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well... if you have my luck, lemony snicket won't be able to make it. his representative, daniel handler will be there instead. when mr. snicket was supposed to come out to puyallup, he couldn't make it, because he'd been bitten in the armpit by a bug whose latin name means "bigblackbug whobiteslemonysnicketatpicnics." hopefully, he won't have such unfortunate luck before seeing you.
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Kurt Vonnegut is an interesting choice. A favourite of mine as well.
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Q---
I am so completely and utterly JOYFUL that you were born. Happy birthday (can't remember if I'm slightly early or late, I only remember you share it with John Wayne).
Enjoy your trip as much as you can, maybe one day we can learn mandarin togther.
Thank you so much for the scarf from India, I plan on wearing it at my wedding.
I love you, travel safe.....
--a---
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I completely know what you're talking about - the fear that live concerts will either suck, or make you hate the cd that you own because it just doesn't compare to the live sound at all.
anyhow, I wanted to say hi. I know it's been a long time. I'm living in Maine right now... traveling as much as possible except only in the U.S. and Canada due to budget constraints.
I am well, and I hope you are too!
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i am not remotely going to try to compete in fanhood with you, but i do want to let you know that they are definitely one of my most frequently listened to bands and that i recommend them to people quite frequently... oh! and 2 days ago i saw a girl with a purse that said, "papa was a rodeo" which her friend handembroidered for her... and yaybutalsosad i was the first person to catch the reference. did you know i went to a daniel handler booksigning? it was amazing. but yes, magnetic fields love thanks to you!!!!
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glad you're back & had fun (you can have the bungee jump, though, not my scene). miss you & will e-mail ya soon.
love & stuf!
KidE
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I'm sure that you're very much aware of this already.... but...
Asian American Journalists Association protests Details piece
March 26, 2004
Daniel Peres
Editor-in-Chief
Details
7 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Dear Mr. Peres,
We're not sure which is the more offensive aspect of "Gay or Asian?" by Whitney McNally in your April issue: its reduction of two minority groups to grab bags of demeaning stereotypes, or its utter lack of humor. But we'll focus on the former. While we can't figure out exactly what the feature is trying to say -- Asian men are gay? Asian men look gay? Asian men would be better off gay? -- there's no disguising the fact that it combinees leering sexual innuendo and a litany of the most tired cliches about both Asian and gay culture with no goal other than to ridicule both groups.
Are we overreacting to a throwaway, front-of-the-book feature in a men's fashion magazine? No. The lack of care and taste isn't the only transgression here.
Humor and "edginess" are not excuses for caricaturing and insult, and the particular caricatures being played upon here -- of gay men as predatory cruisers, of Asian men as exotic and effeminate (yet always scheming) -- are precisely those that hhave been most damaging through the years. Are there any other entire categories of men you would have felt comfortable making fun of entirely on the basis of sexuality? We think not; and we think that your readers would agree with us, and are too sophisticated to see anything funny in the portrayal.
On behalf of the 2,000 reporters, editors and industry executives of Asian descent represented by the Asian American Journalists Association, we ask that you issue an apology to the many Asian Americans who find this story offensive and pledge to take greater care in the future.
Sincerely,
Mae Cheng, AAJA National President
Abe Kwok, AAJA National Vice President for Print
cc: Diana Bendasset, Managing Editor, Details
Whitney McNally, Writer, Details
Aki Soga and Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, AAJA National Media Watch Representatives
- Aquarius
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VROOM! VROOOOOOM!
Another great song from that soundtrack is Denki Groove's "Niji." Listen to the cheesy early-lounge jazz stylings in the beginning and tell me that isn't the best segue ever.
Of course I know what you're talking about, and no, I'm not dead-- in case you were wondering.
If you can handle the drift, ride like the wind.
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you're back!
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arcanologist : |
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you can reach me at entitything AT goth.net, or my AIM is kerethentity. Thank you very much for coming. You have no idea how much that visit did for me.
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it was a link that brought me to your lyrical questionnaire that you answered with quotes and those answers intrigued me to read more and reading more pleased me so i hope to find time to read more again and this note is just to let you know that (and to remind me :)
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happy new year.
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it's funny, but i've been manipulating vocoded samples to approximate human voice for a while... "i made this track to watch c------ c--- dance" uses a modified sample bank built on voice patterns that i'd ganked from other songs... but wow! they could never come close to sounding as clean as the vocaloid algorithm.
speaking of differing voices-- despite claims by another commenter, who you are in your diaryland journal is an accurate depiction of who you are as an individual. as always, victimology runs rampant among the guilty.
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well, I guess that does put it into perspective, doesn't it? although, the real mystery is why did he wait until I was in my halloween costume? here I was, thinking that after a little reassurance, I could make him feel better and we could get on with our weekend... and he was just plotting the best moment to break the news.
Oh well, maybe being 23 and single ain't so bad...
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You have to be an incredible hypocrite to complain about your own father not taking your interests seriously and not coming through on the things he promised to do and then turn around and, when someone else says the same thing about you, claim it's not your fault – that's just the way you were raised.
I am the woman Malraux mentioned in his explanation as to why he had stopped blogging. And since he took the time to make public a very private, and painful, thing, I figure it was only fair to post the other side of the story.
Malraux was the best man at my wedding. We graduated together from New College. When he graduated from Grad school, my husband and I went, with his family, to cheer him on. I will never forget not only how incredibly proud of himself Malraux was in getting his degree, but how much it meant that we had been there to share it with him.
In January of this year I gave birth to my first child. This is, without a doubt, the most incredible thing that has happened to me. If I ever have anything to be proud of, it is how I raise my little girl. However, it has also been a very difficult time. There was the recovery from my c-section, the long months of colic, my own struggle with post partum depression, and the battle between doing what's best for my child and finding a way to return to my profession. At no time during this point did Malraux even bother to send an email saying, "Hey, how's it going?" When pressed, he couldn't even remember what we named her. It was more important to him to travel half way across the globe on his own personal quest then to share this miracle with us.
For a reporter, it's amazing to me how little what you post, Malraux, is actually true. You've always had this crazy need to prove something that you shouldn't have to. It's like the person in your blog isn't you at all, it doesn't reflect your life. It reflects what you wish it was, or what you want people to think it is. Your post on our fall out is the same way. The sad part about that is the simple fact that I loved you not for who you were – strengths, faults, and all.
Here's how I was raised, Malraux. I was raised to know that if a friend of mine is celebrating her very first Mother's Day that I should at least take the two seconds and send her a cheesy Yahoo card. I was raised to know that when I make an ass out of myself and do something that hurts another, I should trip over myself getting on the phone and apologizing, not send some meaningless email.
I was raised to know the difference between an acquaintance, who I catch up with now and again, and a true friend who shares my highs and lows, who brings color and depth into my life. I was raised to realize that the most important things are not those things I do for myself, but that I do for others. I was raised to love what I do and be proud of my accomplishments, but to truly treasure those who were there with me along the way. Because a long time ago I realized none of what I have would exist if it wasn't for them.
-- Jessica
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Hi Q--
caught up on your last two entries--for what it's worth, no matter how many months between have passed, I'll always love hearing from you. You carry your friends with you in your heart so close that sometimes I think it doesn't occur to you that they're not tangibly there with you. I prefer that to mindless daily chatter anytime.
I love you, and hopefully we'll get to see each other soon (before Aquairius & I get married)...but if not until then, so it goes. If nothing else, January 2005 @ College Hall.
you in a kilt. be there, babe.
love
KidE
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Q--
new email is aquaries@doombuggies.com. glad to hear your move was smooth. miss you. thanks for the shot of tijuana. i had to chase it with some dos equis.
love
kidE
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I thought of you when I got stuck in Grand Central during the blackout... I was on my way to New Haven. Luckily the metro north was actually in service, although I waited for quite some time. I hope you are doing well! lime-marinated squid, sounds really excellent... Oh, and I finally received a far-overdue postcard from you which the post office hadn't forwarded from my old address... thank you! Since I am probably moving again soon, I will let you know where I finally settle when I get there. So long for now... have a good day!
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no. i'm not a new college kid or anything. i just raid people's buddy lists for interesting diaries because i don't have enough patience to sift through all the teen angst tripe available. and kidE said i should read you. i've actually been reading your OLJ off and on for quite a few months but never got around to changing my profile. i am somehow connected to you on friendster though, which is really weird. what's probably stranger, at least to you, is how i figured that out. i am nobody though, so your anonymity is safe. oh, and ding dong the witch is dead for song of the day. fucking hilarious.
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Guestbook typos are a crimson shame. :(
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I'm still alive and kicking! Just saying hello...
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har! yeah. i was talking to one of my friends on im today and that's what i said, and then i was like, "i'm so fucking witty! people need to read this." so i posted it. but then i got nervous because nesrop is not hidden at all. hence the olaf entry. but olaf as a carrot is really an image that should be shared anyway.
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hope you're feeling better soon. keep that chin up... :) things will turn around.
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er, THAT you're still kicking.
ugh... never drop a note at a quarter after two in the morning.
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sorry i'm replying so late to your entry-- i've been checking sporadically to make sure that's you're still kicking. it's good to finally see you again, albeit in text.
be well, mein freund.
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and "I learned it from a roleplaying book". I reread your entry today and realized how much my friends and I up here would appreciate that little bit with a wry smile. thanks again for the note, I sent back a card although I'm not sure if you're still at the address that I have. If you don't get it, feel free to email me as I shall soon be at another address myself. anyhow, once I've done for the semester I shall have time to write a little bit more intelligently. it's just crazy around here.
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a new identity for an old friend.
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Had a friend go as Baron Samedi one Halloween. Went as the Haitian one though, not the Lisiana one. Skeleton suit, face paint, and a top hat. His brother went as a Halloween Candy Ghost - a sheet with a giant round head.
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hey you! (just saying hi!)
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ah well... hope you are feeling better! As for Gangs of New York, I haven't seen it yet (although I undoubtedly will soon) and I really wonder what they were thinking when they were picking the cast...?
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Rudolph, the genetically engineered reindeer... I don't remember that verse being in there... :)
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orangina21 : |
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I'm ok... just returned from a very rainy weekend of camping. Now I must be off to pretend that organic chemistry is fun to study... thanks for your note! :)
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orangina21 : |
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yes, I know its been a while since I've sent you a note, but I haven't forgotten about you. I hope you are well. take care.
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you, there!
don't you know it's bad manners to brag and whine about the same topic during a conversation?
:)
welcome back.
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Flattery will get you a free meal at Maison Mechaieh if you ever make it down here. ;-)
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Yes, Dan and my friends at school usually drag me into a couple of games here and there- but this time, I'm actually really excited to play because Dan has redesigned the rules system in many ways, and so far things have worked out well! I'm playing a fairly powerful NPC at the moment. Funny, I had no idea you would play either...
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orangina21 : |
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I'm still sad, but feeling much better. You had a very interesting interview, by the way. Thanks for the kind words.
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your interview is finally up. sorry, dont know what the delay was.
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orangina21 : |
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thank you, it means a lot. (I think he'll be okay. it really helped to get away for the weekend.)
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donkeylady : |
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Everytime I think my life is becoming exciting, all it takes is a perusal of your diary to see how pedestrian I have become ... sigh. Opal
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orangina21 : |
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I was born in december of 1980, making me 21. it's okay...
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orangina21 : |
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you were at the emergency room? that can't be good!
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Did you know that the opposite of Maya Angelou is Dorothy Parker? That seems somehow fitting.
Opal
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stats01 : |
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just thought i'd tell you that i have emailed your interview questions to you. please reply asap. thanks for doing interview! you're fantastic. =)
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nesrop : |
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the painting in my background is sappho by fernand khnopff. glad you like! :-)
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thanks for the support :)
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I'm Brandi from Interview, just stopping by. Sounds like you have a lot of good stuff going on in your life! I can't wait to hear back from you. Rock on.
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Congrats on the Scientific America gig. That's exciting. Opal
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mechaieh : |
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Sweet! (mazel tov on the internship!)
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gloinson : |
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Glad to see things are looking up. attribute it to your wholesome family gambling session. Mine always cheer me up at the holidays.
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orangina21 : |
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I'd love a mango lassi right now... ahhh. Sorry, I am slow to reply to anything right now, but thanks for the note. Tomorrow I'll finally be catching up on everything.
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Hey there. I just wanted to post a little message saying "sorry" that you've had to wait for so long. We haven't forgotten about you at Interview. Kind Regards, Gingerbug, owner, Interview.
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thanks! it wasn't so bad, but hey, that good grade really helps!
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orangina21 : |
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thanks! I think I just might.
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Happy now? I'm leaving my smart-assed comment in the notes section for once. Once is all I promise, though. Of course I read the whole thing. 90% of the time, I do, and I certainly read the bottom part in any case. The other 10% I tend to pick up later when I've got time to kill (or just think I do). Anyway, here's the inspiration today: I think you and/or Mr. Fish ought to put up some kind of a meter on your sites that counts the number of people who swear on their magic bits to go see Bubba Ho-Tep when it comes out. If we break 100, we'll about have Bruce's usual theatrical turnout. So assuming some people go who don't read one of the two of you, he'll get to make more movies (and more Ash is always groovy).
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blah, read all. ziv is now listed -- ack. employed, must go to work, ploop.
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nesrop : |
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end of entry... see the hyenas that are cuter than goats, but not so cute as my kitten, i must say.
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mechaieh : |
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a mime performance at a toilet convention?! i think i need another drink.
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Its - not it's. See, even English teachers make mistakes. Opal
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You bother to be a good person because being good is it's own reward. It has to be, because that's about all that comes of it most days. Besides, the wheel will turn and you'll find yourself at the top again soon. Opal
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hello... here is the url for the lyrical survey when I filled it out... at the top, it lists a number of other people who also filled it out, if you are interested. http://orangina21.diaryland.com/musicquote.html
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every day we're still alive and okay is a victory. my heart goes out to all of the people on the plane, but I don't think it is wrong for you to feel relieved for your family to be okay! we have to take comfort in what we can be thankful for.
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***hug*** we've got npr turned up here, and can't get through to cnn.com, and the news sites i _have_ been able to access haven't updated their headlines yet. it's awful hoping that it's "just" a plane crash... take good care of yourself.
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You know I've always loved your writing my dear...I'm glad to see others agreeing with me (though I know I'm merely one in a long line of readers....you won't let us down will you? Why it's so simple. Just never stop writing;)--Loves chey
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hey guys, I'd ask you all not to get carried away and, oh, call me by my real name here. i know it's not all that hard to figure out who i am if people wanted, but a man likes the notion of a secret identity every now and again...
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from nesrop: i never realized that the image on your page was a link, and i just read your entry about the title and stuff... see, i always thought it had to do with "dream the impossible dream," you know, from the man of la mancha...
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orangina21 : |
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hmm I did the lyrical questionnaire a while back... now if I can only find it...
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nesrop : |
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somebody found my site by looking for "nesrop malraux" what's that all about? (btw, any particular reason why you haven't been sending out notifies?)
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Hi! Have nothing noteworthy to say ... I was merely deeply touched by your plea for a note. I never get notes either. Thanks for signing my g'book. Opal
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I looked over your site meter, and it appears that the amount of views you're getting from the West Coast could probably be attributed to Lady Jean. Thank you for the magnificent birthday gifts, by the way. The spices will be used soon, and the shirt is already a favorite.
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I think someone else really needs to write notes to you. it is starting to look really one-sided.
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orangina21 : |
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relationships can be so stupid. as with my friend Aaron, we made a sucky couple but very good friends. unfortunately, there is not much you can do about it. a letter is in the mail for you.
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I don't know if that is less or more disturbing than hearing my ex-roommate and her boyfriend through the wall when I had the disfortune to end up living right next door. I think more.
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orangina21 : |
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thanks for the postcard- it was very sweet and I was very surprised! something will be in the mail for you soon.
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orangina21 : |
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Hey- thanks for the note. Sadly, no, I have not gotten my CD back, and Doug is not returning my calls, either. So who knows. It's ok though... it's just a CD anyway, and I'm sure I'll get it eventually, even if I have to go over and yell a little bit. Glad you had fun in Africa. You will have to elaborate on that bong story sometime soon. :)
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diaryreviews : |
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Hi, thanks for submitting your site. Your review has been posted! You are welcome to join our ring for all sites that scored 80 or better. :)
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orangina21 : |
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thanks for posting the good articles... hope you are doing well.
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mechaieh : |
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Good article. A warm hug to you (if you accept such from strangers) and congratulations to your brother.
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So whatchoo in for?
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