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my password doesn't seem to work anymore. maybe the shuffle of the site reset it or something. let me know if you can try giving me a new one. Cheers Mate

from englishsucks :

dude, may i take a peek in your locked diary?

from mroutt :

I can not view... let me know if I can get a password and such.

from cocoabean :

Hey why did you lock? Can I have the pw please? drkchoclover at gmail... thanks

from ladyvaduva :

Helllooooooo Jonathan.. I just wanted to pop by.. I think I'm possibly shutting down my diaryland account for good eventually.. I've switched to a different blog.. and have had to lock my diaryland one (apologies in that regard).. I've had a bit of an issue with an online stalker.. anyway.. I've still stopped by now and again to visit your writings.. they always make me smile.. hope you're doing well.. email me at: [email protected]

from englishsucks :

that is so good to hear:)

from mroutt :

Hey Jonathan, You and I used to talk a little, but then I gave up on Diaryland for a bit. If you get this please respond. I really would like to talk with you about, well writing. I am a few steps behind where you are and was hoping maybe you could help give me some guidance. Thanks Mike

from buggerthat :

Loving the idea for 'Get Jack Back'

from english-grad :

Locked? Can I please have a password and what not? Please? You can use notes or my email. Cheers.

from raschel :

PW, please. bcrk19 AT yahoo DOT de or notes...

from aryssa90 :

hey thanks for adding my diary. could i have the password n stuff to yours?

from xxholding-on :

hi i saw you were online and i really wanted the vote from diaryland towards a contest i joined. It's a coach marketing contest and i need as many votes as i can get, please help! http://www.brickfish.com/Pages/PhotosAlbums/PhotoView.aspx?picid=975395_34070543&pid=2767347&scid=452

from english-grad :

Hey, thanks for the note from a few days ago. The '1000 Book List' is extensive and I am really looking forward to finding some new books (and rediscovering old favorites) to read. Thank you for the recommendation. Anyhow cheers. :)

from englishsucks :

ha! can't wait to get those nasal splints out! i even attempted to do it myself earlier today but couldn't do it. too painful. damnnit. no i didnt break my nose, but septum wasn't straight enough to allow me to breathe in all my life. after the nasal splints is out. taking tonsil out is next. :(

from thepeachtree :

pretty crazy life you've led man. I enjoy the smoking, for now anyways. I enjoy quitting and having one more, so there's something for you to enjoy if you feel like being rebellious. Hmmm... Have a great day. (I said it like i really really meant it)

from raschel :

ok then, u 2 :)

from imatwin :

To answer you question, yes I have a twin sister :)

from thepeachtree :

Wow, you trump my number of entry's by 1000. That's mad crazy man. I don't know if you have my password or not but its me - myself

from phaythles :

Thanks for the add...u have a shit ton of entries so ive only read here n there...i have a short attention span...haha...but u seem like a nice random person...

from moodswing :

well, hello. yes, i am always amused to find new names among the old ones.. like, how have i been here this long and never seen your name? funny. perhaps this crowd of senior dlanders is bigger than i thought!

from stepfordtart :

Hey Jonathan! If you're giving out passwords would you send one to me? stepfordtartATdiarylandDOTcom will find me. Thanks very much s x

from pandionna :

True, about d-land and journal-keeping. I kept a public journal here for a few years. I've strayed, and gone to places like LJ and Blogger, and am now on WordPress. BUT, I maintain a private diary that only my closest buddies read, right here on d-land. In fact, I MET them all on d-land, through my public diary (the one I'm commenting from). D-land is the grand-daddy, and Andrew should really be held up as a pioneer in on-line journaling.

from candoor :

candora says hello too...

from candoor :

no seriously, really, it is good to know you live anbd breath and write... even if i want to have fun and write the following note: startling, and each not-spam note is individualized, sort of, as if you actually know the note receiver... amazing (and so inspiring, even through this syrupy sarcasm that oozes at 4am :)

from ladyvaduva :

I'm extatic! So glad you're re-opening.. thanks for the heads up! So wonderful! *does little charlie brown dance*

from fuschiashock :

did i ever tell you that i hit 1000? i guess i've got 1559 entries now. i came over to check out your diary, but i see you've locked it.

from ladyvaduva :

you do whatcha gotta do, and all power to you! I totally understand where you're coming from though, the privacy, and the worry about entries etc. its' a hassle. Nonetheless best of luck, well wishes and piles of good karma are being sent your way! I hope all goes swimmingly well for you!! And I'll definetly keep in touch, you'll have to let me know how your work goes, and when its done and published I'll buy a pile of em!!! :-)

from ladyvaduva :

your all locked up!!! how come?

from pyroguysr :

I noticed that you were one of Tony's (T85225) friends. Perhaps you read his blogs about his battle with cancer. I'm sad to report that he succumbed and passed away this week at age 49. He was a good online friend of mine and will be sorely missed. I left some details on his D-land diary notes.

from the-moo :

Hey there.. I disappeared for a while.. I'm back now and I'm VERY interested in this entry.. tell me more!! xxx

from ladyvaduva :

really sucks to hear bout the password restriction.. but ya gotta do whatcha gotta do.. cheers and happy writing :-)

from hedge- :

password restricted? sorry to hear that.

from peachfront :

Thanks for posting the photograph! I can see why they put it in the paper. It's terrific.

from peachfront :

Hey, Congratulations on having your snow photograph published. Why don't you post it on your site sometime?

from the-moo :

surely it isn't gone forever!!!!?!?!?! I can understand your frustration with that... does she know how it makes you feel? I presume you've told her - we should msn do you have msn? xxx

from the-moo :

haha I WISH that was a possibility for a moment there when I read that note I honestly beleived there could be no better proposition... but then I remembered the many many millions of things I have to do not only then but in the next twenty minutes.... today is one of those days that part of you wants to end so it's just over and the other... doesn't want it to end because you know at the end of it you won't have achieved even half of what you had to!! haha very much enjoyed the last few entries though!! xxx

from f-i-n :

happy turkey day

from the-moo :

I never get time to comment and now I'm massively behind but just so you know.... I'm still here!!! xxx

from the-moo :

Anal... so much I could say about this... but I'm not clever enough to make it funny! so I'll just nod in a knowing way and wink at you when nobody is watching! xxx

from the-moo :

surely the call of the north east doesn't need to be justified - it's home!! you'll manage your trip somehow and if you want a sidekick..... you know where to find you. glad you're back!! xxx

from the-moo :

.....just tell me when!!! xxx

from the-moo :

I would love to see the north east through your eyes... compare stories (though mine are far fewer and less exciting) I'm glad you came "home" however briefly and I hope you continue to do so and maybe one time.... we'll be in the same place seeing it through a filter of entirely different experiences but the same place all the same *hugs* xxx

from jehsika :

I've been wrapped up in my own little stuff of no work and such and not really making entries of my own or reading much of anyone else...thinking of you, all the way over the ocean, fighting your own battles...it makes me a little dizzy. I'm off to Indiana for three days to pick up my boys but when I get back I'm going to read back a few. Good Wishes.

from peachfront :

Hey, I hope you get an opportunity to post some of your photographs. They sound terrific. Best wishes, Peachfront

from the-moo :

tut tut tut etc ;-) xxx

from kungfukitten :

The good thing about working weird/crappy jobs is that it's all fodder for your writing. Buy a lotter ticket, I'll send some good mojo your way.

from the-moo :

I don't comment here as much as I should because I feel so hopelessly common and brainless and like all I have to offer you is inconsequential FLUFF - but I read here and I should tell you more that I THINK YOU'RE GREAT! I would leave that same comment after every entry if I didn't think you'd think me stupid.. I certainly think it every entry... just so you know! xxx

from less-than3 :

we (the diarylanders) started it all, i think. :) i like to think so, anyway. especially us old-schoolers (i've been a dlander since 2000, and i'm sure there's tons that have been around longer). before myspace and all it's drama, it was ALL about diaryland drama! haha. we are the blogging elite. :) i've got various other blogs here and there, but diaryland has my heart forever. <3 are you leaving dland? so many people have this past year...you'll let me know where you go if you leave, right? xox

from knutka :

Whatever happend to Ashley ( Messum) ???

from the-moo :

The north east misses you - it told me! Also.. I love when you update xxx

from the-moo :

howdy mr - I have of course been to jesmond pool - when I first met Gareth he lived about 3 seconds away (in glenthorn road) so yes.. the place is familiar to me also!! I was going to say something else though it has temporaily escaped from my brain so I shall end my note here... with a hug *hug* xxx

from randomrabbit :

My favourites to be googled for are 'men without body hair' and 'gay daleks'. Neither of which I can remember mentioning.

from the-moo :

:-O was that a drunken note jonathan? you should totally come back and visit Tyneside - take me on a magical tour of your old haunts and I'll you the best of all the new parts! *hugs* xxx

from the-moo :

*sad face* xxx

from leesmry :

Hi. Another Geordie (well I'n not a real geordie...I'm a kind of a weird geordie, mackam, durhamer, pit-villager hybrid. My friend the moo reads here and so I thought I'd have a quick drop by. Not had time to read much detail but am off for a closer look now.

from the-moo :

I was just wondering where you were - late last night when I couldn't sleep!! maybe I wished you back :-) xxx

from t85225 :

Dude... where'd ya go? Come back and write!

from f-i-n :

i know what you mean about taking tests....

from the-moo :

I never know what to say after reading your entries I just want to nod throughout and make "I'm really interested in what you're saying" type noises.. but that doesn't translate too well into notes... so I just end up leaving notes like this one! I very much enjoy you're diary!! - the end! xxx

from t85225 :

if ya need a substitute for the 'prison', don't hesitate to let me know :p

from iooi :

maybe you could save joy kogawa's house.

from iooi :

do you think everybody would be wealthy if they could be?

from hovercrafts :

And gross, too.

from joiedv :

Stunning children. Just beauiful. You should definitely make more of them.

from godsyawn :

Slaughterhouse 5 was a great book. I am sure you'll enjoy it. Not to impose on your life with my opinions, but maybe you and your wife should get sexual counseling. Not to offend you or her, but you might start seeing more action. And besides, your wife can't be that repulsed by you, or she wouldn't be with you. Right?

from oceans-depth :

clicked your banner -just a random hello -best wishes.

from less-than3 :

good lord, hon. you need to get OUT OF THERE. you're suffocating. your words are screaming and begging for life. go and get it! go find it!

from t85225 :

Clicked a banner... glad I did. Only read 2/9/06, but I'll read more.

from the-moo :

also..... I know the way to abbleby castle and I bet nobody else here does :P haha xxx

from the-moo :

You should definately give me a ticket because I would spend the meal making you all look incredibly noble and posh with my amazing ability to be the most common girl in any room (only common people would say pohs for instance - haha) ALSO.... I would relish in the fantasy of the place unlike any other you could invite and by the end of the evening I'd have a thousand stories about the place to share. plus I like being invited to imaginary dinners!! SO I'm going to get down on my knees (casually remind you that we are geordie kinsmen) and beg!!! *begs* there you go!! xxx

from joiedv :

Thanks again for the additional pictures. Actually I am salivating. The pictures are wonderful, but to think that you actually lived there, well that is just beyond comprehension. Where I live, "old" is built in 1973...

from joiedv :

Fascinating tour of the castle. Thanks.

from candoor :

I love your mind bursts - all the time, even though I only tell you once in a while...

from the-moo :

you're not talking to yourself... you're talking to me ;-) or at least that's what I like to pretend!! xxx

from gia-darling :

Staying off alcohol hmmm? I believe you, thousands wouldn't. ;-)

from kungfukitten :

I've had problems with high blood pressure too. Test it in the morning (before coffee) when you've exercised the night before that will make it a lot lower. I've noticed that losing a little weight - even something as small as five pounds can lower it a lot as well. And sex. Lots and lots of sex. That counts as cardiovascular exercise, right?

from pattypat :

Thank you for such an interesting diary, and thanks for opening it to share. I stumbled across your writing and now I am addicted.

from madrigle :

stay faithful. fantasies are great. Sleeping around just complicates things to damned much.

from lilac110 :

"I never know if I am coming or going." I know the feeling well!

from madrigle :

Wow! I'd love to see your drawings and thanks for the note about my paintings. Hmmm. Meatloaf, well keep it simple. Mix the meat as little as possible. It is best to mix all other ingredients together then that concoction into the meat. And to me meatloaf isn�t meatloaf if it doesn�t have a tomato gravy over the entire thing during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Meatloaf is either loved or detested here in the U.S. and I'm no different, only harbouring affection for Mom's version.

from gia-darling :

Ps I also apologise for any misspellings or grammatical errors in previous note. It's hard to type when your cat is determined to walk on your keyboard!

from gia-darling :

I used to live in what was named as "The chav capital of yorkshire". Have moved to a nearby village which is low on chavs. Thank goodness. Though they can be amusing to watch at times.

from the-moo :

BAH how you do shame me with your intelligent well formed entries!! I have to admit that I am becoming somewhat adicted to this diary though.. you've got so many entries I worry I could sit here for DAYS with the "enter @ random" function!! So so so pleased to have found you@ xxx

from pyroguysr :

I always enjoyed the random story generator thing with this link: http://www.black-ink.org/fightcrime.htm. I wrote a few shorts that way. Unfortunately it's also a good way to actually avoid doing any real writing on your novels You missed my rant on "online 'writers' blogs" a few entries back. Like you, I also write erotica (http://www.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=66949). Some of my stories were published in Variations Magazine in the 80's. I also write science fiction, action/"hard-boiled" mysteries and political/social commentary... all while running a bi-weekly writers group. Good luck on your novel!

from ladyvaduva :

aww hopefully Toby'll be well soon.. that sucks about the healthcare professionals.. we get it here too... never mind half the staff at the college I went to.. one guy 2 days before the exam we finally figured out that 'vallooose' the way he said it was actually 'values'.. but its worse when you're trying to figure out stuff about your child.. that sucks the big one *thumbs down*

from the-moo :

oh yes and also the giant dice on bamburgh beach I never understood what they were for but my my did I love them anyway!! I lived in Gosforth for a few years as a student and it holds all kinds of beautiful memories for me!! I'm so pleased to have found not only someone from the north east but such an intelligent interesting writer too!! YAY! xxx

from salliel :

Hmm.....writing.... and sailing....and the sea. You've got me. :) You've an interesting diary Jonathan.

from lilac110 :

Chiming in late with suggestions... First, water, and plenty of it. Then grapes. (Raisins might work, too.) Orange juice, too. Black licorice may help, but it may turn his stool dark, so if he's been blocked a long time and there's any concern about an infection or blood in the stools, it may be best to avoid that because it can mimic the coloring. But did you ever notice how old folks often have black licorice in their grocery baskets? ;-)

from the-moo :

well hello!! just found you via a banner and since I don't often stumble upon writers from britain (let alone MY city - yes I own it.. in my head anyway) I thought I had to add you.. for the whole northern solidarity thing you know!! well.. that and I find you bloody interesting! Thou dost Rocketh (or other such oxford graduate worthy language) xxx

from ginko :

if you mix prune juice and gingerale or some other kind of clear soda, it doesnt taste so nasty. my little brother used to get constipated all the time, and he always had to drink that stuff, but im pretty sure he actually liked it.

from la-blue-eyez :

I clicked on your banner (which is something I never do) and was drawn in by your writing. I'll be back to read more. :)

from jehsika :

I had one of those polyps once...it got me out of mowing the lawn for the rest of my teen years. Mine was from an allergy, started from at least. and doctor said, "no more lawn mowing" oh I hated mowing the lawn. stinky gas smell from the mower and we lived on a hill and getting grass juice all over your shoes. Yeah, nothing really to do with your entry. sometimes the diary is for the person just to sort things out get it straight in their head...I do that a lot.

from pchan33 :

I really enjoy your diary. I was wondering if I can post your dream opener survey in my diary (I will of course tell readers it is your survey).

from moonbaby8u :

lol...I guess I shall welcome you!!

from moonbaby8u :

I so adore how you write!!!

from ladyvaduva :

nobody reads you?!?!?! pish posh!!! lots of people do lol!! and I'm sure more will! don't give up on urself!! ur a fantastic writer!!

from whystinger :

Very cool diary. I like your drawings. I am trying to get back into drawing.

from candoor :

you are read, though not enough... life does not come with enough time in the package :)

from minstrelite :

What I'm wondering is if her name's really Sally Foster.

from mroutt :

1002 entries

from vanoonoo :

I've put in a request to add you on yahoo - if you're not using it lemme have an email contact for the keys - you can get me on vanoonoo at hotmail dot com

from lilac110 :

Thank you for the kind words. Also, I've taken your advice and have been tossing leaves and pages about.

from vanoonoo :

hiya - i added you too - hope thats ok - mine is locked but if you want the keys let me know :)

from lilac110 :

Hello! I clicked on an ad and am so very glad I did. Your diary is fascinating. I've put you on my buddylist, if that's okay.

from oceans-depth :

Happy New Years-Your Interesting-xoxoDeja

from candoor :

wonderful list, so many I love... Happy New Year and make it the best one yet :)

from hedge- :

dear jonathan, it makes me glad that you are updating more. you are one of the two that i still check in on. merry christmas to you and yours. may you find a moment of peace amidst the chaos. heather p.s.-i still haven't found that place, but i am crying less. it's a fair trade.

from ladyvaduva :

u do what u do for urself and ur family.. christmas is supposed to be enjoyed.. not hated or dreaded either.. I wish you all the best in the up coming new year..

from candoor :

I say - feel no guilt, celebrate as you wish you and your children to celebrate, not out of obligation or tradition, but out of love and appreciation for your shared lives... and send your folks a cleaning crew as a present for Christmas :)

from souldancing :

not a problem... we all need reminders... If you want to see me creative go to http://www.myspace.com/norm4eva... All really old trax but the new ones are sooo expensive...Enjoy...

from ladyvaduva :

200 lengths 2 hours!?!?! obscenity!! but I have faith in you.. u of all people could probably do it! I wish you luck, best in this holiday season and get well wishes as well.. sorry its been soo long since I've left a note or anything.. been crazy busy in the past while.. I do stop in occasionally for a quick peruse.. cheers and best of luck in all you do

from candoor :

hey jonathan, I accidentally joined candora to the write1000 ring, meaning to join candoor... drop candora, it doesn't belong there :)

from fuschiashock :

972 right now.

from fuschiashock :

you should create a 1000 entry diaryring. i'm not there yet, but it'll be soon.

from hedge- :

good to see you again. be well.

from fuschiashock :

i will make it to 1000.

from czarandom :

Cool, you posted! Given the quote you have from my blog, I think you might be interested in my latest audio-blog. e-mail me if it doesn't download properly.

from fuschiashock :

i don't know. i think coupling is the best brit sit com.

from f-i-n :

hugs and kisses

from nickicole15 :

have you had gay sex?

from peachfront :

Sorry about that Jonathan, my bad! I'm sorry about the job too, hope you get a better one soon.

from peachfront :

If you want a comment from an American, I always think of "courage" and "stiff upper lip" as sort of defining the British character. Although I enjoyed encountering "Racing Pigeons" on your list! Good luck with the interview.

from hedge- :

some time ago, i worked at a retreat center that julia cameron would hold workshops at. you have quite a way with words.

from protoplast :

It's as much fact as my perception percieves it to be factual ;) But yeah, it's my life. Thanks for the compliment.

from ginko :

thank you. it truly is an honor to know that you are reading my diary.

from sbbabe :

thank you!

from less-than3 :

good GOD those names are a mouthful. :) and i thought MINE was bad. hehehe.

from aidawrites :

Oh I love your diary, glad you want to read mine. My password is pittbrad and the username is aida.

from stellarose :

i can't believe i only just stumbled upon your diary! we share many similar interests, and i studied at magdalen college....i enjoyed my first foray into your diaryland and i look forward to coming back. cheers!

from sbbabe :

know i'm just sounding stupid, but that wasn't supposed to be yeah, it was supposed to hey. alright enough embarrassing myself.

from sbbabe :

yeah! you have a really cool quote about writing somewhere on the side of ur diary; would you mind if i put it in my profile under ur username?

from for-you-only :

Hello.

from wyndspirit :

You scared me there... Hadn't thought to check if my archives were still there! They seem to be OK. *whew* Just badly in need of archiving! No clue how a couple oddball ones didn't go on the right page, and I'm too lazy to fuss over it, but they seem to be all there!

from ashtraygurl :

guinea pigs=cornish pork. mmm mmm.

from stats01 :

thanks for your long note, it added a ray of sunshine in an otherwise mundane and rainy day here. sometimes i get angry at my father and want to rant, but when i read someone else's story, i realize my dad isn't quite so bad. there are things that i wish i could alter, but in the end, i am blessed because he loves me. and i am blessed because i know it. thanks for sharing a bit of your life and feel free to stop by any time. i will stop by as well. cheers.

from iwish :

i would honestly have zero christian virtues without Jesus. Hes all that keeps me going.

from neon7c :

damn! good to see you. i still update here with random stuff, but my MAIN diary is now at less-than3 ... i'm re-adding you. :)

from mroutt :

I am almost at that magic number of 1000, how did you find my diary? Thanks for reading, I have read a few of your enrties and will continue to read mroe as time allows.

from candoor :

so much to read, so much organized and explained, and yet, so much deleted I am jealous of those who read it all... you've been mentioned many times in high regard by some of my favorites and when I drag myself away from my own narcissistic ramblings, I will be catching up with your mind bursts bit by bit...

from cindreviews :

Cinderella Reviews is a brand new review site. So if you would like a review please come and check us out at http://cindreviews.diaryland.com/ . We hope to be hearing from you soon. Thank You!

from writer4eva :

And I thought I had a lot of entries... Keep writing, though. Sometimes the most boring details are the most entertaining.

from fuschiashock :

i think i'll make it this year.

from out-cast :

yah, sounds like it doesn't it?

from fan4 :

I've visited other sites, but didn't like them. I like Diaryland. I won't be abandoning my diary anytime soon.

from dismal-daisy :

your journal seems interesting. happy to see there is someone over 20 on here.. will be looking at it from time to time. cheers

from candoor :

merry happy new year :)

from invisibledon :

happy holidays

from erato :

And she's back, alive and glittering with the shadows and sweat of experience. How have you been?

from ladyvaduva :

haven't stopped by in a while.. hopefully u're doing well?!?! sorry to hear ur sickly.. its crappo.. I'll stop by some more to catch up on the things I've missed! cheers!

from invisibledon :

yes return - i enjoy reading your page - I'll even send distracting post cards from time to time. Want a bumper sticker?

from candoor :

for you, your mind may be miswired, but from this reader's perspective, you are so well organized I can only be jealous of your wiring (of course that might not be saying much for my wiring, huh? :)

from erato :

Hello, darling! You are bright as ever, how lovely to see that you are still creating, even if you do not grant Diaryland too much of your thoughts, still, I wait for the moment you will finish revising and share your words with me. Email sometime: a n a i i s @ gmail. com

from slutreviews :

http://slutreviews.diaryland.com/jonathan.html

from invisibledon :

how are things?

from lunarshadow :

Hey there. Thanks for the note as well as taking the time to let me know. We all need to take a break sometimes. Take care and come back soon!

from adilee :

hello, cool diary! I also find it interesting you went to Oxford. When I was 17 I went on a trip to Europe and visited Oxford University. I loved it. Beautiful! I have always lived in the US but my heart is in Europe. Someday I will return to England or Scotland. Thanks for sending some memories back to me and sharing your great and interesting writings!

from ghanima :

You should get a livejournal account and come join the new montparnasse. I guarantee you'd like LJ better--people actually leave comments. It's amazing. ;)

from moonrattles :

I'm not caught up, but I want to say that I enjoyed "Like Herding Cats." Becoming aware of the audience has ruined my diary. I don't even want to write on paper anymore. 10+ years of habit obliterated with one web site. I've enjoyed it a lot, but sometimes wish I'd never joined. B.

from tom-seb-jak :

STAT!

from erato :

I don't know, Jonathan, someone tried to marry me once so he could be a count. Oh, by the way, I have a new livejournal. If you are interested, I will send you the address when you reply to my email. I sent it to reinventit.

from tithonus :

Me too. Uh, in my case I think it's simple vanity, but I guess there could be more to it...

from erato :

Interesting, Jonathan! I think you should do the same for me. Email it to me at cyber_heaven @ hotmail . com. This should be fun.

from advice-4-you :

need advice? visit my profile to see how i can help you!

from invisibledon :

I've just started my 4th year on diaryland as of the 21st and didn't realize the anniversary had past. I've met a few people who have diaries and even a few friends keep them here where I work, which is a bit odd at times. I've gotten a few cards from people on diaryland but I've posted the PO Box for awhile now. I would like to travel a bit more than I do right now but like you said money and work sort of interfere with all the things we would like to do in our lives.

from erato :

You say, "At last, the person is revealed," and I smile and reply, "Strange, she was always there between the lines and everyone refused to see her." Thank you for reading, that entry to a lot to expel from my system. Like cutting myself open. Again.

from invisibledon :

WOW you got that post card faster than I thought you would -glad that you liked the picture - I think it is in a Museum there in England if you wanted to see the original painting - thanks too for adding me to your favorite list

from wtf-reviews :

Hey! I'm just here to promote our new review site. If you'd like one, go request! Thanks! :-)

from erato :

On North Shore? I indulge in the Present and sleep with the Past, naturally, as a writer must. Alas, I must away for a little while, to awaken the hunger of the titans in the man whose bed I should be warming--for shame, these writers, so unable to do the simplest of womanly tasks!

from sashasecrets :

Interesting stuff, I'll be back around! :)

from fan4 :

Thanks for the note.

from nebulous615 :

Thanks for the official welcome. I'm working on the 1000... and erato was one of the first I 'met' here back in 2002. Time flies. It's a good thing this is a record of all that's changed since then or I wouldn't believe it.

from erato :

Amusing how ideas will change. I have been like that. I used to like one layout because it assumed a personality that was vital to the site. Then I started toying around with it and now I have had so many metamorphoses, I can no longer remember all of them. It's a textually transmitted disease of sorts.

from iluvtunes :

I'm working on your list. xo..............Christina

from ex-stripper :

Hey Jonathan, nice to hear from you! I looke dofr email, cause this might be long, but was unsucessful, please pardon me in my ignorence. These are the songs I would use frequently. It was a couple of years ago, so my memory is a bit fuzzy ;) ACDC: Dirty Deeds, Hell�s bells, Who Made Who Prince: Just about anything, really but commonly, I would dance to: When doves cry, purple rain, Darling Nikki, If you find that you like Prince, might I recommend The Joffrey Ballet�s Prince show� I think the still print that for DVD. Jefferson airplane: white rabbit, (I would dance to that at least once a night, because it�s really short, and a club I danced at had two song sets. Annie Lennox: Whiter shade of pale, Why, Take me to the river, Legend in my living room, Cold, Money can�t buy it, Keep young and beautiful. Her new CD is really good, and so is that song from Lord of the Rings. The Doors: Peace Frog, La woman, Spanish caravan, Riders on the storm, Roadhouse, Strange days�People are strange� Really, I probably danced to everything they did, I�m a huge doors fan I really just love classic rock Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd were common on my set lists too. Pink: I�m coming out, that popular Moulin Rouge cover with the French lyrics (Patti La Belle). If I was still dancing, I would dance to her new CD, I really like �Trouble�.

from erato :

Delightful image! How is the photographing?

from erato :

Agreed!

from erato :

I have been dying to speak to you. Here is the dilemma. I have run away to the North Shore of Oahu and have no landline and haven't international calling capabilities at all on my mobile--or great reception for that matter. The idea was to break away from the world. Yet here I am online, in its very heart. I cannot escape. I am, however, on AIM, if you would like, AnaiisFlox. I should be home one of these days, and from there I will be able to phone and create at leisure. But for now, we will make do. How exciting this is!

from invisibledon :

My son has sonic heroes and loves the game - the music is rather maddening so he has to turn the TV down quiet a lot - sending a post card this weekend

from erato :

i am up all night now thinking up ideas. I want to know yours, you have a theme, theme is excellent. But I want to know what sort of visuals you would like, what colors attract you, what features you like, etc. You can email me at cyber_heaven @ hotmail and I can send you my portfolio and you can tell me what you like, what you don't, etc.

from ghanima :

Now it's solid white and I can't see a word. :( I'll write something tonight.

from erato :

Ah, but perhaps, darling, you require a new ensemble altogether. How long have you worn the same facade? No, no, I think you could use a little change, don't you?

from erato :

Goodness, love, you really have gone the extra mile. Your color scheme could use some Anaiis-Mondrian knowledge of the color wheel. Note me if your HTML requires further tweaking.

from g1rly-g1rl :

if you email me your template to [email protected] I'll make it legible :)

from g1rly-g1rl :

I'll tidy it up for you if you want? Let me know :)

from ghanima :

I cannot in any way read your new color scheme. It hurts my eyes and I can hardly see the text. Ugh. Want to read, but can't.

from nickicole15 :

thanks for the note... I love your diaries... I read them quite often, and I tell my friends to read them also. so now you have a whole following of people who dont even know who you are. (but thats pretty normal on here)

from nickicole15 :

from faerieduckie :

so many gramatical errors. so confusing. the pain. make it stop. :)

from peachfront :

DeLillo is wonderful, if you have not read him before, I envy you although he is a very American voice so I'm not sure if you'll get as much from him as we do. Another I would recommend would be David Foster Wallace -- Infinite Jest and The Broom of the System. I doubt you've got anything left to learn from Salinger, a fine writer and very honest but you've already got that down. But do read him and see if you agree.

from invisibledon :

load up on orange juice and chicken soup those always make me feel better

from peachfront :

Good Lord, Jonathan, I hope you are feeling better soon. I found that Beconase (Fluconase is probably much the same thing) worked wonders but the very first time I got treatment, I had to get a steroid injection, because I had been exposed to my allergen (cat dander, my parents owned cats) for so many years. I was breathing clearly in minutes. I had to use the Beconase for about four years before I tapered off -- haven't needed it again for around 15 years, knock on wood, so don't assume it will create a lifetime dependency. It just seems like you shouldn't have to suffer like that these days from sinusitis. Get well soon. By the way, all a humidifier will do is add mold to your problems if my experience is any guide. Take care of yourself.

from moonrattles :

There is a really great site called HTMLGoodies that has all the information you could possibly need when it comes to designing a web page. It's very easy to use, and it's helped me a lot. Good luck with both the sobriety and the HTML. B

from g1rly-g1rl :

you can edit your background colour by using the ctrl F function and searching for #666666 - there are two to change to whatever you want your new code to be.

from erato :

I am tempted to say you would know me better than most men that have shared my bed. Thank you for the note on the survey. It will help me sort out my dreams.

from erato :

Very interesting dream analysis. You say you don't know who I am, why, it is all there, between the lines. If you give me your hand, I will light the way with my cigarette.

from ginko :

hey.. where do those "who are you" dream questions come from?

from g1rly-g1rl :

Hey jonathan- i left a note for you in my diary re your 'sub editor'/'P.A' job offer then realised that maybe you didn't see it so I thought I'd post here. I tried to add your yahoo address to my messenger so we could have a chat about it. It definately seems like something fun to be invloved with! Hannah :)

from spiraldancer :

I read it!!!! Almost everyday. You have become my imaginary boyfriend...the one with the cool accent that sweeps me off my feet and lives really far away so that I never truely have to put up with him. Yeah.....pissing in the wind.

from nickicole15 :

wow that was a very honest entry... i love honesty... i think it is maybe the best quality a person can have!!!!

from blueshoe :

Hi Jonathan... found you via a banner, you're now a regular read. I was really sad to read about Holly, losing a pet really is a bit of an ordeal. I just wanted to say that I think it's really admirable that you're facing your demons head-on with the alcohol thing, and hang in there man, I'm sure you're going to make it to where you want to be, if you know where that is.

from ginko :

i LOVE guinea pigs. they are so cute, and i love that little squeaking/purr that they do. its so cute. aww yay

from suchthat :

the ad with the 'gasm face and FMRI or whatever - the brain picture - is it a picture of a 'gasming brain? cause where did you get that. the study where you know they got nice images of brain at ejaculation - we talk about that at dinner parties - but nobody's actually read the studies. have you?

from madam-rose :

very nice diary. Good luck with the swimming.

from emotivatedx :

Your entry on 1/13 is an adequate portrayal of how I feel. Excuse the cliche, but you hit the nail on the head.

from emotivatedx :

you are wonderful. =)

from nickicole15 :

hey thanks for the two notes i yeah i love that quote!!1

from ladyvaduva :

hidey ho ranger jo! been a while again.. hope your christmas was good.. still come back and re-read and re-read some more.. I love the way you write.. its always wonderful always keep on writing!

from katsilver :

hey jon - i'm ba-ack! hopefully i'll stick around a bit longer this time, thats the idea. drop me a mail. :) hope all is well. am now off to look at the website that will change my life ;)

from g1rly-g1rl :

KYPU ??

from bethany9 :

the banner drew me in. well done. you are a fox.

from thatmarygirl :

love lovely loveliness.

from thespark :

I run a diaryring/community. I'd like for you to join the ring. E-mail me if you're interested: [email protected].

from banefulvenus :

great site!

from love-rains :

I love your diary. You speak volumes and categorise them. Your words are never wrong...

from methybeth :

you're entirely gorgeous. I'm glad I found you. but I want to read all of it, everything, and find the archiving sort of confusing--where do I start for the first entry ever, please? cute, too....kind of a british sean penn thing going on.

from gnu-high :

I've never heard 'Dice', but will make a note to check it out. Another song that has been stuck in my head (though I'm not certain what year it is from) is 'Sisters of Mercy' by Leonard Cohen.

from brettin :

Hey, i loved your ad. Um... i already forgot it haha. Something about honesty. I'll come back sometime when i don't have a lot of homework hanging over my head. btw, i love mad world too. :)

from faerieduckie :

'mad world' is one of my favorite songs. did you find it because of the movie donnie darko or some other way?

from mochabunny :

Huzzah! A fellow lover of traveling...and one with good taste. Murakami rocks my socks. I'm especially fond of Hard Boiled Wonderland.

from erato :

And a prolific new year to you, as well, darling.

from almostgoldsf :

happy happy new year!

from faerieduckie :

*making notes of everything you suggested in my guestbook* know any other good books while you're at it? :D

from faerieduckie :

I <3 your writing. I'm sorry I never said before and I've just been reading secretly from afar. It's wonderful though but I'm sure you know that.

from ladyvaduva :

finally have a bit more time on my hands.. so I'll be doin the ol catch up.. lol.. have a wonderful holiday.. may the warmth of the season last long past the lights have dimmed and faded.. cheers

from cutie1083 :

Happy Holidays!

from sourballs123 :

i dont mean the fat part offensively bie

from sourballs123 :

damn u write alot how long have u had this diary i saw ur banner it called to me ( which is not oftern) so i clidked it good diary u shoudl write every day and tell ppel if they think ur fat ask em what is fat

from bluecharis :

Thanks! And Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family, Love, Charis :-))

from dyingisanart :

jonathan we must start a d-land katie melua awareness campaign. my fave song is learning the blues

from narcoticgerl :

As I procrastinate going to bed simply because of the pending Monday morning I find myself more of a reason to stay awake; to navigate myself around this labyrinth of a diary and perhaps make sense of it all, or in part in the very least.

from erato :

and a wondrous winter to you as well, while i sip dirty bananas by the swimming pool in Hawaii!

from invisibledon :

Happy Holidays -2003

from moodymelinda :

your diary is great......i like it.....and i like the way you write......thanks for sharing it...

from nickicole15 :

i have to say that i really liked your diary... dont read too many diaries of people i dont know but for some reason today i decided to read some and i happened upon yours and loved it so i think i will add it too my favorites...

from nickicole15 :

from labeled-girl :

i quite enjoyed taking this exit off this superhighway. i'll definitely be back to read more.

from pantypulldwn :

enjoyed reading your last entry, you write well.

from dragonblade0 :

i love the entry... congrats!

from candoor :

I'm melted... Happy Anniversary :)

from dearroberta :

I've been meaning to drop by and thankyou....your suggestions on "retell therapy" have been incorperated in my paper place and do sound more chronologically correct. (And add that something that was missing) So again thankyou. It wasn't the easiest thing write (emotions have a nasty habit of remaining raw when they have been repressed)and yes you are correct in that it is indeed a chapter.....~Vita

from pantypulldwn :

it's funny, the power of a dream. just put both two feet on the ground and remeber it was just a dream.

from apocalipx :

beam me up.

from parlance :

I am advertising myself.

from ex-stripper :

I find you journal addictive, so I added you to my favorite�s list.

from gnu-high :

My way to you was illuminated by a glowing banner ad, and after about an hour's reading it was unanimously decided the journey was quite worthwhile. What a pleasure to find another Anais fan. For ease of finding you again, I think I'll add you to my favorites; I'd hate to not be able to find my way back.

from me-undaunted :

hey...my username is my dland name without the hyphen, and the password is kikishelpup. not trying to block out dland people, just nosey inlaws. :o)

from ghanima :

I surely will. I think what will happen is that you can buy from the publisher's site or for like a dollar more you can get a signed copy from me. Somewhere around January. Thanks!

from ladyvaduva :

amelie is an amazing movie.. :-) I'll definetly check out nyman! and if u write a book.. I'd vouche for ya! lol! I'd definetly put a comment like that there! :-) cheers

from ladyvaduva :

its been awhile since I had a lotta time to come over and read some. I'm glad I found it.. :-) love the picture.. it can be so much! keep on writing

from drgeek :

Thank you. I hope you'll stop by to read what I've written once in a while.

from ghanima :

Thank you. That is one of the best things anyone has said to me.

from ghanima :

I do not think you have a crude and simple mind. I think you use that as an excuse and a mask--a mask when you are not happy with something of your own, so that no one will think you meant anything by it, and an excuse when you do not like something (not just me) you did not understand or that others enjoy. I do not mean to be curt, but I would not have spent so much time speaking to a simple, crude mind. Self-deprecation is a waste of time. You know your worth, as I know mine--trumpet it.

from ghanima :

Oh, and on a second reading it seems you are confused about the setting--it is absolutely present day. She is simply reading an old book, part of what marks her out as different, an oracle, stuck in the past. And a mason jar is pretty common usage in America. I think I will add a moth species though.

from ghanima :

Wow, that was...a pretty odd review. I hope you aren't hurt because of what I wrote about yours. What would you sugest I change? The Principia Mathematica is the seminal work of Isaac Newton. I had thought this was one of the simpler poems I have written--and hardly obfuscating.

from g1rly-g1rl :

Thanks for the advice! :) I always take 100% upfront. I'm just shocked at the numbers of so called photographers out there that are just total con artists! As for the "Or ... if you like you body act. " - I didn't understand that sentence! If it's "if you like your body act"; no way; I'm so not actress material!! lol Rabbitkiller *is* great, Gamato have a few online games but rabbitkiller's definately my favourite :P

from riveratjimmy :

surfing + wine = ended up here. thanks for the read - i'll stop by again sometime.

from g1rly-g1rl :

I want to see your writing :)

from proofrok :

I wanted to express my thanks for the kind note regarding my depression. It's funny how there are times being acquainted with another online feels unreal and meaningless and yet at other times the fact that someone who does not even know your real name would take a moment to send an encouraging note when you're in a bad way is quite moving. Thank you, and keep your own chin up-I get this rich and too-warm southern sun in Georgia and still get this way-I wonder how I'd fare in the mistier parts of England or the American Northwest.

from ginko :

yay! how does june sound?

from ghanima :

yes, that's fine. Add a note that it is from the first prompt so people don't get confused. Also please note that it isn't eligible for review since it has already been through a round of reviews and our new members will not be taking part in that exercise.

from erato :

Give me your email address and I can send you my number. Odd hours of the night or dawn may work better for me, however.

from montparnasse :

I(ghanima) emailed you my number. If you want someone else instead, email or leave them a note asking if they are interested. Since several people on the site only know me among members, I think I will be doing a few of these, so, I will write pieces for everyone who calls me.

from montparnasse :

jonathan, while I know you like writing manuals, I will not list any of them on the montparnasse site. I believe that they eventually stymie the writer and keep real work from being done--the focus is on "how to" write rather than "just sit down and write" (as Miller himself said) If writer's block becomes an issue we need to discuss (perhaps I should get a tagboard for the site) we will, but in the sense of personal solutions and experiences and challenges, which is after all teh point of the site, not what other writers say we "ought" to do. I know, having discussed this, that many of the other members feel the same way. Manuals are a very clever trick--by claiming to free th emind, they often end up trapping it in a minefield of technique and rules.

from montparnasse :

personally, I think montparnasse is already a more than typical diaryland site. But for the opening list I only put down authors I know at least two other montparnasse members also love. It is difficult enough at this stage to get people to post pieces, let alone vote on a thing. We are also currently losing members to laziness, so when that settles down and I can get a handle on who the core group is, we can consider that sort of thing. OUR writing has to be the focus of this site, not the writing of others. The list will always be a side-note. We are the focus, not the dead and dear.

from ghanima :

I think an actual phone call would be best--as long as you are still interested in talking to me, that would be easiest. I am 8 hours ahead of you. I am happy to *also* supply a recording of me reading, but the spontaneity of a phone call is a good thing. Exchange numbers PRIVATELY, not on the site, as others who are not members do read it.

from ginko :

lucky dip sounds cool. marry me! ahahha

from erato :

To clear the resulting confusion, the quote to which you made refence and about which Ghanima noted you, "Brushes stood in vases filled to the brim with colored-water like man-made flowers." actually came from my piece "your River."

from erato :

Delightful review, darling. I thank you for the time commited to "your River." My best to you on the Telephone Tag prompt, if you decide to go for it.

from g1rly-g1rl :

Hey :) thanks for linking to me - if you hadnt, i'd never have found your journal, or the montparnasse ring! cool favourites lists (except for the music; but hey; 2 out of 3 ain't bad!) love the look of the inside too; a diary that i'll definately have to explore more...

from ghanima :

where did the simile "brushes stood in the vase" come from? It isn't from my piece...

from ghanima :

As it says in the prompt, leave a note for the user you want to call in their (not montparnasse's, we don;t know how often folks read them) diary notes--I would ask if they are interested before volunteering your number.

from ghanima :

EXACTLY as you do your own diary. Only the username is montparnasse and the password is "parisien" log out of your own and log in again as a different user--montparnasse.

from montparnasse :

Thanks for the reviews--I have had to post them all to the site myself. PLEASE post them there, not on the notes page. It clutters everything up and not everyone will get to read them.

from ghanima :

no, post them to the site. You suggested a list so I made it! It is a lot of work to discuss all those authors. At some point, perhaps. Trying to manage the whole site, here.

from ghanima :

Except I hate Franzen and Amis. And I know a few others do too. Rebecca and I have recently discussed Amis' horrors.

from montparnasse :

I went ahead and posted your piece to montparnasse. new prompt shortly.

from ghanima :

I am not sure what you mean--a section of recommended reading/listening would be fine. You want us to write comments for each other so that visitors could peruse? Well, it would be difficult to manage. Why don't you draw up a few sample comments for those you know and I'll troll the other members for some, too. Right now, I am just trying to get folks to post. New prompt next week. log in as montparnasse, password "parisien" and post as you would normally.

from ghanima :

I'd love it if they could, but that would require a supergold membership--maybe we can all pool together and get one. Montparnasse is just a lowly free user right now. Unfortunately. As for pissing someone off, yes, a certain individual with serious mental problems has decided I am evil and out to get him. It has been tiresome, to say the least. Anyway. Hope to see you in montparnasse soon.

from ginko :

whats the lucky dip?

from ghanima :

and no, I never delete montparnasse comments--we get so few. Haven't gotten a new one in days.

from ghanima :

and no, I never delete montparnasse comments--we get so few. Haven't gotten a new one in days.

from ghanima :

sorry.

from neuroticaa :

dirrrty lil boy ; )

from autumnal :

This damnable wagon...how is it going for you? We should chat sometime - if you like. [email protected] - [email protected] - AUDREY IS CHIC @ AOL.COM - those are my chatter ids.

from autumnal :

I wanted to let you know from one addict to another I support you.

from autumnal :

thanks for your review: one clarification. my little deer piece was not edited or revised. it was written in one 10 minute spill. I corrected a typo mistake or two - but that's it. cheers.

from moonrattles :

I don't like the idea of AA because it is totally christian. I can't say for sure if I would have quit, were there some such organization I believed in more, but the unitarian church I lived by in Grapevine held AA meetings, and it was many more than one time that I thought about checking things out. I'm still alcoholic, still not christian, still knowing I should do something but still not going to hand myself over to a knot of 12-step chrisians. If you ever want to talk about it, my info is on my profile. I don't use the messaging systems much, and I will probably be drunk, but hey. I guess I'm just saying that I'm there, and I'm with you.

from moonrattles :

No, no, no. You don't want to do Grisham. I can tell from reading your diary that you have so much more in you, so much reality. You know, the things that make a novel great and transcend the best-seller list. You may be aiming for money (and I understand that) but you have better stories. If I see them dumbed down, I will swear. Anne Lamott (as girly as she seems to be) has some very good advice about writing fiction. Don't save anything. There is always more. Don't hold anything back. I really liked what you said a few diaries ago about your darlingest being fed up with the drinking, but still supporting you. You said few were the others who'd stayed unless they were under the table with you. That's been my experience, too. I know you know that the small and intimate details humanize, and Tropic of Cancer (Crash, even) is better because it is topical and visceral. Grisham is fodder for the recycling plant. You are destined for better things. It is evident just reading your diary.

from kbaa :

hello

from me-undaunted :

wow. a househusband who irons and writes. and reading you makes me feel positively illiterate. :o)~

from helderheid :

ah hell. Just get pregnant. ;) It's worked for me! (damn that tubal ligation!)

from twnkleeyz4 :

No need to worry about letting me down. That's totally awesome that you can type about that stuff! I love reading it. And yes, I truely do have a fear of going through an intersection and being hit by an emergency vehicle b/c my music is too loud. It freaks me out, but I still blare my music loudly. :o)

from iluvtunes :

Hey...thanks for adding me as a "favorite". I am new to diaryland, and It will probably push me to write something of interest instead of the mindless drivel that is currently in my diary!Let me know what music you ended up getting from my list!(hopefully: Clinic, Cibo Matto,the Kills, Black Keys,Soul Coughing, or Yo La Tengo.These selections are a little more "off the beaten path" than the rest.)

from haberdasher :

and inspired to wrie bigger. inspired in general.

from haberdasher :

your writing makes me feel smaller in what i try to write.

from amberfalls :

I finally clicked on your banner after seeing it for the gagillionth (I don't think that's a real number, I just made it up) time. I'm sure there's nothing I can say here that has not already been said, so I'll just stick with hello. -a-

from moonrattles :

Bought Crash from a secondhand bookstore some months ago. Someone I had years forgotten said it was their favorite, and I liked the by-the-neck sweaty energy of it when I flipped through. I am a big fan of Henry Miller, and it reminded me of him. Was so disappointed and even a bit disgusted with the pure brutal physicality of the book, though. Shocking but boring; strange. It lacked the humor, the euphoria, the humanity (and sheer skill) I found in Miller's books. I can appreciate what ballard was trying to accomplish; it really is an exciting idea but it didn't work for me, either. I think your novel sounds great. So many large things are rendered small while in transit, while transposing yourself into an anticipated situation. I hope you will be posting snippets? Thanks for the thoughts. B

from roni-ann :

Wow. I ran across your diary and I must say...I've been reading it for a while now *looks at clock*. I'll be coming back until I get at least all of it read (this may take a while). It's very interesting and you have my full attention.

from bipolargirl :

thanks for the words, jonathan

from erato :

Yes, we do wander in and out. Always. The twenty-four hour craze. How could I forget? Something happens to the writer when sleep-deprivation knocks down the walls of civility. It's raw. It's primal. It's everything we have locked away, not between the lines, but on the lines. Not subtle. Not clean. Definately not proper. Hits you like an icebreg. And no matter how unsinkable your Titanic mind, you spiral down to the very bottom of the sea.

from ghanima :

I totally disagree, of course. Everyday words are just that, everyday. A writer should strive for better than that. Not merely ejaculating mouthwise and spilling seed on arid ground.

from ghanima :

I'm in, Jonathan. Be on tonight.

from iopeace :

Hello you :) if you're still reading... I've locked my diary from my parents. The codename is "macaroni" and the password is "salad".

from katsilver :

hey jonathan, thanks 4 the messages you've sent recently. re insomnia, i've been suffering on and off for my whole life, nowadays with the computer and the amount of work i have to do (half of which is probably what keeps me awake thinking anyway!) i just turn on and do somework for a few hours. somehow just before it gets light is always the perfect time for going to sleep. I have noticed how it only takes me about three days off work (the start @ 9am job) before i start slipping into nocturnality. ah well at least i got a new poster done for the club, and finally some sleep at 6am!

from ghanima :

Thank you for the comment, dearheart. (Someone wrote to me as "Darlingest" the other day--I thought she was ripping you off!) have massive things to write this weekend. want to do a mini-marathon?

from me-undaunted :

hi. found your link in someone's guestbook and thought i'd visit. great writing! take care.

from pillow-wept :

what an interesting place... x

from autumnal :

nourish

from ciaramyst :

from autumnal :

erupt

from ladyvaduva :

yup its all true.. I basically try and write about my day.. and what happens to me and junk.. and it just ends up sounding like fiction cuz its so bizarre sometimes! :-)

from ladyvaduva :

intruiging diary.. really like all the stuff u write about (ain't read all of it but some).. its honest its real.. its not about the stuff we attempt to make up know what I mean? I really enjoy honesty.. :-) always stay true to yourself! :-)

from goodsandwich :

Just checkin' in to say I'm still checkin' in from time to time!

from zengasmic :

Hi there! Thank you for adding me to your favorites!

from katsilver :

happy new year. hope all is well. k xx

from twisted-mind :

I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas! Take care! :o)

from twisted-mind :

I agree. I think people give up too easily on their marrigages. I was lucky enough to have both parents until my father died when I was 18.

from piehole :

If you note a strange number of page views from the Pacific Northwest, DO NOT BE ALARMED! It's just me dickin' around! Whee!

from lousrose :

i'm very sorry that depression runs in your family. thanks for leaving the note, you sounded interesting and i wanted to tell you personally that i liked your survey, even if you didn't write it :P where can i take this dreamopener exam? i'd love to look into it. i always have the most fucked up dreams. you take care, doll. *hugs* xoxoxo.

from twisted-mind :

I hope you feel better soon. If you mail me your pictures for your layout I will host them for you. You can just mail them to my diaryland email, if you want.

from scanty :

I'm overwhelmed by the volumes of goodness here. I could read you for days.

from cassiopeia- :

What do you think about children models and actors?

from bodymindsoul :

remember "nakedthought"? ;)

from needingalex :

I was intrigued that you put me on your favorites list. You are, to say the least, a very interesting (as well as honest) person. It was quite refreshing to take a peek around your diary. I'm loving it. Keep up the good work. *The key to happiness is self-delusion*

from twisted-mind :

Sorry to hear you are sick. Hope you get better very fast!

from twisted-mind :

Just wanted you to know I was thining of you. Hope your trip home is safe.

from fivetwo :

I am very sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts are with you - remember to take care of yourself!

from ghanima :

Oh, darling, I'm so sorry. Hugs fly across the Atlantic. Real ones, full of care.

from glowfilled :

i'm very sorry. & i hope everything's as well as it could be, with you.

from neon7c :

oh my goodness...i'm so sorry. my deepest condolences..

from twisted-mind :

I'm sorry about your father. Your family will be in my thoughts.

from ghanima :

I'm disturbed by your latest entry--the departure of the writer into Self rather than "broad canvas" novels. Yet you say "isolate yourself, go to sea, no TV, no movies, no magazines" yet when you do this, all you have is yourself and your own perception. Culture, which is the basis of the broad canvas novel, falls away. Would Franzen have us so chained to it that all art must serve a social norm? All writers are solipsists to some degree. The "novelist" in our culture is in fact neither writer nor artist, but merely an entertainer no different than a TV show. They seek no deeper truth, social or philosophical. there are no Dickens and Thackerays because they were eaten by Chrichtons and Grishams, not to mention a Rowling or two worrying their bones. Not because there are no writers. Writers have been freed from the obligation to social instruction by the advent of technology, and delve into the Self in search of deeper truths than the novel concept that life isn't so wonderful in Victorian England. The broad-canvas novel, perhaps the novel itself, is part of the establishment and therefore does not excite fervor because it is no longer revolutionary. Books to not exist only to teach, i.e. indoctrinate, and I disagree violently with Franzen on that point. It is noxious to imply that exploring oneself is irrelevant because it does not unearth some social issue. If "my interesting childhood" contains some kernel or seed which illuminates something transcending that personal event, why allow a literary norm to keep it from being expressed, crushed by the scarlet letter of cliche? The Self is all one truly knows. Oliver Twist is no more a "true" account of an orphan's life than Fieval Goes West. Art is the mirror of the Self--not the individual self of "I" and "you" but the universal Self. We respond to personal narrative even when it is obscure and surreal and completely separate from our own experience because we recognize ourselves, a greater reality, within the rubrick of suffering or joy or revelation. I do not find these things in Thackeray. But I do in Kerouac or Miller or Nin, all writers who created themselves in their work and cared nothing for their culture. Sorry to rant--I was just shaken by what I read.

from dixiefever :

Viva this page, it adds focus to the alcoholic haze. I'll keep visiting.

from twisted-mind :

Five days without an entry!! Hope you are doing well.

from minderella :

i am flattered that i'm on your list... but that quote you chose- of all the quotes! i would have figured you would have chosen something involving me and a cock or the like. i can't wait until i'm procrastinating and i can spend hours reading all your millions of entries!

from twisted-mind :

Your entry reminded me of an article I read recently about Househusbands being at great risk for heart decease. "Long term stay at home dads run an 82% higher risk of death from heart disease than men who work outside the home." The article goes on to say, " Most men think being a house husband will involve popping in a bit of washing, taking the kids to school then putting their feet up with a cup of coffee. Housewives do much more multitasking than almost any man ever has to do in the workplace." DR Cooper, a professor at the Institute of Science and technology in England, warned that househusbands could suffer because they're socially isolate and unable to vent their frustrations. "Unlike women, who you will see sitting and talking to each other at the school gate, househusbands don't have anybody to talk to. They certainly won't talk about stress to the friends still working in offices because they would feel embarrassed." I don't know why I felt the need to quote the article other than to say take care of yourself. :o)

from ghanima :

How about Monday. 12 hours. 9 a.m. (2 pm for you) start time. Weekend to recruit. You game?

from countessa :

Great page. I love the passion of what you are trying to do- and after all, writing is certainly 90% passion and 10% ink. If you read a lot, try on the book Ex-Libris by Ross King for size. It's a book lover's dream. Take it easy, live in the moment, love yourself without apology. Oh, and check out my page if you are so inclined.

from erato :

Thank you so very much for filling out the Dare to Date survey. I hope you enjoyed answering the questions as much as I enjoyed writing them. Your idea for a present was delightful. Scored right up there next to the wall to wall collection of Blahniks. Check my diary for the contest stats.

from fivetwo :

Thanks for the message in my guestbook :-) I'm glad you're enjoying the diary... I haven't had a chance to read much of yours (so vast!) but I will try ;-)

from autumnal :

I have heard the beast pound in the breath of a bird... and felt in its feathers the fire. I have hated with passion the gathering herd and the weight of its common desire. Ah, but no rest for weary terrestrial wings in beating oppressive air; they long for the strength of celestial things like the essence of myrrh in her hair.� Anais Nin

from autumnal :

"A Literate Passion," Edited by Gunther Stuhlmann. Book review by Robert Couteau. Published in: Arete Magazine. Aug /Sep 1988. (San Diego, CA: Alden Mills.) All text Copyright � 1988-2001 Robert Couteau -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Literate Passion Edited by Gunther Stuhlmann (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich) Revered as a hero by his fans and disregarded as an egoistic scoundrel by his critics, Henry Miller lingers on in American literature as a presence for which no common consensus seams to exist. As with many artists who catalyze such a fiercely divided range of opinion, one suspects Miller symbolized a force, or personified a notion, extending well beyond his own personality or writing, and that the personification of such a transpersonal element provoked an equally transpersonal, emotion-ridden response. Miller belonged to that tradition of literature which was idea- or content-oriented rather than merely self-consciously poetic or well-crafted. His descriptions of character are from a penetrating. deep-psychological point-of-view, and they carefully avoid the literal, clinical or superficial perspective. In style and vision, he is always expansive rather than reductive, ecstatic rather than aesthetic. Miller was not divorced from his own work. Rather, he couldn't have been any closer to it -- writing, usually in the first-person, of his own experiences. He did so not simply to chronicle his own literal life; he selectively chose, caricatured and exaggerated certain episodes to serve as symbolic dramas which, when he was successful, addressed the larger issues of our times: mystical experiences and the question of God, the confrontation of the sacred and profane, of meaning and meaninglessness (the latter often symbolized in scenes of exaggerated sexuality for which he was later labelled a pornographer), the liberating role of the artist, the dehumanizing politics of the modem age, the spiritual value of marginal characters and societal misfits (many of them the "homeless" of his time) and meditations on the world to come. Miller also wrote a great deal of (and about) philosophy, but philosophy in the original, not "modern" sense: the philosopher who lives his philosophy, whose philosophy emerges from the reality called life. It is exactly this -- the philosophical consideration -- that stands at the heart of the fierce misunderstanding and division of opinion on Miller, as well as the lack of resolution to accord Miller his proper place in literature. To many "men of letters," Miller's philosophy -- the notions he heralds and helps to further define -- are unpalatable and archaic. Like follow iconoclast Marcel Duchamp, Miller offended both the traditionalists and the avant-garde (a nifty accomplishment), refusing that self-castration of accepting a politically correct viewpoint or label, preferring, instead, to allow his own individuality to speak for itself. Speaking of his own place in literature, Frank Harris (a client of Miller's father's tailor shop) once wrote: There are two traditions in English writing: the one of perfect liberty, that of Chaucer and Shakespeare, completely outspoken, with a certain liking for lascivious details and witty smut, a man's speech; the other emasculated more and more by Puritanism, and since the French Revolution, gelded to the tamest propriety; for that upheaval brought the illiterate middle class to power and insured the domination of girl readers. Under Victoria, English prose literally became half childish, as in stories of "Little Mary,'' or at least provincial, as anyone may see who comes to consider the influence of Dickens, Thackeray and Reade in the world with the influence of Balzac, Flaubert and Zola. All my life I have rebelled against this old maid's canon of deportment, and my revolt has grown stronger with advancing years. . . . Although he epitomizes many other things as well, Miller belongs to the tradition of "perfect liberty." In contrast to Miller's dark, ecstatic pursuit of "perfect liberty," Anais Nin pursued a writing style which included the darker issues, only to skirt about them with an abstract, almost Apollonian resolve. To synthesize the instincts (as she liked to call them) into her personality became a life-long pursuit, and one in which she was passionately assisted by none other than Henry Miller. A Literate Passion: Letters of Ana�s Nin & Henry Miller 1932-1953 chronicles the outer events and inner perambulations that preceded both Miller's and Nin's arrival on the literary scene. Reading Miller's correspondence with his economic mentor, friend, fellow writer and lover, we are privy to previously unpublished disclosures of intimacy and compassion, including moments which sometimes border on the electric. However, when the commentaries are something less electric -- and this is far too often the case --a perusal of the letters often fails to elicit the interest of both the general reader as well as the Miller and Nin aficionado. It is possible that the fault here lies with the fatal error of editor Gunther Stuhlmann, who chose to exclude passages of general interest such as (in his own words): "lengthy discussions of Dostoevsky, Proust, Joyce, D.H. Lawrence; detailed critiques of another's work-in-progress; ruminations on films, books, and so on, often encased in letters of twenty or more typed pages.'' Although one can understand the quandary concerning the obvious limitations of space, the decision to "eliminate material peripheral to the personal story'' leaves the mouth watering, the palate teased yet unsatisfied. By focusing on the personal concerns and mundane events surrounding the temporal lives of Miller and Nin, the book fails to pay tribute to the larger issues which propelled Miller to greatness and so powerfully concerned both authors. Perhaps there was a concern that Miller's historically superior grasp of the issues at hand (in comparison to Nin), as well as his more imaginative ability to creatively respond to them, would too severely overshadow Nin's generally less interesting contributions. Heralded by the emerging Women's Movement, and revered by a generation of introspective journal writers, Nin's literary importance remains an inflated one, while Miller, unfortunately, must still await the day of his proper canonization in modern literature. Perhaps those juicier ruminations on literature, film and art which are excluded here will one day see the light of print and help to place both authors in better perspective; meanwhile, A Literate Passion only occasionally sparks, but never quite ignites, the literary passions of the reader.

from autumnal :

i like the idea of the writing marathon (but not 24hrs like this new one) when does it start officially? been up all night and its now dawn.

from autumnal :

when do you think you'll get around to worshipping me?

from ghanima :

We ought to do another marathon, my dear. I too am stuck in the maple syrup of nothing-getting-done. Breaking out proves more difficult with each passing, sun-soaked day. SOS. Nevertheless, I prod you though it lacks authority. I believe in your ability--do it. But if you do not, you are still good and human. I miss our talks.

from autumnal :

i am glad you like the fact i picked some of your entries on my favorites list. i really adored your quoting of anais and henry...and how they inspired you to want to live and write in a similiar manner.

from katsilver :

heya long time no speak (have still been reading tho) just dropped by to say i just wrote another '1000/hour' thing all about being a writer and then turned up to discover you've been reflecting on the same theme this evening. Have not heard of the book you mentioned Ray Bradbury had written, but I really like his work, so will probably have to get that. Then I discovered you added "Clues" into your favourite entries - that's so cool! Thanks and I'm pleased you liked it!

from erato :

http://erato.diaryland.com/020504_78.html if not check the next one for the one about falling rain.

from littlelector :

Sometimes leaving records of everything helps. I thought there was no trigger for my cycles, but after recording stuff like what I was doing before, during, after, etc. found there are distinctive patterns to what causes relapse,cycles, etc. like food, weather, surroundings. Most of it you can't control, but it made me feel sligtly less crazy because i knew there was an at least partially rational reasoning behind the madness.

from lushkinky :

murakami makes me dream. awoke, legs twisted in sheets, heart raced, fell back to earth.

from super-fox :

re: adhd... i attended an adhd conference w/ my mom this evening and the speaking doctor reccomended the book 'driven to distraction' for patients w/ adhd... the talk was mainly focused on child adhd but i imagine the book would be an interesting read none the less...

from autumnal :

ive begun writing in my journal again and hope to be prolific like I was years ago, in a Nin-ian way. BTW you inspire me with your own prolific writing. I am also doing the detoxifying thing, no charbs, no sugar, no meat (vegitarien for 9 years this august) no flour, just raw (or lightly steamed) veggies and fruits...juices, bee pollen, royal jelly & psyllium husks. I ate 2 1/2 potato pancakes yesterday (pure fat!) so i am back on the wagon again...ive lost 20 lbs need to lose MOOORE, hate this current state but what can i do but force myself to sacrifice for this. Best of luck, you are not alone.

from mikejesq :

You are the treasure chest of diaryland. I run my hands through the jewels, it might be interesting to date them.

from erato :

ah, any time, darling. just don't forget me.

from erato :

you are always an enjoyment on the tip of my tongue.

from erato :

nice to have you back. your story of L and No. 1 delighted me to no end.

from katsilver :

aww you changed your comments, that's so nice - thank you. I am finally back after two and a half weeks disappearance - I never thought I could stay away that long (well strictly speaking I did peek in and read a coupla times but didn't have my password to add an entry). Am going to go put in a quick entry now. Then another later in the evening. Speak to you soon. xx

from erato :

a marathon indeed. a delicious challenge.

from erato :

and we are off...

from jonathan :

24 hours writing vigil kicks off at 1.00 p.m. BST Friday 3rd May 2002

from erato :

tick, tock, tick, tock... i keep ringing my muse but the line is engaged... the hours are slipping away and if i am not mistaken, i will be here to join you at 10pm my time.

from twisted-mind :

Its nice to know I'm not the only one dealing with a screaming child. You get extra credit for being able to distract and deal with him. You are a good dad. :o)

from dazy81 :

Thanks for joining the sleepnaked diaryring :)

from spunkygypsy :

Your diary is thoughtful and lovely. Somewhat like a good cup of coffee over interesting conversation. Thank you for adding to me to your favorites; it is quite the compliment.

from erato :

and if you truly were to leave us? selfish of me to object. yet i haven't had my share of you, and i could never allow you to slip away.

from thisgirljes :

thank you for the link in favorites. you're layout is very interesting. peace & rock.

from katsilver :

Jazz is musical masturbation (I believe something similar [and less polite] was said in the commitments) so diaryland must be literary masturbation. And like jazz, some of it is great and some is just wank... *groan* "Soooooo" kat (still pretending to be offended that you picked up on my "despositism") he he... k x

from twisted-mind :

You joined my ring, but tell me the truth you only did it cause you wanted me to welcome you to wankin right? hehe ;o)

from e-nymph :

thank you for stopping by and adding me. i checked out a few entries and i'm already in awe of your ability.

from meganlala :

i'm not going to be able to pull that one off. no. time difference, and things booked that weekend will cause chaos. and to be honest, i don't think i could keep up. but i'll do my best to do at least four of them, k?

from flashgordina :

ooh, ohh! I wanna be a part of the writing challenge. The biggest challenge, though, will be for me to wake up at 8am to begin writing. Heh.

from erato :

i'm in.

from paper-rose :

Thanks John; I do write. :) And I always appreciate feedback! Just a quicky thingy though -- I saw you added me in your profile (thanks!) but you have to remember the - in my name. Otherwise it won't link to me. :) Ciao!

from erato :

he didn't believe i could do it. so i said, well, let's take it for a test run. and he told me i was crazy. and maybe i am.

from slowriot :

going through your notes i realize your always uber-enthusiastic in your diary comments... (at which point a sudden surge of narcissism goes down the drain).Your diary is fantastic anyway, and the way you express yourself makes me wonder about your sanity. Which is a good point :)

from toothbrush :

Hello, Jonathan. Thanks again for your nice comments (undeserved or exaggerrated though they may be.) Well, my goodness. You do write a lot.

from neon7c :

you "heehee"-ed. more than once. i had to call you on it. :)

from goodsandwich :

What a nice thing to say about my diary! Being "life-enhancing" for other people is a great thing for anyone.

from twisted-mind :

Thanks for the note. I'm actually doing quite well at the moment. Loved the 70's disco story.

from scaevola :

quite possibly it's the uk name for neosporin

from scaevola :

hmm here's a question: what is salvon?

from erato :

how is the finger tango? i am on my eighth cup of coffee. wish i's taken a sick day.

from jonathan :

4.40 a.m. spinning lines ... getting sore fingertips ... writing too much, too fast and stamping the keyboard ... and reading

from erato :

dancing on the keyboard, pulling last night out of my tangled hair. it's 12.49pm. enjoy the trip.

from erato :

eventful. you took me right to the dancefloor. what mastery of words. now let me tell what i was doing...

from erato :

how could i resist a challenge like that? let me check my planner...

from almostgoldsf :

can i come over for dinner too?

from meganlala :

love to come over for dinner, unfortunately, the roads between me in australia, and you on that big american continent seem to be a little too washed out for my car...

from katsilver :

1000 words, 26 minutes, no stopping, no editing, no pausing, no considering. Stream of consciousness is a strange, strange thing.

from neon7c :

if only an ocean didn't divide, and i wasn't a poor, soon-to-be starving artist. then i'd take you up on the d-lander dinner. i can't cook to save myself. :)

from meganlala :

although, i think i could do 1000 extra a day for 24 days. or something.

from meganlala :

i just tried, as you will shortly see, to write 1000 words in an hour. i'm not sure i could do another 23 in one day. what's the date again? maybe i've got it off work.... and also, we'd need to synchronise for international timezones. this is getting complex.

from erato :

yes, i will be the one in the charcoal smoking and stilettos. hair pulled up severely, a cigarette in one hand and The Elegant Universe in the other.

from erato :

you captured the feelings, the situation perfectly. makes me want to meet you.

from erato :

the planes move, no longer parallel, they intersect. faces leave the digital comfort and look into eyes instead of screens. fingers leave the keyboards and touch the skin. reality? illusion? how will you know? strange connections. to know without knowing, to feel without touching. to desire without the pheronomes. will it overwhelm? will it disappoint? is there another way to find out? the rush, waiting in limbo until the eyes meet.

from yearbookgirl :

can't put the exact playlist...the one i fill out has to be turned in...but it was a pretty big mix..mostly popish punk..some old stuff like david bowie, the beatles and led zeppelin. some cover songs too. :) my show is every friday...i'll post the playlist this time.

from secretus :

i just want to thank you for the guestbook entry on april 13, jon. :)

from erato :

stares at the computer wondering if she feels up to a challenge...

from neon7c :

1000 an hour? you are out of your mind! i LOVE it!

from meganlala :

but i'm not addicted.... honest. 503 entries in less than a year means nothing....

from meganlala :

i know what they're saying about me. "watch out for that meganlala, she's a crazy australian, and will babble at you until your ears fall off. she's vicious like that". don't think i don't know!

from erato :

ah that is such a pity. timing is never right, is it? well, i will simply have to trust legs mcneil for my share of bowie. am i at five hundred already? i would love to join. [smiles] i love being vip.

from erato :

how envious i am. i love bowie.

from almostlegal :

You're invited to participate in the second set of questions at Almost Legal::21 Questions. I would love to have you back!

from erato :

i feel silly for feeling this jealous. but i must know, did you actually talk to bowie, or did you aquire that autograph some other way?

from tvzero :

dissed by namesake. that hurts man. it really hurts.

from erato :

eneagram test results: 5, 7, 4, 8, 3, 1, 9, 6, 2. interesting. very interesting.

from erato :

they call me a muse. maybe i can give you a thought or two. who wouldn't want an obscure reference made to them in the acknowledgement page?

from toothbrush :

Hi Jonathan! It's the well-spoken continental here. Hee! Thank you so much for your comments. And I should point out that it's not all over-30 blokes I was referring to... I mean, my boyfriend is part of that set and he's on top of the whole multimedia scene so yeah. Incidentally, he's also British. I love the Brits.

from erato :

and thus we infiltrate the cybernetic world and blur the lines to our desires. i cannot escape. i have become a woman of my times. my writing is hieroglyphic, it takes too much energy to decode it. my fingers feel at home only on two planes, the keyboard and

from erato :

time alone is a luxury in this here civilized world of technology. how is one to write in this madness? i took a semester off in order to finish my book and i have added not a word. i have ideas. who doesn't have them? i do nothing about them. that is perhaps my greatest flaw.

from erato :

oh, you really are something else, you know that? i like picky readers. i will be expecting nothing short of fanfare and a red carpet when i get to my five hundredth.

from erato :

ah, how i found you is not important. what is important is that i did find you. that i dove into your words expecting vacuum and was greeted by an unusual sea. breathless, i swam to shore. it's difficult to surprise me. even more difficult to impress me.
you did both.

from oedalis :

migods, advertising /does/ work! suddenly people are visiting me and leaving nice notes. i see you found yawner--one of my favorites also. 250? wow. well, i'll get there eventually . thanks for the welcome.

from almostgoldsf :

no miller-esque adventures for me until I am back to full capacity...i *thought* i was much better before a friend said "you sound like hell!" to me this afternoon...BUT, I will be traveling again soon and we never know what that will bring. Thanks for joining the henry-miller diaryring -- I hope it will make it easier to find additional like-minded diarists. cheers.

from secretus :

i'm glad that you visited and signed. wouldn't have discovered your diaries otherwise. it's certainly a pleasure to read them. :)

from goodsandwich :

So nice to read the thoughts of others who have left the angst-ridden 20s behind! And articulate interesting thoughts at that.

from goodsandwich :

So nice to read the thoughts of others who have left the angst-ridden 20s behind! And articulate interesting thoughts at that.

from almostgoldsf :

i like the new layout...stopped by to let you know I created a miller diaryring -- can't believe no one else had beat me to it...back to sleep now.

from twisted-mind :

Hi, I just thought I'd tell you I dig the new layout. More importantly, I felt the need to ask how you were doing? Your entry today seemed, troubled or maybe not troubled, but different than the normal. I hope you are doing well.

from twisted-mind :

Jonathan, hope you feel better soon. :o)

from nakedthought :

i'm sorry if my latest entry sounds very offensive. well, that's only my own opinion based on what i see from my own real life. the message you left me is beautiful. i saved it in my blog. thanks, jo!

from nakedthought :

thanks for leaving me a note. it's really sweet :) God bless you, jonathan!

from kaosha :

Hmm...interesting, especially your list of 75 ADD/ADHD tips. However, I must point out that ADD and ADHD are not distinctions made by what country you reside in. The easiest way I've found to put it is that people with ADD find distractions, while people with ADHD tend to make them.

from twisted-mind :

Thanks for the note, Jonathan. You are very kind. Don't worry about me though, I ALWAYS bounce back. So, my pecker is up! hehe :o) I'm glad you will be continuing to write and a possible new layout? Oh my!!

from jennybabes :

Thanks I think I will do a poetry page. Also the idea of having other diaries as you suggested... a dream diary, an alter ego diary..seems quite enticing to me. Just wondering but could you tell me a little about Anais Nin? I noticed that you mention her quite often in your diary. I'm intrigued now.

from twisted-mind :

That was a great entry. I could almost imagine you panicking and typing faster. Thanks for the laugh.

from ghanima :

You make me long for the sea...

from ghanima :

"Tack your womb up on my wall, that I may remember you." Consider this a sliver of womb, more of which can be found in my journal. Miller and Nin are the twin gods of my strange, surreal little literary world. Care to dance?

from yearbookgirl :

I totally can't remember if I already signed this or not...but I wanted to say thank you for signing my notes thingie, and adding me as a favorite. I have yet to add you, but I will. In fact, I should do it now. This is really gay of me--to be giving you the run down of something completely unimportant. Yeah. So thank you. And you like in England, I summize. Do you like it? I want to live in London. I've never been there, but I know I'll love it. I also want to live in New York City. Again, more unimportant information. I think I have a slight problem with rambling. I'm sorry. Toodles.

from nakedthought :

it's up :) thanks for the pic, btw.

from nakedthought :

just do and "explore" the possibilities as you might wish. i'm flattered, btw, and i'm waiting for your 100x100 pic. let me know once you're up with the project. hv a great week end there! :)

from limeycarter :

Gee, thanks, mate... :) You've made me warm and fuzzy and overconfident inside for the week.

from katsilver :

Thanks for the advice... but I think you missed the point! twas more the one particular situation than never again!

from sleepygirl :

but the thing about the student/love thing is this: I didn't have a basis to make that comparison, really. I have never earned being loved...I've only earned being a student (at one point). I really did not have the right to make that comparison. But anyway...

from twisted-mind :

Thanks for your support with the new kidsay diary! Now, if only I could get my Dland friends to write as well. Thanks again Jonathan! :o)

from nakedthought :

congratulations on your 400th entry and thanks for leaving me a note. the last entry i wrote is more for my self-introspection actually. anyway, dland is still better than a mental institution, i think *grin*

from kidsay :

Hi Jonathan, I didnt know that story came from you. It was very funny. Sounds like a most interesting place to live. Thanks for adding to the diary. Keep writing, your work is awesome! :o)

from tinbucker :

thank you! I've been trying to write the pictures in my head, recently. thank you!

from august-x :

Hey, jonathan, you made my day! And your writings seem interesting, too. I think I'll add you to my buddy list and check you out. Thank you!

from jennybabes :

By the way thanks for signing my guestbook. I really like your diary, I have only read about 5 entries so far, but I am already addicted. You have written a lot of entries, which is good cause I love to read.

from jennybabes :

R. Kelly is an R and B singer. He is actually very famous. He has had alot of his songs on mtv. Right now there are allegations that he had sex with a 15yr old girl a few yrs back, and taped it. It is also rumered that he was married to the late singer Aalyiah(sp?). For his bio you can go here http://www.zombaapro.com.sg/rkelly/rk_bio.htm

from ventricleboy :

yeah, diary-keeping is addictive. for me it comes in waves though. interesting what you said about writing about the past and the ability to be dispassionate. must try it some day. though i'm usually just writing about the present and use a diary to make me feel better - emptying the clutter of my mind onto paper (or computer) so i can start thinking and feeling new things. i also love reading diaries and personal writings cos i think all other written material denies the fact that it came from a person. newspapers bore me. there is no such thing as an objective viewpoint. anyway, hope it's all going well.

from mel839 :

*mounts you*

from ventricleboy :

thanks for the note. good to hear from someone else into nin & miller. i'll have to check out hg bates one of these days. how's the writing flowing? does the diary help?

from mel839 :

you have a penis, i have a vagina!

from entropica :

Wow... I don't think I've ever recieved such a flattering comment on my diary.. I thank you kindly. I like your diary too, by the way ;)

from mel839 :

ooh oooh ooh

from jerkface :

je suis comme je suis / je suis faite comme �a / quand j'ai envie de rire / oui je ris aux �clats. �� rock. i like you.

from almostgoldsf :

hello there, and thanks for the note...you reminded me of why I started writing in the first place, and of why I started to write here on diaryland. Like Anaiis, I want to keep a journal that is for public view, with many subtexts and items only a few people would be able to notice on the page...my writing, here and elsewhere, is my art, my act of womanly creation.

from tinbucker :

Hi! Thanks for the note, and the comment you wrote about me in your favourites list. I'm flattered. ... Yeah, Henry Miller is an insanely good writer, but I'm sure you already knew that. :) I've never read any Anais Nin - is she worth reading? rock on, tinbucker.

from hornyfrog :

Hey there Jonathan, excuse any mistakes, i'm recoverin from a vicious hangover! Your right about the Natalie thing, but i think i have at least physically gotten over here having got myself a new gf, she was my first gf and first girl i loved so i think i can allow myself at least a few months to be miserable!..lol As for reading, Iain M Banks is truely my favorite author, though sadly i just read his all his books, so i guess its time to move on, i'll check out the author u mentioned. chow for now daniel

from jonathan :

I did enjoy Blake's 7. Any Science-Fiction in fact. From 'Tomorrow People' and 'The Girl from Tomorrow (aka Tomorrow's End), Star Trek and Babylon 5. That's TV. Also Heilein, H G Wells, C S Lewis, Asimov, Arthur C Clarke ...

from cyberczarina :

Hi Jonathan-always good to see another Terry Nation fan on a site like this :-) Are you a Blakes 7 devotee at all...?

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