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September 3rd, 2009 at 11:01 am
Bravo, Very well said. Made me think about people from long ago who i miss or had placed in a far away memory. Thanks.
September 3rd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Aww! That was delightfully mushy. **grins** I have a nice collection of pearls, at least enough for a bracelet.
September 3rd, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Spot on Amanda. Life has a habit of throwing a lot of “stuff” at you and some of it can be quite unpleasant, but it’s amazing how many times when you have to deal with this “stuff” you find a pearl that not only restores your faith, but also makes you feel quite humble. Often these pearls crop ip in very unexpected places so you should always keep an open mind and an open heart to let them in
September 3rd, 2009 at 7:11 pm
(and probably corny to some of you).
Pssh, corny is cool!
September 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Love this post
September 6th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Jeb,
Thank you! Counting my pearls is an exercise in memory and often gratitude.
Aspasia,
Yeah, it was mushy. I hope your braclet grows into a triple-strand necklace soon.
Jek,
Indeed. Counting my pearls is often done during those hard times and yes, often I find surprising new ones during these times.
Alexa,
It wasn’t when I was growing up, but thank you!
Amber,
Thank YOU!
XX
September 7th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Amanda,
You made my day!
Thank you.
September 9th, 2009 at 6:03 am
David,
You’re welcome!
XX
September 15th, 2009 at 8:59 am
That wasn’t corny at all~!
I have a similar sort of mentality when it comes to people or experiences I have, though I call it something else (”sentimental graffiti”— that’s considerably more corny!).
Either way, they’re a nice comfort. Like snapshots of good memories and good experiences that you’ll carry with you and you can think back on for the time you had them around (and for me, like getting to admire old beautiful graffiti that was left long ago).
September 17th, 2009 at 6:33 am
Bee,
It’s hard to express the more tender emotions without sounding corny, so I’m glad you like this!
Yes, it’s a way of memory that can’t be stolen or lost or anything, which is what makes it so valuable. I like your image of graffitti too!
XX
September 19th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
You are definitely one of my pearls.
September 20th, 2009 at 4:12 am
Blake,
Thank you!
XX
December 6th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
I have just set myself up online and came across your website. Just what every modern girl needs thank you
December 7th, 2009 at 2:19 am
Coco,
You’re welcome.
XX
December 19th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
I need help quick. Trying to open an adult store and the city is trying to institute a moratorium while my permit is pending (3 months). Is there any legal precedent out there I can throw at them. I can’t believe making laws to prevent a business from opening while the permit is in process is legal or constitutional. Please respond to barryartz@gmail.com
December 19th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Barry,
Contact a lawyer, preferably one affiliated with the ACLU or a First Amendment attorney.
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