Buenos dias!

Hi everyone,

I just thought I'd post some quotes to inspire you all:

“Z stands for zest for life. It is to appreciate life in all its vitality and exuberance. It is to know that there is only one life that expresses itself in myriad forms. To see that life is to know that power is in the present moment.

Tagore once said, “The same stream of life that runs through the world runs through my veins night and day and dances in rhythmic measure. It is the same life that shoots in joy through the dust of the earth into numberless blades of grass and breaks into tumultuous waves of flowers.” He calls this “the life throb of ages, dancing in my blood this moment.” To be in touch with this life throb of ages dancing in our blood this moment, is to have zest for life. It is to face the unknown with carefreeness and freedom.

The unknown is the field of all possibilities in every moment of the present. And this is freedom, beyond the known of past conditioning, beyond the prison of space, time, and causation. As Don Juan once said to Carlos Castaneda, “It doesn’t matter what our specific fate is, as long as we face it with ultimate abandon”. This is carefreeness. This is joy. This is freedom. This is zest for life.”

Deepak Chopra, “Creating Affluence” (p.61)

“Let the waters settle
You will see stars and moon
Mirrored in your Being”
- Rumi

“Out beyond ideas of right-doing and wrong-doing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.”
- Rumi

“The universe is a big dream machine, churning out dreams and transforming them into reality, and our own dreams are inextricably woven into the overall scheme of things.”

Deepak Chopra, “Creating Affluence”, (p.95)

Hey North,
Go to the previous Open Thread. I have things for you over there.

Subhanjan

You can read a very nice indian comics here
http://www.funnydomainnames.com/comics.htm.
Let me know how you like it.

Gautam, I liked the taste of comics and musings for a change. Liked your article on stock market too...

Academic Incubator
The Jagiellonian University has established an Academic Business Incubator. The project is coordinated by the Jagiellonian Innovation Center along with the University Center for Innovation, Technology Transfer and Development. The incubator offers the space to run a business, complete with a front desk, legal and accounting services and free Internet access and conference rooms. Its services are available to students, graduates and research workers.

http://www.cittru.uj.edu.pl/ang/wiadomosci.html

The Jagiellonska uni, considerd polish harvard,

http://www.parp.gov.pl/en/acad.php

but in poland, everybody is a entrepreneur, ;)

Love, Passion!

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to post a few excerpts from one of Carlos Castaneda's books called "The Fire Within". I re-read these bits again last night and thought of IB. It made me reflect. I hope it may serve someone else in their reflection.

If you may not be familiar with his books and the spiritual path he writes about, "Warrior" refers to one who is walking the spiritual path without faltering... a "petty tyrant", well you can make your own definitions there! :-)

"Control and discipline refer to an inner state. A warrior is self-oriented, not in a selfish way but in the sense of a total examination of the self.

The idea of using a petty tyrant is not only for perfecting the warrior's spirit, but also for enjoyment and happiness. Even the worst tyrants can bring delight, provided, of course, that one is a warrior.

The mistake average men make in confronting petty tyrants is not to have a strategy to fall back on; the fatal flaw is that average men take themselves too seriously; their actions and feelings, as well as those of the petty tyrants, are all-important.

Warriors, on the other hand, not only have a well-thought-out strategy, but are free from self-importance. What restrains their self-importance is that they have understood that reality is an interpretation we make.

Petty tyrants take themselves with deadly seriousness while warriors do not. What usually exhausts us is the wear and tear on our self-importance. Any man who has an iota of pride is ripped apart by being made to feel worthless.

To tune the spirit when someone is trampling on you is called control. Instead of feeling sorry for himself a warrior immediately goes to work mapping the petty tyrant's strong points, his weaknesses, his quirks of behavior.

To gather all this information while they are beating you up is called discipline. A perfect petty tyrant has no redeeming feature.
Forbearance is to wait patiently--no rush, no anxiety--a simple, joyful holding back of what is due.

A warrior knows that he is waiting and what he is waiting for. Right there is the great joy of warriorship. Forbearance means holding back with the spirit something that the warrior knows is rightfully due. It doesn't mean that a warrior goes around plotting to do anybody mischief, or planning to settle past scores. Forbearance is something independent.

To be defeated by a small-fry petty tyrant is not deadly, but devastating. Warriors who succumb to a small-fry petty tyrant are obliterated by their own sense of failure and unworthiness.

Anyone who joins the petty tyrant is defeated. To act in anger, without control and discipline, to have no forbearance, is to be defeated.

After warriors are defeated they either regroup themselves or they abandon the quest for knowledge and join the ranks of the petty tyrants for life."

Have a good day!
In light.

Angel Kate, I could not come to camp last night. I was studying Ayurveda. It is so interesting.

I have been worried about the weather in Florida. I am glad you are all right. I promised Penny(my shelty) last night I will take her for a long walk down and up my hill this evening. She loves me so much, so does one of my cats, Hershey(Lena named her).

A patient of mine who has autism really touched me yesterday by giving such a loving gentle hug, he would not release me, his mom had to pry his arms away from me. He is doing so well on the new treatment I started him on. Another patient brought me two bracelets.

So many people on the blog, at my yoga class, at the temple, my neighbors, my staff, my patients, their parents are so good to me. Today I am counting my blessings.

My blessings and my good wishes and love are always yours. God bless you angel Kate.

Dear Geeta,
You have made my birthday very special Now.
With my love,
~ Kate

Powerful soldiers stories from Iraq in the

6/12/06 issue of the New Yorker magazine.

Love to all

Sending out a beacon of HELLO to Stan, his wife, family and to David and Patzi!

David, I hear you were able to have a visit with Stan and his wife! Awesome!! A few more people from IntentBlog meet in real life.

This is perhaps a new beginning for online friendshipping?

Give Stan and the fam; all the best, from me and mine.

I am off to go play landlord, for a landlord out of town, with work needing done to their building here. I am not looking forward to it, but!

I put on my nonthinking cap(wink) and will become a great adventuress; and in my mind's eye, will envision this escavation of this building as one of historic significance!!(giggles.)

Geeta; I've said it before, I'll say it again! You often help to restore the mal-trust in me that I have for doctors, to a higher level. I want to thankyou, for inadvertantly healing a deep wound in me, caused by bad doctors.

When I read your compassionate stories between you and a patient this way; it restores my faith in doctors, my trust rebuilds under your light of compassion for all!

Please, place a blessing upon me and my son, Geeta, so that I might rise to a peaceful and tranquil base, with you?

North

Heather, you are a rock, a beautiful, smooth, dependable, friendly rock one can lean on in moments of need. I am fortunate to have a friend who is so wise, tactful, loving, and brave. Thank you is not a good enough word to express my gratitude. May you have the heavenly angels at your beck and call always. When I answered Donna Young, I was being playful. I did not imagine any misunderstanding arising out of it. God bless you always. Love, geeta.

Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if anyone has tried
Dr. David Morehouse's Remote Viewing program.
I would like to hear your experiences, if you did.

Deepak has even given a positive testimonial to his work.

Thanks,
Hari

Katie! WOW...
B'day? what a pleasnt surprise! Wish u a very very Happy Birthday! Here's a hug & a kiss for u. :)

so, people, lets get going quickly....
who's baking the cake? who's getting the goodies & candles? & who's making cards?

North: r u around, dear? some action requested!
Not everyday do we get to celebrate angels' birthdays on earth!
:) :) :)

Happy Birthday, Katie! Enjoy your day with your daughter and loved ones.

Cheers & Love!
Navin

Happy Birthday , Kate

May the warmth of the sun

surround you as you become

one with the universe

Love to all

P.S. love Bonita Springs as the water

gently caresses the shells they chime with

delight.

waves gently caress the shells

Happy Birthday Beautiful Kate!!

You're tops!!

norm

http://www.najlepsze-zyczenia.pl/4images/details.php?image_id=110&sessionid=85b6101543a0a32d1f3f2a4f7142af44

Kate, for you, a Polish..;)

Happy birthday, love you, and the positive vibes,
you share, some women are like wine..

kisses,
Love, Passion, share some pictures? ;)

Poetry Corner - To Dear Kate

I didn’t know your
Birthday was today.
In my parody yesterday,
I said Kate was a gate
To compassion and peace,
To kindness and love.

I remember reading your posts:
“Come to the party.
Come sit near me.
Let me see into your eyes.
Let me see your soul.”

“Just come by yourself.
Don’t bring your Bible with you.
But bring your words
And I will show:
What is love.”

Another time you wrote:
“It is 2 a.m. in the morning,
Full moon in the sky is shining,
The breeze is soft and slow,
Birds’ in nests are sleeping,
The trees are guarding them,
But an early riser knows
I am here walking.
It welcomes me: chirp, chirp
I say to the birdie: chirp, chirp
And I keep on walking smiling.”

Dear Kate, you don’t know,
I felt your presence then.
Beside you I was walking
And smiling.

Kate, to those who know you,
You are compassion and love.
Happy birthday Kate.
Now I know why
Birthdays people celebrate.

~ Ravi Kopra

Kate, HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear Angel Kate. I will surely show up tonight to celebrate. I will bring my popular veggie pizza. Have a fantabulous day.

North and Lee, may the beautiful green and pink healing lights of MOTHER GODDESS surround both of you and heal you. Thank you dear North for your kind words.

Navin, this is in ref to 37 on Suchitra's blog. Thank you for your support. May I bless you dear handsome Navin??

Mama Knows, reg 225, and 234, who are you?? I don't think we have met. My name is Geeta Jayaram. Looks like my friend Heather knows you. Welcome to the IB. I understand the sentiments behind your words. Thank you very much.

Swear, this is in reg to 236 on previous open thread. Thank you for being so loving and kind. Life is a bit difficult for me right now. I am going through a difficult phase. So having a beautiful soul like you for a cyber niece is so nurturing, soothing and calming.

I have put the little misunderstanding on the blog behind me. Nature appears more vibrant and and beautiful after the storm has passed and the sun is shining. That is how I feel today. I am ready for my trials, for my blessings today. You my dear Swear are one of my blessings. SANTOSHI MA KI JAI HO. JAI SANTOSHI MA. God bless you.

Dear Kate

The happiest of birthdays to you!

love, Heather

Dear Geeta

Here's a site with stories from people who put out lightblubs, etc.:
http://www.amasci.com/weird/unusual/zap.html

blessings and love, Heather

Lars, thank you for those inspiring quotes. I love the poems of Rumi and Rabindranath Tagore.

happy birthday kate :)

found this while randomly surfing the web. you know, click this link leads to this link, leads to this link. anyway...super funny

http://www.dildocoffeetalk.com/deepak.mp3

Ode to Kate:

This window to our amazing worldwide network of friendship and instant communication was born only one year ago this June, the birth month of our Angel of Love, how fitting, how comforting, how sweet, how timely as we celebrate both.

Woven in this mosaic of friendship, made seeming close by the magic of this marvelous medium, are the lines of love thoughtfully and carefully demarcated by our angel and our goddess of love, tranquility, serenity and peace: Angel Kate.

Occasionlly though, as we have seen in the recent past, family feuds can errupt and fleetingly rage when all momentarily seem gloomy and chaotic while a few family members sulk and pledge to run away but our solid Rock of Love unfailingly appears, wings aspread, as is her wont and timely fashion, and like the stroke of a magic pen, scribbles convalescent, healing poetic lines in the mosaic which always seem to settle matters and bring everyone to their senses in a timely way.

This angel artfully weaves her magical strands and never, like an incorrigible and intransigent child, promises to flee when the going gets tough because she knows that love almost always conquers all.

Happy Birthday, Kate!

Heather, thanks for the link. Let us give a fun party for Kate tonight. Let us invite every one. Heather you call every one, I have an Indian accent, I can't lose. Let me see, who shall we invite, Diablo, he likes kate a lot, Marek, he loves Kate, Harb, he is the one who gave her the nick name Angel, David, we must have David, keith, he is so good with poetry, Navin, he is such a handsome and nice guy, Craig, he is so spiritual, and a poet too, Dara, he has some fun stories to share, Narad muni, he wrote the nicest poem on Kate, Gotham Chopra, I think he is a really nice person, any one else you can think of, and all of us ladies. It will be such a fun party. I can't wait for tonight.

Till tonight dear friend. God bless.

Dear Geeta,
Are you asking for my permission to bless me in #20? LOL. Only the blessed receive your blessings. Don't get disheartened by some disgruntled alias in #50 of Suchitra's blog. He will get around in time....someone seems already on the way if #19 is anything to go by.

Cheers!
Navin

Happy birthday Kate.

North is preparing a big surprise for tonight and boy was she funny last night, that snort that the lets out when she tells stories always tickles me silly. See you at the camp tonight, can't miss this one. My love is yours. Big D.

Whoahahahahahahha....whoa!

Oh Heather, don't forget, Seascape, and Ron. See ya later.

Well, my dear friends, if I may,
propose a toast?
raise those champagne glasses, (no worries Diablo, Navin, I always have a bottle of wodka, stached somewhere..;)

Kate, you are like a star, you can't she her,
just the trail(s), of love, and caring she leaves
behind.. to you Kate, and may you pour all that
love and wisdom into your next orbit, around, us, and all the other spiritual beings, in the blessing of your being,

Happy birthday!, sto lat!
On your health! Na Zdrowko,

why am I the only one spamming? here?

Diablo, pour some wodka, and wake up grandma,
she fell asleep during Poland-Germany, worldcup,

Navin, cut that cake, and go around,

Why is Ron the only one dancing? with Geeta?

let's get this party started, who's the DJ?
and what's the song,

of,
Love, Passion!

Dear Sumiti,

Carlos Castaneda is quite right.
But why quote her? What she is saying is nothing new. She is merely repeating what great sages of all times and all races have said. I think you have not yet read, what I think, is the ultimate thing to read regarding goodness, spirituality, self-belief and determination powerful enough to move the mountains. Read the COMPLETE WORKS OF SWAMI VIVEKANANDA. Once you have read all the ten volumes, you will find no need to read anything else.

With best wishes,
Subhanjan

I got seven pictures of Buddha
The prophet's on my tongue
Eleven angels of mercy
Sighin' over that black hole in the sun
My heart's dark but it's risin'
I'm pullin' all the faith I can see
From that black hole on the horizon
I hear your voice calling me

Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a party
Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a party
Tell me how do we get this thing started
Meet me at Mary's place

Familiar faces around me
Laughter fills the air
Your loving grace surrounds me
Everybody's here
Furniture's out on the front porch
Music's up loud
I dream of you in my arms
I lose myself in the crowd

..
-bruce springsteen,

Who's next?
Love, Passion!

Hips Don't Lie

Ladies up in here tonight
No fighting, no fighting
We got the refugees up in here
No fighting, no fighting

Shakira, Shakira

I never really knew that she could dance like this
She makes a man wants to speak Spanish
Como se llama (si), bonita (si), mi casa (si, Shakira Shakira), su casa
Shakira, Shakira

Oh baby when you talk like that
You make a woman go mad
So be wise and keep on
Reading the signs of my body

And I'm on tonight
You know my hips don't lie
And I'm starting to feel it's right
All the attraction, the tension
Don't you see baby, this is perfection

Hey Girl, I can see your body moving
And it's driving me crazy
And I didn't have the slightest idea
Until I saw you dancing

And when you walk up on the dance floor
Nobody cannot ignore the way you move your body, girl
And everything so unexpected - the way you right and left it
So you can keep on shaking it

I never really knew that she could dance like this
She makes a man want to speak Spanish
Como se llama (si), bonita (si), mi casa (si, Shakira Shakira), su casa
Shakira, Shakira

Oh baby when you talk like that
You make a woman go mad
So be wise and keep on
Reading the signs of my body

And I'm on tonight
You know my hips don't lie
And I am starting to feel you boy
Come on lets go, real slow
Don't you see baby asi es perfecto

Oh I know I am on tonight my hips don't lie
And I am starting to feel it's right
All the attraction, the tension
Don't you see baby, this is perfection
Shakira, Shakira

Oh boy, I can see your body moving
Half animal, half man
I don't, don't really know what I'm doing
But you seem to have a plan
My will and self restraint
Have come to fail now, fail now
See, I am doing what I can, but I can't so you know
That's a bit too hard to explain

Baila en la calle de noche
Baila en la calle de d­a

Baila en la calle de noche
Baila en la calle de d­a

I never really knew that she could dance like this
She makes a man want to speak Spanish
Como se llama (si), bonita (si), mi casa (si, Shakira Shakira), su casa
Shakira, Shakira

Oh baby when you talk like that
You know you got me hypnotized
So be wise and keep on
Reading the signs of my body

Senorita, feel the conga, let me see you move like you come from Colombia

Mira en Barranquilla se baila as­, say it!
Mira en Barranquilla se baila as­

Yeah
She's so sexy every man's fantasy a refugee like me back with the Fugees from a 3rd world country
I go back like when 'pac carried crates for Humpty Humpty
I need a whole club dizzy
Why the CIA wanna watch us?
Colombians and Haitians
I ain't guilty, it's a musical transaction
No more do we snatch ropes
Refugees run the seas 'cause we own our own boats

I'm on tonight, my hips don't lie
And I'm starting to feel you boy
Come on let's go, real slow
Baby, like this is perfecto

Oh, you know I am on tonight and my hips don't lie
And I am starting to feel it's right
The attraction, the tension
Baby, like this is perfection

SHAKIRA (f/ Wyclef Jean) LYRICS
;)

Sumiti, I enjoyed your post about warrior and petty tyrant. Thank you.

Happy Birthday Kate...
May all your dreams come true...

Germany v Poland:

That was a close call in the 79th minute. Wow!

Will the Poles hang on?

dude, there are like 3, 4 poles playing on the german team, can you imagine that? scoring..
these guys..man..crappy Karma..no kiddin'!

anyhow,
Shall I sing the polish anthem?

or,
Love, Passion!

Hi everyone at IB, I am new at this blog
but to day is my birthday also.Can you also
throw me a party I have been reading for several
months now and it seems you are having a party
for every tom dick and harry so why not me.

But just maybe this party is just for the mentally deficient people who are already here
at IB blog.

Hi everyone at IB, I am new at this blog
but to day is my birthday also.Can you also
throw me a party I have been reading for several
months now and it seems you are having a party
for every tom dick and harry so why not me.

But just maybe this party is just for the mentally deficient people who are already here
at IB blog.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo......

oooooOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH...NNNOooo..freakin' germans!

ok. grandma's awake, and she's used to be
kicked, by germans, no big deal, they used to call it Ukraine, but, then, nevermind,

Kate's Party, what's happening?

Love, Passion!

What a heart-breaker for Poland in added time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Indeed, AJ, you're right!
let's sing, anyway!

Dabrowski Mazurka
Poland has not yet succumbed.
As long as we remain,
What the foe by force has seized,
Sword in hand we'll gain.

March! March, Dabrowski!
March from Italy to Poland!
Under your command
We shall reach our land.

Cross the Vistula and Warta
And Poles we shall be;
We've been shown by Bonaparte
Ways to victory.

March! March, Dabrowski!

As Czarniecki Poznan town regains,
Fighting with the Swede,
To free our fatherland from chains.
We shall return by sea.

March! March, Dabrowski!

Next time, around, no worries, we just need less plumpers in our team..;)

http://www.polish-flag.com/

Love, Passion!

Argentina - World Cup 2006 Champions

Hey Kate,

I knew you're b-day was coming up, but I wasn't sure when..?

And I just wanted to send you a quick little greeting before I'm out the door again!

I will definately try to make the party 2nite, and since I'm really no good at cooking, just eating, (especially the chocolate cake) how about I bring balloons and streamers?! Oh, and *exactly* what numbers do I need to bring for the birthday cake? Anyone know? ;)

And Kate, when you go for your walk at the park this evening and see those stars glowing in the dark, remember all of us here at Intent and know that we love you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAVE A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy Kate, from your friends at IntentBlog!!

http://xs102.xs.to/xs102/06243/kbday.ds2.jpg

Love ya, North

Post # 42="Hi everyone at IB, I am new at this blog
but to day is my birthday also.Can you also
throw me a party I have been reading for several
months now and it seems you are having a party
for every tom dick and harry so why not me.

But just maybe this party is just for the mentally deficient people who are already here
at IB blog.

42. Posted by RADHAKRISHNA on June 14, 2006 01:49 PM

IF you are here reading everyday for months; does this mean we get to include you in the mentally deficient department, or did you just officially do that yourself in a confessional format?

B.O.Y.

Princess Kate, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! The Royal treatment

includes a massage and pedicure, the velvety red carpet,

a golden throne inlaid with diamonds, a crown fit

for Ms. Cosmic Universe and, of course, a whole lot of

bows and curtsies!

Your Highness, may I have the pleasure of the first dance,

if your Prince(?) will allow it?

Then I may whisper sweet nothings into your ear.

I will tell you what you want to hear.

A slow waltz by the fireside,

a beachwalk bringing in the tide...

A birthday wish for a very good friend,

A night, I'm hoping, that never will end!

A toast for the Angels to sing out...

When the moment comes. Love ya, Kate! Keith

Kate, just looked at your bday card, and noticed your name, on the heart pendant went off center!! whahhh, it was in the center of the heart, like a name-pendant. Sorry sweetie!! Not sure what happened!? Must have occured when I made it into an ornament ball?

I am joining Marek and all, in a toast to you Kate. You are as beautiful in body and face, as you are in spirit; you are completeness of the essence of peace.

North

50. Posted by BooOnYou

Dear boo whatever,
here, have a cake, in it,

They say the first symptom of enlightement, is
carefreeness, or you may cal that the Law of.. Detachement?..nobodies here, cured yet, but it sure is a heck of party, have a seat, no worries, the only question remaining is,
can you dance?

Keith sure can, a slow waltz..hmmnn..
nice,
Love, Passion!

Mi'Lady North, Fabulous card you made for Princess Kate! WOW!!!

We'll see ya at the party, my little soon-to-be gypsy!

Very Happy Birthday to you Kate....

Hope you have a wonderful day!! Everyone loves you here - what better present could you ask for? ;)

RAD

Hi Subhanjan,

Carlos Castaneda is actually a 'he' ;)

I agree that these words have been spoken by many before... and not only in the Hindu culture, but also in Sufism, Taoism etc etc...

It is something I had come across yesterday and happened to find it in Castaneda's book.

Besides does the source matter then if the message is the same?

In light.

oops, boo on you, was on the spiritual side,
sorki, my bad, may the Force, and a little wodka,
carry the dance,
to,
Love, Passion!

thanks geeta.

i also wanted to clarify that i was not offended by your message in suchitra's blogpost. i was just generally annoyed by the rant about the multiple identities blah blah... and did not want my id to be confused with any of the other aliases.

take care!

hello all!! still want to know what EVERYONE feels and thinks about the quantum machine SCIO.
also Castaneda is a great writer and as Deepak has said we are truly fortunate to have had such a writer in these days,,
I read once in a book quoting Sai Baba, that Vivekananda has reincarnated and soon will join Him,, he has been identified as currently studying in Sri Lanka as a univrsity student..Coool!!

see you at the part later, Keith; I hope Kate likes the card, thankyou -I most definately expect a dance from you!!

You too Marek, AND Diablo(won't snort in your ear, promise!!)

North

see you at the part later, Keith; I hope Kate likes the card, thankyou -I most definately expect a dance from you!!

You too Marek, AND Diablo(won't snort in your ear, promise!!)

Here's a pic of me, so you can see who you are dancing with!! Just ignore my son who is in the pic, he won't be with us-his girl is here, and they are exam-studying for tomorrow's english exam...

http://xs301.xs.to/xs301/06214/momson2.jpg

North

see you at the part later, Keith; I hope Kate likes the card, thankyou -I most definately expect a dance from you!!

You too Marek, AND Diablo(won't snort in your ear, promise!!)

Here's a pic of me, so you can see who you are dancing with!! Just ignore my son who is in the pic, he won't be with us-his girl is here, and they are exam-studying for tomorrow's english exam...

http://xs301.xs.to/xs301/06214/momson2.jpg

North

see you at the part later, Keith; I hope Kate likes the card, thankyou -I most definately expect a dance from you!!

You too Marek, AND Diablo(won't snort in your ear, promise!!)

Here's a pic of me, so you can see who you are dancing with!! Just ignore my son who is in the pic, he won't be with us-his girl is here, and they are exam-studying for tomorrow's english exam...

http://xs301.xs.to/xs301/06214/momson2.jpg

North

see you at the part later, Keith; I hope Kate likes the card, thankyou -I most definately expect a dance from you!!

You too Marek, AND Diablo(won't snort in your ear, promise!!)

Here's a pic of me and mine, so you can see who you are dancing with!! Just ignore my son who is in the pic, he won't be with us-his girl is here, and they are exam-studying for tomorrow's english exam...

http://xs301.xs.to/xs301/06214/momson2.jpg

North

Mallika sorry about the refreshing the page, it multi-posted!!(blush)

North

West Indies v India, 2nd Test, St Lucia, 5th day

Lara helps Windies cling on to a draw

The Bulletin by Anand Vasu

June 14, 2006

West Indies 215 and 293 for 7 (Lara 120, Kumble 3-98) drew with India 588 for 8 dec (Sehwag 180, Kaif 148*, Dravid 146).

The partnership between Brian Lara and Shivnarine Chanderpaul helped West Indies claw back after a shaky start © AFP.

Brian Lara scored his second Test century against India, his second slowest innings ever for a score of 50 or more, and though it was not typically brilliant and free-flowing, it was an innings that typified his character and showed just how good a batsman he is under any circumstance. He gave up the big drive for failsafe defence, blunted rather than bludgeoned the bowling into submission and ensured that West Indies pulled off a rousing draw as the tail hung on at the death. They finished on 293 for 7, and garnered a result that they can well be proud of.

Lara's acumen was apparent early on when he decided to bat more than a foot out of his crease to the fast bowlers. This not only cut out any swing that the bowlers might be able to get, but also ensured that the umpires could barely consider giving an lbw decision in the favour of the bowler. What's more, the bowlers were forced to alter the length they operated on, and this meant that it was Lara who controlled the proceedings.

But if Lara was the epitome of control, some of his less illustrious colleagues were quite the opposite. Daren Ganga failed to pick a googly and shouldered arms, losing his off stump. Then Munaf Patel, bowling a superb line and length, pitched one up for the drive and got it to deviate just enough to take the outside edge of Ramnaresh Sarwan's bat. Sarwan, who faced 10 nervous balls including two close lbw shouts, made just 1, completing a forgettable match where he picked up a first-ball duck in the first innings. At 52 for 3 West Indies were in deep trouble, when Lara was joined by Shivnarine Chanderpaul.

Lara looked far from his best, on at least two occasions attempting to play forcing drives through the off side but only managing an inside edge past his stumps, but was skilful enough to tough it out and bring up his half-century. Just occasionally, though, the Lara magic was there for all to see - a couple of crunching cover-drives left fielders dead in their tracks, but those were exceptions in an innings characterised by watchful defence. Chanderpaul, who has been a thorn in India's flesh on so many occasions in the past, placed a high premium on his wicket, batting with good sense and care.

About an hour into the second session India finally separated Lara and Chanderpaul. The two had added 129 and were together for almost three hours, seeing off 43.4 overs. Ironically it was a rank bad ball that did the trick. Anil Kumble, who had doggedly run in over after over, sent down a full-toss outside the off stump and Chanderpaul's eyes lit up. He attempted to smash the ball over midwicket but only managed a mis-hit that Irfan Pathan caught well at wide mid-on. Chanderpaul had made 54, and Dwayne Bravo walked out to join Lara.

But Lara had made his mind up about what he wanted to do, and his powers of concentration in playing long innings are second to none in world cricket. India's bowlers did their best to mix things up but there was simply no beating Lara's broad bat. When the final session began, with Lara past a 100 it seemed as though he had done enough to seal the fate of this Test. But, in a late twist, Sehwag got a ball to drift in and pitch on off, and went past Lara's sweeping bat and struck pad. Asad Rauf, the umpire, upheld an impassioned appeal and suddenly India were back in the game.

Bravo had got his eye in and despite the fall of Lara's wicket batted with authority and even a touch of panache. His down-the-wicket six over long off against Kumble was a bold stroke, coming as it did, so late in the day, when West Indies were desperately trying to hang on for a draw. But with only 10 overs left in the day Kumble struck, having Bravo caught off his pad by Yuvraj Singh at backward short-leg. Bravo's 47 had ensured that the tail was left with only nine overs to survive.

Kumble (42 overs) and Sehwag (30 overs) came in and despite weary arms and shoulders, made Denesh Ramdin and Ian Bradshaw play virtually every ball. There were plenty of shouts for lbws and close catches, and the umpires were tested as much as the batsmen, but in the end, India were left high and dry. The ball was tossed to Patel who bowled a probing over to Ramdin, and induced an outside edge only to see Dravid spill a catch that should have been taken. With barely five minutes left in the day Patel had his man, trapping Bradshaw in front of the stumps.

If the rain that washed out the fourth day began the West Indian revival in this match, it was a Lara special that sealed the deal.

West Indies v India, 2nd Test, St Lucia, 5th day

Lara helps Windies cling on to a draw

The Bulletin by Anand Vasu

June 14, 2006

West Indies 215 and 293 for 7 (Lara 120, Kumble 3-98) drew with India 588 for 8 dec (Sehwag 180, Kaif 148*, Dravid 146).

The partnership between Brian Lara and Shivnarine Chanderpaul helped West Indies claw back after a shaky start © AFP.

Brian Lara scored his second Test century against India, his second slowest innings ever for a score of 50 or more, and though it was not typically brilliant and free-flowing, it was an innings that typified his character and showed just how good a batsman he is under any circumstance. He gave up the big drive for failsafe defence, blunted rather than bludgeoned the bowling into submission and ensured that West Indies pulled off a rousing draw as the tail hung on at the death. They finished on 293 for 7, and garnered a result that they can well be proud of.

Lara's acumen was apparent early on when he decided to bat more than a foot out of his crease to the fast bowlers. This not only cut out any swing that the bowlers might be able to get, but also ensured that the umpires could barely consider giving an lbw decision in the favour of the bowler. What's more, the bowlers were forced to alter the length they operated on, and this meant that it was Lara who controlled the proceedings.

But if Lara was the epitome of control, some of his less illustrious colleagues were quite the opposite. Daren Ganga failed to pick a googly and shouldered arms, losing his off stump. Then Munaf Patel, bowling a superb line and length, pitched one up for the drive and got it to deviate just enough to take the outside edge of Ramnaresh Sarwan's bat. Sarwan, who faced 10 nervous balls including two close lbw shouts, made just 1, completing a forgettable match where he picked up a first-ball duck in the first innings. At 52 for 3 West Indies were in deep trouble, when Lara was joined by Shivnarine Chanderpaul.

Lara looked far from his best, on at least two occasions attempting to play forcing drives through the off side but only managing an inside edge past his stumps, but was skilful enough to tough it out and bring up his half-century. Just occasionally, though, the Lara magic was there for all to see - a couple of crunching cover-drives left fielders dead in their tracks, but those were exceptions in an innings characterised by watchful defence. Chanderpaul, who has been a thorn in India's flesh on so many occasions in the past, placed a high premium on his wicket, batting with good sense and care.

About an hour into the second session India finally separated Lara and Chanderpaul. The two had added 129 and were together for almost three hours, seeing off 43.4 overs. Ironically it was a rank bad ball that did the trick. Anil Kumble, who had doggedly run in over after over, sent down a full-toss outside the off stump and Chanderpaul's eyes lit up. He attempted to smash the ball over midwicket but only managed a mis-hit that Irfan Pathan caught well at wide mid-on. Chanderpaul had made 54, and Dwayne Bravo walked out to join Lara.

But Lara had made his mind up about what he wanted to do, and his powers of concentration in playing long innings are second to none in world cricket. India's bowlers did their best to mix things up but there was simply no beating Lara's broad bat. When the final session began, with Lara past a 100 it seemed as though he had done enough to seal the fate of this Test. But, in a late twist, Sehwag got a ball to drift in and pitch on off, and went past Lara's sweeping bat and struck pad. Asad Rauf, the umpire, upheld an impassioned appeal and suddenly India were back in the game.

Bravo had got his eye in and despite the fall of Lara's wicket batted with authority and even a touch of panache. His down-the-wicket six over long off against Kumble was a bold stroke, coming as it did, so late in the day, when West Indies were desperately trying to hang on for a draw. But with only 10 overs left in the day Kumble struck, having Bravo caught off his pad by Yuvraj Singh at backward short-leg. Bravo's 47 had ensured that the tail was left with only nine overs to survive.

Kumble (42 overs) and Sehwag (30 overs) came in and despite weary arms and shoulders, made Denesh Ramdin and Ian Bradshaw play virtually every ball. There were plenty of shouts for lbws and close catches, and the umpires were tested as much as the batsmen, but in the end, India were left high and dry. The ball was tossed to Patel who bowled a probing over to Ramdin, and induced an outside edge only to see Dravid spill a catch that should have been taken. With barely five minutes left in the day Patel had his man, trapping Bradshaw in front of the stumps.

If the rain that washed out the fourth day began the West Indian revival in this match, it was a Lara special that sealed the deal.

Why does it take so long to transmit a post. Damn!

Paper: Rumsfeld expels US media from Guantanamo Bay

John Byrne
Published: Wednesday June 14, 2006

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The United States military has ordered all independent media off the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base following the suicides of three detainees, RAW STORY has learned.

Writing for the Miami Herald, journalist Carol Rosenberg stated Wednesday morning that the military had "ordered all independent news media off the base by 10 a.m. Wednesday, and had arranged a flight to Miami to expedite their departure."

"A directive from the Office of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld," prompted a two-sentence email that was sent to reporters from the Herald and the Los Angeles Times, which stated: "Media currently on the island will depart on Wednesday, 14 June 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Please be prepared to depart the CBQ [quarters] at 8:00 a.m."

That was the entirety of the email, according to the Herald. An auto-reply email from Rosenberg after an inquiry from RAW STORY indicated that she was still en route from Guantanamo and could not be reached for comment, and the Herald news desk claimed that Rosenberg was the only one to receive the memo.

A Pentagon spokesman has since confirmed the order to Editor and Publisher, but has said it was not related to the journalist's news reports.

"While admitting that Gordon's piece had caused "controversy," he asserted that the move was related to other media outlets threatening to sue if they were not allowed in," Editor and Publisher wrote.

Essentially, the Pentagon says that it began receiving complaints from other news agencies who felt the Herald and the Times were getting more access than they were. Given two options -- to allow more reporters, or to remove the existing reporters -- they chose the latter.

Pentagon press officer J.D Gordon told the online trade publication that the Herald and Times reporters were invited to cover tribunals at the base but subsequently filed stories on the suicides after the tribunals were cancelled. A third journalist, a photographer for the Charlotte Observer, was on the island to produce a piece on the homegrown camp commander. After stories began appearing regarding the suicides, the Pentagon arranged the 10 a.m. flight to Miami.

"The correspondents came down to the base on Saturday to cover the aftermath of the suicides, at the invitation of the admiral in charge of the prison," Rosenberg wrote. "The Pentagon canceled the invitation Tuesday night, despite protests from the newspapers."

Kate, I imagine you with your daughter, and close friends, family; all celebrating the life of Kate. I have a feeling, you know we are with you, and can feel us near; as your thoughts drift to the campsite; we patiently await the woman of the hour!

There are so many Gemini's at IntentBlog this year; and ya'll kept me hoppin' making your cards; and nothing gives me greater pleasure to do this for each of you; especially when a request comes to me, to do so.

Kate, tonight I got an EM, from an online family which I've been EM'ing with since 1997!! from Arizona. They announce they'll be here for my son's grad on the 29th! Isn't that something? After nine years, I get to meet my friends Jane, Stephen and their 3 children, and even their beloved dog! yehhaw,, I hope my great news has added to the joyful tone, being spread tonight around the campfire.

(@)-->---->-- (<--A long-stem rose for you) It is pink, with glitter sparkles that look like dew on it's precious petals.

North

A poem for Kate, about the dancing, northern lights! I tried to bring them with me tonight, to the camp; but, the stars would not let me!

From my third poetry book-Under a Northern Moon-

the cover is a circle. IN the circle, is the universe and stars. Also, on the left in a little nook, is a quarter-moon-man(looks like a finger nail clipping) wearing glasses, that have a hooking arm around the ear; he's reading a book of course, with two books near him, with the stars being his infinite playground. It is in colours of a blue-cemented textured moon; gold glass's; purply-blue books/gold books; and the universe is purple, with a golden milky way, and splash's of gold stars. lol

DANCING NORTHERN LIGHTS

Dancing,
northern lights;
to a silent music,
heard only at night.

Frivolously dashing,
across the sky;
caressing moonbeams,
as they pass by.

Dancing,
northern lights,
out to play;
with the sky
as a dance-floor,
until dawn wakes again.

DDS-7-10-2000

Sorry if it's a repeat poem-post, but it always seems fitting, I bring the dancing northern lights---Where I go!

North

onegirlmanyideas,

That link is great! On top of being the spiritual guru he is, he can also rap! Was that a club hit BTW? In all seriousness, and with total respect to Deepak, I'm just joking... Actually it really is kinda cool. Didn't he do something like that with Dave Stewart?

North,

The b-day card is great--love it!

tiffany:

i heard that dr. chopra is doing some music now, but i don't think he had anything to do with that tune. i think some kid in canada got stoned and cut some of his speeches to music. hee hee.

love...

Oh Wow - Everyone
This is so awesome!
Wow!
I am so moved.

I have a singing engagement
in a few minutes,
but I will return
here as soon as I can.

Thank you so much for making
this so wonderful a day
for me.

An evening like this,
can go on forever ........

I love and treasure
my intent family.
Each one of you.
And I will sing
my best
for All.

Far out!!!
I am feeling the Love,

~ Kate

Sumiti, thank you for not taking my comment to Donna Young seriously. I wrote it in a playful mood, did not mean any harm to any one. I have put that behind me. Please come and join the celebration party in honor of Our ANgel KAte. Have a slice of pizza, and a slice of chocolate cake. Looks like Marek wants to dance with you.

North, you look so radiant, excited, and happy. The card is beautiful.

AJ and Subhanjan, would you please join the party??

Marek, Ron dances well , don't you think?

David, Patzi, come over here please, and have a piece of cake. Have just one bite David.

Whoever visits the open thread is invited to the birthday party for the Angel of the Blog.

Kate, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. You look stunning in that dress. I love those ear rings Kate. Look at all the people that showed up for the party. So many people love you. I see Mallika there. What a beautiful girl she is. I also see that gorgeous Kavita. Here comes Diablo to ask you to dance.

Geeta:
I was napping the whole day today! Did not sleep well last nite so had a hangover sort of! and I dreamt something... i cant recollect the dream fully but it was something like I switched on some lights and found out that the bulbs were blown off! is that a coincidence or r we connected deeper somewhere?
Love & more love to u!
pls sit by me tonite... will u?

Hi Geeta, I snuck away a few minutes to try and see if could find the birthday girl; and I see she made a quick entrance, and then exit; and will return. Thanks for your kind thoughts as per your usual graceful ways.

Tiffany, thanks for the nod re: K's card; always nice to know when one's efforts are appreciated.

Kate, a singing engagement! How very exciting!!

Wait until you hear us all sing happy birthday song to you when you return!! WE been practicing all day!

May your song, be sung in perfect harmony.

I've been saving the magic copper-pipe for the bonfire, when you return. Geeta prepared a feast!

North

a hush fell open the IB
all the lights went out
but she'll be back soon
and when she does return
SURPRISE~
Happy Birthday, Kate!
birthdays are a treasure
and to read your posts
has been a pleasure!

North: that card for Kate is lovely! & the heart off center adds charm to it. :) but know what, North? this leaves me worrying... ur b'day's in august (cud u pls tell us the exact date?) & i cant make such lovely cards. so who'll match ur creativity to express our feelings for u, North? hmmmmm.... ????

Lars, Sumiti: great quotes.
Sumiti, I like the way u summarized the stuff for us. Thanks so much.

onegirlmanyideas: cooool link!:) Thanks!

Radhakrishna: Happy Birthday! hope u r having a gr8 time! pls join us at the angel's b'day party. we will get a cake for u too. :)

Dear Swear, aren't you a sweetheart yourself!! I am 50 on the 7th.

Aww, not to worry, shall I make my own?(giggles.)

North

Well, my eyes are getting droopy!! The men didn't even show UP< to dance as they promised; they musta saw some cutie-patooties elsewhere? Maybe that pic of me and the boyo; scared'em off, I knew I shouldn't have posted it!! (sly grin)

North

Why is it, that it always takes sooooo long

for a women to make herself up?

The carpet is rolled out, Princess Kate.

We await your Majesty's presence.

Do I hear a drum roll?

Now, the trumpets,

how they roar!

Hear 'em?

I do 2!

Stanley Cup Update from Raleigh, NC:Carolina leads series 3-2.

Edmonton v Carolina.

Edmonton scored shorted-handed in OT to extend the series and stave off elimination... live to fight another day. Wow!

PS: H- B-day, K.

A man!!

Ask, and ye shall recieve!!

welcome back Keith!!

AJ-that's nailbiting good ol' Canadian hockey "what-fer" fer ya! Go Oilers GO!! I was there watching in 96!

North

False alarm, please stand by...

North, Wanna dance?

Killer Queen

by Queen's Freddie Mercury

"...guaranteed to blow your mind, anytime!"

I can't dance The Last Waltz, quite yet.

Some ha'ha's while me and Keith kick up on the dance floor!!

Lines to Make You Smile

1.. My husband and I divorced over religious differences. He thought he was God and I didn't.

2.. I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it.

5.. I used to have a handle on life, but it broke.

6.. Don't take life too seriously; no one gets out alive.

7.. You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.

8.. Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.

9.. Earth is the insane asylum for the universe.

10.. I'm not a complete idiot -- Some parts are missing.

11.. Out of my mind. Back in five minutes.

12. NyQuil, the stuffy, sneezy, why-the-heck-is-the-room-spinning medicine.

15.. Consciousness: That time between naps.

16.. Ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

17.. Being "over the hill" is much better than being under it!

18.. Wrinkled Was Not One of the Things I Wanted to Be When I Grew up.

20.. I Have a Degree in Liberal Arts; Do You Want Fries With That?

21.. A hangover is the wrath of grapes.

22.. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a cash advance

23.. Stupidity is not a handicap. Park elsewhere
!
25..He who dies with the most toys is nonetheless dead.

26..A picture is worth a thousand words, but it uses up three thousand times the memory.

27..Ham and eggs. A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig.

28.. The trouble with life is there's no background music.

30.. I smile because I don't know what the hell is going on.

Thanks for the dance, Mi'Lady 2Spirits/North!

I shall laugh myself to bed now. #27, brilliant!

Princess Kate, We'll save that dance, if you would grant me the chance.

Sleep well and sweet dreams, my dear birthday girl!

Always at Your Majesty's service, good-night ya'll! Sir Dansalot

HI Keith, the dance-pleasure was all mine, I assure you! Laughed through every single one, I did!!

But alas, I too must retire.

G'Night Kate, Keith, and any fire-flies out there, buggin' about in the bush's lurking at the sparkling bonfire!

North

This week I feel restless and tired unable to concentrate, the furniture is shifting I ahve found deep seeded fear in my subconciuos now for the healing process to start.

I have notice that this with many people at the moment, in Melbourne Australia, people are acting out there inner most fears then cleansing them or using anger to solve them just wondering if this is happening more frequently around the world?

Part 1.
Hi Everyone,
I have arrived so late at the party, and I see each of you sleeping very contently. The surprise sign is over near the large oak tree that I am sure you were all hiding behind. I imagine the excitement and anticipation. Please do forgive my late arrival. Just like Kate! :)

The food, oh my! (I took a peek in the frig at the leftovers)
and I really appreciate that one last slice of cake was saved for me - Yum!

I do hope RadhaKrishna was served first! And B.O.Y. you had a slice too, I hope! This cake is too delicious to pass up, even the icing is (double) Yum!

interlude

Do you believe that love conquers all?

Love conquers all, but there are battles to be fought and many would perish before everyone settles down for peace. Albeit for a brief period of time till the battle sirens are heard again. Battles rage for the love of a woman, or the land or wealth. But, love it is. Love is the reason, love is the motivation, love is in subversion and love is in assimilation. Love conquers Love.
I am on guard at your campsite as you sleep. May you have a peaceful sleep with pleasant dreams and a beautiful day as you awake. Wish you a happy birthday.

Part 2.
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes, the smiles, the words, the poetry, the care I feel from Seascape, swear aam, Navin, Norm, Marek, Mallika, Narad, Geeta, Heather, OGMI, Ron, Kavita, Diablo, Andaleeb, Tiffany, North, Keith, RAD, Donna Young - to each of you, my love.

I did have a fantastic day, Earlier when I arrived home, I heard a chanteuse to rival me!There is a song bird perched in the oak tree in my front yard - whistling a tune, and I gazing up - hoping to catch a view of this singer extraordinaire, and enjoying the song - and
whistling back :)

I close my eyes. Just listening, surrendering to the moment. Bird, song, Me.

The fire has gone out at the campsite. It is very late. You are all resting peacefully, and I have my sleeping bag unrolled, and near to the center of our group (thanks for leaving space for me).
As I grap my pillow, and feel my sleepy eyes closing, a thought comes to me.
Love conquers all.
'Sweet dreams are made of this, and who am I to disagree'.

~Your Kate

I feel safe with you Dark Knight, you will make certain the sun comes to wake us sleepy heads up :)
You are dear to give us your protection.
I am so drowsy, and soon with fall into dreams. Stay awake and watch over me, and I will grant you any wish you desire.
With love,
~ Kate

I will keep away the wild beasts lurking in the woods and waylaying for a chance to prowl and turn your dreams into nightmares. Don't get perturbed if you hear a gentle gallop of the horse or a slashing of a blade. You are in good hands and be assured till you see the first rays of sunlight and the early morning due collects on the tiny blades of grass in the green meadow and the birds sing a wake up call and wish a happy birthday to your adorable presence in their midst.

You are welcome to the next Intentblog party. RSVP
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Whosoever said lunatics are lonely people and they love no one was wrong? He should come and visit them about twice a week at Intentblog Campfire Party. They get together early in the evening around a campfire and celebrate their lunacy, enjoy each other’s company, listen to each other’s further adventures into idiocy, congratulate each other on their progress, pat each other’s shoulders and backs and when they are not grinning or laughing, they are squatting, legs crossed, eyes closed, arms extending to their knees, posture straight, and in their heads, third eyes open , they are walking on spiritual paths.

In a recent gathering, they had booze, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dominos Vegetarian Pizza, Popcorn, Pigs Feet Curry, Chutney from green mangoes from India, Dosa and Masala with raita, Kentucky Moonshine, Bud Bear and for the desert, cherries, pastries and cakes. They raised their glasses, offered a toast to their super spiritual guru writing another book, Kabala: New Insights Into Lunacy, in the lower West Coast of USA. Since he never comes to their parties, the lunatics always hang from an oak tree a big photo of their guru framed in sandal wood from holy hills of Malabari in India, and place garlands of marigold on the frame in a manner that garlands are around the neck of their holy deity. All of them got initial inspiration to be a lunatic from their holy guru.

They sleep in their bags huddled together, and sometime have been observed performing weird dances in their sleep. Sleep walking and sleep chatting is a common phenomenon at the camp site, lasting till early hours of the morning. Next morning, all of them fully approved for their lunacy by their camp mates under the hanging picture of their guru with a divine smile extending almost to the corners of his lips, they pack their sleeping bags and off they go to Kentucky, Colorado, West Virginia, North of the border or wherever their permanent lunatic abodes are. But they cannot wait for another day to start preparing themselves for the next party. So the intense lunacy with spiritual intent goes on and on, biweekly, week after week. It is hoped their numbers will increase, soon surpassing the critical mass, when no sane person will be left in the world.

Subhanjan Sengupta,

You pronounce:

My dear Spencer:

"I hope you are fine, and in good health.
I must say, and please do not mind, it is not a matter of pride for one to say that one has no patience. Adding to this, I do not regret to comment that any mature, educated and civilised man has patience; whether it is patience for reading fat yet marvelous books, or patience to control ones genetals when in bed with wife. Patience is the first sign of a civilised man."

Subhanjan, you speak of "controlling one's genitals!"

Well, dear madam, I don't know how much you know about controlling genitals and I don't know what a man's education has to do with patience and genitals. Perhaps I am on the cusp of learning something new from an expert like you.

When it comes to my genitals, FYI, I am pretty eclectic in taste and in how I indulge it. And am pretty sure you will never find out. I cannot understand why you would be talking about genitals, perhaps you are fixated with them while being a little love starved! You must be under the influence of something rather strange, fair lady!

Spence

Yes indeed, Anon; and I see; you are as much a lunatic here as the rest of us; to "know" "follow" the routine; to which of course, you would have had to participate IN, to come to your conclusions?

What a nimrod you are Anon!! Bitch, bitch, whine, whine; yet, you come back day after day, reading blog after blog, posting the same disgust....yet, you continue to return?

I wonder Anon-who is more lunatic? you or us? You see, we don't take notes at our camp parties, but I see---that you do? You noticed every escapade, and hadn't missed one. very observant, while you mingle with us lunatics.

ConciousOne

http://reports.discoverychannel.ca/servlet/an/discovery/1/20060512/discovery_fuel_060512/20060512?hub=DiscoveryReport

Poor Anon, he is so miserable in life; that he has to go to great lengths, to make everyone else miserable, wherever he goes.

He calls us lunatics? yet, isn't it a lot like a lunatic, to continue coming to a blog-where you hate everyone, just to tell them so?

Anon-you are a lunatic teaching the rest your lunacy maybe?

Spencer, I think you are taking the whole thing out of context, and why bring it HERE< in the new OT thread? geez

CO

Heya kids,
How's everybody doing? no hangovers?, no intoxications?, nobody pregnant? good party! ;)
Great card, North, and the picture, but where did
Navin sneek out..last night..and did Ron indeed step on nobodies toes..?
And what about Diablo..and who is the Dark Knight?

But the question was does love conquers all..?
Love for what? thats the question,

of,
Love, Passion!

"How's everybody doing? no hangovers?, no intoxications?, nobody pregnant? good party! ;)
But the question was does love conquers all..?
Love for what? thats the question,"

It is always fun to read your posts. Two thumbs up! Keep coming!

'mrng Marek!
I was admiring the innocent look on ur face as u were awakening to the beauty & joy of life that this new day brings!

I woke up early... just as the first rays of the sun fell on Kate's glowing face... oh! the smile that was still lingering on her lips... i wish I cud still time to continue gazing at the radiance until eternity...

The birds were chirping a new tune... I would believe they were singing something like "love conquers all... " what a melody!

Geeta was by my side all along & I felt so warm & cozy in the nest of her motherly arms... she has the glow of the DIVINE MOTHER on her beautiful face when she sleeps & yes guys, its true that she chants the lord's name with every breath she takes...even as she sleeps!

Keith was in bliss last nite. After the beautiful, graceful dance with North. His two little angels were resting by his side.

North had a good nite's sleep. She was in a continuous creative stupor wherein her artist mind was working on some new ideas all along even when the dewdrops on the tender green leaves of the tree above fell on her eyes!

Heather said something in her sleep last nite. I couldnt make out but it sounded very much like "Yimberzals by the banks of river Jhelum". She looks so pale after that flu bout but the pallor adds grace to her pure mind thats reflected in her beautiful face!

Navin woke up & disappeared soon after midnight, as soon as his cellphone buzzed. He was speaking with someone unknown to me about the sensex...

Harb, Diablo, Ron & others continued to sleep.

Tiffany was tucked quietly under her comforter. I think she caught me gazing at the stars & gave a sweet smile in appreciation.

A heavenly figure in shining armor that was by Kate's side all nite rose & disappeared in the dust raised by the gallops of his horse when he saw me opening my eyes & looking at him with curiosity....

Oh God! Bless my loved ones! May every new day bring sunshine, love, peace & glory into our lives!

A little something..

Silence reveals itself only to itself. Only when we enter as nothing and stay as nothing, will silence open its secret. Its secret is itself. That's why I say all the words, books, teachings, and all the teachers can only get you to the door, and perhaps entice you to enter. Once there, you start to feel the presence of silence very powerfully. When this happens, something spontaneously arises that's willing to enter it without being somebody. That is the sacred invitation. Inside you find that silence is the final and ultimate teacher and the final and ultimate teaching. It's the only teacher that won't speak to you. Silence is the only teacher and teaching that keeps our humanness on its knees all the time. With any other teaching or teacher, we find we can get up. We can think, "Oh, I heard Adya said dah,dah,dah, and it sounds good," and we find outselves lifting up off the floor of surrender. We turn Away from our most sacred and beautiful humility.

Silence is the ultimate and best teacher, because in silence is the neverending welcoming to do that which our human heart truly desires, which is to always be with our knees on the floor, always be in that sort of devotion to Truth. Silence is the only teaching and the only teacher that is there all the time. Every minute that you are awake, every minute that you are alive, every minute that you breathe, it's right there.(emptiness dancing by Adyashanti)

Swear aam not spiritual !, swear you are hilarious!

"she has the glow of the DIVINE MOTHER on her beautiful face when she sleeps & yes guys, its true that she chants the lord's name with every breath she takes...even as she sleeps!"

Ah, LADY of the DIVINE! She aught to be ENSHRINED.

"Heather said something in her sleep last nite. I couldnt make out but it sounded very much like "Yimberzals by the banks of river Jhelum"."

And did she also say, "Rahul, Rahul?" Next time, please pay close attention. We should not miss any part of the Oracles.

Anon just proved something critical!! He/she is as lunatical as the rest of us! Welcome to your nightmare, Anon; it is up to you to change the "channel" is it not?

ruth: your words and thoughts are so profound, deep. I believe SILENCE IS GOD. Thank you ruth.

Swear, there is an old, old evolved, beautiful, soul witnessing all the wise words you pen my dear cyber niece. I am so proud of you. God bless. Jai Santoshi Ma.

Marek, I think Ron is an accomplished graceful dancer, and a thorough gentleman. What a party last night!! Did you lace my orange juice with a little vodka?? I slept like a log next to my beautiful cyber niece.

Marek, the dark knight, is new to IB, and our camp. He is a very gallant dark knight, rides the most beautiful white horse, he was watching over all of us last night, and disappeared when the rays of sun came dancing to meet our sleepy faces.

Marek, did you know there was a reporter, Anon from the IB Gazette. He has written an article on our camp. I laughed so much reading it, that I cried. May I bless you dear Marek??

Dear blog friends have a great day today.

Good morning campers!! Ooh what a night...

Hi Geeta; you are very humourous this morning, nice to read your thoughts, I giggled with you; and almost choked on my coffee, toast and jam!

Ahh, so Anon is a reporter? now I get it! shhhhH

Have a great day too, Geeta. Kate, the birthday girl, hope you are not to hungover, OR heavy of feet, from all the dancing. I hope your voice is recovered from you singing engagement!!

sprinkling glittered sparklies all around the camp; to awaken the sleepy-heads!!

My son is about to leave soon to write his first, of 4 exams in 4 days! The pressure is mounting. He is confident of himself; so he's not as bad as some students! whew!! Off to go cook him up some brunch!

North

One more disgruntled alias

Armed with destructive canons

Fueled with deranged senses

Fixated with diabolic incense

And is our intricate asinine

insane reporter Anon

Belated wishes to Kate. I couldn't make it to the campsite. So I sent the reporter. It is sad that he was attacked by the wolves in the woods. All is well; Dark Knight was there to protect you all from the rabid attacks of the werewolf.

Dear Kate, I want to wish you a belated Happy Birthday! I had planned to do so last night, but found myself tied-up with other business. So Happy Birthday! Patzi

David, Do you perchance happen to know about the San Luis Valley and the Sand Dunes in SW Colorado? Having lived in CO for so many years, I thought you might have some experience with this area. I was reading on the web this morning that a drive over one of the mountain passes can be quite a unique travel adventure for an out-of-state visitor. Patzi

Indeed,

Got lots more than just loose furniture around here,

the damn world is spinning a 'mile a minute' (or whatever),

and yet one is not going anywhere;

like a Greek hero caught up in the water
yet being able to pluck the overhanging grape.

And the splash from jumping to catch the grape
produces ripples in the water
corrupting the former peace ere Tantalus want;

so much for sacrificing a son.

Eternal Spring banished into the Under
year to year.

Reffing 97 as a Dark Knight complements
a fraud
in noting the morning ‘due’
is actually only one’s daily tax to pay.

And as I try to drink from me wading waters
the unpaid toll remains a raised dam
leaving me parched and athirst within a sea of water;

as the grape once more lowers as I stagger to stand . . .

peace

Dear Marek & Swear,
I had no intention of sneaking out from your party. The call I received on my cellphone was from Zion, so I had to jump out of the Matrix to attend to my duties as Neo. ;)

Dear Spencer,
I think Subhanjan is a male name and you are mistakenly addressing him as "fair lady". LOL. But I agree that the language he uses is rather strange. He seems to be a young boy of 20 whose spiritual journey has just begun. Good luck to him.

Dear Subhanjan,
Here is a big brotherly tip for you. The day you are able to say in one line what you took a 100 lines to say.....consider yourself half-enlightened. Welcome to the blog. Hope you make many friends here.

Dear Craig,
You have a talent for poetry. And a very fiery poetry at that. Keep it up.

Cheers!
Navin

Dear Anon,
Live in the present moment. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Listen with your ears. See with your eyes. Feel with your heart. Think (but not overly so). Speak when appropriate. Perform your actions with skill. Teach by example (do not preach, or you will repel most people, and I know that by experience). Never let your words or actions intend to hurt yourself or another.
Stay silent as often as possible. Supreme good is in all things.
The divine realization.

Since this is an open thread, I thought this very troubling news should be addressed:

COLOMBO — A powerful land mine ripped through a packed bus in northern Sri Lanka on Thursday, killing at least 64 people in the worst act of violence since a 2002 ceasefire, the army said. Sri Lanka's air force responded by bombing rebel-held areas in the northeast.

The government blamed the Tamil Tiger rebels for blowing up the bus crowded with commuters and schoolchildren — spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella called it “a barbaric act” — but the rebels denied responsibility.

Thursday's violence came during nearly a year of fighting that began with last summer's assassination of Sri Lanka's foreign minister. With the ceasefire as shaky as ever and diplomats saying relations between the government and Tigers are at a low point, Sri Lanka appeared once again on the brink of full-scale war.

Dear Kate,
When you have ears to hear, and eyes to see, and you know the truth and live it, love is all there is.

Dear IB lunatics,

IB thanks you for your recurrent nocturnal escapades at the camp sites of lunacy twice a week.

IB is now happy to announce that the head honcho of the committee on spreading spirituality, love and peace around the globe, is contemplating authoring an altogather new book, appropriately titled: Spiritual Hallucinations of the Lunatics.

Your contributions are welcome and if accepted to be included in the final draft of the book, will be appropriately rewarded from the royalty revenues, that might approximate from about 5 cent per word to as much as few thousand bucks for your entire article, depending on the publicity of the book at spiritual blog sites, temples, churches and other places where the like minded love to gather routinely and nourish their lunacy.

The book will be placed under the general category of Mental Diseases, with a subcategory of Interpretation of Dreams and Spiritual Stupors.

Another book already in preparation is Kabala: Further Insights Into Lunacy.

Anon
Reporter for the IB Gazette

Post Script: Please keep us posted of your meetings, picnics, parties, symposia, ceremonies for the initiates etc. All efforts will be made to cover the events and reported here the next morning that you can enjoy at breakfast time with your ras-gulla with tea or a Dunkin doughnut with coffee, whatever your preferences.

Dear Ambasteve,
Very sad news indeed.

World cup update: A great match is going on currently between England and Trinidad & Tobago. Until half time, both teams are tied without any goals scored. T&T are putting up a great fight against the much fancied team of England who are one of the contenders for lifting the cup. In fact, they even came quite close to taking a lead over England! Citizens of T & T, be proud of your team.

Cheers!
Navin

Anon: did the Sasquash eat your lunch and now u r upset, why r u so cynical, didn't get enuff luv in childhood? R u blaming kind-hearted people who r having a little fun because u r miserable? Poor baby! Here, here, lonely one, mama and papa love u! Don't be so sad!

Recent ids of the Midguy(multiple id guy) which were/are active:

Omar Khayyam: First used effectively to counter Navin in the Weekly Intent.
Someone, rumi: same

Critic, Rumi: (also used against heather in Auto-manacled, weekly intent)

Saul: to counter Heather, Geeta and Divya with sharp words and becoming too personal in Auto-manacled and Mallikas immigrants threads.

Raj, saul: to counter Norm(who supported Divya)

Anon: to mock intentbloggers having fun and leave no chance in ridiculing Geeta and Heather in particular.

Ghulam nabi, Razia, Jamesbond007, Andaleeb etc to counter Rahul pandita (on ravana thread)

And a few others like  which pop up to bolster his ids and create an illusion of many voices and subtle variations to belittle certain people.(Navin, Heather, Geeta, Divya)

SOME OF THESE IDS WHEN CONFRONTED WOULD NOT RESPOND. THEY DON’T HAVE TO DEFEND WHAT THEY SAY. THEY JUST ACCUSE AND LET IT OUT.

Baghwan: to counter Chopra family and friends.

Narad Muni: sing poetry of Ravi Kopra belittling spirituality, gurus and the seekers.

My guess is Baghwan and Narad will continue their musings and poetry while the attack on certain intentbloggers( Divya, Rahul, Geeta, Heather, Navin, and who ever supports them inparticular)if continued with fervor would be by the disguised ids.

Ps: These are observations and interpretations. I may have missed a few and may be remotely wrong in one or two, but u all know how it is. It is his choice to use multiple ids, but it is only fair for people who interact with these ids to have the knowledge of it. That's where I come in trying to interpret.

To Navin,Spence,Sumiti,Geeta,North

Hi Navin

Thanks for your advice. You are right. But the quality you are talking about is that possessed by great men like Socrates or Buddha. And I am no prophet, sage, monk, or philosopher; just an ordinary person struggling to survive with millions of others like me. Consequently, my wisdom does not go far enough to promote my views in a sentence or two. Sri Ramakrishna Paramhangshadev was able to do so. Not me.

And thanks for wiping out the misconception of Spence.

I AM INDEED A BOY.

Hi Spence,

I hope you are fine.
And for your kind information, I am a male, and 20. I see Navin predicts pretty well.

I believe you are a grown up man. When you say something like : "I don't know what a man's education has to do with patience and genitals."
I would say that the very conception of education is not clear to you.
Education is not just about university studies and degrees. It is about everything that builds up a man. If my words seem meaningless to me, forget me. You, I think, have grown too old to understand the important things of life. I am not saying that you are a spoiled brat. What I am saying is that your thoughts are nothing but ordinary and commonplace.

Dear Sumiti,

You are definitely right in a certain sense. THe source hardly matters. It is the words that are more important than the source.
Again, you are very much wrong.
The soucre matters a lot. Wise men speak the same thing, but in different ways. Even we speak big words. But there is a difference. Have you thought of it? It is the way the words of wisdom are spoken that has lots to teach one. Sri Ramakrishna is an extremely enlightened man of all ages. His words are so simple, yet astronomically powerful. Paulo Coelho, Antonie de Saint Exupery, Osho, Carlos Castanada, Robin Sharma, all speak great words. But the source of all their wisdom lies in the great scriptures and principles of Christ and Buddha. Consequently, I think, reading the Vedas, or the Gospel, which are the mother of all wisdom, is a different experience altogether.

Dear Geeta,

I am new to this blog, and I have no idead of this party. Can you tell me more about it.

My dear North,

I am glad that you have read "The Last Leaf".
I appreciate your feelings.

How is your son doing? Preparing to leave for the future that is waiting for him?
Convey my hopes and wishes to him. I hope he succeeds in attaining glory. He must not fade away like countless others do. We sleep, eat, shit, make love and eventually die. The world never knows us. Your son, I wish, will grow up to be the next Einstein or Lincon.

And for the entire house:
ENJOY THE WORLD CUP

Subhanjan

Those 'right-wingers' have effectively destroyed our intent with their multiple IDed cynic who seems to have nothing but time to spend on promoting nothing.

Wow! The party of 'Christians' being the most evil of all. . .

peace

Just this week! My girlfriends thirteen year old daughter, brings home “Camp Finance Park,” this week. The highlights of this ‘Junior Achievement of Washington’ ‘camp,’ the lealflet distributed at the local public school, is such wonderful ‘stuff’ such as

 Careers, education and EARNING POTENTIAL
 PAY BY CREDIT? HOW ABOUT DEBIT?
 cars, insurance, and INVESTING
 become an adult and figure out how YOU WILL SPEND YOUR MONEY

O yeah and of course the ‘camp,’ 9 to 3 for a week this summer, is a $180.

Students, our children, have not read Rousseau, Plato, Bertrand’s logic contained in those Hurley books, or studied Latin or Chinese yet (at least not in the Seattle school district), but we waste no time in making them good little (or, -a lot- ideally right!) consumers.

Yeah let’s prepare those future consumers and show them how to apply for their credit cards . . .

My God!

Elsewhere.

The kid in front of the store wants signatures to repeal the DEATH TAX

When they is taxing one even upon death

there is something gone wrong around here,
what it is is manifestly clear
there is a army and air force standing
Constitution breaking

protecting politicians, bankers, and CEOs.

And I have black youths asking me to sign petitions (which I did of course b/c me and my brother gotta have some solidarity!!!).

But, O my God, now-a-days instead of hanging him from a tree,
‘the man’ just makes another tax!

Castration without representation!

Fu***** capitalists, spineless democrats, and attacking ‘Christian’ a.k.a., ‘Republican’ soldiers.

And just exactly what is ‘a civilian?’ A civilian!

(O and thanks Navin, and a good day to you sir!)

Rubbish . . .

"We sleep, eat, shit, make love and eventually die."

How true! How true! This is the basic stuff, people. Living and procreating. Like animals do.

The rest you can call anything and biologically speaking means nothing - ego, wealth, greed, name, fame, wisdom, scholarship, spirituality, power, anger, compassion, mysticism, magic etc etc...

Dear Craig,
Accept peace.
Not as the world gives you, which is made up of temporary peace treaties.
Accept Peace.
You will know when you have,
when you can no longer speak of revolution.

Subharjan,

Since you are such an expert on thoughts and thought processes and since you have concluded that mine are just plain ordinary and commonplace, I am honored to know that I have met Einstein incarnate, thinker extraordinaire.

You have clearly shown how extraordinary you are when you referred to a man's education as it relates to his patience and genitals. What an extraordinary thinker you are! Wow! I am bowled over!

If you are a gay man, sorry, I am not interested!

Perhaps we should recommend you to the Nobel Prize Foundation for seious consideration for an award as receipient/laureate for extraordinary thoughts and revelations (in category literature). BTW, I am going to altruistically contact the Swedish Academy, momentarily, to get your 'esteemed' name in the bag for the award!

Spence.

Subhanjan, you must forgive me for not reading your long comments. The main reasons are senility, and attention deficit disorder. So if the comment is long I usually skip it. Will you please write some comments that are short??

But please come to one of our parties, and have a bite to eat, meet every one, and see for yourself. If you like us please stick around. If not find a blog that suits you better.

Most of us are nice, kind, friendly. There are some who are not. But life is like that, there is good and bad. I have many faults. One of them is I talk too much. Thank you for asking me.

Dear Subhanjan Sengupta; it was difficult for me to read it all; but, it was well worth the effort! Wonderful and inspiring story of the human spirit, and it's capacity to overcome any adversity; if only love is kept in their heart.

Thankyou once again, I enjoyed the read! My son will graciously appreciate your blessings of splendid and grande hopes. He wrote his first exam today(over 3 hours) and one on Monday and Tuesday, and he's done school until September's college entrance!

Lots to do, to get him moved almost 500 miles away, but it will be done. Thankyou for your kindness,

North

Ignore spencer Subhanjan, he's a tuffy who likes to badger people

even though he knows you are only a kid in college, he doesn't stop and tries to make an argument out of nothing

spencer, grow up man and leave the kid alone

go catch a bad guy like navin

"go catch a bad guy like navin"

A moment ago somebody called him a gay looking young man. And now "a bad guy"!

Folks, what's up? When would you leave the dude alone?

Some people don't have the education and the patience or the genitals to take on tough guys. Instead they prefers to bully the kids who says so.

Now, what genitalia have to do with love, peace, war, compassion or being godly or bullying?

That's a question Subhanjan has to answer.
When you say something like : "I don't know what a man's love, peace, war or compasion has to do with education, patience and genitals."
I would say that the very conception of genitals is not clear to you. Anon, you are but an ordinary moron like Spence in Subhajans world.

Hi Subhanjan..

I read all your posts, and I should say I am very impressed!! And all this at mere 20!! You have a bright future ahead of ya brother! Keep them coming , maybe a shorter version perhaps ;)
As Geeta said most of us are kind and friendly, trust me!! :) So please keep blogging...

North...you sound like my mum, she always tensed about my exams as well (more than me infact)!!! I hope all your son's exams go very well.

Ok...till next time...

Rad

Hi Rad, yup! I want nothing but the best for my son. He knows this. He knows I push him with gentleness and guidingly for his own benefit-to teach. He's a great kid, and I know he'll do well in college; though the first semester is a major achievement! lol thankyou for your blessings for his exams Rad, greatly appreciated!

I don't see too many familiar names today? Everyone get lost at the camp lastnight?

North

When one quits thinking about revolution, then the game is over!

If 'our' government can fight as many wars as they can manufacture, and I have to pay for it; I am not going to be implicated in murder without at least 'setting the record' straight.

As a fellow human being on the face of this planet, it is my duty to you, my fellow 'man,' to declare that now is the time for a revolution of our collective heart, mind, and soul:

and a world revolution of humankind against the corrupt governments of this world, the United States being the primal transgressor!

Elsewise the incorporated greed of this day, shall indeed render humankind hopelessly impotent in the face of people continuing to kill for money, 'freedom,' and God.

And the bullshit endlessly continues . . .

I am not killing anybody, but the Iraqi and Afghani body counts are testimony to the fact people are being killed.

I will not have 'personal peace' til this stops!

peace

Craig, Is your blood pressure in the normal range

most of the time? It's just that I am concerned

about your health, being a type A and all. If it

has been checked and you are fine, good! My bad!

...You never said if you prayed...

If you do, is it a prayer filled with all the problems

of the world and what should be done?

Are you a Deist who is mad because God justs sits

back, reclining, and seeming not to intervene?

Are you not grateful for your family and friends?

Doesn't the very feeling of thankfullness, bring

with it, a moments peace in your heart?

Yet you seem to belittle the very thing you are

asking for, in my subjective opinion, my spam.

Maybe a pacifist should convey a sense of peace,

as a war-monger conveys a sense of imminent battle.

The only thing I perceive from you, Craig,

is "rage against the machine" and our Creator.

Hope I'm completely wrong and a jerk for saying so, Keith

THE COW AND HINDUS

Dear friends may I introduce another subject please?? What do you think about this subject?

When the Aryans settled in India, cow was the only animal they had domesticated. In the Vedic age cows were a real blessing to the community. Cows gave milk, meat, the skin was used for shelter and clothing.

Rig Veda says," I speak to those who are aware: Do not harm the cow, for in so doing, you are harming the Earth and all of Humanity." The community in the Vedic age was indebted to the cow in many ways. This may have made them regard cow with devotion.

The Vedic reference book, NIGHANTU offers nine Sanskrit names for the cow, three of which namely, Aghnya, Ahi, and Aditi, mean not to be killed.

Shri Krishna, was a cowherd, and his love for the cow is celebrated through out the Vedic literature.

There is no formal worship of a cow-goddess in Hindu temples. But we see many cows near temples.

Among the fanatic masses of India slaughtering of cows will be a controversial issue for years to come.

Friends what are your comments? Please comment.

We could also discuss vegetarianism if you all do not mind.

Dear Geeta,
Thanks for sharing about this subject. I didn't know that story but I have heard (herd, :)about the tradition of non-harm to cows.

I choose to not eat meat.

Yet, sometimes I will make an exception - when a meal is offered to me - from loving hands that have prepared it, and I am being served as a guest. Most times, I choose the salad or vegetables or fruit, and pass on the meat dish.

I really enjoyed the leftover pizza. You are so dear to make it for me, on my b-day.

With love,
~ Kate

Kate, Angel Kate, how was your special day?? If you can, please come visit me on your way to DC, or on the way back. From here it takes me 5 and a half hours to drive to my daughter's house. She lives in DC and closer to the Maryland border. What day were you planning to visit your mother??

Have you always been a vegetarian?? Is this a recent change?? Is non-injury your main reason for the vegetarianism??

Kate, God bless you.

Insights on vegetarianism.

Albert Einstein--It is my view that the vegetarian manner of living, by its purely physical effect on the human temperament, would most beneficially influence the lot of mankind.

Pythagoras--As long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed he who sows the seeds of murder and pain can not reap joy and love.

George Bernard Shaw--When a man wants to murder a tiger, he calls it sport; when a tiger wants to murder him he calls it ferocity.

The eating of meat extinguishes the seed of great compassion.--Mahaparinirvana Sutra.(Buddhist scripture)

The Essene Gospel of Peace--And thew flesh of slain beasts in his body will become his own tomb. For I tell you trulyhe who kills, kills himself, and whoso eats the flesh of slain beasts, eats the body of death.

Mahatma Gandhi--The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be measured by the way in which its animals are treated.

Friends, these quotes are making me feel like I should become a vegetarian!!

Dear Geeta,
Oh I would love to visit with you. It would make me so happy.

I had a wonderful birthday. I did spend much of my day with my daughter. She joined me on my walk at the park. And we enjoyed a Mexican dinner (which is a favorite cuisine of Tiffany's).

I chose to become a vegetarian 8 years ago, after reading the book 'May All Be Fed' by John Robbins.

He speaks of non-harm towards animals. He also points out the cost of feeding animals and how much water it takes for all these animals to drink - only to be slaughtered. And eaten.

This practice, when millions of humans are starving - and could be the beneficiaries of the grain and water being given to these animals.

He mentions how economical it is to grow grains and beans. And how delicious vegetarian dishes can be.

Thank you for asking.

I love you, Geeta
~Kate

Do you know anyone with a split personality?

1. They are nice at the office, competent, efficient, professional, admired for the good they they do etc?

2. But in their private life, they are sad, miserable, insecure and lonely?

Why is this?

Flash News: Bill Gates on a 2 year vacation -

http://in.rediff.com/money/2006/jun/16gates.htm

http://www.gatesfoundation.org/AboutUs/Announcements/Announce-060615.htm

Sameer

Interpreter,

I thought you were a wise guy n even told you so.. but you DISAPPOINT me big time!!

What is with you and your analysis man..

Me?? Someone and Critic??

I dont remember critic, but Someone I do..I agree with her..which she most probably is.. feminine energy and all that. But I am Rumi.And I will not let anyone claim credit for my words. Too much of an ego for that.

I yet cannot believe you wrote the last post.. it looked more of the rantings of that turd Navin.

And if you have, then displayed the US VS THEM so strongly, which Deepak has been talking of. Does anyone here read the posts or just commentS?

Gimme a break.. I have lavished praises on quite a few..including you, Sumiti, Etc.. SO I am a fair guy. But again I am disappointed buddy.

Though I Know this is the handiwork of that Navin.. You were very fair to what you had said to Heather..So it has to be him. Come on here with his rants again.Dilute the sordidness of the fact that there were so many who dislike him. Any guesses how many ids he has!!

Anyways, if you clarify it I would like it.. or then I will just ignore you like I do Heather..I understand PMS and all that....but she seems to be on it continuously. Love me, love my dog logic, does not appeal to me. So would rather leave her alone.

Was talking to a buddy about IB and my experience there.All he had to say was that he cannot understand the fan club goings on there. Psycophancy at its enth degree. If you are sane and question the goings on then you are an alias?? Of who? and Why??

Crazy..But Again.. no one can be as crazy to do this on every thread, when everyone has moved on , except that nerd Navin.. now y'all know why he gathers so much dislike!!

Navin, you wanna go on bleating.. do it, But DONT mention my name again !!

Let the others who he has accused speak for themselves.How can they allow themselves to be clubbed by a lunatic??

Geeta:
Some years ago I recd this fwd. There r no typos, this is the actual essay on "cow"!

"The cow is a successful animal. Also he is quadrupud, and because he is female, he give milk,but will do so when he is got child.He is same like God,sacred to Hindus and useful to man.But he has got four legs together. Two are forward and two are afterwards.

"His whole body can be utilised for use. More so the milk. What can it do? Various ghee, butter, cream, curd, why and the condensed milk and so forth. Also he is useful to cobbler, watermans and mankind generally.

"His motion is slow only because he is of asitudinious species. Also his other motion is much useful to trees, plants as well as making flat cakes in hand and drying in the sun. Cow is the only animal that extricates his feeding
after eating. Then afterwards she chew with his teeth whom are situated in the inside of the mouth. He is incessantly in the meadows in the grass.

"His only attacking and defending organ is the horn, specially so when he is got child. This is done by knowing his head whereby he causes the weapons to be paralleled to the ground of the earth and instantly proceed with great
velocity forwards.

"He has got tails also, but not like similar animals. It has hairs on the other end of the other side. This is done to frighten away the flies which alight on his body whereupon he gives hit with it.

The palms of his feet are soft unto the touch. So the grasses head is not crushed. At night time have poses by looking down on the ground and he shouts his eyes like his relatives, the horse does not do so.

"This is the cow."

Could u sense out of this? :)

Has anyone read "Heads & Tails" by Maneka Gandhi?

"it looked more of the rantings of that turd Navin."

What a new way to hurl insults!

*****

"Heather..I understand PMS and all that....but she seems to be on it continuously. Love me, love my dog logic, does not appeal to me."

PMS and love! Any connection?

Poetry Corner - Women, women

Women, women
So vain
Plucking grey hair
Coloring grey hair
Injecting botox
Liposuction
Tummy tucks
Bottom cuts
Uplifts for drooping breasts
Silicon gels for small breasts
Mud baths
Face massage
What for?
Women, women
So vain
Why they want
To look young and beautiful?
Is it because
"A thing of beauty is for ever"?

~Ravi Kopra

Note: Inspired by Mallika's blog.

Dear Anon/Ravi,
In your post #133 you said, "A moment ago somebody called him a gay looking young man". Spencer called Subhanjan gay and not me.
Did you forget to wear your glasses when you read Spencer's post, Anon-Omoron? And keep those new names like A, B, coming.

Cheers!
Navin

Hi Navin,

We haven't interacted on IB before and I really don't want to start it off being nasty... but please give the ID hunt a rest now!!!

Do you have any perspective on how much you have defrayed the focus of IB on several threads over the last week? Say you find out the 'real' identities behind all these people, what is the point of the exercise? A personal vendetta or a pat on your back or something?

Personally speaking, this whole obsession with 'outing' people has been more distracting and annoying than Bhagwan Yogiraj or Narad Muni's musings.

Let's just give it a rest and keep it real/ down to earth.

Thanks.

Rumi, I considered you a wise man and an avid reader of yours for awhile. But you disappointed me Big time! when you did not respond when you were confronted in the past by a few. You too have a tendency to simply accuse and not defend your words or yourself. Now when you are accused you come out like all others. Good to see some passion! Keep it going and don't abandon the Id for a while. Rumi’s musings are very important to clear the heads of some bemused people. Keep them coming, the sites owners will like you for that and many here would if you change your style a little bit and be more patient.

When?? I have no recollection?? My last post to you said it all!! Like any wise man, I do not repeat unnecessarily. For me , this site was a collection of people who could understand my words with no need to reiterate and bore. And I am certainly not going to come out and defend myself over the rant of every tom Dick n harry. I work for a living..pretty good one too.This is my last post ON THIS ISSUE..I would rather spend my allocated time for blogging on exposing a hypocrite or praising Sumiti:)OR reading Deepak Chopra.

Dear Sumiti,
I am not sure if you are a genuine person or a fake id, but since I'm not sure, I'd still respond to you. You ask me what is the point behind exposing all these fake ids on Intentblog?
There is a very big point.

It's not that I am against everything that people like Ravi say under the masks of fake ids. No. There are times when I agree to the awkward questions he asks from the Contributors who are posting here. I have myself personally saved him in the past from getting badgered from all and sundry when he was using the id, Tanzan. But that was because then he was only using the id of Tanzan....one id. The point I want to bring home is this.

One should have the courage to post one's honest views on this site without fear or favor. Like what Divya does here or like what I do. But when you post under multiple ids, each propping up the other and creating an illusion to the reader that they have many supporters for their views.....then that is cheating. That is just not right.

My argument is this, that if you believe in what you are saying then where is the need for posting under fake names? That is what cowards do. I don't want anybody to be a coward here, I want all who post here to be fearless.

And I would also put most of the blame on the Admin of Intentblog because they have brought it upon themselves. They should have discouraged the use of multiple ids by making it mandatory to be a logged-in member in order to post here. The more they are delaying in taking this decision, the more trouble they are inviting for this blogsite.

But having made my point, I would now give my id hunt a rest, as per your request, Sumiti. I would have done so, in time, even without your asking. I don't know if I will be having the time to scrutinize each & every post here in the future, so for now, people using fake ids can breathe easy.

But before I go, here is one more mask uncovered. I suspect Interpreter to be none other than Sachin/SM.

Cheers!
Navin

I can go into elaborate lenghts to discuss that, but I think it is better I should be wise like you and not to prolong the discussion. Whatever it is something good came out and you made yourself clear in your views.

(The wealth of info about Id's from your perspective is well taken. There is no dearth of paranoiac people around here. I think my interpretations were diluted and internalized those psychological elements in my musings. It’s only fair to hear and see like the fish when in murky water. As for me I don’t do any serious writings. I try to clear confusion and provide a fair ground for everyone. I may be wrong in my interpretations but that is only the fuel to provoke others and let the truth come out and everyone be in a better position to see what the words imply. It is all nice to see a few of the people who were mentioned come out and try to clear the confusion.)

Rumi said:

"Truth is like water,meanders, finds it outlets and emerges clear.Needs no help!"

Wise words indeed!

Navin, Interpreter is not Sachin. One more bad guess. You will make a joke of yourself if you ever were to participate in a masquerade ball. All your perceived girls will be guys….or… is it the other way around?

Dear Rumi

Re your 156: A good communicator will repeat. If words have not been understood by, or received due attention from, the audience, it may be the audience's fault, or it may be the communicator's fault, or a combination of the two. In any case, the communicator's job is to communicate, and so he or she will try again, gently finding ways to rephrase, to try to get better penetration into the minds and hearts of the audience. Good communication is about communicating, not about ego or arrogance.

Please check my 221 under Mallika's Immigrants Must Assimilate thread for a repeated challenge.

(As I write this comment here, I realize that my repeated challenge to you comes from a sense I have that yours is a good mind, that has so far hid behind sacrastic and angry address to avoid having to face the hard work required to be creative. And so now I better understand why I keep challenging you to be creative.)

love, Heather

Dear Interpreter,
"Navin, Interpreter is not Sachin"......Why? Because you say so? LOL. And no reply to the question posed by me on the ETHICS of using MULTIPLE IDS, hunh??

I don't like masquerade balls, but obviously, you and your friend Ravi/Rumi enjoy it. Have fun.

You won't get any more replies from me.

Cheers!
Navin

Dear Navin, What about the ETHICS of wrongly ACCUSING others and also being ABUSIVE in language and the HYPOCRISY?
Have you ever answered those questions? There is a list of questions which you have evaded time and again in the pretense of multiple ids. They have to be answered objectively. You never accept when you are proved wrong as in post#211. You have no reply for that. You like your fancy conclusions..Don’t you? Rumi is no less a friend of mine as much as you are.

You like to keep on evading and not reply.....Don't you?

Dear All

What's your take on LOUD BLOG COMMENTS (or the same, in emails)?

When I read all caps stuff, its seems ludicrous to me. It's like 16th century English writing, where people capitalized, italicized, and underlined at will for "effective" (or so they thought) emphasis. After 150 years or so of using such visual means to express emphasis, some wise writers figured out that the right words made deeper inroads into hearts and minds than SHOUTING did, and thus the style died.

So, for the most part, I look at all caps as a silliness. This is my view.

Does anyone disgreee? If so, how?

love, Heather

It is for EMPHASIS and a good tool to comminicate IMO when used ECONOMICALLY.

In the absence of textile enabled features as say underlining, the next best and most effective is caps. As Interpreter stated, if used economically. To a large extent, the choice of word one chooses to cap is also of significance in determining whether it was judiciously used or not.

On the whole..No harm done..Caps are essential,with CAVEATS.

Dear Interpreter and Rumi

ROFL!

LOVE, Heather

Dear house,

I am growing confused. This time there had been lots of posts regarding me. And I find it hard to post my thoughts to all of you individually. So, what follows is meant for all of you to read.

The very first thing is that I give no damn to Spencer. I have met, not many, but a few people in my life worth their salt. So I am happy with them. At the same time, I have encountered morons who, I think, should not permitted even the license to marry and have child, because they have nothing worthwhile to pass on to the future generation. I have met men of extreme humble means (living on less than three dollars a day) whose ideals and views of life go beyond those of many wealthy middleclass people. Unfortunately, Spencer never had any opportunity in his life to come across men and women of such kind. Thus, he finds me an out-of-the-crowd kind of person. He loves to make fun of me, trying to get me on my nerves. But when I read his posts, I can not help myself laughing.

The second thing is that I do NOT want to be addressed as a kid.
This is, I think, the most disastrous blunder committed by elders.
Make your sons and daughters feel that they are growing up. They might not have seen much of the world yet. But still they are growing up to face a harsh world. When a boy or a girl is about to touch his/her twenties, he/she must be addressed as gentlemen and ladies. And, of course, they must be taught to be qualified enough of deserving such respectful addressing. This enlivens their self-confidence, and makes them feel that the elders are treating them like adults; consequently, they should behave like grown-up men and women, not only to impress their parents and society, but for the sake of achieving a desirable career too. This will also make them feel that they can do things that would be worthy of mentioning. This is the very fast step to fulfill the dream: Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country. I would suggest all of you to read the book – ‘TO SIR, WITH LOVE’ by E.R.Braithwait.

The third thing is that I do not understand all this fuss about patience and genitals. I chose the word ‘genitals’ randomly. I meant ‘patience of controlling ones genitals so that one does not let them go lose and disturb any member of the opposite sex’. It is one of the many things that can be talked about: restraining oneself from drinking too much, refraining from having too many chocolates, controlling your temper, developing patience to read fat books of importance (‘War and Peace’ for instance), and so on. Patience is one of the many virtues like love, courage, non-hypocrisy, that a person must develop right from his childhood. Making oneself a better man with time is an important part of ones education. That is what makes all of the difference in this world; from having a happy family life to enjoying ones job.

Take care

With love to all,
Subhanjan.

Dear Geeta,

I yet can’t understand what all this party is all about. Where is it held? When? By whom?
Is it a residential party, or a kind of party that you all have devised to enjoy in the blog itself? Or is it that all of you live in the same city and occasionally enjoy parties in each other’s house?

Please clarify.

Subhanjan.

Dear Geeta and Swear

Good morning to two celestial graces.

Dear Swear

You have very good hearing and a very sensitive heart.

Dear Geeta

I'm sorry I did not respond about the party, I had gotten well enough to go back to work, and put in a very long day. I also want to go back to relative silence, for my art. (Though I could not let Rumi talk about me with impunity, as if I'd died, this morning.)

About blessing: My experience parallels what you have told of your experiences and philosphy.

About cows: I do believe it is a most wise thing to venerate cows, that are continually producing food, warmth and fertilizer. Apart from spiritual matters, it was a very smart thing for the Aryans of old to choose venerate the cow, which as a living animal had value far beyond its value as a dead short-term meat source.

In many of the old traditions of India, which I am slowly learning about, I find great wisdom and humanity. It is not accidental that India has been continually lived in, quite successfully viewed from a macro perspective, by a large and productive population.

Did you know that the spices used in Indian cuisine have strong antipathogenic and anti-inflammatory qualities? You probably did, my dear physician. I just found out. Cinnamon, turmeric, clove, and bay leaf, especially.

Blessings and love to you both, Heather

It is as real a party as it can get. It is fun, and you are welcome as I continue my nightly adventures......

So the shameless SM has come back as Interpreter? Have you forgotten the abusive emails you sent out to varios people about North? And she accused poor navin along with you for it? Is it not hypocracy that you hide behind the name of other respectable intent bloggers?Have you forgotten your abusive language in Navin's blog?Using cuss words like CHutiye and all?You are a turncoat who is friend of none but yourself.Indeed,you and Rumi belong together. AJ has very rightly called you fit to be Navin's diaper.You are nowhere near his class and are jealous of him because of this.You claim to be a doctor?What a bunch of loosers! Ha Ha Ha!
I am all for banning loosers like SM and Bagwan from this site.

SM is not Interpreter. Observer use your discretion.

Observer, you are navin! stop playing games with your mental illness it will only make you worsen. If I could, I would block you, sachin and TZ. Since the three of you came here, intentblog has become a shambles of it's former place. Now, the three of you play with so many ID names, it's become a game of cat and mouse; where you are the cat and the mouse together. you guys pick on north like she is your pet dog! leave her alone, she is very ill, you know!! or don't you care?

You are all 3, very sick-minded men. shame on all 3 of you, for what you do here. why don't the 3 of you just leave? People keep begging you to leave, can you not take a hint? get lost, navin, sachin and TZ!! all 3 of you bring this blog down.

~B

Ha Ha B,Wrong guess!Who are you B?Are you North?I would ask you also to be banned with Bagwan and SM.You are seriously sick.Ifeel so sorry for all of you. :(

Observer, it was navin who sent out the disgusting emails calling north all sorts of sickening names!! One of the letters were posted at Intent by Aditi, for everyone to see, and know navin's true nature.

I know for sure, because I was sent one about her too. Navin is sick-minded just like sachin. I think they are the same person. I think they like to pick on north because she is sick and weak. I greatly admire north. she is full of love and giving and does not deserve to be their dog to be kicked about at their perversive will.

men with no courage, always pick on the weakest link. but what I love about north is she stands her ground. she has more courage than those two losers navin and sachin put together.

if sachin is a doctor I feel terribly fearful for his patients, can you imagine what he must be like? which is funny, because a few years ago, he was a cook in vancouver??

~B

Observer you sound like AJ. Is that a good guess? I hope you would agree.

observer, I am not north. I would not begrudge being north though because I believe she is a strong woman, and I admire strong women. especially women who stand up to sickly, abusive and bullying men like sachin and navin. TZ has never bothered her. Only sachin and navin, the two men here with mental illness's paranoia, schitsophrenia, social-psychotic, shall I go on, to name what the emmulate of themselves? I 'm sure I don't though, as everyone can see their behaviour themselves.

~B

Observer,

SM a doctor, oh please! Please don't insult the medical profession! You mean quackery! If he were the last doctor on planet earth, I would opt for the practice of self-diagnosis before consulting with him. This nut definitely needs to see a shrink about his mental well-being!

Ha Ha,my dear lady North,this is indeed a new one.Navin and Sachin are both the same persons?:))you say navin sent abusive emails about you and not sachin?Is that why you said sorry to Navin here on intentblog?are u suffering from a memory loss now, dear lady?Sachin was a cook and not a witch doctor?Ha ha ha

Observer, yes north is very sick. she is dying from atonic, atrophic gastritis. Please have compassion at least? There is no cure for her disease, and she will develope cancer and die, sooner than later. Does this make her such an easy target to bully, for you men? how does it make a man, to feel like a man, to bully a dying old woman? I just don't understand you guys here?? sachin is a doctor he proclaims, yet he picks on a sick, dying old woman? ha! and sachin, a self-induced cosmic superstar, who rides on the back of a dying woman?

these are men?

uh uh, nope they are not men.

navin sent abusive emails about north to many people. Like I said, I received one-so navin should know who I am? but, of course he's a blind-man, so how could he? one of the emails were posted here at Intent, showing navin's true nature. he hates women because they spurn him, so he comes in here, and picks on the women here. I can see it, can't you?

again observer, I am not north. I am an observer like you, and from what I see, this blog has become terribly abused by 3 people!

i say you are navin, because you didn't include yourself, only sachin and TZ.

HaPpY 1st AnNiVeRsArY, IntentBlog!!

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I made this last night! I was going to wait until friday the 23rd, as that's the first blog-post date by Gotham here at Intent, but I can't wait!!

I sure hope I got everyone's name on it!! If I missed anyone, so very sorry it was not intentional.

I see, I am the topic of the day again today?

Dear God! when will this madness end? : (

Happy Anniversary!! To all our contributors, thankyou! To all intentbloggers, thankyou for a great year!

Love, North

Actually Keith,

I was sent here by our Creator to 'rage against the machine!'

The Lord sends dudes like me every generation or so, whether the world is listening or not is another matter . . .

So while the 'left-wing' (the democrats) of the American government trys to 'take back America,' from the Neocon American Zionist Ideologues (plug in acronym of your choice) branch of your government;

I seek only to make being a human affair. I seek not to broker peace treaties with empty peaceful aspirations, I come with the fiery sword of truth as my only weapon: the truth that we are all brothers and sisters and that yes indeed this world can, and will, one day be a far grander world!

Watada, Watada, Watada . . .

peace

Hey guys and girls, young and old and very old, with grey hair, no hair or all shaved off scalps, hitting the bottles of vodka, or is it Kentucky Moonshine,

No party this weekend? Is lunacy still brewing and has to mature before it froths? Please be party boozers. Do not give up the tradition. What fun will be left if there were no parties?

And listen all, we have a smart young person who would like to know about your parties. Please invite him and be kind to him, and do not call him a kid or something like that. He is smarter than many of you oldies, who always are banal with vapid phrases: Peace be with you, Love to you, Love wins all, Bless you, etc etc. Let us have some young blood amongst us, fresh ideas, fresh perspectives.

Let me know what you all are up to. I will be there to report for the IB Gazette.

Hey North, it is a great card you have designed in anticipation of the anniversary. It is so thoughtful of you and thank you once again for being you.

Dear Hypo,
Yes, it's a nice card. Got to give credit where it's due.

Cheers!
Navin

Subhanjan, I believe you are new to the IB. So may I tell you about myself?? I am 55 years old, woman, pediatrician, have 3 daughters, 29, 27, 19, live in WV. I have been visiting the IB since July,of 05, have many friends at the blog.

As a human being I am mostly made up of heart, there is a small brain hiding somewhere I think. I have many faults. I talk too much, I am very stubborn, I am argumentative,I think I know stuff, I don't always know what I don't know, I have a holier than thou attitude some times, I am actually a bit crazy, please do not tell any one about my mental faculties, I am too sensitive, my feelings are hurt easily, some times I am too selfish and don't pay attention to my friends, I am slow to become a friend, I am a little shy of strangers, I am surprised I am writing so much to you.

Subhanjan, it is my belief that this Earth is the most negative planet among all the planets. A soul when it comes to this Earth, gets traumatised by all the negativity here. For every good soul there are 2 that are negative. It is not easy going through life on Earth. So we should have fun to heal from all the torture we endure.

My children used to pretend all the time when they were growing up. They used to call it,"Playing House". My daughters are beautiful, well adjusted adults, who are full of kindness. They make the best of friends. Psychologists claim that play acting is very good for the mental well being of children and adults.

At this IB my friends and I have pretend parties. We pretend to bake, cook, decorate, and throw a party. Some of my friends like to have a drink or two because they like to forget the troubles of this world. We usually camp out, so we have a camp fire, it does get cool in the night. My friends are all very talented. If you keep reading what they write you will know their special talents.

Subhanjan, please join us for a pretend party. Would you like to tell me about yourself?? BTW I am researching the Hindu concept of, "Sacred Cow". Could you tell me what your thoughts are on it?? Would you also write about vegetarianism?? Thank you very much.

North, dear friend, I absolutely loved the card, it is divinely beautiful. "A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOREVER" a poet wrote once, I don't remember who. The first thing I did is look for my name!! God has given you such a special gift. You are so blessed, and talented. You are a sweet heart. May your talents soar. Bless you NORTH.

Mallika please make sure every one looks at the card especially all the people whose name appears there. Please tell your father and Shekhar to look at it.

Craig, my friend come here, let me put some Reiki symbols on my hand and place my hands on your cheeks and fore head. Relax, take a few cleansing breaths. You seem a little perturbed. May I bless you dear Craig??

Heather, thank you. I read somewhere that it is very expensive to raise COWS. I don't eat beef or pork etc. I do eat poultry, fish and lamb some times. I mainly eat vegetarian food. I will start eating less and less poultry, and lamb. God bless you.

Kate, Tiffany loves Mexican, and Lena hates Mexican!!! When you visit I will fix Indian vegetarian dishes. God bless Tiffany and you.

1:00 o'clock and all is well?

What a day, not a too good one at that; so coming here and reading some raves about the IntentBlog Anniversary card, are wonderfully accepted and appreciated! thankyou!!

I tried hard all this week, to create something, to which the painting depicts. I had NO success. I even snagged some contributor pics from Intent, to add faces!! But, that left out the bloggers, whom in my vision seem to be the largest mass of actual "contributing" to the blog.

Then, looking through some old zip-100 floppies, I found the painting called: Small World, which I used. I added all the graphics and names. I chastise myself for not saving the painters name!!

I sure hope I didn't forget anyone, I'd feel so badly if I did!

David and Patzi, take a peek at your names. When I put your name David, beside Patzi's look how your last name Initial, hooked up with Patzi's!! I was amazed, as it wouldn't unhook! Never seen anything like it, in my nine years designing! So, I left your names "hooked" as it wanted to BE. Isn't that too cool? I wish you both could have seen it, because I couldn't believe my own eyes!! It was like a magnetic pull. Seriously!! I would pull them apart, and it would just go back! YOU too, really ARE something special. Not sure what it has to do with me though; maybe you were both thinking of me at the same time? Anyway, it was creepy, spooky, beautiful and captivating to see it magneticly re-connect when I tried to seperate you two!! lol

Love all around the room is being sprinkled on each one of ya!

Dear Geeta, after reading your self-confession(giggles) about yourself, I saw a lot of me there, and I am barely fifty yet!(ahem) Does this happen at fifty?(hug) Love to you, for your sweet words to me; because it makes my confidence grow, so I thank you for that gift(blessing.)

North

Poetry Corner - Poetry On Knowing

She thinks she knows
But she does not know
What she does not know.

That is her problem my friends
That is our problem my friends
We do not know what we do not know.

~Ravi Kopra

Here is the Small World painting in it's original state. I don't think it's by Kincade though, but that is the title it came with!

I loved it so much, I have had it for years! WE all love butterflies, so I thought it was quite perfect when I re-found it. lol

http://xs202.xs.to/xs202/06245/smallworld.jpg

There, now anyone can have it in it's originality!

North

Heather:
Thanks for ur kind words. u made my day! :)

very few people are blessed with the knack to touch people's hearts with their words. u r 1 of the best among them, Heath! I wish my vocab & communication skills were 1/2 as good as yours! :)

North:
That anniversary card is so beautiful, deep & thoughtful... :)

I wasnt looking out for my name there as I just didnt expect my name to figure in the list of the beautiful, enlightened souls here. But, North u proved me wrong & aam so delighted abt this! I.. i somehow feel choked, North... & u did this to me! :) {-> this is a gentle, warm, 'touched' smile in appreciation.}

right on!! My son just recieved a notice in the mail, from the colleges and universities; sayin he has recieved two grants for college!! wooOhooOo!! This is one load of worry off our mind!! Now, he will only have to borrow less of a student loan. Yippee! WE did the dance of appreciation!! Called my MOM! lol and now to tell you all, too(blush) because we are so happy!

Now all we need is ridiculous amounts of money for a moving truck, a driver(500 mile trip!), his first/last months rent/food, etc...lots of help and miracles are being "prayed" for.

Amazing, how things can be knotted one moment, and a letter like this, can untie the knot; releasing with it, that bitter tasting pit in the stomach!(wink)

Things are happening!! Miracles are in motion! I can FEEL IT!! But, please keep praying for me & my son; all those who "believe in the power of prayer" because he's trying his hardest and best, and so am I!! May the Universe aspire WITH US< to a successful fullfillment of our needs to get him to college!!

Help us keep the Keeper of the Flame of HOPE< alive and burning for him!!

North

Thanks, Swear, did you see your name on it?(smiles)

North

Oh Swear, I am so happy, I made you happy!! Of course your name is there too, why wouldn't it be?

(hugs)

North

North:
elated to receive this gr8 news! Not only bcoz things r wrkg out just so well for Lee & u but also bcoz this proves something for all of us- miracles happen & prayers r answered! :) :) :)

Hearty congratulations to Lee & u! :)

Lots of love & blessings to u2! May u2 hv a gr8 life ahead! :) :) :)

Sure Mallika, will do, and thankyou for everything in your post! I am one lucky Mom, he's a great young man, and eager to go to college!

Thanks Swear, we are so happy for this blessing for my son's college!!

Have a great TGIF, everyone.

North

HI Kavita, you are such a busy woman Kavita! Your passion for your work and magazine, shows your high capacity to work, and engage in fulfilling your own dreams! The bravado should be to you and Mallika, Anou..... etc. but, I do thankyou for your words about the card for intent.

I had so many thoughts flash through my mind when I made it, many message's are there; everyone's name is whispering in unity, with Intent!(wink)

should I had known Mallika would post it, I really would have taken more care on the display of the names. At first, it looked like signatures, I tooled some in various waves, etc. but, then as more names got added on, it was impossible, and I had to begin from scratch, and just added a 3-D(#11)to the text.

thanks Kavita, and I rattle on about my work at times, huh? just be glad I didn't use the technical terms(wink)though.

I hope you and your friend had a great time, and can do so for another day or two before succumbing to the grind of being Publisher of a successful Mag-zine for next month already!

North

About Lee's grant, also learned after recieving the mail about it; that he will recieve this for all 3 years! This may save him from having to borrow almost ten thousand dollars! I can't tell you, what a relief it is to us both. A student's greatest hesitation, to enter the institutions of colleges and universities, is gradutating at twenty after 3 years, like my son; and be over forty thousand dollars in debt alone!

So yes, today started out badly.. but ended with a dream a prayer and wish come true!

right, off to BE the cook!

North

Hi North,

Your picture is just beautiful--YOU are a very talented person! Looks like everyone's name fits quite nicely, hmm?! I can't wait to see it posted on the anniversary date! :)) And good luck to your son!

Hi Geeta,

I love your writing on this OT. I've tried becoming a vegetarian myself, and I succeeded for about three years until I finally gave in. I don't eat that much--mostly turkey, a little chicken, a steak maybe twice a year, and unfortunatly... restaurants just love to put beef on all that Mexican food I eat! Although recently I've been told that I don't know what Mexican food is, I only know what 'New Mexican' food is. Well, whatever I say to that... I still luuuuuvv the chili pepper! The hotter the better!

And Geeta,

Thank you for your blessing! :))

I am blessing you right back!

God Bless You Geeta.

Mi'Lady North, Good job again! That is very thoughtful of you,

thank you for including Me2!

Congrats on answered prayers. Hope things continue

to grow up to the sky for Lee and yourself.

Say hello to the angels for me when you arrive!

Finishing this book has me in a humbling mood,

I may not post, but will still look on.

Much to ponder, thanks to Dave, who won't answer

my 2 questions. Patiently waiting for the juggernaut.

Stay cool, folks! Summer is here in Nebraska! Keith

P.S. Kate, will I ever get that dance?

Sorry if I was too forward with that request.

And just how old are you??? Princess...

P.S.P.S.- I have used a different name one time only,

that was in response to a rude O.K., I was K.O.

You all have my word, my promise,

Never will I use any other name at IB!

Keith/Me2...that's all, folks!

Thanks Tiffany, it was a sqeeze, to get everone's name in! Thanks too, for the blessing for Lee!

Keith, g'luck on the book, didn't know you were writing one, or were you speaking as a reader of one? lol

Had a PB and Jelly sand for dinner; not enough, so going to rade the fridge!

North

oy a typo!! that should be "raid" the fridge! ugh!

Dear North

Congratulations!!! Elated to hear that wonderful things are happening in your life!! I know how painful it is to graduate with a massive loan -I am in the process of payng one!! And I tell you, it is taking forever !! Gosh they kill you with the interest dont they?!!

So this is a major acheivemnent,you both deserve a pat on the back!! I can feel your happiness!! Well done....this is definitely a stepping stone for many great things to happen :)

Rad

Dear North,

You are a special lady, indeed!

You make such a positive difference in your unending, caring, loving and unselfish ways, despite difficult personal circumstances.

What a beautiful artistic mosaic you have so altruistically weaved to openly share with the rest of us as we celebrate Intent's 1st. anniversary!

Wow!

It is a testimony to your indomitable spirit!

Love, Ron.

Dear North,

You are a special lady, indeed!

You make such a positive difference in your unending, caring, loving and unselfish ways, despite difficult personal circumstances.

What a beautiful artistic mosaic you have so altruistically weaved to openly share with the rest of us as we celebrate Intent's 1st. anniversary!

Wow!

It is a testimony to your indomitable spirit!

Love, Ron.

BBC interview of Rafi, 1977.

This was in Brittania, during 1977 while Rafi Sahab was on world tour. Thanks to Shuklas@HF for providing us all this interview. The transcript of the interview is below. How transparent he is in his thoughts.

Mohd Rafi, jo lagta hai abhi kal taq jo hamare darmiyan the, aur phir voh chale gaye. Abhi chand baras huve jo woh London aaye the; unse ghulmil kar baatein ho rahin thi. Yakeen nahin aata jitni oonche unki taane thi, use se bhi oonchi aasmaanon mein unhone basera kar liya hai, aur jitne neechi unki sur the, unhe us se bhi zyada neechi need aagayi hai. Mohd Rafi, marhoom. Yeh November sathathar (1977) ki baat hai, Mohd Rafi, Brittania ke kayi sheheron mein, bade bade mazhumon ke saamne gaa chuke the. Hamne unse puucha ke:

Interviewer: aapko apne saamne paakar, aur khud aapki zabaan mein, apne pasandida geet sunkar, logon ne kya mehsoos kiya?

Rafi: Bahut achha kiya ji, bahut achha kiya. Response achha mila. Public itni khush huyi bahut.

Interviewer: Achha Tho Yeh Baatayiye, ab aap is tamaam safar ke baad wapar bambai pahunchenge; wahan phir aage ke liye aapke kya mansoobe hain, kya plans hein?

Rafi: Kuch nahin, wahan jaake ham apna recording shuru kardenge ji. Sab log rasta dekh rahe hein udhar. Telephone aarahe hein, jaldi aayiye; jaldi aayiye.

Interviewer: Phir hamne Mohd Rafi se poocha ke hindustan ki filmon mein aapko gaate huve, chauthaayi sadise bhi zyada arsa ho chuka hai. Kabhi aapne hisaab lagaya hai ke, itne bahut se barason mein, aapne kul milakar kitne gaane gaaye hein?

Rafi: Aisa jahan tak mujeh yaad hai ki, mujeh isline mein painteez (35) saal hogaye, aur us arse ke andar maine pachheez hazaar (25000) gaane gaayen hein; pachheez - chabeez hazaar (25000-26000).

Interviewer: Achha pacheez-chabeez hazaar gaano mein, aisa nahin hota ke aap, kuch gaanon ke dhoone bhool gayen hon?

Rafi: Aisa tho kuch nahin, jo gaane hit horahe zyada inko, voh gaane yaad rehte hein. Kayi aise gaane bhi hein jo bhool bhi gaye hein.

Interviewer: Achha yeh batayiye ke, yeh jo microphone hein istarah jo aadmi peheli baar iske saamne aata hai tho, usko khauf aata hai. Microphone se kehete hein ke aadmi darta hai; aur, shuru mein kaafi arse taq usse khauf aata hai. Aur aap yeh samajhiye ke painteez saal microphone ke saamne guzare hein; yeh bataayi, ke jab aap, farz kijiye jab aap gaane khade huye the, yahan badla wafa ka bewafaayi ke siva kya hai, us waqt aap ko kaisa mehsoos ho raha tha?

Rafi: Aisa, zara si kuch jijhak aati, thodi si, phir baad mein tik ho jatha hai. Bajne se tho gaane, gaane ke baad phir se dhun aajaayegi.

Interviewer: Ab jab aap, mashallah itne arse se gaa rahein hein tho, ab aapko, microphone ke aage kaisa mehsoon hota hai?

Rafi: Bas, mehesoos kuch nahin hota ji. Ek dam free gaata hun mein bas.

O duniya ke rakhwale song plays.

Interviewer: Kahan hai yeh paakdaar awaaz aur kahan apni neeji zindagi mein, bhole bhale, seedhe saadhe, balke sach poochiye tho kuch, sehme sehme the Mohd Rafi. Yakeen nahin aata. Hamne unse Poocha ke recording studio mein tho aap aksar jaate hein. Lekin ab aap yahan Brittania mein, hazaaron mazhumon ke saamne gaa rahe hein. Kya us gaane mein, aur, is gaane mein kuch faraq hai?

Rafi: Ji haan. Bahut, ek dam change peheli dafa hota hai. Har public ki farmaish poori karni padti hai, aur jaise jaise log farmaish karte hein, waise hi gaana gaana padta hai. Usi Mood mein koyi Rock N Roll, Bhajan, Classical, ji waise gaana padta hai.

Interviewer: Mohd Rafi ki ek badi khoobi yeh thi ke voh thirakte huve geeton se lekar, tehre tehre classici raagon taq, sabi kuch, badi masharath se gaate the. Aise mehero mein unse poocha gaya ke, tarah tarah se filmon ke badalte huve manzaron ke muthabik, aap apne gaane ka andaaz, aur apni kaifiyath ko kaise badalte hein?

Rafi: Aise voh, director ham logon ko batate hein, shuru mein batate hein, yeh gaana voh gaarahein sab, Kayi saal pehele picture aayi thi Neel Kamal, Usmein Ek Gaana tha, Babul Ki Duvayen lethi Jaa. Us mein se, meri ek ladki ki bhi shaadi thi, us ke doosre din mein yeh gaana record kiya. Tho wahan voh ladki gaati hai, tho meri aankhon mein aaraha tha aisa, ke jaise meri ladki abhi jaa rahi hai, doli mein, aisa aisa, tho lagta tha ke, gaane ekdam jazbaat se dil se nikal gaya.

Babul Ki Duvayen Lethi Ja song plays.

Interviewer: Aur Aakhir mein hamne Mohd Rafi se poccha, Ke Aap, painteez barson mein, pacheez se chhabeez hazar gaane gaaye hein, tho kya aap samjhthe hein mausiki ki duniya mein, apni zindagi ka, sab se achha nagma aap gaa chuke hein?

Rafi: Yeh tho dariya hai music ka. Yeh tho kabhi khatam hota nahin bas. Jitne bhi is mein, har tarah khushi ka sana hoti rehegi bas ismein.

Interviewer: Ek dafa Rafi Sahab koyi tees saal huve, maine Illahbaad ke ek tehele mein aapka Interview pada tha. Us mein unhone aap se poocha tha ke Rafi Sahab, aapko apna gaya huva kaunsa gaana sab se zyada pasand hai? Us waqt aapne kaha tha, Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki. Kya apne is bayaan par aap abhi Kayam hai?

Rafi: Ji haan, yeh gaana achha hai, bahut sweet lagta hai bas.

Wonderful quotes, Geeta, i love them !!! and you are truly loved!!

your, our, self confession up there has created a stronger link each one of us has with everyone, we are all resonating to your truthfulness.

many of us have egos, though with different understandings and gifts and concepts/attachments (these hurt when we let go cause of our conditioned way of life, which society has given in to rely upon the known and predictable(i dont blame us, i don't blame anything when i am feeling whole, it's pretty dark in lots of areas in this lovely ,my favourite colour blue/green/white/all Earth... some places are so Dense that Only the negative is ever recognized, but the thing is, many of us are now scared to take a step in the Now of pure potential, the constant now now, where we have choice to uplift,... We are too sure of the 'reality of this solid illusion, which seperates much,
,,
and amidst the constant rambling when the domesticated mind starts thinking it might have a few thoughts to delude itself from the Oness of Now, we each are inherently always connected to everything, therefore as Sai Baba says, surrender to God is the easiest path to ..Self Realization.. surrender is the egos true war cry

it freaks our egos accustomed way of life to change,.. so Govrnments and laws are introduced in a tip-toe crawl speed, lest we break our habitual ways of living and spending energy, whereby that energy that has been used all our lives would go straight to our awareness,.

I have learned in my studies and experience that eating 'vegetarian' style can have the profound effect of making ones body "lighter" and more purified/clear minded, hence the wonderful quotes up there.(I have been on a colon cleanse eating capsules of really good natural ingredients and I would like everyone to know, I LOVE CLEANSING, it removes heavy metals and toxicities in the body which can be like Magnets to ill thoughts and bad behaviours etc etc)

Eating dead meat, which can be very tastey sometimes, seems to be a way of lagging us down,, mentally,, well in various ways and to each of us in different doses. It was good for back in the day, but these days are bringing much more Light!
Teacher :Li Hongzhi says that for every ten-thousand people, 2 might be at the same level(karmically/mind natured), and so we each take in things(desires, preferences, understanding of words and concepts) differently, yet chances are that any highly spiritual person would most likely not be eating dense meat, why put a weight on your ship, or a cover on your light?(jeez i love eating fish..).

a vibrant body can consume energies which a heavy densed body cannot. a heavy mind and closed fist have a hard time of grasping the simplest of things, which are the most truthful.(much explaining and disecting of concepts have to go in words for those without a reference in experienced feelings,, An ego reacts to an insult by an other ego violently if they are both low and near in levels, whereas a lighter one has seen from a wider/Higher perspective and finds/becomes aware peace is the way..

Toxicity seems to be the laggard and bringer of disease. there are reflections of it in many places, In food though, many are not aware that our store bought foods grow moldy so fast, and has anyone tried PLANTING seeds from the food you eat? We over here in Ontario are very SAD that the seeds have been killed.. i consider it a direct attack on every living being including Earth.. (i love the word earth so much, just .. move the letters around a bit,, and,, 'hear the earth s heart'

Raising awareness of the foods being given to plants would be a good thing, enough of this keeping everyone in the dark! There are chemicals and toxicities which simply will make one dull, docile, and easily suseptible to suggestions, via News, TV, you name it!

Maybe some of you have heard of people simply living off the wind and rays of our friend Sun,, I myself am a teenager and have a rough time putting into words and language what I would like to convey,, but I have really started developing an intense love for salads, and i extremely love soups ( hey !! home ingredients would be a cool thing to share on here :) i am from south america and my mom knows delicious recipes,,, though theyre all with meats and porks xD )

Sai Baba says, offer the first morsel of your food to God, whereby your food becomes prasad(wish i knew what that means) of the lord bestowed on man. all impurities are removed from the food by doing this.

I think vegatarianism is good for those who simply Want to start eating that way and are naturally led to it. It's the bodies way of saying it's ready for more vibrant foods, higher energies, clearer insights. ALL animals and beings completely baffle me, I lookn at them in silence and watch their ways and am awed by the supreme. If I started to think about it, I would Never want to eat a living being and take their life away, though when I have eaten the meat, it was when i was least aware of myself and in the habitual daze of ordinary thought.

As we are what we eat, it is very important where our meals get their meals from. THE MAGIC of FINDHORN I believe would make an excellent thread, as it incorporates the magical unity of Love with living beings :)

'The Earth and cosmos will have an easier time dissapearing than for the Laws of the cosmos to expire - Yeshua once said something along those lines

I love that painting North! thanks for sharing!!! Akiane who is a young child, has art that truly makes my heart smile www.artakiane.com

Thanks Rad, Ron! It is so nice to know when my creations are well-recieved and appreciated!
It is all I can do in life really, so it means much to me, to hear you all re-enforce my passion with
such kind words about them. thankyou for your gift of appreciation and gratitude.

Torch, thankyou too!! Will go have a look at the link.

brb

North

Dear AJ

Can you provide a translation?

love, Heather

Dear North,
Just dashing into intent for a moment.

I love the picture you have created! It's more than a picture. What I see - It is a window into your heart, and from your hands you have woven a mosiac of our names, all together within one canvas. Seemingly separate, and yet, connected.

Thank you for your talents, your love and your wisdom.
I soar with your Spirit.
With love,
~ Kate

p.s.
dear Keith,
I have saved the last dance for you!

BTW, Findhorn is a community of loving people who daily live very spiritually it seems.. because of this, they are able to commune and work alongside Devas(the smallworld painting is very beautiful) ; light beings who's work primarily is with Plants. Also, because the light of love is so powerful, these people have grown 40-pound cabbages, 8-foot delphiniums, roses that bloom in the snow(everything super healthy and vibrant), spectacular feats of growth, that even the recognized experts in agriculture and such, have expressed a deep acknowledgment that these people are Doing the right thing.

Also, I remember.. A Cow takes time to chew and digest the food peacefully, and as a result ends up cultivating a healthy milky white substance in it's body. If a human lives their life and is able to digest every experience with compassion and forbearance, as long as one is true to one's most highest awareness, that human will gradually develope a milky white energy body, without any possibility of disease,, of course,, this is a very high level, so high, light might end up bursting out of ones head

BTW, Findhorn is a community of loving people who daily live very spiritually it seems.. because of this, they are able to commune and work alongside Devas(the smallworld painting is very beautiful) ; light beings who's work primarily is with Plants. Also, because the light of love is so powerful, these people have grown 40-pound cabbages, 8-foot delphiniums, roses that bloom in the snow(everything super healthy and vibrant), spectacular feats of growth, that even the recognized experts in agriculture and such, have expressed a deep acknowledgment that these people are Doing the right thing.

Also, I remember.. A Cow takes time to chew and digest the food peacefully, and as a result ends up cultivating a healthy milky white substance in it's body. If a human lives their life and is able to digest every experience with compassion and forbearance, as long as one is true to one's most highest awareness, that human will gradually develope a milky white energy body, without any possibility of disease,, of course,, this is a very high level, so high, light might end up bursting out of ones head

Kate, I answered your post, I saw it here myself, and now it's gone? lol

thankyou(again) for your kind words, so very glad you liked the card.

Torch, the girl is a gifted one!! I loved her artwork. Isn't smallworld something? I guess I saved it just for this week's celebration of Intents first year UP? lol

North

Tiffany, thank you. I agree with you that if all of us consciously ate less meat, poultry, more vegetables and fruits, we will all be healthier. The newer diets the cardiolgists are using for survivers of myocardial infarction is practically vegetarian with tiny bit of fat. That diet, meditation, and yoga seems to be making a remarkable change in the long term health of these people.

You like chilly pepper! I inspite of being Indian can not eat it. Chilly pepper and I don't mix well!!

Ah!!! I felt that blessing you sent me. Thank you my dear. God bless you too always and forever.

Apostles Torch, thank you. practically, every word you wrote resonated with me.

I love both the SAIBABAS. I have visited the shrine of SHIRIDI Sai Baba. I have read that the great poet KABIRDAS came back as SAIBABA.

I am planning a trip to India to get the blessings of PHUTPHARTI SAIBABA in december.

We use the word,"NAMAHA" in most mantras. It means surrendering resistance(EGO).

Colon cleansing is very beneficial especially in children who have autism, ADHD, in people who have allergies and asthma, and Diabetes.

You write,"eating meat puts weight on your ship, and covers your light". They are very powerful words.

I agree with you about store bought food and mold. Also the meat is treated with antibiotics, and when ingested alters our intestinal flora and grows yeast. WE SURE ARE WHAT WE EAT.

I have heard of two saints living on air and sun as we speak.

Prashad is the food specially prepared and offered to God. It gets blessed by God. Most Hindus will tell you that they love prashad. It tastes heavenly. I fast and pray on Friday. When I take the first bite of the PRASHAD I feel like I am swallowing heaven, it is so yum!!

Apostles Torch, I have enjoyed our dialogue. Do you believe in, "GOD BLESS YOU"??

North,
Great picture and thanks for including me and sharing my first name!

Geeta,

I am the treasurer of a bail bond company. Our business is providing a piece of paper, creating a bond, enabling people, some of whom have aliases or AKAs, to get out of jail. That's why I am perhaps a little too sensitive about people posting under various names. Your posts are most informative and interesting! I'm going to check out that amal(?) oil for my hair!

Dear North,
This is the first time i was able to see your card.It Is simply beautiful.If you have any old links to your card please send me...This is fantastic work.

I wish you and Lee all the luck...

Andaleeb, what do you mean by old links to the card, and I will be happy to comply.

Donna(my namesake), of course I included you too!! I tried to include all the names I see regularly.

I'm so very glad I didn't forget either one of you!

North

perfect timing North :D

I will be searching for Kabirdas poetry :)
i love the zen one, something like,
A fallen leaf, returning to the branch, it was a butterfly!

it's sad, for the sake of profit, the meat people eat i don't think has anymore time to run around, take in sunlight, destress, have a life... rather theyre all cooped up and being fed things living beings should not be fed.

Isn't Deepak such an awesome guy? I wish I had a teacher like Deepak in high school

I'm really excited about Fasting, I did for a few days here and there, though not cause I wanted to, but it turned out for the best!
:)Yes,,Blessed you all are, truly Namaste ;)

Poetry Corner - To Jelaluddin Rumi

How strange animal is man!
He wants love
but does not know
what love is.

It means different
to different people,
not the same thing.
So no one finds love
what one thinks love is.

~ Ravi Kopra

Dear Narad,
I am not an animal or a man.
And here's to love,
and loving you!
~ Kate

Apostles Torch, I have read that the animals are fed grains sprayed with pesticides. So the meat has antibiotics and pesticides. YUK, and we eat that. No wonder incidence of certain cancer is on the rise. I assume you gave me permission to bless you?! God bless you Apostles Torch.

Donna Young,thank you. I was talking about AMLA on Mallika's blog, not AMAL. Where do you live ?? Indian stores in USA and CANADA carry hair oils from India that have AMLA in them. You may wish to apply this oil to the scalp with your finger tips and massage the scalp at bed time. Wash hair the next morning with one of the herbal shampoos from India. Hair will look so vibrant and healthy.

I am attending a QUARTZ class today. To night I shall bore every body with info on Quartz!!! Every one HAVE A GOOD DAY. Dear God bless all my friends at IB except the ones who write poetry that is hurtful to me, and prose that mocks and criticizes me!! Thank you GOD.

North,
I meant you have been posting links to your card before but i was not able to see them.My request was if you could post some more pictures i would like to see.
Thanks

Geeta, I hope you have a good class, and will explain what this is to us, when you return!

Andaleeb, oh ok. Yes, here is the link to my blog and msn group site, where I host many of my designs in albums.

Click below to see the blog, and click the blue north, to go to the msn albums. I am not posting at the msn site anymore, just using the albums there.

http://spiritsinmotion.blogspot.com/

thankyou, for your interest, Andaleeb

North

David, "It is finished"!

And I'm still shaking...

could be too much coffee?

Or the release of a lot of pain through my tears.

Thank you for this gift!

Thank you for reminding Me2 of what I had forgotten,

only to find again, and again and again!

I remember you, my friend...my brother...

So nice to see you once more.

I feel you are very happy today.

The sun will shine from your heart

as you continue your daily service.

I will shake your hand someday

and I can't help but smile

pondering, visualising,

that very moment!

Love ya, bro!

Keith

Geeta,

I live in western PA. You have to tell us about your quartz class! My cousin is a high school Earth and Space teacher and a few years ago he went to a river in WV and panned for geodes. You break them open and they are beautiful!

Inside a globular body of quartz
holds sparkling colors of all sorts!

your heart shines from within~

Thank you and God Bless you Geeta!

Dear Geeta

I look forward to hearing about quartz.

Dear Donna Young

Nice!

Dear Keith

I love the visual structures you make in your posts.

Dear Kate

Here's to the love in you!

love, Heather

Keith, there is a bubbling joy beneath your brook!

Share with us, your learnings from the book; so that we too, might "remember?"

North

When I worked for a trucking company in Alberta in the 80's, I'd met a senior couple, who'd go the USA every winter. One summer, they brought me back some lovely stones, I think they are called Apache Tears? They are a smokey-grey quartz, and transparant up to the light. Anyone aware of it's history, as my memory of these stones, has escaped my memory chambers!!

North

Heather, I see you have weathered the storm,

not the first time, I'm sure. Am I correct in

remembering that you are an editor?

Is it difficult to leave that function behind

when you come here for creative recess?

I have never published, nor even looked into it.

I have no book to sell. I cannot worry about plagarism.

I proofread my posts for obvious mistakes,

but as long as one's meaning is obvious,

I'll look past mine as I do for other's.

My excuse for this being rather long,

is that I haven't spoken with you,

I'm not sure if we aren't avoiding each other.

It could be that I'm a bit intimidated by

your professional presence.

It could be my moody posts from time to time,

and you find me disagreeable for good reason.

I believe you hold and share a rare perspective,

as do many others on North's creative tribute!

About that shrinking line "thang",

that also came of itself.

Up till now, I've hand-writen with my invented script.

I'd rather shoot for symetry, difficult here tho.

I hope not to get stuck in that form or any structure.

Bars enough for Me2, has this restricting keyboard.

So is it "no holds barred",

or "no bars hold"?

Methinks the latter.

You have my respect!

.

North,

I stand down and allow David, wherever he is,

to declare what he thinks about this book

he's read 14 times! I am not worthy,

that's what I forgot! Keith

Dear North,

Nice, dense graphics. It's a very nice card. Thanks for acknowledging my intermittent presence.

Hi Heather,

I am away this weekend and won't be able to offer an interpretation regarding #211 until I get back. However, if anyone can, that would be nice.

Cheers.

Or, maybe it was the other Sumant.

Oops.

Dear Keith

I'm recovered from the flu. Was that the storm you meant? If not, other tempests were bahut fun, and no recovery was needed. I'm inured to weathers of all kinds, being an outdoor stormy kind of person. I walk out into storms and revel in hurricanes. Not a boast, I assure you. I've been that way since I was a kid.

Lose your discomfort, dear Keith. I'm a programmer.webdesigner.artist, not an editor. I'm working on shifting thus: artist.webdesigner.programmer. I have nothing to leave behind, I come here to read the ferment, and sometimes add a bubble or bit of fizz myself.

I think you're new-ish here. And I'm shy. Thus the not-speaking til now (tho recent long threads have broken down some of my fear and reserve). And so, well met, dear sir! I really appreciate your creativity.

Dear AJ

Thanks for reading my request and responding. If you or anyone can provide a translation to #211, it would be greatly appreciated. Not only great for me, but also for North American visitors, who are continually underexposed to other countries' creative people.

Dear North

I second Sumant's appreciation of your card.

love, Heather

Sumant-the name is for every Sumant from Intentblog, so this means, you! lol

Keith-when you take your time, and express wholely; your words speak of volumes of books, yet unwritten. Might I encourage you, to pen your memoirs? You obviously are well-read; and your perspectives on human evolutionary insight, would be a value to your fellow beings.

Heather, thankyou-wouldn't miss adding your name, for anything. I see you evolving in directions which will only harvest your gifts and talents, as an artist; in many respects.

North

Hi Geeta,

I too am looking forward on what you learned about quartz! I have been a long time collector of all kinds of quartz--mostly clear, but other kinds as well. Don't forget to let us know. :) God Bless You Geeta.

Does anyone know how to handle spam mail? I am fed up of all the unsolicited mail that spams my inbox. I, like an innocent fool, would open each one to unsubscribe my email address from their mailing list only to find my inbox spammed all the more now. Perhaps it was wrongly interpreted as acknowledging the mail? ha?

Swear, when you click on verifying if it's junk mail; you are putting up a web-blocker. All this does really, is alert, who-ever bought and sold your email address-to them; just merely adds your EM to another string.

So, just keep emptying your junk mail, don't open them EVER, and evenutally you will notice a smaller flux of junk to your EM!!

I read this on the net, long time ago. Techinically, it's a tag-and-drop game of numbers. YOU say, stop; and all it does, is direct it elsewhere. Stop directing, letting it flow without attention; and it will slow down. Won't stop it, but; it really does slow it down!!

These junk-spammers, buy and sell email address's. It is a spyware technique. When I moved 2 years ago, I checked the box, stating I wanted NO junk mail delivered. All of a sudden, I started getting junk mail, with my name on it, at my new addy!! I took the mail to the post, with my photo-copy of my change of addy; where it was clicked NO junk mail. In lieu, it stopped too.

Sometimes, doing nothing; is doing everything.

North

Or the vice versa, as with the snail addy problem of junk mail! I forgot to add that part!! lol

North

Dear Geeta, it will be wonderful for us to hear about Quartz

thank you!!!! :)

i learned how bodies are full of silica, and the whole earth's body has lots and lots of crystal, and it's thanks to it that all of modern technology is working

((i've always wanted to ask this to Deepak, if he has also heard or learned, that it has been found, when a person is dead and opened up, it has been found that for those who have been spiritual in life or practiced meditation well, that their pineal glands(might have been pituary) have tiny crystals much much more and formed in such a beautiful way crystal forms.. it's funny, the gland might be the size of a mustard seed

Poetry Corner - My breasts heave and blaze

You do not come
On this moonless night.
I wake wanting you.
My breasts heave and blaze.
My heart burns up.

~ Ono No Komachi
Translated from Japanese by Kenneth Rexroth

Poetry Corner - To love somebody

To love somebody
Who doesn't love you,
Is like going to a temple
And worshipping the behind
of a wooden statue
Of a hungry devil.

~ Lady Kasa Yakamochi
Translated from Japanese by Kenneth Rexroth

Note: What is your experience, IB ladies? Please share your experiences. I will try to write a poem for you. RK

Good evening, beloved friends. Here is what I learned about Quartz.

Quartz is a common mineral (SIO2), that occurs in rocks. Pure Quartz is colorless, transparent. Small amounts of impurities such as Al, Ca, Fe, Li, Mg, Na, give it different colors, and they are known as Amethyst, Citrine, Rose Quartz, Milky Quartz, Smoky Quartz, and Fluorite.

The following are some of the types of pure Quartz. Double terminated crystal, trasmitter crystal, channeling crystal, generator crystal, window crystal, record keeper crystal, elestial crystal, barnacle crystal, manifestation crystal, laser wand crystal, key crystal, tabby crystal, sceptre crystal, self healed crystal, bridge crystal, phantom crystal, dendriric quartz, rutilated quartz, and sheet quartz.

Quartz is used in radios, watches, computers, jewellery, lasers, etc and of course in HEALING.

I went to the class to understand its healing properties. Pure quartz amplifies thoughts from the right brain. Amethyst helps one to fall asleep. If you have a large piece, put it under the bed, if you have a tiny piece, wrap it and put it in the corner of the pillow case.

Double terminated magnifies the dreams and helps one to remember the dreams. Citrine brings money in. Put it in the purse, in the cash register.

Most of this I wrote as given to me by the teacher. I have not done independent research.

www.kacha-stones.com is the website. Apostles Torch, Donna Young, Heather, Tiffany, North, thank you very much for your interest. Dear God please bless all my friends.

Poetry Corner - God blesses those who believe in quartz

Your right brain
going slow or dead?
(don’t worry about the left
you have none of it)
Buy pure quartz
To rejuvenate it.

Your lover has left you
for another pretty women.
Trouble falling asleep?
Amethyst under you bed
Will put you to sleep.
(not forever hopefully)

Or put a small piece of it
in your pillow case
And kiss it every night saying:
“I miss you, my lover,
I swear by amethyst quartz
I will bitch no more at you
And love you a lot.”
Your lover will trot
So hot back to you.

Forgetting your love dreams?
(now you don't have your lover)
Buy terminated quartz.
Enjoy all night lovey-dovey scenes,
Meeting your lover in your dreams.

Running out of cash?
In a financial crash?
No problem, buy citrine
Put it in your purse
Money will flow in.

See, how god blesses those
who believe in quartz!

~Ravi Kopra

Dear Craig,
Hear my words, my son. Put down your sword. Accept peace. No more talk of revolution.
That is not the message of my son before you.
Those who live by the sword die by the sword.
If you cut your brother's ear off, I will restore it.
Good does not come from hurting another or yourself, in word or deed.
Accept peace, and the personal peace you say you want, will manifest.

Dear Swear

Gmail (Google's web mail, which is somewhat like Yahoo Mail or Hotmail) has top-notch spam filters. If you have any friends who use Gmail, have them send you an invitation. If you don't know any Gmail users, send me a note at info @ windyhilldesign.com and I'll send the invitation.

After you set up a Gmail account, you can usually forward your existing email to the Gmail account. Gmail will catch about 98% of all spam you receive, and place it in a Spam folder. The two percent or so of Spam that Gmail doesn't catch is usually pretty easy to identify by the subject lines -- they kind of look spurious. Also, Gmail shows you the first one or two lines of each message, which makes it easier to tell what's trash and what's real. Anything in the Spam folder is deleted after 30 days, so you don't even have to look at it, if you don't want to. Another approach is to use Thunderbird (http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/) and set the message display settings to text only. That way no images display. When friends send pics, you can turn the message display back to HTML (regular), then turn it back to text for other emails. I use both methods. (If anyone else wants a Gmail invitation, you're welcome to send me a note.)

Dear Ravi

I don't know much about quartz, which is why I'm very interested in hearing more from Geeta. A year ago someone told me that tourmalines and peridots were important for me to wear, for healing and balancing purposes. Whenever I wear them, my days do seem to have more balance. I sometimes get rebellious, and leave off wearing them for weeks at a time. When I start up wearing them again, I realize how foolish my rebellion was, as tiny bits of added balance can make the difference between good days and not-good ones. The effect is very small, but it seems to be both real and consistent. Quartz stones seem to have no effect on my life, but I love their prettiness.

love, Heather

Dear Narad,
I cannot not love you!
~ Kate

Dear BW film fans

Has anyone else seen Chup Chup Ke? What did you think?

I found myself starting to nap four or five times -- despite all the comedy. What woke me up was Suniel Shetty. That man is so filled with dark fire! I hadn't seen him really dance before. Like his sister Shamita, he's very centered and filled with a joy of dancing that he keeps under control, so it fuels his energy instead of being dissipated. His sense of rhythm is fantastic, and he's always just a hair behind the beat, which is where you want to be if you want to play with the rhythm when you dance. I am a dancaholic, btw. I have always liked Suniel, but now I really really like him. And of course, I just love Kareena Kapoor -- I think she's so underrated -- she has the potential to be India's best commercial actress, if only she takes or is offered better parts, and gets good direction. More than any other Kapoor, she reminds me of Raj. Hmmmm -- I wonder what Shekhar could do with Kareena!

love, Heather

Dear Heather,
Thanks for the info about controlling spam. It is challenging to keep it in check!

I too see beauty in quartz.

Love,
~ Kate

Dear Geeta,
Thanks for the notes on what you learned. You are always generous in your sharing!

Love,
~ Kate

Dear Geeta

I missed your post! Thank you for sharing your quartz learning with us. I hope the rest of your weekend fills you with energy and joy.

love, Heather

Ok Momma!

I accepted peace; so why are your American pilots and foot soldiers still murdering people?

Get another daquiri and whip out that credit card for dinner.

Yeah . . .

peace

Dear Ravi

Here's a list of words that could be treated like seed crystals, to see what grows from them. Because of this idea of seed crystals, the order of the words is as important as the words themselves. If you'd like to try something with the list, you're welcome to do so.

sand
wind
crystal
cache
water
love

love, Heather

North:
Thanks so much for sharing that info. Somethings just bounced but thanksfully others sank in! :) :)

I will do just that with my yahoo & hotmail ids.

Thanks so much. :)

Dear Craig,
Because they have not listened to the words my first son has given for all to hear. They have not embraced and accepted peace.
Bless you my son. You are being granted Peace this very moment now.
Don't forget this when you have your drink.

Heather:
Thanks so much for all the info. :) Google’s really conquering the world!

I do have a gmail id already. I somehow feel comfortable with the yahoo id that I have always used. So, switching to gmail? well, ok…

Heather, I read that people at google store all the info of sites visited by an IP, search strings, etc! I think I read something about this on WSJ. Do they scrutinize mails too? I was just wondering…

Hope u r enjoying the weekend. :)

Love & God bless!

Geeta:
That piece on quartz is neat! :)
How was ur talk on hinduism, btw?

People:
I was just curious to know how a stone affects the wearer’s mind, health, wealth, relationships, etc. Would anyone be able to post something abt this?

I have heard a lot about stones & their influence on people. But I don’t know much bcoz I have always worn the same rings for the last few years! These are diamonds-studded.

Diamond is not my birth-stone but that’s the most precious (read expensive) stone so almost every gal invariably receives diamond rings at her engagement or other special occasions, rt? :)

Princess Kate, Yesterday...all my troubles ran so far away.

Now I know they're only here to play.

Until that last dance,

I'm here to stay!

Last night, during a karoake session, my daughter

sang Bob Carlyle's "Butterfly Kisses". The line,

"...after all that I've done wrong,

I must of done something right,

To deserve a hug every morning

and butterfly kisses at night!"

That was our routine and a tribute to this song.

Talk about a Father's Day gift that keeps on giving...

I was out on the deck, with the door open so I could hear.

After she was finished, she rushed outside,

only to see me in tears. She bent down to hug me,

"Love you, Daddy", then turned and yelled,

"Hey everybody! Daddy's crying!"

She was so proud she could bring me to tears.

It will be difficult, that day in the future,

when I have to give up her hand in marraige.

I can only hope she finds a man she loves so much,

that in taking his hand I may bless their tomorrows.

Bless your father, Kate...

He did well with you!

Thank him for Me2!

Till our future date, Keith

Swear, The diamond that resides in the recesses of your heart,

is worthy to be the stone upon which to build your foundation.

No other posession is needed, no other light need shine.

It may require a litle "elbow grease", as we say,

to buff away the rough edges.

Wax on, wax off, like "Karate Kid",

it is well worth the effort.

As it says in a Pink Floyd song,

"Shine on, you crazy diamond!"

A stoner's song...got rock?

Geeta Darling, You rock!!!!

We know you will always be there,

to catch the anchors of ships,

caught and tossed in the storms.

We are bleesed to have you amongst us,

please continue to bless and pray for Me2!

Mother Teresa is proud of you,

of that be sure! So am I!!!

Your friend and brother, Keith

Swear, the talk on Hinduism is on the 27th, so I still have time to prepare. I am thinking of adding some of the following chants to the speech.

Friends what do you think of these chants?? Should I just chant the translation or should I do both the Sanskrit and English?? I love you guys and your input. I am blessed to have such a wonderful group of friends.

Om sarvesham swastir bhavatu.
Sarvesham shantir bhavatu.
Sarvesham poornam bhavatu.
Sarvesham mangalam bhavatu.

Auspiciousness be unto all.
Perfect peace be unto all.
fullness be unto all.
Prosperity be unto all.

Sarve bhavantu sukhinaha.
Sarve saantu niramayaha.
Sarve bhadrani pasyantu.
Maa kaschid dukha bhaag bhavet.

Happiness be unto all.
perfect health be unto all.
May all see good in every one.
May all be free from suffering.

Asato ma sad gamaya.
Tamaso maa jyotir gamaya.
Mrityorma amritam gamaya.

Lead us from unreal to real.
Lead us from darkness to the light.
Lead us from the fear of death.
To knowledge of immortality.

Om saha navavatu.
Saha nau Bhunaktu.
Saha veeryam karavaavahai.
Tejaswi Naavadheetam astu.
Maa vidwishaavahai.
Om shanti shanti shantihi.

May he protect us.
Grant us wisdom's fruit.
May we gain energy to know the Truth.
May our intellects grow clear and bright.
May we cherish no ill feeling toward anyone.
PEACE PEACE PEACE.

Lokoh samastaah sukhino bhavantu.

May the entire universe be filled with PEACE
Joy love and light.
May the light of truth overcome all darkness
Victory to that light.

Brother Craig,

It is very generous of you to sacrifice your "personal" peace,

for the good of your fellow brethren!

Alas, you are entombed in a system of self-serving cellular structures.

As are we all, right now, ye who walk upon the earth.

This war you are fighting,

it is between you and your God,

between you and your fears.

Life has a way, using Time to her benefit,

of teaching us what we need to learn and why we are here.

Just found out my father went into the hospital last night,

at 10:30 p.m., apparent colon obstruction.

Just talking to my Mom, he has stabilised,

more testing tomorrow, 300 miles away.

How many tests, how many trials,

even and only the faithful endure.

Don't give it up, ever, my friend!

Life is precious, every fricken', stinkin' moment

though it seems, at times.

I'll ask for yours and everyone's prayer's for my Pa,

om Father's Day, no less. He sure has mine...

and my heart, forever and a day!

Say a prayer for a brother, if you will,

my brother, Craig. Yours truly, Keith

Keith, thank you. Your 12 year old sounds like a sweet heart. She probably adores her dad.I am blessed to have you for a friend too. I absolutely admire how you can say most every thing in poetry.God bless you.

Angel Kate, thanks.God bless you.

Heather, I don't watch movies usually. If you have a question on any spice and its medicinal use I can write about it.Vasant Lad has a book on Ayurveda that has a chapter on it.I will look up peridot and tourmaline for you.God bless you.

Swear I will look inro that subject of precious and semi precious stones and let you know what I find.God bless you.

Kavita, great article again this month!! Loved reading the sentimental journey's between Father's and Son's.

David Hall's article on Reincarnation was intriguing!! I've always believed I was a reincarnate myself.

North

Keith: Am sending you and your dad some "Good Vibrations," as my dad has also been on the ropes lately, too.

For myself, I had a wonderful little green visitor at Starbucks today--a mini-butterfly--who visited on Patzi's book, and my index finger, for close to an hour, total.

Patzi's last name means "green," sooooo......it must be a friend to the Monarch that cruises my balcony every afternoon!

You already know what I "think of the book," by virtue of reading it so much, for so long--but like North said, what are your thoughts of it!?

It takes a while to digest it, so why not anchor your mind as high as you can, and consider tag-teaming that one, with "The Life and Teachings of The Masters of the Far East"--might as well blow the headers and glass-pac mufflers out completely!

Thinking of you Keith--it's my time "to be quiet, and just listen in, from time-to-time," and your time to swing away! Dave

Dear Keith,
Did I ever tell you, that I have had artists I work with perform in Sedalia? What a great town, the place of your birth! (as I recall :)

I am keeping your Dad close in my prayers tonight.

You have my heart.
With love,
Kate

and,
that dance,
I have promised you!

Poetry Corner - Burden

It is not weariness
That bows me down,
But sudden nearness
To song without sound.

~ Langston Hughes

Hello Geeta,

Hey, if you want to continue learning more about quartz and their metaphysical properties I can suggest a really informative book to you. It's called "Love Is In The Earth"--written by 'Melody', and it's fairly well known and easy to find.

I've been collecting crystals for about 20 years and my favorite is flourite, not only for it's properties but also for it's colors. Just beautiful. Citrine and smoky are my other two favorites and recently I even got some 'smoky citrine' and 'smoky amethyst'. I just love the colors in them....Record keepers and twin crystals are two of the coolest configurations.

Anyways Geeta, I'm glad you found interest in the class. :) God Bless You.

Poetry Corner - Burden

It is not weariness
That bows me down,
But sudden nearness
To song without sound.

~ Langston Hughes

Keith:
u have touched me with ur words :)
... lavish praise, sound advice... i'll cherish these beautiful lines forever... thanks so much, Keith, u found me worth spending time rtg a poem on... :)

Love & God bless!

Poetry Corner - Love by Rumi

The way of love is not
a subtle argument.

The door there
is devastation.

Birds make great sky-circles
of their freedom.
How do they learn it?

They fall, and by falling,
they're given wings.

Tr. by Coleman Barks

Keith:
I pray to God that this crisis passes away soon.

u pls sleep well tonite. I find u up & rtg on IB at weird hours... late nights, early mornings...
dont do that this time, pls leep well.

we are all with u. we join u in ur prayers.

take care. good nite.

Dear Narda,
To argue,
can lead to devastation.
Or,
by alchemy
lead to understanding.
Such as it is,
birds fly,
circles
happen.
Love is.
Let's partake.
~ Kate

Hope all is well Keith.

We just gotta keep hangin in there . . .

Really, my thoughts are with you.

peace brother

Craig

Corrections to #275

Poetry Corner - Love by Rumi

The way of love is not
a subtle argument.

The door there
is devastation.

Birds make great sky-circles
of their freedom.
How do they learn it?

They fall, and by falling,
they're given wings.

Tr. by Coleman Barks

Heather,

Apropos your post #253, Suniel Shetty isn't Shamita Shetty's brother. Shamita is the sister of Shilpa Shetty (Baazigar, Dahdkan, Darna Mana Hai, Rishtey, Phir Milenge), Suniel happens to just share their surname.

I second your opinion about Suniel Shetty. He is a very likeable human being in real life too. A soft, gentle, humble soul in spite of those rippling muscles. He is a big brotherly figure in the industry - much like Salman Khan (now this guy rocks or what) and Sanjay Dutt.

I haven't seen Chup Chup Ke as I have been busy with the World Cup. So maybe later. Or after your review, maybe not.

life is beyond imagination. could any one halp me in script writing.

Dear Sumant

Thanks for telling me that Suniel and Shamita aren't related. I'd watch Chup Chup Ke again just to see Suniel and Kareena again. Btw, even tho they played siblings in this film, they had a chemistry going.

Dear Swear

I don't know if Google's programs look at emails and save the data in a database. When you open a message in Gmail, the little Google text ads that appear on the page relate to words found in the message, but I don't know if that goes into a database somewhere or if it just appears on our PC's for the moment. I like Google's storing my search strings and browsing history, btw, because when I'm signed in to my Google account and I do a search, Google shows me related previous searches, which I can click on and re-use even days later. Gmail email messages are stored on Google's servers. The same is true for Yahoo. When I had a Yahoo account, I got all kinds of spam at that account, and at the private email account I used to set the Yahoo account up. Now that I've dropped that account (several years ago), the spam has tailed off. My personal Gmail account gets absolutely no spam. My work Gmail account gets about 1 spam message per 100 emails, all related to the industry I work in, not to me personally. The private email account I used to set up the Gmail accounts gets absolutely no spam. For me, Gmail has turned out to be the safer option.

I had a fun day on Saturday; there'll be lots of work today, as my son's going to Canada tonight. I hope your weekend is great as well, dear Swear.

love, Heather

Dear Geeta

Thank you for that about spices and gems. I first started watching BW films about 3 years ago, mostly big hits. Now I'm trying to see what else is out there, so I watch anything I can find, which isn't very much, in NYC. The only remaining Manhattan theater that shows first-run Indian films has but 200 seats, and advertises itself as an Asian films theater, not an Indian films theater.

Dear Ravi

That Rumi poem is beautiful. I've felt this metaphor in my life: The door to love is hidden by pain, and only when one faces the pain squarely can the open door be seen, with love on its other side. This seems parallel in sensibility to "The door there is devastation." and "They fall, and by falling, they're given wings."

love, Heather

David, Good morning! I too, saw your article over

on Kavita's site. Very intriguing,(to plot or scheme secretly or underhandedly).

Are there things, in past lives, we are not supposed to remember?

Seems to me, that if we are climbing Jacob's ladder,

it would be helpful to know how many rungs are below,

and how many rungs are left to go.

Having no experience with past-life regressions,

I had decided to let it be and stick with the goal.

What pieces of my puzzle are missing?

What must I accomplish, in this life, to assure

myself of immortality? Or what should I not do?

Even if questions are answered and I arrive at

"That's why!", there will still be work to be done.

Is "knowing" ever a stumbling block for your clients?

If you could please give me the name of the author

of "The Masters" book, I shall request it Monday.

About "9 Faces", I still would like for you to

answer my 2 questions. Cannot you attempt to get

our Brother Craig to read it? I'd like to know

the depth of his understanding on these matters.

And I'm sure you'd love to talk to Deepak next month,

hope you get your opportunity and affirmation.

Maybe you will be the one to teach the teacher!

In your future, may you have a child if that's what you need.

In my future, I look forward to the day we meet.

You will do a session with me?

I will be a nervous wreck that day... can see it now!

I talked with Donna Sebo, psychic, on the radio show

I listen to every Sat. morn. Like to know what she said?

Immediately she began with "when it's my turn to bat

and I step up to the plate...", funny, huh?

The problem is, almost all the advice she gave

throughout the show I could relate to.

Psychics are usually general in their statements.

None have ever given me cause for concern,

or spilled Truth that struck me to the core.

None have ever collaberated with others predictions,

shouldn't they all tell me similar conclusions?

Are some folks just damn hard to figure out?

I suppose that could be Me2! Like Skakus...

What about the order of the "learning curve"

in "9 Faces"? Do you agree with the steps/levels

an initiate must go thru?

You don't want to write, right now, no biggie!

Wish you would, before I start another book.

I wonder though, are you into remote-viewing,

have you been quietly watching me at home?

Is that the beginning step? I've read the research,

some folks definitly seem to do just that.

Thanks for your prayers for my father and myself!

Thanks for giving me "the time of day" from your busy schedule.

Now, I must thank a few other close friends.

I'm saving up vacation days to come see you

in the near future, that is, if you'll have me.

I hope to have something for U2!

Till then, "To Sir, With Love"! Me2

Happy Father's Day, to all the Dad's at Intentblog this fine, Sunday morning!!

Keith, you and your Dad are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope the kids spoil you rotten today Keith! Keep us informed on the progress of your Dad, so we can walk with you...

North

Keith, I just sent a prayer for your father's health. I surrounded him with healing green light of DIVINE MOTHER and white light of the HOLY SPIRIT. Our parents are our roots. The connection is very strong. I feel for you. Take care.Lots of love, Geeta.

My Arizona guests might be here on Tuesday, not the 28-29th!! EEek, so cleaning house today, baking and going radical nuts to get this home in proper greeting mode!! WE been packing and moving things around all month; and the place looks like someone is moving, so will be a little embarassing; but, I"m sure they will understand too! lol

I am so excited!! I have been online emailing and snailing with Jane and her fam; for nine years!! WE were both in college at the time. We've each watched our families grow and prosper in that growth.

They are going to Quebec City for St. John Baptiste Day, a huge celebration in the Canadian province, of Quebec, then coming here!

Lee and I can't wait, and could barely sleep last night, we are so excited to finally meet the faces we've known all these years online. Amazing world we live in, with a technology so advanced, that people can meet this way?

My son picked up an extra day of work today, so he's working again today. Loves working he says, so isn't this one, of a Mom's greatest wish come true? lol

Men, sorry I just didn't have time to make a father's day card for today. Forgive?

North

Princess Kate, Thank you for your prayers and concern!

Thank you for taking my forward advances in stride!

You know of Sedalia...what a small world, really.

That's where Dad is now, he sees the doc at noon today.

Otherwise he'd be on the golf course with his buds.

We will both be watching The Masters in the U.S. Open this afternoon.

I'm going to call around 1:00 and check in.

He cannot even have a sip of water till tests are thru!

Mom said she had to leave the room Friday night,

whatever they were doing to him caused much pain.

He's been thru this before, 10 yrs. ago, when he

had surgery on his esophagus, and they accidently

punctured it, made for a long, drawn-out stay.

He's 74, otherwise in pretty good health, I feel

optimistic about his recovery, but I wish I could be there,

just to be there. He's always been there for me.

Am so glad you are here for Me2! Could use a hug!

You add a nice touch in my life, wherever you are.

Continued prayers go out for you and your daughter.

Have a wonderful day, Kate! I send my love, Keith

Keith, I read your imploring words to David, and I would like to help you if you do not mind. David is so wise. Since he is occupied with something I will try to answer some of your questions.

We come to life to perfect our souls. We do that by experiencing, the good things, and the suffering.

We do remember the previous life times till we are 6 to 8 years old. I have heard many a story from a little boy or girl about past life. Then we forget. Buy Brian Weiss's CD and listen to it every day and see if you can relax enough to go back to a past life.

The very fact that you want to know what you should do to go forward is a sure sign, you are already on your right path. "BE GOOD" is the essence of what we should do. Be a good father(you are my friend), be a good son( you sure are ), be a good friend( you are one of the best), do not despair. Be good in thought, word and deed. Keith you are one of the white spirits, (Not the color of the skin! that too!!), and have taken on many lessons to learn in this life time. So you are feeling a little troubled. This may be an especially difficult time for you. You are a truly brave soul. Go to Dear JESUS, surrender to Him, give all your troubles to Him, ask Him to guide you.

Keith, I will read your words again and write more if you wish.May God bless you always. Let me surround you with the yellow light of JESUS, and the white light of the HOLY SPIRIT. Love. Geeta.

Father's Day Card, for the Dad's at IntentBlog!!

Just had to do this for you Dads!! : )

http://xs102.xs.to/xs102/06240/Fr.Day.JPG

Love, North

Mi'Lady North,

Darling Geeta,

Swear(I wish I knew your pretty name),

I absolutely know I can count on my sisters here!

I can so easily see all of us sitting out on a deck,

sipping our coffee and tea, enjoying a beautiful morning!

Shall we do breakfast? Never been to Florida...

Kate will surely invite us over. Geeta and North

can cook it...and I'll sit back and watch...then eat!

Swear, I'll clean up, you do your homework!

Thank you all for the kind thoughts and powerful prayers!

My father is a man of great faith, love and a real joy

to be around. He loves life, God, Jesus and golf.

Not necessarily in that order...could be backwards!

He has like 100 putters and 50 drivers and he plays

left-handed so they're hard to sell. Always looking for that edge,

always trying to get better so he can keep up with "his boys"!

He gets to tee it up there by the ladies,

so we are giving him a break.

He still gets angry...blaming the equipment,

of course, it's never the player's "fault"!

Dad needs a lap-top(a computer, not a dance)!

He'd get a kick out of my "stuff",

but this site is not his "style".

He's goin' ta Heaven someday,

if any man ever made it!

Jesus has prepared him

a place, assuredly!

God bless him...

He loves

Me2!

Dear Keith, keep your chin up; we are with you!!

I am a lefty when playing golf or baseball, but am right-handed! When I pitched ladies fast ball, many coach's on other teams, complained of my ability to pitch, throw right-handed, but bat left! They hated me for that, as pitchers have a hard time pitching to a lefty, b/c most players are right-handed batters. I loved the difference I had! lol

All my best wish's and prayers are with you today Keith; sending strong vibrations of peace to you and your Dad, your Mom and sibs.

Have a great Father's Day!! And, if I come to Florida, I ain't cookin' honey-pie!! you are!! Aren't you a modern man?(giggles.)hug(

North

PS_anyone else having probs posting the past weeks? gosh, it takes me a long time, to post one post!! This is getting real annoying, and an impediment of my time!! ugh!

Brother Craig, I thank you...you always seem to

be here, even if we don't see you alot!

Happy Father's Day to you! Hope you get to see

your kids, I know you can smile and be happy!

You can't fool us, you're a good man and we know it!

Wish you'd consider reading what I just finished,

what Dave raves about, "The Nine Faces Of Christ".

I'd so love to hear another's "take" on it!

I've read bunches, but nothing like this.

Of course, there's always more questions

after every answer you get, so what!

"Life's been good to me so far!"

Let's do Joe Walsh, go see Dave,

it'll be the "Rocky Mountain Way",

"it's better than the way we had!"

Maybe so...may it be so!

Whatcha think?

Just got a call, Dad's much better this morning!

Just an infection of the intestines, interveneous

anti-biotics, cat-scan today, could be out tomorrow!

Thank God and thank ya'll!

Check out North's fine card? You have some good

trout fishing up your way, I hear.

Can you tie the flies that bind?

Betcha can, my man!

You're so "fly"!

Whatever that means! Beezlebug...?

Buzzing off, Keith

What a drag I feel, today! lol I just have NO energy left; it's been spent on the past month's packing and moving everything in this home around!

Sure looks like somebody is moving around here, I got company coming; yet, my bones and limbs refuse to budge, holding me captive, to my chair's comfort.(wink)

The sky is white with clouds, it's damp, cool yet humid too. Amazing, how the weather can affect the mind and body the way's in which it can!

Today, I wish I was Elizabeth in the movie: BeWitched!! I'd wiggle my nose, and the apartment would become immediately cleaned and organized!

The porch, absolutely filled with packed box's of things to GO! two trunks in my kitchen, which takes the whole room out of perspective! lol

I am a bored, restless spirit today. On the one hand, wish to fly and go about my chores and business's at hand; and, on the other; feeling the essence of my lionic traits, and find myself prefering the shade of my ceiling, to the shade of a tree, outside in the humid, hot air, which is hard to breath, without feeling the heat of it, around the lips.

Today comes, yet it finds me unwilling to participate much. Mind over matter? Which is more exhausted I wonder, to which this lethargy comes in manifested whimsical desire; to just be, rather than just do?

I look around my room, the empty spaces, once a place of honoured display of nic-nac's I've packed to give/sell away, have opened the room; which makes me want to give away more!

For some reason, today I feel a need for a big room, where my voice could echo when I speak, when I sing, and when I dance; per-chance an invitation to the universe, to pull my string; in some direction, any of which might do! Just don't let me stay stagnant, as the air outside!

As I precosciously trek through my memories from it's treasured chambers found within the hollow's of my heart; I suddenly feel a semblance of familiarity in a deeper, almost desperate, restless-spirit; which beckons me to prance along today, as if there is no need, to fear... the matter of the grey(unknown.)

Just some drifting thoughts, not making specific sense; or perhaps making every sense, specific!

See what I mean? I am the lioness, chasing her tail today! lol I cannot keep one thought, without encircling it!

North

North, Couldn't handle the guilt, I see. You just

HAD to stop, make a card, right now! A bit compulsive, are we?

I'm so glad you are, it goes well with artistic talents!

So you were a phenom in ball,'eh? Pitcher, too?

We have many interests in common.

I always chased the "tom-boys",

you'da been no exception.

Ah, "Glory Days", "in the wink of a young girl's eye"!

Oh, modern man? You are hilarious!

Hungry man, dat's all!

I'm starved for attention, don'tcha know!

Gonna go get the kid's now. It was a wonderful quiet morning!

Thanks again and take care, North!

.

Geeta, quick word...Thanks for your offer and advice,

and super-prayers! I'll always appreciate your views!

Experienced required, for that I await.

Love you all, Keith

Dear Rohit, since you have said that it was your last post in Rahul's post “Deafening Silence”, and also since the my comments don’t pertain to the original post, it is only fair if I copy paste the message here. And my comments don’t involve any personal attacks and is constructive and useful, I hope you won’t mind that from what you have said.

Message:

Dear Rohit, I was reading the comments and if I may…. like to point out a few things. This not particularly for you but for anyone who believes or states what is justified and what is not in comments. I don’t say that your conclusions are wrong/right in your comments#35, #45 but I humbly say that your reasoning is not sound.

You said:

“I don't think personal attacks like Divya & Desh(in his blog too)is really justified.”comment#35

“I was talking about the kind of uncontrolled language which i saw here.” Comment#45

“I'm not imposing anything or using strong language like you did. I just gave my opinion without losing my temper & that's completely different” comment#45

So, does it mean that personal attacks can be justified if one doesn’t not use uncontrolled language or lose one’s temper? No

Or, using uncontrolled language or losing temper is in itself not justified?

“Imposing”, “losing temper” is subjective to how one perceives. If someone doesn’t use uncontrolled language (and so doesn’t lose his temper as you implied) and he/she can still be biased and personalize.

So,

personal attacks or personalization doesn’t mean uncontrolled language.

And controlled language doesn’t mean the absence of any personal attacks or personalization.

And uncontrolled language may not be losing temper.

And one can lose their temper and still can use controlled language and be blind to the ones own reasoning and conclusions.

To sum it up to criticize constructively one should use sound logic and reasoning.

“Pointing out negativity is never negativity.”

True, but if in the process one is negative with his reasoning then it is also negativity and the quoted/stated “negativity” may not be negative. Because, to say in terms of logic, Negation of a Proposition can be True or False.

Keith, we are all hungering for attention. Sometimes we know it, sometimes we do not. It is the essence of the human spirit, to mingle with another, and to share mutual ability and capacity.

Sometimes, it is ourself only, which we need to meet, and love(again.)

Dish's are soaking in the sink; kitchen almost emptied for floors to be swept and mopped next! I feel like betty crocker, without the mix! lol

Yup, I were a tomboy---I was a delicate tomboy though(wink.) I have come to believe, that my childhood, only was served, to prepare me for lone-parenting for fourteen years! I was an avid coach, and parent-participant in school for my son; no less than a Dad would have been. I taught him to swing a bat, a golf-clug(loves golf) and hockey, skating, even biking!!

It's odd Keith, I often wondered why I wasn't a dress-wearing girl growing up. I liked sports. I liked to run. I liked to hike, bike and walk. I was a true natures-girl.

Now, it is time to find my feminine side again, now that he's leaving for college soon. It was/is not easy being both a male/female role model to one's child as a lone parent!!

Amazing though, how each gender would awaken when necessary for the walks taken; all unknowingly to me. I just followed my instincts.

North

Keith:
great to hear that ur dad's doing well. :) did u get to speak with him?
the sky looks brighter & sunnier now. :) & as I look out of the window, I see it really is... warm and pleasant... not hot & humid like the day before...the drizzle last nite left a cool here... that was much needed. :)

Heather:
Many many thanks for sharing ur wealth of knowledge with me.
Like North, I am busy, shifting & moving things around. She's doing that with stuff in her home & aam moving stuff from yahoo to gmail! :)
Heather, i rearranged the letters in ur name & they read as "he heart" or "eh heart" or "eh earth" or "he earth". :) I picked that up from Apostle's torch, our new wise friend on IB when he rearranged the letters in earth to heart! :)

North:
I have some info for u on Mallika's "Grey Hair" post. :) I could have rtn that here as well but I thought let me make the sweet lady run around with her fingers on keyboard a little more, albeit while reclining in the comfort of her chair! :)

Dear Geeta,

Thanks a lot for all the information on this party stuff that you all have come up with. I must say that it is a nice concept. Life is not worth living untill and unless it is spent happily, without causing harm to anyone else.

I am glad to be a part of this IB.

Subhanjan

Hi Swear, going to take that run-around with you(wink)and go have a look at Mallika's thread, and what treasure's you've left for me to find there.

I have my dish's and floors all done! nic-nacs washed, cleaned and put back in display style around the rooms.

I am so tired I cannot believe it sometimes; how my mind wants to go go go; but, the body says no no no! Or, is that vice versa as some prefer to percieve it to be? In the end, does it matter really; other than the fatigue itself? lol

And so, I flitter now, to follow Swear's direction.... as I once again; find great comfort and rest, in my chair! lol

North

oh North!
I feel so stupid to make u go around like that. u worked so hard all morning.. aam sorry, pls forgive me...
but I just cudnt resist the temptation of playing this small game with u... :)

Dear Swear, playful games of the spirit, are inviting ways the universe presents for us, to play. Putting aside all seriousness's and worries; on day's like today, it's nice to play too!

Went to Mallika's and saw your post, thankyou very much! My bottle of water is near empty. When it is, it is time to play cook, after I shower first! whew!

My son should be home soon; and I am really hoping he brings me a sweet-treat from work!! A donut, or a vanilla-capuccino!! things I rarely induldge in consuming, and absolutely find delicious!! lol

Swear, you are like a playful sprite, like the butterfly-sprite in the intenblog card!! Sprinkling sparklies everywhere, as I exit the room.

North

Dear Keith,
and to all dads at intent,
Happy Fathers Day!

and Keith,
Here is a butterfly kiss, to add to your daughter's. (and I too, would put my arms around you for a tight embrace) Thank you for sharing the good news about your Dad. Love and Blessings to him from this girl too.

My dad is not well. He is not as healthy as he once was. I do not live near him, but he is never far from my caring thoughts and love.

Dear Dara,
Are you enjoying a great Father's day with your children and grandkids? I hope you will be back at intent soon.
I miss you.

~ Kate

Tiffany, would you please write about all the gems?? Heather wants to know about Peridot and Tourmaline, and Swear has questions on diamonds. I have just started learning about it. So you are a hundred times better than me to write that comment. Will you pretty please?? Bless you Tiffany

Swear and North , your pranks are fun. Keep it up!! North I liked the card for the dads.God bless you both.

All The FATHERS of IB, HAPPY FATHERS' DAY.

Subhanjan, as I was driving back from the temple, I was thinking about you. I am happy you have decided to stay with the IB.

Gems, Stones and Healing Properties.

It took a little search and find, in some old files(always old files somewhere!) and found these on gems I once posted elsewhere a couple years ago.

Birthstones Modern, Traditional and Mystical
http://www.gems4friends.com/birthstones/

Symbolisms of Gem Stones
www(dot)tickie(dot)net/gems(dot)htm

Freespirit Rocks
www(dot)freespiritemporium(dot)com/rocks(dot)html

George Bush The Unauthorized Biography
www(dot)tarpley(dot)net/bushb(dot)htm

ooOps, how did that link get in here?

Hope this info on gems link to some insight(wink)

Getta, thanks! Playfullness is often a sign of an empty mind(I am NOT admitting to being empty-minded!), and a full spirit; with no intent at all, but to merely exist to the beat of the drumming of the beat of the pumping heart.

I wish I could feel this light-spirited all the time!

Lee and his gal are both studying for their second last exam tomorrow! The tension is thick at times. The study well together, and I feel like a student, learning from two teachers; unaware of their ability, to teach me the fundamental concepts of "group tasking" and it's inherent manifest, to complete a group goal.

I learned this in college class's; and as I have last wednesday, tossed out all of my college notes; I cringe! All that knowledge!! My books will be given to anyone needing them, for class's in September, or donated to a college/university library?

North

Geeta

I checked out the quartz website and now I see quartz in a different light and chakra!

Kate, Did you get to speak with your Dad on the

phone today? Sorry to hear he's not well, either.

I did talk to my Dad. He was in good spirits,

as we say. They had to pump his stomach, twice,

and his throat was sore but he sounded pretty good.

He says he's still not out of the woods yet,

but hopes to go home tomorrow. That is, providing

the morning's cat-scan shows improvement.

What a relief to know he'll be okay...whew!

Can't say it proves the power of prayer and guided

imagery, but I appreciate everyone's concern

and efforts, anyway!

I gotta tell ya, Kate...I think I was blushing

a few moments ago after reading your reply!

Talk about imagery, I gotta wild imagination!

Imagine that...runnin' down a dream...

train is on time...pebbles in a stream...

stoppin' on a dime...eatin'a ice cream...

coconut and lime...roller-coaster scream...

a hand holding mine...in her eye, a gleam!!!

Where's the Kleenex?

Luv ya, girl! Keith

North:
Let's play round 2 of our game now. I have some more info for you on Mallika's thread. :)

Please check out my note to Mallika. :)

Love & God bless!

Swear, you are quick! I just replied there! lol

I see there is another Lioness on this blog besides me(Mallika)and I couldn't ask for a better star-sister.

The day was well spent. All that needing done, was done what I could do today. It is muggy, the air is heavy, condensed; windows wide open, little buggies, like mosquito's or sandflies are biting me; it was a pink-cloud sunset tonight, so pretty.

North

Donna Young, I just checked it out myself. I had not realised it was commercial site before. But they have good pictures of some of the Quartz. The instructor had a large selection of quartz. She said they were living beings, I was not sure I could share it because I am skeptical about that.

Puja my eldest daughter went to State College Pa, and Archana, my middle one went to U Penn. So I have travelled in Pa a lot. Donna it is great meeting you. God bless you.

Everything is a living entity. Rock, wood, earth, water, air and creatures which include us humans.

WE are interconnected via eternity. Recent DNA studies have found humans have an eternal link; as far back as our beginning...or somthing like that.

North

"Everything is a living entity. Rock, wood, earth, water, air and creatures which include us humans."

How wonderful! How wonderful!
And what about quartz and crystals?

God bless all, especially those who bring this to our attention - we who are "dimwit" fools.

North, My "main-man" on evolutionary theory,

Sir Allister Hardy, in "The Living Sream", looks

at the math involved in tracing back the "family tree" of our species.

He found the question brought up by H.G. Wells.

The short of it is, if we all had different ancestors,

there would have to of been around a billion people

in Europe, alone, around the 1500's.

His conclusion was, we all have had the same

great, great, great grandparents, over and over again.

It was the only way the math would work!

That's from memory, as well as I can recollect,

hope you get my "drift" anyhows.

That's another good question for Geeta Darling!

Does re-incarnation run along family genetic lines?

Or do we jump around from race to race, so to speak?

Biologists would be more inclined towards the former,

that probably includes Me2, "keepin' it real",

in my own way, till future evidence makes me

"change my mind"!

A native of "The Show-Me State", where mules are the headliners

of the main event at the State Fair, in Sedalia,

Mmwaa!

For: Anon

Poems by Shawn Nevins

I look without the veil of words
and that look is vaster
than any thought of mine.

The desert is sparse and vast.
These words of ours are desert echoes.

What will be the call you hear?

A reflection, a glance, one unguarded moment
and all is known.

Look up and out
away from the world of man.
Such looking out is looking in.

The trees and your mind rest in the same clear, blue sky.

The body is leaving on its own,
swimming in a pool of silence
that swallows every protest.

Writing about this destination is ludicrous.

Dip your mind into the setting sun.
Leaving by such passing
is closer to the truth.

While all words fail to convey depth,
the wind carries a pervading message:
Lose your place in line,
turn to face your mystery,
and open your denying arms.

The dream doors have collapsed
and empty air speaks silent volumes.

Love is no answer.
It already holds all in its grasp.

Your answer is beyond these dealings,
beyond thoughts and feelings,
and in the realm of seeing
all that is leaving --
holding to no thing that does not last.

I am the space
between grasses
blown by the wind.

Everything moves through me.

You turn to the world that beats at your door
because this body is tuned to life's needs
and not your soul's.

Where is your true life
among this fog of being?

Where is rest,
satisfaction,
solidity?

Only by remembering the possibilities,
wonder stolen by imagined consequences,
shuddering questions raised by fanciful twilight moments, and dreams of perfection,
will you close your door to this world,
then, later, let it pass through your empty home.

~*~ ~*~ ~*~

Poetry Corner - Holy Cow

To Hindus the cow is
so holy they worship her.
Cow's milk has fed humans
since times immemorial.
Bulls have ploughed the fields,
driven the carts,
pulled water from wells
fertilized the fields and
provided the hide for shoes.
So holy is the cow
you don't really know,
her urine is panacea for all ills.
Many people I met in India
drank her urine, a spoonful or two a day
for cure and prevention
of all ills under the Indian sun:
cough, constipation, loose stools,
headaches, heart-burns
rheumatism, fever,
dizziness, dyspepsia,
arthritis, cystitis,
laryngitis, meningitis,
pain, potency, impotency,
fertility, flaccidity, acidity
nose bleed, sneeze,
heavy menses, light menses, no menses,
weight loss, weight gain
excitability, lethargy,
mental alertness, mental dullness,
to bust evil spells, to cast evil spells
to make oneself well, to make others sick
and so on and on,
the list never ends.
They suffer from so many ills
I can't name them all.
How holy is holy cow,
are you now getting to know?
In most Ayurvedic stores in Delhi
you can buy this nectar in bottles,
labeled pure cow urine,
collected by holy men
from holy cows,
in holy Indian farms,
fed on holy food.
Her urine costs more than
six times her milk,
Rupees seventies (about US$ 1.50) a liter,
guaranteed, unadulterated,
with your pets' urine,
be it a dog, a cat,
a mouse or a rat.

How holy is holy cow!
do you now know?
her urine will make you
healthy as a horse,
strong as a bull, and
coward as a cow!

~Ravi Kopra

"Everything is a living entity. Rock, wood, earth, water, air and creatures which include us humans."

Anon, don't you see that these are mystical insights and have to be interpreted that way?

HI Keith, the link of DNA I mentioned, is different than that factual knowledge(wink.) Ever read anything by Rose?

http://www.tatfoundation.org/forum2003-03.htm

great stuff there-this is what I do with my time; who needs books?(wink)

Hi Anon, I hope you enjoyed the poem-it explains in large part, who I am...or not(wink)and who you are, or not.

North

["Everything is a living entity. Rock, wood, earth, water, air and creatures which include us humans."

Anon, don't you see that these are mystical insights and have to be interpreted that way?]

Somebody would say: "Nonsense. That interpretation, my foot!"

Waylay, we must ignore him/her, including ravi. They are in their "childn" stage/state of being(obviously.)

WE should not impede thier progress through their second infancy.

North

Waylay, we must ignore him/her, including ravi. They are in their "child" stage/state of being(obviously.)

WE should not impede thier progress through their second infancy.

North

Yeah, if they keep acting like imbecile infants; we may have to change this to a baby blog, to suit them?(baffled smiley)maybe they lost the way to their own blog?

J

Narad, That post by Ravi or you, my hilarious friend,

even though sorta sad,(no dis-respect meant to

anyone), is really funny, I must admit!

We all have our superstitions,especially "matrialists"

and "pantheists", "common folks" like me.

Why ruin a good routine if it's effective?

We used to take initiates "snipe" hunting,

would you like to go? It's dark and scary!

I know you are not afraid, why would you be?

There are "no such things", are there?

Belief often trumps Truth...what's in your hand?

A juicy thought with a "baffled smiley":

"Yeah, if they keep acting like imbecile infants; we may have to change this to a baby blog, to suit them?(baffled smiley)..." by Juice

["Everything is a living entity. Rock, wood, earth, water, air and creatures which include us humans."

Anon, don't you see that these are mystical insights and have to be interpreted that way?]

“Somebody would say: "Nonsense. That interpretation, my foot!”

Only some people like you. Not the mystics or the people who appreciate such insights.

"Narad, That post by Ravi or you, my hilarious friend, even though sorta sad," but

Now I know:
A drink of cow's urine
will make anyone
healthy as a horse
"bull" like a bull
and coward like a cow

poor anon
can't realize
the true
person
from a
mimic?

You mimic _ margins of error via nitpicking(cynicism) and call it great.

(nit-picking means: monkeys pick each others lice eggs.)

next?
North

^5(high five)waylay!

North

ergo, nit-picking people for an emotional erection is rather not only outlandish, crude and annoying and puberessant; but, the stench of unhappiness, instability, is unbelievable in your posts by ravi and anon.

must be two monkey's sitting in a tree?

F_U_?_?_I_N_G?

sorry-that was a little song bully-unliked-playground-kids sing in gradeschool; just thought I'd get on ya'll's level of cogniteveness tonight; just trying to understand your mud?

North

A lay away wayward insight by Waylay:

["Everything is a living entity. Rock, wood, earth, water, air and creatures which include us humans."

Anon, don't you see that these are mystical insights and have to be interpreted that way?]

~Waylay

poor anon

no joy to share

only ridicule

only miniscule

by his

vestibule

alone to play for attention

while he rises to an

emotional erection

pitiful the display

of some minds

when they

play

games

the only cowards here are the one's who won't let known his/her names; and use that, to provoke, poke, nit-pic and prod people to invoke not peace, but disharmony. Terrorists of the mind; the worst kind. sad thing is, they are probably doctors and students, doing a study.

A poem jumping out of IB comments

"must be two monkey's
sitting in a tree
F_U_?_?_I_N_G?

for an emotional erection
not only outlandish,
crude and annoying
and puberessant; but..."

Guess what?

Another poem staring at you hiding in IB comments

"cowards here
won't let known
his/her names;
and provoke, poke,
nit-pic and
prod people to invoke
not peace, but disharmony.
Terrorists of the mind;
the worst kind."

pity for poor anon

Dear Keith,
Did you enjoy your day? I did talk with my dad, it's always so good to hear his voice, and when he says, 'I love you, sweet girl'.

Are you dreaming just now? It's past 1: 30 a.m. and Sunday has turned into Monday, early morn ... hey, is that a lyric from the song, Monday, Monday ... :)

Feel my many embraces for you, as you dream.

~ Kate

"Monday, Monday, so good to me
Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be
But Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee
That Monday evenin' you would still be here with me"

p.s.
I will still be here for you on Monday evenin!

Love

Poetry Corner - I Love My Daddy

When I was ten
I broke my leg
Falling from a swing
I lay in a hospital bed
For days on end, my leg
Wrapped in plaster-of-Paris.
My daddy would come
Visit me and say: “Sweet girl,
Don’t worry, you’ll be all right.”

Now my daddy is eighty
He fell from his bed
Broke his leg and is lying
In a hospital bed
With plaster-of- Paris
Wrapped around his leg.

I called him on phone:
“How are you, daddy?”
He answered: “Sweet girl,
Don’t worry, I’ll be all right.”

You know what? I love my daddy.

~ Ravi Kopra

as a peice of every bit of letter emerging from our sharings and comments, should not our highest ideal always be placed first with our intent of our ideal?

nature is a great abundance of creativity
What is more important ?, a theory, clothes on our bodies, planning for next years party, or a mission you might have? Arent these all relative to the time of their urgency?
What is most immediate that takes up our minds peace ,
Where is it we are taken from our internal balance,
Who has distracted the energies of our Temple,

(i like to picture it as many babies sitting in supreme lotus position, each getting hit in the head by a comet the size of galaxies, bouncing off each head like a tennis ball, but leaving each baby seeing stars)

That we place our attention on what is it we're focused on and brought to our attention,,

from thence memory, grapsed desires, developed survival-dramas, wants and needs arise as our illusional linear reality accomodated by our continuos life and society style/standards, caught up in dialogue, common words/needs and meanings/norms of a society lost track, and our time configured beliefs cemented . (i read once where the last of a group of dead brothers, from falling behind, came to see them dead by a poisonous lake they had drinken from, and cried out to the lake to bring them back to life~then the lake replied that it would, if it would tell it mans worst problem(something along those lines)
And the brother saved his brothers by replying that it was mans living like each would live on forever

We forget that it is more important to hold our ideals in our centers and carry it everywhere we go even when the tornado comes and the wind is incredibly overwhelming, we mustn't let our ideal get caught and snagged in things that can delude us from the clear message of our mission, otherwise we fail and missout on oportunities and our synchro-destiny, for not being on the path to our mission ( MEDITATION is returning to our inner balance that is already there yet like a muscle not used much)
Our mission being peace , there is no way to peace, right? Cause peace Is the way!

Our bodies, by virtue, are already doing what it is they do , excellent!; and what is it we do with the fantastic construction? we relish in a drunkenlike stupor amid the vast potential we carry, bombarded by continuous nonsense, we're almost hopelessly lost in the options opened, and this is where past goes and future is born and desire installed, entrapped in memories of concepts without us letting go and digesting them for their real purpose, (we often give up our connection to our roots for the leafs) ((Tho why am i saying this, as everything is as it should be,
There is a principal in this universe that I like to believe, If one gives, one receives, if one loses, one gains, if you make yourself proud on others giving you their undivided attention and praise, lower yourself; if you make yourself humble and low, you raise . Who is the servant of man..
Love gives and forgives, Ego gets and forgets!

Our cells , our molecules, they do well what it is they do, and if they are not cooperative with eachother, cancers that don't want to help cut themselves off and forget that 'I am another Yourself
So who benefits from a group of cells dissipitating their mission and doing something else like going after desire and fueling up for more internal dialogue? Somehow they were made well so that when brought into material manifestation they would each have Capacity to do their part and benefit eachother, and the ones harming would inevitibly be giving the others a chance at grounding themselves deeper in their connection and unity, like the blowing wind helping each plant and tree grow deeper and firmer .

one leaves their mark slightly more than others;
Four versions: A cell goes to an extraordinary friends house for a sleepover. Buddies taking a shower, but he has said, 'Mi casa, su casa' 'I am another Yourself' 'Please, make yourself comfortable, and feel free to use anything.'
So you think you might put on music, and notice a bunch of cds around, in an obvious order but not complex.
One cell decides to collect from some stacks a couple cds from different piles. You don't expect buddy to be back for quite a while, so you play some music and change cds here and then , in the end you were lazy enough to place them back where you are quite not so sure you took them from.
One cell decided to take one cd and put it back neatly where it was before without any problem.
And the other cell has the same intent as the second one, but has taken out more then one and trips over something dropping some cds and leaving finger marks on ones half caught while falling, while others were dented or scratched in the fall , this Cell decides not to tell of the event, and places the cds back making the pile appear undistrubed.
The fourth Cell is grounded in it's accumulated wisdom and never realises the time spent in waiting , be cause the cause of waiting didn't exist ,.
in Each experience, these cells were always on duty from their mission though at peace with themselves at different levels

that you might understand the inventory of my comment; you notice a mayday plane, you see is falling towards an area Nearby where children are playing, meanwhile, you are having a imaginary bout with a person who seems to be evil in a way you can't stand nonetheless you are submerged in the experience because the victorious winner is entitled to potential instant-wheneveryouwant pleasures and treasures, and you feel you are finding and getting closer to have the surest chance of winning this once in many lifetime oportunity and are determined not to lose the train of thought. what is it within you that pursuades yourself to act?

is it any wonder we 'rely on law over vast areas to overcome modern troubles? Since we do not see the problem immediatly infront, on, and stuck on ourselves because we lag our frames per second rate, our towns and cities also reflect our own mishaps. A Bunch of bandages, unless potent with Care-for-All, will just be like trimming a bad fungus.

you don't swing a bat on a tree branch unless you know you are balanced enough not to fall down ; in our interactions, the state of our true level always shows because that is what We are able to bring through from our highest awareness
We've got to stop as a whole from neglecting the other parts that are essential to each(where are our foods coming from and how are they being treated? is our knowledge and use of accepted medicines up-to-date and ready for grabs?, we've got to be more intouch with our communities as a FAMILY instead of our immediate wants and needs for ourselves family friends and best friends

Fear and a desire for escapism has had us indulged-sick in our nest that we each shit in ~ since most everyones gotten use to it and are still living, we seem to get ourselves to fit right in with no immediate realization that we are gradually killing ourselves and potential generations.
We've got to stop getting caught in gibberish popycock hogwash.(nevermind, suffering is good, If you dont suffer, how could you ever temper yourself without experiencing much tragedy? a poor man will easily jump through the needles eye, but the rich one will have caught itself up too much in things
We've got to unconditionally extend our deepest love with even beings we despise, for they are lost in darkness as to knowledge which enlightens. Seeing fault within an other, or a dislike, must most surredly mean That feeling is evoking a part within one which really resonates with the disturbing part(WE CAN ONLY SEE WHAT WE HAVE WITHIN OURSELVES), We are just too dazed and out of it to accept it and digest it, we've altered our software into a filter based on what we've felt so far and how much it has meaned to us

I use to contemplate whether it's justifiable to help others. I would think " since this person is suffering, they must need it in order to grow and learn, how can I interfere, How do i know i am helping and not disturbing?" I would think , if One can get hit/hurt/shoved harshley or suffer, isn't it because they have within some energy resonating to that level that it may have the actual permission to manifest in experience as such? The pure hearted one would just sit there, while the attacker stands frozen, for I believe it's the same as that attacker trying to shove the whole universe

Dear everyone .

Since the topic of crystals has been flowing, I wonder if anyone knows/ does not know, about the Crystal Skull of whom the guardian is Anna Mitchell-Hedges

It's quite a facinating topic !!!

One time it was sent to the Hewlett-packard crystal lab, and the scientists did all their tests and experiments on this quartz crystal skull that resembles a human skull so finely, and the teeth scientists say belong to a veggie eater. They exposed the skull to various temperatures and wouldv Never change from 60 or 70 degress
Pictures of many things would be taken of the crystal skull of various scenes
The skull should not even exist! say scientists

there is a prediction the skull made back in 1985, and some questions were being given to it, along the lines of; 'When can we expect the shifting of the earths axis?
Skull: 2,,2,,0,,0,,5,,5, ,,2005.

Right on the day of the new years, i saw on TV news a little bulletin flying past the screen quickly from right to left, saying "Earths axis moves by 1 degree, scientists unsure why"
Much Love,
Sai Ram

A Mad Cow Poem

Well, talking of aliases
Someone copies Anon
To become a Pooranon

But, O Holy Cow!
Who would copy whom
To become a Mad Kow?

WASTED

Pain in anus
Is Poor anon
A Loose canon
Lot like Mayan
A Vasted Mayan
A dark Indian
And pee poem

Poetry Corner - It is the third watch

It is the third watch. The girl
in the bridal bedroom is so gentle,
so beautiful, I look and look again;
I can't believe my eyes.

Sixteen year old, peach-blossom complexion,
golden hairpin, white ramie skirt,
bright eyes agleam in playful glance,
lips half parted in a smile.
My love! My own true love!

Need I say ought
of the silver in her voice
and the wonder of her under the quilt.

~ An anonymous Korean poet (16th century AD)

Princess Kate, Swear will tell you...

Don't stay up so late!

Were you having Mad Cow nightmares?

Me moooo!

Have a Monday mornin' to remember,

You make me smile,

Luvs, Keith

Two monkeys packing in a tree?

What kind of monkey business is this?

Monkeys in a tree, horny monkeys in a tree!

Oh well, those god-damn monkeys, got no shame, no decorum!

Dear Anon,
What a wonderful koan, thank you !

*puts on phat headphones and shapeshifts to Dj R U intuit, all simultaneously while setting on Bob Marley vs Funkstar de Luxe - The Sun is shining, Dimitri from Paris - Wonderful Person, PJ - Happy Day, Klubfilter - Illumination !! WOO-Haa..!!! Yehea!

A Poem for You
I am blue, when you are too
sad and lazy to see me,
just let me come through,,

it's hard, on my heart,
like paint without art
we are each, no smarter, as contenders

Am I a non member?
To you, a contender?
We are free, Remember!

*mixes in Sunjur Synthetic Pure track 8~9 at the end*

"Music is a psychic phenomenon, so that the melody image, experienced from the outer realm, is only a reflection of our psychic activity, within the mirror of sound." ~Einstien (from Futuristic Sounds of Jazz)

I would love to share music names with anyone :)

IB Zoo

There was a gorilla and a chimpanzee
last week on honeymoon.
Now there are monkeys
making on a tree.
No shame, no decorum
in their shameless harem.

And holy cows,
mad cows, mad kows,
waylays laid on ways
are here too.
Moo, moo! Moo, moo!

Dunce donkeys are
drowsing, wondering:
What's above is below.
What's below is above.

What a zoo show!

Dear Keith,
Just read your post #288. Hope your father is out of the woods now and healthy enough to put the hole in one. ;)

Cheers!
Navin

IB loon

There was sole and shawl
Last week sandwiched in a brawl
Before that naives and ravines
Humored as morons and rumors

Now there is anonymous
Is he split or shit?
Bet in a pool
or odds in a loo?

What a gooey loony!

Keith, I came to USA in 1976. I remember an argument with an elder in the temple about reincarnation. Now 30 years later I am answering questions on reincarnation. Along this spiritual journey, I have been tremendously influenced by some western authors, such as Sylvia Brown, John Edward, James VanPraag, Brian Weiss, Jane Martin, and Edgar Casey.

Dr Brian Weiss' book, "Many lives Many Masters", is an excellent one to start your journey. In this book, Brian tells the true story of his patient Katherine, all her life times, and how he a skeptic, a jew, a non believer in reincarnation, turned around and became a teacher of past life regression, and reincarnation.

There are many planets in the universe in many star systems like our Earth. There are totally 10 billion souls allotted to our Earth. Of them 6 billion are in physical form. The other 4 billion are in astral form. Our soul has 5 layers, layer of bliss, layer of intellect and ego, layer of mind, layer of vital principle like breath, and physical body. When we die we leave the body behind and go to astral heaven or hell with soul covered by the other 4 layers.

Our main purpose in life, both in the physical realm and astral realm is to perfect our souls, by experiencing for God.

We have come many many times to the physical Earth. We come as men, as women, in all races, in all continents. We come with many themes, such as, loser, winner, warrior, peace maker, rejection, humanitarian, healer, justice, builder etc.

We have always been, and we will always be here. Sylvia divides people of the Earth into 3 categories. She calls them white spirits, dark spirits, and gray spirits. She is not talking about the color of the skin!! The white spirits are the good people, who can not help being good, do what is good for every one, and take on tough lessons to learn and perfect for God, Astral heaven is their home. Some times you feel home sick and you can't explain why. You are home sick for the tranquility of the astral heaven. The dark spirits are here for only selfish reasons, Earth is their domain, and astral hell. They do not hesitate to hurt. The gray can go either way.

The white spirits have spirit guides. The dark spirits have no guides. They are on their own. Some of the gray have spirit guides. Sylvia has a CD and a book that helps you to contact your spirit guide.

Keith, this is my favorite topic. I have enjoyed writing about it. I hope it is of some use to you. God bless you dear Keith.

Hello Geeta, Heather, and Swear,

How are you all this morning? I looked at the OT last night but it was very late around the time Kate was posting and I was very sleepy, so...

I'm not really an expert on crystals and rocks, so I'll just write a few major points I've gotten out of Melody's book, "Love Is In The Earth".

"The color range for peridot includes green and yellow green also known as olivine. It emits a warm and friendly energy. It's used to cleanse and stimulate the heart and solar plexus chakras, bringing openness and acceptance in the intellectual pursuit of matters of love and relationships. Wearing or carrying of peridot will prevent outside influences from affecting the aligned, balanced, and cleansed body." (Also the August birthstone!)

"Tourmaline crystallizes in the form of vertically striated prismatic crystals, sometimes slender and needle-like. The color range includes deep pink to red to red-violet, blue, yellow, brown, green, pink,... The energy of tourmaline relates to each of the chakras. It acts to clear, to maintain, and to stimulate each of the energy centers of the body. It provides balance of the male/female energies."

So it does seem that peridot and tourmaline helps maintain balance and alignment! Keep wearing them Heather!

Now, diamonds! Diamonds come in all colors.. "Colorless, white, black and shades of pink, yellow, red, orange, green, blue, and brown. Known as the 'King of the Crystals', symbolizing the central 'sun' of the solar system." And since you wear it on your fingers Swear, "It can instill the aspect of trust to relationships and situations, bringing confidence to ones emotional and intellectual characteristics, and bringing fidelity to interpersonal associations."

So, like I said, there's a lot to it and I'm really only familiar with the quartz varieties. All of this info can be found in this book. There is also a second book which has a lot of pictures and crystals not mentioned in this one.

Hope that helps.

ApostlesTorch,

Interesting story on the crystal skull--I wonder if there's more info on the internet about it...?

Tiffany, beautiful. Thank you. God bless you always Tiffany dear, expert gemologist of IB!!

Do you believe in UFOs?

Do you believe in alien life forms? Are aliens blogging here (anon)ymously? Do you want to say to them:get a life? Or do you want to kick their butt?

Dear Tiffany

That is so interesting to read -- now I'll have to be less rebellious -- what you wrote fits with how these stones make me feel. Thank you!

Dear Geeta

Thank you for asking Tiffany, that was brilliant!

Dear Swear

Another lioness here! :)

Dear .

Re 146: That's a sad person trying to make the best of things, not a split.
Re 353: Go with care, so you don't become an alien yourself.

Dear Ravi

Summer approaches, the air is hot, the sun is strong, love intertwines itself through our lives with a green and fragrant grace. Write us something pretty, please.

love, Heather

Dear Geeta, very interesting!

I don't want to come back; how can I prevent an incarnation?

North

Last night when on my nightly adventures in the Indense woods, I came across a party of four around a camp fire. There was this shadowy figure, deep in contemplation looking at the starry sky sitting beside a man in Arabic robes who was reciting poetry in a foreign tongue and was sipping on wine once in a while. Right across is a beautiful lady with her eyes closed and sat in a weird posture over goose feathers and was meditating in some eastern manner. The fourth person was curiously observing the rest three while roasting the goose and was trying to rekindle the fire which has now decreased in intensity while the howls of wild animals have become louder to the ear. I meandered at a distance as I sensed flu in the air. After taking a brief note I quietly moved on……….

"There are totally 10 billion souls allotted to our Earth. Of them 6 billion are in physical form. The other 4 billion are in astral form".....#350

Dear Geeta,
I may like you immensely as a mother figure here on Intent, but when it comes to the theory of reincarnation, I still am a skeptic. And will remain a skeptic till I experience some first hand proof. Even though I myself have tried past life regression and even think that I know what my future life is going to be, using methods of the late Edgar Cayce. But how can I be sure that I was not day-dreaming?

I would like to know the source of the passage quoted above. How did you come to these figures of 10 billion souls etc.? If I'm not mistaken, the population of the world has increased many times over through the passage of time. So, my point is this.....where are the new souls coming from? And where were they until now?

Can the theory of reincarnation ever be proved on the basis of second-third hand accounts given in books?

I am not asking this in order to discomfort you, Geeta, but with a genuine desire to increase my knowledge.

Cheers!
Navin

Dear Dark Knight

Don't leave us, sir Knight. Mysteries of life are on your breath and in your step.

love, Heather

Poetry Corner - Dark Spirit

Dark Spirit says to White Spirit:

I got to say
Give me your wallet, sir
give me your wallet

Look here at this knife
Tell me what you like
your wallet or your life?

White Spirit hands over his wallet and goes away muttering:

S-o-b, yesterday he was my slave.

Dark spirit hits white spirit with empty wallet and goes away muttering:

S-o-b, yesterday I was his slave. Not today, not today. I am free.

~Ravi Kopra
Note: Inspired by poetry of Langston Hughes.

Dear Navin
If my answers may help in any way

“....where are the new souls coming from”?

A simple explanation is that a soul can be reincarnated as multiple souls or multiple souls can take the form a of a single soul based on the laws of karma.

People confuse Soul Math with School Math.

“Can the theory of reincarnation ever be proved on the basis of second-third hand accounts given in books?”

Not yet or Not likely. Same is the case of theories based on astrology, religious beliefs about God or souls and the laws of Karma.

Correction to # 359

Poetry Corner - Dark Spirit

Dark Spirit says to White Spirit:

I got to say
Give me your wallet, sir
give me your wallet

Look here at this knife
Tell me what you like
your wallet or your life?

White Spirit hands over his wallet and goes away muttering:

S-o-b, yesterday he was my slave.

Dark spirit hits white spirit with empty wallet and goes away muttering:

S-o-b, yesterday I was his slave.
Not today, not today.
I am free.
I want my money back
He stole from me.

~Ravi Kopra
Note: Inspired by poetry of Langston Hughes.

Dear Waylay,
Thanks for your desire to help. But am not convinced with either of the answers. Though u are right in saying that none of the other theories like God, astro, laws of karma can be conclusively proved either. But at least, I have experienced something about God, Astro and laws of Karma personally.....it may or may not be proved. But have experienced nothing personally when it comes to reincarnation. Hope Geeta can give me better explanations.

Thanks anyway,

Cheers!
Navin

Navin

Do u post (anon)ymously?

Dear Ravi

:( for linking Geeta's spirits with US race relations. Where is your grace today??

love, Heather

Dear .
Thanks for ur mischievous post. What else can one expect from an anonymous id like yours. I have said this before and for the record I say this again. I don't post in any other id except my own (Navin). That's what sets me apart from all the A,B,C,Ds of Intentblog. And everyone already knows who Anon is. And I know who u are too. ;) I was the Ghostbuster here.....remember?
And I won't have time to respond to anonymous ids like yours in future. Take care.

Cheers!
Navin

Dear Narad,
You may have my wallet, you may take my life, but only I can decide to give you my Love.
And I do,
~ Kate

p.s.
this inspiration came from you, Ravi, Langston, and Spirits everywhere. Enjoy you day.

Dear Keith,
Tonight -
Don't be too tired to dance!

Thanks for the Tune names Kow! Awesome.... I too would love to share music ~ any beat that makes you want to dance or anything you love!
Among my favourites are Shpongle - Tales of the Inexpressible, "Star Shpongle Banner", "Room 23", "A New Way to Say 'Hooray'" and Younger Brother - [1] Weird on a Monday Night or A Flock of Bleeps

Hey Tiffany, glad you're interested, it blows my mind!!
There is a lot of information on the Crystal Skulls, though there is only 1 skull of this type(perfectly flawless in detail, the other crystal skulls found can in no way compare to the detail) that is publicly out, of which Anna is the guardian www.mitchell-hedges.com is her website, though there is not much info on it there last I checked,, The only real good information is the book that was made with her in 1985 called "The Skull Speaks" This book I have seen go for 50 to 500 dollars in bookstores and online and is only about 100 pages!! Currently I believe she resides in Indiana with the Skull (i think she's 98 or 92 years old now). The Crystal skull basically holds the highest knowledge of light. There are many crystal recepticles waiting to be found, though they can Only be activated by this vibration we call, Love. The skull talks about unity, light, sound, music, harmony, growth, healing, space, time, Atlantis, Twin Moon(ANYBODY know of the recent planet or moon discovered in our solar system???), teachs how energy understood is energy controlled, how there are those of the christ vibe right now on the earth, that this word we have to describe Love, is the most powerful force. There was a group setup called the AnnaMitchellHedges Research and Exploration Association, where Anybody could join to share information, but it seems to have been closed down

Dearest Tiffany,
Thanks for your post, and what can be discovered from the Love that is in the earth! Are stones like people? People like stones? I love both. No exceptions to the rule. Love all, and I do.
~ Kate
(p.s. poetic inspiration from Narad)

Dear Heather,
I want to thank you for all your posts about the skill of writing and communicating. You are gifted. I have been the beneficiary of your inspiration :)))

With love,
~ Kate

Thanks for the Tune names Kow! Awesome.... I too would love to share music ~ any beat that makes you want to dance or anything you love!
Among my favourites are Shpongle - Tales of the Inexpressible, "Star Shpongle Banner", "Room 23", "A New Way to Say 'Hooray'" and Younger Brother - [1] Weird on a Monday Night or A Flock of Bleeps

Hey Tiffany, glad you're interested, it blows my mind!!
There is a lot of information on the Crystal Skulls, though there is only 1 skull of this type(perfectly flawless in detail, the other crystal skulls found can in no way compare to the detail) that is publicly out, of which Anna is the guardian www.mitchell-hedges.com is her website, though there is not much info on it there last I checked,, The only real good information is the book that was made with her in 1985 called "The Skull Speaks" This book I have seen go for 50 to 500 dollars in bookstores and online and is only about 100 pages!! Currently I believe she resides in Indiana with the Skull (i think she's 98 or 92 years old now). The Crystal skull basically holds the highest knowledge of light. There are many crystal recepticles waiting to be found, though they can Only be activated by this vibration we call, Love. The skull talks about unity, light, sound, music, harmony, growth, healing, space, time, Atlantis, Twin Moon(ANYBODY know of the recent planet or moon discovered in our solar system???), teachs how energy understood is energy controlled, how there are those of the christ vibe right now on the earth, that this word we have to describe Love, is the most powerful force. There was a group setup called the AnnaMitchellHedges Research and Exploration Association, where Anybody could join to share information, but it seems to have been closed down

Spain v Tunisia:

What a beautiful goal Tunisia has just scored in the 8th minute! This is fantastic stuff!

Kate, that comment of yours,
if that would be a karate move, there would be no defense..
Don't know if that Narad, whatever, guy, appriciates such beauty,
but, some do,
Love, Passion!

Dear Dark Knight

Is the goose almost roasted? If so, a smaller fire will keep the friends warm and cheerful. Some fires are mystical, and never die. (I don't know how good these are for roasting geese.) Is the first person man or woman? Who plucked the goose? Why don't the feathers blow away on the four winds? Why does the fourth person stand away from his comrades? I don't expect answers. I like your mystery. Please take good care, and come again.

love, Heather

Dear Kate

Your compliment belongs to a friend of ours who's 7K miles from us. My words are a tiny whorl of energy that spins out from his spirit and work.

love, Heather

Poetry Corner - Dark Spirit Act II

Dark Spirit overhears White Spirit say:

“You may have my wallet
You may take my life
But you will not have my love.”

“Ha, ha, ha." Laughs back Black Spirit:

“Your love!
Keep your love where your ass is.
You don’t have mouth to keep your word.
I have my love in Harlem
I don’t need your love.”

“You’re cheap. Your love is cheap.
You steal my money and
Give away free your love.
What you know love is.

If you had love,
I wouldn’t have been a slave,
I wouldn’t have been a Peter Brown.
I would have been Lumumba Mumba,
In Zaire, Zulu or Angola.
You buy your love with your money.
Don’t tell me to do the same.”

~Ravi Kopra

Dear Narad,
You are mistaken.
Only one such as I
can see you
as you really are,
and Love you
just the same.
~ Kate

p.s.
and if you don't believe me,
just ask Marek
:)

Poetry Corner - Dark Soul Act II, continued...

You don't have love
You've just cheap words of love
Don't preach me your Jesus
Don't tell me treat others
As I'd like others treat me
If you listened to your own preachings
You would not have made me a slave

I need not ask no none
You white are all the same
All shameless and white washed

What you know is love?
You stole me from my land
You stole my soul!
Shame on you, White Spirit.

~Ravi Kopra

Note: Fenando Torres of Spain is someone to look out for in the future. At 22, he is the top scorer in this WC. He has just scored on an awarded penalty shot to put Spain ahead 3-1 which is now the final score of the match.

Dear Narad,
Return to me.
You have strayed for long enough!
But if you don't want to,
I won't make you.
~ Kate

Dear whomever, when you speak
I hear a wounded heart
that turns its back upon itself
with bitter reasons...
I'd love to read the words you have within.
About yourself.
I will appreciate your poems.
I grin now at your wicked sense of humor...
Dear Ravi, please,
give us love and graceful words
from your warm heart
today.

love, Heather

Dear Heather,
I see Ravi's true self as it comes shining through - in his unique expressions of Love!

It's Narad I am trying to win over!
:))
~ Kate

Poetry Corner - Pablo Neruda

Sonnet XI

I am hungry for your mouth, your voice, your skin
I wander in the streets without food, quiet,
Bread does not sustain me, dawn disquiets me
All day I search for the liquid sounds of your feet.

I am hungry for your smooth laughter,
For your hands the color of a savage harvest,
Hungry for the pail stones of your nails.
Like a whole almond I want to eat your skin.

I want to eat the ray burnt by your beauty,
The sovereign nose of the arrogant face,
I want to eat the fleeting shadow of your lashes.

And I come hungry sniffing the twilight,
Searching for you, searching for your hot heart
Like a puma in the solitude of Quitratue.

Tr. by Ravi Kopra

*****

Tengo hambre de tu boca, de tu voz, de tu pelo
y por las calles voy sin nutrirme, callado,
no me sostiene el pan, el alba me desquicia,
busco el sonido líquido de tus pies en el día.

Estoy hambriento de tu risa resbalada,
de tus manos color de furioso granero,
tengo hambre de la pálida piedra de tus uñas,
quiero comer tu piel como una intacta almendra.

Quiero comer el rayo quemado en tu hermosura,
la nariz soberana del arrogante rostro,
quiero comer la sombra fugaz de tus pestañas

y hambriento vengo y voy olfateando el crepúsculo
buscándote, buscando tu corazón caliente
como un puma en la soledad de Quitratúe.

~Pablo Neruda

Dear friends of the blog, all of you, I love you, God bless you.

Dear Navin, God bless you for asking me. The source of the comment is one of Sylvia Brown's books. It may be,"God, Creation, Tools to life". When I first fell in love with her books I read them like how I read Vivekananda now. I could not part with it. It was a stormy love affair I had with all her books, auditapes, videos. As you said on Zappy's blog, many wisdom traditions speak of the same truth. I will have to look at a lot of material to give you exact location of the quote.

Totally there are 10 billion souls. If the population increases on the physical Earth, it decreases on the astral Earth.

As far as what "waylay" writes, it has definitely some truth to it. Jane Martin has written books which contain channelled information from a very wise spirit named,"SETH". In "SETH SPEAKS", she writes, or Seth says, John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, and Saul or Paul were the same soul entity. So one SOUL ENTITY came as John the Baptist, to lay the foundation, Jesus to do most of the work, and Paul to help spread it. I love this book too.

Dear Navin, my suggestion to you as a seeker of knowledge is to start with books by Brian Weiss. The reason is Brian's first book, is also like an autobiography of a skeptic becoming a believer. The name of the book is, "MANY LIVES and MANY MASTERS".

I feel like a teacher, with such wonderful souls as you and Keith asking me questions. Please do not stop asking me questions. I have said it before, and I will say it again, I love writing about it. So fire away your questions. My birthday is on the 21st of january, 1951, at Saundatti, near Belgaum, in Northern Karnataka, at 10 45 pm. My email address will be on the previous open thread. I am an aquarian, that is probably why I love to teach.

Navin, do not let criticism by certain bloggers bother you. You are also a beautiful white spirit, and a seeker. Take care. love. Geeta.

Dear Ravi

A lovely translation of a lovely poem. Thank you, sir.

Dear Kate

And there he is, below you. Love to you, darling Kate. He will be won at last.

Dear Geeta

I touch your feet, from deep respect.

Good evening to all, as I leave to go home.

love, Heather

There are exciting days for sports aficionados all over the world.

Not only is the World Cup of soccer heating up in Germany, the NBA and NHL finals have surprisingly become suspenseful and nail-biting, keeping fans at the edge of their seats.

The Miami Heats have come back to lead the Dallas Mavericks 3-2 in the 7-game series after dropping the first 2 games at home. This series could go 7 games.

Similarly, the Edmonton Oilers have forced a 7th and decicing game tonight in Raleigh, North Carolina after loosing the first two contests.

In cricket, India will have another go at the West Indies in the third Test starting on Thursday, June 22nd., in St. Kitts.

Note: Indian batting star Sachin Tendulkar who underwent shoulder surgery is expected to make a come back in England next week at the county level. He hopes to return to Test cricket soon.

AJ, is Sachin going to make a come back after undergoing a brain surgery?

Very funny!

Kalamity Kate, I don't care how tired I am,

if you say you wanna dance, then I do, too!!!

Whatever you wish to do, I wanna do!!!

Whatever you wish to give, I wanna receive!!!

Whatever you wish to receive, I'll go get it,

if I don't already have it!!! Excepting the moon...

Sunshine on my shoulder? Been there all day,

thanks to you, my dear sweetheart!

.

Navin, I'm waiting for a bro to call about Dad.

I'm sure he'll get thru this. Thanks for asking

and showing concern...you're not such a bad guy.

I'm with you on the questions to Geeta, a sceptic

till evidence is personally experienced, such tough

existentialists are we! Dave Hall does a bit of

work in the Astral plane, or whatever. I want

him to hold my hand and tell me something good!

I guess that's how he does it. I will drive the

9 hours or so and go see him someday, within a year I hope.

If he'll have and see me, I'll go! I do love to

mess around and experiment with mysterys! Cheers back to ya!

.

Geeta Darling, You are aquarian, also? Does that

mean we are supposed to get along? I just hate

fighting with you all the time! Why can't we all

be friends? Kidding Geeta...you know Me2!

That 10 billion number gets around...

We can see 10 billion galaxies.

We have 10 billion stars in our Milky Way.

We have 10 billion neurons in our brains,

obviously, many are neglected.

Lyall Watson, zoologist, wonders if the "collective conciousness"

comes to birth when we reach 10 billion people here.

Wish I had 10 billion dollars, don't you?

We'd go buy us an island and invite most everyone at IB!

If we could only "get along" those 10 billion miles...

Thanks for all the help, teacher! Luvs, Keith

K & K

Is Keith making a move on Kate? Love is in the air!

Astrology is a pseudo-science.

It has no basis in reality or science. Needless to say, I do not pay attention to it nor its practitioners. IMHO, if you believe in such nonsense, you need help!

Tiffany:
wow! so much info & so well presented. Believe it or not I could grasp every word of it! :) :)
Thanks so much, Tiffany! :)

Heather:
missed ur voice all day yesterday.
how r u doing? missing sonny boy?
btw, eh heart, its not lioness ... its crab! :)

Geeta:
u r an enlightened soul. :)
Which book of Vivekananda are you reading rt now?

I read the biography of Ramakrishna Paramhansa last year. I liked the book very much. Know what, Geeta? I have a confession to make. We had a lesson on Paramhansa in 3rd grade. I never read the lesson bcoz I didnt appreciate Paramhansa's looks! can u believe it? I wanted a good looking God/ saint to fall in love with! What a shame !! My thoughts were so shallow then! so so disgusting. Its pains me to remember this- what a disgrace!

Anyway, here's the real point I want to make- there is a narration of the manifestations of Ramakrishna's love for God, in various forms of devotion- dasya, sakhyam, etc. I remember u when I think of that aspect of Paramhansa's life. u had rtn on 1 of Rahul Pandita's posts abt ur devotion- loving Krishna like what Meera had done, etc., remember? That's what made me think that a person who's so deeply, madly in love with God must have the glow of the Divine Mother on her beautiful face. She must be chanting the Lord's name with every breath she takes- that's a glorious penance, Geeta. :)

Navin:
I appreciate your curiosity. This philosophy can be very confusing. I am a hindu (by birth) and grew up on stuff that's fed to every child in hindu households- karma, reincarnation, heaven, hell, moksh, etc. etc. etc.

The one question that remains unanswered for me to this day is this: (not that all of my other questions r answered but...) if our karma is good i.e. if our good deeds outdo the bad ones, we get to enjoy heaven, after death, or hell if it's the other way round, rt? then is moksh = heaven? May be, I thought. But then I read somewhere that when the good deeds & the sins balance, they cancel each other out & one gets salvation (moksh), so, where's heaven or hell now? mind baffling stuff, isnt it?
... ??? ... !!! ... :) :) :) ... !!! ... ??? ..

Love & peace to all the beautiful souls here!

Dear Keith,
Tonight, after my walk, and the rains - came a double arched rainbow. It was breathtaking! I was wishing you were beside me and could share in this stunning moment of creation. I feel love between us blossoming, and soon, it will be time to dance.
~ Kate

Hey, hey Keith,

Be careful now! That's our Kate, not yours. Kate, what, u cheatin' your man??? Whoa!

Whoahahahahahahahaha...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Diablo,
You don't come around very often. I miss seeing you. You know you have my heart! But, when a double rainbow appears, and I have been asked for a dance ....
~ Kate

One thing that is bow-leeged
and can't put it's feet together
is the rainbow.

Even if the Lord God shouted
-Attention!-
it couldn't put it's feet together.

Yet it's got two feet
as you know,
and two pots of gold
we are told.

What I see
when I look at the rainbow
is one foot in the lap of a women
and one in the loins of a man.

The feet of the arch
that the Lord God rested the world on.

And wide, wide apart,
with nothing but desire between them.

The two feet of the rainbow
want to put themselves together.
But they can't, or there'd be the vicious circle.

So they leap up like a fountain.
He leaps up. she leaps up,
like rockets!
and they curve over.

From the heart a red ray,
from the brow a gold,
from the hips a violet
leaps.

Dark blue the whole desire leaps
brindled with rays
all of the colours
that leap

and lean over
in the arch
of the rainbow.

They will always do it.
The Lord God said so.

If there are pots of gold
they are pails
of the honey of experience
hanging from the shoulders of the rainbow.

But the one thing that is bow-legged
and can't put it's feet together
is the rainbow.

Because one foot is the heart of a man
and the other is the heart of a woman,
And these two, as you know,
never meet.

Save they leap
high-
Oh hearts, leap high!
-they touch in mid-heaven like an acrobat
and make a rainbow.

D H. Lawrence, Selected Poetry

For Kate, Mmwaaa!

Princess Kate and The Royal Court,

I have an announcement to make!

Gather 'round all ye who would hear!

The King himself, the one and only,

my Dad, is home now and getting better!

The blessings and prayers of this

entire community have been heard!

He say's he is looking to marry off

his son, once again, if someone

particular is interested.

You have his gratitude and mine!

Prince Dansasalotifsheswilling

Carolina has won the 2005/2006 Stanley Cup.

Heather, dear Heather, I would much prefer a hug and a kiss on my wrinkled cheek. You are very gracious, and wise, and wonderful. You honor me with your kindness. Thank you very much for a very beautiful gesture. Here is a hug and a kiss on your cheek. Love and God bless.

Swear, be careful what you say my beloved cyber niece. You know who will redicule us both more!! I have been reading Ramakrishna's biography when I get a little time. I had dinner with some friends and a Buddhist teacher,( at the only Indian restaurant we have) who is visiting our town. I am trying to arrange a lecture at the India center. He is going to lead us into a Buddhist meditation.

Swear, don't worry about what happens after death. You are too young. It is a morbid topic for some one as young as you. Remember that God is all loving. He/she is LOVE. He/she is COMPASSION. The worst case scenerio, is astral hell. It is gloomy. There is not much freedom there. Apart from that this Earth is the worst place for good sensitive souls. This is the hell, literally. I am sure in my heart that you belong in the astral heaven when it is your time to go. You are too spiritual, and kind and good. Don't worry about anything. Try to be happy. Give your troubles to DIVINE MOTHER.

Swear, I would like to tell you about what happened to Duryodhana. After his death, he did go to astral heaven for a short time before he was sent to the lower astral hell, because he had done good karma, by taking care of Bhishma, Dronacharya, and for befriending Karna. God bless you. If you get a chance read,"Autobiography of a Yogi". There is an entire chapter on what happens after death. God bless you and love.

North, you have had your share of troubles my friend. You have taken on more lessons than you feel you can handle. Some of us are like you. The souls, who come to Earth are brave souls indeed. God gives us a choice. You don't have to come to physical Earth. You can stay in astral Earth. We perfect faster on physical Earth because you have to put up with negativity. That is why there is such an explosion of population. All the souls want to come now and perfect. The psychics believe in less than a hundred years there will be a rest period for Mother Earth with no humans to exploit her for a while. Good night. God bless.

Gracious thanks Geeta. I knew I was a White Spirit! I've had a few death experiences; including at birth; at eighteen, 21-was big! I've always resonated with the posibility I was sent here in error(wink) but, I can see by my frailties as a human being, as of yet; that I probably didn't want to be here to get my either possible comeuppance(due karma) or learn to know my place, and not resent the short-fall(poverty.)

Thanks for talking to me Geeta, all my best to you and yours.

Keith, very relieved with you, to hear your Dad is in the clearing.

North

I was disappointed Edmonton didn't win! Ooops did I say that out loud? But, we have to give them credit for giving Carolina one heck of a good scare, winning three in a row too!!

But, they just couldn't tire out the Carolina's, out-manuevere, out-skate, out-stick...

I think Edmonton actually lost, 2nd period, when they couldn't snag a goal, with 2 opposition short!! I think that's when they lost thier Ooomph!

Regardless, it was a game worth watching; with two teams being equal, worthy opponents for that coveted silver cup!

North

Dave, Was that by Spalding? 5 Volumes?
If so, I have the correct Volume 1 ready
to begin in the morn!

Hope your 'caught up' on O.T.

You are missed! Keith

P.S. Gotta get ta bed, Kate! Dreamin' on...

North,

There is always next year for Canada. Two years ago, the Calgary Flames experienced the same fate at the the hands of the Tampa Bay Lighnings in game 7. History has repeated itself for an Alberta team.

AJ, I was in the fraying-nerves of steel; as I watched Edmonton miss their only real chance for recovery; on that 2-man advantage!!

I played girls hockey in grade-school; and never lost the love of the game, and I got me a butt-leg-scar from being pulled down hacking for the puck; and falling on the back spike of her skate; where I just barely missed becoming an "IT!"

Gave up hockey; moved on to ladies fast-ball. lol

Yeah, I know!! But a year is sooO longgggggg!

North

AJ, I was in the fraying-nerves of steel; as I watched Edmonton miss their only real chance for recovery; on that 2-man advantage!!

I played girls hockey in grade-school; and never lost the love of the game, and I got me a butt-leg-scar from being pulled down hacking for the puck; and falling on the back spike of her skate; where I just barely missed becoming an "IT!"

Gave up hockey; moved on to ladies fast-ball. lol

Yeah, I know!! But a year is sooO longgggggg!

North

I AM GETTING SO TIRED OF HAVING TO POST 4 TIMES, BEFORE IT WILL POST ONCE!Ooops, did I yell?

AJ, I was in the fraying-nerves of steel; as I watched Edmonton miss their only real chance for recovery; on that 2-man advantage!!

I played girls hockey in grade-school; and never lost the love of the game, and I got me a butt-leg-scar from being pulled down hacking for the puck; and falling on the back spike of her skate; where I just barely missed becoming an "IT!"

Gave up hockey; moved on to ladies fast-ball. lol

Yeah, I know!! But a year is sooO longgggggg!

North

Swear, there are 8 volumes of Vivekananda. We are doing Bhakti yoga from them right now. We are also looking into,"Narad Sutras", because some of the material in Vivekananda's writings on Bhakti yoga comes from these Sutras. It is a book by Chinmaya Mission.

I asked you to read, "Autobiography of a Yogi". It is written by Swami Yoganandaji. He had such sharp features. He was one handsome swamiji. You will love him as much as I do.

Good night dearest cyber niece. God bless. Sleep well.

From Now Until Forever

I’ve never known a love like yours
Nor thought it could be true,
But every time I kiss your lips
I feel what love can do

With hair like silk
And lips so tender,
Each moment with you
Makes my heart surrender

I couldn’t live, I couldn’t breathe
Without you by my side,
Never will I let you go,
My love will never hide

And in my heart you’ll always be
From now until forever,
No matter what, no matter where
We’ll always be together

Dear Diablo,
I have guessed wrong! You did not forsake me.
My love is yours,
~ Kate

Dear Keith,
I am so pleased to hear the news about your Dad. Blessings continue for him, and my prayers and love. Dearest, dream deeply, sleep well.

Dear Geeta,
Can you tell us again, about what you remember from your past life experiences. I only know this life I have now, and it's becoming more Real and Alive, then I could have imagined!

With love,
~ Kate

Dear Keith,
Great to hear that your dad is back home. Cheers to that! And here in India, even 10 million US dollars would suffice.....what to talk of 10 billion! Lately I have been visualising this cheque with my name on it with the amount as 10 million dollars. Some website would have me believe that if I see this cheque daily, I would force the Universe to actually send that cheque to me! LOL. Wonder who is writing that cheque. LOL.

Dear Geeta,
Thanks for taking the time to answer my queries. Many questions remain unanswered still. I will keep an eye for the Brian Weiss book you recommended but I don't think any book will be able to convince me conclusively about reincarnation. I will need to experience it first hand myself to believe it. I have noted your birth details and will make and analyse your horoscope at the first available opportunity. You can get my email add from Swear or Heather or many others here.

Dear Swear,
You are not the only one who is confused about what happens to us after "death". No one has returned from the "other side" to tell us about it, so it is almost impossible to say what is waiting for us on the other side, if anything.

Cheers!
Navin

Poetry Corner - The Sandy Hole

The infant's coffin no bigger than a flightbag....
The young father steps backward from the sandy hole,
eyes wide and dry, hand over his mouth.
No one dares to come near him, even to touch his sleeve.

~Jane Kenyon

Dearest Navin,
That check with your name on it hmmmm... I think I am holding it in my hands - let me see if it has your name on it ...
:)
Love,
~ Kate

Dear Narad,
A dear friend of mine had to bury her young son, stillborn, and I do remember coming so close to his coffin, so tiny, you can't really imagine, and I barely able to breathe.
The hand does go to the mouth, in these moments of suffering.
Dry tears, nonetheless, carry pain.
~ Kate

LOL Katie,
I was talking about a cheque of 10 million US Dollars and not a cheque of 10 million kisses! ;)
If you are holding it in your hands then courier it to me right away.....or better still, come personally to deliver it, after all I have to have that promised cup of coffee at the Taj with you. LOL

Cheers!
Navin

Poetry Corner - I Have A Choice

In the evening I go for a five kilometer walk along the river bank. On some days I go riding my bike for an hour or so. I have a choice.

I go out dining sometime. I can go for the Indian cuisine or the Italian cuisine or whatever I feel like eating. I have a choice.

At night I read poetry in bed. On some days I come to my PC to read Intentblog and write my own poems, post the poems I love or just tease some posters and have fun. I have a choice.

In the morning for breakfast, I can have an English muffin with tea, a plateful of fresh fruits or only a cup of coffee. I have a choice.

I sit in my garden, I see the blue jays, orioles, finches, cardinals at the bird feeder, I water the flowers, weed the grass or just sit on a chair under the tree with a book of poetry in my lap. I have a choice.

Sometime I plan for the next day. Sometime I plan for nothing. I let the time take care of itself. I care for nothing. I have a choice.

One day I will have no choice.

~Ravi Kopra

A CLEAR MIDNIGHT

This hour, O spirit, is to dive into a world beyond senses,

Away from words, away from ideas, the day erased, the work done,

Emerging, silent, musing and merging in love with the themes so dear,

Night, sleep, dreams, death and the stars.

(Inspired and edited generously from the original by Walt Whitman)

Shaabaash Ravi,
Now, you are getting back on track. ;) (ref.#412)

Don't die without a friend.

Cheers!
Navin

Shaabaash Ravi,
Now, you are getting back on track. ;) (ref.#412)

Don't die without a friend. Coz today, you have a choice. One day you will have no choice.

Cheers!
Navin

Poetry Corner - Rumi

You have so distracted me,
your absence fans my love.
Don't ask how.

Then you come near.
"Do not...," I say, and
"Do not...," you answer.

Don't ask why
this delights me.

Tr. by Coleman Barks

Poetry Corner - Fujiwara No Kamatari

Hey! Ho! Hurrah!
I've got Yasumiko!
The girl they said
Was hard to get!
I've got Yasumiko!

Translated from Japanese by Kenneth Rexroth

everyone seems loved up? What's going on-are you all taking ecstasy??????? To put a spanner in the works-has anyone heard of a novel called 'Is it me-or is everything shit?' Trying to find out who wrote it??? K :-)

Kamini,

'Is it me-or is everything shit?': an encyclopedia of modern life.

Whoever the author was he is inspired by a miserable bitter cynical twisted individual and had a humorous take on it.

'Is it me-or is everything shit?' Vol 2 is not yet published. The author may get valuable insights and make last minute changes if he were to visit IntentBlog and study a few characters here.

Dear Kamini,
The authors of "Is it just me or is everything shit" are Steve Lowe and Alan Mcarther.

¿Quanita querido, usted está preguntando acerca del poema de Mira cuál fue traducido en un anterior abre el hilo de rosca? No se preocupe de los postes duplicados, cada uno está haciendo frente al mismo problema.

Cheers!
Navin

Kate, I believe my feet are back on the ground.

I believe the Man in the Moon said,"I'm not selling!"

Can we shoot for something a little lower?

Say like, "Up, up and away in my beautiful,

my beautiful

balloon!"

Mornin'...

Sunshine!

Wheeeooo!

Sigh...

Me2

Two days in a row, I saw this strange congregation. Tonight they camped a mile deeper into the valley away from the swampy grounds of disease. This time I approached them with caution and I was welcomed as a guest. They weren’t surprised by my presence. It was as if someone sensed my presence yesterday night.

I was offered wine, wild berries, cherimoyas, fresh apples and a large golden yellow fruit with an aromatic smell from the foreign lands. I settled on wine and savored the berries. There was a strange chemistry between the four. The summer nights are clear and still with the silent trees. It is much warmer in the valley and the fire is gentle. The shadowy figure was far from the rest, resting on a boulder looking at the moonless sky. He was in black robes with an elongated hood and I couldn’t make out his facial features in the dim light. The bard was sitting close to the fire, this time studiously putting down his thoughts in words, using a goose feather and dipping it in a pot of Indian ink once in a while.

The lady who looks livelier today was curious about me but all I said was, “I am the dark knight traveling in the woods until I see some light”. The fourth person who did not utter a word and had queer eyes whispered something in her ear and she nodded in affirmation. He left quietly and the lady turned to me and said that the night is still young and we could all enjoy a wild boar for dinner as soon as the avid hunter returns and the cooking done. I excused myself on nocturnal wanderings in the nearby thickets and returned back just in time to enjoy the scrumptious meal. I conveyed my pleasure and as they took turns to sleep I bade good night and moved on……..

Go T&T!

Dear Dark Knight

If I were able, with honor, to don quiet dark clothing and join you so I could see what you see, I would do so. Instead, here are some powders of cinnamon, fennel, turmeric, ginger, clove, heeng, also cardamom, chillies, and a bit of sea salt. On those nights when no one is nearby and you must cook for yourself, these will perfume your food, and keep it safe. Their fragrances will imbue your solitary meals with mystical fire and increase your well-being. And here, too, are some almonds, to crush into your tea.

love, Heather

A very HaPpY BiRtHdAy to Rahul Khanna!!

Rahul, may your birthday celebrations, be lively, warming and memorable!

I remember still, the kindness you gave to me, when you peronsally emailed me in February!!

YOU are not only beautiful of face Rahul; but, beautiful in your writing ability and acting ability; coupled with your ability to love people; surpass's every expectation one might have, in a favorite actor!

I absolutely miss your presence at Intent, and your wonderful writings!!

North

Happy Birthday, Rahul Khanna!

love, Heather

Poetry Corner - Rumi

I would love to kiss you.
The price of kissing is your life.

Now my loving is running toward my life shouting,
What a bargain, let's buy it.

Tr. by Coleman Barks

Poetry Corner - everywhere, everywhere

amazing, how grimly we hold onto our
misery,
ever defensive, thwarted by
the forces.
amazing, the energy we burn
fueling our anger.
amazing, how one moment we can be
snarling like a beast, then
a few moments later,
forgetting what or
why.

not hours of this or days or
months or years of this
but decades, lifetimes
completely used up,
given over
to the pettiest
rancor and
hatred.

finally
there is nothing here for death to
take
away.

~Charles Bukowski

Poetry Corner - Everyone

Amazing, how everyone is wishing others peace and happiness
Amazing, how everyone is giving away to others his spirituality
Amazing, how everyone is blessing others all times
Amazing, how everyone is giving away love all times

No wonder

Everyone is fighting and is unhappy
Everyone is wretched without spirituality
Everyone is complaining and is unblessed
Everyone is loveless and searching for love

~ Ravi Kopra

Three Questions

Who is Rahul Khanna?
Why someone is drooling over him?
Is there some secret love brewing?

Keith, tell your dad all your friends from IB say HI. I am happy he is better. Are you an aquarian too?? God bless.

Kate, I have always longed for a son. I did have a stii born son in 1983. I was heart broken. Then came Lena in 1987. I try to pamper Puja's boyfriend and my nephews when I feel like mothering a son.

I have written about my past life experiences before. I was in Atlantis and drowned in a tidal wave with hundreds of others. (I can't relax enough to swim due to that.) I was devoured by shell fish. (I am allergic to shell fish.)

I was a greek soldier and was killed by an arrow.(I have a mole that looks like an arrow tip on my upper back)

I was in Rome, was a man, an early christian. I was fed to the lions.(I am allergic to cats)

I was in France. I was a man. I was supposed to be guarding and taking care of these spiritual women. I was tied to something near a fire place. These women were burnt alive infront of my eyes.The stench was suffocating, and sickening.( I have asthma, I also have an extremely sensitive nose)

I was in Tibet in a past life. I was a monk.

I was a nun in another life time.

I was the daughter of a sage in India once. Those are the ones I remember. Thank you Kate for asking. God bless. How is Tiffany??

Navin, keep an open mind. Read Autobiography of a Yogi. It was published in India. It is written by Swami Yogananda. God bless.

Dear friends of the IB, I love you. May God bless you.

A Friend

He liked the guy and praised him. But when his friends turned against the guy, he said, "I did not like him in the first place. He is good-for-nothing. He thinks too much of himself. He thinks he knows everything. I took pity on him."

"How are you my dear friends, today?"

RAHUL KHANNA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.God bless you.

Rahul Khanna, is a famous actor, one of the contributors of IB. Has not written recently. He is hilarious. He has written some fun blog posts.

Kate, there is a typo in my comment. 432 line 3 should read still born son. Thank you.

Hi Geeta! Wanted to say but kept forgetting, that chant is wonderful! and it would be very nice to sing in both languages(i for one would most certainly welcome it)

I learned the Gayatri Mantra quickly while reading a book by Jagadeesan
I LOVE the mantra, do you by any chance get music like bhajans from the internet?
There is a cassette, by Dr John Hislop, from Prasanthi Nilayam Christmas 1981 containing the Gayatri Mantra chanted in a way fully approved by Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba,,,, If only one would come my way.. . One time I was on the phone with my friend Rising Sun from way out in New Brunswick, and after I had hanged up went into the living room and saw on TV SAI BABA! I directly went to press REC and recorded over the beginning of a tape about the Great Pyramid and a little about it's internal time line and prophecies ~_~; Though Seeing SaiBaba was wonderful :):)
There is a part in it where he swirling his hand in an upside down pot by a man and ash is continuously coming out over a statue of Shirdi Sai, My heart opens ever wider when I listen to the chanting of Om Shiva

mhrmm.. There is a documented case of an ambulance in the area of New York being called to a kid who had been hit hard by a truck. An old man named Peter Mitten came out of his house and yelled Stop! as the ambulance people were putting the kids body in a black bag for being pronounced Dead. Peter brought the kid back to life ! This case is documented
ALSO, an other case of revivery by the Same Peter Mitten, but this time he was with Mad Bear and in a hospital. The doctors were treating the son of a chief, and they did not want the two men to help because they would not permit the doctors to see, even by being outside the glass walls, to see. The patient was dying, and near the end when he was close to death, the doctors agreed to let Peter and Mad Bear try to help without them seeing. You can guess..

Thats coool Carolina won.. My teacher www. Kathleen Milner .com recently moved there
She teaches Tera Mai Reiki . She and a friend had a consciousness raising experience in an Ashram, where a light being looking like Sai Baba came and initiated them into Reiki, with missing symbols retrieved . She started a school in Arizona(they teach that in order for the energy to stat extremely potent that one should not receive any other initiations from the various schools of Reiki that have formed) and is working in Carolina now, (this is where the Tuscarora tribe use to live, Mad Bears tribe, before they joined up with the indians of the land where they were all being put in an area of Reservations in Canada. about 95% of them never made it)
When Sai Baba was questioned, he said it was not him, but Buddha who had used his form, because the girls could not accept being worthy enough for Baba to have come

As a result, Not only Earth, but Water, Fire, and Wind , as Sophi-El, Sakara, and Angeliclight, are being taught now as Tera Mai Seichem

Out-of-life Experiences

What d'ya know of me?
What d'ya know what
I was before I was born?
What d'ya know what I'll be
when I'll be gone
leaving you all alone?

Would ya believe if I tell ya:
A Greek shoulder shot down by an arrow?
I've a mark of a mole like a hole of an arrow.

I was drowned in Atlantis.
I still cannot swim.
Shellfish ate my flesh.
Now I am allergic to shellfish.

In early Rome, I was a Christian.
I was fed alive to lions.
Now I cannot stand cats,
Let alone the lions.

I was a man in France
Guardian of spiritual women.
They were burnt alive on stake
In front of my eyes.
I cannot now stand
the stench of roasting flesh.

I was a monk in Tibet.
A nun in other times.
A sage's daughter in India.
I don't remember other times.

Narad was Naryana of his times
Or was it Narayana, Narad of those times?
It does not matter
who cares for those times.

But I remember the times
very vivid times
when I was what
in all those times.

Now if someone thinks
I am some loony or kooky
send him to me
I will get his head ex-zymed
right in time
before he is taken
to some mad men asylum
to spend the rest of his life
missing spiritual times.

PS: Inspired by reading esoteric spiritual stuff on esoteric spiritual internet sites. A disclaimer is in order to let the public know that my writings may show resemblance to the similar out-of-life experiences of others but have no bearings to the actual factuality of any such similarity.

"Rahul Khanna, is a famous actor, one of the contributors of IB. Has not written recently. He is hilarious. He has written some fun blog posts."

Question number one answered above.

Still the following two questions beg answers.

#2. Why someone is drooling over him?

#3. Is there some secret love brewing?

Friendship

What's friendship? The hangover's faction,
The gratis talk of outrage,
Exchange by vanity, inaction,
Or bitter shame of patronage.

~Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin

HAPPY Birthday Rahul !!!!!
Baba: "Anger is debilitating in its effect. The nerves become weak, blood is rendered warmer; its composition changes. A simple burst of fury consumes the strength gained from food during three months! Anger drastically reduces one's stamina"

Baba: "God is moved by devotion" "Devotion means to give up all other desires and dedicating all actions and thoughts to God. When you offer every act of yours to God, it becomes worship. Everything you do must be done as an offering to God"

Babas Grace may take very different forms. For example and most obviously, in a cure or a rescue or other form of direct help in trouble, but also by appearing in a dream or vision, by sending verbal, mental, or symbolic messages to a devotee, or by the appearance of VIBHUTI, etc. on devotees' photographs of Baba and other objects of worship.
Baba: "Swami's Grace is always here. Swami is always here. He is here for all; for everyone. I am always calling, but they do not listen, they do not come, What can I do?"
"At every stage one has to ensure that he has deposited enough Devotion with the Lord; then only can he drawn upon His Grace which is always in proportion to the credit balance of Faith and Love in his account"
"My Grace is proportional to your effort" "Try to win Grace by reforming your habits, reducing your desires, and refining your higher nature. One step makes the next step easier; that is the excellence of the spiritual journey. With each step, your strength and confidence increase, and you get bigger and bigger installments of Grace"

Dearest Navin,
This check is written with invisible ink! I am dashing now to locate a kit that reveals the name of the winner of ...
it's either 10 million dollars
or 10 million kisses.

I think it's a win/win situation no matter what.

Love,
~ Kate

p.s.
one day we will share a cup of coffee together
:)

Dear Geeta,
Blessings for you always.
With deep love,
~ Kate

Keith:
Howz ur dad doing today? Can he drink, eat whatever he chooses to? I pray he has a speedy recovery. He was the first in my bed time prayers, last nite. My love to ur dad!

Geeta, my sweet lady! Thanks for everything. :)
I will try to get the book u mentioned.
Geeta, I respect your feelings & so, will do as you please, your highness! Next time, I will keep my fantasies, imaginations & visualizations to myself! :)

Navin:
If I cannot fight it, I tame it! (I am talking only about the reincarnation stuff here.) :)
For a change, for some time, change ur perspective. Believe in reincarnation & then seek answers, at least a handful of ur questions may be answered... perhaps! If u r not satisfied, u can always go back to where u r rt now. Will this work for u, Navin?

Heather:
I observe that ur words have some kind of a pacifying & healing effect on me. Wonder why?:) u hv been rtg to Dark Knight, Narad, et al and I sense an innate healing potential in these words. I have come to believe that ur words make a world of difference. Has anyone else told u this b4? :)

Love & peace to all!

Dear Anon

You're in a ferment today. When my son was very little, he used to tell me, "Belax, Ma!" So, belax, Anon.

Kindness, gentleness, mutual protection, trust, and faith. This is what friendship is. These qualities have to be present on both sides. If one quality is missing, on either side, friendship's missing, too. I have a relative who continually steps on others' toes and then apologizes. We forgive her and forgive her, and she continues to step on our toes. She's our relative, but we don't think of her as our friend! If she asked me how she could become our friend again, as she was when she was younger and less arrogant about exercising her need to punish others, I'd send her this:

To hot audacity, add kindness in full measure -- all you have.
Then float leaves of gentleness on its steaming surface.
When gentleness and kindness have uncurled and softened,
falling softly to the bottom of your cup
like autumn leaves through the waters of a forest pond,
then you'll have a drink to share with us.

Take the cup and make a cradle of your hands,
hold the cup with care, and share its warmth,
share its fragrance, and its long-steeped virtues.
This drink of virtue is an offering to your friends.
Once it's drunk, it will refill itself, if you're willing to protect it.
As you share this drink with friends,
all trust and faith will flow
from you to them, from them to you.

She'd need to be audacious to have the nerve to reach out in all sincerity to those she's continually hurt in the past. But her audacity would only be acceptable, to those she's reaching out to, if it were tempered with kindness and gentleness. Yet we love her, and if she would only put her arrogance away, she'd be our friend again.

Also, if person A has a crush on person B, so what (unless you're married to one or the other).

love, Heather

p.s. My schoolmarm hat has now come off my head. Please have a great day.

Rahul Khanna:
Wish you a very very Happy Birthday! :)
I always liked u a lot on MTv! :) :)

Kate:
This lovely morning makes me think of you as a delicate & coy orange-pink rosebud glistening with the dewdrops! Hope this new day brings several beautiful rainbows into your life. :)

Love & God bless!

Love Crush
"Also, if person A has a crush on person B, so what (unless you're married to one or the other)."

O cursed nuptial bows!
How can I now bow to someone
who has crushed me in love?

My secret crush on him
has now crushed me so much
I've turned into a mere mush!

Dear Geeta,
Your horo analysis is in your mailbox.

Dear Swear,
I have an open mind towards the reincarnation theory. It only has to happen to me personally in some form, to convince me. Even if it doesn't, I'm not gonna fight it. So, chill. :)

Dear Katie,
If Steven Spielberg's Dreamworks signs me for a two film deal, then maybe there is a possibility of that 10 million dollars check coming my way. LOL.

I'm going to bed a little early tonight, so goodnight all.

Cheers!
Navin

Dear Swear

No one has told me that. I love everyone here. It's great for all when there's a little tension and mystery so that that people get creative and feel challenged. It's not great when some people strike out. It makes me very unhappy when Anon or Narad tease us too much or too hard. Because it's undeserved. Regarding motives for teasing, there's negative attention and positive attention, and I wonder why negative attention is so assidously sought after, while possibilities for positive are shunned.

Regarding Dark Knight, I am a big fan of msytery. Dark Knight current tale makes me want to make illustrations for a story of mystical cyber romance.

Regarding mystery here at IB, oh where are you, Hypocrite? What you think of all these shenanigans? Please ignore me, unless you're already in the mood to say hello. If you are, it would be lovely on this hot day to feel the coolness of the foam of the waves in the ocean of your mind. It's nice to know you're there, in any case.

Dear Anon

Let me turn your 445 around a bit...

My love is bouyed because my love
is true to vows he made.
He honors all, dil se, with faith,
and I am not afraid.

love, Heather

Happy Birthday, Rahul!!!!! and hello to all!

Kavita,

It's always refreshing to hear from you!

Heather,

You are a revelation, I am inspired by your literary elegance and unambiguous morals.

North,

Your care, artistry and altruism are second to none.

Geeta,

Your serenity and calmness provide inspiration to many!

Kate,

You are the undisputed goddess of love!

Have a nice day, everybody!

Dear Shekhar (!)

I cribbed that last line (in my 447 spin on Anon's 445) directly from your Elizabeth, my fav scene in that film -- and didn't realize it until I'd already clicked Post! So sorry!!

love, Heather

Dear Ron

What morals you must have to see mine so clearly, then! (I duck any charges of elegance.)

love, Heather

My love is buoyed because my love
is true to vows he ONCE made.
He NOW honors all LOVERS, dil se, with faith,
and ALL OF HIS LOVERS I am not afraid.

PS: Shekhar, you are busy filming Golden Age. If you happen to read this, let us know of your knowledge of others who have true secret romances after exchanging vows with one of their past lovers.

Apostles Torch, thank you very much. I shall take your suggestion and start with one chant, and then say the second chant half way through the speech, and finish by saying the last chant. I will sing in both languages and ask them to sing with me.

I love Gayatri mantra too. There is a CD called Chants, collaboration og George Harrison, and Ravi Shankar, which has Gayatri mantra and one of the chants I wrote above.

I have an audio tape of Satya Saibaba's bhajans.
Joan Borysenko has written beautiful testimony for BABA. Apotles Torch, it is always a pleasure to talk to you. GOD bless you.

FREINDS Of IB: Tomorrow is the first day of summer. It is the day of SUMMER SOLSTICE. It is that auspicious time when we invite the Summer in. I am going to celebrate with some friends. We are observing a native American ceremony, saying some prayers, having a meal together etc. What are your plans?? Should we have a celebration at the IB?? What says Fair Kate, the angel?? How about the wise, Heather, what do you say?? How about the artist North, the gemologist, Tiffany, the treasurer, Donna young, sweet Swear aam not spiritual, the SEEKER, Keith, handsome astrologer, Navin, passionate poet Marek, tender hearted Craig, psychic, story teller, David, and his beautiful Patzy, sports fan AJ, spiritual Apostles Torch, mysterious Dark Knight, rumi, Saul, Narad Muni, Anon, Waylay, Interpreter, Sumiti, Kamini, UG, Diablo, et all ?????

I will bring a prayer to recite and lemon rice. Love you all. Geeta.

Anon,

Did your mama forget to give u a hug and a kiss this morning, poor little one? Do u even realize that u have no friends? {'Woe is me!'}

Dear Anon

In your 451, I think you misunderstood the focus of my 447. I was writing of a woman who loves a married man who honors his marriage vows by keeping them. By being true to his vows, he's honoring his wife. By honoring his wife, he brings honor to himself. In his honor, he's implicitly honoring all men and women, including the woman who loves him. My protagonist loves the man all the more for this, and she is not afraid of the reality of the situation.

love, Heather

A birthday card, for resident celebrity Contributor, Rahul Khanna; whom graced my life many months ago with his kindness.

http://xs102.xs.to/xs102/06252/r.khanna.bday2.jpg

This card is EM-enroute to Rahul, with our best wish's.

Love, North

School's Head Mistress

Now comes
A head school masterani (school's head mistress)
We had one like her
A year ago here
That someone had spotted

She prowls school’s grounds
With a cudgel in her hand
And goes ad lib scolding
Everyone with a sleight of hand:

She goes like this:

Where is
Kindness
Gentleness
Respect
Trust
Faith
And
Love?

Now
You listen
All of you
See
This
Cudgel
In
My
Hand

And think
Twice
Before
You
Say
A single
Thing
That is
Not full of
Kindness
Gentleness
Respect
Truth
Trust
Faith
And
Love

She does
many more things
But she is coy
Not to let
Others know
Those things

So
I keep
quiet

Dear Anon,
Would you like a group hug tonight? We will be meeting again at the campsite, to celebrate Rahul's birthday.
The food and decorations are being provided.
Please bring some good cheer.
~ Kate

p.s
2. Rahul is good-looking - thinks this girl (and many others I am sure)

3. the secret is out ... Love is Happening here

Hi Ron,
I have missed you! Please sit near me tonight. After my dance with Keith, I may swoon, and need you to catch me.
You are the best!

Anon,

Did your mama forget to give u a hug and a kiss this morning, poor little one? Do u even realize that u have no friends? {'Woe is me!'}

Dear Geeta and Kate

Please count me in. And will Hypocrite, Ron, OneGirlManyIdeas and . come, too?

Dear Anon

I was waiting for that! (Your 456.) My dear, one day you'll see that in my words there is a hug, not a cudgel.

Although you sometimes deserve a bit of cudgeling! But we have . for that ;).

Dear .

(...)

love, Heather

Hi Kate,

Thanks for the kindly words!

I must confess that I am feeling a little sad (blue) today!

My two little babies and their mommy are leaving on Friday (June 23rd.) for the summer to visit their ailing maternal grandma in Cracow, Poland.

"p.s
2. Rahul is good-looking - thinks this girl (and many others I am sure)

3. the secret is out ... Love is Happening here"

#2. I mean who is Marylin Monroe, the head cheer girl to sing birthday songs - birthday blues, if he is taken. I hear in India many young girls commit suicide when their favourite movie star marries in real life. Be careful, we want no suicide of an old spinster at the party even though she migrated migrated to USA years ago and still, in her heart, he lives - what heart throbs! can you imagine!

#3. Has love already not happened, and taken firm roots in the bleeding heart of our Marylin Monroe. It was apparent earlier. But today the cat could not hide in the bag. She is mewing loud and clear.

PS:
Hey! Ho! Hurrah!
Party time. Party time.
Tell me what you will sing
Tell me what you will bring
I will not miss anything
I will report everything.

"Although you sometimes deserve a bit of cudgeling!"

Some body's mama used to tell him this thing, all the time, but with love, not with sleight of a hand. Tell your dot,(.), this thing. But again (.) looks like an ass. No?

Dear Anon

Oh, I'm so sorry I teased you that way! If somebody's mama used to say that, even with love, someone should have had a talk with her.

I have no . dear Anon, . is just here, and he's not an ass.

I was too much of a wise-mouth in my last comment. I apologize.

love, Heather

Anon,

You must know all about asses and what they look like, right? After all, u are bery big in the bizness of asses, no?

ps: here, here, mama giv u big hug, no? Oh nooooo!

Party tonite? & tomorrow too? wow!
sounds like great fun! :)
I will bring ice cream - vanilla, papaya-pineapple, mango, mocha almond, strawberry, chocolate, root beer, orange swirl & fig, is that fine? did I miss anyone's fav flvr?

Oh North! just how... how do u manage to create such beautiful cards at such a short notice? let me kiss ur beautiful creative hands, North. :)

Looks like T&T's bubble has burst at the WC!

But I still love them...must be this u-dog stuff!

Dear Heather,
I do believe Anon has a sense of humor and playfullness. That's what I can see. I will ask him. You do have fun? - don't you Anon. Either way, you will hear no complaints from me. I accept you as you are and invite you to join us at the campsite. You can be an observer or participate. It's up to you.

Dear Ron,
We will sing a lullaby for Oxana and Filip.

With love,
~ Kate

North, Rahul's card is very beautiful. Wonder why he does not visit us any more??

Ron, your family is going to Poland for a visit. Come visit us at the camp site. Time flies at the camp, what with the poems, the stories, dancing, friendship and the yum food. Swear is bringing really good icecream. Bring your friends too. The more the merrier.

Thank you for the complement. God bless.

Dothead and His Bery Big Mama

dothead's head
is bery bery rot
there he carries
devious thoughts

and his big mama carries
a bery big butt
with her dothead son
she's stuck in a rut

dothead has for his bery
big mama no respect.
He often calls her a slut

Dear Kate

You are very loving. Anon has fun hurting others. He hurts himself most of all. But still, I don't like him hurting others.

Oye, Anon, what do you say to that?

love, Heather

Hey everyone,

Wow, what a day... it's way too hot... 101 degrees and climbing... can it get any worse?--and I worked hard today darn it!!

ApostlesTorch,

Really interesting story about the skull, thank you for sharing it. I wrote down that website and I will check it out this weekend when I have a lot more time and am able to focus on it. Then I'll comment to you on the next Open Thread, okay? :)

Geeta, Heather, and Swear,

You're welcome--really all I did was summarize what Melody says in the book--it is a thick book, like 700 pages!! I don't think it has any references to things like mercury or uranium... toxic stuff you know...

And Kate, 'love is in the Earth' because crystals are of the Earth and while we're here it's always a good thing to maintain respect for the planet which supports and loves you back. :) So, love that Earth Kate!!

And all camp-goers, I'm not sure I'll be up too late tonight at all... I'm sleepy. So why don't I just leave the fire going for all of you late-nighters and just try to keep it down a little, will ya'?! Kate, only one dance for Ron, no more... and Swear, save me some mango ice cream--there's nothing better than ice cream for breakfast! Nite, nite. Oh, and Geeta thanks for inviting me...God Bless.

Anon,

U lonesome little one, trying so hard to fit in, no? FYI I luv my mama whether she sports a big ass or not, she's still my mama, no?

U poor, unsightly, ho,mely ugly little dumplin

Did your mama tie some pork chops around your neck so as to attract the neighbourhood doggies to come play with u when u were littler?

Your friend A-h told me that u went downtown last night lookin to buy some love. But when she quoted u the price, you thought it was way too expensive, so u huffed and puffed and drove off. Hoe, how, whorey!

Dear all

And now the countdown starts.... can we get 27 more comments in before midnight, PST? If so, this will be the first 500-comment OT.

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Dear .

Maybe we should ask Mallika for a Fightin' Thread, as well as the Open Thread. All it takes is two. Now, jumping over your head, and then over Anon's, to better places to be...

Dear Anon

The same to you, except replace Anon's with .'s as the 6th word from the end...

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Dear Swear, Geeta and Kate

I'll bring a basket of fruits and nuts. Lovely as they'll be for us to share, they'll also metaphorically suit a few who will join us. I'll bring some great organic tea, too, for those who don't want other things.

Dear Tiffany

Thanks again for the help with peridots and tourmalines. I'm wearing both today. My spiritual balance is strong, and my energies are vibrant and focused, despite my having worked 28 of the past 30 hours.

love, Heath

P.S. Dear Hypocrite, I hope you can make it tonight.

Dear Heather,
I can see now what you observe, that Anon's words might be hurtful. I will ask him (or if you are a she, she). Anon, is it your intention to hurt with your words?

I hope you will answer me.

If not now, then sometime soon.

By and by, it will be revealed who you really are.

With love,
~ Kate

Dearest Tiffany,
Here's to love of Mother Earth. I celebrate with you today, and every day.

~ Kate

Dear Heather,
Let us call out to Ravi for poetry. The scribe Narad is sure to get the message to him.

~ Kate

And dear Marek come and join us tonight, and bring the dessert you favor the most.
~ Kate

Hi North,
I just looked at the card for Rahul. It's terrific. May I sign it to?
~ Kate

Dear Kate

It's no wonder you are so loved. "Show me the way, take me to love..." (from Bride & Prejudice). But I think Ravi may not be able to come, he may be busy taking a shower or praying or something, as Anon has stepped hard into a muddy puddle, and some of the dirt has splashed on Ravi's heart.

"Mmmmm" is what sound? Why, it's me, biting my tongue! ;)

Can you hear it, . ?

love, Heather

Dear Ron,
Will you join us after the children have fallen to sleep? The lullaby is enchanting, and it will have its effect. Sweet dreams!
~ Kate

Dear Heather,
Then we must send the scribe Narad quickly to assist Ravi.
*He must appear tonight!
~ Kate

*but only if he wants to

Dear Kate

Once again, "...take me to love..." -- you are astounding. I'm still biting my tongue. May it be as you please.

Hmmm -- I'd just noticed the silence. Peace is here for a moment. Thanks again, Kate.

love, Heather

Dear Heather,
For some reason, I am thinking that .... Anon may partake of a slice of Rahul's cake.

It is so much better to taste, then to observe cake, don't you think.

Love,
~ Kate

p.s.
and who can resist all these desserts prepared by the IB community!

It seems the hog farmer consumed too many pork chops recently, resulting in a gradual shrinkage of his grey matter, finally to a mere dot. He obviously forgot his intake was not Kosher.

There is a remedy for the reverse process, that is, ballooning of the head. But the caretakers will have to keep a close watch lest the head bursts.

The recommendation then will be to restart bunging him with pork chops and the left over hog feed, that is, turnips and such.

Rahul Khanna, Happy Birthday! Have a great day!

.

Swear, That's so very kind of you! Dad was able to eat

eggs and bacon last night. He can have no fiber

in the diet for awhile, no big change for him.

It would probably kill me, yuck, white bread!

.

Kate, After a wonderful Monday, Tuesday was a goner,

with the wind! I felt embarrased, selfish and stupid.

I over-stepped and crowded-out. Now I wonder...

what the heck was I attempting? In plain sight,

for all the world to see, naked as a jay-bird!

Remember "streakers"? Kosherville I'm in and the

law is on my trail. Isn't Diablo the sheriff?

Or is Dark Knight the one to put me away?

Maybe I should stay away tonight. Really, my heart

is longing to be broken, once more. I hear there's

a doctor in the house, something needs mending.

I wish for too much already, Kate. How many dreams

can I expect to come true? Desire is suffering,

so be it! Non-identification is too! Me4U?

Dear Kate

Right now Anon seems to be focused on kosher turnips. They can be a delicacy, if cooked right, and they're very healthy, too. Anon needs more turnips. I haven't bitten my tongue hard enough, I think. I'll try harder now, I promise.

Dear Keith

Spoken like a true Aquarian. I hope you come tonight. And I hope your dad continues to mend well.

love, Heather

Dear Keith,
Give your suffering to me. I promise you, if you do - then you shall have me2. And your heart will be mended, as though it had never been broken.
~ Kate

And dearest Keith,
Forms and thoughts are afraid to die. They fear the loss of continuity.
Do not fear to lose your identification. It really is the only way to discover who you really are.
I love you,
~ Kate

Heather, What you mean I sound aquarian? Like I'm

talking underwater while tredding away? Or are

aquarians gloom and ho-hum self-pitiers? Meloncholy

blues be my colour today and Kate is so far away,

if I could just pull off that Master magic and

be in two places at once, I'd give her my suffering!

.

Kate, Geeta said for me to give my suffering to

the Good Lord. Does He give it to you later?

No sacrificing for Me2, you Angelic Host! Me4lorn

There will be an assemblage of the civilized at the campsite this evenin' for some R&R, peaceful repose, story telling and fine wine.

Our fearsome guard dogs will be on duty to ward off intruders. However, we will have plenty of left over bones (and pork chops) to throw at the scrawny stray dogs. So, if you feel hunger pangs in your stomach, anon, alas, we will gladly toss some your way. As gentle "lunatics and idiots", we do have considerations for our lesser cousins, the morons.

Bona petite!

"They can be a delicacy, if cooked right, and they're very healthy, too. Anon needs more turnips."

It seems there have been many hogs to hog farms, sharing their turnip feed, enjoying the delicay slowly, lest they bite their tongues. Being hogs, after all!

Dear Ravi

Why the visit, two hours ago? Now listen to Kate. And to . as well. Have some turnips or eggplant for dinner, then join Kate and all at the party tonight, and enjoy some cake -- it's Kate's special request, and so it's mine, as well. Leave the reporter home.

Dear Dark Knight

The next time you encounter that mysterious group in the forest, please convey to them my wish that I could sitting by their fire, enjoying their company, with the sounds of forest life all around, and a cup of wine in my hand. I'm watching the flames of that hearth from a distance, as I lean on a stone wall I built a long time ago. I need to catch my breath for a moment, as I'm very tired. Soon I'll wrap myself in my soft woolen cloak, for protection and warmth, and take myself away, as I have many things left undone. As I rest here now, the romantic soujourners' fire, captured in the peridots and tourmalines that have protected me since last night, looks quite mystical, and makes me remember tales of legendary magical fires that never die. Sir Knight, please send me your blessings for my journey, in exchange for my good wishes to you. Should you see Hypocrite tonight, please tell him that I have missed his wit and depth. I'll carry memories of him tied in a corner of my soft cloak as I travel. Tell him a tout al'heure for me. If you should see . anywhere, please convey my disappointment. Anon, of course, is already aware of it. And, please, one final request -- tell Kate, Geeta and Swear that I have left the promised basket of fruits and nuts on that stone wall, along with a big samovar of tea for those who prefer not to partake of wine.

love, Heather

Heather,

Beautifully expressed!

Love, Cherry!

Dear Kate,

Is there any surprises planned for this evening?

Bigggg D! Am out!

Ah, .

I was so engrossed in my requests to DK that I didn't see you near me. Listen, it seems a little unfair that you'd gloat at Anon so straitly. I confess, I'm surprised. A tout al'heure, . -- and if you see Hypocrite before DK does, please convey my best wishes to him.

love, Heather

Dear Heather,

Your wish is my commmand!

Dear Keith

Melancholy babies, many Aquarians are -- your "gloom and ho-hum self-pitiers" is very apt, but I didn't say it! Y'all can be so tender and sweet, while having so much perception and depth. That's a potent mixture, and sometimes it must be a burden. I like it, from the outside, though. My first love was 8 Feb, my second was 17 Feb, my third an exception (a Virgo), and my final was Aquarian, too.

love, Heather

Dear Keith,
You are willing to bear your own suffering, for the sake of yourself and others.
I love you truly
~ Kate

Hey, Diablo
Of course, there will be surprises. This is camp out night, remember :))
~ Kate

Dear Heather,
Please take good care of yourself. I feel certain a good night's Rest will restore you. I will enjoy the basket of good things you have left for all of us.

There will be stories, singing, and dancing. But I will be take a moment away from the festivities, to send a silent Blessing to travel to where you are. Which is right here, in my heart, Now.

With deep love,
~ Kate

Dear Heather,
One last post :)
I will take on the role of observer tonight.
~ Kate

Kate, A rainbow is a thought of God, a promise.

It has form and doesn't worry about sins, guilt or shame.

The colours of the rainbow are in love

with the future event horizen.

Why, on Earth...would anyone want to know how the movie ends?

Why, on Earth...would the rainbow want to "change"?

Why, on Earth... would the rainbow desire

to have a pot of gold at it's feet?

Promises are promises.

The Man's Word is good. Mine2

Check it out!!! I just proved

I gots da 501 Blues!

Kudos to bell-"bottoms"!

Hell's Bells is a ringin'!

Guess what Lucifer's singin',

"The sheaves is what I is bringin'!

You won't see me but I'll be minglin'!"

Heather, are aquarians air heads?? Thank you for the basket of goodies. I especially loved those mangoes and almonds you so lovingly packed for us, and that herb tea, it has the most delicate aroma. Why is (.) being so gracious??

Keith, when you give your troubles to the Lord He changes the thorns into roses, He makes life bearable and gives you unexpected pleasant surprises. He loves you so much. He will not give any more troubles for Angel Kate, for He loves her too much.

Subhanjan, Subhanjan, are you coming to see our camp, and how Kate and Keith dance, to eat the goodies Heather has left, have icecream, pick your favorite flavor?? Where have you been??

Swear, come sit by me and tell me how was your day.

Ron, come have a scoop of icecream. How are the wee ones today, Oxana and Filip?

Swear, do you see that beautiful white horse, and a rider, yonder there, that is the Dark Knight, standing guard. What a gallant Knight he is!!

I am busy for a while and was not able to post actively although I was following the new developments. I might be active soon if only intermittently. Good to see new people and new perspectives. My wishes to you, geeta, north, Diablo, Marek, Kate, Navin, keith, craig, omar, tiffany, donna, dana, Narad, Aj, dave, sachin,swear, craig, rumi, cherry, Ug and other old-timers and also to the new comers Anon, ., dark knight, subhanajhan, waylay and others. My sincere regrets to leave the party early. Hope you all have a great party and fun!.

Dear Heather, I got your message from the mysterious person. The above message is for you.

Dear all

Have just dropped by for a moment to leave two more goodies, a sack of Perigord walnuts for walnut lovers who also love France, and a tin of organic white chai. Please put a kettle of water on the campfire, in case anyine wants some chai.

Darling Kate, it's fitting that you posted number 500. Love to you. Thank you for your insight and courage.

Darling Geeta, if holding the universe in your mind means being an airhead, then I guess that term will have to do. Love to you. Try the white chai, if you like, and tell me if it suits you. I was thinking of all my favorite Aquarians when I got it. And Keith, that means you, too.

Darling Swear, when you lean your cheek on Geeta's soft shoulder, I know you are feeling that you are a lucky woman to have such a friend as she. And she knows how lucky she is to have such a friend as you. Love to you.

Noble Hypocrite, thank you for coming. I felt the shade you provided when you were here, and I am grateful. I hope that Nan D doesn't mind my taking a bit of comfort from your shadow. I'd send my love to you, but that might make Nan worry a little, so I send my gratitude and blessings in its place.

Dear Dark Knight

Nobility is in your title, dear sir, so I thank you for your honor. And you kindness in passing my messages on to others. Love to you.

Love to you all, and to all the most trascendent camp ever, the first to celebrate a 500+ OT, the first to teeter on the edge of summer, and one more in a series of celebrations of the far-flung and passionate community at IB.

Party hard, and then sleep well and safe. If anyone decides to dance like Suniel Shetty, please let me know, as next time I'll want a dance with him.

love, Heather

Geeta Darlin', Fellow Aquarian, sweet humble pie,

you put forth so much effort.

Do ya know...ya sound just like my Grandma! She
truly symbolised

The Grand Matriach! "Jesus loves you. Please,

love each other...and go to church!"

I know the first one,

Attempt the second,

and the third,

is not a place

out there.

Third

is the Word

I keep in my heart.

Really...I don't have

many troubles to speak of.

My prayers begin with gratitude,

end with pleas of blessings for others.

I very much like the fairy tale

about the Knight and King,

when, to fulfill his

destiny, he must

forgo prayers

for himself

for 1 yr.

He had

to

ask others

to pray for his

soul for a year or so,

just in case...of what say?

In The Enchanted Forest of lore,

stood a tree high enough to see shore.

If this tree did indeed hear the prayers

of the folks for the Knight in bewares,

then the balance for life was won

by the works of a song unsung.

Cuz trees don't sing out

loud enough for the

ear to hear.

But, they

sing!

Alto,

Soprano

and Home Bass.

Your Sacred Self,

Your Self entirely,

Feels the vibrant woofer!

So the tree, what did it whisper?

Geeta knows. Geeta listens. Geeta loves.

Geeta need not pray for herself much.

So many say grace for her presence.

I am thankful she blesses Me2!

You would be gracious, too,

when from outta da blue,

she blesses thru and

thru. From me to

you, Geeta!

Luv ya!

Me2

!

Hog farmer, especially the one who is a gorilla from Kentucky, recently married to his chimpanzee wife, has recently been reported to have voracious appetites, like his hogs and pigs, and he has no discrimination to anything when it comes to devouring including shit. That's why in some religions, like Judaism and Muslim, eating of pork is forbidden. But for our hog farmer friend it is a delicacy. As reported earlier his brain has shrunk to a dot (.) and with a certain margin of error without any statistical fluctuations in the mean standard of deviations. It will be not a surprise to the rest of the hog farmers in his state, if his skull becomes entirely empty and makes sounds like a sirang of sufi saints on plucking the cords - that will be strands of his hair in case there are any left and he is not baldy already.

His behaviour is no different from his cousin pigs with whom he has spent most of his life and plan to continue having his abode with them till the day he takes his last breath, that might not be too far in the future as he had to undergo an emergency surgery to put together his bulging stomach that burst on intake of large amounts of food. It is not uncommon for him to eat an entire sow for his dinner. Since he has no pigs left to eat - his favourite food - he has sometime been seen eating the pig food. I take pity at him and will send him pregnant mama pigs, some mama pigs with huge litters for him to raise. On second thought, perhaps only non pregnant sows be sent to him as it will give him ample opportunities for recreation with his near relatives who have no concept of adultery.

I hope he enjoys the party tonight with his new bride. The qualifiers like dimwit, loon, kook, lunatic no longer apply to him, as his brain has almost disappeared already. The scientific community of the world is concerned that he is the last in his unique specie and are trying their best to conserve his genetic material to elucidate the causes that make the brain shrink to a size of a dot, not to speak of a pea-size brain. How sad, soon this specie will be classified as extinct. Now it is only one of a kind in the entire world.

Geeta:
The lemon rice is so yummy! The fact that I was so hungry as I was surviving on 2 jelly sandwiches & a cup of coffee since morning made me eat the lemon rice with all love & gratitude. Thanks so much, sweetheart!

Know what, Geeta? I want a sip of the aromatic organic chai that u were having a little while ago. But I will resist the temptation. I am not gonna have the walnuts too. Know why? I am "angry" with the silky haired svelte angel for not joining us tonite. I so longed to sit with u & her tonite, my 2 loves! sigh!!

But Geeta, I am going to save some ice cream for her & Tiffany. Tiffany asked me to- she wants to have mango ice cream for breakfast tomorrow (hee hee hee... she loves mango ice creams so much!), the silky haired svelte angel didnt. But still I will... I love her so much, Geeta!

Swear, you are too kind; I love making the cards!!

Rahul recieved the EM, and EM'd back personally, to say thanks!! I didn't have the heart to tell him, we campers ate all the cake though(giggles.)Thanks for helping make his birthday so special!!

North

North:
how nice to see you! where were u all day? come have some yummy lemon rice Geeta made for us. Drink some organic white chai. U deserve to be pampered, u hard-working kind-hearted lady!

So, RK replied with a thanks? so sweet of him. Your cards & the sweet emotions that go into making your brain babies are always well appreciated, North. :)

Hi Swear aam, I gobbled the rice with hunger!! I am so hungry, being up so late!! I've been reading around the blog; like an invizible One.

I had a busy day out and about. It was sunny, with a strong, cold wind; almost too cool! But, I reveled in the break from the hot, humid days, the rain and inherent sleepless nights of it.

I completely tired myself out, with lots of walking and cool fresh air; then slept most of the afternoon, letting it drag into evening; with a jumpy tummy that came outta nowhere the rest of the night; making me stay non-mobile! maybe I swallowed a bug outside. ack!

Thanks for the spoiling Swear aam; and for saving me some rice! I absolutely love rice!

North

Dear Swear aam,
I am here now.
Even in the silence of last evening, Love was present.
It is present at this very moment.
My love to you,
always
~ Kate

Dear North,
I am glad you arrived and ate the rice. I had a taste myself. As you know, I often arrive well after everyone has fallen into sleep.

I hope you are feeling better! Geeta's soup and loving touch can do the trick
:))

Have a wonderful relaxing day.

Love,
~ Kate

Dear Heather,
I hope you will sit close by me this evening. I have some iced tea, and roti bread to share.

It has been a busy day, and now it feels so good to relax.

Stay awake with me tonight, and we will both call out to the Knight to make a dreamy appearance, become Realized.

And if you should fall asleep, I will watch for the both of us.

Love prevails.
always
~ Kate

Kate,

Who, may I ask, cooked that roti bread? I love 'paratta' roti with dall.

Don't worry, am runnin' a bit late thisevenin' but will be there. I've got a big bag full.....

Whoahahahahahahahaha......!

PS: Will u assist me unloading my goodies?

Hey, Diablo
My tried and true!
Yes, I will share my roti with you.
I will wait for you,
~ Kate

Dear Heather,
I am watching for both of us. I pray for you sweet and restful dreams.

Diablo,
Don't postpone your arrival. Soon I am wandering away from the fire's glow. There is one errand I must do. Geeta and Swear aam will guess my intent. It is for the oasis in the desert, which contains the healing balm, and I know just where it is. Don't rush away. Be patient. I will be back soon.

Dearest Keith,
Please let me know how your dad is recovering. My prayers continue for him.

Perhaps one day, you will see me - in person! Not just in a dream, or a poem or in words. You will see me. I feel certain of that.

With love,
~ Kate

Princess Kate, So you still want to "fool around"

on last week's thread...how sly, sneaky and...O.K!

Dad's doin' great! Thanks for continued prayers for both of us.

What do you do all day, my dear? Wondrin...

Will you put a picture in your profile?

Nevermind...I'll be patient

in my dreams. Luvs,

Keith

Dear North,
You are a proud Mom and I am so pleased to hear that Lee is enjoying the moments surrounding his graduation from highschool.
I am wearing a butterfly pendant today!

Dear Keith,
Hooray for the news about your Dad. I am busy today with a project to make a concert happen at the Patriot Center.

I have conjured you in my dreams! and I feel you are one I am safe with, and who makes me smile and - (fingers crossed :) feel - understood.

I like that feeling!
~ Kate

dear Heather,
I have the healing balm, and if you should return tonight for a campsite visit, I will share with you the soothing salve.

always,
with love,
~ Kate

Kate,

Last night I blissful had a dream, it was surreal!

I will tell all about it but only if you want to know!

D.

Kate, This morning, after a night of wistful dreams,

I woke up looking like Antonio Banderas!

Did you cast a spell over me, innocently in my sleep?

Well...Zorro has a thing or two up his sleeves, no?

But...before I change you into Madonna,

maybe I give you choice.

You see, I so like Mademoiselle Peters,

uh, Bernadette, I believe it is.

Can I make a little combination?

Better yet...a mixture with a pinch of Julie Andrews

and Rosanne Rosannadanna dropped in!

So, now you know what Antonio like, si?

Hope for you to wake up tomorrow

with a new "out-look".

No "make-up",

please.

Chow!

PS2

Me

2

Hey Diablo,
It is very early in the a.m. - and I wonder - are you sleeping? Are you dreaming?
Am I there again in your dreams?
Stay awake with me and watch how surreal become real.
~ Kate

Dear Keith,
If I could choose,
I pick
hmmmm
I will be Scarlett
and you
Rhett
:)

Oh, I will choose to be
the girl I am right now,
A fresh new morning look
and it's nearly 3 a.m.
With my smile,
the one I am wearing now,
It's very Me2!

Love 4 You,
~ Kate

rhett: frankly, my dear, i don't give a damn. (whatever you pick.)

scarlett: tommorow is another day. (it is 3 am already.)

Kate, Oh, lovely one...

Looking to the East,

right now, low in the sky,

Venus and the Moon

are close enough

to look into

each others eyes,

saying silent hellos,

and wishing, oh so badly,

they had hands to hold with.

Brian Adams woke me up with a fav,

"Everything I do, I do it for you!" Me2

Dearest Keith,
I will never tell you to go!
If you were here with me now, our bodies would be drenched. It is pouring as I dashed inside. Oh, if we lingered outside - our skin would be wet through and through.
I wouldn't mind, would you?
~ Kate

Here's a soldier of the country who loves you, Kate. Wants to feel your arms around him, wants to carry the memory of your kisses into battle with him. Never mind about loving me, you're a woman sending a soldier to his death with a beautiful memory. Kate! Kiss me! Kiss me... once...

To the one who woos me,
This kiss you long for, I give to you. It is deep and refreshing, and it will linger with you,
I promise,
From my lips to yours,
~ Kate

Thanks Kate for that fond kiss which will linger with me as a cherished memory.

Hi Swear aam,
We keep missing each other!
It has been the most rainy afternoon, I needed a paddle to get around :)
I am listening to the best of Carole King, and I feel the earth move under my feet.
Soon, I will be dancing,
Love to you,
~ Kate

Dear Geeta,
I have just had a taste of melted chocolate. Oh my, it is truly delicious.
I am seeking to meet the Dalai Lama, in Sept in Colorado. I hope my wish comes true.
He is an embodiment of love and kindness, and I wish for our energies and vibrations to mingle.
Love to you,
~ Kate

To the one I know,
Your kiss lingers with me
:)
I like that,
~ Kate

"Anticipation anticipa-ation

is makin' me wait...

............................

............................

it's keepin' me wa-a-a-a-ai-tin'"

Nice to see you've made it home safely, pretty one!

I hope you've been practicing

in what little spare time

you allow yourself

indulgences

like me?

Me2?

Dear Keith,
You are my delicious indulgence.
Forget chocolate for just now,
I will take you,
mmmm
Yum,
~ Kate

Angel Kate,

I had just sat down with a bowl

of chocolate chip ice cream,

how did you know, sweet-tooth?

Can you taste it?

No joke!!!

I will eat it with you,

then we'll dance...hey!

I waited for you!

Hold on, mmmmmmm!

Yes, Keith~
It does sound
delicious!
Thank you for sharing.
We will enjoy it from
the same
spoon,
~ Kate

It is cold, good for a HOT day!

A warm date it is, and rich

Can you get me a ticket

I'd love to see you

in September!

Fallin',

Keith

Mr. Keith El Desperado,

May I humbly caution you that desperation seldom wins a fair maiden. Your approach to miss Kate, am afraid, will almost certainly leave you holding the bag, so to speak. You reek of rank desperation, unless you playing to the choir. Perhaps, miss Kate has got bigger fishes to fry! Clearly, it seems to me, you are not interested in winning. You adopt the wrong approach in your quest to win a fair maiden.

I've been out runnin' fences

for sooo long now...

dearest,
It has been so hot today,
and now,
I am
preparing
for a
...
to take a
nice
relaxing
bath.

Isn't it so
refreshing
water ...
To our bodies.
Oh, Keith!
~ Kate

Narad,
Send this message to Ravi please,
I want him over here
on this thread.
Just barely,
~ Kate

Oh, your a hard one,

I know that you've got your reasons.

Your prison is walkin'

thru this world

all alone.

Don't ya draw the Queen of Diamonds, boy,

she'll beat you if she's able.

The Queen of Hearts is always your best bet!

Your losin' all your highs and lows

ain't it funny how the feelin'

goes away....

Like The Eagles

Narad,
The bath water is running.
Don't delay my message,
~ Kate

It may be rainin', Kate...

but there's a rainbow above you!

You better.......

remember the rest!

Dear North,
It is so neat to hear the news about Lee's highschool prom and soon graduation day.
Can you post prom pictures at your site?

Please take good care of yourself. I am sure your friends from Arizona are excited to be able to meet you too, after a 9-year correspondence!

With love,
~ Kate

Mallika, Anybody out there!!! Hello!!!

When I go to IB's home page it says RAWKMUSIC OWNS YOUR SYSTEM, from Turkey.

Is it my problem or yours? I had this site as a fav., let's see if it will post.

Dear Keith

It's IB's prob, not yours. I had IB's comments as a fav, and saw your comment there. Btw, posting's very fast just now, cause no one's on, I guess. Altho the msg says Turkey, the actual site that's hosting that msg is a UK site, called drowningcircle.com, with a registrar of joker.com.

love, Heath

Looks like IB has been hacked by some cold turkey guy......why in the freaking world anyone would want to hack this site?? Unbelievable.

Now I believe the owners would be doing what GW did with Afghanistan, bomb the hackers and lock down your own home....Not here, please ... I hope not.

Thanks, Heather! I was freakin'out for a sec.!

Hey noname! You never did answer my question!

What happened to you? I am fine, aren't I?

Who's . ?

feels like behind a curtain here -- very quiet -- I hope Nirav's not asleep -- but he actually should be, it's the middle of the night in India.

Hostile Takeover!!? When I link to Intent's main blog page, I get re-directed to a black page that say's "blah blah now owns your system"??

this only happens with intentblog.

North

i guess it was hacked!!!!

And now for news on the ransom,

They're looking for someone handsome.

But Marek's not a lawyer,

And Navin's locked in a drawer,

But they'll take Craig...

Then Craig will take care of them!!!

Peace...right...he'll smooth-talk'em!

They "don't want no short people 'round here!"

quietly rofl !!

Ew wow! That is very eerie!

Incredible! I didn't do it. Tis agents of 'the man.'

Another evil ploy of Neocon American Zionist Ideologues (democrats too are concentrated in this camp) no doubt. They are not satisfied with plaguing our intent with their operatives . . .

peace

Wow, I missed out on the 26th hi-jinks, or jacks.
I missed out on some of the wooing too.

Yet here is my beloved IB, intact and fully funcioning.
Hooray!

dashing,
~ Kate
...will be back
soon

Hi Guys
I will catch up with you all later. I hope you all are fine
Subhanjan