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the grace of others (spiral, viral, meme)

   Sat, February 2, 2008 - 2:16 AM
& how else to withstand the enormity of such burden,
the burden of sight, but to believe
that there can only be the grace of others?


Danetta & Belen made me smile this week.
so here you go:
reply to this blog & i'll tell you
why you make my world a better place to live.


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Sat, February 2, 2008 - 9:50 AM
Me, me, me!
Sat, February 2, 2008 - 9:59 AM
ohhhhhh. . ..what a wonderful pix!! reminds me of childhood, the innocence, the wonder. . .the endless giggles

hugs
Sat, February 2, 2008 - 10:58 AM
<-- =) *cupping ear in your direction*

great picture attached with this post btw. it made me smile :)
Sat, February 2, 2008 - 11:01 AM
Karen--

i admire the honesty you bring to each conversation, blog entry, and observation.
i also appreciate that you stand up for your convictions.
i love that you are grateful for 10 things every day:
to me it speaks volumes about your commitment and dedication to yourself and those around you.
Sat, February 2, 2008 - 11:17 AM
Shama--

you are so dear to me. i've felt a kinship with you from the moment i met you.
i love how expressive you are both in joy and sadness.
your gestures and words are testament to the wisdom you carry.

i so much respect and understand your need for solitude,
and your ability to ask for time alone.

if i could only pick one word to express what you bring to my world,
it would be compassion.
Sat, February 2, 2008 - 12:20 PM
Andrea--

wow, girl. i mean: wow.
i think of you in my life & i feel proud.

you have taught me so much about communication and,
more importantly, about my own communication.
we are two such different people, yet you have consistently met me half-way.
through you, i have been able to discover some of my own fundamental stumbling blocks.

i am inspired by your dedication to reaching your goals.
i love the sparkle in your eyes when you talk about helping children in hospitals.

i am amazed by your photography. through some of your photos
i've come to see new aspects of people and moments in time.

when i think of you in my world, i am most grateful for your commitment to balance.
Sat, February 2, 2008 - 12:22 PM
:-)

Please, and thank you!
Sat, February 2, 2008 - 4:42 PM
your pretty.... lay it on me
Sat, February 2, 2008 - 8:03 PM
given our odd but wonderful connection, I'm curious what you would say.
Please.
Sun, February 3, 2008 - 12:47 AM
Belen--

your embodiment of dichotemies compells me:

extroverted yet introverted, because you know your limits.
young yet wise, because you are perceptive.
vulnerable yet strong, because you acknowledge your fears.
clumsy yet graceful, because you're not afraid to fall.

there is something ancient and magical about your total embrace of the journey:
you make me smile for the legacy you are leaving behind.
Sun, February 3, 2008 - 1:19 AM
ME,ME,ME, ME, BEANER!!!!!!
Sun, February 3, 2008 - 1:24 AM
teehee!
that made me giggle, then, snicker, and then laugh.
these are fun.

stay tuned for more...
Sun, February 3, 2008 - 3:11 PM
Kelly--

i'm stealing part of my testimonial (is that like a meta-meme?)

Kelly rules her world with a satin-gloved iron fist: You'll live by her rules & you'll like it.
No really, it won't hurt at all. See: you're smiling already.

i can't even begin to describe how grateful i feel to have you in my life, Kel.
you are wicked smart, unfathomably funny but, more importantly,
to me you are the epitome of a good friend:
patient in your listening,
forgiving of genuine mistakes,
honest in your feedback,
upfront about your own needs,
practical about your time,
intelligent about what matters,
generous in your sharing.

when i think about you in my world, i think of simplicity,
meaning: no complications, no guessing, no filters, no bullshit.

when i think about how you make my world a better place,
i think about acceptance.

thank you for that. i love you, Kelly.
Sun, February 3, 2008 - 4:13 PM
spiral
OK , rollin' the dice....