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Hey Rick! It looks great! In fact I was going to comment on it anyway I think Dutch people are really cool! Yep, it's a great song! In fact I find that I quite like it even without the message it contains or being able to understand the lyrics. I just think it's a pretty language and I like the music. (I feel this way about MANY types of foreign music though) Have a day filled with happiness and joy everyone! Kevin

I'd have to say almost the exact same thing as you, CJ I think a signature should express your tastes and personality. I find relevant quotes and song lyrics to be among some of the best material for quotes (even if that is a "done"). As long as you don't post anything offensive it's unlikely anyone will complain . take care all, Kevin

hehe, I feel like dancing almost every night, Anthony The person below me really has "been there", "done that", AND "bought the shirt".

Hi Kyle, I think that's two seperate questions. Do you think poetry is always saying some thing by the writer or is some times poems just like fiction stories? When poem talks about writer I mean. Like first person kind. I think poems and stories always say something about their authors. I don't think it's necessarily the obvious interpretation though. Just because someone writes a poem or story filled with pain and anguish doesn't mean they're unhappy, it means that they can fathom being unhappy and describe it realistically. How? Maybe they've been that unhappy before and remember it; maybe they've been somewhat unhappy before and can amplify it; maybe they're empathetic and have simply witnessed unhappiness. OR maybe they are miserable right now. I'm currently working on a story with some very dark themes. Some of my characters do things and experience things which, happily, have never happened to me. I can just imagine them. The story does say something about me though...what I'm not sure. Friend wrote sad poem and I think maybe he is really sadder then he acts. Should I tell him I saw his poem and talk to him? Yes, I think you should talk to him. You obviously care about him and you're obviously worried. It's my experience that people who are fine don't mind hearing that someone cares about them and thinks about their well-being. People who aren't fine are (and this is just 100% my opinion/experiences and I could be completely off-base) more likely to become upset or defensive; however, these are the people that need to know the most and often even these people will respond positively, or at least neutrally, to genuine, heartfelt expressions of concern. So obviously I can't say for sure whether or not he is upset (personally I'd probably be worried too), but I can say that in my opinion it can't hurt to let him know that you care about him and you're there for him if he needs to talk. I think this is something we should tell our friends anyway, even if we "know" they're happy. Take care and have an awesome day Kevin By the way, Kyle, I think you're super-sweet and awesome for being such a good friend

Hey Nick I hope you've never doubted our friendship; I haven't. You are opinionated, and I frequently don't agree with you, but I respect the directness you tend to take in expressing it. I think you're a teriffic person, Nick Take care, Kevin

WOW I actually think Ian's parents would have a great deal of control over what Ian reads, especially since they so effectively control both his home and school environment. Plus, I'm sure they could just say, "that's just in books!" or something. Just my thought though take care all, Kevin

This was such an awesome chapter, Viv!! It was super sweet! I'm probably dense for not figuring out it was Jesse and his family coming to dinner, but I was thinking it was going to be someone from school and they were going to create some kind of scene or something. I'm really glad it turned out to be Jesse. And...awwwwwww Such a sweet scene!! I can't wait for more! Kevin

I agree, awesome story, Myr! I totally didn't see the ending coming. Although I really should have after that first conversation in the lunchroom. Great story and really sweet! Have an awesome day all! Kevin P.S. I'm still wondering how Josh is going to have that son

Hey everyone! I just wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoyed Harry Potter and the Shrieking Shack. Awesome job, Myr! It was really hot I'd love to see more Harry/Ron Take care all! Kevin

Yay!

Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have an awesome year!

I'm not dyslexic and don't pretend to know a great deal about it (thanks very much for the info Red A!). The latest research I read indicates that it's more of a problem translating the letters into sounds. Instead dyslexics seem to compensate by using context and "recognizing" familar words (could it be the elongated, less familar look that makes Courier harder to read as opposed to Times New Roman which is highly prevalent and thus more familar?). So it isn't so much that "b" and "d" are flipped as it is that they look very similar so "bad" and "dad" might be misrecognized, especially out of context. I think the major point is that sounding things out is harder because the letters have less individual significance. I could be entirely incorrect though, it's been awhile since I studied this. you a psyc. major, Jalaki? I didn't know that! Or did you just USED to be or have an interest or something? I graduated in psychology and sociology. Have an awesome day everyone! Kevin

Thanks David! I appreciate that Have an awesome day and I hope you enjoy the story! Kevin

hehe I bet in your case they'll make an exception for the 5 post rule, CJ hehehe Take care and thanks again for your feed back! Kevin

Hey Centaur! Thank you so much! That was really nice of you to say I really hope it does go over well! Of course I know it won't be everyone's kind of story; I just hope I can tell it properly. Here's a link! Let me know what you think and thanks again Kevin

Thanks you guys!

Hey Michael!

Awwww yay Viv!!! I had so much fun too!! hehhee don't worry about starting blog paragraphs with "So".... I think I might have done that once or twice myself YAY for Tob! I hope he gets the internet back soon though Boo for Eric I hope he feels better soon! Yay for life have an awesome day!! Kevin

Sorry, Tom Hope you feel better, Kevin

glad you're doing well, David Take care and may your days be exciting and your nights peaceful Kevin

Wow, that was such a sad, moving story and poem I'm so sorry that happened.

Thanks again to Viv for doing this!! And thanks to everyone who participated! It was a lot of fun Take care everyone! Kevin

Hey Everyone! I was just wondering what everyone thought of The Boy? I really enjoyed this story! I think Brent did the right thing, and I'm also really intrigued by the ending! What do you all think it means? My guess is that "the boy" was some kind of angel or something. Awesome job, Dez! -Kevin

I'm sure it will! I'm excited to see the entry! Well I'd like to see more Spinning, but if you feel like you can do that AND something else at the same time go for it! you mean like the shared hosted authors!! Take care all and have a fantastic day! Kevin