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Posted by milly on May 14, 2006, at 10:43:37
In reply to Names without faces, posted by curtm on May 12, 2006, at 15:40:45
Interesting thread curt, i read the first list and wasn't at all surprised that i wasn't there it just confirmed what i believed to be true that i'm an insignificant worm on the face of the earth. I couldn't bring myself to ask you what you might put to my name because all i could imagine was you saying 'milly who?' or 'oh i never bothered to think of one!'
So when i read your next list i was unbelievably happy to see my name there, way beyond what was a probable 'normal' reaction, but almost instantly plunged into a deep anxiety about all the other 'worms' who might have been forgotten by accident(a bit like the thank-yous at a
wedding etc)Please don't read this as a critisism I thoought it was an interesting and fun thread but i also thought it was interesting what my reactions to it were (well interesting for me anyway!)
milly
Posted by curtm on May 14, 2006, at 11:36:11
In reply to Interesting how this made me feel » curtm, posted by milly on May 14, 2006, at 10:43:37
Maybe I hurt someone's feelings by not posting your name. It actually did cross my mind how some may react, I tend to make short posts because I have an IQ of about 28. I am also usually limited on time. I would like youo know that if your name wasn't listed in the posts, it IS on the list in my tiny brain and my big heart.
Maybe my name should be "worm-boy"
Posted by James K on May 14, 2006, at 16:14:15
In reply to Maybe I hurt someone's feelings » milly, posted by curtm on May 14, 2006, at 11:36:11
I'll say I felt good that you thought of me and gave me a cool one, even though you typo'd my name. We had just been talking though. I have a vague face/body attached to everyone as I get to know their posting style, sentence structure. I've only seen pictures of three people, and that affects only a little of their image. They are more senses of a personality, sex, age - not actually what someone may look like as far as physical characteristics.
Sometimes something will happen to totally change the image, something personal they post, then it either stays modified, or goes back to the original mental image. I thought Racer was UK for some reason for instance, and when I read she wasn't it may have changed her haircut.
It's interesting, because this is real communication, without prejudice. Just thoughts and minds. No race, size, age, accent, to influence the exchange.
A few people I talk too, I don't even know their gender for sure, so I try to keep it nuetral just in case.
I think the visual aspect of the word they choose as a posting name even subtly influences my mental feeling of them. Some have changed their name, and the feeling slightly changes with the new name.
Rambling again.
James K
Posted by Racer on May 14, 2006, at 16:41:36
In reply to Re: Maybe I hurt someone's feelings » curtm, posted by James K on May 14, 2006, at 16:14:15
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>I thought Racer was UK for some reason for instance, and when I read she wasn't it may have changed her haircut.
>Hey -- I'm looking for a new hairstyle! What did you pick, and how does it look?
Take care, James.
Posted by Poet on May 14, 2006, at 17:48:37
In reply to BULL --- » Poet, posted by Racer on May 13, 2006, at 14:01:48
Hi Racer,
Okay, you got me on the not very pretty in a dark delicate way that Dorothy Parker was, but beautiful? Somebody must have doctored up those photos and air brushed out some parts of me.
Poet
Posted by Racer on May 14, 2006, at 19:41:10
In reply to Re: BULL --- » Racer, posted by Poet on May 14, 2006, at 17:48:37
Posted by B2chica on May 15, 2006, at 10:08:19
In reply to More faces » Racer, posted by curtm on May 12, 2006, at 17:04:29
> DisposableDoll (doll on Korn video)
SO FUNNY! this is EXACTLY what i pictured when i first say this name!
b2c.
Posted by zazenduck on May 16, 2006, at 10:29:50
In reply to Let's see...who did I miss?, posted by curtm on May 12, 2006, at 20:42:22
> zazenduck (distant cousin of Donald)
>That's me exactly!
curt is curtis candy Baby ruths and butterfingers- that's a nice association for me-back when life was simpler.
Thanks for remembering me
Posted by Bonnie_CA on May 20, 2006, at 23:05:15
In reply to Names without faces, posted by curtm on May 12, 2006, at 15:40:45
You know, mine is very straight forward, which is true of my personality. I'm Bonnie, and I live in California. Hmm. Not very original or interesting, but I always look at things as they are. It's not "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar", it's ALWAYS a cigar. :D
-Bonnie
Posted by curtm on May 22, 2006, at 11:05:20
In reply to Re: Names without faces, posted by Bonnie_CA on May 20, 2006, at 23:05:15
My first thought was "Bonnie & Clyde"
Where's Clyde?
Posted by Racer on May 22, 2006, at 22:26:35
In reply to Re: Names without faces, posted by Bonnie_CA on May 20, 2006, at 23:05:15
> I'm Bonnie, and I live in California.
> -BonnieThat's funny -- somehow I thought "Bonnie in Canada!"
Dunno why, since I'm in California, too...
Posted by Bonnie_CA on May 22, 2006, at 23:01:31
In reply to Sorry Bonnie » Bonnie_CA, posted by curtm on May 22, 2006, at 11:05:20
LOL it's okay, I get that or I get the "My Bonnie" song.
Posted by Bonnie_CA on May 22, 2006, at 23:03:59
In reply to Re: Names without faces -- lol » Bonnie_CA, posted by Racer on May 22, 2006, at 22:26:35
LOL I didn't even think about Canada when I made the name. I'm so USA-centric, I forget that CA also means Canada LOL.
Posted by Pfinstegg on May 26, 2006, at 6:24:28
In reply to Names without faces, posted by curtm on May 12, 2006, at 15:40:45
I feel very sad that, although I have posted here possibly hundreds of times in the past three years- no-one thinks of me. I thought I was a member of this community, because I shared my own problems honestly, have shared humor and hope- not just despair-and have also written many supportive, caring posts. I guess I know better than to keep trying.
Posted by fallsfall on May 26, 2006, at 7:40:33
In reply to No name and no face, posted by Pfinstegg on May 26, 2006, at 6:24:28
I only read this thread because you posted on it. I'm not there either.
But you are in my mind, part of the foundation of Babble.
Posted by antigua on May 26, 2006, at 8:55:27
In reply to Re: No name and no face » Pfinstegg, posted by fallsfall on May 26, 2006, at 7:40:33
Hey, you two are some of my most favorite Babblers! I always read what you write. I always learn something and you are two of the most compassionate and supportive people on here. I wouldn't have made a lot of the progress I have if I hadn't learned from you both.
Take care both of you. A little ice cream perhaps?
antigua
Posted by milly on May 26, 2006, at 10:24:15
In reply to Re: No name and no face » Pfinstegg, posted by fallsfall on May 26, 2006, at 7:40:33
That was my big concern when i posted what i did on this thread. it is likr 'thank-you's' at weddings , never do it because someone will be left out and hurt
To the both of you (((()))))
milly
Posted by curtm on May 26, 2006, at 10:43:38
In reply to No name and no face, posted by Pfinstegg on May 26, 2006, at 6:24:28
I'm sorry this thread brought out so much sorrow in many, and I am sure there are more. But it also brings up a good point. It is so easy to make someone feel left out by the mere absence of their name. Like not having your picture published in a yearbook or having your name mispelled in the newspaper. It feels like some people just don't care. I have felt this way a lot in my life. It wasn't my intent to make anyone feel left out. It was an effort to belong. I am new here and learning more every day how harmful the most innocent gesture can be. I apologize. I shall now go hang my head.
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 26, 2006, at 10:49:11
In reply to No name and no face, posted by Pfinstegg on May 26, 2006, at 6:24:28
> I feel very sad that, although I have posted here possibly hundreds of times in the past three years- no-one thinks of me. I thought I was a member of this community, because I shared my own problems honestly, have shared humor and hope- not just despair-and have also written many supportive, caring posts. I guess I know better than to keep trying.
Oh honey, I wouldn't be me without you.
You gave me a precious gift when you took the courage to ask me to try on a new idea. You guided me to it.
I have no idea what a pfinstegg is, but it is very precious.
Lar
Posted by fairywings on May 26, 2006, at 11:01:18
In reply to No name and no face, posted by Pfinstegg on May 26, 2006, at 6:24:28
Hi Pfinstegg,
Like falls, when I saw your name, and recognized falls "A" thingy, I opened the thread. I always love reading what you write - I hope I haven't offended in any way.
(((hugs)))
fw
Posted by fairywings on May 26, 2006, at 11:09:35
In reply to Re: No name and no face » Pfinstegg, posted by Larry Hoover on May 26, 2006, at 10:49:11
I have a horrible memory, but I still remember Larry's heartfelt thank you about you helping him...I hadn't seen the original thread, so I looked for it to see what you'd said to him, but I never did find it. I've gotten so much from other babblers - there's no way I could really open up in therapy w/o babble. There's genuine warmth and caring among so many people on this board. My social skills suck, so I'm probably not good when I respond to posts.
fw
Posted by fallsfall on May 26, 2006, at 12:57:06
In reply to Re: No name and no face, posted by curtm on May 26, 2006, at 10:43:38
Curt,
I'm fine. Don't hang your head for me.
I don't know what the solution to this is. This thread is a fun thread. It is impossible to mention everyone on Babble. People will feel left out.
But no worries on my account.
Falls
(Who has nothing to do with Niagra - Slowly he turned, step by step...)
Posted by Daisym on May 27, 2006, at 1:11:18
In reply to No name and no face, posted by Pfinstegg on May 26, 2006, at 6:24:28
I'm not here either. I guess I have started to think of myself as one of the "old" babblers. Or my stuff is same old, same old.
You know I not only care, but come looking for you occasionally. I've always thought of you blazing the way on the trail that I'm on. Please don't go away from that. I need a guide!
Hugs,
Daisy
Posted by All Done on May 27, 2006, at 1:36:28
In reply to Re: No name and no face » Pfinstegg, posted by Daisym on May 27, 2006, at 1:11:18
> I've always thought of you blazing the way on the trail that I'm on. Please don't go away from that. I need a guide!
> Hugs,
> Daisy
If you're blazing the way on the trail for Daisy and she's doing the same for me, I'd be totally lost if you weren't here. In fact, I might have given up by now.I know I haven't talked to you, but I read all of your posts and I appreciate them because I learn so much. And I miss you when you're not around. (I always hope it's because you're doing so much better.)
I'm sorry you're hurting.
Take care,
Laurie
Posted by Jost on May 28, 2006, at 19:03:27
In reply to OMG! Honey, you must not remember linguistics » curtm, posted by Racer on May 13, 2006, at 2:06:08
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> It's one of the oldest existing examples of written Old English, as well as one of the earliest examples of poetry written in any Germanic language.
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> In my Linguistics class, we all had to read one line aloud, so I not only feel warm and fuzzy whenever I see Caedmon's name on a post, I also think of the comforting blue cover of my linguistics text, and
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> Nu scylun hergan hefaenricaes uard
> metudæs maecti end his modgidanc
> uerc uuldurfadur— sue he uundra gihuaes
> eci dryctin or astelidæ
> he aerist scop aelda barnum
> heben til hrofe haleg scepen
> tha middungeard moncynnæs uard
> eci dryctin æfter tiadæ
> firum foldu frea allmectig
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> Which I won't torture you with. I found a bunch of different rescencions, and can't remember how to pronounce much of that at all, but here's the link to the Wikipedia entry if you want to read more, and the English translation I got there, too.
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> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caedmon
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> Now [we] must honour the guardian of heaven,
> the might of the architect, and his purpose,
> the work of the father of glory
> — as he, the eternal lord, established the beginning of wonders.
> He, the holy creator,
> first created heaven as a roof for the children of men.
> Then the guardian of mankind, the eternal lord,
> the lord almighty, afterwards appointed the middle earth,
> the lands, for men.
>
Thanks for that, Caedmon! I loved hearing the poem--there's an audiotape on the wikipedia page you cited.And here I thought you were a poetry (and possibly other) recording company.
Old English sure is grand, don't you think?
Jost
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