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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
> >
> >
>
> 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.
>
> 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
>
> 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
>
> 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.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caedmon
>
> 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
Posted by littleone on May 28, 2006, at 20:48:38
In reply to No name and no face, posted by Pfinstegg on May 26, 2006, at 6:24:28
It's so sad to feel invisible.
I think of you quite often and read every one of your posts. I've found you to be such a sweet and special person.
When you are quiet, I like to think like All Done does that you are doing really well and don't need us. Or sometimes I think you just watch quietly from the sidelines like I do. Either way, you're still in my thoughts. I'm just probably too quiet to let you know that.
Posted by Pfinstegg on May 29, 2006, at 23:48:01
In reply to Re: A very special babbler » Pfinstegg, posted by littleone on May 28, 2006, at 20:48:38
Thank you, each one of you, for your very caring and supportive messages. I don't know what has happened to me, exactly, but I think I have always relied on being a caretaking person (I'm a doctor), and I'm now coming face to face with my own needs to be cared for in a much more intense way than I have ever been aware of. The niche I tried to carve out for myself here isn't the one I ever really needed- it was just the one I knew best how to do. And I am not very good at asking for help, or at describing the neglect, abuse and losses I am trying to deal with from one moment to the next. Forgive me for any blame I may have expressed. The problem lies in me- not anyone else! But I need to stop posting, now, and find other ways to express those needs- and get them, not met,- but truly understood by another person.
Posted by fallsfall on May 30, 2006, at 7:16:16
In reply to no name....., posted by Pfinstegg on May 29, 2006, at 23:48:01
We might be able to help with the understanding part...
Posted by curtm on May 30, 2006, at 11:28:12
In reply to no name....., posted by Pfinstegg on May 29, 2006, at 23:48:01
You have a very special name. I think of a very special place that makes very special things when I see it. It is a little shop not far from me called "Eggspressions" that makes decorative eggshells. They laser-cut designs in egg shells, paint beautiful designs on them, and adorn them with jewels. They are so beautiful, yet very fragile. Each one is unique and irreplaceable.
Yours truly,
Curtm
Posted by annierose on May 30, 2006, at 14:40:37
In reply to no name....., posted by Pfinstegg on May 29, 2006, at 23:48:01
My wish is that I might, on occasion, provide some semblance of understanding. I know I have learned a great deal about the therapy process from your posts, especially dealing with right/left brain hemispheres.
Please come back when you are able. You are an important member to this community, especially to me. No one else here knows that feeling of lying on a couch 3+ times a week like you do, and how we can "see" our therapist in a different way. I do remember that you are now sitting up and I remember how different that feels, and you are not quite adjusted to that yet.
You are special. And I would love to help in any way I am able.
Annierose
Posted by Dinah on May 30, 2006, at 15:29:40
In reply to no name....., posted by Pfinstegg on May 29, 2006, at 23:48:01
I think we can all feel that way from time to time. And I remember that you have felt this way before. It would be my hope that you can find a way to ask for what you need here, because it is a group of people who are likely to understand. But of course I understand if that's not the course you wish to pursue.
Posted by fairywings on May 30, 2006, at 22:57:04
In reply to no name....., posted by Pfinstegg on May 29, 2006, at 23:48:01
I've will miss your posts Pfinstegg, I've learned a lot from you. I hope you feel up to coming back soon.
(((Hugs)))
fw
Posted by orchid on May 31, 2006, at 13:32:20
In reply to no name....., posted by Pfinstegg on May 29, 2006, at 23:48:01
I was actually thinking of you and thanking you profusely the last one week, since your posts were the ones that turned me around about my issues with my T.
I must have remembered you more than a 50 times in the last week, but I didn't read this thread so long for God knows whatever reason - somehow missed this thread for this long.
You are very special.
This is the end of the thread.
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