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Did I mention I love the Red Sox? 2008-05-20 10:37:00 I know I have. :) You'll see more Patriots news as the season approaches. I usually report on highlights from games I thought were fantastic, or games that had noteworthy performance from my standpoint, statistics standpoint- or from a valued source. This time, its both from the game I watched last night- and realizing how important and incredible this accomplishment is- for so many reasons.Les Read more:Red Sox
Stuck with Lugo? 2008-05-14 10:50:00 From FoxSports. com "The Red Sox appear stuck with shortstop JulioLugo, who is earning $9 million per season through 2010, but they inquired about the Astros' Mark Loretta in spring training, evidently viewing him as possible infield insurance. A trade for the Giants' Omar Vizquel might be something for the Sox to consider: Vizquel would offer steady and at times spectacular defense, and offense t Read more:Stuck
Affirming Dissonance 2008-05-13 09:52:00 4/29-5/13Who's gonna save my soul now?question never leaves my lipsGod will protect me.statement never captures my heartBut I do pray.hope doesn't always match the oddsSo I'll hold on tight.effort doesn't produce freedomStill I endure the pain.perspective can't change the truthSo I try to capture the moments of joy.will isn't enough to shield fear and shameWho will catch me if I fall?caution bears
I just keep swimming :) 2008-05-11 12:21:00 Badly neglected the blog in the last week, although I'm not sure how many readers I've got yet. Been a little caught up with some writing thats unfinished.... Any of you out there, feel free to speak up anytime. I know I've gotten a few, and if you feel like talking- know it will be anonymous if you choose and that is fine. I look forward to speaking with readers, survivors, poets, athletes... a
Center of my Universe 2008-04-28 11:19:00 How long will you hold up for me?Just enough, I'm sure when its all said and done.No matter what is placed on youit seems you always pull through.Even when it feels like you're breathing knivesyou never stop, you never ceaseyou never stumble, you never freeze.But when will you give up on me?You never falter, weave or stumble.You never stop, wheeze or stall.When I want to give up, close up and hide Read more:Center
, Universe
Ugly... 2008-04-28 08:27:00 I don't know how many of you out there are Red Sox fans.. but regardless, this weekend was ugly. The likelihood of being swept by the Devil Rays... oh er, I mean "Rays" as they are now called....(which is humorous in and of itself, but first things first) would be a laughable thought at best in the last several years. We've lost to them before- I mean its not impossible considering that they are a
"Ramirez truly a Manny-splendored thing" 2008-04-23 12:46:00 Consider this an answer- to all the haters, doubters, the labeling bandwagon, and every other person too ignorant to appreciate his brilliance...."Nearing 500 homers, slugger remains one of game's true gems"
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, truly
, Manny
2007 Mustang Shelby GT 500 2008-04-23 10:37:00 Um, I want!!!!!! LoL. This would be on my top 5 of dream cars. I didn't think anything could top the traditional shelby versions from the late 60's.. but this definitely does. Anyways, no matter how unlikely, or well impossible this is at the moment... a girl can dream can't she? :) No one's ever stopped me from doing it :)Like the 2008 version better?2008 MustangShelby
GT 500
Healing 2008-04-21 15:48:00 I've been told that healing happens even when you aren't trying. I've been told that affirmations help build faith, from a place of complete devastation. I've been told that reminding myself, that the flashbacks aren't real- and that it isn't happening anymore- will make the flashbacks stop. (at least in that moment) I've been told, that if I'm gentle with myself and patient through the emotional Read more:Healing
Where are you? 2008-04-16 12:07:00 What brings you to the point you are at today?What keeps you going when you run out of steam?What is it that shows you that enough is enough?What do you do, to take care of yourself- when faced with trauma?Where do you go- when you need to get away?What do you do with your thoughts when no one seems to understand?Where do you bury those feelings that are too difficult for you to cope with right aw
Invasion of Sanctity 2008-04-15 11:55:00 To those who don't have the luxury of a safe place anymore...3.30.04/4.21.04/5.7.04There was a time, this house was a haven.In the corner by the bookshelf,on my big fluffy reclining chair,I spent hours concoctingfantasies of rebellious desire.Mornings in the shower,or evenings in the bath,I soaked in salts and songs of tranquility;they sound quite differentin the light of day.When the sun scalds a Read more:Invasion
Renewal 2008-04-15 11:41:00 Thanks Howie Day (1st line and last)5.4/ 5.10.04Out of the doubt that fills my mindmy insecurities are akin of a looking glass,enlarging the depth of the gash on my heart.When instead of "I love you"your lips spit out weighty obligation,my looking glass shatters and I can't shield myselffrom the jagged pieces of glassthat fly wildly toward my exposed heart.I have to look away, although my insides Read more:Renewal
No title 2008-04-15 11:20:00 (12.27.04)Please keep me safe-in the hallways of my mind,they are winding, they are longthey are ominous.Please let me sleeppleasebe my sanctityleasebe on life.This pain every morninglet it fall withthe rain off my shoulderslet it fall...I'm getting wastedby the burningin my stomach, andin my head.All the problems of myyesterdays come up throughthe bowels of my chestcentering the tensionI carry ev
Likes and Dislikes 2008-04-14 19:41:00 To be positive. Likes:-The Red Sox-When the Red Sox win-Red Sox in the World Series-HD TV-Patriots in the Super Bowl-Hugs-Kisses-Cuddles-other intimate activities :)-Chocolate ice cream-Colorful flowers-Summer dusk-walking barefoot-Playing sports-Being outside-video games-Loving everyone in my life (not including those just around me in the world. Just those who I care about in my small space here
I'm Not Lost, Just Undiscovered. 2008-06-03 10:31:00 Do you ever feel like you could scream at the top of your lungs, and nobody would hear you?
Do you ever feel like, the harder you try to express yourself- the more your feelings and thoughts sound...
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Surviving. What Does it Mean Anyway? 2008-06-17 07:04:00 What does 'surviving' actually mean? (or Survivor for that matter)
Is it the ability to stay alive? Is it understanding nature enough to be able to use one's surroundings to sustain health and...
Surviving
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Boston is "Title Town." Hello!? Are we just noticing this now? :) 2008-06-19 08:24:00 What a wonderful, long time coming/deserved voice of reason. I'm so sick of hearing year after year about the prejudice and racism in the city of Boston
- and that being "what its known for." I'm...
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, Hello
Waste of Space 2008-06-25 08:00:00 What is it that I have to do
to rid my mind of all thoughts of you?
When will time begin to run
so my body catches up to how far I've come?
Where is the place where things make sense
and the things...
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Back to Pain 2008-07-24 11:43:00 I know there are others out there that feel like they can't win. I know you are reading this and thinking that you've been there. How much heartbreak can one person take before they break? How much...
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Yielding the Knife 2008-07-21 10:24:00 What do you do when your world is upside down?
Over and over when its turned and shaken
where do you go when you are completely out of place?
How do you begin to move when you've lost your...
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Pulse 2008-07-02 06:44:00 I keep my ears on the pitch of life
when I can't find the key.
The thumping rhythm leads a chorus
directing me to move and sing.
This song has been with me
as long as I've had air to breathe
and...
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Anger 2008-08-05 08:18:00 Anger.
Won't get the best of me.
Bitterness, pettiness, ignorance, senseless claims and rash words are a waste of time. I've wasted enough, and this isn't worth fighting over. There's no fight to...
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Sometimes the most cathartic thing in the world... 2008-08-22 15:03:00 Is remembering how fortunate you are. I'm trying... each and everyday as the one year anniversary approaches. To celebrate the positive, to celebrate my health, to celebrate where I've come. The...
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Silver Lining 2008-08-20 09:41:00 Why does life have a silver lining? Why are there so many beautiful things in life, that make you feel on top of the world- but then have such potential to absolutely crush you. Why am I so open,...
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, Silver Lining
Ten Days, until the day I died... 2008-08-19 07:50:00 until the day my heart sizzled into nothing
Ten days until the day I fell
into an abyss I could never find or
ever escape from hell inside.
Ten days to the day my life fell apart
and spread my...
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