Pepper, where on earth did this come from?
Convert and confuse moi? ...I’ll always be confused girl! And
convert?!, well hon, you just know that that ain’t gonna happen any time real soon! [img]images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0[/img] I’m thrilled about the way things have worked out. Truly ecstatic. I mean, think about it. Who could have planned this, then executed it with such grace and precision? Only the collective will and wisdom of iVillage’s finest, that‘s who. It’s a win/win situation. There’s ironic symmetry here that you’ve just got to know has me pissing my pants! Everybody gets what the wanted.<p>And me, I wasn’t trying to accomplish anything ...save overcome my own frustrations. And believe me when I tell you, I was up for
ANYTHING that didn’t compromise the collective integrity of
My Affair’s core community ...the
regulars to some, and a bunch of really
brilliant folks to me! Pepper, I’ve learned to trust that every living force struggles to find its center, its strength, its value and its purpose. You can’t organize determination when its on a mission. I gave up trying long ago. <p>As far as me
here? [img]images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0[/img] Well that’s something that only time can answer. The dynamics on
that other board suited my nature ...pretty much a fluke. I was originally just passing through; I hadn’t planned on staying, but couldn’t seem to break away. You know, Pepper, that I’m not much for warm and fuzzy, and I’m not always fully present (in a
give and take sense).
My Affair provided me with the personal freedom that I desperately need. Heck, post or not, that board had a will of its own ... until it got stomped on. I shy away from communities that demand too much attention. <p>Granted, I love to read, and I gobbled up the dynamic flow of wisdom that took my breath away with some frequency on that board, but I kept my distance because that just the way I am. A
distance that you might experience as discord. But, no! There’s no elephant in the room, Pepper, not that I‘m aware of anyhow. And, I appreciate you feeling comfortable enough to bring your concerns to my attention. That speaks volumes to me ...
and, causes me to pause and reflect ...
is there anything that I’ve done that’s bothering you? Because experience has taught me that there’s a keen possibility that that is so. [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img] <p>I’m finding it a bit of a challenge too, summarizing a not too boring, yet tidy account of
my story ...one that won’t make the dead groan and leave. I’m working on it though. [img]images/icons/frown.gif" border="0[/img] <p>I’m totally baffled about iVillage and everything that transpired there. I have my theories, Pepper, but that’s all they are. As far as Brenda goes, you don’t even want to know my thoughts on her or her incompetence. Moderate a message board? Right! I’d like to think that she’s presently under the strict scrutiny of iVillage execs and shareholders. If I might borrow Brenda’s own terminology ...I hope that those eyes focused on a
target audience have a little sharper vision now. <p>I wondered about Kalani too. I’ve no idea where he’s at but suspect he’ll turn up when we least expect it. I don’t imagine he’d be too hard to locate. You might have guessed that his spirit tickles my senses? He’s infectious. I never fear for him though. He’s a survivor, Pepper. I can smell them a mile away. [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] <p>
"Maybe I should just open an orphanage???? What's that ?..... I think I hear Mr. Pepper screaming" <p>Gawd women! you’ve got more courage than me. [img]images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0[/img] It’s enough for me these days keeping myself under control. My kids don’t realize how lucky they are to have survived in tact. But they’re safe now ...and lucky me, they still visit regularly. [img]images/icons/wink.gif" border="0[/img] <p>I finally made it to my movie, Pepper. It was good! <p>Your friend always ...dof
