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7/28/2009 9:09 pm |
That's right, I've become a bona fide Mark Morford fangirl. To those of you who haven't heard of him, get thee to Googly and type his name in, and you'll find links to his articles written for the SF Gate/San Francisco Chronicle. He's gorgeous (see pic), smart, funny, snarky, with the ability to make piercing analysis of political situations while maintaining a tongue-in-cheek attitude about the whole thing. But that's not what made me a fangirl, although I've always admired his very concise and incisive writing from the first time that I laid eyes on it. What made me a fangirl started when, on a whim, I sent him a friend invite on FB, and what do you know, he accepted! Turns out he started an FB account on a lark, and told himself that he would accept anyone who would be kind enough to invite him. I managed to be included into his network circle of 5,000--which is apparently the limit of the number of friends that you can have on FB. Having reached that limit, he has now reluctantly started a Fan Page (he preferred the coziness and the more personal touch that a network provided), to which I've subscribed to. But more than being accepted into his network, it's the fact that he took the time to reply to my comments to his FB posts despite being a busy well-known writer that impressed me. This morning, while battling with my good friend Annalou to the death over FB Scrabble, I noticed that Mark came online on the FB IM. I sent him a short post, saying that I just wanted to pop in to say hello since this was the first time that I had seen him on IM, and that I've always loved his writing. I also told him that I wanted to see what he had to say about the birthers, who have been vociferously insisting that Barack Obama is not an American despite all evidence to the contrary. Mind you, considering that he didn't really know me, had 5000 “friends” on FB, was most likely busy with his work (he's currently writing a book and is also a Vinyasa yoga teacher), or answering hundreds of other IMs as well, I didn't expect any reply at all, so I just ended by saying that I was off, and wished him a good day. Lo and behold, when I opened my FB account again this afternoon, I saw that he had sent me a lovely reply minutes after I had logged off. He thanked me for my kind remarks, and said that, serendipitously, he was already at work on an article about birthers. That he took the time to do so despite the fact that he didn't have to earned him high marks with me. It took all of ten seconds for him to post a reply, but those ten seconds made all the difference. Those ten seconds showed me what a decent human being he is. A small thing? Perhaps. But I find it's the little things put together, more than the grand gesture, that shows a true picture of what a person is really like. Now I wish I hadn't logged off when I did—because then I might have had the chance to pick that very extraordinary mind of his, if he was inclined to let me. I've a thing for good manners, and if there's anything I consider as dealbreakers, it's rudeness and arrogance and making you feel like you're too insignificant to be bothered with. The way I see it, it takes the same amount of energy to be nice as it is to be nasty, so it makes me wonder about people who constantly choose to be nasty instead. It was absolutely refreshing to encounter someone like Mark Morford who, despite his success, hasn't forgotten the little civilities that make this world a better place to live in. This is why I make sure I reply to every comment in my blog or to offlines in my IM—the people who were kind enough to leave a comment or a post took their time to do so, and to ignore them would be akin to showing them that their efforts were unappreciated, that they didn't matter at all. If Mark Morford, whose schedule is most likely ten times as hectic as mine can do it, what's my excuse? Mark Morford. Writer. Yoga teacher. An awesome man. And I'm a fangirl, you betcha. I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion. |
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7/28/2009 10:36 pm |
Hi Munchkin, nice post  It reminds me when I didd open my MySpace account. I really wanted the lyrics of a song by a really nice singer and guitarist, Sandy Chila, member of one the greatest South African bands. I sent him an email and he took the time to send me back the whole song lyrics plus a nice greeting. There are still people who even famous, are still "of this earth"... there is only one truth but several ways of saying it...
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 7/29/2009 3:52 am |
 Aha, the queen matriarch of the herd is a GROUPIE  hehehehe "me too"  nothing impresses me more than to get a little private note from a busy famous person At my-space I have gotten a note from Shakira, Teila Tequila, Shania Twain and of course my favorite local rock band .. and it really makes my day.  I am keeping up with the "birthers" also ... seems a big shot general just refused to go to Iraq because he said the commander in chief is not a USA citizen .. I hope they spank that man Live the life that you love,  and love the life that you live  
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7/29/2009 6:57 am |
pranayama, Girlfriend! I can hear your heart beating rapidly all the way over at my place. I haven't read your post, yet. But now that I see the title & photo, I know why your palms are sweaty. I didn't know you dug tatt's & nipple rings. Makes me wonder whats your stand on - suspension *body modification* .. we'll talk about that later. He is a rather en-lighted writer - gifted.. if telling the truth can be called a gift, he's very gifted. He has a very calm stemming tone to his voice, it's really quit lulling. Some would assume because of the articles and tattoos, he knows nothing about art, to the contrary, he's a huge Fine Arts supporter. I'm not locked in here with you, you're locked in here with me! Typos are human - perfection isn't
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7/29/2009 9:43 am |
The bloke is a poof, all yoga teachers, are poofs. You have gone all silly teanager munch! bet you have his name on your pencil case just by that big red chair of yours. ha! Walks away from the puter shaking his head, fecking girlies, ive got to go and do some yoga now to pull, bet he cant drink 10 pints of beer and dad dance like i can though
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7/29/2009 1:02 pm |
Mmmmhmmm...I didn't read a WORD you just said. Staring at the pic. Makes me wish I hadn't cancelled my FB account. There were a few people that I conversed with a few times on My Space (Jenna Fischer from the Office...her ex-husband-who is a writer/producer and kinda cute--and apparently FREE now (both originally from St. Louis), Steve Ewing (lead singer of St. Louis band The Urge-no longer together). I'm not on that one anymore either! I said "hello" to Jimmy Conners (from my hometown) once after a tennis match in Memphis. Oh no. I've become a "name dropper"...  There's a fine line between curiosity and stupidity.
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7/29/2009 7:38 pm |
Hi Munchkin, nice post It reminds me when I didd open my MySpace account. I really wanted the lyrics of a song by a really nice singer and guitarist, Sandy Chila, member of one the greatest South African bands. I sent him an email and he took the time to send me back the whole song lyrics plus a nice greeting. There are still people who even famous, are still "of this earth"... I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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7/29/2009 7:40 pm |
Aha, the queen matriarch of the herd is a GROUPIE hehehehe "me too" nothing impresses me more than to get a little private note from a busy famous person At my-space I have gotten a note from Shakira, Teila Tequila, Shania Twain and of course my favorite local rock band .. and it really makes my day. I am keeping up with the "birthers" also ... seems a big shot general just refused to go to Iraq because he said the commander in chief is not a USA citizen .. I hope they spank that man And yes, I fess up to being a certified groupie. I'd happily stalk Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert too. And don't get me started on Rahm Emanuel, sigh. *starts checking out if those three have FB accounts* I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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7/29/2009 7:53 pm |
pranayama, Girlfriend! I can hear your heart beating rapidly all the way over at my place. I haven't read your post, yet. But now that I see the title & photo, I know why your palms are sweaty. I didn't know you dug tatt's & nipple rings. Makes me wonder whats your stand on - suspension *body modification* .. we'll talk about that later. He is a rather en-lighted writer - gifted.. if telling the truth can be called a gift, he's very gifted. He has a very calm stemming tone to his voice, it's really quit lulling. Some would assume because of the articles and tattoos, he knows nothing about art, to the contrary, he's a huge Fine Arts supporter. That skippity skip there was my heart doing a flip seeing this photo of Mark Morford clad in nothing but yoga shorts and doing a Bakasana pose that he just posted on his profile. I don't really dig tatts and nipple rings--I prefer men who are neat and pretty unadorned body wise, but in his case, his mind had me hooked long before I ever saw photos of him shirtless. And lord, those eyes! Does suspension "body modification" utilize cling wrap? I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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7/29/2009 7:57 pm |
The bloke is a poof, all yoga teachers, are poofs. You have gone all silly teanager munch! bet you have his name on your pencil case just by that big red chair of yours. ha! Walks away from the puter shaking his head, fecking girlies, ive got to go and do some yoga now to pull, bet he cant drink 10 pints of beer and dad dance like i can though It's on my lunchbox!!!!! And welcome baaaaaaaaaaackkk!!! Are you wearing one of those Senior Citizen shirts, huh? I bet you got the one that says, "PORN STAR." And ha! I have a friend who's a yoga teacher, and he's about the butchest macho pantychaser this side of Manila. Wait, you mean I don't look like a silly teenager anymore??? I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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7/29/2009 8:00 pm |
Mmmmhmmm...I didn't read a WORD you just said. Staring at the pic. Makes me wish I hadn't cancelled my FB account. There were a few people that I conversed with a few times on My Space (Jenna Fischer from the Office...her ex-husband-who is a writer/producer and kinda cute--and apparently FREE now (both originally from St. Louis), Steve Ewing (lead singer of St. Louis band The Urge-no longer together). I'm not on that one anymore either! I said "hello" to Jimmy Conners (from my hometown) once after a tennis match in Memphis. Oh no. I've become a "name dropper"... Smart men just get to me. Smart, goodlooking men with a hot body? *swoon* I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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7/29/2009 8:50 pm |
Oooooooo, must've tickled you pink getting notes from these people--and aha! Common thing about all these gals is that they all have really great abs, huh? Huh? Huh? And yes, I fess up to being a certified groupie. I'd happily stalk Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert too. And don't get me started on Rahm Emanuel, sigh. *starts checking out if those three have FB accounts* you give me too much credit B.. hehehe  yep I was tickled pink  but now I am thinking ... Shakira hips, Tequila butt, and Shania face... with a sexy voice like my favorite lead singer .. local band ..Cara ~ inner frequency ~ Ok but a guy has to set the bar somewhere Live the life that you love, and love the life that you live
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7/29/2009 9:25 pm |
Munchie.. darlin I am one of those who doesn't reply to my blog comments anymore K, I was being rude, and I will seek to rectify it.lol. I just assumed people made their comments and moved never coming back to check to see what I have written back... You have mention Mark Morford to me before, though I don't feel intelligent enough to read his writing for the papers He is sure pretty though..lol Sensy between the stars, beyond the planet mars, there Sens will be
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7/30/2009 12:53 am |
you give me too much credit B.. hehehe yep I was tickled pink but now I am thinking ... Shakira hips, Tequila butt, and Shania face... with a sexy voice like my favorite lead singer .. local band ..Cara ~ inner frequency ~ Ok but a guy has to set the bar somewhere And I almost forgot--thanks so much for the invite, Steve. Deeply honored brave nut here. I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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7/30/2009 12:55 am |
Munchie.. darlin I am one of those who doesn't reply to my blog comments anymore K, I was being rude, and I will seek to rectify it.lol. I just assumed people made their comments and moved never coming back to check to see what I have written back... You have mention Mark Morford to me before, though I don't feel intelligent enough to read his writing for the papers He is sure pretty though..lol Sensy And you know what? We find what YOU have to say of sufficient value that we are moved enough to comment, so there!  I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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7/30/2009 3:57 am |
Oh Golly he is cute..But not only that, but by reading your post a man of decency,respect and truly caring for those who takes the time to write to him...I like that in some one..It shows that they care.. I also liked your statements before the last in your post..I soo agree!! Thanks for sharing,I will look him up on FB..   It is the truth in man that sets him free..
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7/30/2009 6:14 am |
Dubdubdubdubdubdubdubdubdub-skippityskip-dubdubdubdubdubdubdubdubdub. That skippity skip there was my heart doing a flip seeing this photo of Mark Morford clad in nothing but yoga shorts and doing a Bakasana pose that he just posted on his profile. I don't really dig tatts and nipple rings--I prefer men who are neat and pretty unadorned body wise, but in his case, his mind had me hooked long before I ever saw photos of him shirtless. And lord, those eyes! Does suspension "body modification" utilize cling wrap? I date rare birds..lol He does have beautiful eyes, but, I prefer green myself. If I ever decide to try it again.. I hope they don't use Cling Wrap! - that would sux! Did you know Roy Orbison was a BIG fan of cling wrap? Don't ask! I'm not locked in here with you, you're locked in here with me! Typos are human - perfection isn't
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7/30/2009 9:53 am |
Aha, the composite perfect woman for you. Heehee. In my case Mark Morford pretty much hits all the spots, but hey, I wouldn't exchange hubby even for him. And I almost forgot--thanks so much for the invite, Steve. Deeply honored brave nut here.  I remember the TV commercial some years back for almond-joy candy bars that went ~ sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't ~ and i am still waiting for the don't part to kick in hehehe Ahh yes the ongoing quest for the perfect woman .. LOL well I am sure glad that I can dream Maybe I should go back to looking for the "fountain of youth" or the "holy grail" Live the life that you love, and love the life that you live
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7/30/2009 9:56 am |
WHO  A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
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7/30/2009 2:42 pm |
nice picture
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7/30/2009 6:44 pm |
Oh Golly he is cute..But not only that, but by reading your post a man of decency,respect and truly caring for those who takes the time to write to him...I like that in some one..It shows that they care.. I also liked your statements before the last in your post..I soo agree!! Thanks for sharing,I will look him up on FB.. And so nice. And so smart. And so... I better stop. I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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7/30/2009 6:46 pm |
.. it's all about the mind, baby, it's the ultimate playground. I have to confess, I really don't have a exact type. I've always leaned towards intelligence, someone who's not afraid to take a risk, yet, knows what he wants. I like men who can challenge me. I date rare birds..lol He does have beautiful eyes, but, I prefer green myself. If I ever decide to try it again.. I hope they don't use Cling Wrap! - that would sux! Did you know Roy Orbison was a BIG fan of cling wrap? Don't ask! Same here, I like a man who can challenge me, but in a positive way. Not one of those who play head games just to manipulate people, and from what I see of online romances, plenty of those around of both genders. I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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7/30/2009 6:47 pm |
Nahhh the honor is all mine I remember the TV commercial some years back for almond-joy candy bars that went ~ sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't ~ and i am still waiting for the don't part to kick in hehehe Ahh yes the ongoing quest for the perfect woman .. LOL well I am sure glad that I can dream Maybe I should go back to looking for the "fountain of youth" or the "holy grail" Hm. Naaaaaaaaah. I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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7/30/2009 6:49 pm |
WHO I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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7/30/2009 6:51 pm |
nice picture I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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7/30/2009 8:58 pm |
 I got nuffin...he is a cutie patootie Michelle 
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7/31/2009 12:13 am |
I got nuffin...he is a cutie patootie I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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7/31/2009 6:24 am |
Oh heck, you KNOW I'll ask. Roy Orbison?? Really??? Wonder how he used it?? Same here, I like a man who can challenge me, but in a positive way. Not one of those who play head games just to manipulate people, and from what I see of online romances, plenty of those around of both genders.  Been there, got the Tee - shirt. Now, is there any wonder why, I'm 89 years old without a face photo? I've work hard to achieve, a certain level in my life, sharing that would be great, sharing it with a Smuck, no thanks. I like my life Drama Free. Have a great weekend I'm not locked in here with you, you're locked in here with me! Typos are human - perfection isn't
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7/31/2009 11:47 am |
One more time you put yourself down and I am so gonna spank you with a spatula. You ARE more than intelligent enough--I've seen how quick you can be on the chats, don't forget! And you know what? We find what YOU have to say of sufficient value that we are moved enough to comment, so there! ok, I have flat boobs *bends over* between the stars, beyond the planet mars, there Sens will be
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8/1/2009 12:30 am |
Sigh, he is so cute. And so nice. And so smart. And so... I better stop. hey, I havent visited my fb account for quite sometime now. I should be putting there on fb: " sherry is a fan of Ana."  
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8/1/2009 2:19 am |
he is BLUE just the way i like those eyes... hey what FB.... sounds like police ... after reading the whole thingy... yippeee..... you are a fangirl!! you go girl we been there New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and New York Ros & Jimy
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8/1/2009 3:54 am |
ooooo... a spatula... ok, I have flat boobs *bends over* *gets spatula ready* I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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8/1/2009 3:55 am |
So damn cute he is indeed. hey, I havent visited my fb account for quite sometime now. I should be putting there on fb: " sherry is a fan of Ana."  Hope your schedule gets better--Farah and I miss you lots na! I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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8/1/2009 3:56 am |
he is BLUE just the way i like those eyes... hey what FB.... sounds like police ... after reading the whole thingy... yippeee..... you are a fangirl!! you go girl Have a great weekend! Hugs! I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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8/1/2009 3:59 am |
Let's get real, by now, you KNOW how he used it!!.. thanks to Google. Been there, got the Tee - shirt. Now, is there any wonder why, I'm 89 years old without a face photo? I've work hard to achieve, a certain level in my life, sharing that would be great, sharing it with a Smuck, no thanks. I like my life Drama Free. Have a great weekend And Drama Free is the way to go, girlfriend! You have a great weekend too. I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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8/1/2009 4:10 am |
*hands you popcorn while we do synchronized drooling*
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8/1/2009 9:10 am |
Count me in! *kilig* I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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8/2/2009 4:52 am |
Sigh, he is so cute. And so nice. And so smart. And so... I better stop. But he is truly a cutey and smart..His he G It is the truth in man that sets him free..
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8/2/2009 6:53 am |
hahaha I think you better do stop or else the words may run off with you.. But he is truly a cutey and smart..His he G (Ran out of words) I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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8/3/2009 2:24 pm |
First I am back from Brest, will tll later. Second good to know you are a fan of a good looking man, who also happens to write last but not least.......good to read you
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8/3/2009 6:46 pm |
First I am back from Brest, will tll later. Second good to know you are a fan of a good looking man, who also happens to write last but not least.......good to read you (And aren't good-looking writers just scrumptious?) I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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9/22/2009 3:06 pm |
Hey welcome to the fangirl club! we are a misunderstood bunch! Now, I'm not a fangirl of your man there, although, he's very good looking... but I know a thing or two about fangirling. *whispers* ever hear of that dude who plays Edward in that little Twilight movie? Sigh. Peace.Love.Renegades.**N*M*N**CaptainPrincess
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9/30/2009 3:06 am |
Hey welcome to the fangirl club! we are a misunderstood bunch! Now, I'm not a fangirl of your man there, although, he's very good looking... but I know a thing or two about fangirling. *whispers* ever hear of that dude who plays Edward in that little Twilight movie? Sigh. I've heard of him. If I was half my age I'd probably be jellowrestling with you for him, too. And I found you on FB!!! Be prepared to be challenged in--well, what game do you play? I just do fuddy duddy Scrabble. You have got to check out piccies of my boys. I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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10/5/2009 12:14 pm |
I agree with your assessment of this man so far. He is lovely!So I will be trying to fond you both on Facebook. So Approve Gyny Reynolds when I find you!
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10/21/2009 2:27 am |
I agree with your assessment of this man so far. He is lovely!So I will be trying to fond you both on Facebook. So Approve Gyny Reynolds when I find you! I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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11/21/2009 12:54 am |
Anaaaaaaaa where are you  oh,just missed reading you here   hope all's well
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11/23/2009 3:52 am |
Anaaaaaaaa where are you oh,just missed reading you here hope all's well All's well indeed. Musta na? I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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11/23/2009 5:53 am |
been away too long i'm well,thanks for asking dropping off some advance YULETIDE greetings!!!!!!!!!!  be safe always
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