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Hay-Ku of the Day (Prior to Thought)
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Dec 07, 2009 11:35PM EST | comments: 3 You Are Present and Aware before the next thought Comes into Being. You Are Present and Aware prior to any thought About Being That. [Rich Note: (Photo Caption) Zen Garden 40 (2002); You were Present . . . more 
December Give Away
by Dianna Doles-Petry
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Random Thoughts on… [for 12/7/2009]
by Rob Slaven
Dec 07, 2009 9:35PM EST | rating: 10 | comments: 6 … Gather For the past several years I’ve hung my virtual hat on Blogger and Facebook and have come to notice that while there’s a lot of inane chatter, there’s very little . . . more 
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun ~ A Movie Review of ‘Whip It’
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Dec 07, 2009 8:07PM EST | rating: 10 | comments: 11 ‘ Whip It ’ has been getting publicity for being the first film directed by Drew Barrymore (who has a supporting part) a film actress who has been performing before she was out of diapers. . . . more Who Are The WE Member Editors?
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Robert B.,
Dec 5, 2009, 1:26PM EST
Press release on my recent book: "Miracles from God" WWW.publishedauthors.net/rbblackmer This is a true story and this book will be going to Hollywood within the next 30 days.
For Immediate Release Contact: Shawn Street – Public Relations www.publishamerica.com PublishAmerica Presents Miracles from God by Robert B. Blackmer Frederick, MD October 20, 2009 -- PublishAmerica is proud to present Miracles from God by Robert B. Blackmer from Smyrna, Tennessee. This is the heart-warming story of Barbara and the miracles God provided for her. Her hopes, dreams, and ambitions came true as she set little goals to maintain her purpose in life from God. The spirit of God was within her. It is a story of love, warmth, determination, persistence, and courage. The doctors called her their miracle patient. In families where love abounds, in the minds and hearts of health care professionals, and in situations where family members are ill, this book will be a welcomed source of guidance and inspiration. Robert B. Blackmer is retired military, a corporate executive, a business owner, a public speaker and author of four books. He has appeared on radio and TV. He is a former member of the National Speakers Association, International Speakers Association and the Tennessee Speakers Association. Now a member of Gather Writing Essential PublishAmerica is the home of 40,000 talented authors. PublishAmerica is a traditional publishing company whose primary goal is to encourage and promote the works of new, previously undiscovered writers. Like more mainstream publishers, PublishAmerica pays its authors advances and royalties, makes its books available in both the United States and Europe through all bookstores, and never charges any fees for its services. PublishAmerica offers a distinctly personal, supportive alternative to vanity presses and less accessible publishers.
Elaine B.,
Nov 5, 2009, 7:03PM EST
I will miss Rob. I enjoyed his posts, he was very humorous. 
Korak 257,
Nov 2, 2009, 2:12PM EST
marilyn...I sent all parts 1 2 3 here but do not see them...? They shoot parakeets don't they ? Did you enjoy that short story? 
Marilyn is looking for whatever there is. N.,
Nov 3, 2009, 12:56PM EST
Hi, I never got them on here. I read them on your page, all three parts and other than some editing, which it looked like you already have someone doing? - I liked them.
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