Editorial Note:
I first posted this blog on March 8, 2003, but for some reason which escapes me now, I don't think I ever made it public. I think it's a bit of a hoot, so I'm offering it now.
Shelley
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WELL.....THAT'S A GOOD ONE!

When you open on this SMILEY FACE PAGE , the first example is a smiley who's on a fence, then jumping down, and when he turns around to climb back up---he has a crack in his butt!!!---which is actually the back of his face??? Boy, is that Freudian, or what?

I guess you could call him a *REAL* "Buttface"!!!

LMAO....BIG TIME! (Speaking of butts)

Which reminds me of a cute riddle:

Q. Why does the *crack* in our butt go up-and-down (from top-to-bottom), instead of going from side-to-side?

(Note: For the answer, which is a physical one, you have to run your finger horizontally---like a mustache---up & down over your lips while humming, which makes a "blub-a-lub-a-lub" sound.)

A. So that when we're going down the slide at the park, our butts won't go "~~~~~~~" (blub-a-lub-a-lub)!

(Isn't that a riot? Haven't told it in a long time, and it's really outrageously funny when you do it in person---especially in a group---replacing this written description with an actual demo!)

~finis~


Link:
"Useless Graphics.Com"

Dear Xanga Friends
& Subscribers:

This message is especially for those of you who care to be reading it.

I so very much miss not being here, and I don't like that I haven't blogged on a regular basis. I also miss not reading anyone else's posts (with the exception of the Xanga team and it's four members --- collectively & individually --- to keep abreast of any Xanga changes or problems).

My mental, emotional, and physical disabilities, which have prevented my gainful employment for eleven and one-half years now (many of you are aware of this, from previous blogs), are getting in my way once again. The pattern of malfunction which develops in me, when I try to participate in most areas of my life, has now made it's premiere debut here at Xanga. DRAT!

It's called overwhelm. First, I get intensely involved in an activity of importance or interest to me, and then wind up creating [what is for me] a behemoth sized list of "things" which "MUST BE" taken care of. (Of course, the "must be" part is completely self-inflicted, but that is definitely a segment of the problem!)

So here I am, Lucy ..... tryin' to `splain what is basically not `splainable. I thank all of you who have subscribed to me, and have read me when I've been able to publish. I feel totally sheepish and guilty for not keeping abreast of what you folks are posting. (Guilty and sheepish to myself as well as to you, because I am depriving myself of the enjoyment I get when I DO avail myself of your thoughts and creativity.)

I can't predict when this "lockdown" of a slump will end. I am taking the time to write this blog, but it is causing me great anxiety, and I hate that part of it. I always like to experience joy and fulfillment when I write. (Sigh.....)

If only I could do like some of you, and write in the format called "stream of consciousness"; however, my perfectionistic tendencies (which are also one of the major causes of my difficulties), have me "chained" to producing "special" creations, which are as non-error-filled, as possible. Hence the act of blogging (like many another beloved pursuit) becomes excessively time consuming and ..... there's that 13-letter word again! .....OVERWHELMING!!!

Maybe after this I will try the "stream of consciousness" writing --- as a soul-growth exercise --- but I won't hold my breath, while waiting for it to materialize. At this point (as has been my past M.O.), it's only an idea, one which has been rumbling around inside me; yet as of this moment, has not escaped the solitary confinement of my brain!

[A humorous aside which I heard years ago, and adopted: "I should not be alone in my own head ..... `cuz it's a dangerous neighborhood!"]

Time will tell about all of this.

Another factor causing my absence, is that there are some important personal business issues going on in my life right now, which also have me overwhelmed and tied up in knots. Until they are history, I am not truly "free to play" here at Xanga. (Another sigh.....)

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There are so many folks I want to give specific mention to, and [maybe by the next decade?!?] I will do so, but at this point I must reserve acknowledgement to only two of you.

#1
Always a thanks to Belindaann38 for her kindness and loyalty. A few days ago, I saw your comment in my chatterbox, Sweetie, and I left a reply there for you too!

#2
Gratitude to cedartree, who stumbled on my site, left eprops and a very kind and lovely comment, and also subscribed to my blog. Your out-of-the-blue visit inspired me to write this piece, and although there are many folks preceding you (for months now!) who deserve individual mention and/or investigation of their blog, I couldn't pass up this chance to honor you.

Thanks again Dear, for the kindly words in your comment; and when I finally return more fully to Xanga, and am playing catch-up with all my extraordinarily belated "Honorable Mentions" -- as well as the subsequent update of the "Sites I Read" -- I will visit your Blog. I'll comment there too, and probably subscribe.
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I find that I enjoy about 99.9% of all the folks who seem to enjoy me also, and I have ultimately subscribed to all but a few of the ones I've read so far.

In closing, I hope I have the forgiveness and patience of the many Xanga friends I've not yet visited!


My heart and love to you all,
Shell