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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Friends Without Faces


We sit and we type, and we stare at our screens,
We all have to wonder, what this possibly means.

With our mouse we roam, through the rooms in a maze,
Looking for something or someone, as we sit in a daze.

We chat with each other, we type all our woes,
Small groups we do form, and together we go.

We wait for somebody, to type out our name,
We want recognition, as a face we can't see.

We give kisses and hugs, and sometimes flirt,
At times we chat deeply, and reveal why we hurt.

We do form friendships - but - why we don't know,
But some of these friendships, will flourish and grow.

Why is it on screen, we can be so bold,
Telling our secrets, that have never been told.

Why is it we share, the thoughts in our mind,
With those we can't see, as though we were blind.

The answer is simple, it is as clear as a bell,
We all have our problems, and need someone to tell.

We can't tell "real" people, but tell someone we must,
So we turn to the computer, and to those we can trust.

Even though it is crazy, the truth still remains,
They are Friends Without Faces, with odd little names.

Grateful we are, that we have these friends,
for the days and nights have no end.

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102 comments:

Zona said...

Good Morning Everyone!

MEK in AZ said...

SECOND!!!!

MEK in AZ said...

Happy WEdnesday!!!

Good Morning!!

ZOna - congrats on FIRST!!!

Okay - AZ has been heard from!!

WAKE UP EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!

I hope everyone has an excellent day!!!
:-)

ibebold said...

I was reading area 51 and missed being 1st...
congrats Zona on first...
Hey MEK....
off to read the blog!!!!

MEK in AZ said...

can't resist!!!

FORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Goldie - DUCK!!!! Seriously, Have a great time - can't wait to hear all about it..

MEK in AZ said...

Oh man, IBB took FORE from me!!!


Good Morning.. IBB..........

ibebold said...

sorry MEK... I thought I was 3rd... would never take FORE from you!!!!!!!

and what was all this hitting of my sis yesterday....

MEK in AZ said...

cpgem - great blog!! Love ya..
:-)

okay - I need to go get ready for a LONG day!!!

be back MUCH later......

Zona said...

CPGEM: I have met the kindest and most caring people through this blog. Those that I've met in person or over the phone have all been wonderful. It's true I'm a little bolder here, sometimes surprising myself...but I think that's because I feel safe. You don't have to see someone's face to get a sense of who they are...you only have to take the time to feel what they write. The essence of everyone is there...in their words.

MEK in AZ said...

LOL - that was 10!!!

MEK in AZ said...

Zona - :-)

Lynn D said...

Morning Glories!

Wohoo Zona got first!!!! Hey what are you doing up? LOL

MEK second and she is up!

Hi IBB! I missed you!

Carol that was a little gem you wrote today! I will comment in a bit. I am on the run to take Mr. Lynn D to his ride share.

Goldie if you check in have a great time on your trip!

BBL

ibebold said...

Greta blog CPGEM...
How true.... I have told things on here i have said no-where else....
you ALL are very comforting...

Hope everyone has a great day....
my back is killing me this morning AGAIN...
had lots planned to do today... we will see if I get any of it done...

ibebold said...

I don't know who Greta blog is...
but this is a GREAT blog...

I wish words would come to me like that!!!

Morning LynnD....

Zona said...

Great blog CPGEM!

MEK: Good Morning...and the AZ contingent checks in while it's still cool outside!! Ok..so the temp is 80...whattya gonna do??!! ;)

HI IBB!! Great to see you this morning!

TINA: WAKE UP!!!!! ;)

VIG: It's October!! Woo-Hoo!

TINKA: Thinking about you...sending big {{HUGS}} your way!

JODI: Wanna take a stroll downtown with me?? ;)

Zona said...

LYNND: I'm up cuz I haven't gone to sleep yet...but I'll remedy that soon! :)

IBB: Hope your back feels better..try to take it easy.

GOLDIE: Turnin' on the light for you. Be careful and have fun!! :)

MEK in AZ said...

waving howdy to Lynn D....

MEK in AZ said...

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MEK in AZ said...

TWENTY

MEK in AZ said...

marching for Tinka!!!

sending you big HUGS!!!!

Zona - yes, it is still "cool", it's going to be another hot one!!

IBB - love ya!!!

okay - now I really DO need to get going...

night.owls.sb said...

Zona!!!!!!
Congrats on First!

Happy Blue, with smiles

night.owls.sb said...

Good Morning:
Zona
Mek
Ibb
LynnD

I did not write the poem in todays blog, I found it on the internet while surfing, however I did tweak it a bit :O)

I think its terrific, it says it all, so I had to share...

:O)

night.owls.sb said...

Everyone, have a good day!

I am working alone today, so wish be luck...

Tinka:
Many yellow happy smiles are being sent to you this morning, come out a bit, as we miss ya!

Bon:
Thinking of ya

Shirley, Shirley, Shirley, Shirley... :O)

night.owls.sb said...

Bye!!!

Lynn D said...

Carol so glad you shared with us!

It is so true the friends without faces. I have shared with all of you about many things that have passed fleetingly through my head or have been nagging at me and I just had to vent.

It really is a comfort and strangely a miracle this thing called the internet. We can feel so isolated and yet this amazing thing brings people together and is in many ways a leap of faith when we decide to respond and participate in the discussions!

So that said thank you oh great internet for the amazing wonderful faceless friends I have met!

whabbear said...

Carol, that poem was fantastic... right on the money!

Good morning Zona, MEK, IBB, and Lynn D!

Thanks so much for all the owls who sent along a "best wishes" for the wedding (Sandie... thanks!), which, Judy, is this coming Saturday.

Huz kept a (very) short leash on me when it came to permission to invite bloggers, so just one is coming... Seaside Lady!! I'm very excited about that!

Karen, can't wait to hear how your cruise goes with YH!

OK, back to spinning up astronauts on our centrifuge...

TTFN... and Tink, thanks for your gracious reply to my MySpace note... I'll be thinking about both your Mom and Joan today.

goldie said...

Good Morning Hooters!
congrat on 1st Zona- and thanks for that chicken soup recipe- I'm going to try it!

MEK- I am not a duck, I am and owl. Oh wait, you meant duck as in ....lol

I am here until about 2 today. Then leaving work and heading out. Mr. Goldie will have the truck packed when I get there and off we go.

Thanks for wishing me off - we will travel safe and have fun I am sure. With all the phone calls back and forth these last few days I am sure I will have more peace when I actually get there.

I love my owl friends and it is surprising to me in many ways. I never thought you could feel a connection to people you don't physically know. Jodi is really the only one I "know" but I feel really close to many. Of course there is the security of hiding behind the printed word and faceless name (so to speak) that allows us to open up in a way that we may not do face to face.

Have a pleasant day everyone.

Shirley, shirley, shirley ......

Want2- if you are lurking- I will wave when we drive by- remember I will be the blonde with my head out of the sunroof in the green toyota 4-runner!!

goldie said...

Tink- thinking of you today..

Sandie said...

Good morning! Congrats on first, Zona!

Hi MEK, IBB and LynnD!

Carol, I loved the poem--so very true. Thanks again for creating this nest we all call home.

Whabbear, if you could only invite one blog buddy Seasidelady is the perfect one! She's the sweetest, kindest blog buddy in the world!!! Again, best wishes to the handsome grooms and we can't wait to see the pictures.

Tinka, thinking of you today--I know it's a tough one. Can you feel us hugging you?

Sandie said...

Hey Goldie!! Have a wonderful time at the wedding! We want to see those pictures, too!

Tinkatia said...

Good Morning Everyone - I am trying to get to the memorial dinner for my sister who died two years ago today. Thanks for the hugs. Love, Tinka

scirish said...

Good Morning Everyone!

Whabby...Congrats and Happy Wedding!

Tink...Hugs to you.

Goldie...Have a wonderful time and please take pictures of the pole dancing.

Carol...Great poem!

scirish said...

I'd like to ask for prayers for my Father. He has been in the hospital in Va for 2 weeks now. He apparently had a stroke and is having confusion problems. The Drs don't know if it is permanent or not. He is anxious to get home, but the Drs don't feel that he is ready, which scares the crap out of me.

Caryn said...

Shoot! Forgot the Shoo Fly Pie recipe. I thought about it while I was getting ready for work and was going to bring it in with me this morning and well...just plain forgot! Tell ya what I'll do -- I'll put it in my MS blog, hopefully tonight.

GM Zona, MEK, IBB, LynnD, Carol, Sandie,

Whabby, SSL was a great choice and I trust there will be TONS of pictures!

Goldie, enjoy your trip!

Tinka, more hugs coming your way today.

Have a wonderful day all!

Ours will be a busy one between work and lunch time errands to drop off my son's cable box (since he lives in TX now) and picking up my wedding band and engagement ring left at the jeweler's the other day for maintenance and appraisal...my fingers feel nekkid!

Tomorrow brings a lunch time snorkel class and afternoon meeting with the tree guy who will get rid of the branches that are touching my neighbor's house. The neighbor, understandably, is a bit "touchy" about the situation.

Friday, a card-making class with my BFF's ... yaaaaayyyyy!

PS...my WW weigh-in showed another 2lb loss and YH lost 2.4 pounds! That's 7,000 more calories I can consume on the cruise without having to buy new clothes, LOL!

Dianne/Denver said...

Good Morning...early for me, I know. GOLDIE; I just wanted to do a quick fly-by to let you know that I hope you have a wonderful time at your son's wedding. I think the pole dancing will be a great effect for the mom to do to loosen up the party!! Can't wait to see those pictures. Will you be wearing your "wedding tassels"?

TINK; You're still being sent tons of hugs and good thoughts today and every day.

SHIRLEY: I miss your comments so much and I can't tell you the last time I had one of your gingerbread pancakes...isn't it the season now? Hope you are finding some light and will be back when you feel okay. Sending hugs to you.

OK..I will be back later. My two granddaughters and daughter and I are going up in the mountains to Georgetown for a train ride and lunch for a late birthday celebration for the 8 year old. We are a little late with my pneumonia and Tammy's scare this summer and it will be the next girls birthday next week...so have to get on the move!

BTW, loved all the recipes yesterday.

Hugs to you all...

goldie said...

scirish- sending good wishes for your dad!

goldie said...

thought I'd get a head start on my pole dancing pic's!

Caryn said...

Scirish, sending prayers for your dad and the rest of your family. This must be tough on everyone. (((HUGS)))

Bebbilane said...

Zona: Congrats on first!

Outatune: Way to go on the Weight Loss!! Jeez..a cruise, how fun!! I am jealous!!

Shirley: if you are out there, please myspace me or leave a message on here. I am worried.

Tink: I hope you are doing okay too.

Hello to everyone who has stopped in today and to those who will be coming after me.

Have a terrific day everyone.

Bebbilane said...

Oh and Whabby, I hope your wedding is spectacular and just want you want. Congratulations and blessings to you and your hubby. :)

Sandie said...

Scirish, sending prayers to your Dad.

Goldie, I think you're going to be a big hit at the wedding!

Sandie said...

Hey Bebbi!

DreamaTexas said...

Good morning!
This is breast cancer awareness month. Statistics are that 1 out of 8 women will get breast cancer even if it doesn't run in your family. With early detection the survival rate is 80%. I have 2 Aunts who have survived breast cancer however on Mother's Day my friend Terry's Mom lost her battle with breast cancer. With that in mind if you are due for a mamogram then make an appointment today.
xoxo

DreamaTexas said...

Wabbear
Best wishes for your wedding and have a wonderful honeymoon! :)

whabbear said...

Thanks, Bebbi!

Goldie: Looking forward to sharing wedding experiences next week!

Dianne: Now there's a vivid image! Goldie, pole dancing, with tassels, at her son's wedding!

IBB: Glad to see you're not into hoarding those "Fores"!

Zona: I second your comments! Gotta love the nesters!

Jodi said...

TINKA - Huge ((((HUGS)))) from WESconsin for you today. Joan and your Mom are closer than you know...can you feel the love?

CAROL - Great blog!! I feel so blessed to have found such a great group of people. I wouldn't have shared such a personal blog with everyone if I didn't trust you. I felt that if you really wanted to know me, then I had to share about my brother and my family!!

GOLDIE - Isn't it great that I didn't turn out to be that serial killer?!!? lol!! Once again, enjoy the wedding....squeeze the grandkids for me, and we expect a power point presentation next week!!! :D

ZONA - Thanks for the chicken soup recipe!!! Can't wait to try it. :D I'll go for that stroll, but are you ready?!!?

WHABBY - Best wishes on your wedding on Saturday. Can't wait to see the pics. :D

Jodi said...

SCIRISH - Sending healing thoughts and prayers for your Dad.

Jodi said...

DIANNE - Have a fun "girls afternoon"!!!

Jodi said...

50!!!

sacBarb said...

Happy Wednesday Owls.

Carol, That is a perfect poem for the nesters. Perhaps it is easier to disclose information to anonymous people because we feel it is unlikely that we will meet them and bring them into our world of 'real' friends, which means that they won't reveal our secrets. However, I still feel that those that I have been lucky enough to meet will still keep any confidence I may have imparted.

Carol, You are such a warm and caring person and you created this safe environment for all of us to come to every day. We all know you truly care and the words you write are not just empty sentiments. Thanks you so much for all your efforts.

sacBarb said...
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scirish said...

Whabby...Happy NASA 50th birthday to you!

sacBarb said...

Zona, Congrats on #1. Thanks for posting the chicken soup recipe. I hardly cook, but in the winter I will cook stew and soup, so I can't wait to try it.

MEK, #2 today and I'm glad you don't have to duck.

IBB, Good to see you back. You were missed.

LynnD, Love your new 'little' sign.

Bear, Yay that SSL is going to represent the bloggers at your wedding. The rest of us will be there in spirit, although I think Dianne is planning on crashing. :) Happiness to you and Huz.

Goldie, Safe travels and have fun pole dancing. I hope the red tassels are fancy enough for wedding fare.

Tinka, (((HUGS))) to you.

Scirish, I will keep you Father and family in my prayers. It is so hard to watch our parents health decline as they age.

Outatuune, put up pics of the cards on MS.

Dianne, Have fun in the mountains with the 'girls.'

Bebbi, Congrats on keeping up the walking.

Jodi, 50, woo hoo!

Sandie, Hi

Waving a wing at all the Owls who land later. Have a great day everyone.

goldie said...

Whabby- Goldie pole dancing with tassels may just send poor son over the edge. He still hasn't recovered from the Whore Box dancing and that was 6 years ago!!

Bye everyone- I am taking off now. I'll be checking in when I have down time in the hotel room. Although there is something about hotel rooms that Mr. Goldie seems to like ;) --- so don't know how much 'down' time I will have! tmi??? lol


Be good to each and take care.

Mary/MI said...

Happy October/Wednesday everyone. I am making another quick fly-by. I can't believe how busy I have been, even at home. Yesterday after I wrote my post I did all my housework,ironed, and prepared 4 pr of new slacks to hem up today . The price us shorties have to pay! By the time I made homemade pizza I was pooped and just zoned out on tv!

Zona, I have been looking for a good chicken soup recipe, thanks!

Outatune, Have a great trip! My cruise is this coming April.Anyone wanting to go at the same time let me know and I will give you the info.
Goldie, Son's wedding, how wonderful! Have a blast lady, don't get "pole burns" lol!

Scirish~Your Dad has been added to my prayer list.

Shirley~ You have been on my list too. Hope you are alright.

I'm off to town. Later ...

OOPS! Forgot to send good wishes
to Whabbear and Huz!! I wish I was there doing your music!

Mary/MI said...

JustLynn, I'm going to town to pick up the ingredients missing for your tuna recipe. It sounded sooo good!

Mary/MI said...

Hey, did I scare everybody away? I have been to the store,bank,VFW, and visited with a friend, and nobody has posted. I took a shower this morning ,lol!
I'll check in later....

Anonymous said...

Happy October, Owls!

I have been away from the nest for about a week, as life got a bit crazy. I slipped back in late last night, but just thought I would say hello again! And hope everyone is happy and healthy!

Carol...love the poem. Great choice and wonderful words for this amazing place! I am always aware of how important this blog and my blog friends are to me but I know it even more when I am not here. I wonder what everyone is doing, how they all are and what is happening on the blog. And even though I am an irregular (TMI????) blogger, I come here when I can and I love how at home I feel when I am here surrounded by my amazing Owl friends!!!!!

Tink...hope you are okay! Thinking about you and sending tons of love and good thoughts on this sad day!

hartldo said...

I've had such a busy day and I'm just now getting to pop in here for a bit. Just want to say how GREAT this blog was Carol! Such a wonderful poem. I loved it!!!!
Love to all of you too!

Bebbilane said...

Hi Sandie and thanks Sacbarb!

I hope everyone had a great Wednesday. Mine was a little stressful but I managed to get past it.

Ghosthunters is on so gotta run!

BBL

MEK in AZ said...

happy wednesday eve!!!

had a long day - but got GREAT news - so i think I will go do a backflip!!!! YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!! I am exhausted - Mr. MEK is asking me what's for dinner - and I said - i don't know and I'm NOT cooking!!
:-)

waving howdy to everyone today!!!

MEK in AZ said...

cpgem - as Zona expressed - i have been fortunate enough to meet MANY blog buddies in person - (some several times!!!).... and I encourage anyone who has the chance to meet to GO FOR IT!!

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ahhhhh....

cause TunaHo didn't need another one~

Jodi said...

TURTLE - lol @ TUNAHO!!!

I've said it before, but it bears repeating.....the minute I win that damn Powerball jackpot, I am soooooo doing the blog buddy tour!!! I'll just charter a plane and start touring. :D

Just got back from Wallyworld, and saw the best t-shirt.

"Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes"!!!! Luv'd it!!!

I hope everyone has a great night!! I see the dishes still aren't done, and they aren't washing themselves.

MEK in AZ said...

Turtle, congrats on 69 - it's good to see you..

Jodi - your dishes are done, and our dinner isn't getting fixed!!
LOL

MEK in AZ said...

it's 90 degrees right now - it's almost 6:30pm....... I am SO ready for some COLD weather!!

Jodi said...

MEK - I'm snuggling in my chenille sweater right now. The predicted low tonight is 40 degrees!!! Neener, neener, neener!!! :P

Dishes are done. Now I can get back to reading Lamb. I just started it today and it is freakin' awesome!!!

Good night HO's!!! That's right it's Powerball night.....I hope I get lucky!! A girl can dream ;)

Jodi said...

75!!!

MEK in AZ said...

Jodi - rub it in!!! I miss wearing flannel pj's.... I miss wearing sweatpants and a soft hoody sweatshirt with the pouch for your hands in the front!!! and SOCKS!!!

Nothing much on tv tonight - seems like everything is on Tues and Thursday nights!!!

Guess "America's Got Talent" is looking pretty good!!!

Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

Just peaking in to wish Whabbear and Huz all the best this weekend.

Carol I liked the poem.

Thank you all for your comments here and on myspace.

ibebold said...

Hey...
MEK now would be the time to visit a sister.... it is as Jodi said... supposed to get down to 40 here tonight...and the leaves will changing soon... it seems to get later each year... but as soon as they start I will be out taking pictures... the wedding i am doing in 2 weeks is outside... hope the colors are good for that..

waving a wing at everyone...

Tinka...{{{HUGS}}}}}

Goldie ..have a blast...and what greater pleasure do parents get than embarassing their kids!!!! Go for the pole dance!!!

now that I see a bunch of owls posting that they have been part time owls also.. I feel as bad... cause life just kinda happens...
glad this a warm and comfortable place whether i come here daily or not...
I thank you all for that...

And Carol... thanks .....always!!!!!!!

ibebold said...

Hey Shirley.....
How are you...???????????

East Bay J said...

Hiiii everyone,

Checking in after a very long, busy day.

Loved the poem, it is so fitting! It's been really wonderful getting to meet blog buddies in person!

Whab I will be thinking of you and huz on Saturday! Wishing you a long happy life, and much happiness together!

How nice that SSL will represent us! You made a good choice! I can't wait to see pics.

Where will you go on a honeymoon?

Big hug to everyone who needs one :)

Mary/MI said...

IBB, I have been out of the nest a lot lately too.We all have issues to deal with. Don't feel bad. I am glad that we can come and go and are still welcomed when we come back. Sometimes they even miss us lol!!

MEK~I am having "MEK" withdrawls! I wish I could fly down and get some of that wonderful hot weather you are having. I had to hunt for my woolie jammies today!

Shirley~ Good to hear from you. Thanks for checking in. I am having "Shirley menue" withdrawls lol!

Hi Jodi~~~~

East Bay J said...

Mary it's still hot here too, 90s until today. They say we may get rain on Friday!!!

Kinda hard to believe...

iteach said...

I'm so exhausted!

I went to the beauty school to finally get my hair colored. Can't see any gray and my hair doesn't resemble any type of fruit, so I'm happy with it.

Bummed that the Cubbies lost.

However, very happy to have you all for friends!!

Thanks Carol for a great blog.

Mary/MI said...

iteach, you are brave to go to a beauty school for hair color! Glad you were happy with your doo! My niece Raquel is attending beauty school. She loves it.

Hi Eastbay! Send some warm air our way! I am NOT ready for the cold weather! Our leaves haven't even turned color yet! B-R-R-R

East Bay J said...

Mary, tell Raquel HI from me and Poe!

Right now, he's whistling really pretty, and then farting in between tunes, funny boy.

Mary/MI said...

EB, I sure will say hi to her for you. She really had a great time hanging in & around your pool.

Bebbilane said...

Morning all,

Shirley, thanks for checking in. :)

Mary/MI said...

Hi Bebbi!
I'm heading to bed. I will be putting on my woolie jammies! z-z-z-z

Mary/MI said...

oh, I see Jennifer Love Hewitt will be on Craig Furgison tonight.

sacBarb said...

Good night Mary. Sweet dreams.

MEK, I'm glad the light at the end of the tunnel isn't an oncoming train.

EBJ, 90 here too and expecting rain on Friday.

Good night to all who are going to bed.

Zona, are you up????

MEK in AZ said...

SacBarb - I was beginning to think it WAS a train!! LOL...

jodi - it's still 78 degrees here and 11pm....

mary - :-)

Watched "America's Got Talent" - I won't spoil it - but LOVE the outcome!!!

waving GOOD NITE to everyone..

I'm praying that I sleep in tomorrow - SO, there will be NO first for me!!! Thank goodness!!!

i hope everyone has an excellent Thursday!!!
:-)

MEK in AZ said...

we could march to 100 for Tinka..

MEK in AZ said...

but it is So far away!!

MEK in AZ said...

anyone still out there??!!

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Okay - Happy dance all alone!!!

Good night!!!!

Just_Lin said...

Zona Congrats on #1! I had to go to Area 51 to check that chicken soup recipe. I copied it down and will be trying it out for sure. It sounds delicious. I might add a few noodles to it. :)

Carol I love that poem and it is so true! I've really enjoyed the comaradarie I've found here. Thank you again for making this place. xoxo

Shirley I'm glad to see you popped in today.

Mary Did you make the tuna casserole?

Jodi said...

Good morning!! I don't have to work til 5am today, so got the luxury of sleeping til damn near 4am!!! lol!!

MEK - When I go back to count cash today I will be having that donut for YOU!!!

Leaving an early morning snack.....freshly brewed coffee, chocolate milk, Diet Pepsi, Mt. Dew, Diet Dew......and huge boxes of Glazer Donuts!!! ENJOY and have a great Thursday. :D