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<rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>cygnoir.net - Latest Comments in gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.disqus.com/</link><description>Fiction, foibles, and fountain pens from a black swan with digital wings. Posts about writing, books, public libraries, community, games, analog delight, and food.</description><atom:link href="https://cygnoir.disqus.com/gravity_and_levity/latest.rss" rel="self"></atom:link><language>en</language><lastBuildDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 06:29:08 -0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-5386851</link><description>&lt;p&gt;That's classic. A while back my mom told me a story about how she's always had big gums and kids in school used to call her "the gummer" and so she was always afraid to smile. :-)&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">John Crenshaw</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 06:29:08 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-201211802</link><description>&lt;p&gt;That's classic. A while back my mom told me a story about how she's always had big gums and kids in school used to call her "the gummer" and so she was always afraid to smile. :-)&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">John Crenshaw</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:29:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-5386856</link><description>&lt;p&gt;very, very interesting stuff.  and deeply familiar.  i have an odd proposition for you ... should you wish to practice teasing and being teased, I volunteer/recommend myself as study-buddy, pupil and tutor all in one ...&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">scarbelly</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:57:53 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-201211809</link><description>&lt;p&gt;very, very interesting stuff.  and deeply familiar.  i have an odd proposition for you ... should you wish to practice teasing and being teased, I volunteer/recommend myself as study-buddy, pupil and tutor all in one ...&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">scarbelly</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:57:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-201211799</link><description>&lt;p&gt;very, very interesting stuff.  and deeply familiar.  i have an odd proposition for you ... should you wish to practice teasing and being teased, I volunteer/recommend myself as study-buddy, pupil and tutor all in one ...&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">scarbelly</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:57:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-5386857</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Friend of the Bootcuts here. I was very touched by what you wrote and empathize completely. Even more so surprised to find something worth reading on the internet (oops, cynicism slipped out)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We often wish to break from our own self-perceived limitations and aspire to be like others. But in turn, we sometimes wish people would reciprocate, understand, and absorb our strengths.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;All we can hope for is friends that know our vulnerabilties, occasionally help us challenge ourselves, help us cry (not "make" us cry) and make us smile.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for the wonderful writing. ...and now back into the ether...&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Allen</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:30:13 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-201211811</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Friend of the Bootcuts here. I was very touched by what you wrote and empathize completely. Even more so surprised to find something worth reading on the internet (oops, cynicism slipped out)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We often wish to break from our own self-perceived limitations and aspire to be like others. But in turn, we sometimes wish people would reciprocate, understand, and absorb our strengths.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;All we can hope for is friends that know our vulnerabilties, occasionally help us challenge ourselves, help us cry (not "make" us cry) and make us smile.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for the wonderful writing. ...and now back into the ether...&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Allen</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2007 14:30:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-5386850</link><description>&lt;p&gt;To be serious myself for a moment, which I try to spend most of of my life not being, I can actually identify with much of your article.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Eyebee</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:01:15 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-201211800</link><description>&lt;p&gt;To be serious myself for a moment, which I try to spend most of of my life not being, I can actually identify with much of your article.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Eyebee</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:01:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-201211793</link><description>&lt;p&gt;To be serious myself for a moment, which I try to spend most of of my life not being, I can actually identify with much of your article.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Eyebee</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:01:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-5386852</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In 4th grade (about 1970) a classmate made a comment about the fullness of my lips that troubled me. I quit smiling in school photos that year as I tried to keep my mouth shut and my lower lip pulled in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Now, of course, people pay good money for fuller lips.)&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">delmer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2007 01:04:15 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-201211804</link><description>&lt;p&gt;In 4th grade (about 1970) a classmate made a comment about the fullness of my lips that troubled me. I quit smiling in school photos that year as I tried to keep my mouth shut and my lower lip pulled in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Now, of course, people pay good money for fuller lips.)&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">delmer</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:04:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-5386853</link><description>&lt;p&gt;How could anyone be negative about your gums when they are just below those awesome, intense, and beautiful eyes.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Davmoo</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:05:49 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-201211806</link><description>&lt;p&gt;How could anyone be negative about your gums when they are just below those awesome, intense, and beautiful eyes.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Davmoo</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:05:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-201211796</link><description>&lt;p&gt;How could anyone be negative about your gums when they are just below those awesome, intense, and beautiful eyes.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Davmoo</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:05:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-5386854</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Amen.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Ryan</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:47:14 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-201211807</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Amen.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Ryan</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:47:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-5386855</link><description>&lt;p&gt;I am deeply, hopelessly in love with your gums. I can see forever in them, and they actively make me want to be a better person. From gums to teeth to lips, when your face breaks open into mirth, glee, or absolute joy, I see all of your levity and all of your seriousness merge into one delightful, perfect feathery paradigm. Your reflection and affirmation here confirm what I've known for years: you're aware, and you're amazing.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Darren</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:25:03 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-201211797</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Amen.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Ryan</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:47:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: gravity and levity</title><link>http://cygnoir.net/2007/08/16/gravity-and-levity/#comment-201211808</link><description>&lt;p&gt;I am deeply, hopelessly in love with your gums. I can see forever in them, and they actively make me want to be a better person. From gums to teeth to lips, when your face breaks open into mirth, glee, or absolute joy, I see all of your levity and all of your seriousness merge into one delightful, perfect feathery paradigm. Your reflection and affirmation here confirm what I've known for years: you're aware, and you're amazing.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Darren</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:25:00 -0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>