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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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I could have sworn that I posted this and the next one, but I couldn't find either of them in Archives in a Search. VAST TARPAULIN 16 June 2008 There is much or nothing to consider for whether the verdict is fact or fiction why the sanguine underworld can we not celebrate Thanksgiving with Pollyanna? - Owl |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
glad you did post this one...and, btw, I have invited Pollyanna to every Thanksgiving I can remember...she's a far better guest than Sad Sack  |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Goodbye Hayley Mills and Mary Pickford today lives in the deep stuff that makes fools out of the wise. Nice touch...I enjoyed! Eric |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
If I knew Pollyanna, i would understand the poem...I am confused here Owl, could you help me ? yann |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well, m'dear, I have ofttimes been called a Pollyanna who wears rose-coloured glasses!  You're always welcome to celebrate Thanksgiving with me! lol Don't ya love it when you uncover a poetic gem like this?   Linda |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo OwlSA, I always liked Pollyanna. With her great disposition, she was always a good fence for stolen goods. Love Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (01-03-2009 08:22 PM).] |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
What this is about is whether a TV movie is fact or fiction, why can’t it be without violence and negativity? I know about the basic structure of drama, etc, but life doesn’t have to be violent, melodramatic and sad, so why should TV movies? If the happy doesn’t seem real, then call it fantasy. If it does, then call it realism. The vast tarpaulin refers to the TV screen, a screen in a movie-house, and the sky of the world. And of course, "why the sanguine underworld" is an attempt at a humorous version of "why the bloody hell". Thanks Steaven. Although I was only using Thanksgiving and Pollyanna as symbols, I enjoyed your humour! Smiles. Thanks, Eric. I enjoyed your comment, but my belief is that they make wise people out of fools! Yann, thanks for reading and thanks even more for asking. Pollyanna was a movie (and a book), the main character being played by Hayley Mills. Pollyanna had an optimistic sunshine view of everything that happened in the world and saw only good in people, and many people see her view as being saccharine sweet and overdone and unrealistic. I, however, love her viewpoint, being the eternal optimist. However, I have yet to learn how to see only good in people. I certainly try, but often don't get it right, but I keep trying. However, I am certainly of the viewpoint that there is good in the worst of us and bad in the best of us. I think the trick is to concentrate on the best in all of us. Thank you Linda for calling this a poetic gem. Don't forget to set an extra place next Thanksgiving, because I will be there! However, as we don't celebrate Thanksgiving (except in churches) in South Africa, be sure to let me know of the date. I have never flown to the USA, and I may need to rest my wings for a while on any little islands I find along the way, so please let me know in good time as I think I may need to start flying about a week before, to be there in time! Smiles. Thanks Bobby for your response. I must admit that your first sentence surprised me, but the second one reassured me that it was Bobby who was replying! Smiles. - Owl [This message has been edited by OwlSA (01-04-2009 05:27 AM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, but of course I will let you know! Unfortunately, you may have to fly a little bit further than you may have thought. I live north of the U.S.A. Get those wings of yours primed and ready for that looooong flight! lol  Linda |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Thank you Owl for the complete and interesting comment, it helped a lot and explain some philosophy of yours...Quite interesting yann |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Yeah, I know what you mean Diana. You just misunderstood my answer but then that's not unusual as we're not talking face to face or on the phone etc. However, going along with what you're explaining here I always agreed with Heneley's lyrics to 'Dirty Laundry' Way too much gets sensationalized.....INCLUDING the economic crises we're going through right now. I make my living off the evening news Just give me something-something I can use People love it when you lose, They love dirty laundry Well, I coulda been an actor, but I wound up here I just have to look good, I dont have to be clear Come and whisper in my ear Give us dirty laundry Kick em when theyre up Kick em when theyre down Kick em when theyre up Kick em when theyre down Kick em when theyre up Kick em when theyre down Kick em when theyre up Kick em all around We got the bubble-headed-bleach-blonde who Comes on at five She can tell you bout the plane crash with a gleam In her eye Its interesting when people die- Give us dirty laundry Can we film the operation? Is the head dead yet? You know, the boys in the newsroom got a Running bet Get the widow on the set! We need dirty laundry You dont really need to find out whats going on You dont really want to know just how far its gone Just leave well enough alone Eat your dirty laundry Kick em when theyre up Kick em when theyre down Kick em when theyre up Kick em when theyre down Kick em when theyre up Kick em when theyre down Kick em when theyre stiff Kick em all around Dirty little secrets Dirty little lies We got our dirty little fingers in everybodys pie We love to cut you down to size We love dirty laundry We can do the innuendo We can dance and sing When its said and done we havent told you a thing We all know that crap is king Give us dirty laundry! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, Linda, of course! I forgot that you live in Canada and not the USA. I think I will need to wear an owl-jersey (with wing-holes) to cope with the cold, too! But I am game for that! Hope I won't be game for any Canadian eagles, though! Looking forward to it! I have started on 100 extra flaps of my wings a day and will increase the number daily! Thanks for explaining what you meant originally. I thought it didn't sound like you, so I read it twice, and still got it wrong! I, too, agree with the words in Heneley's lyrics in "Dirty Laundry". I have never heard of him, nor of the song, so I am glad you posted them here. Thanks. - Owl It was a pleasure, Yann. I am glad you find this part of my philosophy interesting. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Oh sorry he's Don Henley a member of the musical group the Eagles. Take Care Eric |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks for the info, Eric. I hope those eagles aren't owl-eating eagles! - Owl |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
- Owl, I liked this when I read it and liked it more with your explanation. Thank you for sharing and elaborating. Alison |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Alison. I am glad you enjoyed it. Owl |
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