Hi Mimi...I didn't realize you didn't have albums...so you really are begining?? Just a few questions first... Do you have a digital camera? How did you load this profile picture onto your computer (before you posted it on your profile)...did someone send it to you via -e.mail? I'll come back to that one when I know more....uhmmmm, in the meantime I can tell you a fun way to get quick pics of anything else under the sun! you'll love this...(I think) go to ART.com where there are thousands of pictures...when you find one you love...RIGHT CLICK it with your mouse...then click SAVE PICTURE AS... then I usually save it to...MY DOCUMENTS. Then when you go to your profile to change your personal picture..it will say LOAD PICTURES...and when you click that...you should be able to locate MY DOCUMENTS again...(hopefully!) you may have to look a little....once you find it...double click it and then load it. Hope this wasn't toooooooo complicated!!! learning computer is like learning another language! ~sincerely April...p.s. It helps to select pictures that have large features...as you can see they get tiny on the profile. :)
said quirkyartist
Mimi..just thought you could use a little help...from one of the profile quick change artists! lol! It works best with horizontal photos...and it helps to take a pretty good close up...as it shrinks like mad once posted. Or sometimes you can crop a pic you really like... to appear more close up. well..thats all I have..it ain't much! hope it helped! ~April
said quirkyartist
Yes...Mimi plot looks Good will check it..he is my Favourite...Man on Fire...that Final shot..went through Me..Too...its all Temporary and we cling on...but Director Hit the Spot.You sound in good vibes....but you always Do...and Basketball is going well here and You made Finals easy.....in Conference..My Man is keepin eye on things..its easy at 6 ft 8'"................F ire Full Throttle...My Best
said Leonslens
Thge Original..Fugitive was thee Best with David...although Harrison is good..he hasnt that Vulnerable look..completely..Also Lady of the Lake is Different and innovative for47...as its all Done in first person and all you see is the hands...later version is excellent and Philip Marlowe is Mitchum...or vice versa..you pick Mimi.Its freezin cold gale outside with passing Showers..makin for a mean Night...Fire Blazin and Winter is here as far as I am...Concerned....Was Week-end Up to Satisfactory standard....I bet it was Ok....am off to Bed or to be exact....vicinity of the Glowin Logs.....Ciao Mimi
said Leonslens
Mimi, I have very much enjoyed our discussions, but as I said earlier, I can't seem to avoid stumbling across that director here at Webshots. Part of the problem is that Webshots has turned into a MySpace type of place lately for some people, full of shallow comments and interactions. I find that type of relating boring and a waste of my time. I also noticed that whether you know it or not, you seem to be interacting with a few of his identities here, so I think it's best if you and I no longer communicate. For once in this man's life, he needs to learn that no means NO. He can never interact with me as long as he's married, and that is not negotiable. I wish him well, but he really needs to leave me alone and find someone else. But before we end our communication, I just wanted to say that it's been nice getting to know you. Good-bye and take care, Mimi. I wish you well. ~ Shelley
said verite0330
Hello there and greetings from South Africa. Thanks for the visit, the comments and, most of all, for the invitation. Accepted with pleasure. Come back and visit any time - Dave
said DaveMullany
Mimi...as for Main Subject Basketball...seems last 15 yrs are absorbed by it as both sons thrived on it..now its down to 1....youngest has American friends on line last 7 yrs and Football...they bet on .Basketball is watched always....USA has absorbed us near totally in certain areas.....and its inevitable.WONT BE Dancin but am Singin in the Rain...got new Computer and typin slow....shall return when creative words Return...feelin clumsy.
said Leonslens
As for staying in touch, I really don't know how to do that, unless you happen to be over at Fotki or something, which is more private. We have email accounts and private messages over there. I'm just tired of watching his antics over here at Webshots. He's free to continue to screw up his life, but I don't want to be a part of it anymore. And it seems wherever I go around here, I end up stumbling onto one of his phony identities lying to other innocent people. He doesn't see anything wrong with it, but the whole thing just sickens me, quite frankly. It's like watching someone in a bad marriage hang out at a local bar and drink themselves to death. You feel for them, but you also know that they are the only ones who can help themselves in the end. And they'll never get better until they fix the reason they're drinking in the first place. It's the same with this man. He'll never have love or a real future until he fixes what keeps him from having those things. Meanwhile, he flounders and I just don't want to watch it anymore, that's all.
said verite0330
But this director is not like him. He's simply in a very desperate situation, feeling stuck in a bad marriage with a woman he no longer loves. To get out, he would have to face divorce (not easy for anyone), public opinion over the divorce, and give half of everything he owns to someone he doesn't feel deserves it. But if he doesn't, he'll never have love in his life or a future for himself. I feel for him, I really do, but like I said before, this is something he has to do for himself, and no one else can do it for him. I've made it very clear I will not be friends with him as long as he's married, so the ball is in his court. If he really loves me as he claims, then he'll do what's right in order to have me. If not, then it's his loss, not mine.
said verite0330
Sorry you had to go through such an awful experience with your kids' dad. I used to know an attorney who was like that. He stalked and harassed several women, including me, by phone over the years. This was decades ago, however. He was extremely wealthy, so he would pay other people to call women from pay phones so that they could never trace the calls and catch him through phone traps with the police. He was so insecure about his masculinity and power, that the only way he could feel a sense of power and control in the world was to victimize innocent women. If he could scare them or aggravate them, then he got a sense of power. But if they didn't allow him to affect them, he was left feeling powerless. Very similar to internet trolls in that respect. Definitely an addictive personality in more ways than one, with no sense of self-control whatsoever. The only way he could feel in control was to take someone else's power. But since his sense of power did not come from within, he constantly had to get his "fix" every now and then and feed off of women's power. Once I got a handle on what was really happening, that experience strengthened me tremendously. I was never scared of him at all, because I knew he was a mental/emotional rapist, not a physical abuser, so the only way he could get his "fix" was to abuse women mentally and emotionally. I figured if he ever wanted to hurt me physically, I take more of a risk every time I get in my car and drive on the freeway, so I just didn't allow myself to play into that type of victim-thinking. As a result, he really didn't get anywhere with me, much to his dismay. ;-)
said verite0330
Hi Mimi. I don't know where you got the idea that this man is someone to fear. He wants to marry me, not scare or terrorize me. I realize he's desperate ... at first he tried to fit me into his life without getting a divorce (he doesn't want to give his wife half of all his money), but I refused because I'm marriage material and nothing less; ever since, he has tried to hang on to me and my life, basically trying to "possess" me until he divorces his wife. He wants to stay in contact with me to make sure I haven't met or married anyone else. That way, as soon as he divorces his wife, he will know I'm available. That's HIS thinking, anyway. Because like I said earlier, I made it extremely clear that we can NEVER be friends as long as he is married. But he feels that as long as he's connected to me and sharing with me as friends (at least, until I catch on and cut off all contact), he can deal with how awful his marriage is. He's probably one of the most famous people in the world, so he's used to getting what he wants and he's not used to having people refuse him -- not until he met me, anyway. Millions of people visit Webshots every day, so Webshots is probably the worst situation for this type of thing, because he can create multiple accounts and pretend to be other people -- male and female -- just as he has at various discussion forums over the years, and he has lots of actor friends who can help him. I've caught him at his game many times, and I've never once been wrong about one of his online identities. He loves to role-play and he feels he's entitled to do whatever he wants, so he sees nothing wrong with it, even though it's pure deception and a violation of others' rights and feelings. His wife is a nutty control-freak, and someone he hasn't loved for a very long time, so I can certainly empathize with his feelings of being stuck in a dead marriage, but he's going to have to make some tough decisions and get out of that mess if he ever wants to have a life and future ... and no one can do that for him.
said verite0330
Hi Mimi. As I mentioned before, you really won't be able to form any conclusions about the books until you've read The Morning Star Trilogy, and even then, it will only be your own unique interpretation as to the meaning of the books' ending. But I love that about the books. I agree it's interesting to learn others' views. I do plan to begin reading Outlander soon, but as I mentioned earlier, I rented several movies first. I got behind on my movie-watching and needed to catch up, as there were several new films I had not yet seen. Btw, I won't be online much anymore, as that director I mentioned before is here at Webshots using several accounts incognito (that's why I mentioned him in the first place), and I don't feel comfortable allowing him anywhere near my life again. I made it extremely clear to him that we can NEVER be friends as long as he's married, so he has no business continuing to try to be friends with me. It's not my fault he's in a dead marriage with a woman he can't stand, and it's not my job to rescue him from that marriage. No amount of money or public approval could convince me to throw my life and future away as he has done by choosing to remain in such an awful marriage. He and his wife can have each other, for all I care. I just wish he'd leave me out of it. Believe it or not, this guy has been pursuing me since October of 2003! And I've been saying no to him the entire time, yet he continually refuses to respect my rights and forces himself into my life against my will, removing my right to say no and removing my right to set healthy boundaries in my life. *sigh* I'm so tired of his disrespect for me and my feelings. :-( Take care, Mimi, and I hope you enjoy your book! ~ Shelley
said verite0330
Hi Mimi. I think you may need to wait until you've read The Morning Star Trilogy before you can really form any type of conclusion as to what those books mean. The second trilogy leaves the reader with more questions than answers, but personally, I liked that about the books. I did think it explained things better, but in a way that might be different for each person. I've since read a couple of interviews with the author, Nick Bantock, as well as Yeats' "The Second Coming," which the books are supposedly based on. Fascinating symbolisms and metaphors. Bantock's intention was to leave it up to the reader to form their own conclusions as to what the books and the ending mean. So it can mean a lot of different things to different people. I think you will find it fascinating, though, and really look forward to hearing your thoughts about it once you read the second trilogy. Oh, I can definitely relate to your comments about being too busy to read these days. I'm the same way. In fact, I think THAT is the reason why I take so long to read books, not what I previously suggested. I had forgotten that the main reason it takes me so long to read books is because I just don't have the time, and as a result, I find myself having to re-read certain sections all over again because I've put the book down for a while and forgotten what I read. Very frustrating! I plan to start reading Outlander soon, but thought I would catch up on a few movies first, so I rented about five movies yesterday to watch over the next five days. Should be good. I tend to devour movies. lol It sounds like your son would be much happier in Florida. He should follow his instincts on that, as I'm sure it's his future calling to him. And, hey, Florida's a great place for you to visit too! I'm excited about my screenplay ideas. One is a dramatic thriller and the other is a romantic comedy. What type of screenplays has your son written? ~ Shelley
said verite0330
That was a very nice Mother's Day gift from your son. I agree that one can write anywhere, but I also wonder if maybe in terms of breaking into the business (connections and networking), L.A. might be better. Once he has those connections, maybe then he can live anywhere he wants. Although, when it comes to that sort of thing, I'm a firm believer in the law of attraction ... that if you believe your screenplay will be made, you will find the right connections in the right time ... so maybe it really doesn't matter. I'm in the process of creating a couple of screenplays myself, but I'm no where near as far along as your son. Mine are merely in the idea stage at this point. But I do know that they are meant to be made into movies one day, so when the time is right, I'll bump into the right people in order for that to happen. Meanwhile, I am enjoying the process. :-) ~ Shelley
said verite0330
Hi Mimi..My Music has evolved with my Sons...they have opened new portals and its great...hate to be stuck in Nostalgia forever like most Baby Boomers here...But each to own Taste....Take Care... Leon
said Leonslens
Hi Mimi. Sounds as though we're in agreement on a lot of these things. I think the fear stems from a lack of trust in the ultimate power ... our true essence, everything it's connected to, and the creative power involved. You shouldn't have any problem finding Mindwalk at any video store, but it's only available in VHS, as it has not yet been made into a DVD. Enjoy the article! I can't believe you haven't even ordered The Morning Star Trilogy yet. My friend at that discussion forum received hers today, so I'm anxious to see what she thinks of it. Lots to discuss with this second trilogy! ~ Shelley
said verite0330
No, I have never been to the Getty, but I almost went there when I visited some friends back in '87 and '88. I'm sure I would have loved it. Those fires were really bad ... made me glad to be in northern California. Glad your son was safe, although I hope he stays in the area so you can continue to visit. What part of Florida is he interested in moving back to? One of my sisters lives in Florida and she loves it. I like both places, but I'm especially partial to California, of course. :-)
said verite0330
Does art imitate life? I believe art IS life and life IS art! I read an interview recently where an actor said that in his family acting was thought of as a "journeyman's trade." I couldn't believe that. It was obvious to me that he had been influenced by his wife's family ... a bunch of stuffy scholarly types who had their heads stuck up their behinds ... because nothing could be further from the truth. In my mind, there's no higher aspiration than that of an artist. An artist is the bridge between the physical and the non-physical realms, much like shamans and healers, but in a different way. When he met his wife, the first thing her family did was put down Hollywood, television, and movies ... everything that formed his self-esteem and his identity at the time. Sad that he and his own profession had been put down like that by his wife's family, especially when those people didn't have a clue in the first place. That had to have been hard on him, I'm sure. So many people misunderstand acting -- and artists in general -- just as they misunderstand psychic gifts. But in a lot of ways, it's no different than how medical science continues to misunderstand the connection between the physical and non-physical, I suppose.
said verite0330
From your descriptions of your past, it sounds as though you have always been quite psychically gifted. I am too. It is sad how so many people misunderstand these things. You're right ... in the old days, they'd think you were crazy ... and even these days, they'd want to medicate your experiences. Just look at how common bipolar is these days and how little about it is understood by medical science. It's no surprise they don't understand psychic gifts either. Medical science is so behind the times, and I think it will remain that way until they are willing to acknowledge that there are two halves to the same whole -- the physical AND the non-physical. But as long as they continue to only focus on and deal with the physical, they will remain in the dark as to what is really going on, and people will continue to be misunderstood and misdiagnosed. One of the reasons I love the Griffin & Sabine trilogies so much is because these books address these very issues.
said verite0330
I received The Morning Star Trilogy on Friday and read all three books that night. I don't know why some reviewers felt it wasn't as good or that it was about a different couple, etc. It's a continuation of the Griffin & Sabine story and it even contains their correspondence ... only instead of with each other, they are now corresponding with these characters (the doctor Sabine contacted, Matthew, and his girlfriend, Isabella). It is absolutely fascinating, and I can't wait to discuss it with you when you read it!! Although, once you read it, believe me, we will have plenty to talk about!! This second trilogy brings up so many areas to discuss. Some reviewers didn't like this couple, Matthew and Isabella, as much as Griffin and Sabine, but I actually liked them even more. I especially related to Isabella and her experiences with men in her past, and I fell in love with how Matthew admired and respected her for her independence and strength and yet still wanted to protect her and provide for her financially. You just don't find men like that anymore! Can't wait until you get these books so we can discuss them!!
said verite0330
Good morning, Mimi! I hope you had a nice weekend and a wonderful Mother's Day. The link to "The Holographic Universe" is listed at the bottom of one of my recent comments, so you can read the article there. It's really fascinating. It reminded me of the movie "Mindwalk." Have you ever seen that movie? It's a film for passionate thinkers and it stars Liv Ullman, Sam Waterston, and John Heard. An excellent film. Here is an excerpt from one person's review of the film: " In a recent experiment, physicist Alain Aspect discovered that subatomic particles can remain in communication with each other regardless of the distance between them, violating Einstein's theory that no communication can travel faster than the speed of light. Some scientists believe that these particles remain in contact because their separateness is an illusion and that all matter is infinitely connected at a deeper level of reality. This organic approach to Systems Theory and the interconnectedness of all living things is the subject of the film Mindwalk by Bernt Capra. Based on the book The Turning Point by Fritjof Capra (The Tao of Physics), the film is a 90-minute conversation between a scientist, a politician, and a poet, each having taken a step back from their profession to ponder the direction of their life." And here's a link to the film: http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0100151/
said verite0330
Mimi...whats your thoughts on Everlast..lyrics "White Trash Beautifull"..its not light listenin but many songs are.....worth their Message...my Tastes are Diverse as my Background.....got external influences everywhere............... ...Ry Cooder ..Bourgeois Blues..just wonderin..thats all...Dance till stars flicker ...into Luce della Mattina...Take Care..Leo
said Leonslens
Hi Mimi. Sorry, but those links for the Ludlum excerpts got messed up because they include the first word of the next sentence with the link. Webshots has a habit of doing that, I'm afraid. But if you simply delete that word, you should be able to access the link just fine. Hope you have a great day! ~ Shelley :-)
said verite0330
The first Robert Ludlum novel I read was The Bourne Identity. It was excellent! The Matarese Circle and The Matarese Countdown are also excellent. Interestingly enough, in an introduction to The Matarese Circle, Ludlum writes that he based the conspiracy on rumors about the Trilateral Commission. But as I mentioned before, The Prometheus Deception is strikingly similar to the events of recent years. Just so you can get an idea of his writing style, here is an excerpt from the opening to The Prometheus Deception: http://www.holtzbrinckpublishers.com/stmartins/Book/BookDisplayExerpt.asp?BookKey=1751120 And here is an excerpt from the opening to another good book, The Sigma Protocol: http://www.holtzbrinckpublishers.com/stmartins/Book/BookDisplayExerpt.asp?BookKey=1751331 His books will keep you on the edge of your seat!
said verite0330
The Da Vinci Code movie was fantastic, IMO!! I absolutely loved it. It seemed to me that the only people who had problems with it were those who had problems with the controversy itself, i.e. those who couldn't seem to separate fact from fiction very well. I also thought the movie got a bad rap at Cannes when it first came out, and I do think it was a political move against the film and nothing more. Controversy was certainly expected ... but not like that. Although, that's just my opinion, for what it's worth. The movie was beautifully made ... the acting, directing, cinematography, etc. were all wonderful. Some people had a problem with the movie not being a true representation of the book, but that's usually true with all movies that are made from books. I enjoyed the film a lot and loved seeing it without any influence from the book. If you do end up renting the movie, I'd love to know what you think of it. Btw, some people enjoyed Angels & Demons even more. Maybe you should look into that book next, if you haven't already read it. I'm not sure what's happening with the movie version right now, though. Last month Tom Hanks was negotiating salary, I believe, but now both he and Ron Howard seem to have dropped the project, so I don't know what will happen with that movie. Though I'm sure it would have been fantastic.
said verite0330
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