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My sister & I had intense verbal confrontings, long past due.

She threw crockery.

It scared me because she's never done that before.

I saw her frantic hurting, the projecting of her own fears and judgment upon
mother and me.

She left mom's house for a while,
riled and storm whipped.

We talked on the phone after she returned home.

Sister & I both cried/apologized.

We siblings wrangled to a loving, forgiving, understanding embrace.

Just imagine how happy our Mom feels about this.

I can't think of a better gift, for all involved.

wwtsd

the flu

fie

High5!

lostgirl

Nothing

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We're about to go through the crucible, but we'll come out the other side.
We always arise from our own ashes. Everything returns later in its changed form. - Children of Dune

Strange Famous

hmm

a scarf
lots of wine (through work from suppliers, I shared some out and kept 4 bottles for myself)
a box of lucky charms (real)
a subscription to Fortean Times (was really touched)
A handwritten copy of a book of family recipes that had been collected over the years (again, was really touched)
A letter opener which is basically a 9 inch dagger!
A cool alarm clock
A desk calendar of chess problems
A wall calendar of UK pop band "The Saturdays"
A book I didnt know was out, but really want to read (about Jack the Ripper... and it was kind of the thought that meant a lot, cos I have about 6o JTR books, and the person checked them all to get one I didnt have...)
some chocolate
a DVD (District 9)
A 4 pack of beer (from my boss)
A Viking themed huge poster for beer (which is really great)
A cheap coffee maker for work (which is ideal. I'd hate an expensive one, but a cheap white plastic one fits in perfectly with my plastic tulips I have on my desk)

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A pretty good haul all in all!

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"Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate,
for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing
hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain
without being uncovered."

The Gospel of Thomas

blahblah454

Everything I wanted!

A nice jumbo garlic press, a nice salad spinner, nice salad bowl and salad tongs. And a salad recipe book. Yup, eating healthy again here I come!!

CinnamonGirl

A pair of Converse All-Stars...a pair of Wellies...Majesty 2... a router...lots of B&N gift cards... and ZombieSquirrel got me an AWESOME pair of earrings. Claddagh design, and the hearts are amethysts. Way cool.

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"...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world."


"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

ObieX

32GB IPod Touch and a shitload of cash $$$$$$$$$$$. Everything i asked for.

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We Must Dissent.

m0rpheus

My GF got me a PS3 (apparently all my subtle hints of "if we're going to get a blu-ray player, why not get one that plays games too" worked )

Also got
- A gift card for a local bookstore
- a few DVDs
- cash towards getting a new TV
- a gift card for a game for said PS3

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"it never got weird enough for me." - Hunter S. Thompson

Iliftrocks

Four wheel covers for my car, Just for Men Beard stuff, a gift cert to Cracker Barrel for food, and lots of bills for everyone else's presents...

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bill hicks - "I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out."

MNClickChick

Poetry, written especially for me. Perfect.