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Welcome to my place in cyberspace. I created this blog as a forum for those near and far. I apologize for its impersonal nature, but in this quintessential, modern-day world rife with ironic technology, this forum seems to be a viable, (though hardly ideal), alternative for some form of communication when time factors conflict. As you kick back here, I hope you enjoy your visit; but keep in mind that no progression in technology can ever replace my yearnings for a more personal exhange. In the meantime, let's toast to you and your family's health, hope, and happiness. Thanks for letting me share with you.

Mar

Mar
Those red-headed Lucille Ball days!

Monday, November 12, 2007

Facades








Facades
C. Marla S. Laurin, November 12, 2007

Facades are pretty
Strong not wilting
Below its surface
We're too busy
Shoving and stuffing
Feelings resulting
From stressors
You rise
To the occasion
Tearing you asunder
Because you’re busy
Toiling the thunder
From a web
You spun a facade
To cover ways
Others would find
Revolting
Or just unappealing
Albeit revealing
The part-time disguise
Wears thin
The protection
From those who exploit
Every imperfection
Flaws can be pretty
Strong while wilting
Away the mask
Covering
The Beautiful mess
Inside our minds
That are strong
Not wilting
Ever foreboding
---Facades Written by Marla S. Laurin, November 12, 2007
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Me & D all dolled up! ;-)

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Mom & Dad L.

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Glenn

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Cutie-Pies!

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Bro, Adam and Sis-in-Law, Tammy

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Marvelous Michelle ;-)
So special, bright and beautiful!!!

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The Paragon of Precocity

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Caring and devoted family friend

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