Paul's Corner

It would appear that the computer and blogging site knew not what to say either and decided to just shut down this post.

So, I deleted the post and then reposted the post and now every thing seems to be working - oh, well except me that is.

Hopefully we are back on.

Paul, dear, it's no broken record to those that love you and your family.

Fortunes in life wax and wane, believe me, and you have met and overcome challenges like this before.

You will prevail again with the determination and courage that is so YOU! Can you feel the vibes of love and support from everyone?

Shalom and love,

Gran Mil

Paul,
I know what to say. That's a damn good poem. It shows a lot of soul.

And here's another thing: don't forget that your friends support you and respect you.

Everything happens in it's own good time, so it seems to me.
Some things just take longer than others.
Other things just never seem to arrive, especially when we are waiting for them.

Maybe one lifetime just isn't enough for all of those things to happen. It's a really good thing that we can just keep practising.

Sometimes the hard part is recognising the things that we have, and allowing ourselves to truly belong to them.

Excuse my rambling, but I've just had two beers.
(Not Merc's Own, unfortunately).
I've had a lond hard day and I reckon I've earnt it, so what the hell.
Maybe I'll think of something worthwhile! LOL

One last thing: it's good to dream, isn't it?

Cheers.

Thanks for getting us back on, Paul.

I know this probably sounds sappy, but life's a journey, not a destination. And as Peter has said, "it's a really good thing that we can keep practising".

So keep on practising and just watch where the road is taking you. There's always something better just around the corner...

Be well.

Comments were closed on your old post, so I'll post it here. Why don't you go to America? I know you've gone there for short periods, but why don't you stay there for the long haul? I really think this is keeping you from breaking through. I know that you want to raise your girls in Australia, but you could find safe neighborhoods in America. In your part time, you could work as a dance consultant with dance companies or work as a choreographer for music videos or work as a dance coach specializing in your field of dance. You could also work as a consultant for musicals or stage productions. You should open a dance school.

To be in the middle is to inhabit the present moment. All any of us can do is try to embrace that with hope and courage, trusting that we are where we are supposed to be.

Paul, I hope the way ahead clears for you really soon.

Mary

I agree with Millie, the fortunes do wax and wane in life yet overcoming these challenges is what makes success so sweet in the end.

Alright success, stop waiting and start knocking!!!

What keeps me going right now? The emotional support of friends. I was in a bit of a downspell last night worrying about the blank pages of my future, and I called my good friend Monica who I went to massage school with. She and I are waiting to recieve our licenses in the mail which could take about 30 more days AH! She's working a desk job that she got from the temp agency for the meantime and I'm playing housewife at home. We're both miserable right now we had worked so hard toward a goal that the state of florida makes us wait at least 2 1/2 months to get our license in the end. So we tried to give eachother emotional support. We talked about our dreams, where we would like to work, the busy season that is comming around the corner, and of course silly gossip that makes us forget our reality for a little while.

I try to do as many positive and rewarding things no matter how small when I'm going through a rough time. I try to be good to myself and stay connected in my community. When I try to tackle things that I have more control over (for example getting a project done or helping my neighbor's grandson with his homework) I feel better. I feel I've contributed something, I had a purpose. Also writing helps me cope with all that I'm going through. Working on my film enables me to get my mind off of things. I think Tim may have a point. With your creativity and life experience and connections you could write a screen play for an independant film. That's up to you. You have to do what inpires you and makes sense for your life in the end.

I still think the cookbook would be great publicity! Alright, enough of my 2 cents.

Hang in there!

All my best to everyone!

Glad I can finally post. Just wanted to say we are here for you. (hugs)

Jill

Hi all--sorry about the site glitch. I thought it was down, but it turns out I was accidentally blocked! All fixed. It was part of the host's efforts to kill spam, which are much appreciated.

Paul: here's some concrete hope--Mercs Own. I'm working my butt off on the website, and I hope this business becomes the thing that smooths the ups and downs!

Hi Paul,

I agree with Millie too. So very wise she is!!

Hey, it's "summer" season there, right? The air is clean and warm, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, you and your family are healthy, have a roof over your heads and food in you tummies.

Do you surf? I hear it is good for the soul. Oh, I almost forgot, Merry Christmas!!!!!-- a few days early.

God is sooo good!! He loves you, we love you!

Margie

Hi, all!

Glad this is back up and running!
That is a beautiful poem, Paul, and you captured those feelings perfectly. I know I can relate.

Watched Through My Eyes, (THANK YOU, BRAIN and EVELYN!)and thought it was wonderfully done.
You were so good,there,Paul, and your character being so torn over going public. I wonder if he and his wife ever wish they'd just come forward earlier. Anyway, great job.

There were also some stunning visual scenes, as well, many of Ayers Rock, and that long bridge in the sunset. Make great wallpaper on the pc here, might have to go on a a hunt,lol.

hugs and smiles,
deltalady aka Sally

Paul,

I think we all relate to your thoughts,

the discompletions of journeys began,
Who hasn't started something only to not be able to complete it, and then those we would like to start but are squashed before we ever have the opportunity to see them a reality, or close to a reality. Sometimes they always stay bottled up forever, destined to always be a dream and not a reality.
Thinking "this is never going to happen, no matter how much I want it to, it' just not going to happen"

I have to believe the reason the dream is not fullfilled is that it simply is not the right time. I really don't believe in coinsodences. I believe in fate. If it was meant to happen , than it will. If it was meant to happen then the right opportunities would have happened and the right doors would have opened up.

Sometines we try so damn hard, and still nothing happens. I have to believe it is because it's best that it doesn't at this time in our lives.

Have you ever wanted something so badly, and you never got it, then later in life you got it and thought, "good thing this didn't happen back then, after all, it wouldn't have been as good, or as right or cherished as it now"?

I have to beieve that is what it is all about.
It helps ME anyway, to think that.

You have so many wonderful things just around the corner... I know it. You will always keep your head above water. I know this to be true and fact. You have to strong of a fight in you.

It's the passion you show us every day. That's what keeps you going and able to keep moving and keep putting food on the table. Feed your spirit
as it feeds you. And it feeds us, too. But then there are days our spirits feeds you, on days you can't do it alone. That's what were here for.

chin up mate!

Love to all

Kelly

P.S. In case anyone wondered, no change in Clay's shoulder other than it is worse. I do not anticipate baseball this year. I am not tore up about it either, I think I am being tested by all these injuries and I need to stop putting so much of my life into weather Clay plays sports or not. He is poetry in motion, damn it he is, but thats not what it's all about. I think I am finally realizing this. I will not stake my happiness on weather or not he plays sports.

Um, hello? Hello? Is this thing on???

BIG Hugs to everyone! I feel like I've been on a different planet for the last several months. Nothing major, just Life. But last night, when I pulled into the driveway and noticed the Red Light Girls are back in business, well, I just realized how much I missed everyone and had to pop in and see what's doin'.

Paul, my sweet--BUMMER on the back/leg fiasco. Yipes. I've got not one bloomin' herbal holistic hocusy-pocusy remedy for ya just "That blows, man!"

Kelly, I LOVE your "Feed the Spirit" comment. I want that as a bumper-sticker. And poor Clay. Nobody can take care of him like his mum, though.

Allright, just a short and sweet from me. (PETER! TWO beers? Phew...don't drink and strive, my friend...it gets messy. ;-)

Kisskiss! Promise not to be so long next time.

**poof!**
Dhiana of the End-of-the-Year Craze

Back again.
From the ads during TME, I see you're getting "Lost" in 2005 in Oz. I highly recommend it! We in USA are anxiously awaiting its return in a couple weeks. It is interesting and unpredictable. The show we're all talking about the next day.
Desperate Housewives is pretty good,too, more a soap with a surprise here and there.
smiles,
Sally

hey all

I just signed up for GamezNflix online, it's like Netflix. they had a few of Pauls movies. They have Sydney, Imax. I rented it, It is the same price as netflix and you can get video games also. Nice mix for us and the kids. I will cancell the netflix before the next billing. I have not been able to find Sydney anywere around so I am looking forward to watching it.

Sally

I got the film yesterday, we took our dvd recorder back so I cant use that( not working right). I am trying to figure out how to copy it to a folder and then burn a copy that will play, so I can send one on to you and others. you didn't need to send $$ I will be sending that back to you, I have the Through My Eyes I got from My secret santa Brian, (love you Brian!) I will make copies of that and the full versions of Dancing with the stars that are better than the copy I did and sent to you before.

Paul, enjoyed the film, The Finder. So far I have also aquired Kick, Back of Beyond,Dark Planet, Exit to Eden, SB of coarse, 2 different versions,The first 9 1/2 weeks, Joseph, Cosi. Thats it so far. I am working on the others. Little by little.

Back of Beyond through me for a loop at the end. My daughter figured it out but I had no clue! I won't spoil it for the others and say any more.

Well off to bed, back to work tommorrow. it was nice while it lasted. I only had to go into work one time while on vacation.

Love to all

Kelly Merry Christmas to everyone!!!
Happy holidays !! Happy Hanikah (I know i killed that spelling,most likely sorry

Remember all, each new day is a gift! May you and yours enjoy and happy holiday season and a joyous and healthy new year. And here's praying there'll be a bit more peace in the world in 2005 than there has been in 2004. Love to all...
Vicki

Thinking of everyone in the Corner tonight. I hope you are all feeling good and are with people you love and care about.

Paul, special thoughts to you. I am continuing to hope for good things for you.

Love to all,
Mary