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Topic: Want to get to Know You

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Gayatri S.	Want to get to Know You January 31, 2005 4:15 AM Its been quite a while since our Creative Cafe* started* and have grown together so much until now... we have 327 friends in our Cafe and I think thats quite an accomplishment!! My co-hosts and wonderful pals Uno and Ruth have done such a wonderful job and helped maintain this group when I was unable to pay attention due to study pressure and work load....I will always be grateful to you two!! Thanks for being there and for your contribution to this humble group... I remember when I had just started this group I would send out personal invitations to all my friends and also welcome notes to all new joinees...but later due to several reasons that becoem impossible... It always was so much fun to interact with so many creative and like minded individuals from different parts of the earth...and always such a pleasure to make new friends...I just hope that this harmony continues forever in our group ... I would very much like if all our members at Creative Cafe* (Old & New) will introduce themselves in this post...just a few words about themselves and their creative works or ideas* ...it would be such a pleasure to hear from you all!!! *Cheers,* *Gayatri.* [ send green star]
Uno D.	Hi Gayatri! January 31, 2005 8:47 PM You know me! But maybe everyone else doesn't. My creative interests are more visual and tactile ... I like to play with digital photography, draw (though I haven't done that in a while), and work with beads and wire and leather and embroidery ... whatever happens to catch my fancy at the time. I love to read all the lovely prose and poetry that's posted here, but reading is what I'm best at with regards to that. Every once in a while, I see one that inspires a visual. Next? [ send green star]
Asia R.	January 31, 2005 11:14 PM Hey ppl! Well Im Asia, rather an inactive member blushes but with this student life it gets so damn busy...First there are tests, then studies, then tests, then lab practicals, then tests Well i am a laidback person usually, love meeting ppl from all ovr the world, its so much fun sharing two different worlds and marvelling at the similarities. I love everything that a normal teenager does! Music, Computers, Friends! I love writing, adventure sports, and just day dreaming! But im a wierd mentally drunk teenager too... when i was born i was bathed in a tub of alcohol (tht wot my mum told me) and since then i have a probation...no hard liquor My bdays on 14th of June, 17 now and lovin it! Though people believe that I am mentally still 4 years of age...how rude! hehe... Well now i shall go hit my books again!! Keep ure sun shining, Asia. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Derek G.	February 01, 2005 1:31 AM Hello I am Derek, what is there to know! When I was young I was a workaholic, bleeding heart liberal out to change the world. Now with the wisdom of age I am a middle aged kept busy workaholic bleeding heart liberal trying to change the world. Thus is the wisdom of age! I tend to write rhymes as a way to make people think. A shallow man with mirror eyes Turned back on life some despise Look deep, look deep in me Only your reflection can you see If you see moral imperfection It is only your own reflection Said the man with mirror eyes That I have come to despise [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	February 01, 2005 11:01 AM Autumn Bronte here...pretty new to this group but I have been reading the posts for a while. It's always great to connect with artists of all kinds. I live with a disabling illness but on my good days I write, photograph, teach myself how to paint and collage, plus I enjoy making my own jewellery and working with clay. When I was six years old my kindergarten teacher reprimanded me for painting the grass purple. I literally put down the paint brush and stopped painting until I turned 32 and started to try again. I'm a very tender artist, just starting out on this journey. It is a dream of mine to one day combine all my interests. For example, I'm making collage pendants using clay, paint, decorative paper and my photography. Thanks for including me in this wonderful group. I am honoured to be a member. [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Virva N.	Poems in the snow February 08, 2005 9:02 AM Hey to you all! I just joined this group, right after I found out it exists. I guess I'm a bit hippie hearted woman who's always doing "something crazy", as my friends would say... I love to write (novels, poems, manuscripts for theatre and film... you name it, I've tried it) but I also like to do anything creative. When I walk in the city, I might write a spontaneous little poem in the snow, or if there's enough snow, why not a snowman in the middle of the city center... I wish you all a beautiful day! Let us explore the wonders of life with wide open eyes and hearts... * Virva * [ send green star] [ accepted]
Uzoma L.	Ressuerection February 16, 2005 8:26 AM From the archives of a dying year, I return. I am Uzoma Peter Lane, a relatively new member. I am a fan of writing poetry especially sonnets. I am also known to be kind, helpful and eager to please. I am on a quest to make as any friends as possible, and to write the perfect poem. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Sheena S.	Hu'lo February 16, 2005 8:34 AM Hi! I'm Sheena, and though I've been a member of this group for quite a while, I am sorry to say my input is lacking...HUGE. A few things about me: ~I love music ~I love kids ~People are my favorite "thing" to study ~I find inspiration everywhere...you'd be shocked! ~I watch far too much television ~I've enjoyed writing for as long as I've been capable of holding a utensil ~I believe that life is a blessing. ~I'm sorry I've not contributed here...and I'll do my best to correct that mistake! Blessings to all Sheena [ send green star] [ accepted]
Jane C.	Writer... February 16, 2005 3:43 PM I am a writer who is in the Power of the Pen program. I like singing and painting... And I wear glasses. Er...um....that's about it. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Teresa D.	February 16, 2005 3:50 PM Well, I am Tere, I live in Mexico. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Skip S.	I am... February 16, 2005 3:51 PM I'm a dad. I'm a granddad I'm an artist. I'm an activist. I'm a poet. I'm a director. I'm president of the center for peaceful living, inc. I'm tired... LOL [ send green star] [ accepted]
Uno D.	Sweet! February 16, 2005 8:35 PM Nice getting to know all of you. [ send green star]
Michael S.	February 17, 2005 2:10 PM Hello, my name is Michael, I have wonderful hobbies of art, computer graphics, 2D, 3D modeling, video editing, composing music on a yamaha DX 7II synthesizer, writing of thoughts, expressing the emotions within me in many, many ways. thanks [ send green star] [ accepted]
Phyllis C.	ME? February 21, 2005 5:37 PM My name is Phyllis. I am always doing something that involves my hands; painting, writing( 4 myself mostly), I love to work with clay ( sometimes even in my paintings), beading, cross stich (makes a great texture for paint), and 3-D objects with paper. I do a lot with paint (can you tell?). I once covered a sheet of paper, with my pencil, til it was totally gray /black while listening to "Dream Weaver"; I started to erase little figures(pegasus and unicorn) with planets and stars. I find it to be one of my greatest works. My art teacher didn't understand it. Well if it is different from anything you have ever seen or read I will love it. I thrive on uniqueness. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	February 22, 2005 3:05 AM Hello everybody!!! Such a pleasure to hear from you all... do keep posting and hope you have an interesting experience at our Creative Cafe... [ send green star]
anonymous	Mersea here. February 27, 2005 4:59 AM Hi, My name is Mersea and I am an artist. I mainly use prismacolor pencils and some ink, but I am spreading my horizon to learn watercolor. If anyone is interested in seeing my art here is my website: www.aheartofmersea.com. If anyone is interested in buying any cards or prints email me before using Paypal cuz I have to add tax and shipping. [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Elizabeth F.	I'm Elizabeth March 03, 2005 11:58 AM I have just begun to write inspirational poetry and prose in the past few months. Sometimes it seems ok, sometimes not. But that is fine and that is the way it is. I am happy with me and what I do at any given moment. I was born in NZ where I lived my 40 years of childhood. I then lived in Australia for 16 years of my teenager/maturing, and I now live on Isle of Man where I am at last beginning to feel free. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Caitlin B.	Hello! March 04, 2005 4:19 PM My name is Caitlin and I was born and raised in northwestern Michigan. I love writing- especially poetry, although short stories are fun to write too. All of you are talented and I love being here! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Susan H.	March 05, 2005 5:31 AM Hey there, I'm Susan. Life for me is very busy, but I suppose I keep it that way...some would probably say intentionally . Short stories and poetry, esp. poetry, used to come easy for me as a very young woman, at a time I was incredibly sad and lonely. Now without all the pain, the words don't flow out as easily. I'm a designer.....primarily interiors....residential and commercial; For fun, I design upscale pet items, clothing or furniture or something I'd like to have!!! I absolutely love it!!! It's not at all where I was headed, but....well, long story . [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	March 06, 2005 1:31 AM Hey everybody!!! Its so amazing to read about you all!!! WELCOME TO CREATIVE CAFE Love you guyz!!!! [ send green star]
anonymous	Hello to all March 06, 2005 3:04 PM I'm Louise, I don't post here very often but I do read and keep up with what's going on with the group. I think we have a very talented bunch here. Last Mon I started The Artist's Way class and I'm very excited about it. I tried to do the course on my own several years ago and didn't follow through. Now I will have the group support and I can meet more people. I am trying to do as many of the "tasks" in each chapter that I can. I like all sorts of things. I love textiles but haven't done much with them recently. I love beads and have been making jewelry for a few years. Now I want to branch out and sculpt with wire and add beads to that. I also draw with Prismacolors and pen and ink. Now I want to branch out and begin painting with either acrylics or the new water-soluble oils, though they are very expensive. I haven't painted in thirty years so this is somewhat daunting for me. I love to write and read poetry. I love all sorts and like to go to the bookstore to read new authors and get new ideas. One of the great things about Creative Cafe is the wonderful poetry. I'm studying Shamanism and I use that to keep the gates of creativity open and full of visions to paint and write about. I hope all of you are well and that your creative visions are magnificent. Love to all, Louise, [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Josh K.	Thanks for the invite March 07, 2005 6:54 PM Hello everyone, I am new to the group but have been on care2 for a while I am into music, art of all sorts, I love to write songs it's a passion of mine. I look forward to meeting some of you and making new friends. Peace [ send green star] [ accepted]
Dave L.	Thnx for this opportunity... March 07, 2005 7:54 PM in giving this board's members a short intro. Well, am just a 'speck' among the SANDS of C2. I do manage 2 boards but have a hard time catching up with critical postings due to some back2back commitments since early this year. So, for those who happen to follow my site & also was a member here at Creative "Teahouse" ( I luv Tea too ), i do apologize for the infrequent postings of late. This "cafe" was probably the 2nd or 3rd board i have browsed since being active in posting msgs here @c2, coz in my opinion, it has one of the best posting rosters of 'kewl' artists + 3 of the best board moderators... telling the truth, i started browsing here due to being intrigue by one of the moderator who signed on my board before i signed-in here. Carry on the excellent works, PPLs! May your "cosmic" artistries multiply & may the gaiety force be with this board's moderators 4ever! Knowledge is POWER & Young = VITALITY 08.Mar.05 [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	Hello :] March 08, 2005 5:09 PM Hello everyone :] I'm Heike Marie, new member to the Care2 boards as well as this group. I love to read and write and most of all absorb new information. I'm young and I'm not afraid to admit that I have alot to learn. I'd just like to write it as I learn it and see what happens :] [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Diana N.	Hello! March 12, 2005 1:02 PM I am a new person here, and have been enjoying all your contributions and obvious talents. My own talents lie in three dimentional work, it seems. I like clay and textiles. I enjoy photography and acrylics but they are more of a struggle. Right now I am having trouble getting free of my new Care2 obsession in order to do other things. I hope this too shall pass to some degree! [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	March 23, 2005 7:33 AM Hello, everybody, My name is Evgenia and I am new in the group. I like photography and drawing, sometimes I make things from threads. I hope to find new friends here [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	March 23, 2005 7:12 PM Hello Everybody!! Welcome to Creative Cafe!! Looking forward to seeing posts from you guys!!! Cheers, Gayatri. [ send green star]
anonymous	another newie March 25, 2005 1:57 AM Hi, another creative junkie to join the ranks... I'm also a tea and coffee junkie, so great named group for me... I write poetry and, when I have time in the middle of school work, throw novel ideas around too. I am also a huge art freak - my sister is far better at the tricky stuff like huge acrylic masterpieces and still lifes, but I have my own style, usually with paper and a pen or pencil, which means I can use it as a way of filling up time in boring lessons! My dream is to one day publish my journals or turn them into an account of life with bipolar II disorder, complete with poetry, quotes and, of course, sketches. [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Tamara K.	New 2 March 25, 2005 2:02 AM I am Tamara-Annabella friends call me EMMA or Anna I am a in the Iraq in the moment and i will first be back home in August and in my free time i try to be on if the lines are not down. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	March 27, 2005 8:39 PM Hi There Eleanor & Tamara!!! Its so good to see you here at Creative Cafe!!! Hope to hear more from you!!! [ send green star]
Deborah A.	Newbie March 27, 2005 8:52 PM Hi, My name is Deborah. I like to try and be creative, but i especially enjoy seeing others creativity. Hi EMMA, how is Iraq? My husbands family lives in Baghdad. My husband is Iraqi, we have not had much contact with his family for several months now. I look forward to being part of the group. Deborah [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	March 27, 2005 8:57 PM Hey Deborah Welcome to Creative Cafe!!! Hope you like it here!! [ send green star]
Darlene C.	Newbie here March 30, 2005 9:58 PM I'm new, too. I live in sunny Arizona. I love writing novels, journals, and magazine articles. I also love photography, painting, jewelry making, and sculpting with polymer clay. My most recent discovery is making altered books. I have made one and am starting another. It's nice to meet all of you, and I look forward to sharing our creativity. [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	Hi Tamara April 04, 2005 10:43 AM I loved your new poem, and for a minute didn't recognise your new photo! Is it actually you, cos on a thumbnail size it looks like Trinity in The Matrix... [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
anonymous	ok, just looked... April 04, 2005 10:48 AM Nice trick, it is you but supposed to be Trinity... well, at least I realised that!!!! Duh... Well, anyway, nice photo albums. You like Queen of the Damned too? I LOVE IT!!!!! Cool costumes, lots of vampires - the best - and Stuart T looking really fine. I'd love to be able to write something like that - dark, sexy, Gothic, mmmmmmmmm. Like Tom Holland, Anne Rice, Phillip Pullman, all rolled into one uber-amazing vampy novel. [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
anonymous	Checking in... April 06, 2005 11:52 AM Hi, just dropping in, frustration at sudden lack of ability to write anything is growing. Coursework - nil. Poetry ideas - 2 BUT actual poems written - nil. Journal pages written - approximately 35, all about one day in London. And still it goes on... [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Katherine C.	Glad to be here April 09, 2005 1:20 PM Took me awhile to find you, ..thanks to a new friend I recently made on C2, I found this group listed on her Profile. My fire for creativity flares up from time to time and I have to express myself in a way that will touch others - could be through sight, smell, taste and once in awhile when I'm lucky - through touch. I have many tools surrounding me to help quinch the flame once it flares...everything from beads, polymer clay, acrylics, art papers, pens, pencils, and material to baking supplies, a computer, recipe books, spices, oils and pieces of leather, silk and feathers. I look forward to contributing to this group and to getting to know who ever wants to be known...better! Kathy [ send green star] [ accepted]
Uno D.	Hey! April 12, 2005 8:38 AM Hello and Welcome to all new members. Has anyone shared any of their work here? I'd love to see what people do! [ send green star]
Jacquelyn J.	New Member April 12, 2005 9:03 PM Hello everyone, I just joined this site and was excited to see a group for artists. I currently paint murals and faux wall finishes. The mediums I work with are pencil, charcoal, acrylic paint and most recently water colors. I am usually the most creative when I have been inspired by a beautiful landscape. I like the combination of architecture and landscapes captured at dawn or dusk. My favorite periods of art are the Renaissance and Impressionist. The artists I find the most inspiring are Monet, Renoir, John Singer Sargent, Michelangelo, Andrea Del Verrocchio, and watercolorists, Mary Sorrows Hughes and Jeanne Carbonetti. I love monochromatic color schemes and opaque color pallets. I'm looking forward to talking with you all [ send green star] [ accepted]
Uno D.	Hi Jacquelyn! April 12, 2005 9:10 PM Welcome! I'd love to see your art ... can you scan some pix? [ send green star]
Jacquelyn J.	Pics April 16, 2005 3:42 AM Hi Uno, You know..I don't really have any pictures of my work. Some of my favorites pieces are illustrations I did back in high school and most recently in my Color and Design class I took a year ago. I may have a couple of pictures of murals that I did at a friends house. I'll have to dig around. I just finished painting a nursery for a friend. I did a sky background using a wash effect and then I painted the Sunshine Care Bear standing on a cloud throwing stars in the sky. She is re-living her youth I think...my friend still loves those Care Bears. It was a fun project to do that made a nice baby shower gift. I just started sketching out a picture that I'm going to shade with Charcoal. The subject has a dark theme which is very unlike me but this drawing is a gift as well. My friend's birthday is coming up soon....ahhh....I need to get going on it. I like this project because it is my own creation vs. an illustration of some else's work. I'll definately take a picture of it and show it to the group. Nice talking with you! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Narty M.	April 18, 2005 11:57 PM I know Uno from a few other groups and wanted to visit this one so here I am. I am a creative noodler, conceptually, verbally, visually. Serious silliness is important to me. [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	Hi, I am new to this site. May 08, 2005 4:28 AM Hi I am Jerry/Tesqui I am a songwriter/singer,peformer. I also love to do impression Art. It has been a while the canvis sits bare at this time. I have lots of musical friends,and love what I do. I write abought everything,I play and do all creative work. Check me out if you have time. I look foward to getting to know you all. Jerry And The Zeros http://www.mixposure.com/song.php?songid=8461 http://www.soundclick.com/pro/?BandID=261113 [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
anonymous	. May 12, 2005 5:30 PM Im pretty new to this group and Care2. I like to draw, paint, make stuff, work with glass, metal, clay, cement, wood, anything really. [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
DARLENE M.	KNOWING ME May 18, 2005 8:59 PM HELLO MY NAME IS DARLENE I LOVE TO READ AND WRITE POTERY AND CHILDRENS BOOKS MY PASSION IS MY FAMILY AND THEY ARE THE WROLD TO ME I BEEN MARRIED FOR 18 YEARS AND WE STILL ACT LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY [ send green star] [ accepted]
Matthew D.	STARDUST WE ARE May 18, 2005 9:13 PM Transdimensional Harmonious Vibration's My Song We Can All Sing Along Listen To Our Hearts Beating As One What Beauty, What Timing, What Fun Unity In One Love, Matthew [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	WELCOME May 18, 2005 11:54 PM Hello Jacquelyn, Martti, Jerry, Miel, Anita, Matthew!!!! Welcome to Creative Cafe!!! Its so good to see all of you here Looking forward to reading your posts soon!!! Take Care.... Have Fun!!! [ send green star]
Geri H.	Hello Everyone May 24, 2005 8:03 PM Hello my name is Geri and I love to draw, write poetry, make graphics, and hope to expand my website real soon. Thanks for having me! Geri [ send green star] [ accepted]
Brent E.	May 25, 2005 10:59 PM My new friend, Gayatri, invited me here. Thank you Gayatri! I am a nurse from Texas and manage the Nurses Network group. I used to be a professional musician. I have written a lot of poetry, but not as much as I used to. I posted my latest poem on the DNC group, but in case you missed it, I will post it here as well. Thank you again Gayatri for the invitation. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	May 27, 2005 1:13 AM Hey Brent!! so good to see you here I'm looking forward to reading your poetries...do post them And Hello Geri!! how are you doing?? Hope you are having a nice time...Welcome to Creative Cafe [ send green star]
Uno D.	Hello, everyone! May 27, 2005 5:31 AM Looking forward to seeing everyone's creative efforts! [ send green star]
Anthony C.	June 04, 2005 6:01 AM Hello, I am new to this group, although not new to care2... I am a graduate student at university, a local community organizer, a protester, a hippie, and a graffitti artist(on paper nowadays). When I say graffitti, I am speaking of the wall murals, not the chicken scratch that pollutes most american inner-cities. I no longer have anything scanned to the computer, but I will try to get some of my or my friends skecthes scanned on-line to post. Cheers, Anthony [ send green star] [ accepted]
Meenakshi S.	Thank you for the invite June 12, 2005 2:05 PM Dear Gayatri, Thank you for the invite to the group. I read about so many wonderful creative people in the group, it will be a joy to visit the site and read and see art and poetry. I am an artist (Commerical/Graphic) too by profession but I work in a entire different field at present. I paint early 8 - 12th century Madhubani Paintings of India, and I write poetry in Hindi. I have been enjoying people's profile in this group. I feel great to be with this group! Love meenakshi [ send green star] [ accepted]
Janice B.	Hello all! July 13, 2005 11:09 AM Thank you for the invitation; I joined a few months ago but haven't had the chance to visit lately. I've done a little bit of everything in art from pencil and charcoal sketching to oils and acrylics. I love watercolor, but only for myself. Pottery clay is another medium I enjoy working with. China decoration was my profession for many years, along with working on tiles, both for murals and for accents. Weaving with hand spun wools is something I'd love to get back too. Right now my partner and I are working on photo restoration. Now I'm off to visit the websites of others in this group. Janice [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	July 13, 2005 9:48 PM Hello Anthony, Meenakshi, Janice...all our new members Its so good to have you here guys!!! Looking forward to hearing from all of you [ send green star]
Michel D.	Who's me.... July 16, 2005 7:42 AM Well just a dutch guy who loves to visit festivals..which i have been doing the last few weeks with people i met on a small dutch chat site.. It's just fun to meet people on the net and IRL too... I just joined care2 and i think i like it.. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Amy S.	Hello and Quick Question July 26, 2005 4:16 AM Hi! I'm Amy. I have been a member of Care2 since early last year, but just now joined the groups. I am sorry that it has taken me this long; i ma having such a good time! I've had problems with forums in the past, and it has kept me away longer than it should have. For that, I am sorry I have missed out on what you've all ready done with this group, but I am happy to be a part of it now. Just a quick question, since this is a group for the creative. Is it okay for me to post part of a book I've been working on here in order to get some feedback? I have been working on it for several months, and all ready submitted it as a post to the group "blood and coffee", but the more opinions I could get on it, the better off I would be. I would really like to get the opinion of some fellow creative people on the work I've been doing, but wanted to check if it was okay to post here. Please let me know. Thanks! Amy [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	July 27, 2005 1:31 AM Hello Michel and Amy Welcome to Creative Cafe!!! So good to see you guys here!! Hey Amy, pls feel more than welcome to post your article here... We your friends here are looking forward to going through your works and your ideas You guys are always welcome to post and ask for any help or suggestions you may need. [ send green star]
Amy S.	Gayatri July 27, 2005 1:38 AM Thanks for the warm and wonderful welcome! I will start a new thread with part of my book to see what kind of feedback I get. It would definitely be nice to hear from some fellow creative people. I look forward to being a part of your group and getting to know the people here better. Amy PS - Thanks for the star! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Andreas G.	August 05, 2005 3:11 AM Hi Gayatri, I'm a German programmer / localisation engineer - hence quite far from poetry huh? But when I started writing some poetry about a year ago, I found it very stimulating. So I'm glad to be here with you all in this truly inspiring place! Peace with y'all! Andy [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	August 11, 2005 3:50 AM Well guess what Andreas? I'm a S/W programmer too [ send green star]
Anna P.	hello August 11, 2005 4:21 AM Hi all I'm not excactly a newbie. I've joined this place a really long time ago, but have been too lazy to visit so, I guess I want to try again. I want to be more active in the care2 community now. I love writing, doodling, web design, painting on t-shirts, making little earrings (well, I've only made one, but proud nonetheless, hehe) hope to get to know a lot of new people [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	August 15, 2005 10:53 PM Hey Anna Looking forward to hear from you!! [ send green star]
Wayne N.	Getting to know me... August 16, 2005 6:00 AM Thanks for wanting to get to know me! What would you like to know? I am an open book... My name is Wayne Newberry, male, 54. I love to laugh. Married to a wonderful, caring and loving woman. I love the outdoors, camping, hiking, kayaking. meditating, learning. I like to take care of myself phyisically, mentally and spiritually. A bit of an exhibitionist. Handyman. Retired from the military. I am creative and as you creative types know...I have to stay busy! I like to draw, paint, woodworking, pottery, photography, etc. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	August 16, 2005 7:05 AM Hello Wayne hello Long time no see? Nice to hear from you after quite awhile. [ send green star]
Anup J.	who am I ? August 17, 2005 7:44 AM Gayatri , Thanks a zillion for making me a member of Care2 and then inviting me to join your group "Creative Cafe". I am looking forward to having a great time over here and make lots and lots friend from all over the globe. Smiles, Anup [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	SURE HAS GROWN August 17, 2005 10:39 AM HAPPY TO SEE EVERYONE [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	August 17, 2005 7:57 PM Hello Anup Hello Dysmis hello I'm Happy to see Creative Cafe doing well too [ send green star]
Raine W.	Hi Everyone August 17, 2005 9:50 PM I'm always chasing down a new idea! I am into photography,art history,painting,watercolors,collage,poetry,and designing unique flower gardens and anything and everything else. I have won awards for my photography,including second place at last years Texas/Oklahoma Fair. I have also won the Editors Choice Award from Poetry.com for my poem "Strangefruits" which is a anti-war poem. I am working on ways to promote and show peace through art at the moment as well as a collage of all the unique vines and flowers growing in my garden this year.And I plan to be back at the OK/TX fair in September with photos and paintings. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Dennis A.	August 18, 2005 4:15 AM Hello, all! Thank you for the invite, Gayatri! I'll take it as a compliment that you deem me a creative person I'm 37, single, a former law enforcement official turned lobbyist and freelance writer, Everything else you could ever want to know is on my profile (here, Hi%, Yahoo!, basically on every street corner). I'm glad to see that at least one person I know (other than Gayatri) is here too. Hi, Skip! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Ruth P.	Shame on me! August 24, 2005 2:35 PM Being a cohost and not visiting the group for such a long time! But as Gayatri knows its due to my husbands illness, that he is now recovering so well that I hope I can be here more often. I also knew that the place is so well cared for that I would not be missed. Happy to see you all and loving all the posts! also welcoming the new friends! love from Ruth [ send green star]
Gayatri S.	So glad to hear frm you August 24, 2005 11:35 PM My dearest loving darling Granny Ruth It such a pleasant surprise to hear frm you We miss you sooooooooooooo much!!! And you & Benny are always in our prayers Wishing you all my love and best wishes Yours, G. [ send green star]
Alythia B.	September 02, 2005 7:45 AM hi there it has been a while since i contributed in posting but its lyds here and i hope u are all well and blessed today. LOVE LYDS [ send green star] [ accepted]
Linda M.	New kid on the Block.. September 16, 2005 5:33 PM Hi Gayatri, thanks for inviting me to Creative Cafe, my friend, and it looks like a great place to be! I see some names that are familiar, too. I'm Linda M. and I was just floating until I found Care2 (or was led to it, which I think is the case). I type semi-big so that I can read what I write-the eyes, you know. I'm a Grandma of 1, a Mother of 2, I have a little dog named Buster, recently "widowed"(life partner),I love poetry and writing,love reading other's works, love emailing friends (one of my m.o's is "POPPin' in" ), I care about animal welfare, the earth, kids. I love my dog, Buster, 'cause he kept me going when Randy passed on. And my computer has become a major extension of my body. I love to type, do it fairly well. I love all music, singing, COLOR, communicating. I love being a part of the Care2 family. I very much look forward to being a part of this wonderful group!! Lottsa talent here!! And I love to give "Hats off" smileys!! Love, LINDA [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	September 19, 2005 12:48 AM Hello Lydia and Linda hello Pls feel at home. [ send green star]
Trint G.	Newbie to the list September 23, 2005 10:28 PM I'm a dad. I'm a husband I'm a son (care taker to my mother) I'm a full time student (takes a lot of my time) I'm an artist. (of many different mediums: Beading, Painting, Graphic Designs, Photography, and the writen word) I'm an activist. (one being male feminist...which I am one) I'm a business owner I stay tired [ send green star] [ accepted]
	September 26, 2005 7:33 PM Hi everyone. I'm new here. I'm Kayla. I enjoy writing, reading, drawing, photography, and music. I love animals and nature. I'm currently nothing more than a highschool student with big dreams. I hope to get to know you all better soon. Kayla [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	September 26, 2005 8:48 PM Hello Trint & Kayla [ send green star]
Linda M.	September 28, 2005 3:23 PM HI KAYLA!! Fancy meeting you here!!! atta girl... [ send green star] [ accepted]
Alicia G.	September 28, 2005 6:23 PM I've been pretty bad about being a part of this little community, but I thought better late than never right? I am currently a student in the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies at the University of Redlands in Southern California. My tentative emphasis deals with the arts and writing in the vein of consciousness through culture and spirituality. Quite a mouthful and I hardly know what that entails myself, but that's what life is for, right? Experiencing, experimenting, and feeling the energy life has to offer. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Jim B.	Hi Im Jim B. October 29, 2005 5:24 PM Im Jim B. Im a Dad and a grandad. I spent years as a jewelry craftman doing the craft show circuit.Ive been an antique dealer and love all kinds of arts especially the performing arts. I am an entertainer and have been in the biz for 15 yrs. Im a magician,balloon sculpturer,facepainter,holiday character actor and registered clown. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Jim B.	October 29, 2005 5:29 PM I host groups on care 2. www.care2.com/c2c/group/luvcountry I also host another group www.care2.com/c2c/group/profamilyentertainers My own website is www.jimbozklown.com in addition to the offerings on the site i also offer no makeup entertainment and can helpcompanies find things they cant find just anywhere. specialty performers like fireaters,double headed ax jugglers ect. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	November 01, 2005 11:16 AM Hello Alicia, Hello Jim So nice to have u guys here! Looking forward to hear more from you. [ send green star]
Linda M.	November 04, 2005 9:52 AM *Where are you, Gayatri?????* [ send green star] [ accepted]
Frances S.	Hi I am new here November 04, 2005 4:30 PM My name is Frances, I like to take pictures of wild life & just about everything else. Also bead, have a bead shop, 4 dogs living with me, 3 are mine + 2 cats, am taking a course on dog obedience training. Have really enjoyed everyones poetry. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Paola Z.	November 15, 2005 8:33 PM HI!!IM NEW HERE!! IM JOINING IN THIS FUNNY GROUPS..AND I SAW MANY FRIENDLY FACES [ send green star] [ accepted]
Mongi F.	introducing December 13, 2005 12:29 PM hi, greetings to the hosts and every one who cares... I´m new to the group. I like what it is about. I can´t imagine a life without music. I set my own lyrics to music, in English, German and maybe some time in French too. " Not boring." Maybe the result of many years, writing, singing, dansing. Maybe natural too. So, to introduce myelf. I trust above all, I´ll make some friends here. Good bye. Sincerely. Mongi. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Donna M.	December 18, 2005 12:35 AM Hellooooo! everyone, just joined the group.Designing practical art, sculpting,I work with just about any materials from glass, chicken wire, wood, sand, cement well you get the idea. I have built my own barns and out buildings,with the wood I cut from my cedar grove. I fix my car when I can and I love the outdoors.I have a wonderful supportive husband and I am now trying desperately to bring a young Ugandan artist ( Benon see my albums for his Artwork) to Canada to give him a much needed family ( he has been orphaned by Aids since the age of 2) and a chance at a better life.I am in the process of setting up an auction on EBay of a few of his signed works and I will be including all of my works too. My aim is to try to raise about $3,000.00 to get him here. He walks 15km both ways a day, every day to write to me and has done so for two years now. I have become his mom, his friend, his only family. He is a great inspiration for me, we have cooperated on a few pieces via email.The results were amazing we work really well together and now I want him working by my side in my studio. Uganda is in political chaos and war is just around the corner, I must get him out of there before March ( election time), he has already experienced riots, tear gas and hard labor for simply being on the wrong road at the time. As you can see I am very driven about this cause, I fear for his life. If anyone has more ideas to help please don't be shy, I welcome any suggestions.Donna Martin [ send green star] [ accepted]
Gayatri S.	December 18, 2005 8:24 PM Fraxces, Payola, Mongi,Donna Welcome to Creative Cafe Looking forward to seeing your posts at Creative Cafe. Please feel free to post all your creative thoughts and ideas [ send green star]
Dove S.	December 19, 2005 11:08 AM I'm looking forward to the day when I feel comfortable with that wondeful label, "artist." I enjoy writing and have had a few articles published. I'm just beginning to discover the wonders of painting, have always loved working with color and design...interior design, web design, photography. I also love to organize, which I think can be a highly creative endeavor. I also have a passion for metaphysics, most especially the Tarot. Please visit my website at www.TarotwithLove.com which I created My first published article is on there, it's called "An Owl, a Crow and a Nudge toward the Tarot." It was a joy writing this account of how I was drawn to use the Tarot, putting two of my particularly potent passions together -- writing and the Tarot. It's now been published 3 or 4 times (including in the Sedona Journal), which is some super nice icing on the cake Dove [ send green star] [ accepted]
Wayne N.	Thanks! December 19, 2005 11:15 AM Thanks for the post Dove! You sound very interesting. You also sound like you are following your passion which is wonderful and rare. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Luna B.	hello everyone January 02, 2006 3:39 AM Hello Everyone, I have just joined the group and I would like to introduce myself. My name is Luna, I am 21 years old and I live in Mexico. (Tijuana, if you are wondering). I have just finished my Graphic Design career and I am about to finish my thesis. I love to draw, but mostly to sing. I also enjoy writing. From words that I like, to poems and short stories. I never finish the stories that I write mainly because of a HUMONGOUS writer's block I've been suffering from. I think that is why enjoy writing poems... short, beautiful, and mainly I get to express myself although I long to write something more complicated. I will stop the babble here, but I really hope to make new friends. Take care! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Anandi P.	Hi! January 04, 2006 9:43 PM I'm Anandi from New York City... With a creative and sensual soul by nature: artist, writer, poet, crafter, painter, digital artist, avid reader... Bookseller/Assistant Buyer of an independent bookstore by day, sometimes night... *Creator of cruelty-free vegan spa products (soaps, lotions, scrubs, candles and other indulgent products) in my subterranean lab... Undergrad student (graduating with BA's in English with a Concentration in Writing & Studio Art in June '06)... President/Academic Program Director of GKIHS... Co-host of Apples & Worms...** [ send green star] [ accepted]
Dale S.	Hello I'm new January 22, 2006 8:36 PM Hello, I'm new to the group part of care 2. I've been around for awhile but am brand new to the groups and posting. This seems like a great group. a few things about me. I'm a 52 year young/ old woman. I'm married with 2 children, one @ home, one grandchild. I love music, art, crafts, books, computers, beads, designing jewelry I do a farmer's market in the summer. (Jewelry) My cat & dog are my fur babies I hope to contribute sometimes and I'm always reading the posts. Thank you Dale [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	A big hello to everyone. February 04, 2006 7:32 AM First of all, this seems like a really cool and interesting place. I am a single mom, of 2 beautiful kids. I love anything, that has to do with the arts. Interior design, floral design, crafts, of different kind, especially wood, music, dance. I am a person, appreciates the beauty of nature . Also, I am a huge lover, of animals.... especially cats. I am af floral design student, currently finishing, and will be done, in February. I would say, I am very creative person, and very spiritual person. It's wonderful to be here, and hope to get, to know all of you well. [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
anonymous	A BIG Thanks for the welcome & My Intro. February 05, 2006 9:11 PM Hello ALL fellow creative group memebers! My main interests currently include: 1. Activism. (especially environmental and wildlife protection, abolishing nuclear weapons, landmines and the like, and promoting women's & children's health and wellbeing). 2. Art (Creation & Promotion). 3. College / Learning & continuing educational opportunities for self & others. I joined this group in the hope that I may meet other creative people to learn from, share with, and network with for professional purposes as well in the future for promoting art/artists here in the group and else where, that wish not to be "Starving Artists." [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Sharon T.	WATTUPPP? February 13, 2006 10:31 PM Found this site by way of Acoustic Cafe, where my post was followed by Joe Z's, (whose thoughts and articulation I admired) which led me to his profile, which led me to his groups, which led me here! I'm a Massage Therapist, and I've decided I'm like a ski bum, except I don't ski...I dream, and post here, would love to sew, am trying not to be a consumer, have a puppy instead of a boyfriend right now, take massive quantities of vitamins, and enjoy looking like a lady of leisure...although I need to be bustin my buns working... Sorry, if that's vague..anything else would be ! Hugzzz! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Narty M.	Hi Sharon. February 13, 2006 10:42 PM Check your TESTIES. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Sharon T.	Marty! February 14, 2006 12:10 AM I don't have Testies, remember? I'm a girl! Oh!!!! You mean the ....You are sooo romantic...Did you draw it yourself? And so talented...No WONDER you are on this site!!! (I think you misspelled something though! Don't worry, I won't report it to Girpclut!) [ send green star] [ accepted]
Sharon T.	Oops..I didn't mean Romantic..just to clarify.. February 14, 2006 12:24 AM ..I meant, Sweet! I don't want Mrs. O. chasing me with her husband's quips..They're wayyy tooo sharp! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Narty M.	Hey haron... February 14, 2006 4:47 AM ...not to worry. I'm in an open relationship. Yep. I drew it. All the talented artists about are inspiring me to give it a try. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Narty M.	OOPSIE...I meant... February 14, 2006 4:49 AM Sharon. D'oh! Griiipctlu. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Pamela W.	February 18, 2006 2:16 AM Hi Everyone. I'm new here. Just found this place and thought to check it out. I see many of my friends are in here already...way cool! I am an author of three books of romantic fiction with my fourth one which is due to be out soon. I have started writing my fifth. I write poetry also. Glad to be here. Pamela [ send green star] [ accepted]
Arthur C.	February 19, 2006 6:41 AM hello, everyone. my, my. a veritable plethora of talent. regarding artistic intent, I am a card-carrying member of a musicians union. they have yet to contact me for the past thirty years. I am a retired surgical R.N. with open-heart specialty. now, I get to have some fun. love writing, especially snail mail so as not to lose that sense. that's what the Jesuits said, anyway. (yes, father.) grew up on Cape Cod, surf bum, and believe me, that is an art form. now, raise African violets, orchids, bake bread. love cooking, classical music, dabbling. my personal focus here is to learn. thank you for the opportunity. respectfully, Arthur [ send green star] [ accepted]
Atul A.	Back to basic February 21, 2006 3:58 AM Hello everyone this is Atul not very old to this group..... its good to see u all talking here .... keep it up guys we all may not be able to post every now n then it doesn't mean that we are lost ... warm regards Atul [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	hi i'm new to this group... June 05, 2006 2:07 PM hi! my name's arielle i joined this group because, i'm very artistic, i love to draw, i love to write poems! i i love music all kinds just about* [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Uno D.	Oh, man ... have I been one horrid cohost! June 05, 2006 3:37 PM Pamela! Arthur! Atul Angelarielle ... Please do start a thread to share your work! [ send green star]
Kenyatta Y.	character traits June 06, 2006 10:02 AM Here are some things about me. I read fast, talk slow, listen well, like a glass of wine with dinner. I write poetry, like art (drawing, collages and other stuff). I am highly political and educated. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Electra C.	June 15, 2006 6:00 AM Hi, I'm Darlene C. and I'm on Care2 trying to change the Copyright Laws. (See My Profile.) I have always loved to write. I had an excellent teacher in Junior High that told me I should. I also sing, and I enjoy planting trees from seed. Art, Science, love them all. It's nice to be here. Have a great day. Respectfully and sincerely, Darlene [ send green star] [ accepted]
A K.	Greetings from Another Creative Star-Being... September 05, 2006 1:33 PM Greetings all, I cannot stay long... I will, however, tell you just a smidgen about me: I am a Druidic sort with a deep, unapologetic fondness for the music of Jon Anderson/YES and New Age/Dreamtime thought. I have a group dedicated to Jon A/YES, and it's brand new as of last week...if anyone else is familiar with his work, send me a message and I will send you an invite. Even if it is just a group of two, it's better than just one person... I love this planet so much that I get sick of people trashing the very county road I live on, let alone the air in other states. I therefore desperately want a hybrid car. Ergo, I am here at Care2. Anyway...I love to write, both prose and music--one of my dreams is to have a kick-butt computer-and-synthesizer system where I can make music beyond VSTi's. There's lots more about me but my dad's waiting for me, so I'd better go. BB, Kat ^.^ [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	Hello February 07, 2007 8:49 AM Hello, group. My name is Toni Burton. I'm an artsy person. I love to draw, paint, & write poetry. [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Sheena S.	February 09, 2007 5:52 PM Hello! I'm Sheena, a mom to a 15 year old boy/man, owned by numerous loving animals (who let me care for them) lover of music, animals, words, the human mind, spirituality, and all things artsy. Photography, painting, drawing, written word, sculpture, cloth, dance,nature...everything creative and beautiful. My recent fascination is with cooking. I love to make food for people I love, and I really want to learn the art of food so I can make interesting meals that look as good as they taste. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Linda M.	February 09, 2007 5:55 PM *to Sheena...a 'crafty' li'l devil !! Hey, girl...you can come and cook for me anytime !!* *Love, Linda* [ send green star] [ accepted]
Brandi A.	new here February 26, 2007 12:08 PM Hi I'm Brandi, mom to an almost 5yr old and Noella an elderly but still playful cat. I love all things to do with art...music, movies, writing, poetry, cooking, baking, drawing, sketching, knitting, needle point and the list goes on... My art time was put on hold when I had my son and now find myself doing more cut and paste, stamping, and fingerpainting or crayoning than anything else but all the same is fun and enjoyable and gives me a sense of calm over my creative needs. Anyway...thought I would join and meet some other interesting creative people out there in the world. [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	April 27, 2007 2:27 PM I'm Bart, from Mooresville, NC, and I've been a phototgrapher for 10 years. My forte has been lighthouses, maritime and most recently, still lifes. Although I'm a certified photojournalist after graduating from the New York Institute of Photography in 1999, I enjoy becoming a freelance photographer instead. I can make more money, and at the same time, enjoy more free time. Even though most photographers have gone digital, I'm still using 35mm film cameras, and I don't plan on converting anytime soon. [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Lyn J.	hello everyone July 31, 2007 1:10 PM Just wanted to drop a note and say hello and do a small intro of myself... I Live in Western NC in a small town and LOVE the mountains!!! I am a single homeschooling mom of a 14yrs old boy (my pride and joy lol) we have a bunch of pets 4 dogs (3 Plott Hounds and 1 Great Pyrenees),gerbil,hamster,parakeet,turtle,rabbit,and 2 cats (what can I say my door is always open to a critter in need lol)...I am a former massage therapist turned dog trainer/canine massage therapist as my passion runs more with the furry four legged critters that need help ...(one of many reasons I am here at Care2) I love to do crafts of all kinds from gourds to clay - paper crafts and glass - jewelry - poetry etc etc etc!!!! ANYTHING CREATIVE!!!! I look forward to reading your shared posts!!!! Nice to meet you all!!! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Dove S.	August 05, 2007 7:59 AM Hiya' Here's a link to my "About Dove" page on my website... http://www.tarotwithlove.com/aboutdove.htm Peace, Dove [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	g'day mate from the land down under August 21, 2007 6:26 AM Helllloooo everyone Well im just about to log off and go to sleep, is quite late here. But before I do I just wanted to say g'day. I love......knitting, painting, mothernature, creative cooking,cats, aussie native wildlife and i am looking forward to trying some new creative projects, been very slack lately lol. Look forward to getting to know you all. Night Night Starbrite [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
anonymous	October 08, 2007 10:41 AM Hello! I'm Liisa and I have various artistic hobbies. Next to my "real " fulltime job I learned goldsmithing and since then I sometimes make silver or gold jewellery at home. Further activities that followed me through my life: Painting with oil colors, drawing, writing diary-based prosa texts, nature photography on the digital camera, trying out African music instruments, singing with all kinds of music... I have tried different kinds of handicrafts and I admire all people who can create unique works in wood, clay, glass, textile, whatever. I like visiting events and markets where arts and handicrafts are sold, as well as little boutiques with non-mass production articles; to be found for example in Tallinn, Estonia or Stockholm Old Town in Sweden or in Helsinki, Finland where I lived earlier. Greetings, joy and inspiration to you! [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
anonymous	Hi Everyone I am new here October 11, 2007 6:40 PM Hi, I am new here, so hi to everyone. I am not going to write a bio or some such as I have so much to read of you all yet ! So I just popped in to say hello and how on earth do you post images here ? !! Nice to meet you all. [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Sue B.	October 13, 2007 12:40 PM Hi everyone, I'm Sue, and I love writing, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, sewing, wood work, painting, etc, etc. I drive my poor husband mad with all my 'craft' stuff! lol [ send green star] [ accepted]
Yvonne F.	Hi October 22, 2007 11:47 AM I haven't been on Care2 very long but have made a few postings and slowly getting used to it with a little help from others. I like to write, mainly poetry but spiritual articals and uplifting articles as well. I run a small Spiritual church here in the UK, which I find really inspiring. I can't work anymore due to illness,I have two grown up sons, the youngest one and his girlfriend have told me in the last wek that I am to become a grannie in April. Its nice to know that this is a very active site as I love to read the postings of others. Bye for now [ send green star] [ accepted]
Jennifer J.	get to know me! January 21, 2008 2:16 PM my name is jennifer. i am a wife & mother of 2 boys & 1 girl. want to be a grandma some day, (oldest is 20, but putting college first )God rules over all interests , but i enjoy outdoors mostly, water..nature..and all to do with both, though i prefer to have the warm sunshine, i love all types. love decorating around the home, crafts, art, computer stuff like e-mail, sending messages, getting messages, graphics, laughter, making someone else laugh, taking & editing pictures (newbie though) basically being creative, and trying to encourage happiness- or- laughter whenever i can. welp, i hope that helps.... JENN [ send green star] [ accepted]
Jennifer J.	get to know me! January 21, 2008 2:16 PM my name is jennifer. i am a wife & mother of 2 boys & 1 girl. want to be a grandma some day, (oldest is 20, but putting college first )God rules over all interests , but i enjoy outdoors mostly, water..nature..and all to do with both, though i prefer to have the warm sunshine, i love all types. love decorating around the home, crafts, art, computer stuff like e-mail, sending messages, getting messages, graphics, laughter, making someone else laugh, taking & editing pictures (newbie though) basically being creative, and trying to encourage happiness- or- laughter whenever i can. welp, i hope that helps.... JENN [ send green star] [ accepted]
Cindy C.	April 15, 2008 10:55 PM HELLO EVERYONE!! MY NAME IS CINDY AND I AM AN AMATURE PHOTOGRAPHER, EMOTIONAL POET, AND I DRAW A LITTLE. I'M SO GLAD I FOUND THIS SIGHT AND SO MANY INTERESTING PEOPLE [ send green star] [ accepted]
Uno D.	Hey, Cindy ... May 10, 2008 11:07 AM You know ... this group has been slow ... no ... dead ... for a pretty long time, actually ... But sometimes, people "come to life" when someone posts something creative or beautiful ... Please do ... [ send green star]