Peredhil

Not enough time to answer such a complex question, so I'll provide a miniscule subset answer by quoting Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols: In my world, that falls under "Eros", and is in the context of marriage.

Peredhil wanders in insomiactally, a pause in a mental fusion of unit identification code, visual basic codes, the Code of the West, Jack Elam, and sneaker morse codes whirling in his thoughts and wondering if sleep is worth pursuing when wake up is in fifty minutes, only to see his Armies of Darkness friend Stale from the old Archmage daze is turning thirty (which under Hebraic law means he's now an adult and can speak in the gates, or be a Teacher, but that point is moot) and so he sets up the Birthday Room in shades of nostalgia and welcome and turns and Sees it's Merelas' birthday as well, seventeen being a prime Prime to be proud indeed when in deed he's come so far and Role Plays life well as well, a deep well of thought and consideration who learns from the broken chains of the past and uses them as stepping stones to wisdom without being fettered in his climb into maturity by the missed steps of the past and undaunted (except secretly and occasionally (but that's what friends who believe for a friend are forth coming in support)) by the lifetime of growth stretching ahead, so he sets up that Birthday Room in shades of hope-tinted futures and wonder of life and security of knowing he's loved - and runs back over to add those particular shades of a friend's support, belief, and love to Stale's room, then zips back over to Merelas' room - and Activates it all with a bemused Happy Birthday you two before wandering off to perhaps get forty-five minutes of sleep, all this having taken four minutes not counting looking at the entrance to the Pen.

Peredhil bounces in and sets up the birthday rooms. For Hot Soup, Assembly Room writer that he is, Peredhil sets a tasteful blends of several motif - none of which are Fantasy based! For theenemyisyou's room, he sets a scene of friends reunited after graduations, published poets, people in Real Life turning out to be even better than the hearts they've shared online, and wolves as a caveat to someone he knows. Turning in the doorway from one room to the other, he Sets the doorway to acknowledge the birthday wishes of those who enter, and leaves with only a "happy birthday!" wish lingering to show he's been there.

Peredhil sets up a Birthday room ensure that there is no sign of academia to remind Precocity13 of his teaching career. Choosing a lovely pastoral scene from around Lamoni Iowa, he tints the walls with a beautiful sunrise, something in early spring with a hint of oranges and lemon yellows shading to that incredible blue which always made him think he could see slightly around the curve of the earth. A series of 33 cakes, each with one candle, are set across the table. Happy Birthday - Post more! This isn't a place to be shy Or to worry if you should We don't tear and rend And try not to offend Post and see So we can read your poetry.

It is interesting to me that the word translated as "church" isn't used alone, but with a modifier. "Church of ..." Typically, it's church of the Bride (Israel), or church of [the body of] Christ, but in one place in Acts, it's translated "mob" - when it could've been 'Church of those called out by the silver-smiths of Diana to stone Paul for cutting in on the trinket trade". Church, technically, means "called out for a common purpose", and is always referring to people. The word really becomes meaningless without its modifier. Your poem sounds as if it is a pretty well-written statement of attending a 'Church of guilt bought off by money'. Sorry you were exposed to that. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I do note, however, that just because the Public Relations teams claim an organization represents someone or something, it doesn't mean its true. Blame the people lying, not that about which the lie is told, me-thinks. Good poem, nice Polite conversation. -Peredhil correctly according to strict usage: A member of the Church of the Pen is Mightier than the Sword...

Peredhil stops at the door and watches the chortling Budda eat his birthday presents. The presents, the birthday cake, the table the cake was on, and a few miscellaneous Pen members who were too close have all disappeared into the cavernous belly of the Budda. Peredhil, however, wasn't concerned for their fate, having been absent-mindedly eaten during conversations himself- he knew the people might be sticky and uncomfortable, but would also be unharmed. Adjusting his tie and shades, he waved from the door... Happy Birthday big guy!

Ooooh neato! For those who don't know, El Shaddai is from the Hebrew. EL is essentially the Almighty althought the word is never used that way. EL is Elohim (the Creator) in all His strength and power. It is rendered "God" as is Elohim, but EL is God the Omnipotent, to contrast with Elohim (as God the Creator), putting His omnipotence into operation. EL is the God Who knows all (first occurance Gen. 14:18-22) and sees all (Gen. 16:13) and that performs all things for His people (Psalms 57:2), and in Whom all the Divine attributes are concentrated. It is often used in proper names such as Immanuel, Bethel, etc. SHADDAI is in every instance translated "Almighty". It is God (EL), not as the source of strenght, but of grace; not as Creator, but as the Giver. Shaddai is the All-bountiful. This title doesn't refer to His creative power, but to His power to supply all the needs of His people. First occurance is in Gen. 17:1, and is used to show Abraham the He could supply all his need. It is the title used in 2Cor6:18, where we're called to "come out" in separation from the world. Shaddai is ALWAYS used in connection with EL. -A 2Tim2:15 sorta Peredhil

As Peredhil congratulates all those promoted, Elladan watches with amusement as Yuki runs errands. Then his eyes narrow and he begins to silently laugh as he's struck by the thoughts: "Yuki cannot grow as a Pen member unless she is freed to have time to write." "Peredhil might be upset if Yuki cannot grow." "This excuses anything which happens if presented innocently as if it were an attempted solution." Moving gracefully up to Yuki's room, he removes her sign and replaces it with another. "Page of Pen busy creating. For service, contact Elladan." Laughing softly, he drifts back to his room to sharpen his favorite knife.

HaPpY BiRtHdAy!

Meep! Hug Belated birthday greetings and wishes!

Ducks in to give a pre-birthday cheer to the only Bard of the Pen Given the excellence of so many of your fellows here, I don't think you'll remain lonely for long as they grow. In the meantime, those of us who were Bards of Terra will just have to keep you company. Breaks out the Ole Peculiar and starts pouring.

Happy birthday wishes!

Peredhil is FAR too Polite to fight for a place in line for Tralla's signed book copying. However, his Bodyguards aren't, and they love Tralla's story too... The booksigning line is beginning to look a bit like a game of Nimball™ as nearly all the eager Penners fight for such a worthy prize... Yui, stepping in and out of shadows, manages to retain her #1 spot, but boyo is it close!

runs in; Happy birthday hugs; pauses a moment to buff and straight that halo of Annael's one more time; runs back out Happy birthday! -P in haste

Wow this is a prolific birthday month. It's February, with its thoughts of romance and Valentine's Day rituals which immediately spring to most minds, I'd not wonder. But to my mind, thinking nine months back is the natural thought process, and all those gleaming eyes and May showers give rise to thoughts of procreation as evidenced by the fruit of the loins once the fruit of the looms have been dropped into drawers. Heh, sorry, slipped sideways there for a moment. Happy birthday!!!

Thank you for asking Hame_, You have my permission to quote it as long as you attribute it to the Pen with a link to our site. Poetry is for communication and sharing after all, but I particularly appreciate your being Polite in asking first. Hugs -Peredhil

Driveby Huggling

gratz! You'll never lack for something on which to spend money again.

Heppy birthday to the both of you! No time for clever words or wise sayings, but wanted you both to know at least someone is thinking of you with birthday wishes. -Peredhil

LOL. I'm with Ayshela! How can you limit brainstorms to just one answer?!

A lady was standing in front of a soda machine saying, "You are a dumb looking button. You don't have much of a future, either. People are going to be punching you all your life. Then you are going to be replaced by a much better looking button." A passerby foolishly asked what she was doing. She quickly pointed to the notice on the front of the machine, which said, "Depress button for ice." ~~~ A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm and says: "A beer please, and one for the road." ~~~ A Russian scientist and a Czechoslovakian scientist had spent their whole lives studying the majestic grizzly bear. Each year they petitioned their respective governments to allow them to go to Yellowstone to study these wondrous beasts. Finally, their request was granted and they immediately flew to NY and then on West to Yellowstone. They reported to the local ranger station and were told that it was the grizzly mating season and it was much too dangerous to go out and study the animals. They pleaded that this was their only chance. Finally the ranger relented. The Russian and the Czech were given cell phones and told to report in each and every day. For several days they called in, and then nothing was heard from the two scientists. The rangers mounted a search party and found the scientists' camp completely ravaged. No sign of the missing men. They then followed the trail of a male and a female bear. They found the female and decided they must kill the animal to find out if she had eaten the scientists because they feared an international incident. They killed the female and cut open the bear's stomach... only to find the remains of the Russian. One ranger turned to the other and said, "You know what this means, don't you?" "Of course," the other ranger nodded. "The Czech is in the male." ~~~~ Two cows standing next to each other in a field were having a discussion. Daisy says to Dolly, "I just gave birth the other day." "I don't believe you," Dolly replied. "But it's udderly true. I really was decaffeinated," exclaimed Daisy.

Hugs and gets out the chicken soup. Looks over Aardvark's recommendations and finds little to add except for supporting them wholeheartedly. Take care of yourself. hugs more PereDad

Welcome!!!

W00T! I know that despite Real Life's evils, there has been a great deal of work put into this offering to the membership. I, for one, am looking forward to seeing what's going to appear.

Tyrion has been around longer than the current Pen site. He's a regular in IRC, and has the type of mind for details that makes him one of the few people who can correct me on something in the Lord of the Rings which I wouldn't bother to check to see if he's right. He's also a very moral person without being pushy about it - a vegetarian who doesn't hate carnivores, a fellow truth fanatic, and a good person to have as a friend. Well aware of his own flaws and having high personal standards, he's prolly blushing and denying as he read this. As to why he's not a member... I don't know, but I am confident that there is a rational reason - I've just come to expect that he lives his values instead of talking about them to others, and that the reason will come to light in time. -Peredhil's approving two-cents.