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Posted by fallsfall on October 14, 2003, at 17:42:52
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by karen_kay on October 14, 2003, at 17:32:45
Mine is in honor of a waterfall I used to see out of my bedroom window. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it kept falling. The Falls fall.
Posted by Ayla on October 14, 2003, at 17:51:16
In reply to What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by femlite on October 14, 2003, at 16:58:06
My name comes from a series of books called the Earth's Children By Jean M. Auel. The books Are as follows: The Clan of the Cave Bear, The Valley of Horses, The Mammoth Hunters, The Plains of Passage, and The Shelters of Stone. There is going to be one more eventually. The main character is Ayla, someone who I would love to be more like. These books are awesome and I absoulutely reccomend them to anyone. Well that's it that's where my name comes from.
Ayla
Posted by Ayla on October 14, 2003, at 17:56:53
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by fallsfall on October 14, 2003, at 17:42:52
That's a beautiful reason for a beautiful name!
Posted by ratgrrl on October 14, 2003, at 18:12:05
In reply to What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by femlite on October 14, 2003, at 16:58:06
I know I'm new, but I thought I'd hop in:
Here is the derivation of "ratgrrl"
I have pet rats, yes rats. I love them to pieces. They actually make fabulous pets (I guess you might have to just take my word for it, but you could also visit http://www.ratpalace.com to find lots of people who agree with me)
The "grrl" comes from my fondness for the Riot Grrrl punk music movement of the late 1990's (involving bands such as Bikini Kill and Sleater Kinney to name just 2). Since then "grrrl" has been coopted by many people/subcultures, so I figure why can't I be a grrl too?
Posted by Adia on October 14, 2003, at 18:21:42
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by fallsfall on October 14, 2003, at 17:42:52
That's beautiful!
Thinking of you ((((Falls))))
sending you love,
Adia.> Mine is in honor of a waterfall I used to see out of my bedroom window. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it kept falling. The Falls fall.
Posted by Liligoth on October 14, 2003, at 18:37:12
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by fallsfall on October 14, 2003, at 17:42:52
> Mine is in honor of a waterfall I used to see out of my bedroom window. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it kept falling. The Falls fall.
Wow! That must have been so beautiful. That image will stay with me all day. Now I know what it means your name is lovely
Posted by Liligoth on October 14, 2003, at 18:38:58
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by ratgrrl on October 14, 2003, at 18:12:05
hi there ratgrrl! welcome. Im a rat lover too. I dont have any anymore but remember them fondly.
Posted by Zarah78 on October 14, 2003, at 19:17:26
In reply to What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by femlite on October 14, 2003, at 16:58:06
Mine.. well.. nothing special. Zarah is just one of those names that I imagine a person with. For me I think of someone fun, exciting, beautiful (in and out), intelligent, energetic and feminine. Basically, everything I'd like to be. And the 78? Well, that's easy: It's the year I was born. :)
Zarah78
Posted by Poet on October 14, 2003, at 20:17:20
In reply to What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by femlite on October 14, 2003, at 16:58:06
My favorite high school teacher told me that my poetry was beautiful and that I should write song lyrics.
She gave me a much needed boost of self-esteem to a depressed teenager.
Still depressed, but all grown up.
Poet
Posted by Ilene on October 14, 2003, at 20:49:25
In reply to What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by femlite on October 14, 2003, at 16:58:06
> No need to tell real names.
> Just share what inspired your screen name. Your alter ego ;~)
> A special memory?
> you couldnt think of anything else?
>Just a name. Not my name IRL, but a regular, serviceable name. Maybe I should change it to something more interesting or expressive. Any suggestions? Gotta be something I can remember.
Ilene
Posted by Zarah78 on October 14, 2003, at 21:13:17
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by Ilene on October 14, 2003, at 20:49:25
Well, since you already have Ilene and this is a mental health forum you could go with something catchy like the Jim Carrey movie... how about..
MeMyselfAsIlene?-Z
> Just a name. Not my name IRL, but a regular, serviceable name. Maybe I should change it to something more interesting or expressive. Any suggestions? Gotta be something I can remember.
>
> Ilene
Posted by deirdrehbrt on October 14, 2003, at 22:06:50
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by Zarah78 on October 14, 2003, at 21:13:17
Well, My name is .... my name. Many many years ago, my SN was Andante. That was back when AOL was still using version 1.x, ran under DOS, and the internet was still 'new'. After moves, children in the house, etc. I dropped AOL, and couldn't get the SN back when I got back on-line.
Deirdre though has a beautiful, albeit sad story associated with it. It is Celtic in origin, and so I have both the Celtic and French (last name) in my name.
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 15, 2003, at 2:34:20
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by Ayla on October 14, 2003, at 17:51:16
> My name comes from a series of books called the Earth's Children By Jean M. Auel. The books Are as follows: The Clan of the Cave Bear, The Valley of Horses, The Mammoth Hunters, The Plains of Passage, and The Shelters of Stone.
I'd just like to plug the double double quotes feature at this site:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#amazon
The first time anyone refers to a book without using this option, I post this to try to make sure he or she at least knows about it. It's just an option, though, and doesn't *have* to be used. If people *choose* not to use it, I'd be interested why not, but I'd like that redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20020918/msgs/7717.html
Thanks!
Bob
Posted by femlite on October 15, 2003, at 6:57:23
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by Ilene on October 14, 2003, at 20:49:25
Ilene, your name is beutiful. Ive never seen that spelling. Is it irish?
Maybe I should change the thread title to Why did you pick your screen name?
> > No need to tell real names.
> > Just share what inspired your screen name. Your alter ego ;~)
> > A special memory?
> > you couldnt think of anything else?
> >
>
> Just a name. Not my name IRL, but a regular, serviceable name. Maybe I should change it to something more interesting or expressive. Any suggestions? Gotta be something I can remember.
>
> Ilene
Posted by cubic_me on October 15, 2003, at 7:02:22
In reply to What Does Your Screen name Mean? » Ilene, posted by femlite on October 15, 2003, at 6:57:23
Mine came from the words 'ice cube', I like how an ice cube melts so slowly to reveal its inner self (and can can have its insides crushed to a pulp by an unkind person).
I did't want to be ice_cube though, because that makes me sound cold - and I'm not, I promise!
_me
Posted by femlite on October 15, 2003, at 7:07:04
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean? » ratgrrl, posted by Liligoth on October 14, 2003, at 18:38:58
Liligoth,
fess up, can you tell us where your name comes from. Its beutiful. I think they are all facinating and interesting. All the reasons are interesting too.The people comfortable with using their real names are bravehearts, all.
If everyone thinks the same way, no bodies thinking.. Ben Franklin
Posted by femlite on October 15, 2003, at 7:09:59
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by deirdrehbrt on October 14, 2003, at 22:06:50
Posted by femlite on October 15, 2003, at 7:13:45
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen name Mean? » femlite, posted by cubic_me on October 15, 2003, at 7:02:22
your explaination made me smile, thank you
Its very interesting and so visual :)
Posted by femlite on October 15, 2003, at 7:16:58
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen name Mean? » femlite, posted by cubic_me on October 15, 2003, at 7:02:22
I forgot to add, When I see your name now Ill always think of you that way, warm
Posted by Penny on October 15, 2003, at 8:04:35
In reply to What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by femlite on October 14, 2003, at 16:58:06
Penny is the name of one of my dogs. It's more of a 'real' name than the name of my other dog.
P
Posted by femlite on October 15, 2003, at 8:30:23
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by karen_kay on October 14, 2003, at 17:32:45
That is special!
Is it a family name, or just a favorite of your mom?> ummmm.. mine is very special actually for it is my name. take care. karen
Posted by madwand on October 15, 2003, at 8:58:41
In reply to What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by femlite on October 14, 2003, at 16:58:06
Great thread! The name Madwand comes from Roger Zelazny's Changling saga. In that universe, potential wizards were normally detected earlier and apprenticed so they could be guided into their powers. This process involved what they called "the setting of the lights" in which their magical awareness becomes aligned with agreed-upon magical paradigms.
Occasionally there were those whom were overlooked, and came into their powers without the traditional guidance. They were referred to as "madwands". Often their "lights" would become set in bizarre and unusual patterns. Generally these
wizards did not survive, either going completely mad or managing to blow themselves up. If they did survive they often approached magic from a radically different direction and had the potential to become quite powerful.
The jury is still out, but I haven't blown myself up quite yet.
Posted by DharmaMama on October 15, 2003, at 9:24:25
In reply to What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by femlite on October 14, 2003, at 16:58:06
My name: I have gotten my feet wet a little into Buddhism. However, I have not really soaked it all up. I guess you can say that I have really been seeking a spiritual mentor. (??) This sounds so silly probably. I am more of a spiritual person and I am basically looking for someone to take me under their wing and help me find my niche. Does that make sense to anyone? Anyhow, I have read some Thich Nhat Hanh and other writings. I have visited a temple here. They have a children's service, however, my two year old is so clingy and goes into an anxiety attack. I sometimes second guess this AP stuff. I am also a Kerouac reader. As you may guess, I am also a Mama.
Posted by MamaB on October 15, 2003, at 10:30:28
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean? (Femlite), posted by DharmaMama on October 15, 2003, at 9:24:25
I guess I'm not very original. The "B" is for my last name and because one of my sons occasionally calls me "MamaB" The rest is history -- I have five sons; ages 22 to 31. So I guess it could stand for "Mother of Boys" too.
Please, no jokes about having our own basketball team, I've heard them all!
Posted by femlite on October 15, 2003, at 10:58:55
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean? (Femlite), posted by MamaB on October 15, 2003, at 10:30:28
I LOVE ALL THESE POSTS !!!
It feels so nice to have something personal to associate with the names we see on the babble screen.
Mama is a wonderful name. Even for those whose memories of childhood are wanting, we all have an idea of the warmth that should be associated with mother.
You sound like a very down to earth lady who can handle haveing 5 sons.
go girl> I guess I'm not very original. The "B" is for my last name and because one of my sons occasionally calls me "MamaB" The rest is history -- I have five sons; ages 22 to 31. So I guess it could stand for "Mother of Boys" too.
> Please, no jokes about having our own basketball team, I've heard them all!
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