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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!
Posted by T_R_D on October 15, 2003, at 11:04:50
In reply to What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by femlite on October 14, 2003, at 16:58:06
Treatment Resistant Depression
I was at a particular low when I signed up...
Posted by Wildflower on October 15, 2003, at 12:03:49
In reply to What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by femlite on October 14, 2003, at 16:58:06
I chose mine because I do admire wildflowers. They are able to flourish anywhere - even in the ugliest of situations - and they bring joy to so many people.
Posted by DaisyM on October 15, 2003, at 14:57:22
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by Penny on October 15, 2003, at 8:04:35
My dad is a master-gardener and he thinks Daisies are weeds. I love them because they are strong and grow almost anywhere. They enhance other flowers instead of shining on their own. I had yellow roses and daisies in my bridal bouquet. I am hoping to "flower" into a Daisy one of these days!
Posted by Ilene on October 15, 2003, at 15:53:31
In reply to What Does Your Screen name Mean? » Ilene, posted by femlite on October 15, 2003, at 6:57:23
> Ilene, your name is beutiful. Ive never seen that spelling. Is it irish?
>
>
Funny you should ask. My husband is 1/2 Irish-American. Most Irish spellings are strange--my SIL is named Siobhan, pronounced "Shavawn". "Colleen" is probably the Irish name you're half-remembering.I just didn't want to use my "real name" so I tweaked it a little.
Interesting how naming fashions change. When I was a kid the girls were named Lori/Laurie, Susan, Linda, Denise, Lisa, Deborah, Karen, Nancy, etc.
My daughter's friends are named Seana, Jessica, Jennifer, Heather, Ashley, Brittany, etc. My son's friends are named Sam.
I.
Posted by Nansun58 on October 15, 2003, at 15:55:14
In reply to What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by femlite on October 14, 2003, at 16:58:06
I know I'm real new to this site, so I thought this might help me let others know about me. My SN stands for my first name and sun stands for Sunkist, a knick name I had for years. 58 stands for my birth year.
Posted by Liligoth on October 15, 2003, at 20:16:32
In reply to Posters of Real Names are Bravehearts!! » Liligoth, posted by femlite on October 15, 2003, at 7:07:04
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thankyou Femlite! Actually I did post a reply to this topic but I either closed the window on the confirm page or some cyber goblin took it (happens a lot to me).
My name comes from wordplay on my real name.
As Im very pessimistic by nature I just cant accept that using ones real name will not lead to trouble. Though I must admit I always feel those using real names seem really genuine but then I start wondering whether it's just a pseudonym that cleverly looks like someone's real name. See, these things dont bear too much thinking about. cheers,
Posted by Liligoth on October 15, 2003, at 20:18:01
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen name Mean? » femlite, posted by cubic_me on October 15, 2003, at 7:02:22
that's so nice. Ice cube would have been awful, sounds like some teen rapper kind of name
Posted by Liligoth on October 15, 2003, at 20:22:39
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean? » femlite, posted by madwand on October 15, 2003, at 8:58:41
I love that description. I will look for those books. Ive only read his Doors of His Face Lamps of his Mouth.
Posted by Dinah on October 15, 2003, at 21:02:58
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean? » femlite, posted by madwand on October 15, 2003, at 8:58:41
Posted by timidly on October 15, 2003, at 21:22:25
In reply to What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by femlite on October 14, 2003, at 16:58:06
I use Timidly because it describes the way I approach life.
Posted by Emme on October 16, 2003, at 7:38:18
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by Penny on October 15, 2003, at 8:04:35
Not my real name, but a variation on a nickname.
Emme
Posted by madwand on October 16, 2003, at 8:51:38
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean? » madwand, posted by Liligoth on October 15, 2003, at 20:22:39
It is two-book series. The first on is called
"Changeling" and the second one is called "Madwand" (hopefully the doubledouble quotes will work, as I think there is more than one book called Changeling). It is an old series but is being re-released (in fact the latter does not come back out until January, although there as some used editions around).
Interesting that you have only read Doors and it is practically the only Zelazny book I haven't read (not sure exactly why). I have enjoyed nearly all of them (except "Eye of Cat" which I just couldn't get into). In fact it is with great joy that I notice that his estate has authorized a continuation of the Amber series (a prequel series -- how Amber came to be).
Michael
Posted by madwand on October 16, 2003, at 12:39:31
In reply to Zelazny » Liligoth, posted by madwand on October 16, 2003, at 8:51:38
Rats -- that didn't work. My doubledouble quotes ended up pointing at something called "The Changeling Bride" (single quotes intentional here
). Zelazny's book can be found at: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743458192/drbobsvirte00-20
but I don't know how to massage the URL to give Dr. Bob's site "credit".
Michael
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 16, 2003, at 23:25:21
In reply to Re: Zelazny » madwand, posted by madwand on October 16, 2003, at 12:39:31
> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743458192/drbobsvirte00-20
>
> but I don't know how to massage the URL to give Dr. Bob's site "credit".Thanks for thinking of me, I took care of it. :-)
Bob
Posted by fallsfall on October 17, 2003, at 7:04:08
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by Penny on October 15, 2003, at 8:04:35
Penny,
I liked you before I knew you because I liked your name. I had a dog (springer spaniel) named Penny through most of my growing up years. I wanted to tell you that I had a dog with your name, but I didn't know how you would take it! So now I can. Penny is a great dog name (but also a good people name...). My dog's real name was "Independence of Tamarack" (Tamarack was the kennel she came from).
Give the really Penny a pat from me.
Posted by Arrianna on October 18, 2003, at 0:58:49
In reply to What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by femlite on October 14, 2003, at 16:58:06
Chose the name Arrianna because I love it. May be an alter ego?? To me, the name Arrianna rings beauty and peace.
-Becky
(p.s. I'm 29)
Posted by girlygirl on October 18, 2003, at 16:03:44
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean?, posted by ratgrrl on October 14, 2003, at 18:12:05
> 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?
>
>Hey Ratgrrl! Cool! I'm a MASSIVE riot grrl fan, Bikini Kill, Sleater-Kinner, Bratmobile, Huggy Bear, the whole lot! You ever been to a Ladyfest?
GG xx
PS My name is the first one i could think of after I realised the last name I used (which was a cracker, by the way) could be recognised cos it was also the name of my band! I just had this horror that someone would type it into Google and it'd come up. ARGH! i dunno if I ever am a girly girl particularly. I spose it has got a kind of riotgrrl slant as well... ;-)
Posted by Penny on October 20, 2003, at 11:17:51
In reply to Re: What Does Your Screen Name Mean? » Penny, posted by fallsfall on October 17, 2003, at 7:04:08
> Penny,
>
> I liked you before I knew you because I liked your name. I had a dog (springer spaniel) named Penny through most of my growing up years. I wanted to tell you that I had a dog with your name, but I didn't know how you would take it! So now I can. Penny is a great dog name (but also a good people name...). My dog's real name was "Independence of Tamarack" (Tamarack was the kennel she came from).
>
> Give the really Penny a pat from me.
Thanks!My Penny was being called 'Baby' by the rescue group that found her. They had only had her a week and didn't know her name. And my other dog had a name starting with 'P' so I decided to stick with that theme. Pen's a black schipperke-chi mix. Small (13 lbs) with a curly black tail and dainty feet and she's just a mess.
My other dog (Puddin') is pure mutt. No idea what she's mixed with.
And I guess if someone I know comes lurking on this site, if they didn't know who I was before, they certainly do now. Oh well...
P
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