Suggest an Avatar for Hubbers you follow

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   sunforgedposted 13 years ago

   A fun thread is going http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/86450 discussing Avatar selection.
   
   Personally, I identify Avatar selection as an important part of branding and promotion in the world of online writing.
   
   So in the course of reading the forum thread, I figured Id share that one writer Cagsil that have read for years here, IN MY OPINION, would be better served with an avatar such as:
   
   
   
   Again, i dont see Avatars as a reflection of personality but rather a potential element of interest that could attract a reader or identify your brand in some way (perhaps across multiple networks)
   
   Often, others can see a different approach when they have some distance from the matter ... so does anybody out there think they have a good suggestion for branding/identity of HUbbers they follow?
   
   Or you could try the "train method" suggest an avatar for the hubber above .. but that really only works if you have followed their work. Thought it might be fun and informative for some and help get the concept of branding/promo more into the forefront.

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   Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

   

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      Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      

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         Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Greekone.

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            sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Ive read more of GreekOne's forum posts than hubs.
            
            But, I think your current avatar is a solid and powerful image and wouldnt think to change it myself.

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               Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               I dont recall writing any hubs lol

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               manlypoetrymanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               True...but perhaps maybe something a little more "animated" could help...that one looks about as ancient as stone
               

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      sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I guess I have an affinity for soaring bird images. Since that is a T-shirt design from my spreadshirt shop circa 2002. Probably, an early return for an image search for "sunforged'
      
      thanks for the suggestion, I could prob run with any of the tshirt designs, forgot that shop existed.

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         Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         How about this one?
         
         

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   Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

   I like the hat.. but I dont smoke

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      Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Neither did he. It was a prop

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      Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Tommy Cooper was fantastic, never failed to bring a smile to ones face

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   Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

   found this little diddy on line...
   
   

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      Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Wow. I am honestly, and this does not happen often, speechless.

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         Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         relative?

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            Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            No, my real name is not Hollie Thomas. Now wonder my traffic sucks.

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         sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I dont think a sex predator mugshot is a very good idea.
         
         I read a hub and scanned titles of yours. I can see a correlation between travel/tropical somehow ... but that particular bird makes me think of Toucan Sam commercials.
         
         I dont think its a bad choice though, certainly wont drive anyone away or seem inappropriate to your topics.

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            Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            I'm in the Uk, haven't seen the Toucan Sam commercials. Perhaps I should become a whale?

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   SimeyCposted 13 years ago

   I've been trying to come up with an Avatar or brand for myself.
   
   I originally had my 'face' as my avatar, and then a cartoonized face as my avatar - now I have this silly 'clip art' thing!
   
   Any suggestions for a new avatar would be really helpful.

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      sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Help SimeyC out!  (http://simeyc.hubpages.com/)
      
      Ive read hubs of yours, our topics cross sometimes, I became accustomed to your face in the "related hubs" section.
      
      Have to think a bit, did prefer the faceshot to your current clip art

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         sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

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            Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            I became accustom to seeing his face shot, so I am unsure what to recommend.

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               Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Help me out, too. I'm using the name of a sex offender and an avatar associated with unhealthy, crappy commercial garbage processed food. This cannot be good.

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                  sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  so, you figured out toucan Sam .. to be fair, your not even using a Toucan, just the image that pops into my 80's (US) saturday morning cartoon brainwashed head

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                     Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     What is more concerning is that you think Toucan Sam is appropriate and represents my content? ...

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                        sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        no! lol, ...  I was ignoring my own personal association with a tropical bird in that pose.
                        
                        I really doubt everyone who sees a tropical bird thinks 'fruit loops" ... I just watched too much GI Joe (and associated Kids cereal cartoons)

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                           Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                           Sorry, I have a new editor in one of my other jobs. I have become a little defensive, in fact when I posted the above I was filled with rage.( and lots of self doubt) My new editor is seriously lacking in sensitivity (and honesty)

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      vocalcoachposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      You are way too talented and gifted for your present avatar. I will see what suggestions I can come up with.

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   kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

   

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   paradigmsearchposted 13 years ago

   
   Damn, I look good!

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      Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      You look inquisitive.

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      Uninvited Writerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I like it!

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         kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         smokin hot baby

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      mary615posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I love this one!  I think you should use it.

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         vocalcoachposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Oh yes...I agree!

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   kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

   
   
   is this breaking any rules, I'll sit on it awhile

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      Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Oh, Christine

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      Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      damn i hate overly-wooden chairs!!!

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      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for the new picture.

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         kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         

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            Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            

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               kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               you have that one except i had figured out which way the chair goes
               
               thank god for skype and wood pegs 

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                  Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  I'm going to check on that, but I don't think so.
                  
                  Edit: I was correct, I don't have that picture. I have no picture of you sitting in a wooden chair.

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                     kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     oh ya your right it was aluminium kewl

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                        Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        If you're talking about the silver swivel chair then yes. I also have one of you sitting in a chair that does have a back, but the chair cannot be seen in the picture and I know it has a back to the chair because you're leaning backwards in the chair. I cannot go into any more about the picture, so don't ask.

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      sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      So should I surmise you only follow yourself?
      
      Or do you suggest that other hubbers use you as their profile image. That actually would be fun wouldnt it?
      
      Your profile images always seem spot on and alluring anyway.
      
      You might get just a bit more clicks if you were to be posing with a stool though.

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         kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Okay sun that was hilarious,, ps nice avatar, still laughing

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   Pearldiverposted 13 years ago

   This Suits Randy Goda$50winner For Sure
   
   

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      Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      LOL!  How did you know I had a long..er...nose, pearldiver? 

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    Mighty Momposted 13 years ago

    
    
    
    My choice for Ms. Hollie Thomas
    Shall I explain the rationale behind the "holly" made into the shape of the divine feminine (reminiscent of the Da Vinci Code) leading to a decided yet subtle point?
    Well, I guess I just did.
    Yes, that is how I visualize you, HT.

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Hey Mighty Mom,
       
       I think you should switch back to your Super-girl picture.

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          Mighty Momposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          
          
          For our Canadian "one and only" friend
          
          Cags,
          Supergirl will return after the holidays. Right now I'm getting ready for T-Day then I have my Christmas MM costume. Besides, how can you miss MM if she doesn't occasionally go away?
          BTW, You are looking very Reality Bytes-ish these days, my friend.

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             Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             

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       Richieb799posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       This looks like a pair of lacey white knickers

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          Mighty Momposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Uh oh. I don't think Hollie Thomas would be flattered by that comparison!!

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             Richieb799posted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I'm talking about the picture above, tell me it doesn't?

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                Beth100posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                have to be honest.... that's what I thought too!  (especially after Kimberly's photos....) 
                
                I'll put on my thinking cap.... but I don't know how good my idea will be.  Afterall, look at me:  I'm freezing on an ice floe in the Arctic wearing a Canadian bikini!! 

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                   Mighty Momposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   Which is the perfect avatar for you!
                   Can't picture one better.
                   I will try again with my Hollie Thomas.
                   I do see the lacy panties now. That is absolutely NOT how HT would want to be conveyed.

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       Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Now this is me. Iike it. And, if the avatar summons the image of lacy white knickers that should be worth a bit of traffic and a good few clicks.

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       Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       i'm still going with this one, the more I look at it the more I like it. MM, you are genius.

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    sunforgedposted 13 years ago

    well, the panty impression may go away if shrunk down to profile image size. Less lacey detail .. more play on negative space / delta symbol at that scale I imagine.
    
    I didn't even see the panties .. I saw right through them, one could say

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       

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    sunforgedposted 13 years ago

    I like the new one  Hollie!

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       Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you Sunforfed. Was going to go with MM's suggestion but could not download the bloody thing. Found this beauty, though!

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

    

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       bbnixposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       

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    Beth100posted 13 years ago

    @ MM -- thank you!! 
    
    
    @ Hollie -- I like your new avatar!!!  Suits you perfectly!!! 
    
    
    @ Sunforged -- how's it going?  and the wee one?? 

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    MickeySrposted 13 years ago

    The first time I saw Kimberly's avatar she instantly reminded me of two of my favorite female personas - I'm curious if anyone knows who these glorious females are . . .   
    
    
    
    
    

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       kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I LOVE MICKEY THE SR

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          MickeySrposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Kimberly,
          
          Do you know who these two fantastic women are? It's not just their striking good looks that makes them remind me of you - they are both interesting female characters.

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             kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             yes I do and you rock while making my day!  Yours coming up..................

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                kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                
                
                
                sweet as pie too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                
                
                

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                MickeySrposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Even as a prepubescent little boy I always thought Alanna was easily and by far the most beautiful woman in comics, and always right there by her heroic love's side.
                
                And, I don't recall her character name in this Star Trek episode (I'm not THAT much of a geek), but I always thought Nancy Kovak was easily and by far the most beautiful of all of Capt Kirk's romantic interests . . . and, that her tears intoxicated men into forsaking all in their interest to adore her, made her a very compelling character.
                
                And, Nancy Kovack herself is a remarkably interesting woman - stunningly beautiful, particularly well-suited as the conniving temptress (as in the original "Jason & The Argonauts") she was in fact a very smart and very benevolent woman . . . at the height of her career she left behind her standing as one of the most sought after beauties in Hollywood, when she married conductor Zubin Mehta, to devote herself to her marriage and fund raising - her charitable functions are considered THE events of the season by the upper-crust types and she is regarded as the ultimate hostess by the elite . . . using all her charms and station to raise money for her charitable causes.
                
                . . . and who in movies is prettier . . ?
                
                
                

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                   kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   wow incredible!  How are you today?

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                      MickeySrposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      Kimberly,
                      
                      I'm doing fine. Just returned from taking one of my many grandson's out to lunch and to shop for his birthday gift . . . all the pizza I could eat and an evil electronic glove to electrocute his brother & sister with. Now I'm just lingering around the house waiting anxiously for your review of my . . .
                      
                      http://mickeysr.hubpages.com/hub/Collected-Scratchings
                      
                      . . . and even my ~
                      
                      http://mickeysr.hubpages.com/hub/What-I … A-Response
                      
                      . . . how are you doing today - I hope the day unfolds with a bounty of some of your favorite things . . . get some really good won ton soup, curl-up under your coziest blanket, and rent 1947's "The Ghost And Mrs. Muir" tonight.If anyone is prettier than Nancy Kovack, it's Gene Tierney in this film . . . she was always attractive, but something about her in this film, her age, the lighting, I don't know but she doesn't look just so radiantly gorgeous anywhere else as she does in this movie. Even if you've seen it before, in the end you will cry the most hauntingly peaceful cry . . . grandly sweeping score by Bernard Herrmann contributes so much (as he always does).

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    PhenomWriterposted 13 years ago

    Can this image be ever used as a Profile Picture?
    
    
    
    

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    PhenomWriterposted 13 years ago

    If you didn't like that one - then what about this one?
    
    
    

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       MickeySrposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       . . . looks like Jerri Blank's less attractive older sister.

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

    this is attention getting
    
    
    

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       kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

    or
    
    
    
    

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

    all followers use this one i think
    
    
    
    

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       bbnixposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I'll make this avatar one of my many stored away for a rainy day, it seems to call to me. I don't know what it is, but I do know it is very, very special to me, among the many others of my best friend in the world.....

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       PhenomWriterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Photoshop Creativity CS 11...

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

    morning mickey
    
    
    

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

    Mickey Gilley?
    
    
    
    
    
    

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       MickeySrposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       aww c'mon . . !? . . I'm being so sweet (though admittedly, truthful) with you, and I get Mickey Rooney and Mickey Gilley?!
       
       . . . don't you think this is a bit more realistic?
       
       

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          kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          definitely!
          
          ps can't wait to read your 2 pieces of art!

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             kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             
             
             definitely mickey rourke!
             
             
             

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

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       bbnixposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Oh sure I can take it.....I'll just hop in the jacuzzi behind my ear and think of my younger days when my empty word bubble meant I had nothing to say...

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

    

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       bbnixposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       

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    AEvansposted 13 years ago

    Kimberly you look like her. It should be your signature.

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       kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       blushing laughing and loving you
       
       changing avatar now

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          MickeySrposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          . . . ok, sort of - but only with your own arresting dark locks . . .
          
          
          

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    MickeySrposted 13 years ago

    Here is Kimberly; a compelling woman from an unfolding story, told in single a haunting image . . . I only know bits of her from fragments and glimpses here, but in a fleeting and non-detailed manner, I feel I know her deeply - Kimberly, stepping out of an ensnaring blackness and into light, revealing a beauty that defines her and that she defines ~
    
    
    
    
    Kimberly

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    MickeySrposted 13 years ago

    . . . a gorgeous avatar for someone ~
    
    (not as beautiful as the one that precedes it, but beautiful)
    
    
    
    

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