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by John Philipp
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Thought~Byte No. 72

February 20, 2008 04:16 PM EST (Updated: May 26, 2008 07:36 PM EDT)
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Thought~Byte No. 72

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Comments: 174

John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:16pm EST
Concept and words by John Philipp. Drawings by Phil Frank.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:16pm EST
Thought I'd experiment with doing this in article format. You can see the previous 71 Thought~Bytes posted to date by searching for "thoughtbytes" under "images" or going to Images on my namespace.
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Beth H. Feb 20, 2008, 4:20pm EST
I like being more than an image--I like substance. So I guess that I'm me.

Article works for me, John. I saw it as I was buzzing through one of my groups.
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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Feb 20, 2008, 4:23pm EST
Hmmm, that's a point to ponder.
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Dee - Nature Babe! Feb 20, 2008, 4:23pm EST
I like it and an article might work better. I don't see all photos but I catch more articles.
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Astrid Stromberg Feb 20, 2008, 4:24pm EST
funny, I was just contemplating this very thought yesterday!
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Kelly M. Feb 20, 2008, 4:27pm EST
Very true!
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:30pm EST
You've got plenty of substance, Beth.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:31pm EST
Hi, Nana. Ponder away.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:31pm EST
Thanks, Dina. We'll see how this goes.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:31pm EST
"Great minds..." Astrid.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:31pm EST
Thanks, Kelly.
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sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Feb 20, 2008, 4:32pm EST
great point!
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Ely B. Feb 20, 2008, 4:32pm EST
thats is true
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vickie f. Feb 20, 2008, 4:33pm EST
Me and my shadow, are one we have worked together too long, thing is she has more spunky then I do LOL
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:34pm EST
Thanks, Sheila.
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Barb (Gather Site Ferret) Carlson Feb 20, 2008, 4:34pm EST
But ... what IS my image? I'm not sure I have one. LOL! I think I've dedicated my life to destroying other people's image of me! Hmmm ... no image ... is that like being a vampire?
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:34pm EST
I think so, Ely.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:35pm EST
You're saying you're a team, Vickie?
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:36pm EST
Your image is in your mind, Barbara, until you decide to delete it.

Not at all like being a vampire whose image is in a casket :)
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Barb (Gather Site Ferret) Carlson Feb 20, 2008, 4:37pm EST
What is your definition of image, then?
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carolyn b. Feb 20, 2008, 4:38pm EST
A good one.
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Jeanie C. Feb 20, 2008, 4:40pm EST
That's so very cute, and very deep when you think about it. Thanks!
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:40pm EST
Ah, Barbara, I'm just here as a catalyst, not to do the thinking for you.

Define image in a way that this makes sense to you.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:40pm EST
Thanks, Carolyn.
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Barb (Gather Site Ferret) Carlson Feb 20, 2008, 4:41pm EST
My definition is that image is how OTHER people see you...
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:41pm EST
Thanks, jean. These are best when you think about them.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:41pm EST
The time isn't important as long as you get there, Dan.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:42pm EST
Works for me if it works for you, Barbara.
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Beaker (just Beaker) Feb 20, 2008, 4:44pm EST
I love this one! I was thinking something like this today as I was picking up Junior at school, how all the Moms have their Mom face on....
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Chelsea R. Feb 20, 2008, 4:46pm EST
:)
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:46pm EST
Good example, J.K. My favorite is when people have their Dance face on, also known as Mr. Cool ...
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:46pm EST
;)
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Kathryn E. Feb 20, 2008, 4:47pm EST
Very clever!
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 4:50pm EST
Thanks, Kathryn.
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Warren Keating Feb 20, 2008, 4:54pm EST
Way cool. Inspirational. Well done.
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Georgiana S. Feb 20, 2008, 4:55pm EST
Sort of like no matter where you go, there you are.
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Kimberly Ripley Feb 20, 2008, 4:58pm EST
I'm working on it....really, I am!!
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Greg Schiller Feb 20, 2008, 5:05pm EST
Hi self!! Meet yourself!!
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 5:05pm EST
Than you, Warren. I appreciate it.
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N A Feb 20, 2008, 5:05pm EST
John, that says so much and really speaks to me. Thanks. :) I'll take that one and run with it, I do believe.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 5:06pm EST
Sort of, Georgiana.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 5:06pm EST
I believe you, Kimberly.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 5:07pm EST
Greg, right on. Many people have never introduced themselves to themselves and are the poorer for it.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 5:07pm EST
It's all your, Rana. Whatever speaks to you here, belongs to you.
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F. Jeanette c. Feb 20, 2008, 5:08pm EST
this is very true. the more I thin k about it ther truer it is.

10 4 u
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 5:11pm EST
At some point you'll have to stop, Jeanette :)
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Timothy S. Feb 20, 2008, 5:14pm EST
Very wise!



If you like true stories, check out the high school Diaries
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Steph-in-NE ..... Feb 20, 2008, 5:15pm EST
cool It remeind me of Iam what I am,,,
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 5:24pm EST
Thanks, Timothy.
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Curt L. Feb 20, 2008, 5:24pm EST
Great, J P! Sending a 10 your way!
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 5:24pm EST
That you are, Steph.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 5:24pm EST
Thanks, Curt.
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Vivian P. Feb 20, 2008, 5:27pm EST
Are you talking about me ??? LOL
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 5:36pm EST
If the shoe fits, Vivian :)
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Sophiya S. Feb 20, 2008, 5:36pm EST
so true
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 5:38pm EST
I'll take your word for it, Sigriet.
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Roxanne N. Feb 20, 2008, 5:43pm EST
Very cute, thanks for sharing.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 5:49pm EST
You're welcome, Roxanne.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 5:50pm EST
That's you, Judi. Worts can be your friends.
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David C. Feb 20, 2008, 5:51pm EST
Great one, John.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 5:54pm EST
Thanks, David.
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Cheryl B. Feb 20, 2008, 5:57pm EST
Very good. Thanks John.
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Robert - just a simple man - B. Feb 20, 2008, 6:01pm EST
I am fortunate enough to have mastered an honest portrayal. I have met several folks on line and then in reality and they're all amazed that there isn'y any substantial or noteworthy difference. Including my lovely fiancee. I am who and what I say I am. It's so much easier that way.
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Umar, Abu Nurain Feb 20, 2008, 6:03pm EST
True, John Philipp, true!
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CyberGwen ! Feb 20, 2008, 6:04pm EST
Interesting...you are just a shadow of you you can become!
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Umar, Abu Nurain Feb 20, 2008, 6:06pm EST
Robert, with my tongue in cheek, I must ask who it is you're portraying? ;>)

Also, I'd be a little concerned if my on-line self and my in-person self were indistinguishable. Think about it.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 6:08pm EST
You're welcome, Cheryl.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 6:08pm EST
I hope I can say the same, Robert.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 6:09pm EST
Thanks, Umar.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 6:09pm EST
Wow, Gwen. That's a great way to say it.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 6:10pm EST
Thinking ... Umar.
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Susan Sparkman Feb 20, 2008, 6:19pm EST
I lived, or should I say survived behind the "lawyer" image for way too long!
It got really hard to just be me, or to even know where the "lawyer " ended and I began.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 6:24pm EST
How so, Julie?
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Landen Michaels Feb 20, 2008, 6:24pm EST
Good one, John.
And what if I decide to be my image?
Do I disappear?
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 6:25pm EST
Well, you sure as heck know now, Susan! (Unless you're wearing a francophile image though they're getting a little dear with the falling dollar :)
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 6:26pm EST
An interesting metaphysical question, Landen.

Landen?

Now where did he go?
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Susan Sparkman Feb 20, 2008, 6:29pm EST
John, are we dancing? To what tune? Dancing is free, no worry with the falling dollar...
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 6:29pm EST
Not to me, Julie. More important, how do you see yourself.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 6:30pm EST
OK, Susan. I won't worry. And, you're right, dancing is free.
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Randall C. Feb 20, 2008, 6:32pm EST
Is Image everything?? Or just a thought of You, comparing to others??
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Alice N. Feb 20, 2008, 6:35pm EST
Good thought. I'll have to think about this one.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 6:36pm EST
Thanks, Odd. Whatcha drinking there?
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 6:36pm EST
It's whatever has value for you in this context, Randall.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 6:37pm EST
Good for you, Alice. That's why they're called Thought~Bytes. Thought because they need thinking and Bytes, in small enough chunks you don't get mental indigestion.
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Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 20, 2008, 6:42pm EST
Deep, man. Very deep.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 6:43pm EST
Louder, Lydia. I can't hear you down here.
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Regina L. Feb 20, 2008, 7:14pm EST
10 from me
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Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. Feb 20, 2008, 7:17pm EST
Oh, GAWD... I hope I'm more than just my "image"... cuz if that's all I got... I'm going down for the count... QUICK...
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 7:18pm EST
Glad you're laughing, Christi.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 7:18pm EST
Thanks, Regina.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 7:19pm EST
That is true, Jean, but a lot of people think their image is more important that they are — at least they behave that way.
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James R. Feb 20, 2008, 8:04pm EST
John, I like this. Too many people hold back from being who they really are.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 8:07pm EST
Thanks for the quote, Michelle.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 8:07pm EST
Thank you, James. That is so true.
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Jan S. Feb 20, 2008, 8:39pm EST
My mother often says how my daughter "is truly her own person" Who else would she want to be? We are who God made us. We cannot be better than that.
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Marie J. R. Feb 20, 2008, 9:01pm EST
you are so right John,,, Bless you,,,
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Larry H. Feb 20, 2008, 9:07pm EST
thanks for sharing you wit and drawing.
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Digital Diva S. Feb 20, 2008, 9:10pm EST
Thanks for posting this to Best Original Photos, Art and Writing for 2008
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 10:32pm EST
A point well made, Jan.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 10:33pm EST
Thank you, Marie. I appreciate that.
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John Philipp Feb 20, 2008, 10:33pm EST
And thank you for your regular readership of these and your comments, Larry.
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