title- Lone Traveler on the Moon
link-Gayle Mattern, Gaylem2841
quote- "I was looking out the window, watching a sandstorm blow, rocking us gently. Outside was a moonscape, barren and forbidding...I felt like we were alone, just us against the moon...too soon there was the cold light of day."

Thanks for the opportunity- I love this one.

Dear Lisa,
I wanted to submit this for another writer. I loved it and thought it was worth re-visiting:
"Dearly departed landlord"
http://open.salon.com/content.php?cid=43817

It's about Steve's comical relationship with a late, beloved landlord.
It's fairly recent, but I felt it didn't get enough play. Thanks,

G

Lisa--I added a sentence as you requested....

A Boomer Coming Full Circle
http://open.salon.com/content.php?cid=40279

A baby boomer reflects on presidential elections past and present.

Lisa - You are a treasure to do this. I've already seen a few blogs enjoy success the second time around because of you.

I'm including a link to a post I wrote last week which received no ratings (the one that is showing on there is from a friend of mine in an attempt to get it read). I'm wondering if the post is really that bad or if it was simply overlooked.

Title: I Bought A Flag Today (and it feels good!)
Link: http://open.salon.com/content.php?cid=42062
Quote: As an unwilling participant in George W. Bush’s 8-year epic failure, I’ve lost many things...Of all of the things I've lost, though, none feels quite as disturbing as my inability to stop associating the American flag with George W. Bush.

By the way, I did look up and read all of the posts that were put on your initial blog request and truly found many gems in there. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. I know that you're helping many writers get a second chance at reaching an audience.

title-The "Yes We Did" Paper Chase
link-http://open.salon.com/user_blog.php?uid=3542
description: detailed events surrounding my post election newspaper chase (quote:"...but I believe I found something more profoundly precious today – the courage to dream again.")

Lisa, thanks for putting together this compendium and I wanted to mention to a post by Monsieur Chariot from early June entitled "Sunday avec le Monsieur."
http://open.salon.com/content.php?cid=2541
There are beautiful illustrations along with M. Chariot's fascinating and descriptive text about his illustrations shown. Joan Walsh was the first to comment on the post, too.

Title: The Dark Night - A Personal Story About Gays and Murder

Link: link

Description: How one of my closest friends was beaten to death by gay bashers. "Because then as now, prejudice, hatred and violence were the weapons others used to confront a lifestyle that confused, offended and clouded their mainstream judgment."

This is such a good idea, thank you! I have actually considered reposting this, not only as a tribute to my friend, but because of its relevance today.

I wrote this back in the beta days, and only a few people stopped by (that I knew of, based on comments and thumbs). It's funny how you never can tell what people will be drawn to - but I thought maybe more women shared the difficult relationship with their mom that I suffered, and could relate: http://open.salon.com/content.php?cid=2995

I am a lucky beta member, which means my average post does get more look than a newer member. I wasn't so much seeking an audience for me, and wanting to hear from other women about the topic.

"Two Weddings and a Funeral" is one of my favorites, another early one that slipped past. I think it is funny and has a point. (I doubt Kerry and company will make this one an Editor's Pick as they did my other forgotten one, but I do think it is special).Thank you, Lisa.

http://open.salon.com/content.php?cid=23937

Gary, that was such a generous thing to do!

Gary, that was such a generous thing to do!

Title: Forget MILFS: Beware the Paws
Link: http://open.salon.com/content.php?cid=12893
Sentence or two:
"I’ve come up with a new name for a different kind of woman.
PAWS: Penis and Wallet Seekers
What these women want is a man with substance and we’re not talking sexy equipment packages. We’re talking wallets, the bigger the better, and preferably cash…lots of cash. Penis is optionl.

So for these women, it gets down to this: She wants a penis and a wallet. The penis is optional.

This compendium is CLOSED at this time. Questions? Contact me by e-mail about our next project. Thanks! Look for the compendium to post shortly!