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[LoisB]

Johnny Depp and Sean Penn are the two that ring true for me. Substance abusers, bad boys, never grew up...

I had the biggest crush on Sean Penn after he was in the movie with Elizabeth McGovern--the period movie where it was WWII and they played the piano together. Loved that movie! I wonder what my 16-yr-old self would think if I knew how Sean Penn turned out?

I always hoped, still do, that Smokey would turn into Robert Downey and make the necessary changes in his life. Ahhhhh... Ironman :-)

[BklynMom]

I guess the thing that is crazy about AB is that he isn't the druggie. He is trying to be a grown up but its impossible for him. You guys should read his rant - its online if you google NYmag Alec Baldwin. it really is a look inside the mind of an insane man.

I love Sean Penn even now. Racing The Moon, so good.

[LoisB]

Racing with the Moon!! That was it!

I just see it in Robin Wright's face. The weary look of the longtime wife of an alcoholic.

[BklynMom]

I emailed xH yesterday about the tragic death of 2 mutual acquaintances. Xh did not reply.

This is the only email I have sent in several years not about the girls or finances.

By not replying he is making me feel like I did something wrong. I would have sent this type of email to a neighbor if we shared a mutual friend.

My brain knows i did nothing wrong but the rest of me thinks I should have not emailed him. But to me to not emailing would have been strange.

[LoisB]

No, Brook, you did nothing wrong. It was kind of you to tell him.

I had a similar situation a few months ago. A mutual friend died of a heart attack. I told Smokey and received no response. He didn't even acknowledge it. It's where their head is at. Let it go. You were kind in telling him.

[wishing, hoping]

Their head(s) is (are) in the clouds. They cannot grasp the real world. I had that experience with H yesterday. We met at D's school performance and after it was over he just walked out. No words, nothing. Didn't try to go by her class to wave to her, didn't say goodbye to me or try to make small talk or anything. I was p*$$ed at first. I felt like he felt he was too good to respond or talk to me. But then I thought, why? He is off in his own little world and he will be there until he is forced to leave that world. I am better off.

He will respond if and when he feels like responding. You did nothing wrong. He would more than likely be angry if he found out and you didn't tell him. You can't win, so just do what you need to do.

WH

[BklynMom]

Thanks Heather & WH I need to be reminded sometimes. Also WH you are so right that I am damned if I do damned if I don't.

Just need to record - this is he weekend. He only has every other weekend. I have full custody. Anyway he cant pick up friday night because he is working late so he will pick up Saturday morning. Then I found out from my babysitter he has her coming over Saturday at 6p.

I ache for my kids. My little one, D3, has had no time with him. She does not like him or know him. I constantly tell her Daddy loves her but it doesnt work. Anytime Daddy's house is mentioned she says she doesn't want to go.

Love you guys. Life is good.