Redemption:Rather than use a religious reference to this enigmatic phrase, I prefer to use yet another definition for it: 'Recovery of something pawned or mortgaged.' Redeem:'To restore the honor, worth, or reputation.'Pretty straight-forward and simple on the surface at least. I feel fortunate in having my faith restored by people from this site who have offered friendship and wise advice. I have been reminded once again that for every bad experience, the balance of the universe generally provides a silver lining. In my case, I was fortunate to find the counter balance right here on the site where the unfortunate experience occurred.As my profile makes clear, I am not looking for a dominant at this time. Just friends. I have found many, and am grateful beyond words. It's even nicer that most that have contacted me in the last couple of weeks are local people whom I can meet in real life to share real frienship with. This kind of support is far beyond what can be found on an impersonal forum or behind a keyboard on an instant messenger.It also requires real honesty. Much needed honesty. I've found it's far too easy for some people to misrepresent themselves behind the anyonymity of a screen name. Suffice it to say that this wycked wytch has been redeemed through no effort of her own, but rather by the acceptance of those who matter to her, and also by those whose opinions and ideals matter to her. I continue to believe in honor, integrity and the indomitable human spirit. This site has provided me with access to some much appreciated and very sincere people. My thanks to those who labor to keep it going and strive to keep it as safe as possible.I had intended to write more tonight, but perhaps the yin and yang aspects would best be served for another entry. So for now, once more, bright blessings. And - thank you, MasterRedemption for helping to restore my faith. Many more genuine thanks go out to countless others who will also know who they are.

I have to admit I'm more than a bit amused now!Let's talk a bit more philosophy here:Guilt is a rope that wears thin.Ayn Rand  Learn to value yourself, which means: Learn to fight for your happiness.Ayn Rand   I need no warrant for being, and no word of sanction upon my being. I am the warrant and and the sanction. Ayn Rand, Anthem, 1946 Pride is the recognition of the fact that you are your own highest value and like all of man's values, it has to be earned. Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged  Rationality is the recoginiton of the fact that nothing can alter the truth and nothing can take precedence over the act of perceiving it.Ayn Rand, Atlas ShruggedThat which you call your soul or spirit is your consciousness, and that which you call your 'free will' is your mind's freedom to think or not, the only will you have, your only freedom, the choice that controls all the choices you make determines your life and your character.Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged  It is not advisable, James, to venture unsolicited opinions. You should spare yourself the embarassing discovery of their exact value to your listener.Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged, 1957  The evil of the world is made possible by nothing but the sanction you yourself give it.Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged, 1957  The spread of evil is the symptom of a vacuum. Whenever evil wins, it is only by default: the moral failure of those that evade the fact that there can be no compromise on basic principles.Ayn Rand, Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal, 1966  The Argument from Intimidation is a confession of intellectual impotence. Ayn Rand, The Virtue of Selfishness, 1964   Civiliaztion is the process toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public and ruled by the laws of his tribe. Civilization is the the process of setting man free from men.Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead (1943)  There is a level of cowardice lower than that of the conformist: the fashionable non-conformist.Ayn Rand Oh...I could keep going on and on with this, but why bother? I think that for those of you who have a clue as to what real honor consists of, I've already belabored the point. And aside from talking about 'Redemption' which will be the topic of the day for my next journal entry, I am done with this for now.Bright blessings once more. Lights out for me tonight. Some people will simply never understand the value of true morality. That doesn't mean I'm willing to let it ride indefinitely. Just that I've had my say for now. As 'they' say, though: Tomorrow is another day.Once again...bright blessings!  

J'accuse: French for 'I accuse.' The phrase comes from the French author and philosopher, Emile Zola, who successfully showed that French judges responded to the terms of a secret agreement rather than their oaths. You may wonder why I mention this rather arcane bit of information on a site such as this. It's simple actually. In the last week, attempts have been made to slander and discredit me based on speculation about what my real motives and intentions are. This entire campaign has been initiated by those who have incomplete information about me and seem to want to deny that I do have insight into areas that some people would rather not admit to, or worse yet, have to acknowledge.Some prefer to be deceived rather than face the truth. My best wishes to them. In the long run they will live with their decisions and deal with the consequences of their actions.And for those of you have displayed such a fond affinity for (drum roll, please): THE MALLEUS MALEFICARUM:Happy Wytch Hunting!Bright blessings

Glowing Testimonial!It's been reported to me that Collarme has been responsible for an unprecedented and seemingly glorious meeting of a man and woman who have connected here with Guiness World Record breaking speed. They were first spotted just three or four days ago in their first encounters on the forums. Take heart everyone! It's purportedly true -  they met right here on the CM forums in plain site of everyone and their relationship was such an instant karmic event that she has already relocated to his geographical area and has announced she's under consideration for his collar!I can't begin to say how very heartwarming this is for me.  This is just the kind of thing that should give us all perpetual hope that everyone here stands an equal chance at such a monumental and life altering event happening right here...yes! Right here in in just a matter of days we could all pack up and geographically locate to another part of the country and begin discussing consideration collars! And with absolutely nothing to go on but a few mails and forum posts exchanged here on site.Of course, I'd probably be even more enthusiastic about this heart warming tale if I actually believed in the truth of it rather than suspecting it as being an elaborate hoax that's being perpetuated for some perverse reason. Well, I guess I'm just going to have to work on my attitude so I can get this fortunate. I do need to stop being so realistic after all and learn to enjoy a good fairy tale when it's presented.  

Double, double, toil and trouble;Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble. A mischief maker come to light brings about the greatest blight.Ah well, now. The truth eventually will be evident.In the meantime, I'll continue to be around every once in awhile just checking my mail here and staying in touch with friends. Luckily, I don't feel the need to invest my entire life in the forums in order to maintain a presence of some sort. It's enough to have good friends to stay in contact with via the mail system and instant messengers.Still wishing most of you well, but for those that choose to misjudge me based on untruths and omissions that's your call and no concern of mine. Have tremendous fun!