Having hearts to give out makes me feel like a benevolent, yet capricious, deity.

[scarletwoman]

I love the DU "hearts" thing! I've been a DUer since 2001 - can't remember exactly when I registered, I had lurked for some time before then, but I signed up officially some time in 2001 and I was the 6,679th person to do so.

Anyway, ever the since the DU Valentine hearts thing got going - can't remember which year it was - I have always thrown as much money into the pot as I could manage at the time, so I would have a good supply of hearts to give out.

The first thing I do is look for those DUers with whom I've established a friendship over the years, as well as those whose posts I have always appreciated - even if they're totally unaware that I'm a secret admirer.

After that is the really fun part - I read through thread after thread and look for folks who don't have any hearts and give them one. Not everyone, just those who have posted something that has caught my eye because they seem to be on a compatible wavelength - that's the "capricious" part. And because these days I lurk much more than I post, there's absolutely no way they could ever, ever guess who gave them a heart.

Yes, this is a vanity thread. But I've been having so much fun, I just felt like saying something.

My love to all DUers both known and unknown for keeping this wonderful place alive.


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[hootinholler]

1. Haven't Seen you for a while

Good to know you're still kickin

[scarletwoman]

2. Honest, I'm here almost every day. I just don't say much.

I'm not big on arguing about stuff, it's just too tiresome. I like to stay on top of what's going on - but I rarely feel like chiming in.

I prefer to digest the news quietly and keep my thoughts to myself. There's not much I'd have to say that hasn't been said by someone else already.

And some things I might like to say would probably be too offensive for many here, and I'd rather avoid the hassle.

[hootinholler]

3. I hear ya

Sometimes I stumble to that level. It can be a hassle.

[Solly Mack]

4. It is fun, isn't it!

[scarletwoman]

5. It surely is. It's like being Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny all in one.

We are MYTHIC!!!

[Solly Mack]

6. Jolly and flush with a fluffy butt.

Sounds adorable.

[scarletwoman]

8. OMG! You literally made me laugh out loud!

"fluffy butt"? TMI.

[Solly Mack]

10. Santa (Jolly) TF (flush w cash) Fluffy butt = Easter Bunny

[scarletwoman]

11. Oh, I got that. It all just really cracked me up - the "fluffy butt" especially!

I'm just feeling all sentimental tonight... You're one of the "old friends" who's been one of the constants in all my years on DU - whether you knew I was paying attention to you or not.

[Solly Mack]

15. Likewise!

and Thank you!

[Liberal_in_LA]

7. giving out hearts is a lot of fun

[scarletwoman]

14. Oh yes, it most certainly is!

I'm thinking I'm going to have to buy some more soon!

[1000words]

9. A Goddess!

I believe in you.

[scarletwoman]

12. Of course.

[1000words]

13. Thanks.

[hfojvt]

16. me too

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x9250216

edit, and

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4475894

[slipslidingaway]

17. I love the hearts fundraiser ...

and suggested a shamrock giveaway years ago ... in the spirit of having the fun continue. It is so nice to give a surprise to someone else while remaining in the shadows.

I'll just say thanks to you all you have personally contributed, and thanks to those who gave me a heart and a smile.

[bluesbassman]

18. I like the sound of that.

Glad you're having fun, and glad you're here scarletwoman.

[The Straight Story]

19. Deity eh? Do you only accept the hearts from virgins and the like?

Mine have to be soaked in rum.

[MisterP]

20. hey, this is the first time I've thought of scarletwoman as like Nyarlathotep--but whatever works!

[rhett o rick]

21. That is very sweet. I personally think that people giving me hearts are

only mocking me. Just kidding. Damn you and your prayer wheel. I have been know to stare at it for ..................

[okaawhatever]

22. "My love to all DUers both known and unknown" how about the known, unknowns and the

unknown, unknowns on DU? Just kidding ya.