i'm not a brad pitt fan but the movie was very good.
they took some liberties with homer's work but i was impressed none the less!
maverick
I took my mom to see it. As we came out, one of the employees at the theater asked me if we'd enjoyed it. When I told her that the book was better in my opinion, she said "Cool! There's a book based on this?" Struck me kinda funny.
Honestly, I thought it was a fun movie, but Brad Pitt is not a strong enough actor to portray someone like Achilles. I liked Eric Bana, though.
hey everybody,.
i wanted to let you all know that my wife's letter of da was announced last tuesday (5/11/05) .
we are having her first ever birthday celebration this weekend.
Dang, that's great! Happy Birthday! Hope it's a fantastic celebration.
Insomniac
i'm taking a chance that you still read this forum.
remember when your d&d character was named kartol?
i just graduated from college; our mom and my future hubby were there, but it would have made my day to have you there, as well.
I'm taking a chance that you still read this forum. Remember when your d&d character was named Kartol? I just graduated from college; our mom and my future hubby were there, but it would have made my day to have you there, as well. You will always have my love and support should you decide to just walk away from this nasty little cult; I can't put into words how good it feels to be (mostly) free. Venita and Bernadette send love, too.
It's very easy to set up an account here; anonymity is well-protected, and the vast majority of the people here are kind, caring, and have been where you are. I'd love to be able to talk to you here, if you ever decide to dip your toe in the water. Remember, if you change your mind, you can always walk away with no repercussions from these people. Love always-E.
did anyone watch csi this evening?
i think i missed something important to the ongoing grissom/sarah plot.
while they were in the back of sam braun's limo, the station ran a public safety test- screechy noise that obliterated the dialog.
Did anyone watch CSI this evening? I think I missed something important to the ongoing Grissom/Sarah plot. While they were in the back of Sam Braun's limo, the station ran a public safety test- screechy noise that obliterated the dialog. What did they say to each other?
I know, I know, I'm such a geek for caring, but it's the only tv show I watch regularly, and it's driving me up the wall that I missed something. Thanks, all.
how many of you balmpots have ever had the travelling bug before?
how close have you come to just simply dumping everything, donning your backpack and making off for new horizons?
perhaps you have already caught the travelling bug and already seen many exciting new places, new, strange to you cultures and experienced the life on the road, on a minimal budget.. can you tell us where you would like to go, where you have been and any stories about your travels?
Yeah, dh, Maine. Where all the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children are above average. You must visit us if you get the chance, esp. if you like backpacking-our trails are as lovely as our women.
how many of you balmpots have ever had the travelling bug before?
how close have you come to just simply dumping everything, donning your backpack and making off for new horizons?
perhaps you have already caught the travelling bug and already seen many exciting new places, new, strange to you cultures and experienced the life on the road, on a minimal budget.. can you tell us where you would like to go, where you have been and any stories about your travels?
Celtic- it all sounds wonderful! It's nice that you're able to do this; take lots of pictures and be safe. You should, however, be wary when visiting the US. My great-grandfather had the idea to travel through all 50 states, working along the way. He started in an obvious place, geographically-Maine, our most Northeastern point. As it happened, he was so bewitched by the beauty of our state and its women that he never left. He married one of the women, built a house, raised a huge family, and NEVER LEFT. So, please be careful when traveling through Maine and Tennessee, that you don't get too bewitched, as well.
how many of you balmpots have ever had the travelling bug before?
how close have you come to just simply dumping everything, donning your backpack and making off for new horizons?
perhaps you have already caught the travelling bug and already seen many exciting new places, new, strange to you cultures and experienced the life on the road, on a minimal budget.. can you tell us where you would like to go, where you have been and any stories about your travels?
I've driven from the Northern US to the Southern US, and back, a number of times, but it was to reach a destination. I've always wanted to slowly meander across the continent, perhaps taking on work occasionally to pay my way and meet people. I'm not a skilled outdoorswoman, so maybe towing a small camper is a better idea than trying to pitch my own tent! It still amazes me that I've barely seen any of our neighbor, Canada; I need to remedy that.
Ahh, it would be so nice, just me, my truck, and the open road- you've got me thinking of ditching my apartment for a few months!
2 for me---the doctrine of the "faithful and discreet slave" and the whole "blood thing"......and you?????
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That women are inferior. What a load of cow-pie that one is!
i really hesitate to post this, because it's very weak for me to ask.
i am asking because i am emotionally distraught.
i am losing another brother.
Hell, woman, there is no such thing as "overreactive" or "too sensitive". Humans are supposed to cry and yell and lash out when they're upset. Just watch babies and children- they give free vent to their emotions all the time, until the adults train them not to. It's a form of honesty; trying to hold back tears or anger is bad for your soul. Just try to feel the rest of it- love, happiness, hope- just as intensely as you do the bad stuff.
Now, you already know this part, but nobody else here does:
Years ago, sometime in the late 80's, I was at your jw family's house and got talking to you. I don't remember how it came up, but some mention was made of treatment for mental health problems. In the lamest j-dub way imaginable, I said something to the effect of "well, if they just trusted in Jehovah, they wouldn't need these doctors!" Looking back on that day, I'm amazed you didn't smack me! You were cool, though. You quoted some study you'd read that found that witnesses have the highest incidence of mental health problems of any religion. I was skeptical to say the least; it sounded like Satan was making you slander the organization, to lead me astray! You said lots of sensible things over the years, but this turned out to be the crucial one.
I filed it away under "questionable apostate misinformation" and continued on being a dub. Eventually, still a dub but dating a terrific worldly man (who is now my partner), I started learning to use a computer and internet search engines. Not knowing what else to type in one night, I typed Jehovah's Witness mental health into google or yahoo. And up popped a list of websites- freeminds, virushead.net, silent lambs, etc. After some initial panic (Eeek! Apostate lies!!) I actually read what they had to say.
Long story short, I'm no longer a witness, but my relationship with the Divine is deeper than ever. I didn't break up with my man, as the elders told me I had to, and marry a witness guy who'd keep me submissive and pregnant; my partner and I are now into our 5th year together. Instead of pioneering to trap more people in that sorry excuse for a religion, I went to college to better myself and the world I live in. Instead of cleaning the hall on Saturdays, I'm doing charity work to help children and animals. I helped my mom free herself from the borg, and I'm working on rescuing my brother and his family now.
So next time you feel down on yourself, just think of the effect your words and actions have had on this planet. In a very real sense, you saved my life, and I will always be grateful to you for that. Your brothers and sister all know how much you love them, and they love you right back, even when your emotions get hold of you. Don't doubt for a minute that, whatever the next life turns out to be, you'll see your brother again, and he'll be rewarded for all the good things he's done in his life; so will you. You'll be in my prayers tonight, and I send love and blessings to you, and peace and comfort to your brother.
..do you remember what you wanted to do when that was a ' reality' ?
is it still important to you to do them?.
what hopes and dreams were you longing to fulfill.... have you started to live them now?.
I was going to have a nice home where I felt safe, a big bed with lots of pillows, and a few flowers outside. I believed I'd be in love with a great man, however I never could imagine him living with me, just pictured his home, my home, and the two of us getting together whenever we felt like it. And, I pictured myself reading books and learning lots of new things.
Funny thing is, I'm doing all that stuff now, and I don't have to wear long, flowery dresses and carry around bowls of fruit, like in the pictures in the publications. Thank the Goddess for that, anyway!
