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Any Dave Matthews Band Fans ?? Your favorite CD's or Songs by Him ??

by flipper in

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17 years ago

i have enjoyed seeing this musician explode upon the music scene in the last 15 years or so.

his mix of blues, jazz, rock & roll with great musicians playing uncommon instruments seen in a rock band - make his music all the more interesting !

here are some of my favorite cd's and songs by him and his band .

17 years ago

Confession 17 years ago

Freaky hell, I can't believe Shawn is my friend... He is, no doubt, high on something as he writes his review of DMB. When I visit him next month I'm going to force feed him with all the DMB in my i-Pod.

As you can see from my avatar, Dave Matthews Band is a favorite of mine. When I was still working in radio, I filled in on-air at one of our stations and found myself playing "Ants Are Marching" from their "Under the Table and Dreaming" album. I didn't get it; didn't think much of it. It wasn't until their album, "Crash," that I caught on. True, it didn't seem like the music I liked to identify myself with before. But, despite finding it difficult to categorize, I became a fan. To me, in addition to having superb musicians in the band, I find their music very...free and passionate. That may not be what you like. Fine. It's what I like. It's non-judgmental, smiling, partying and free... It's what I like to blast through my outdoor speaker system when I'm swimming in my pool on a nice, warm, moonlit Phoenix night. Something strong on the rocks--or a glass of red wine, maybe a nice cigar--and Dave Matthews--accompanied by the free-flowing sounds of my pool's natural-rock waterfall.

I like nearly everything they've put out--including all the live albums. Instead of trying to identify all of my favorites, I'll just list the songs I put onto a CD for my babe-a-licious, Kenyan girlfriend a few weeks ago... Crush, Bartender, Say Goodbye, Grey Street, I Let You Down, Two Step, #36, The Maker, Dancing Nancies, Crash Into Me, and Lover Lay Down. I also love to hear their latest live rendition of All Along the Watchtower.

I've seen them live twice. I must do it again.

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Captives of a Concept

by Mickey mouse in

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17 years ago

what a fantastic book!

i really enjoyed it.

i loved the way don cameron refused to get bogged down with arguing for an alternative scriptural interpretation to the witnesses.

14 years ago

Confession 17 years ago

Absolutely, Mick. One of the best ex-JW publications I've ever found. Excellent work by Cameron.

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American Politics...leave it to the Americans

by Who are you? in

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17 years ago

simons board rules "if you don't like the policies, you are free to leave" sounds a lot like the neocons battle cry of "my country love it or leave it"...the irony is palpablesimon's disdain of american political ideology is understandable.

i remember on my first of dozens of trips to europe, standing in line to board the ferry that crossed lake chiemsee to one of king ludwig's castles.

though we were talking quietly, it became apparent that we were a couple of americans mixed in with the german majority.

17 years ago

Confession 17 years ago

Simon: Of course I knew these people like to try and twist anything that is said to suit their agenda. I also know that the neocon types are not the brightest bulbs in the box so needed to put it in a language that they couldn't misinterpret ('cause I'm sure they imagine their copy and paste propaganda is some sort of intellectual debate ...).

Problem: The majority of those who found fault with Simon's words were not "neocon types," were they?

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American Politics...leave it to the Americans

by Who are you? in

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17 years ago

simons board rules "if you don't like the policies, you are free to leave" sounds a lot like the neocons battle cry of "my country love it or leave it"...the irony is palpablesimon's disdain of american political ideology is understandable.

i remember on my first of dozens of trips to europe, standing in line to board the ferry that crossed lake chiemsee to one of king ludwig's castles.

though we were talking quietly, it became apparent that we were a couple of americans mixed in with the german majority.

17 years ago

Confession 17 years ago

People were simply asked not to paste the propaganda that was starting to appear regularly.

Correction: "Republicans and neocons" were warned not to.

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Great article on Homosexuality and choice...

by avishai in

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17 years ago

http://www.whosoever.org/v2issue2/warren.html.

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wonder if they're an xjw what with the use of the word jehovah....

17 years ago

Confession 17 years ago

I was glad to read this statement...

In the long run, it doesn't matter whether orientation is caused by genes or conditioning! What matters is how people choose to declare themselves!

I've always gotten a kick out of those who assert that homosexuality is always an issue of nurture--or nature... As if we're in a position to know for certain such a thing. I'm sure many are born gay, but I'm sure some have been influenced in that direction. In the end, they are who they are.

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Elders supposed contact DF&DA once every year???!!!???

by Quotes in

17 years ago

i was speaking to my mom on the phone yesterday, and despite my trying to avoid it, we got to talking about wacky jw topics -- again.

actually, it was nearly unavoidable, since she had just returned from her summer convention.

aside: nice way to celebrate your wedding anniversary, mom & dad; at an assembly!

17 years ago

Confession 17 years ago

By very early 2006, my mother had questioned my former congregation to find out if anyone had requested my "publisher card." She was informed they hadn't, which meant I wasn't attending meetings.
This really pisses me off. Why would your Publisher Record Cards™ be any of your mother's business? There ought to be some confidentiality. When I moved to a different province, the local Elders™ never bothered to request my Publisher Record Card™, they just started a brand new one. The CO vouched for me because he knew me and my family from the old congregation and he had just been assigned to the Circuit™ to where I'd moved. Not protocol, but I'm sure I'm not the only one whose Publisher Record Card™ never got forwarded.

As you might imagine, I too felt heat beneath my collar, realizing that, at 40 years of age, Mommy had just phoned "the boys" to officially check up on me. I was told that the elder said to her, "Well I'm very sorry to tell you this, but...no one has requested his publisher card, so this must mean he is not attending meetings or trying to be part of a congregation in California." This is a lovely, little arrangement for keeping track of us. Can you say, "Masters Over Your Faith"? Bite me.

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Elders supposed contact DF&DA once every year???!!!???

by Quotes in

17 years ago

i was speaking to my mom on the phone yesterday, and despite my trying to avoid it, we got to talking about wacky jw topics -- again.

actually, it was nearly unavoidable, since she had just returned from her summer convention.

aside: nice way to celebrate your wedding anniversary, mom & dad; at an assembly!

17 years ago

Confession 17 years ago

I was DFd in May of 2004. After playing their game, I was reinstated in March of 2005, and promptly attempted a fade by moving across the country in June of 2005. I have not been to a meeting since May of 2005. By very early 2006, my mother had questioned my former congregation to find out if anyone had requested my "publisher card." She was informed they hadn't, which meant I wasn't attending meetings. I finally told her I no longer believed the WTS was what it claimed to be in March of 2006. An elder from the local congregation (in this new California city,) stopped by, but I told him my daughter and I were unavailable. Later my ex-wife told me Mom had called this brother, asking him to "go try to save my granddaughter."

I've since moved to Arizona. Although my address has been readily available and I am listed in the phonebook, no local elders have stopped by or tried to contact me. Further, I've had the same cell phone number and e-mail address for at least eight years. A few times I received one of those "forwarded" e-mail messages from a former JW friend who probably just had me in some bulk list. Aside from that? After having been reinstated, none of the elders (or others) from my former congregation (or congregations in its vicinity) have made any attempt to contact me.

You should know that I'd like to keep it that way.

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Gone full circle...time to say bye

by digderidoo in

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17 years ago

i feel at the moment to keep posting on this site is doing me no good.

i used to post here many years ago and came across many things jw related that made me feel angry towards the way i was brought up.

in particular the 607 issue and the generation change.

17 years ago

Confession 17 years ago

Paul...I certainly understand why you no longer like the feeling of "bashing" the WTS. I thought I'd just make a few points...

The idea that 587 is very well supported (much more so than 607) does not mean we should necessarily be bashers of the WTS.

The idea that there may be "evil JWs" does not mean we should be bashers of the WTS.

The fact that they changed on a dime their position on "generation" does not necessarily mean we should be bashers of the WTS.

The fact that many JWs are "sincere people" and that the WTS may have been "sincere in making the mistakes they have," might separate them from people or groups who are obviously and avowedly evil. But it does not mean that they are not a dangerous organization.

I've often wrestled with the idea that they may be more "sick" than "evil." But regardless, it's a very good idea for us to warn others not to fall into their arms--and to be supportive of those who've been cast off by friends and family for merely admitting they don't think it's The Truth anymore. And it's worth considering that, just because someone starts out well intentioned, does not mean we can rationalize what they've become, if we find that their efforts to minimize their sins, protect themselves and magnify their authority have resulted in the oppression of those whose loyalty they demand through threat.

But I'm primarily suggesting that, while many here do 'jump on the bashing bandwagon,' it is not necessary that we do so in order to take part in this forum. For some this is a place to let their pain and anger bleed into cyberspace. For some it's a place to find connection with people who understand their bizarre stories. For some it's a place to try and help others cope with their difficulties, while being helped themselves.

I wish you well.

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When Does Dependency Become Unhealthy?

by Hope4Others in

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17 years ago

we all have been dependant at one time or another or someone to some extent, i'm sure this question may stimulate various different .

feelings and responses to what you would personally describe as being too much.

this can be in many different area's of relationships whether marriage,.

17 years ago

Confession 17 years ago

I guess I'm drawing a line between the simple use of the word "depend" and that of "dependency."

I think it's good that a nation might, for example, make monetary provision for a person who has legitimately fallen upon hard times. It's good to know that, should such a thing happen, there is a "safety net" he can "depend" on. BUT...when a person comes to see that safety net as a way of life--and when he sees such a provision as an "entitlement," we've entered into the area of "dependency."

And that's incredibly unhealthy.

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When Does Dependency Become Unhealthy?

by Hope4Others in

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17 years ago

we all have been dependant at one time or another or someone to some extent, i'm sure this question may stimulate various different .

feelings and responses to what you would personally describe as being too much.

this can be in many different area's of relationships whether marriage,.

17 years ago

Confession 17 years ago

We probably have to define the terms. For instance, what do we really mean by "dependency"? I mean, I can depend on the mailman to bring my mail. I can depend on the cab driver to get me to my destination. I can usually depend on a good friend to be there for me when I'm in a fix. But, I'd say, anytime I come to "depend" on another person to "complete my life" or "make me happy," I'm in danger of great disappointment.

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