Outlaw...I think you are correctomundo. Afterall the WTBS/Governing Body/Crazy Old Farts is affectionately known as "Mother." Who wouldn't do what their "Mother" told them to do? I think it's a very real possibility.
-BONEZZ
this was my post on another thread but it needed it's own thread so as not to topic/thread steal.
someone (voideater, i think...) made this comment on another thread, facetiously:armageddon has arrived!
but...invisibly.... this was my reaction to it, and i'm curious what people think.
Outlaw...I think you are correctomundo. Afterall the WTBS/Governing Body/Crazy Old Farts is affectionately known as "Mother." Who wouldn't do what their "Mother" told them to do? I think it's a very real possibility.
-BONEZZ
this was my post on another thread but it needed it's own thread so as not to topic/thread steal.
someone (voideater, i think...) made this comment on another thread, facetiously:armageddon has arrived!
but...invisibly.... this was my reaction to it, and i'm curious what people think.
I guess there's a lot of controversy about the Hitler/Christian thing.
-BONEZZ
this was my post on another thread but it needed it's own thread so as not to topic/thread steal.
someone (voideater, i think...) made this comment on another thread, facetiously:armageddon has arrived!
but...invisibly.... this was my reaction to it, and i'm curious what people think.
IMO...All it would take is one charismatic,"annointed", well-spoken GB member to take control and maneuver this unquestioning group of sheep into just about anything. True, a few may have their eyes opened but there would be enough true believers to cause a lot of problems. Let's face it, the borg has to lighten up on the flock or all that will be left is a smaller, hard-core group, frustrated that the "new world" isn't here yet and they don't want to die before getting their promised dream home and assortment of exotic pets.
Wasn't Hitler a Christian? (Think I'll have t-shirts made with that)
-BONEZZ
ever have one of those really weird moments?
part melancholy...fleeting and just weird.
it's like certain uncontrollable elements come together to create an overwhelming sadness...or maybe it's just the caffeine.. so here i am sitting in a starbucks, in one of the comfy seats...been here since opening at 6am...when all of sudden i'm reading the post by uzzah, listening to the starbucks channel play georgia on my mind by ray charles...followed by i left my heart in san francisco...fighting back tears to no avail....and everything around me is hazy.
Rachel...Thanks for the kind words. I feel bad because I know just about everyone on this board is or has suffered. I sometimes avoid other posts from people who are suffering just because I know it might trigger something in me. Sounds selfish doesn't it. I am getting better though and I sincerely hope that I can be more of a supporter for those who need it, rather than needing it myself.
Uzzah...Your post was eloquent and put together in such a way that it had that effect on me. Not your fault.
-BONEZZ
ever have one of those really weird moments?
part melancholy...fleeting and just weird.
it's like certain uncontrollable elements come together to create an overwhelming sadness...or maybe it's just the caffeine.. so here i am sitting in a starbucks, in one of the comfy seats...been here since opening at 6am...when all of sudden i'm reading the post by uzzah, listening to the starbucks channel play georgia on my mind by ray charles...followed by i left my heart in san francisco...fighting back tears to no avail....and everything around me is hazy.
Mr & Mrs Roller...You are lucky and very smart inasmuch that you know what you have. Best to both of you.
Avishai...I'm sorry we never got to meetup before you moved. I like the Nekkid lounge but sometimes it's too full. I'm not a Starbucks freak and do hang out at the local places but this particular SB has been great. Yeah, pm me...I'm still workin on my project. It took me 2 years to get my 1st one on and I'm only into this one a little over a year, so I guess you could say I'm ahead of the game. I'll tell you this, the subject matter is about as hot as it gets. I've never received such response. I just wish PBS didn't have their head up their ass.
-BONEZZ
ever have one of those really weird moments?
part melancholy...fleeting and just weird.
it's like certain uncontrollable elements come together to create an overwhelming sadness...or maybe it's just the caffeine.. so here i am sitting in a starbucks, in one of the comfy seats...been here since opening at 6am...when all of sudden i'm reading the post by uzzah, listening to the starbucks channel play georgia on my mind by ray charles...followed by i left my heart in san francisco...fighting back tears to no avail....and everything around me is hazy.
RD...sorry about the truck...but when the gods smile on you again, expect a much nicer truck. I know it's hard to think about better times when everything is sucking. If there's one thing I learned, it's not to say "nothing worse can happen." It seems that whenever I thought I had bottomed out something else happened so now I just accept whatever has been dished out to me and try to see the bright side.
I say this from experience...first I lost my 21 year marriage...then my very successful biz...then my dubbie daughter got super spiritual...then I got cancer...then I couldn't get a job for shit...then I became homeless. Now I have a steady girlfriend (thankfully with a good job)...I have my son out of the cult...I am going back to school...I am discovering financial aid-woo hoo...and was recently asked to teach a community college course in my field of expertise...the same field I cannot get a job in, prob due to my age. This has all been over a period of 7 years. I feel like Job. I just hope it all ends up like him. Life's a rollercoaster ride...you sure go down faster than you go up...but you will go up again. Keep the faith.
-BONEZZ
PS. Be thankful for Becky.
ever have one of those really weird moments?
part melancholy...fleeting and just weird.
it's like certain uncontrollable elements come together to create an overwhelming sadness...or maybe it's just the caffeine.. so here i am sitting in a starbucks, in one of the comfy seats...been here since opening at 6am...when all of sudden i'm reading the post by uzzah, listening to the starbucks channel play georgia on my mind by ray charles...followed by i left my heart in san francisco...fighting back tears to no avail....and everything around me is hazy.
WT... thanks. Sorry about the pnd scum/truck/building event...I guess that's what is known as a "defining moment."
-BONEZZ
ever want to speak to them , i was only a study but i thought it very odd and judgemental to not even look at them and i used to think what are they so scared of if they have the truth , i did not buy the satan stuff about them at all , cult , was what sprung to mind and started my doubts
We were leaving the Reno convention center as a family one afternoon after a session when we noticed at the last moment a man approaching us holding out a phamplet or paper. My young son, about 6 or 7 was reaching for it when my wife whirrled around an d yelled "No, don't touch that." With that the man turned around and walked away. I was puzzled and not up to speed but thankfully my extra-spiritual wife was on guard and saved the family from demonic posession. It was probably one of you guys...lol.
-BONEZZ
good day,.
talking about surreal - bonezz!
i was looking to start a new topic and clicked onto your thread and read about your melancholic moment in starbucks.
Compound...it would make my trips a little less expensive. Of course I only drink the hardstuff...pure, unadulterated black coffee. I never got into the mixes and it's a good thing because I'd be deep in debt. I think it's a wise move on their part because of the slowing/dead economy.
-BONEZZ (of the "Brother can you spare buck for coffee?" class)
ever have one of those really weird moments?
part melancholy...fleeting and just weird.
it's like certain uncontrollable elements come together to create an overwhelming sadness...or maybe it's just the caffeine.. so here i am sitting in a starbucks, in one of the comfy seats...been here since opening at 6am...when all of sudden i'm reading the post by uzzah, listening to the starbucks channel play georgia on my mind by ray charles...followed by i left my heart in san francisco...fighting back tears to no avail....and everything around me is hazy.
Journeyon...I agree that learning can be a very painful but good experience. It's all part of the old, "that which does not kill you, makes you stronger" philosophy. Everyone on this board who survives another day is made stronger than the most indoctrinated dubbie.
-BONEZZ