Posts by arwen

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Have you recieved your Secret Santa gift yet?

by Lady Lee in

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many were sent out early.

presumably some of them have or will be arriving soon.. many choose to wait to open their gift while others can't stand the excitement.. whether you open it immediately or not please let us know it has arrived..

arwen

Havent received mine yet. Still hoping though! I see my giftee has not received his yet either but he should be getting it soon. I will keep checking here..

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Secret Santa Wish List 2009

by Lady Lee in

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for those of you who signed up for the secret santa 2009 list here is where you give your secret santa an idea of things you might like.

it's hard enough to give gifts to people you know nevermind people you have never met.. so bearing in mind the $15 limit give us an idea what your favorite interests, colors are, or what things you might like.. in the past people have suggested something for their new christmas tree, a book, a cd of their favorite music, something from where their secret santa lives (something with the city's or country's name on it or an widely known item.. once people get their name they will be able to check back here to get an idea of what your interest is before they go shopping.. if you say "anything" or don't post then expect a surprise..

arwen

My gift was sent yesterday from Amazon.com so hopefully it will get there before Christmas..

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JW Friend Contacted Me...

by tall penguin in

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this seems to be a big week for me with all things jw-related.

i made my reappearance here a few days back after a two year absence.

i recently did a podcast interview on my experiences as a jw (i'll post the link on friday when it is up online) and now i've been contacted out of the blue on facebook by a gal who was a close friend of mine back in my jw days.

arwen

Hi Tall, Hope the reunion goes well. You might just be her road "out" for good.. I think you should write a book. You have a very interesting life and are such a wonderful gifted writer.. x0.... Dont be a stranger to the board.

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What is your favorite poem? Here is mine

by HappyGuy in

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thou hast made me endless,.

such is thy pleasure.. this frail vessel thou emptiest again and again,.

and fillest it ever with fresh life.. this little flute of a reed thou hast carried over hills and dales,.

arwen

How did you live your dash?

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning...to the end.

He noted that first came her date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years. (1934 -1998)

For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth...
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars...the house...the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard...
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile...
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy's being read
With your life's actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

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Lawyer Letter copy to Judicial Committee

by Gayle in

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charles, smith & bellah.

a professionall cof*qp*.t!on.

attorneys at law .

arwen

I did this my my DA letter as well and I am sure my name has never been announced from the platform. I am sure the gossip mill was wild. Some of the JW's speak to me and even hug me and then others look the other way when we meet.. I always try to smile at them if I see them.. and tell them I great I am doing now.. so who knows..

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Secret Santa Wish List 2009

by Lady Lee in

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friends

for those of you who signed up for the secret santa 2009 list here is where you give your secret santa an idea of things you might like.

it's hard enough to give gifts to people you know nevermind people you have never met.. so bearing in mind the $15 limit give us an idea what your favorite interests, colors are, or what things you might like.. in the past people have suggested something for their new christmas tree, a book, a cd of their favorite music, something from where their secret santa lives (something with the city's or country's name on it or an widely known item.. once people get their name they will be able to check back here to get an idea of what your interest is before they go shopping.. if you say "anything" or don't post then expect a surprise..

arwen

i am not sure if I am on the list yet.. I hope so.. I would love an inspirational calendar, or anything pink..or any surprise. thanks.

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To you what was the Watchtower Socity's biggest lie ?

by The Almighty Homer in

yes, what was the biggest lie that you can think of, that persuaded you to realize that they were not who they said they were ?.

for myself it would have to be the year they picked as the destruction of ancient jerusalem 607 bc.. i have an assumption this was done purposely to coincide correctly with making 1914 an a important pivotal date.

in human history, which by all factual evidence it was not.. unassuming and deceiving manipulation for self marketing purposes.