Another joke in the same vein as the one my husband pulled is the diamond pin gift. You put a dime and a pin (safety pin) in a jewelry box. You tell the person you bought them a diamond pin. When they open the box, they get a "dimeNpin".
MsMcDucket
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Got any dirty tricks up your sleeve?
by ButtLight ini havent pulled too many pranks in my life, but i would love to!
the last one i pulled, was on my brother.
i cut a piece of limburger cheese the size and shape of a bar of soap, and put it in his shower.
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Got any dirty tricks up your sleeve?
by ButtLight ini havent pulled too many pranks in my life, but i would love to!
the last one i pulled, was on my brother.
i cut a piece of limburger cheese the size and shape of a bar of soap, and put it in his shower.
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MsMcDucket
My husband played a prank on me. He gave me a small jewelry box. I was suprised and happy. When I opened it up, a bug on a spring jumped out! I screamed and threw the box down! It wasn't a real bug, but it scared the heck out of me!
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Possible baptism loop-hole
by vomit ini am a fader... actually i probably would be considered fully apostate for my views.
but i will do almost anything to avoid shunning.
well thinking over my life, i got baptised at 15 or 16. so i think it rules out getting an annulment.
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MsMcDucket
Midwich, I think it would be called "capacity to contract". You can get more info on the web.
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Possible baptism loop-hole
by vomit ini am a fader... actually i probably would be considered fully apostate for my views.
but i will do almost anything to avoid shunning.
well thinking over my life, i got baptised at 15 or 16. so i think it rules out getting an annulment.
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MsMcDucket
I wonder if you can get it annulled if you can prove that you were mentally unstable at the time?
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Missouri or Kansas
by theredhead in.
is anyone on this forum from misssouri of kansas?
thank you in advance
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MsMcDucket
I live in Kansas.
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Why can't you just move on?
by atypical inthat's what my wife said to me the night before last.
i was making an observation about the way my family and other jws in my life are constantly trying to get me to go to a meeting or read an awake, but they never want to sit down and address the questions i have raised to them.
she then asked me why i can't just move on.
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MsMcDucket
I found this on the web, and I thought that it might be of some help, so here it is:
Mastering CommunicationEvery marriage has some form of communication: discussing the logistics of daily life, talking about the children or even arguments. Just because you are talking, doesn't mean you are effectively communicating. To truly master the art of communication, it is necessary to understand the different components of exchanges between two individuals. The information below is your personal course, for marriage help on marriage and communication 101.
- Know the Factors Involved:
It is a common mistake to think that communication between you and your partner is only about the two of you. There are four major factors that can hinder effective communication:1. Norms and Attitudes:
As human beings, we take experiences and interactions of our past and incorporate then into our thought process. If your partner grew up in a home where money issues were never discussed, they may have a preexisting sensitivity to financial topics. If your partner was scolded excessively as a child, they may react strongly to the simplest of criticisms. These are examples of attitudes or norms that can interfere with your communication. It is important, as a couple, to try and understand your partner and any barriers that may exist so you can more effectively overcome these obstacles and get to the heart of the matter you are discussing.2. External Noise:
Your environment can have a major influence on communication. If there is excess noise or distraction, it may be impossible to effectively discuss important matters. It is critical to choose the right time and right place for detailed discussions about your partnership.3. Internal Noise
It probably isn't the best time to bring up buying a new car or replacing an appliance when your spouse has just walked in the door from a terrible day at work. Likewise, it is probably best to delay a conversation about intimacy when your partner has just had a fight with a friend or lost a love one. Realize that our state of mind is often driven by the emotional or physical strain we are feeling at the moment. Be sensitive to these "internal" distractions and communicate accordingly.4. Timing
A conversation can't happen in the 10 minutes you have between finishing your breakfast and running off to work. Be sure to leave yourselves amble time to hear each other's perspectives and come up with some options. - Be Prepared
In a partnership there is day-to-day communication that occurs off the cuff. Who will drop off the dry-cleaning? What do you want for dinner? What time will you be home? This is the simplest form of communication that exists in every marriage.It is also critical to communicate in greater length about your partnership. If you need to bring up a sensitive issue or make decisions together, prepare yourself before entering into that conversation. Too often, for example, we'll attach very abstract emotional issues to more tangible conversations around finances. One partner might complain that the other works too much and is neglecting chores when, in reality, they feel neglected themselves. Take private time to think about what you want to communicate and make notes if necessary. The clearer you are about your wants, needs and issues, the more likely your partner is to understand them.
- Listen Like A Mirror
It's a phrase normally associated with psychologists -- "what I hear you saying is..." -- but the premise is universal. Don't be afraid to reiterate your understanding of your partner's comments in a conversation. This helps clarify their intentions as much as your understanding of the communication. This is particularly important if a high-level of emotion is involved in the discussion. Often you can make an irrational conversation more rational simply by assuring your partner you are listening and helping them clearly articulate their messages. - Pay Attention to the Nonverbal Communication
Research says that the majority of what we communicate isn't actually said through words. Facial expressions, vocal tone, body posture and other nonverbal elements can be a big part of communication. If you say you aren't mad at something with clinched teeth -- the message will probably not be believed. It is very important not to let the non-verbal reactions to another situation, like a bad day at work or a problem with the children, carry over into a discussion about your partnership. - Focus Communication on Action
Many couples feel that they have the same arguments all the time. If your communication is seeming cyclical, it is either because you are not translating those discussions into action or the problem isn't one that can be solved. Make an effort to leave every discussion about your partnership with a clear set of "action items."
Having just highlighted the "big picture" essentials on mastering communication, we've compiled a list of questions to get you and your spouse started on enhancing your marriage and communication. The questions below have been adapted from a retreat organization- Retrouvaille- to give you some leads on how to start talking. Retrouvaille, which means "renewal" in French, encourages participants to answer "in loving detail." Some people may find it helpful to write down their answers and then discuss. Others find it easier to confide when they awake in the middle of the night. Take your time. Nobody is scoring the responses.
Begin with a little fantasy like "how would we feel about winning the lottery?" That's a lot less threatening than "How do I feel about the way you handle money?" Most of the questions have something to do with finances, because money triggers most marital misunderstandings and often symbolizes deeper concerns like trust, love and security.
- If we had twice the income, would we be any happier?
- How do I feel about how we handle money, individually and as a couple?
- How important are possessions in my life, your life, our life?
- How does each of us feel about how we balance the checkbook?
- Are finances getting in the way of our intimacy?
- What do we like best about ourselves and each other in how we handle money? Least?
- How does each of us feel about letting somebody outside the family borrow the car?
- How does each of us define "financial security" and how have our definitions changed over time?
- How does each of us feel when we want something we can't afford?
- What's the hardest thing to talk to each other about and why?
- When was the last time we complimented each other and about what?
- What steps can we take to talk and listen to each other more?
Actions During Marriage - Know the Factors Involved:
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Why can't you just move on?
by atypical inthat's what my wife said to me the night before last.
i was making an observation about the way my family and other jws in my life are constantly trying to get me to go to a meeting or read an awake, but they never want to sit down and address the questions i have raised to them.
she then asked me why i can't just move on.
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MsMcDucket
She then asked me why I can't just move on.
Ways to move on:
Buy a Buddha and put it in a prominent place in your home.Buy a cross and hang it from your rearview mirror.
Get a license tag that says Apos8 or Ex-JW
Paint your front door red.
Have poker parties at your house on the night of the meetings.
Ask her if she's just trying to start an argument so that she can have sex?
Put windchimes all around your house.
Wish everyone a happy birthday.
Say bless you when someone sneezes.
Have the delivery man with a prominent sign deliver blood sausauge to your home.
Give your wife flowers on Valentine's Day.
Play your favorite non-JW Christian song.
Wear a Speedo on meeting days (Out in the yard if it's not cold.).
Ok, so, instead of arguing with your wife, leave the house and start working on an anti-witness project. This may keep her off your back for awhile.
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Why can't you just move on?
by atypical inthat's what my wife said to me the night before last.
i was making an observation about the way my family and other jws in my life are constantly trying to get me to go to a meeting or read an awake, but they never want to sit down and address the questions i have raised to them.
she then asked me why i can't just move on.
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MsMcDucket
Just flip them the bird!
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Why is this guy laughing?
by JH inhttp://www.thepocket.com/wavs/moneypit3.wav .
i guess this guy was laughing because a jw said........ .
fill in the blank .
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MsMcDucket
I guess this guy was laughing because his JW wife said.......that she wanted him to get baptized.
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JDub Rapper
by Clam inafter seeing kw13's post about rap in the kh i began looking through a list of famous jdubs http://www.adherents.com/largecom/fam_jw.html , i hadn't realised that the rap artist jah rule had been a jdub.
i wondered if the gb would let such a "brother" put together a rap promo for the society, something along the lines of.
hes one bad brother hes the big creator.
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MsMcDucket
Gerald Levert raised a Jehovah's Witness:
http://atlanta.creativeloafing.com/2005-01-13/vibes_feature2.html
| FEATURE
01.13.05Gettin' grown
R&B's Gerald Levert mixes love with politicsBY EDWARD M. GARNES JR With his gruff soulful tone, Gerald Levert has sounded like a grown ass man for most of his two-decade-long career, but his latest album, Do I Speak For the World, might be his most mature effort to date. His ability to woo lovers into submission remains unquestioned. Yet there's something new on this album, more of a concern with what's going on in Bush's post-9/11 America: political deception, terrorism, airport security, and modern ghetto life. In advance of his Atlanta concert with his pops, the O'Jays' lead singer Eddie Levert, Creative Loafing caught up with Gerald by phone to talk about an album that may well land him on the government's no-fly list.
Creative Loafing: Explain why you decided to go political on the new album?
Mother is very religious and raised me as a Jehovah's Witness when I was younger. When you look at it, big corporations in love with money, the tsunami and God taking all of these lives -- it's just like what the Bible and Revelations said. I am not trying to be a preacher, but every great artist like Prince, the O'Jays, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder all spoke on issues of the world. This is a coming-of-age album for me. I have to show some growth and leave a body of work for my kids to say that their dad helped changed the minds of people. If I get backlash for speaking from my heart, whatever.
How have you remained a viable artist in a musical landscape where R&B often takes a backseat to hip-hop?
It is funny because I was an advocate for merging hip-hop and R&B when me and [the trio] LeVert did the song "Just Coolin'" [with Heavy D. in 1988]. But I never thought it would turn into hip-hop versus R&B. Still, I have always stayed true to my roots in R&B and maintained a base like Patti LaBelle. [But it's hard.] Luther Vandross has one of the most flawless voices in the world, but because he is a black man, folks discriminate on where his music can be played. Great as he is, there was not a huge interest in him until after his stroke. Ray Charles has his highest-selling record when he is dead.
Why do you think mediocre artists often outsell artists with substance?
There are times when I see Usher and others selling 8 million albums, and I feel that my music is just as good. [The scene] has become so materialistic and is no longer about the music and who is writing songs of substance. It pisses me off when people call music "beats."
The song "So What (If You Got a Baby)" is a beautiful love letter to single mothers. What motivated it?
I was done with the album and this brother, Gerald Issac, followed me all around New York and in the studio and encouraged me to do this special song for women. After he played it, I went right in and recorded it. When you enter a relationship with a woman, you should be part of her kids' lives. If you truly love that woman, you have to love everything that comes with her.
A lot of folks don't have a father figure at home, but you have your dad on stage with you every night on tour. What is that like?
Sometimes I get emotional and cry. A lot of times I look hard into his eyes and regret a lot of things I've said in the past. We often hug and kiss, and it is surprising for everyone to see two black men express love because there are so many people who hate their dads. There are a lot things we've both done that we don't like, but once we respect each other as men, we see our own humanity.
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