I read the post about how much to spend this year and saw a lot of um bug ex-jws. It reminded me of my mom growing up. I was always looking for a party or some kind of fun. I never celebrated any holiday because I was born in. My dad was the Presiding Overseer and we were Uber JW's except me. I always hated it. I just wanted to enjoy life. She would always say these depressing things at Christmas time, like "look at all the lonely people no one even cares about. It just all about money and commercialism". Then I grew up escaped had children. It took me years to just get the whole thing together. Now I LOVE IT!!! My ex-JW brother and his family come to my home for Christmas Eve, with my husbands family. We all exchange silly little presents, have a great meal and laugh and drink the night away. My brother even buys a tree now!!!I spend Christmas with my family and others a give out presents to two projects up in Bridgeport. The go to a friends home and enjoy each others company, and talk about how to change the world. Just alittle different from my mothers toally depressing view...Thank GOD I got out.
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I remember my mom making Christmas so depressing!
by Champion ini read the post about how much to spend this year and saw a lot of um bug ex-jws.
it reminded me of my mom growing up.
i was always looking for a party or some kind of fun.
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We love Christmas. Mt ex-jw brother and his family come to my home for Christmas Eve with my husbands family. We all give each other gifts. Christmas Day I take my family to give out gifts that our church donated to two different projects in Bridgeport. We usually go over another friends home and have dinner and play some silly game. It's just about enjoying each other, spending time with people, and hopefully helping someone other than yourself. (just my 2cents).
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For NYC/Brooklyn folks
by Champion injust wanted to let you know my son who is 17, is performing again at the bitter end in the village.
he sent them his www.myspace.com/nicholasjamesconforti , and they asked him to play in oct. they liked him and asked him back for a 30 minute set november 30th(sunday) at 7:30. if your around and interested in music stop by.
it's only $5 bucks to get in.
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Thanks everyone.. Also wheres the meetup on the 29th.. We have an early commitment 4-7 for a community service program I am involved with in Bridgeport Ct, but free after that.
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For NYC/Brooklyn folks
by Champion injust wanted to let you know my son who is 17, is performing again at the bitter end in the village.
he sent them his www.myspace.com/nicholasjamesconforti , and they asked him to play in oct. they liked him and asked him back for a 30 minute set november 30th(sunday) at 7:30. if your around and interested in music stop by.
it's only $5 bucks to get in.
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Oh I forgot I am going to film it and I'll put the link up for anyone who wants to see it...
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For NYC/Brooklyn folks
by Champion injust wanted to let you know my son who is 17, is performing again at the bitter end in the village.
he sent them his www.myspace.com/nicholasjamesconforti , and they asked him to play in oct. they liked him and asked him back for a 30 minute set november 30th(sunday) at 7:30. if your around and interested in music stop by.
it's only $5 bucks to get in.
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I am very proud, and happy he is not raised a JW and not allowed to go after his dreams. He in the midst of applying to college and has a bright future ahead. What a difference from my life being one of four kids raised in the "truth". Thanks...Patricia
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For NYC/Brooklyn folks
by Champion injust wanted to let you know my son who is 17, is performing again at the bitter end in the village.
he sent them his www.myspace.com/nicholasjamesconforti , and they asked him to play in oct. they liked him and asked him back for a 30 minute set november 30th(sunday) at 7:30. if your around and interested in music stop by.
it's only $5 bucks to get in.
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Just wanted to let you know my son who is 17, is performing again at The Bitter End in the Village. He sent them his www.myspace.com/nicholasjamesconforti , and they asked him to play in Oct. They liked him and asked him back for a 30 minute set November 30th(sunday) at 7:30. If your around and interested in music stop by. It's only $5 bucks to get in. His name is Nicholas, and we will be there. Patricia
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when is this board shutting down?
by Champion inand is there somewhere else to go?
thks, patricia
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Thanks for the information...Wow how sad to think about not being able to reach people who get it.
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when is this board shutting down?
by Champion inand is there somewhere else to go?
thks, patricia
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and is there somewhere else to go? Thks, Patricia
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Big Night in NYC
by Champion inmy son nicholas is playing for a songwriter session at the bitter end in the village tomorrow night at 7:00. he is 17 and sent his myspace and they called him two weeks ago.
it is so exciting for him.
amazing for me because my mom was a singer and gave it up for the "truth" in the early 50"s. life comes full circle.
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It was a great night for my son. He had about 25 friends show up. He did great and Larry who puts this show on asked him back to play for 30 minutes next time. I think he will play again in November and I'll let you know.. maybe will start the night with a ex-jw get together. Patricia
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Your favorite NEW bands or newest recent music from your favorites!
by restrangled ini ask this because my sons have moved out and always kept us up to date, and now i feel in the dark....i loved their newest favorites.....please post yours with links if possible!.
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This British bans elbow. Love them... .http://www.elbow.co.uk/