so i *finally* upgraded my old, heavy, tube tv to a new flatscreen, smart tv.
the install was much easier than i expected and i was very happy with my progress.
then i get to the set-up part of the installation.
@Barrold - Thanks for the tech info. Makes sense.
@Dagney - Hi! That's right~! I forgot about that thread. I think I may have even posted there. But it didn't REALLY register until it showed up unexpectedly on the screen of *MY* new TV in my own home.
so i *finally* upgraded my old, heavy, tube tv to a new flatscreen, smart tv.
the install was much easier than i expected and i was very happy with my progress.
then i get to the set-up part of the installation.
so i *finally* upgraded my old, heavy, tube tv to a new flatscreen, smart tv.
the install was much easier than i expected and i was very happy with my progress.
then i get to the set-up part of the installation.
Dang! I was hoping to imbed an image there. Can someone help me make it so people can see an image??
so i *finally* upgraded my old, heavy, tube tv to a new flatscreen, smart tv.
the install was much easier than i expected and i was very happy with my progress.
then i get to the set-up part of the installation.
So I *finally* upgraded my old, heavy, tube TV to a new flatscreen, smart TV.
The install was MUCH easier than I expected and I was very happy with my progress.
Then I get to the set-up part of the installation. This new TV has Roku pre-installed on it and I'm new to Roku, too.
I get to a point where I am offered to select from a list of 'popular', free sites/channels to be accessed thru my new Roku TV.
I did a double take when I saw the top of the list:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3etRi2brWXfQnFLbE95Smg3cjMtRTVtbHFtSFVVY0s1cUZz/view?usp=sharing
has anyone seen this?
when did that happen?.
http://www.jw-archive.org/post/137681838624/new-service-report-jwinspirational.
Crazy Flickering Light wrote: There's free wifi in the cong. So most of them without Internet download it at the kingdomhall. But you can only useJW.org other domains blocked. Only MS and up can surf free.
Really? I did not know this!!
MS and up get broader access? WOW
Should not surprise me, but it does.
powerful cover version of a timeless classic!
"hello darkness, my old friend, i've come to talk with you again, because a vision softly creeping, left its seeds while i was sleeping, and the vision that was planted in my brain still remains, within the sound of silence.in restless dreams i walked alone narrow streets of cobblestone, 'neath the halo of a street lamp, i turned my collar to the cold and damp, when my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light that split the night, and touched the sound of silence.and in the naked light i saw, ten thousand people, maybe more.
people talking without speaking, people hearing without listening, people writing songs that voices never share and no one dared, disturb the sound of silence.
it has been along time since i have posted something.
my wife and i have just moved to ny just west of jamestown.
our log house in pa was so far from everything it was costing us to much time and money.
{nevermind. I made a mistake and deleted my comment.}
hey all.
i haven't posted in forever and a day, but i feel like this is a great place to ask this question because of so many people who are unsure of their beliefs.
my mom was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer about four years ago.
I am so very, very sorry for the loss you and your family are feeling.
I don't have special insight into what happens at death.
The world goes on, but sadly, we do not. To lose life at a relatively young age and while surrounded by so much love is just so heartbreaking.
I think you can find comfort in your own words here:
Mom had a heart of gold. If there is a heaven, she is SO there. I haven't met anyone more deserving of it. I like to think of the verse about whoever was last being first. Mom would be the first in line for everything.
Seems that in the lottery of being assigned parents, you got a grand prize. Cherish our favorite memories of your mom.
Trust in the kindness of others and share your own unique abilities (inherited and trained by the woman you admire and miss) with the rest of humanity.
Again, though, very sorry for your pain at the loss of your mom.
is it just me?
Also, my Atheist family and friends seem to have much more varied (or highly challenging and focused) activities and interests in their lives. They work hard, play hard. And find delight in the exchange of ideas, experiences and sharing of themselves and their time.
They just don't seem interested keep banging their heads or fists at someone who doesn't want to hear opposing thoughts of view.
That's been my experience, anyway.
On the other hand, my JW family and (former)friends... Well, you all know how THAT is...
is it just me?
I have only read a few posts on the first page of this thread...
Regarding the Proselytizing/NotProselytizing debate... I have spoken with MANY atheists. I never once had a feeling that the Atheist was trying to convert me to his/her belief(s). In fact, quite the opposite.
Religious people, however, continually try to get me to their churches and study groups. And they try some very, very tricky means to do so.
In my experience, Atheists - for the most part - just logically discuss the 'facts' as they know them and seem to more-freely admit that they do not have all the answers. They seem less concerned with 'converting' me. The focus seems more focused on using and developing logical critical-thinking skills than on emotion and 'blind faith'.
They also seem more inclined to see the person as uniquely individually. And if that person is happy with (or substantially reliant on) their chosen belief system - and it's actually *working* for that person - maybe just let them continue and not pressure a change.
My strongly religious aunt worked for several years for a company run by prominent Atheists. She was reluctant to tell people that she was working there. But, guess what~!!?? She was so surprised that they were the kindest managers and owners that she had EVER worked for. They were tolerant of her Christian views and affiliations. They were as generous to her as they were to all employees. And this surprised her. A LOT.
