I don't really have a set of "my own" tools...although hubby did offer to buy me a lightweight cordless drill on sale! But I loved the feeling of the roofing nail gun in my hand as I pulled the trigger when we re-roofed! Power...feels good!
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Handy ladies
by beksbks ini'm curious how many of you gals get excited about tools?
i just love having the right tool for the job.
i got an excellent socket set and tool box full of stuff for xmas a couple of years ago, but i keep discovering cool stuff that i want.
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I can't help that I think less of poor spellers
by gubberningbody ini just do.. if a thread title has misspelled words or someone's rant has misspelled words, all i see are those ragged, misplaced letters all akimbo.. it's like watching early morning tv and i can't notice anything said by the fat woman who doesn't know how to dress for her figure.. i just think silently ... "you're fat and you dress poorly.
how can you stand it?".
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kitten whiskers
I have always tried to spell carefully, and have also found myself "insulted" since grade school over poor spelling.
However, having a child with dyslexia and seeing the struggle to spell has given me a new outlook. It has taught me not to be such an uptight and judgemental person about it! I am changing my viewpoint and it is due to compassion and understanding that the written word is to communicate ideas. It's not right to judge a person's intellect based upon proper spelling. It is very wrong and self-righteous of me to that. It's all about compassion and attitude.
When my child is in college, I will treasure any letter, no matter how poorly written!
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Starting crap with a really big dude.
by wanderlustguy inhttp://img12.yfrog.com/i/7uv.jpg/.
i don't know how to insert webpages on the new system yet...heh...i said new system.
wlg.
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kitten whiskers
Haven't clicked on the link yet...but hee-hee on the "new system"! LOL!
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My sister died in a head on collision last night
by Bumble Bee ini still can't believe it.
she was here for the bbq, we had an awesome time, laughing, her telling stories from our childhoods.
i gave her a hug and told her i loved her before she left.
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kitten whiskers
I am so sorry.
Your thoughts of your mother and what she would say are so sad, and so true. I know that is the first response many JW's would have. It is a judgemental response rather than love and affection. Don't let it weigh you down. You know the only reason the bible mentions that there were deaths at two birthday parties is because details were important and that happened to be when it happened. If it had been an anniversary party, it would have listed that occasion.
I am so glad you parted with a hug, laughs and sweet memories. That is very fortunate. Much love and comfort to you and your family in the days and years to come.
Kitten Whiskers
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Ever had some Witness storm out or turn off a Movie you were watching! Which one?
by Witness 007 ini was watching steve martin "leap of faith" pg rated mind you with some witnesses.
he plays a fake faith healer.
their were a couple swear words, and the brothers asked me to switch it off.. same thing happened with christine applegate movie {pg 13} "don't tell mom the babysiters dead.
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kitten whiskers
Undercover...it could have been me! I was such a goody two-shoes and did point that out about the Disney movies! I wonder how many kids I made miserable!
I wouldn't even go to the play of "Lion King" on Broadway when I went with some friends for a tour of Bethal!~sigh~
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FlyingHighNow Needs Our Love & Support
by snowbird inher son, jesse, is in serious condition.. my son is in surgery and may lose his hand and arm.. jesse got an infection in a cut on his finger.
his finger and hand swelled to the size of an arm .. .
they have to do surgery on his hand and arm.
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kitten whiskers
May God guide the doctors and work through them.
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fablous yummy recipie thread
by highdose infor all of us members and for any lurkers... think like a free person... eat like a free person.
whats your best recipie?.
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kitten whiskers
Bluecanary...that looks awesome!
I always loved peanut butter frosting! My great aunt would make chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting...my favorite!
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Please nominate your favourite film and say why you rate it so highly.
by lifelong humanist ini've just watched all 3 parts of francis ford coppola's epic godfather once again.
it is a superb achievement on many levels.
each viewing reveals something new and fresh.. i recall, as a good jw at the time, not seeing it when released as it was not certified as 'suitable' given the content for jws.
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kitten whiskers
One of my favorites is Little Women. The version with Susan Sarandon and Winona Ryder. I think there are other versions, but I haven't seen them.
I remember loving to read warm and happy family stories. Some of these were Little Women and Little House on the Prarie. These books fed my soul. As a little JW girl, who knew the joy of Christmas before I had to make my stand...I savored these Christmas celebrations that the books spoke about. I craved the closeness and serenity of their families. I lived through them. They healed my heart and opened up my mind to a better way of life.
This movie version has such loveable characters. I think they did a great job of casting.The scenery and homes that were used are just beautiful. They really take you to another time and place. The love and emotion come through and no matter how times I watch it, I will cry. I always do. But it is the refreshing type. The emotions of love and tenderness are always there. And I always feel like I am refreshed to try and be a better person.
I lost my copy of the DVD and just had to repurchase it. It is one of the best.
Other favorites are: Pride and Prejudice (I have two versions of this)
ELF...Will Ferrell and Christmas...enough said! I never saw it unitl we left JW land...it's now a christmas favorite! We watch it about 3 or 4 times a year!
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When did a lightbulb first go off in your head that something didn't seem right???
by cognac ini was about 4 or 5 years old.
they must of been talking about prejudice in the meeting or something.
that's when i first learned about it.
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kitten whiskers
I don't remember the first time...but I remember so many!
Once while a teenager, I was pioneering and talking to a sick, former elder. The car groups always stopped to visit him and take a break as he was housebound. I remember in doing the weekly bible reading it mentioned a goat being let loose in the woods for the sins of Azazel. (spelling?) I wondered who/what this Azazel was. I researched it in what publications I could and was having a hard time finding the answer. (This was pre-computer access for myself!). The elder wanted to know why I had to find the answer. What did it matter? He really tried to make feel bad/foolish for searching. I knew how wrong that was. If I needed an answer, I needed an answer and would find it.
I remember thinking during public talks how misused a scripture was when they were trying to "prove a point". The bookstudies discussing "anti-types" threw me. There was no concrete evidence for these assumptions and statements.
The fact that it was said that others didn't know their bibles, and then I would find a Baptist and have an hour arguing match showed me that wasn't true.
There are just so many. You are fortunate to remember that point from such a young age! You were quite the thinker! Good for you Cognac!
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Tattoos or not tattoos...
by Cthulhu inalright, ive posted on here a couple of times, but let me tell you a little bit more about myself.
i have been doubting for some time, and fading for some time.
i've not been to a meeting for some months.
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kitten whiskers
Who knows what they might pull. Isn't there a scripture given to the Isrealites talking about not tatooing yourself? I remember reading it once. They love comparing themselves to the Mosaic law and acting like it still is in full effect...they could pull that out of their hat if they got desperate I suppose.
But then, they could also try to disfellowship for marrying outside the organisation. I always anticipated that would soon be added to the list of offenses.