Posts by kitten whiskers

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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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 in

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i 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.

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 in

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alright, 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.

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.

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Bethel Brother for 15 years called to "head office" thought he was qoute: "Going to get fired."

by Witness 007 in

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he's been there since the early 1980's and was called to the "head office" for the first time in 15 years!

i was told he crapped himself saying i qoute: "i thought they were going to fire me.

" instead he got a free trip to korea to represent our bethel during the next convention....a reward or bonus for his many years of service....the elder who told me about this said how "kind" bethel is to do this, but i just thought damn, the guys been getting $50 bucks a month pay for 15 years...at least send him to disneyland as well!.

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dissed...welcome! You are one funny person! Love your comments and wise words of Yoda! Looking forward to hearing more from you!

What was this post about? (Scrolls back to the top)...oh yeah! You know, the Disneyland ticket would have been nice, but it is the "magic kingdom" and we all know magic is bad! Remember the Awake! magazine on it back in the old, old format? I was a kid who had never been to Disney and was sure it was going to say how evil it was! It was in a deep pink ink and had a little girl with a balloon running in front of Cinderella's castle if I remember correctly.

How sad to be loyal for 15 years and fear that you would be kicked out at the drop of a hat. It just shows how little faith these ones who have sacrificed their youth and productive years have in their security there. They were told Jehovah would take care of them and they were doing him a great service. They were told it was a privelege and honor to serve at Bethal. That they were required to meet Bethal's demands to stay and must serve at least a year. The fine print was that they wouldn't necessarily have a home if they sacrificed themselves on Bethal's alter. It is a gamble and every day it could change. Is that really "God's loving arrangement"? Evidently Watchtower's god doesn't really "remember all you have done for my name". He is waiting to put them on the street like piece of used up trash.

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Why is it that JWs can toss around insults like "Worldly" when talking about non-JWs? (Fiancee got offended).

by SnakesInTheTower in

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so yesterday i get this telephone call from a jw sister.

let's call her sister naive.

i knew sister naive when she was a teenager, knew her ex-husband when he and i were growing up in the congo.

kitten whiskers

I am glad you are honest with her. She appreciates it I am sure. Talking it over, even if it took a few hours, lets you understand each other better and know how each other feels.

The conversation let you see how her heart feels and how much it hurts her. She is able to see things with an eye that we don't have. It is enlightening to see an unindoctrined reaction to things that we were used to. This post itself, helps me see what an insult it is to use those terms. I know it is used as a descriptive term in JW land, but I never thought about it from the standpoint of one who isn't in the cult and is the recipient of the term. Astounding. Tell her thank you for helping and teaching us! And thank you Snakes for sharing this. It is enlightening to read your posts and think about ourselves in situations you find yourself in.

Keep talking, keep loving, keep sharing! You will grow closer and closer. All the best!

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Elderly JW sister calls me today, much different reaction than earlier call from Sister Naive

by SnakesInTheTower in

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after my phone call today with sister naive (see link here), i really didn't want to talk to any more jws.

i have written about an elderly sister in my old congo that calls me periodically.

she is 90 and her daughter is 65, they still live independently in a small home.

kitten whiskers

That's nice that you still have your "grandma"! She is just wanting the best for you, as it should be! I hope you have a lovely visit...and come away with another treasure of memories!

It will be nice for your fiance to meet her....I met my hubby's surrogate grandma (a neighbor from his childhood home). She was better to him than both of his true grandmothers put together. God bless her, she passed this year. I know she's in heaven enjoying herself and am so glad she got to meet the children. Though I only met her twice, she is dear to my heart for the way she loved my hubby and took him under her wing. I understand why your fiance is eager to meet her!

Wishing you a wonderful visit once again!

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Im looking forward to the Holidays this year.

by Leprechaun in

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this halloween i will be the cave man on the insurance advertisement, i am going to drink more canadian mist and stay away from jack daniels jack gives headaches.

this year i will have more shrimp rather than so much turkey and more deep fried mushrooms.

i am going to laugh more this holiday season last time was a joke, i will also fiddle diddle and dance more too..

kitten whiskers

The more you celebrate, the better they get! The first ones are a little awkward...but you'll make your traditions and love them! Enjoy! It's not evil...it's fun!

Would love to see the caveman costume!

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What Did You Have For Dinner? Thread

by Yizuman in

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wife and i had steak, baked potatoes and peas.

wife also had before dinner was sald w/ ranch dressing w/ bacon bits.

(edit, forgot the bits).

kitten whiskers

A little bit of this, and a little bit of that. Just cleaning out the refrigerator of leftovers.