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  Power of "Awake" article on Window Cleaning =Thousands of Witness Washer!

  by Witness 007 in

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  w.w.c {witness window cleaners} i was one for three years.

  started from scratch, taught by another witness window cleaner...we had 4 in our hall.

  i never knew why there were so many, till i found an awake article about employment which recommends geting a bucket and starting to clean windows!

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  Becoming a window washer is not the issue. It is the fact that Too Many JW's are window washers, carpet cleaners, janitors and lawn mowers. And too few JW's are engineers, doctors, CPA's, attorneys, teachers or professional business persons.

  I have had my own janitorial service for more than 30 yrs and make a very comfortable living. Believe it or not, window washing pays well. I even enjoy the work. But I do not feel I work up to my potential. I should have gone to college for a degree in design. Teachers tried to push me to earn a schorship but I refused because I was a pioneer and ALL THAT CRAP! We all know the story.

  My heart breaks for the young JW's today. So many have talents that are wasted. I know a young man, extremely talented artist, father is the PO so he will not go to art school. It is an absolute tragedy.

  GD Religion
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  Please, I need helpful suggestions.....

  by New light for you in

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  i've been reading this board for a while, but never posted, but now everything has changed and i have nowhere to go for suggestions- .

  my witness husband (robert7) in december, the night before the assembly, told me that he isn't a witness anymore, doesn't want to be involved anymore, doesn't believe it.

  of course, i'm a good witness, take the kids out in service a few days a week every week... very active in the cong.my first reaction was that "i cant love him if he doesn't love jehovah" and it really looked like we surely would get a divorce in jan/feb.

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  Dearest New Light, my heart goes out to you. In reading your story I experienced a relapse of sadness for my own lost friendships. I want to reassure you though, that Time really does help heal the wounds you are feeling. So many new friends here have offered great suggestions that will get you through this awful time.

  My husband and I faded very quickly and successfully about 4yrs ago. We are not DF and most all of our 'in' family members will associate with us occationally. We did have several elder visits or 'shepherding calls' and each time we said VERY LITTLE. I think that is key, do not express any opinion or answer questions with 'I don't know' I am a cry baby and I think my tears intimidated the dudes. It was no act, I did have a little mental break down and they could see I was near the edge. I heard the rumor going around was that I had depression and in fact got several 'get well' cards, too funny!

  These days when I run into JW's some speak to me and I do not avoid anyone. Just keep it short and sweet small talk and 'nice to see you, bye'

  Sometimes I feel bursting to scream out 'You are ALL Nuckin Futs' then realize it would accomplish nothing. It is wrong to shun people for what they believe and I will not return their unloving treatment on them.

  that's why is so fun coming here, we can dish the dirt among ourselves and flush away so much toxic waste.

  Welcome and may you find PEACE
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  Cigars

  by besty in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  ...and so to the end of a great evening with new friends and a familiar lover.. my feet are up and the sounds of socal stillness punctuated by occasional dreams departing from lax.. is there more to life than friends, lovers, brandy and hand rolled cuban companions?.

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  Hello out there......is LowKey, er, Breck anywhere in the vicinity? He is the man to ask about scotch and cigars. I'd like to know what the fuss is about Cuban's? How are they different from a Dominican or others? I haven't much experience with cigars but those I have tried, really very enjoyable. The 'Men Only' clubs are a thing of the past. The ladies have acquired a taste for the finer things of life and we want a place at the bar.
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  TMS tension myositis syndrome

  by Tan Hai-chi in

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  2. medical

  how many of you suffer from back, neck, leg and knee pain or digestive problems, depression, anxiety or even other symptoms.

  i read this book called " the mindbody connection by dr john e. sarnoand his other book call "healing back pain" and have just about healed my back pain.

  after reading the book the first time my pain completely disappeared!

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  I absolutly believe in a 'mind / body' connection. Our body is a chemical factory. With every thought we produce chemicals that effect every cell in the body, be they benefical or toxic. Every experience is recorded on the brain so even the memory of an experiece will produce that chemical reaction again.

  I had a painful health issue, Fibromyalgia, doctors told me it was 'all in my head'. Turns out they were right. I began to read about quantum physics and the mind/body connection. Depac Chopra, Adrew Weil, Peter Russell and many books on Chinese medicine helped me understand how to use my brain to heal my body. Meditation was a key. More recently 'The Secret' book on positive thinking was very helpful.
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  What's your favorite Beer or Ale?

  by Quirky1 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i prefer ale myself but everybody has their own.....what is yours and what kind?

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  Don't get me started on Beer and Ale's again....Please ! I get addicted and can not stop....yikes = Too Fattening

  I once owned a Tee Shirt for trying 100 different beers at a local pub, back in my skinny days. These days if I do imbibe it's got to be a hoppy bitter ale. Our local micro brew house makes a Scothish Ale I only buy for St Patty's day.

  My dad trained me on beer from infancy so it's all his fault.
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  Music To Listen To While JWD'ing.....

  by sweet pea in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  just bought the new cd by duffy - rockferry and it's just sublime!!

  best album i've bought for a long time and absolutely the perfect accompaniment to jwd and jdc (jack daniels and coke!

  what's your particular pleasure whilst on jwd?

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  Good Evening SP, I am sitting here with a lovely 16 yr old scotch, Nadurra by Glenlivet. I returned home on Wed to flowers and this lux gift from my honey. I just got my first iPod and downloading everything right now. Bruce Springsteen is playing but I also have Pink Floyd, Mark Knoffler, Dylan, Stones, Dylan Dylan and more Dylan. Of course Beatles and Sinatra and Dino Martin.

  I'm also a classical fan so I added lots of Mozart and sometimes I need The Pachelbel Canon. Something about Baroque Hits I love on a rainy day.

  I have a favorite radio station from Portland, Or. KINK that I stream online everyday, all day. They have the best mix and themes. All the new stuff is great. I should pay more attention to who they are but instead I just enjoy.

  What fun we had the other night. Did Dag tell you about our car trouble on the way home, at 1am? Good thing you live in a nice area.

  Looking forward to my next visit and hope you can meet my guy. He is a JD+C drinker too.

  Cheers, Tinker
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  Tight jeans back in style for men (Why does it look gay?)

  by MsMcDucket in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  i have to get use to this!.

  http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/yelle/video/x2oflu_exclu-yelle-acdg-tepr-remix-alterna_music.

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  OK sorry, I didn't read the entire thread. I am with the others that say, Not Too Tight is best, in the middle, not too baggy and not too tight.

  I asked my son one time if he was gay? He say's No way, they are too clean and then there's all that Dancing!
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  Tight jeans back in style for men (Why does it look gay?)

  by MsMcDucket in

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  i have to get use to this!.

  http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/yelle/video/x2oflu_exclu-yelle-acdg-tepr-remix-alterna_music.

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  THANK GODDDDD !!!!! I miss walking behind a cute butt.....it's been years.

  I just bought my husband 2pair of Dockers....with a tight fit.....OOOO BABY!
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  News on Ray and Cynthia Franz

  by Dagney in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  from an email i just received from a friend:.

  just heard thru david *** of the cmf that ray and cynthia are having health .

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  Thanks Dag for sharing your Newsworthy email. Do you know the ages of the Franz?

  I still have The Book you lent me.....I'll get to reading it one day. We have discussed it so much I feel I get 'the picture'

  I send my love and appriciation to these couragous folks. Old age is not for the weak but Who Knew?
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  Has the song, "IMAGINE" become more than just a song?

  by journey-on in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this song is my favorite all-time song.

  though simple, when i hear it, it goes right to something deep in my core.. it has almost become scriptural.

  that is a discussion in and of itself.

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  I am really torn over the use of such an important song being used in a movie. On one hand keeping it whole and pure seems correct. But many classical pieces have been used and rearranged and have reached a larger audience, it's a Good Thing. The creative process is limitless and using pieces and parts is an art to itself.

  Nat King Coles songs were pure and unique. But when his daughter Natalie made a voice over recording of Unforgettable, it was amazing. And Nancy Sinatra did the same thing recently.