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  What was the best KISS you ever experienced?

  by Terry in

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  the phone rang in the art gallery and i answered.. the voice was a young woman's.. one of her two parrots had died rather suddenly.. she wanted a colorful frame for the memorial portrait.

  could we accomodate her?.

  the remaining bird was sulking.. i suggested parrots without partners.. i don't where my tasteless jokes come from.

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  Magwitch

  Okay - this best kiss of my life will probably sound off the charts "strange". I have hesitated relating it but here it goes....

  • My oldest daughter circled the entire world in a very small ship in 2012 (through the University of Virginia). I missed her so much it hurt. Toward the end of her journey I tried to remember her sweet scent, going into her old room and smelling her clothes - just longing for her to return safely. The day finally came when her boat docked in San Diego; I had her booked on the next flight home to Denver. A number of her college friends wanted to come to the airport with me so unfortunately (thanks to them) I was late. I parked the car in the nearest lot and ran at top speed to the 4th floor where the luggage arrives on the carousels. I saw my beautiful daughter standing off to the side wearing pants from India, a shirt from Ghana and a straw pyramid hat from Vietnam. I threw my arms around her and tossed that hat off her head and smelled her long gorgeous hair and kissed the top of her head before I broke down in tears of happiness.

  • Now that is a kiss I will NEVER forget!
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  What Status are you? Ex JW, Inactive, elder, MS...etc

  by enigma1863 in

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  i am technically inactive.

  i was just curious if there are many people on the inside.

  are there any within bethel itself?

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  Magwitch

  4th Generation on both sides Regular pioneered for one decade Spent the next decade wondering how to excape with least amount of damage Finally just left religion, husband, home, town and all friends Took daughters with me and never looked back DF'ed for 6 years I love my life so much. Do not know if it is because it was so awful for so many years or if I am one of the lucky ones that just has a damn sweet life :)
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  I wrote a review for Anthony Mathenia's new book, Paradise Earth: Day Zero

  by AndersonsInfo in

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  http://www.anthonymathenia.com/barbara-anderson-reviews-paradise-earth-day-zero/.

  we know that the publishing of mathenia's new book, paradise earth: day zero was announced here on jwn some weeks ago.

  we sincerely hope that many of you reading this post have read part one of this three-part series already.

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  Bought it on NOOK last night. I could not put it down. Many thanks to Anthony for your terrific writing and also many thanks to Barbara for bringing this wonderful read to my attention.
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  How would you feel about this and would you steps to change the situation

  by troubled mind in

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  next week i am having surgery at the local hospital .

  one of my old jw 'friends ', that no longer considers me worthy of even a hello ,is a surgical tech there .. would you take steps to ask she not be on the operating team ?

  it was brought to my attention today that i do have the right to ask for that person not to be present because of personal issues .. what would you do ?

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  Absolutely!!!!

  (Sorry you have to go under the knife - I will be thinking of you)
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  Who (not what) is your guilty pleasure? (Controversial favorites)

  by Terry in

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  we all have somebody we are crazy about that almost everybody can't stand.. if you mention their name your companions give you that "look" (ya know the one, like you just got caught picking your nose!).

  i was thinking about this the other day.

  i was truly curious if i'm mental or if everybody has a guilty pleasure list like i do.. i'm just going to assume we all do until you set me straight.. if you attach a photo and short explanation about why you like these pariahs it will be more meaningful.. .

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  Magwitch

  3 of the great loves of my life. Allen, Dickens and Byron.
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  I am signing off....

  by Cagefighter in

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  might be back, might not.

  i really appreciate the historical information on the jw's this board allowed me to find out about.

  it really put things into perspective.

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  Magwitch

  Best of luck Cagefighter. You will be missed.
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  Whitney Heichel - first hand account from congregation member on Facebook

  by sir82 in

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  why, he even has gone to some meetings at their kingdom hall!

  someone calls with a large wedding tent that they would like to donate and set up in the kingdom hall parking lot for the public memorial on friday.

  i was amazed how people who came that didnt even know whitney, but simply felt a need to be here and comfort the family.

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  Magwitch

  Wow!!! What a bunch of BS.

  The bank??? Yeah right - There is no way in hell security goes by the way side just because you have an acquaintance that works at your friend's wife's bank. I think the banking industry works slightly different than that (Unless of course it was a JW teller that felt she needed to obey Jehovah rather than Caesar and illegally violated all banking rules)

  And if this has turned into such a beautiful witness for Jehovah, shouldn't the murderer get some of the credit for this bountiful witness and in pouring of sheep? Surely he should be praised for all the new Bible studies started.

  And lastly, thank you Jehovah for not letting it rain. Your protection is overwhelming.
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  About what one thing do you find yourself being a real SNOB?

  by Terry in

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  you know, to fit in....to be a part of our own family or group and not be a total nerd or contrarian.. we hold our tongue.

  we smile and nod.. but, then....there is at least one thing we just can't go along with because it is too important.. why?

  because we are a total snob.

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  Magwitch

  Conversation and socializing.

  My favorite saying..."Be Interesting and Show Interest." If you cannot do both, J.C. at least do one - otherwise do not waste my time.
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  Letter From Whitney's Mother

  by breakfast of champions in

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  just saw this on google news.

  link to letter here.. .

  dear family, i want to tell you that although this has been the worst of my lifes tribulations, that i am still standing.. the obvious reason is that jehovah is the faithful keeper of promises holding to his word that never, would his great love allow his precious children to be tested beyond what we could bear.

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  Magwitch

  Heartbreaking!

  There are five stages to grief - she is obviously in the first stage- Denial.
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  Cover reveal of my debut novel Paradise Earth: Day Zero

  by donuthole in

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  i'm excited to reveal the cover of my upcoming novel paradise earth:day zero!

  the art is by chicago artist matt maniscalco.

  i sent him a bunch of jw propaganda and said, "do this".

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  Magwitch

  Looking forward to it donuthole.

  BTW...When will the rest of the Happiness book be available? I have really enjoyed reading Rose's story!