i'd really appreciate a few minutes of your time to have a look at my forthcoming book called : the end is nigh...again (but this time we really mean it.).
unlike many books about this subject it isn't dry or serious.
i've kept it light and aim to laugh at the craziness of that unlikely faith.
I think you missed an edit in the second paragraph. The two contrasting clauses have the same meaning. I think you meant to say this:
Firstly, the witnesses know perfectly well that the public don’t like them, but that’s okay; theywe like usthem even less.
you guys remember the show third rock from the sun?
if you don't, a group of aliens take on human bodies and pose as a family on earth.
they try to fit in but get things wrong and hilarity ensues.. yesterday my family celebrated easter.
Being the unbelieving mate at a JW wedding or "gathering" is another alien experience. I never felt comfortable or accepted there. I could feel them sizing me up as a prospect, rather than just accepting me as another member of Ex's family. I was never really comfortable, I felt like I couldn't be myself there.
wanted to let everyone know that i've finally graduated college with a bachelors degree!
ended up earning magna cum laude.. it's difficult to describe the sense of accomplishment.
i still kick myself for listening to the wts when i was a kid and forsaking "higher education".
Fantastic! Not only earning a degree, but with high honors too. Congratulations on a job well done, and good luck as you continue life's journey!
the execution of john doe.
september 12, 1978, dawned bright and clear with a promise of an early fall coolness to counteract the oppressive heat that had lingered sullenly over the countryside.. in his prison cell, john doe ate his last breakfast, savoring each bite of the crisp bacon, fluffy eggs, and buttery grits.
the scalding hot coffee, laced with real cream, tasted like the nectar of gods as he swirled it around in his mouth before swallowing it with gusto.. he had arisen early, showering and shaving in the pre-dawn hours before his daily reading of the scriptures.
Zid,
I think you left in too much local color. Most folks outside the Centennial State have no idea who Alferd Packer was, or the reason for his notoriety.
It is on topic though: Alferd won his appeal, escaped the noose, and eventually was released to die a free man.
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Back on-topic: nice work, Sylvia! It's a well written story, whether there's hidden meaning in it or not.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsnz7napido.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsxqmvygcbg.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfd6hksptng.
Not quite Rocky and Bullwinkle, but Gary Owens does the hero's voice...
didnt think i'd say this, but i am.
maybe you newbies have no clue who i am, but i was absolutely addicted to this site for over a year.
now, i have no time for jwn.
Way to go, AwSnap! You're living proof there is life outside the org.
You kicked the bad habits, finished school, run your own business, and got out of debt: that's four big accomplishments.
It's great to hear success stories, thank you for dropping by to share yours. Don't be a stranger, OK?
--GLT
i liked calling them, 'the watchdog, babble, and trash society'.
did you have a 'pet' name for them?.
outaservice.
The Witch Doctor Society (referring to the no-blood policy)
i'm thinking that the only time i'll be able to exercise my dog is after sundown at the dog park.
the pavement will be way too hot for her paw pads, too.
thinking of getting booties for her.. does anyone have suggestions for walking a dog in the desert in summer?.
Is there no way to go early in the morning? Take advantage of the coolest part of the day if you can, sunrise is much cooler than sunset. Try to find a cooler surface, anything but hot black asphalt. Use whatever shade you can find. Give them plenty of water, often: before, during, and after the walk. Remember, if you're hot in light smmer clothing, it's really hot for any creature wearing a permanent fur coat.
They don't call them the "dog days of summer" for nothing!
No, don't give up on the light--it keeps getting brighter and brigheter all the time!
i believe it's very republican in its outlook..
It would be a strange mix. They are on the right when it comes to abortion, atheists, gay rights, and drugs. They are on the left side when it comes to not saluting the flag, opposing military action, freedom of speech (their speech), freedom of religion (their religion) and collecting welfare checks. They are on neither side when it comes to voting: perhaps that is a blessing!
The last thing they would be is Libertarians!
