Sieborg, this is why having a good editor is so essential. I write. I publish books with a big name (e.g. really big) publisher. I am writing a new book this summer. They clean up a lot. I work with an acquisitions editor, a developmental editor, a copy editor.... and a bunch of other editors. If I didn't have them, it would be a mess.
laverite
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I have just published my first book. ( consequences to follow )
by sieborg ini stopped going to the meetings last september and told them that i didn't want to be badgered.
to be fair, they have not visited or called in nine months, apart from passing on their hello's to my wife and daughter who still attend.
anyhoo, i have had a fair amount of time to do pretty much what i have wanted over the past 9 months and so i have just finished my book.
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I have just published my first book. ( consequences to follow )
by sieborg ini stopped going to the meetings last september and told them that i didn't want to be badgered.
to be fair, they have not visited or called in nine months, apart from passing on their hello's to my wife and daughter who still attend.
anyhoo, i have had a fair amount of time to do pretty much what i have wanted over the past 9 months and so i have just finished my book.
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I see you are in Tunisia, Mum. I'd love to go there! So jealous!!!!
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I have just published my first book. ( consequences to follow )
by sieborg ini stopped going to the meetings last september and told them that i didn't want to be badgered.
to be fair, they have not visited or called in nine months, apart from passing on their hello's to my wife and daughter who still attend.
anyhoo, i have had a fair amount of time to do pretty much what i have wanted over the past 9 months and so i have just finished my book.
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laverite
I've lived in both countries. I'm from the US but lived years in the UK. :)
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JW visit
by laverite infor some reason my neighborhood gets worked over by the jws constantly.
they are here every week going up and down the streets.
it's a comfortable, safe neighborhood with nice houses.
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laverite
Hello all,
For some reason my neighborhood gets worked over by the JWs constantly. They are here every week going up and down the streets. It's a comfortable, safe neighborhood with nice houses. I can see why they would concentrate here. It's easy. Also, mostly all professionals and no one is at home daytimes. Because of my schedule and the kind of work I do, I work from home during the summer months.
When they knock (softly) I always answer. It's usually different people every time. I pretty much always say the same thing -- that I have heard of their religion, and I am well aware of their many failures. Usually they just say "Have a nice day" and run off. Today, the older woman (accompanied by a younger woman) shot back that no one knows the day or the hour. I looked at her like -- hey, can you hear yourself talk?
She then told me they look for signs based on what the Bible says -- earthquakes being the example she gave. She said she had a background in science, and knows that earthquakes are happening at a much increased rate. I then said, "Well, come on in and sit down and let's talk." Her response was: "No, we don't think that would be appropriate. We can send a man." I told her, that would be fine, "Go ahead and send a man." I doubt anyone will show up.
As they left, I did say one more thing: "It seems that as soon as someone wants to talk to you, you want run off. That doesn't send a very good message about what you have to say, now does it?"
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I have just published my first book. ( consequences to follow )
by sieborg ini stopped going to the meetings last september and told them that i didn't want to be badgered.
to be fair, they have not visited or called in nine months, apart from passing on their hello's to my wife and daughter who still attend.
anyhoo, i have had a fair amount of time to do pretty much what i have wanted over the past 9 months and so i have just finished my book.
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laverite
Mum - if this book is written in British English, it should be counsellor. The book description needs some editing, too. Also, capitalize United States. :-D
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JW Poem
by laverite ini saw this poem on facebook this morning.
not sure if it has been shared or talked about on here yet or not.
if not, enjoy .
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Amelia,
So true! There was some hope for her at first. :((((
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JW Poem
by laverite ini saw this poem on facebook this morning.
not sure if it has been shared or talked about on here yet or not.
if not, enjoy .
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I saw this poem on Facebook this morning. Not sure if it has been shared or talked about on here yet or not. If not, enjoy
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I Need a Change
Of all my years as witness,
the times were not always good.
Too many mistakes were being made,
the brothers not doing what they should.
As I look back now
there are times, I can recall,
when I did not even look forward
to going to the Kingdom Hall.
The brothers showed no love.
They didn't seem to care.
The elders were unyielding,
demanding and unfair.
Meetings were dull and boring;
field service was a chore.
There wasn't much of a "Pioneer spirit,"
while going from door to door.
It would not get any better,
as I hoped it would.
I knew the day was coming
when I would leave Jehovah's house for good.
But happily, it's so different now,
Jehovah has been so kind.
He has allowed me
a wonderful congregation to find.
The spirit is so strong here.
The brothers really care.
I couldn't be more happy
if I were anywhere!
Life in Jehovah's organization
is just as I would dream,
but don't get me wrong; things
are not as they would seem.
You see, I'm part of the same congregation,
and I go to the same Hall.
I fellowship with the same brothers and sisters,
same elder body and all.
No, the changes that were made
are not as they seem,
for all the changes made
were changes in ME.
Now I love the whole brotherhood--
No other in the world to find.
Instead of being critical,
I try to be loving, forgiving, and kind.
I realize we are all imperfect,
it's plain now for me to see.
While I was learning to put up with my brothers,
they were putting up with me!
We are all part of Jehovah's one flock,
and that's where I want to be.
Why, if my brothers are good enough for Jehovah,
then they're good enough for me. -
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What does your screen name/avatar mean and what does it stand for
by BU2B inand why did you choose it?
if you have a avatar, what is it and why did you pick it?.
ok ill start.
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laverite
laverite = La Vérité = The Truth. I don't have an actual avatar at the mo. I used to have Shazam.
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The only thing a JW needs to know to be set free from their religion
by yadda yadda 2 inbillions of human beings right now are muslims, hindus, buddhists, etc, etc.
they do not know a jot about 'jehovah' or the 'watchtower bible & tract society of new york" etc etc.
what is going to happen to these billions of persons at armageddon?.
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And when someone makes a claim that they have "The only thing a JW needs to know to be set free from their religion" I immediatley ask: "Has this person ever met a JW? Like EVER?
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The only thing a JW needs to know to be set free from their religion
by yadda yadda 2 inbillions of human beings right now are muslims, hindus, buddhists, etc, etc.
they do not know a jot about 'jehovah' or the 'watchtower bible & tract society of new york" etc etc.
what is going to happen to these billions of persons at armageddon?.
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laverite
Tortured mental acrobatics can provide an "answer" to any objection or question one might have. The real truth just doesn't matter one little iota to the overwhelming vast majority of Dubbies.