Posts by Kaethra

Happy B-Day woman! I'm guessing you won't see this thread until tomorrow. Hope your journey home was safe and at least somewhat enjoyable! It was great seeing you again.

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Try this...it pegged me perfectly

by wanderlustguy in

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mood analysis test results

you have always been on the move seeking affectionate, satisfying and harmonious relationships.

your ultimate goal has been the realization of an intimate union in which there could be love, self-sacrifice and mutual trust.

Kaethra

kk...you are so hilarious!! ahahahahah

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The Handmaid's Tale

by patio34 in

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i just watched the handmaid's tale, adapted from margaret atwood's novel.

pretty spooky about bible-based fundamentalist government.

or read it?

Yep! Read it when I was still a good little jw. So funny how people reacted when I told them...'you're reading THAT?!' As if it was any worse than what's in the "Hebrew scriptures"...it's actually tamer. Margaret Atwood is one of Canada's finest writers and The Handmaid's Tale one of her best, for sure!

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MARITIME CANADA -- Global news tonite --- KWINTESTAL

by talesin in

well, the reporter came over today, and interviewed kwin for about an hour, and rolled some tape.

they have the info.

from silent lambs, and have apparently contacted 'local jw representatives'.. so , tune in to the supper/evening news, folks, if you are in atlantic canada.

Kaethra

I saw it! I thought you did great Kwin. It was short but it sure will have the dubbies talking...you know how Maritimers like to watch their suppertime news, so hopefully they'll be facing some questions on Saturday. I especially liked the part where you said that they 'must not take a brother to court'. Try to defend that at the doors! Good job!

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What books have made you cry?

by Fe2O3Girl in

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bonus points if you don't mention wt publications!!

the first book that ever made me cry was the grapes of wrath by john steinbeck.

most recently, i was reduced to a blubbering wreck reading the five people you meet in heaven by mitch albom.

Kaethra

Someone shot Babar's mom??! I thought it was sad when Bambi's mom was killed, but elephants are endangered. That IS sad. ;)

As a young girl - I wept over the two Emily of New Moon books - L.M. Montgomery. Also Little Women. A good cry is a wonderful thing. I'm now re-reading the Lovely Bones for my little book club. I find it sadder this time around for some reason.

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Milk, Vaccines, and Carbohydrates

by Kaethra in

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(apologies for splitting this post up, but i cant seem to get my browser to allow me to post in paragraphs!

) since leaving jws i find i am much more willing to accept health care advice from the traditional scientific sources.

i get a little twitch when i hear someone say i read a book about that and so-and-so, the doctor saidya da ya da ya da (against traditionally accepted advice).

Kaethra

Exactly evilforce! Sensible, traditional, scientifically-backed, and time-tested advice. That's what I believe in. Oh, did I mention they don't "believe in" psychology or anti-depressants either? (They are not scientologists though.) I like them so much, but I think they are somewhat conspiracy-minded...I can't go back to thinking that 'the World' is against me.

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Milk, Vaccines, and Carbohydrates

by Kaethra in

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(apologies for splitting this post up, but i cant seem to get my browser to allow me to post in paragraphs!

) since leaving jws i find i am much more willing to accept health care advice from the traditional scientific sources.

i get a little twitch when i hear someone say i read a book about that and so-and-so, the doctor saidya da ya da ya da (against traditionally accepted advice).

Kaethra

So, that brings me to the title of this thread. My above-mentioned friends are against all three. Notmilk.com is one of their bibles. They believe that vaccines have produced only bad effects. They thought the old jw point of view on vaccines was a point in their favour, which made me twitch big-time! As I understand their position, diseases that vaccines were supposed to help to eradicate were already on the decline when vaccines were introduced and vaccination actually resulted in a spike in cases of the disease once it was introduced. Additionally, vaccination has a negative impact on the recipient’s natural immunity. Lastly, carbohydrates are to be avoided. The real evil is low fat products! Don’t even mention “light” salad dressing or you’ll get a good tongue-lashing (and not in the fun way). This despite the fact that neither one of them can claim to have perfect health.

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Milk, Vaccines, and Carbohydrates

by Kaethra in

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(apologies for splitting this post up, but i cant seem to get my browser to allow me to post in paragraphs!

) since leaving jws i find i am much more willing to accept health care advice from the traditional scientific sources.

i get a little twitch when i hear someone say i read a book about that and so-and-so, the doctor saidya da ya da ya da (against traditionally accepted advice).

Kaethra

It’s not that I’m against alternative medicines or learning about nutrition. I am very much for both and always have been. I guess I have just become more bristly about accepting advice just because it goes against tradition. I’d like to hear others’ thoughts on this…in particular – what do you think of milk? vaccines? carbohydrates? ?