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  Hey Simon -- "Thanks!"

  by rabotnik in

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  thanks simon,.

  you probably get many notes of appreciation but i wanted to extend my thanks for your generosity, work and energy in maintaining this site.

  since you have a family (including two little kids) and a job -- your creating and keeping this site humming is a very generous thing to do.

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  Thanks Simon,

  You probably get many notes of appreciation but I wanted to extend my thanks for your generosity, work and energy in maintaining this site. Since you have a family (including two little kids) and a job -- your creating and keeping this site humming is a very generous thing to do. And you do it very well, Mr. Nice Guy.

  I’ve enjoyed myself this past month. Now, I’m going to be traveling for a while and don’t know if I’ll be returning to this site when I come back to the States. (I have so much other stuff to do and I find that I spend way too much time hanging out here with all these nice (?) people. Is this an addiction?) Best wishes to all. But to you Simon and Angharad and kids -- a special thanks.

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  Tonight's memorial. - The Point.

  by nicolaou in

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  the following tale will only take a few minutes to read.

  i strongly encourage you to take the time and see 'the point' for yourself.. .

  you begin to sign and then you see that the number of pints of blood to be taken is empty.

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  Thanks willy,

  You seem to have many intense feelings in relationship to JWs, your dad, and the whole religious dogma brain-freeze. I'm glad that you can use a creative outlet like poetry to help process your feelings. Keep it up. I liked your poem. And how are you doing with taking care of yourself? Do you have a support system, some friends you can talk to? Hope so.

  The best,
  r.

  OK, Mr. Mustang: Your response behooves me to confess I missed the "pun" in "punishment." But I was just horsing around too. Not to nag -- but I've always herd "use an accordian -- go to jail."

  Happy trails to you,
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  Tonight's memorial. - The Point.

  by nicolaou in

  1. jw
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  the following tale will only take a few minutes to read.

  i strongly encourage you to take the time and see 'the point' for yourself.. .

  you begin to sign and then you see that the number of pints of blood to be taken is empty.

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  So willy,

  I'm curious about your poem. Care to share any background info?

  r.

  Mr. Mustang,

  re: puns. Are you serious -- or are you just horsing around? Everyone knows puns are the highest form of humor! Read Wm. Shakespeare or ask the Japanese.

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  Tonight's memorial. - The Point.

  by nicolaou in

  1. jw
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  the following tale will only take a few minutes to read.

  i strongly encourage you to take the time and see 'the point' for yourself.. .

  you begin to sign and then you see that the number of pints of blood to be taken is empty.

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  rabotnik

  Is this kinda like "One 'Flu' Over the Cukoo's Nest"?

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  "But they might get the truth"

  by BadAssociate in

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  this still makes me angry.

  the stupidity of this saying.

  "but they might get the truth".

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  Well, think about it ... that smelly, loud drunk might have been FredHall just aching for a bible study.

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  GWM seeking LTR

  by rabotnik in

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  hairy hunchback, covered with boils, seeking ricky martin clone who appreciates a fine hump.

  must be willing to mop up sputum and empty chamber pot.

  romamtic evenings riding the bus and wandering the aisles of wal-mart.

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  Hi Somebody!

  LTR stands for long-term relationship.

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  IT WAS LISA THAT SHOT PHIL

  by Englishman in

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  sorry all you uk guys and gals who taped eastenders, but i couldn't resist it.. must be the badness in me i guess...... englishman.

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  Hey Joelbear:

  Though the first episode of the American "Queer As Folk" is quite similar to the British version -- I hear the rest of the series is going to be quite differrent. I think there were only eight episodes with the Brit series and the US show will have 22 this first season. Do you like QAF? I've never been into a soap opera before -- but I find my self watching this every Sunday.

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  Observe The Divine Pattern To Understand the Bible

  by MDS in

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  the divine pattern...4 (four) steps to follow: .

  yes, it should just say, "you," as in the "anointed seed" of israel, the anointed of god, that was the "jew," or the "man," that god had chosen to lead the nations of the abrahamic covenant.

  abrahamic covenant people..."ten men out of all nations," "holding on to the skirt of a jew.

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  MDS?

  Isn't that the name of a brand of toilet paper?

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  Dress, Grooming, freedom...

  by Esmeralda in

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  i was just sitting here thinking about the restorative yoga poses that i'll be doing later to .

  help with my stiff muscles, and realized what a joy it is that i have the freedom to do them now.. if i was still a jw, i wouldn't.. i'm not an extreme person.

  but i do enjoy the immense freedom that i have now when it comes.

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  Hi Es:

  I presently share a place with another ex-JW and his partner. (OK, it's their crib and I rent out the extra bedroom). I've really benefited by living here. He's been a good friend. And ... he lent me the Phillip McGraw book, "Life Strategies" to read. He also liked it. I think I'll ask my other friend to lend me "The Four Agreements" again. It's supposed to be from some ancient Aztec or Mayan wisdom, right?

  I'd like to work on something called "The Joy Manifesto." Kind of a how-to laugh, dance and love your way through the insanity of day-to-day life. I mean, if we have to be conscious -- why not have a really good laugh before we check out? Kind of a beginners guide to hedonism! Any ideas? What are the simple things that bring you joy?

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  Dress, Grooming, freedom...

  by Esmeralda in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i was just sitting here thinking about the restorative yoga poses that i'll be doing later to .

  help with my stiff muscles, and realized what a joy it is that i have the freedom to do them now.. if i was still a jw, i wouldn't.. i'm not an extreme person.

  but i do enjoy the immense freedom that i have now when it comes.

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  Hi Es:

  As a witness I knew I couldn't (or I would be distrusted, marked or expelled):

  Be my authentic, spontaneous, unguarded self.

  Grow a beard and long hair.

  Read contempory fiction (there could be sex, murder, and ideas); watch R-rated movies (there could be sex, murder and ideas); attend the theater and see productions like "Rent; etc.

  Pursue any serious interests in the arts.

  Read non-JW religious material / attend and investigate other religions.

  Build friendships with non-JWs.

  Trust my heart. Think for myself. Celebrate my authentic life.

  Develop a loving relationship with someone of the same gender.

  And while seeking psychiatric help was allowed -- it was viewed with suspicion (You know, you take your brain in for a tune-up and they might throw in a brainwash and wax!).

  r.
  btw, a friend lent me the book you quote from "The Four Agreements." I just couldn't get into it. The metaphysical coma continues. Has the book helped you?