ZazuWitts

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  ISP HAS FINALLY DONE IT!!!!!

  by LDH in

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  yes, he's an emperor now!.

  luv,.

  lisa

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  ZazuWitts

  CoNgrATuLaTiONs ISP! Applause for your many interesting posts, too. Thanks. ZZ
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  LOGICAL - Why are you always so sad, fed up &

  by Celtic in

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  lonely?

  ever since i've come to this board, you take every opportunity possible to imform everyone else how sad you are, do you ever give encouragement back to others, or have you always been like this, doing your best to stay as miserable as can be?.

  you know theres lots of people here who would like to help you, given the chance, in fact i can't even be bothered to give you any encouragement this time, cos all you do every time you see someone in chat is tell them how lonely and sad you are.

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  LDH,

  Very well-stated, and I am in agreement with your conclusions. Thanks! (((Hugs))) to Logical.
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  Your FIRST reaction to these words:

  by belbab in

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  and this good news of the kingdom will be preached inall the inhabited earth for the purpose of a witness to all the nations, and then the accomplished end will come.

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  belbab

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  ZazuWitts

  As a young girl, growing up with my JW family, I can at least say those words were sort of a good news, for my dad always ended his long-winded prayer at meal time with a version of that scripture. I can't tell you how many times, as the food grew colder, I was just waiting for for those very words. :)

  Refiners Fire,

  Ah, yes, Matthew 24:14; with that one scripture and their self-serving take on it, they hold so many captives to their twisted beliefs.
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  Am I the Oldest One here??

  by Undecided in

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  today is my birthday, born in 1936. that makes me 66. i can hardly beleive it.

  i'm still in good health but know it's just a short run until something does me in.

  i'm really thankful for the great life i've enjoyed, no real problems that i consider serious.

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  Ken,

  I'm back again to relate a cute one.
  Some near neighbors were shooting off firecrackers just a short while ago.

  I opened a window; they looked over, probably thinking I was annoyed. However, I yelled out "It's Ken's birthday, shoot one off for him." In your honor, haha, they shot off a volley, yelling "Happy Birthday Ken."
  
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  Grandfather died

  by Cygnus in

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  and now there is a debate between my father and his sister whether there should be a memorial service at the kingdom hall.. is there a rule whereby an elder who gives a memorial service at a kingdom hall must use the society's outline?

  because my father and my grandmother have made it quite clear that he under no circumstances do they want that.

  (i'm very blessed to have jw family who do not shun me even with the long hair (yes it is growing back), earring, and, oh yeah, disfellowshipment).

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  Cyg,

  Sorry to hear that you have lost your grandfather.

  Proplog, your words were encouraging re the funerals you attended where there was some actual homage paid to an individual. Good suggestion about finding a more liberal elder, and I hope Cyg can do so too.
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  Part 14: (Previews)

  by Amazing in

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  i am not trying to create too much suspense, but i decided to take a day off from the pc.

  but ... wait ... there's more !!!.

  part 14: the last shedherding visit: is going to be the most exciting of all.

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  ZazuWitts

  Amazing,

  And here I am, getting all excited that I beat ol' larc to the keyboard, and could read the continuation first!.

  However, I am a woman of infinite patience...so enjoy your day off to the nth. It's a gray, rainy day here, so perhaps just the right time for me to start a new mystery novel.
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  Am I the Oldest One here??

  by Undecided in

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  today is my birthday, born in 1936. that makes me 66. i can hardly beleive it.

  i'm still in good health but know it's just a short run until something does me in.

  i'm really thankful for the great life i've enjoyed, no real problems that i consider serious.

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  ZazuWitts

  Great thoughts Lindy. I like to approach life with that positive attitude also...I do think it makes a difference. I'm 60, larc is 61.

  There are many bonafide clinical research studies that confirm that an individual's approach to the senior years... staying active, regular exercising, healthy diet and engaging in 'thinking' type pursuits, or even 'helping' endeavors such as community or charity work, do, in fact, contribute to longevity.

  Certainly, genetics plays a part too, but we have the opportunity to take some control, and do so many positive things to enhance our lives physically and emotionally.

  'Seniors' are the fastest growing segment of our society number-wise, and there are many web sites devoted to this topic.

  I participate on a couple of discussion boards relating to aspects of aging, and also receive several e-mail newsletters about creative ways to deal with aging.

  Once I got over the 'shock' of turning the big 60, I decided to take that measure of control and do whatever possible to enhance the years left to me.

  No 'age' is without problems. And frankly I don't belive I would 'choose' to be in my 20s-30s again. Those were the struggling, uncertain years. I just acknowledge where I'm at now, and do all I can to live my life to the fullest.

  Once again, Ken, Happy Birthday and
  Carpe Diem! (((Hugs)))
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  Am I the Oldest One here??

  by Undecided in

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  today is my birthday, born in 1936. that makes me 66. i can hardly beleive it.

  i'm still in good health but know it's just a short run until something does me in.

  i'm really thankful for the great life i've enjoyed, no real problems that i consider serious.

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  Ken,

  Wishing you a VeRy HaPPy BiRthDaY!

  You sound like you have a good outlook on life, and I think you can expect many more years of 'good' life ahead for you to enjoy.
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  Princess Margaret Has Died

  by Englishman in

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  at 8.30 gmt today, buckingham palace announced that the queen's younger sister, princess margaret had died as the result of a fourth stroke.. englishman.. truth exists;only falsehood has to be invented.

  -georges braque

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  ZazuWitts

  I recall seeing some television film footage around Christmas time, showing Princess Margaret sitting in a wheelchair. I thought at the time that she looked so very, very ill.

  The Queen Mother looked healthier than her own daughter, despite her very advanced age. I hope the news of her daughter's death doesn't send her into a decline. Although it seems logical that she might be the next to go.

  The Royal family has certainly had more than a fair share of grief over the last several years. I can't help but feel some compassion for them as a family.
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  The King Is Dead. Long Live The Queen.

  by Englishman in

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  its strange how you can always remember where you were when you first learn about a cataclysmic event.

  9-11 being the most recent case, or 11-9 in the uk.

  theres been other times, of course, jfks assassination being the most well recalled event up until the wtc affair.. but, i can actually remember what i was doing at this very hour 50 years ago to the day.

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  ZazuWitts

  I loved your recollection Englishman, as I always do.

  And actually you brought up my own memory of King George VI's death.

  I was 10 at the time, and my elementary school teacher was Mrs. Buck. She was the English 'war bride' of Captain Harold Buck, who had been stationed in England during World War II.

  Mrs. Buck was the loveliest teacher. We were all smitten with her, the boys as well as the girls.

  She always wore the prettiest dresses, which she called frocks. She was of the sweetest disposition, always had a kind and encouraging word for even the most struggling student..."I know you will do better next time John." "Stay with it Emily, you will soon understand."

  But one day in early February, 1952 our beloved Mrs. Buck was sitting at her desk with tears in her eyes. We all wondered what could be wrong; what had happened to make our teacher so sad?

  Bobby Meade, always an outspoken boy, piped us and asked, "What wrong Mrs. Buck? Did your little dog die, or somethin'? Which only resulted in fresh tears for Mrs. Buck. Finally she composed herself and with a sad-sounding voice, explained about the death of King George. Then she showed us her black armband and explained she was wearing it as a symbol of respect and to show mourning for the King's death.

  I don't think we 10-11 year old American students really undersood her sorrow, but we all loved our Mrs. Buck, and for days thereafter, several of us presented her with a little present of some sort.

  Before long she started telling us about the young Elizabeth who would be coronated as the Queen in June, after school let out for us. We loved her tales of England, and the monarchy. I think the pre-adolescent girls were especially smitten with the entire concept of princesses, princes, kings and queens.

  For certain we young girls were intrigued with our Mrs. Buck, and tried to emulate her fine manners.

  Mrs. Buck always carried dainty, embroidered handkerchiefs, I admired them so, that when I had saved enough money from cleaning out the doghouse at five-cents per clean, I used the $2.00 to buy a box of handkerchiefs. I showed them to Mrs. Buck, and I think she was pleased to know she was my inspiration. I used to lovingly hand-launder those hankies, and carefully iron and fold them just so.
  And for a short while I was the envy of the other girls for thinking of the idea, LOL.

  Even to this day, Arpege is my signature fragrance, I think because it is always what Mrs. Buck used. She had explained that it was a gift from the dashing Captain Buck, purchased in Paris while he was there for R&R.

  Thanks for the post, it brought up some long-forgotten pleasant memories for me.