i've been seeing an amazing man for a few months now.
i recently found out that before we met, my boyfriend had been thinking about getting back together with his ex-girlfriend.
(who is going through a divorce of her own right now) they have a two year old son together.. he says that if his child weren't involved, he wouldn't even consider going back to her.
He will be of more use to his child if he is a good father. You don't have to be living with a child to be a good parent.
When the child sees his father in a happy contented normal relationship, that will be more of an influence than if he watches his two parent's living together in acrimony.
My 2 cents
i just got home from bellaire, mi where the first us premiere screeing of sicko took place.
mm has shown the film to a few private groups, but he specifically said that we were the first "paying group" to see it.
there were two showings - i got to see the first showing at 1:00.. first let me say that this film is not political in any way.
Personal income tax rates for Ontario residents are progressive. The combined federal and Ontario rates range up from 28 to about 46 per cent, with the top marginal rate applying to taxable incomes over C$100,000.
Count me in
i've been invited to join the freemason's.
the story behind this happening is this.
i was talking to a guy i know very well, and i noticed he had a masonic emblem {the compass and square} on his ring.
I am a Mason and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
My father was a 32nd degree mason in both the York and Scottish rite and I have imitated his path. I believe in a Creator but am not Christian per se. Junction Guy was spot on when he said you must profess a belief in a creator but not necessarily the Christian God. When you go beyond the 3rd degree there are a lot more references to Biblical stories as alegories or parables not necessarily as historical fact. If you go the Socttish route, you will encounter the use of Jehovah in the ritual.
Due to having to sit through Biblical stories again I found some of the degrees were tough to stomach but the lessons are good regardless.
If you become a third degree Mason, there is little religious involvement except swearing under oath to God and historical references to King Solomon and the temple.
PM me or feel free to respond here with any questions you may have. Masonry is what you put into it. However, family and work are to be put first but some Masons get carried away with Masonic opportunities and roles. There is one Lodge meeting per month and one meeting of general purposes. Thus the two meeting youheard about. But then there is visiting neighbouring lodges, special fundraising events, elections, Grand Master's Gala Events. Then if you go into the York or Scottish Rite then there is at least one more meeting per month. If you hold a Chair position then there are Warden Association Events, education nights.
I could be busy every night of the week but really limit myself to the two meetings per month and the occasional fund raiser and I am just finishing my first year as Master of my Lodge.
Uzzah
im looking for more info on the school brochure , i cant seem to find this anywhere , i have tried free minds , any suggestions would be great , have to go shopping now , will be back later , thanks
I don't have an electronic copy of it unfortunately.
FYI, the School Brochure was re-writen circa 1991 or 92 to make it more 'court friendly.' This was at the height of Watchtower involvement in Custody issues and they wanted a tool that could demonstrate the normalcy of JW childhood.
The original was written by the Writing Department. It was re-written by two Society lawyers, Carolyn Wah and Sarah Mott-Trille Hamilton. So much for Holy Spirit being behind all the Spritual food from the Watchtower.
The bottom line in JW child-rearing is the cult practice of isolating the children from their peers and forming all thei social networks around teh church itself. This leaves them with little to no social net should they ever want to fall away from the cult. The de-humanization of non-believers "worldly people' also breeds fear and distrust in JW children giving the cult even more power over them.
These points however are very difficult to bring out in a court system often more worried about parent's religious freedoms and religion's rights rather than the best interests of the children.
Uzzah - stepping off soap box
i'm really intrigued by that fact that i may know some of you and yet not know that i know you.
i just want to know how many people from canada are here.
if you don't mind and don't care about posting your province (cause i'm too timid to) we could all get an idea of just how many canucks are really out there.
Cellist:
I was in Kenora, Dryden and then Thunder Bay last October. Will likely be your way in September. I have meetings pending with many of the First Nations Communties surrounding Kenora.
Uzzah
i'm really intrigued by that fact that i may know some of you and yet not know that i know you.
i just want to know how many people from canada are here.
if you don't mind and don't care about posting your province (cause i'm too timid to) we could all get an idea of just how many canucks are really out there.
I am in Tor-onna, that's Toronto for all you non Tor-onna people.
But travel the entire Province regularly for work. Ottawa yesterday morning, Chatham this morning and now back in Mississauga at this moment.
I'll have to bookmark this thread and PM you folks when I am travelling through your respective areas. Beer, coffee (Tim's is my first choice) is all good by me.
Uzzah - Who just celebrated his 9th anniversary of walking away WOO HOO .... I'll take LIVING as opposed to existing and rotting away in "Da Trooth" any day
i am going to school again later this year and need some ideas.
hey guys, i went to the party this afternoon, and mouthy wanted me to post about it and let you know that she is really busy with company right now, but will post again sometime soon.. anyway, mouthy's party was lots of fun--almost everyone there were ex-jws.
i really enjoyed meeting them and talking about their experiences.
they all had their eyes opened in different ways--for some it was a gradual awakening, for others it was a sudden unexpected scripture verse and bingo, the blinders were off!
I had actually planned on being there today. I love me Grammy Grace!!!
Unfortunately work took me to the great white north (Manitoba/Ontario border) but my thoughts are with our favourite Granny.
It is good to see a portion of the love she gives returned!!
Uzzah
mary said if i stay, she might let me kiss her hand the next time i go to canada.. what do you think?
is that worth sticking around here?.
warlock .
Delilah:
Wait till you find out who has been kissing her down under.
oops I mean who from down under has been kissing up to her ... <snickering>
