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  Was Michaelangelo autistic?

  by seeitallclearlynow in

  1. watchtower
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  article on msn talks about his personal traits.

  a tortured genius?.

  http://content.health.msn.com/content/article/87/99594.htm.

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  It was interesting to read this article, because my son has Asperger's Syndrome. At the same time, very little of it applied to him. This article speaks of Michaelangelo as an adult who obviously had no intervention as a child (since Asperger's was not "discovered until the 1930's, and was rarely diagnosed until the early 1990's, it is no wonder the man suffered as he did!) However, I am proud to say that due to early intervention, my son has come such a long, long way in a very short amount of time. So, Kibizzle, if you are feeling helpless as I did when I first found out my son's diagnosis, please don't despair. It is a very treatable disorder and the success rate multiplies expotentially the earlier it is discovered and treatment begins. Of all the progress I've seen, the thing that makes me the happiest is his new-found ability to spontaneously give love. Although he can be self-absorbed at times, he has never voluntarily been able to show affection in any manner until recently - and now he is making up for lost time! I could not be happier! He also has made miles of progress with his social skills, and is vitually indistinguishable from other children his own age. He still has the "rigidity" - the difficulty of switching from "Track A" to "Track B", and some auditory processing challenges, but he is by far the most intelligent child in his class, and according to his teacher - a real "cut-up"! I am so proud of him, and so glad to know that he will most likely not have to suffer the isolation that it appears Michaelangelo did! There is hope for people with Asperger's Syndrome if they seek treatment!

  FWIW - Bill Gates has Asperger's Syndrome, and it is highly suspected that Einstein did as well! Therefore, people with Asperger's are in good company!

  :-)

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  Well, ever think about leaving your mate for someone else ???

  by run dont walk in

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  2. friends

  this should be interesting, .

  how many of you have thought or have left your mate for someone else, was it worth it, or worth it that you stayed ???.

  going through a difficult time right now, we've been together 15 years now, no kids, shes a couple years older then me.

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  XQ -

  Your constant oinking is getting on my last raw nerve. I sure hope RDW is smart enough to ignore you.

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  Apostofest in Columbia, MO??

  by Yerusalyim in

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  2. friends

  what say you copsec and robdar...and anyone else in the area?

  friday night in columbia?

  i'm gonna get a room.

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  There are plenty of others in your neck of the woods, too! You got Sheila M and Thunder, dustyb, and FMZ for starters!!! Expand those horizons!!!

  growedup of the "used to live in KC" class!
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  Well, ever think about leaving your mate for someone else ???

  by run dont walk in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this should be interesting, .

  how many of you have thought or have left your mate for someone else, was it worth it, or worth it that you stayed ???.

  going through a difficult time right now, we've been together 15 years now, no kids, shes a couple years older then me.

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  Run -

  Boy is this a topic I could write on for days! Unfortunately, I have very little time, and have not read any of the other posts, so please forgive me if I duplicate someone else's efforts.

  First of all, it is an unfair statement to ask why women always feel threatened and/or jealous. Trust me when I tell you I have been on the other end of that one! It is not just women who feel that way. It is my experience that people feel that way for two reasons:

  1. They have low self-esteem

  2. There is something going on in the relationship which gives them GOOD cause to feel that way (they don't feel secure in the relationship because of something that the other person is doing, or because of specific circumstances which cause the couple to (begin to) drift apart).

  Secondly, I have almost left my mate many times, and once it was for someone else. However, at the last minute I realized that the guy I was leaving for was not worth it so here I still am after 10 years. IMHO, it is never smart to leave your marriage for someone else, especially if your marriage is fixable. If you are going to leave, it is because you are unhappy, you no longer love your mate, and you've tried everything to make it work with no results. If you still have any hope of your marriage working, then you need to try to fix it first, because you may realize the huge mistake you've made if you leave for someone else and then that person leaves YOU. At that point, there is about a .00001 chance that you'll ever recover your marriage. So - if you're going to go, do it for YOU - not for someone else. Be sure to examine your motives and why you want to leave, and be sure you take into consideration the changes in your life that will occur if you leave. Especially take into consideration how you would feel about those changes if you left strictly for yourself - not for someone else. Do you want to live that way?

  Run, also please remember - everyone ages - even you. I realize you have acknowledged that, but think of it this way - even the new younger model is going to age, too. How will you feel about her 10 years from now when her body/face looks like your wife's look today? What is on the outside does NOT count for a hill of beans because it is so fleeting. If you want something real, look for what is inside someone. And I am willing to bet that what you really want is inside your mate - you just have to look, and you just have to be willing to make sacrifices and changes in order to make it work.

  Let us know how it all works out.

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  What if I move out to Cali?

  by Aztec in

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  what will happen?.

  just curious.... ~aztec

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  Aztec -

  I have lived all over California and I can tell you that the most affordable and least congested area I've lived in is the Sacramento area. And the jobs pay pretty much what they pay in other parts of the state. Also, the schools are good and getting better up here. On top of that, my husband's company has several openings as we speak, and I think I could get you in the door for an interview if you're interested. Not to mention, about a mile away from the potential job, is a really great sitter I know! So pack your bags, girl! You'll love it!

  :-)

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  What if I move out to Cali?

  by Aztec in

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  what will happen?.

  just curious.... ~aztec

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  Aztec -

  The great thing about California is that there are many different environments to choose from. You can live in a large city like LA or San Francisco or one of their many suburbs, or you can live in smaller towns. You can choose to live near the ocean, in the mountains, in the desert, in the valley, or near any one of the hundreds of lakes, rivers or streams that are a part of this great state. Do you like hot weather? We've got it. Or do you prefer cooler weather? We have that, too. Do you want to live in a diverse area, or do you prefer to live somewhere away from the crowd? We have it all! I LOVE California! And don't let people scare you about the earthquakes. Our buildings are built to withstand them - and trust me when I tell you we don't get them even one-tenth as often as the mid-west gets tornados. (fyi - I lived in Lake Tahoe when the big one hit SF in '89 and I didn't even feel it.) The only drawback about California is the high cost of living. However, if you have marketable skills, there are jobs to be had here, which pay better than in other parts of the nation. Much of the lifestyle you will have here depends on exactly where you move. I live in suburban Sacramento and I love it here. There are plenty of jobs which pay pretty well, lots of housing, and hardly any traffic when compared with LA or San Francisco. (Not to mention the Kings are hot, Hot HOT!!!) There is so much to do here. We are about an hour and a half from Lake Tahoe where you can ski, camp and hike, and an hour and half away from San Francisco (self-explanatory). We are about three hours from Yosemite, and about two hours from Reno. Of course, if you are into it, there is always Napa for wine tasting, white water rafting or kayaking down any of our rivers, or the coastal region for some deep sea fishing. We have it all here, and I love it! If you want more information, please don't hesitate to pm me and I can help point you in the right direction!!!

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  Needing a name for a band

  by Pleasuredome in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've recently joined a band, playing synth.

  our music is going to be depeche mode style.

  we need a name and i just can't think of one.

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  FBF -

  Based on this A.B.S (Already Been Screwed) ?

  oooooh la la, girlfriend! LOL!

  Nice to see you back posting again!

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  Needing a name for a band

  by Pleasuredome in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've recently joined a band, playing synth.

  our music is going to be depeche mode style.

  we need a name and i just can't think of one.

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  imallgrowedup

  There are so many bizarre band names these days, you could get away with just about anything!

  How about...

  Tented Boxers...

  A.B.C. (Already Been Chewed) Zucchini...

  Braided Pits...

  Scurvied Gums....

  Sprained Larnyx..

  Momma's Army Boots...

  Virgins No More...

  A One anda Two anda Three...

  The possibilities are endless!

  Good luck!

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  TWO SISTERS...

  by Special K in

  1. social
  2. humour

  two sisters were walking home after a movie one evening.

  the oldest sister was named mathmatical (m), and the younger sister was named logical (l).

  it was getting dark and they were still quite far from home.

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  LOL!

  I will have to remember this the next time a "stalker" comes after me!!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  For Gidget Girl - Anyone who has been DA'd since 1989 - Please Sign in!

  by imallgrowedup in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  from another thread --you do know that no one gets das associated anymore, right?

  only if you are baptized, and gave your life to jehovah, then if you comit unrepented sin, then you are disfellowshipped.

  gidget girl.. .

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  From another thread --

  You do know that no one gets das associated anymore, right? Not since 1988-89. Somewhere in there. Only if you are baptized, and gave your life to Jehovah, then if you comit unrepented sin, then you are disfellowshipped. Gidget girl.

  We all know this is not true!

  Please sign in with date of DA to show one of our newest posters that she has been fed incorrect information!

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