samuel thompson wrote:
i don't believe in santa claus, but i'm not going to sue somebody for singing a ho-ho-ho song in december.
life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because someone says a 30-second prayer before a football game.
Perhaps if the Christian G*d (or any other deity for that matter) has nothing better to do, it will bless the football game.
Seriously, though, many non-Christians enjoy a good football game, and some of us don't appreciate having your religion shoved down our throats at public gatherings. We're paying to see a sport, not a religious service.
t
that's what i'm starting to hear.
my mother has had a number of people asking her where our family has been.
"have they been attending another hall?
The funny thing is I don't miss them. After spending my whole life in this religion, I feel absolutely no attachment to it.....I wonder why.
Now that you mention it ... I felt the same. It's funny, I never really thought of it in the exact same way. but it's so true. No attachment, no regrets. It's a good thing.
since i left the dubs i have dabbled a bit with the lottery...a scratch off ticket here or there...but nothing major.
recently i have gotten to know a few people that seem to gamble quite a bit.
we went to the horse races a few weeks ago and i bet on one of the horses that a friend owns...lol fortunately not much as i lost.
A lot of people gamble on a regular basis. Many people I have worked with had 'lottery pools' where a group of people buy loto tickets every payday.
From '95-2000, I was a pawnbroker and can tell you that a LOT of people gamble regularly. I know people that have literally 'lost everything' due to this fierce addiction. The thing about gamblers is that they can hide it for a long time (no hangover, no red eyes, no bad breath), usually until they are into it deep! And the money goes FAST!!! Literally thousands of $$$ in minutes.
Most sad cases (for me) are the seniors. Many of them go to the Casino because they are lonely.
I also find it sad to see so many teenagers addicted to video lottery machines. It has become a big business in Canada. It used to be that VLTs were everywhere - corner stores, you name it. The province changed the legislation a couple years ago. They are only allowed in licensed drinking establishments now, although illegal operations are all over the place, and they do not ask for ID.
I have always enjoyed playing cards, and have played nickel-and-dime poker at friends' houses many times over the years. It was always more of a partying, card-playing type of thing.
As for loto tickets, machines, or race-betting, I see them as a waste of money. Who wins in the long run? The government, casinos, track owners, organized crime, etc. But that's just my own taste and opinion. I like to take a drink, and many people see that as a waste of money.
t
has anyone seen this series on showtime?
a friend recently gave me a cd full of episodes he downloaded.
i'm tempted to get showtime just for this series!!.
We at Showtime Online express our apologies; however, these pages are intended for access only from within the United States
This sounds really funny, also I love to see people exposing bulls**t; however, since I'm just Canadian, here's what I got from Showtime's link.
oh well (sigh)
btw, Michael Moore will have a new TV show this season. I'm sure he'll be revealing a few truths in a humorous fashion.
tal
i work at an elementary school part time supervising children.
i love my job and being around those kids.
having been a witness kid and having been raised in an alcohol crazed environment, i have a soft spot for those little ones who are the victims of adult irresponsibility and heartbreaking circumstances.
bg,
It sounds like this little boy is lucky to have you as a teacher/friend. Sometimes a teacher is the only safe person kids have. I know that I will never forget the kindness a couple of teachers showed me.
It's seems clear to me that you are torn up about this - happy he is in a 'stable' home, sad he will be raised JW. You are doing a good job of being his friend, treating him like a 'normal' kid. As a teacher, you play a very special role in this little boy's life. He looks up to you, and is probably drawn to you because of your true empathy.
If I remember correctly (it was a few years ago), acceptance was the best gift one of my teachers gave me. She eased the way for me, and I didn't feel looked down on by her for being 'different' from all the other kids.
Keep up the good work, he will never forget his special teacher for the kindness and consistency you display.
t
september 11, 1971 nancy and i were married in fairmont minnesota by a chevy auto mechanic in the basement of a hardware store.
he gave us some very good advise, change your oil every three thousand miles, and rotate your tires every six thousand miles and flush your radiator once a year.
september 11, 2001, was our 30th year anniversary and we had planned to go out to dinner to celebrate.
Happy Anniversary, Gary
32 years? Quite an accomplishment and something to celebrate!
Have a great one
talesin
remembering 9-11-01:.
i encourage everyone who wants to, just to post their own personal memories and experiences of 9-11-01 here.. also, here are a few things you may want to look at:.
http://september11th.com/silence.htm.
I was watching 'Canada AM'.
The newsreader said "wait a minute, we're going to our affiliate in New York. A small plane has apparently crashed into the World Trade Centre".
They were speculating that a private pilot had a heart attack. A clip was shown of the first plane crashing into the tower.
Then, they showed the damaged building. All of a sudden, another plane came from the edge ofthe screen and smashed into the other tower.
At that moment, I realized I was watching the murder of thousands of people who would die before my eyes, AT THIS VERY MOMENT.
For a few seconds, I sat there, horrified, tears started running down my face. I ran to the bedroom and woke my partner. We sat on the couch for hours holding each other, crying, while the bad news just carried on and on with the Washington bombing, the plane crash in Philly.
I'll never forget it. After about 2 weeks, I stopped watching the news clips, knowing that each re-viewing of the attack was a retraumatization and a reliving of the event. I have not watched it since.
tal
...a memorial to the victims or thriving business offices?.
would building offices show a disrespect for the victims or would it be a good idea in the sense that it shows the usa are picking up where they left off and not being deterred by the terrorists?.
brummie
I agree with Heathen.
imho, I think it should be a memorial park, but we know it's gotta be commercial. All that land must be worth billions.
And after all, money and a big show of power is really all that matters to the 'powers that be', so might as well go with the big, commercial phallic symbol; see Valis' pic of Gaudi design. (I was gonna say 'penis', but didn't want to insult anyone.)
talesin
well here is the start .
if your name is not on it then either it wasn't on the old texas map or it wasn't added to the previous list so... .
if you want your name added please say so and let me know what state you are in.
ll = labour of love
thanks, ladylee, for putting a concrete picture of us together - you know you're gonna have to do a 'world map' cause no one can get left out now.
tal
look, i get confused!.
the problem is that witnesses these days are often so uninvolved and lacking in real friendship that i don't know if they're.
shunning me or not!
Gary, you are priceless!
and metatron, TOO TRUE
t
