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  Ok finally the time is here

  by SheilaM in

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  hi you all i'm starting this early.

  my son is graduating next week from bootcamp.

  if anyone would like to congratulate him on his achievemnent please do

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  gambit

  ANTHONY --

  They say that if you can get your mom wrapped around your finger,
  you've got the world in the palm of your hands.

  **** CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACHEIVEMENTS ****
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  COURAGE

  by oldcrowwoman in

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  gambit

  Thats what life is about life, death and rebirth. And to honor the processes.

  OCW -- I love what you said... so, so true... And it takes courage to continue to honor life when your feeling blue.

  When I was reading "The Courage to Change" by Dennis Wholley last winter, these few lines popped out...
  To me, this symbolizes what is going on around us, life, death, and change, and the stirrings the make us feel alive.

  Dark Angels; glistening in the wind Vibrant soldiers; turning in

  A sound will echo at the sound of falling Time stands still at the time of calling The mind will see what the mind is thinking Dreams are sleeping when we are dreaming

  The sound of falling is no sound at all The time of calling is a time for all The mind is thinking not knowing all We are dreaming or not at all

  Dark Angels; listening to the wind Vibrant soldiers; churning within
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  What do you think is the best way to deal with karma?

  by CruithneLaLuna in

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  oh, i am confused.

  someone has given me a little taste of my own medicine, and i don't like it.. here we are, very close to eleven years later to the day.

  does anyone know of some astrological or other synchronistic significance of a period of eleven years?.

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  You are guilty of the crime "Love like you've never been hurt"

  It hurts, but it's still the only way to go... give it all, and be happy with what you get in return...

  I believe you are wise in feeling your feelings and wishing her well in life...

  Stay sober for a day or two... then get right back into life.

  gambit
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  If Women Ruled the World

  by iiz2cool in

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  these were just emailed to me.

  enjoy!

  walter.

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  gambit

  If women ruled the world.... I would be a proud member of the "faithful and discreet slave class"
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  Suppose You Said "I Forgive the Watchtower"?

  by metatron in

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  you may be confronted with relatives and witness friends who annoy you, with self-righteous comments about "coming back.

  to the 'truth' and other judgemental urgings.. suppose you replied "i forgive the watchtower society for the terrible things they've done, i need to do that so i can progess as a. spiritual person".. such a response might be very disarming - and difficult to counter.. witnesses generally reject the notion that the watchtower can ever do anything wrong - rationalizing that any cruelties they.

  inflict are somehow part of a greater divine purpose.

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  I got into a similar argument with my ex over the weekend.... I contend the following...

  I contend... Healing is a process that allows forgiveness.
  She contends... forgiveness is an event that allows healing.

  I contend... I can forgive (as part of my process), but I'm not sure I will ever forget (certain events that you never want repeated)
  She contends... She can forgive and forget easier than anyone she knows (I say that's denial, cause no apology or examination has occured)

  So, Suppose I said "I forgive the Watchtower"?

  I may, after I am well into my healing process be able to say "I forgive"... But, so long as they fail to assume responsibility and continue to error against humanity I will not forget and I will not forgive them for what they continue to do to others.

  gambit
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  Are you ever surprised at who is attracted to whom here?

  by berylblue in

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  you lurkers.

  the ones who read this board just to observe everything that's going on.

  never say a word, except on very rare occasions.

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  I like OMI's position, although now that I know she is out there, I'm paranoid to post ...

  My thoughts go along the lines, that as soon as I posted I changed some dynamics, somewhere. It would have been nice to lurk longer than I did... I am still very timid and also delete atleast as many posts as I make... I'm trying on a few different shoes to see how they fit, while at the same time trying to "fit in" somewhere.

  When I first posted I listed a few posters who I really admire... As far as attractions... hmmm... There are all kinds on this board but it's difficult to see beyond the words, eg tone, posture, eye contact, all the good stuff that goes with attractions. So, I think I am searching for acceptance and healing... By watching, reading, and ALMOST posting atleast I've done the soul work that made me think through my position. From my current position, I like just about everyone on this board...

  OMI, PM me if you have "STOOPID" questions... I have been out 20 years, and this stuff is hitting me like a ton of bricks... I am having a hard time figuring out what questions to ask and keep spinning... I would love to hear your questions... And I won't try to talk you into posting, and I wont print what you send me... I am sincerly looking for something I am overlooking...

  gambit
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  Why should I be Happy?

  by Maverick in

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  i had a good day today.

  i love my job, still some days are just great, and today was one of those days!

  all day i was in a great mood and working like a bi-polar in a manic state.

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  Maverick --

  I second everything Robdar just said... I just got divorced after a 20 year marriage... I still have a 15 yo son, who is staying with me. I know things are tough for him right now, and I find it hard from day to day to find the strength to pick up the pieces and move forward. Your words are encouraging...

  gambit
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  dilemna--what would YOU do?

  by Ravyn in

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  ok, lee and i rented a nice little house from a sweet couple for over two years when we lived in tn.

  it was the only good thing about tn.

  we had nice neighbors and wonderful landlords.

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  gambit

  Rayvn,

  I might consider taking all the above suggestions and wrapping them up in some sort of reply to the neighbor that emailed you. Suggest to her, that SHE call the police anonymously... You could go so far as to say that since you moved, your position may even be considered harassment, cause who knows what relationship you had with everyone involved.

  It very kind of you to be concerned, and to care enough to help, but I wouldn't suggest putting yourself in the middle.

  PS. Wish your prior landlord well. Oh, and maybe ask him how everything is working out. He may shed some light on the topic without you getting involved.

  gambit
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  I passed my exam ! (... but 4 more to go)

  by Simon in

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  i'm now officially certifiable ... erm, i mean certified having passed my first exam:.

  070-315 developing and implementing web applications with microsoft visual c# .net and microsoft visual studio .net.

  i now have 2 more to do to get mcad status (ms certified application developer) and 4 more for mcsd (ms certified soution developer).

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  Great job Simon... Stick with it... I couldn't keep up with the technology, so I know what your doing isn't easy...
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  Urgent Legal Help Needed: Asylum for a Minor

  by kitties_and_horses_oh_my! in

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  i'm going to be very vague and stick to just the most essential details (for reasons you will see):.

  i am aware of a 17 year old (parents are dubs, he doesn't want to be but is forced to go to mtgs) who has been suicidal and asked a friend to come and get him from his home.

  he left a note to his parents saying he is safe, etc., but his parents are already fairly sure of where he is.

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  State differ in their "legal age" concept... It was legal for my son to come and go, anytime of day or night, at the age of 16... even though I assumed legal responsibilty till the age of 18. In fact, if I locked him out, he could file charges against me. For 2 years, I never locked the door to my house and let nature run its course. It was difficult, being the parent on the receiving end, but in the end... he did OK.

  Guess what I'm saying is, as far as the legal issues, have an adult talk to DA's, Atty's, Social Workers, asking what it would take to help the parents get him to go home. (Not as an opponent of the parents... you will get two different stories). You may find that the parents have a very difficult legal issue ahead of them.

  With that said, a lot of concern has already been expressed about the well-being of all parties - mental and physical...
  I would continue to pursue this avenue... ** As I look again to see if Lady Lee posted yet **

  I believe that the parents need counseling prior to, and possibly more so, than the child. This statement is not about JW, but rather, as an adult accepting responsibility and humanity... The kid young man is trying to grow beyond what his parents are capable of supporting. In the end, it may not be about the religion at all (who cares, as long as he is happy)... there is normal rebellion, personal identity, self-respect, and a whole list of emotions he is experiencing without having the coping skills and/or support to handle them.