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Picture yourself spending some time with congenial friends, sharing your lives and pictures from your cell phones." They're curious about that cool game, song, movie, camping trip, art show, or other event that fascinated you. You talk about all kinds of stuff, poetry, styles, personal achievements, relationships, and bad days. You can share your inner child, and laugh together. They sympathetically listen to your feelings about serious topics like politics or climate change, even when they don't agree.

Personal validation comes from paying attention to one another, giving more than you get. Everyone respects you and themselves, despite our amazing range of personal tastes and interests. They'll tell you they don't agree with an idea or behavior without implying you're a bad person or somehow deficient. It's an "I'm OK, You're OK" kind of fellowship, where nobody tries to make himself look better by picking on somebody else.

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Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Joan Denoo 3 hours ago. 4 Replies 2 Likes

This captures my opinion of Facebook. AN is so much better.Continue

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A tribute to my father

Started by Brent Feeney. Last reply by Debra Stevenson yesterday. 12 Replies 1 Like

So, I guess most of you here know that my dad died back in January of complications of Parkinson's disease. There have been times that have been rough since then, but I'd think it's all part of the process, so to speak.Today was Remembrance Sunday…Continue

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Comment by booklover on January 8, 2013 at 1:09am: Adorable mouse picture Joan!!!

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Comment by booklover on January 8, 2013 at 1:07am: Sk8eycat, my 'father' abandoned my sister and I too when I was 4 and she was 1. Also to alcohol, only he physically left. We were raised by my Mom, who was/is awesome, and for a while, a step-dad who I actually had no feelings for, and when they divorced, I was relieved, and never saw him again. We were VERY close to my paternal-grandparents. Even my Mom was. My 'dad' died of alcoholism, and with some woman who drank with him. His second wife died from alcoholism before he did. He never was responsible for himself. Always an excuse. He thought he could have a relationship with us when we were adults. Really? Didn't know him, didn't care. It might sound cold, but that's how we felt. He never made a big effort anyway.

I got married really young 20, and the day after tomorrow we are celebrating 25 years of marriage. I don't know if he was 'the one', if but he turned out to be a good one! lol. We have a very nice life and I wouldn't trade the kids I've got for any others! ;)

Glad everyone liked the dog picture!

I have insomnia tonight!~ Melinda

Comment by sk8eycat on January 8, 2013 at 12:02am: Oh, Steph! I luvz taht kitteh...it's me all over! My internal clock is all bass-ackward from the 12 days I spent with Mr. Duncan. We watched TV ALL night, almost every night...mostly waiting for congress to get its sh*t together New Year's Eve.

So, now I'm still awake all night, and sleeping late when I have things I HAVE to do in the AM.

I have to find a new MD...Dr. BadJokes, who has been my GP for 42 years (!!!), finally retired, with very little warning. I feel like I've lost a member of my family.

I also have to find a vet for the cats...one who gives discounts to "seniors." I came home to find a great lump on Hairy Jerry's jaw/neck. He doesn't seem to feel any pain from it when I touch it, and he's eating normally, but still... It must be looked at and dealt with. He really does look like a kid with mumps on one side. (I'm hoping it's "just" an abscessed tooth...not a tumor. Yikes!)

I should have done something about both situations last week, but I'm a world-class procrastinator. Just like that kitteh.

Comment by Steph S. on January 7, 2013 at 10:14pm: Booklover - I love your walk is over now lol.

Cute mouse Joan.

I am enjoying reading all the posts here. Thanks to all of you for sharing.

Comment by Ian Mason on January 7, 2013 at 10:12pm: Thanks for the Nat Geo pics, Joan.

It's been fascinating to follow the recent discussions on education and love. Both subjects leave me feeling very confused.

Comment by Joan Denoo on January 7, 2013 at 8:36pm: Thanks Frank-Vicky Giannangelo

Comment by Joan Denoo on January 7, 2013 at 8:13pm: “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” ~ Aristotle via Phil Rockstroh

Comment by Joan Denoo on January 7, 2013 at 7:04pm: Ruth, you are braver than I. Any thought of re-marriage puts me into a state of deep depression that is hard to climb out. Your second marriage works for you, and I assume, for him as well. Good job. A hat-tip to you both.

Comment by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on January 7, 2013 at 6:53pm: The fox is my favorite, Joan. Thanks for sharing the NatGo pics.

Thanks for your heartfelt account, sk8eycat. I feel as if I know you better. I've often been in love, but I'm lucky to have found a lot of much nicer guys. And smart enough to give back the engagement rings of the first two prospects, when their true nature showed through. Never regretted those decisions. My second husband has been the real keeper.