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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 1 hour ago. 0 Replies 0 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 sk8eycat on January 24, 2013 at 12:23am

Comment by sk8eycat on January 23, 2013 at 11:25pm: SPCA & ABBA

If that link doesn't work, try: http://vimeo.com/40471435

Best video I've seen all day/night, and it just happened that I was working on this months Pet adoption calendar, and took a break to check my e-mail...and there it WAS. VERY professionally done, and ab-so-effing-lutely CHARMING!

So is the Masseuse kitteh!

Comment by The Flying Atheist on January 23, 2013 at 7:24pm

Comment by Lillie on January 23, 2013 at 4:46pm: Yes, Molly Ivins was a very irreverent Texas Journalist who "told it like it is" with very colorful speech. I really do miss her and know she would be having great fun with our political controversies today.

Comment by dr kellie on January 23, 2013 at 3:22pm: I agree.

Comment by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on January 23, 2013 at 2:11pm: While I agree that what Obama does obliterates whatever nice speech he gives (without following through), I did find the pro gay and feminist parts of his speech encouraging. I didn't think I'd live to see a president include Stonewall and Seneca Falls as part of our revered national heritage. I give him credit for saying those things in that setting. Doesn't mean I like his drone war, support of fossil fuels or erosion of rights.

Comment by sk8eycat on January 23, 2013 at 1:41pm: From the news: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jan/22/elderly-hurry-up-die-ja...

I have known for decades (whenever the conservatives start griping about Social Security and Medicare) that many people in our own (USA) government feel the same way, but they're just too cowardly to come right out and say it.

I think one governor (Colorado) did say it was our duty to die at 65...back in the 1980s. GOP, naturally.

Comment by sk8eycat on January 23, 2013 at 1:10pm: Joseph, The Door Into Summer was published in 1957 (Serialized in F&SF in 1956) Even though the "futuristic" technology is terribly dated (cold sleep, robotic servants in 2000CE), I think it's charming. If you can't find it in a bookstore, or the library, I highly recommend searching for a used copy at eBay's Half.com. I have found many out of print treasures there...CHEAP!

PS: I don't think you insulted any dogs in a previous post. I often use a Sharpie pen to cross out the G-word on the back of any currency that comes into my hands, and substitue "DOG" (or "REASON") in its place. I wonder if anybody I pass the money along to ever notices...

Comment by Joseph Corder on January 23, 2013 at 12:25pm: Great cat pictures! My favorite Heinlein book is Stranger in a Strange Land. I've never heard of The Door Into Summer. I am currently reading A Dark Matter by Peter Straub He and Stephen King have collaborated on at least one book!