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'Crazy ants' a threat in southern U.S.
Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Lillie on Sunday. 8 Replies 1 Like
Oh no! Crazy ants!!CNN) -- Beware the "crazy…Continue
10 Things You Can't Do and Become President
Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Randall Smith on Saturday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
This was a fun article to read.When…Continue
Girl Recovered After 10 Years Claimed Dead by Psychic
Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Steph S. on Saturday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Psychics are all BS.Here's an interesting news article.Amanda Berry, a…Continue
Brutal 4 Minutes for All of Religion Christopher Hitchens
Started by Joan Denoo. Last reply by Joan Denoo on Friday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Brutal 4 Minutes for All of Religion Christopher HitchensJust think about this for a minute, “three thousand years ago, at the most, it was decided,…Continue
Talented young singer
Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by booklover May 14. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Aldrich Lloyd Talonding is going to take the world by storm. What do you think? He's singing Dance With My Father Again. Continue
Carved shell jewelry
Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner May 13. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Browsing carved shell jewelry by Shinji Nakaba, I came upon this ring.LOL, "Kiss the ring" has a new meaning. They show how it's made.…Continue
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Comment by Joan Denoo on February 4, 2013 at 11:43pm -
Ian Mason, this is a good place to vent and release tension that builds up with all challenges one faces in life; and you have been challenged.
Learning of your daughter's conversations with you is a very good sign of her growing up. All the developmental phases present stress, but that going from "silent-adolescent" to sharing adult takes time and patience. She showed good judgment not staying with a drinking-sports-obsessed fellow. Finding a new friend at work gives hope he is steady. Having an English dad may create some opportunity for conversations. I know what you mean about our children finding ones that are "good enough." I guess the only thing a good parent can do is remain steady, especially when their lives get a little choppy. Being a good solid anchor for her to be able to trust and rely on frees you up to work at that ... we can't change others who may be unsteady; we can be a solid rock and everyone benefits.
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Comment by sk8eycat on February 4, 2013 at 4:27pm -
Tony, I am SO out of it that it's taken me this long to finally get the joke..."and I was like OMG!" I effing LOVE it! Thank you for the delayed LOL.
Everybody...think we should ALL sing "Here Comes the Sun" as a Solstice carol?
Pass it along, maybe we can start something.
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Comment by Idaho Spud on February 4, 2013 at 3:07pm -
Felaine, thanks for Here Comes the Sun song. Like Melinda, it brought tears to my eyes.
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Comment by Patricia on February 4, 2013 at 1:13pm -
Love those flash mobs.......more....more.....more!!!!
Almost everything is 'smarter' than humans!!!!
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Comment by The Flying Atheist on February 4, 2013 at 12:53pm -
Steph, don't feel bad about being behind. Many times I leave town for work and when I return I'm 6 or 7 pages behind.
Also, I was curious, Steph. Are you planning on attending any of the American Atheist convention in March when it's in Austin? You're lucky to have it in your city!
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Comment by booklover on February 4, 2013 at 12:14pm -
Love the Atheist kitteh Steph. Cats are smarter than a goodly amount of humans!!!
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Comment by Ian Mason on February 4, 2013 at 9:14am -
Felaine, smashing video. Melinda, the look on "pillow-cat's" face is priceless. Thanks.
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Comment by booklover on February 4, 2013 at 8:14am
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Felaine, that Flashmob brought tears to my eyes. Human Beings can sometimes be so awesome. Thank you for sharing that!!!
Ian, I am happy for your daughter and for you. :)
Steph, love the hoodie cat.
Tony, love the science joke!
All of you have a wonderful week and be good to yourselves! ~ Melinda
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