"Loren, i was thinking about you and your likely response as i was writing this post. i know your rightful indignation with the papacy and share it, albeit probably with slightly less ire.
i must say that i just freaking love your pov.…"
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Oklahoma Tornado
Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Loren Miller 2 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
An amazing photo of the tornado's power,Continue
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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
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This was a fun article to read.When…Continue
Girl Recovered After 10 Years Claimed Dead by Psychic
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Psychics are all BS.Here's an interesting news article.Amanda Berry, a…Continue
Brutal 4 Minutes for All of Religion Christopher Hitchens
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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
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Comment by John Lynch on February 16, 2013 at 9:14am -
Thank you Joan for a great video. Any words from Carl Sagan are music to my ears.
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Comment by Joan Denoo on February 16, 2013 at 1:41am -
Well, dear friends, time for bed. I hope your sleep gives you rest and the weekend bring you renewal. Here is a little sky thing to send you to dreamland.
The Center of all Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzKZb3qHyXk&list=WL3DB291F0C3DC...
We are part of something magnificent and we are awake.
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Comment by Chris Breman on February 16, 2013 at 1:17am
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Thanks Melinda! I tend to say little on average, but I enjoy the company here very much! Have a wonderful weekend, all of you!
And now I'll stop the exclamation marks and go back to the grindstone: I'll start a new class next week and I've found someone who wanted extra lessons, so there's extra preparation to do, lessons to write and on top of that the usual things, but I'm glad to have more work with the financial troubles in this country...
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Comment by Ian Mason on February 16, 2013 at 12:59am -
What kind words, Melinda. Hugs to you too. Have a happy weekend all
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Love the Ex-Benedict! Had a really nice day today! I hope you all have a great. Weekend my wonderful AN Friends. I am really thankful to know all of you and I love knowing I can get online and share things with you whether they are silly or serious! Hugs to you all~Melinda
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Comment by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on February 15, 2013 at 10:49pm -
A lovely video, Loren. But Thunderf00t does not have my vote. Mostly I hear about him opposing Atheism+. Yes, Horray for Friday. Thanks for the exuberance, booklover. LOL on the humorous breakfast, Patricia. We had a lovely day here in PA, 57°. Enjoy your weekend, all!
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Comment by Lillie on February 15, 2013 at 9:03pm -
Speaking of restrooms, I'll bet those people on that crippled cruise ship wished they had help with a working restroom.
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Love that video Loren....added it to my favorites on youtube!
Didn't take long huh?.......
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The music was mesmerizing. Great video.
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