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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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A tribute to my father

Started by Brent Feeney. Last reply by Brent Feeney 5 hours ago. 13 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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Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Joan Denoo yesterday. 4 Replies 2 Likes

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

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Comment by Joan Denoo on November 6, 2012 at 1:41pm: Too bad he thinks only those who own assets are worthy of income security. What about families who have been hit with job lay-offs, downsizing, job elimination, sickness that causes bankruptcy, out of control costs of living, students trying to pay off loans and homeowners with foreclosed homes, people for reasons not of their making unable to work, too old to earn a living or too young, or too sick?

Comment by dr kellie on November 6, 2012 at 1:23pm: My progressive group is meeting out to watch election results and I don't know if I can stomach it. I guess it would be some comfort to be huddled with fellow liberals, but I might pull my hair out. Or get drunk. Or both.

Comment by Loren Miller on November 6, 2012 at 10:51am: I'm a traditionalist, I guess. I vote on Election Day, almost without exception. That one exception was when I knew I'd be out of town that day (the 1996 election, I think), and I wanted to make sure I got my $0.02 in.

Certainly having the convenience of early voting is good, but long as you got the attitude and determination TO vote, I think yer good.

Comment by Chris Dodds on November 6, 2012 at 10:49am: @ sk8eycat How does one go about voting by mail?

@ everyone else, get out there and vote. I don't give a shit who you vote for, just do it. The sooner you vote, the sooner the electoral college can determine a winner, and the sooner we can get this whole election thing over with.

Comment by sk8eycat on November 6, 2012 at 10:45am: I've been voting by mail for more than 15 years. I got tired of my polling place being moved all over, trying to find a place to park, and shrieking kids whose parents don't sem to be able to teach them manners.

In Oregon and Washington, everybody votes by mail, and they have a much higher "turnout" percentage than the rest of the states. It also saves cities, counties, and states a large amount of money.

I think it's time.

Comment by Steph S. on November 6, 2012 at 10:36am: Ruth I tried to add you on Twitter so I could follow you - but you aren't showing up.

Comment by booklover on November 6, 2012 at 9:49am: The sign is great Tony!! Grinning Cat, I love the quote. When there is a question on forms asking for your sex, I am always tempted to put "no thanks!" lol ( I know, old joke!)

I voted early, but in-person.

Comment by Grinning Cat on November 6, 2012 at 9:15am: Great sign, Tony! Back when forms asked for "Race:" I thought "Human" was the best answer.

(Who was it who said, "Labels make useful servants but terrible masters"? They can be a starting point for describing yourself and learning about others, but shouldn't box you in.)

I'll be going to vote (just across the street) soon. Yes, the experience of voting in person is one of our valued rituals.

Comment by Tony Carroll on November 6, 2012 at 9:07am: Love the cat, Melinda. Just got up, heading out in a couple to my polling place. Hear they expect a big turnout. Thought about voting early, but I kinda like going through the experience of voting in person. Here's a little something for ya'll. Peace. See ya later.

Comment by booklover on November 6, 2012 at 7:39am: awww, cute cat pic sk8eycat. Good election day morning friends! At least I hope it turns out well! lol.