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'Crazy ants' a threat in southern U.S.
Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Tom Sarbeck 3 hours ago. 10 Replies 1 Like
Oh no! Crazy ants!!CNN) -- Beware the "crazy…Continue
What are your Memorial Day plans?
Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Tom Sarbeck 3 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I just wanted to make a fun discussion and see what all of you are doing on Memorial Day.Anyone attending a parade?Anyone honoring vets?Here is an event in Austin that looks very interesting to me.Austin, TXClose Assault 1944 is living history and…Continue
Brutal 4 Minutes for All of Religion Christopher Hitchens
Started by Joan Denoo. Last reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner 5 hours ago. 3 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
Two years of Egypt's Muslilm Brotherhood rule
Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner 5 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
This photo essay shows the remarkable benefits of replacing a secular government with a religious one. The fate of Egypt is quite an endorsement for the superior morality of religious rule.I was a bit surprised by the extent to which the temporary…Continue
Girl Recovered After 10 Years Claimed Dead by Psychic
Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Lillie yesterday. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Psychics are all BS.Here's an interesting news article.Amanda Berry, a…Continue
Life offers many opportunities for health and flourishing
Started by Joan Denoo yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Life offers many opportunities for health and flourishing and our bodies have all kinds of red flags it sends up to tell us something is wrong. Pay attention to those flags, they can save your health and your life. I talked to a lady yesterday who…Continue
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Comment by Steph S. on August 29, 2012 at 10:43pm -
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Comment by sk8eycat on August 29, 2012 at 10:37pm -
Steph, I ignore the haters to their faces, but I think we should keep an eye on them...just because some day we're going to have to undo the damage they've done. Prevention would be better.
I don't find the Crime Blotter quite so frightening because those people have been caught and punished. I do find it appalling that many states don't give severe enough sentences to child rapists (IMO "child abuse" is too mild a euphemism for the lifelong pain they cause. If I made the laws, pedophiles would be locked up for life. I've never heard of a single one who was "cured.")
I do get a giggle out of church employees, especially the occasional nun, who embezzle large amounts of money from organizations that run the oldest scam in the world. I hope they had fun with the loot before they were caught. Either that, or used it to feed, clothe, and/or house the truly needy. The Cr*p-Lick Crutch has more than enough already.
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Comment by Steph S. on August 29, 2012 at 9:07pm
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Right sk8eycat when you read the hate mail from the xtians in the "Freethought Today" newsletter you see their hatred! It is just sick!
I also am appalled by the "Crime Blotter" section that lists all the priests and ministers who are charged and convicted of crimes.
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Comment by Steph S. on August 29, 2012 at 9:05pm
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Wow Patricia! I love your flowers! Beautiful! You must have a really lovely garden. I also love the cute dog (who is not a morning person) and the unicorn picture. Very cool! I'm trying to get caught up here.
sk8eycat I love that you said this:
"Any amount of hate is incomprehensible to me; I can't even hate the haters. For one thing it takes way too much energy. I would much rather just ignore them, but they hurt people...animals, and the environment." Just ignore the haters! Good advise!
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Comment by Steph S. on August 29, 2012 at 9:03pm
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Thank you Patricia for the great elephant painting video and for also adding that video to my Wildlife group - many thanks!
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Comment by Patricia on August 29, 2012 at 8:24pm -
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Comment by The Flying Atheist on August 29, 2012 at 7:36pm -
Patricia, BEAUTIFUL lilacs. One of the great flowers of summer. And yes....the scent of lilacs wafting through the air on a sunny summer day is incredibly pleasing.
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Comment by Patricia on August 29, 2012 at 7:33pm
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Lilacs are everywhere around the province, mostly the usual mauve or white colors, which we have in the front yard. This red one is something we wanted to try & it's really done well. My husband doesn't do anything other than stuff it in the ground. Love the fragrance.....a favorite. After the blooms are done, my husband cuts the stalks off & makes ''trees'' for his model train setup.
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Comment by sk8eycat on August 29, 2012 at 7:09pm
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Oh! Lilacs! They won't grow around here...too warm in winter, I think.
Once I drove a co-worker to a grower to buy lilacs for his birthday present. It was about an hour and a half from here, at a higher elevation. We filled up the entire back seat of the car; the drive home was incredible...and intoxicating.
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Comment by booklover on August 29, 2012 at 6:59pm -
Patricia, your lilac bush is GORGEOUS!!!!! I would LOVE to have this in my backyard. I tried one lilac bush one time and it never really bloomed or grew much, and then it died. Do you have a secret to lilacs?~ Melinda
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