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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. Last reply by Joan Denoo 15 hours ago. 4 Replies 2 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 booklover on April 10, 2013 at 9:41am: Loren, I always learn so much from your posts, I'm happy that I could post some things you like!~ Melinda

Comment by Steph S. on April 10, 2013 at 9:38am: Thank you everyone! Black cats are my favorite. Wish I could just have them all. I wish I could do more to help the animals. I donate money and everything and I hope this summer to volunteer some time at the animal shelter. I need see how tough and time consuming that class is going to be. I need more time in the day. Love the lolcat Melinda! I am enjoying all the posts here.

Comment by Loren Miller on April 10, 2013 at 9:31am: Melinda, that graphic post about "no worth without god" is CLASSIC! [right-mouse-click / Save As...!] Thanks! The box-cat is great too; our cats LOVE boxes!

Comment by booklover on April 10, 2013 at 9:16am: Me too Chris! Both of my black cats have been/are male, long-haired, and grumpy! But I love them!!!! :)

Comment by Chris Breman on April 10, 2013 at 9:10am: How I wish I had a cardboard box! ;-) I have been owned by black cats for over twenty years, but they always brought me good luck. Even when I trip over a fat black cat when I go to the toilet in the night - then he purrs to me, so that can't be bad luck.

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Comment by booklover on April 10, 2013 at 8:21am: Ruth, I'm always glad when I see you posting! :) I love the pile of kittens!

Steph, I've heard the superstition that it's good luck to "own" a black cat. So hmmm, if my black cat crosses my path, do the 2 superstitions cancel each other out? lol. :)

Still chilly and rainy here. My son has to have his car worked on, and he has to work also, so I have a lot of running around to do today. Have a good Wednesday all! ~ Melinda

Comment by Grinning Cat on April 10, 2013 at 12:04am: Steph, that's one of the best lolcats ever!

Neil DeGrasse Tyson on superstition:

"I'm not worried about kids. [...] They see a black cat cross their path, they say, 'Ooh, little kitty kitty!' They want to pet it, not run in the other direction. Children are not the problem here."

Comment by Steph S. on April 9, 2013 at 10:51pm: Thanks very much for your comment Pat. How very nice of you to say.

Well maybe next time I will be able to serve on the Jury. : )

Comment by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on April 9, 2013 at 10:47pm: Sorry I've been away so much, guys. I've been trying hard to get back in shape.

Booklover, your atheistblog saying is perfect. Would that one could “like” a comment. I can see the Illinois promotion billboard now, “Move to Illinois so you too can help to pay the Governor’s prison expenses.” Your weekend bit of heaven sounds perfect. Loved the flying cat, which looks like one of mine.

Steph, that’s the best LOLkitty yet. Black kitties are so maligned. I would want to "like" that too.

Ian your vacation in Crete and Greenland sounds like it'll be great. Good luck in the half marathon. We expect a pic or two, hint. Your Youtube Thatcher link didn’t work for me.

Flying Atheist, interesting story! I would only eat the sandwich if the filling and spread was stable for a day at room temperature. I’m extra cautious about food poisoning and spoilage.

Joan, the Paperless Future had me in stitches. That baby elephant looks so energetic and happy with the video speeded up with banjo music. Thanks for the Butterfly/Wordsworth moment.

Napoleon Bonaparte, obscenity is in the eye of the beholder, it seems. I feel much more comfortable with the protesting pseudo-nuns than the burka. But using nudity as a shock tactic that exploits sexist stereotypes and sexual taboos I dislike. I’m more of a naturist than into aggressive political nudity. It does say something about the safety European women feel in public to do this. Meanwhile in India even a male escort can’t always protect a woman from gang rape on a public bus.

It's been fun catching up!