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Brutal 4 Minutes for All of Religion Christopher Hitchens

Started by Joan Denoo. Last reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner 1 hour 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

'Crazy ants' a threat in southern U.S.

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner 1 hour ago. 9 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 Ruth Anthony-Gardner 1 hour ago. 2 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

Two years of Egypt's Muslilm Brotherhood rule

Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner 1 hour 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

Tags: Muslim Brotherhood, Egyptian quality of life

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

Tags: tools, for, living, denial, delusions

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Comment by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on March 6, 2013 at 6:32pm: Sk8eycat, you're not a redhead, so maybe it's another reason such as a tooth infection. Your experience is uber scary. Thanks for the billboard link. It's good to see us getting a message out.

I never liked Laurel and Hardy or the Three Stooges for the same reason, Joan, excepting for the "Who's on first" routine which was relatively nonviolent. I was glad when NCIS toned down the head slapping. The early shows were disturbingly violent in that regard.

Comment by Joan Denoo on March 6, 2013 at 6:18pm: Melinda, I like your photo very much; so pretty, sprightly, and fresh. I like seeing your whole face, even as your eyes are stunningly blue.

Comment by Joan Denoo on March 6, 2013 at 6:16pm: Felaine, I am very sorry to learn the pain you experienced with that extraction! I have not a clue what will make it feel better; I trust Melinda.

Comment by Patricia on March 6, 2013 at 6:15pm: I've talked & discussed & had professional help over the years & nothing made me feel any better so I'm done. I don't have a problem with my daughter Joan, it's just I didn't want her put in the position between her grandmother & me. My daughter is brainwashed into religion which has to be a closed subject, but other than that, we get along fine. She just doesn't 'get' things anyway so I can't waste my time or breath on trying to make her understand things she can't, & as an atheist, I'm in secondary place anyway. As for good ol' mummy, nothing can mend things enough to get all warm & fuzzy. If she wants to make a light relationship with me, I'm willing, but I'm going no further.....I can't get into it anymore.

Comment by Joan Denoo on March 6, 2013 at 6:10pm: Celebrating Rhoda: Her Best TV Moments
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20679533,00.html

Comment by booklover on March 6, 2013 at 6:02pm: Oh Felaine! I'm so sorry you're in pain! When I had my wisdom teeth extracted as an adult, the only thing that helped my pain were heat-packs on my face!

Comment by sk8eycat on March 6, 2013 at 5:11pm: Intermission: Good article, GREAT billboards>

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2013/03/03/american-at...

(BAD Felaine! Does anyone in here know if it's possible to develop a resistance to novocaine, or whatever it is that dentists use? I had a tooth extracted today and felt everything even though she kept injecting more and more whatever-it-was... I cried and cried and cried. First time in my life I've ever done that, and I've had a LOT of dental work in the past 60+ years. Oh, Dawg, it HURTS! )

Comment by Joan Denoo on March 6, 2013 at 4:56pm: Patricia, I read so much pain, or frustration in your post and when family has "sides" or "issues" it is really hard. My daughter hated me for years and it hurt. Thankfully, those days are gone. I hope you are able to discuss how you feel with your daughter, honestly and in non-blaming ways, just speak your truth. It may or may not make things better between the two of you, but what have you got to lose?

Comment by Joan Denoo on March 6, 2013 at 4:50pm: I understand what you mean, Ruth, I don't care for slapstick the way I once did, and how they milked for laughs. I didn't and don't like Laurel and Hardy or the Three Stooges ... too much laughing at pain. However, this sketch tickled my funny bone. I would love to see a set that make you laugh. Or anyone!

Comment by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on March 6, 2013 at 2:21pm: Wow, your daughter looks so much like you, booklover. Both beautiful too. I only started looking like my mother after I got old and a bit jowley.

Cute cat triumph moment, Steph.

I wasn't too impressed by the Carol Burnett elephant sketch and the blooper discussion, even though I used to watch her show sometimes. I think internet use has changed my taste in humor. I became impatient with the extended laughter and extended lead up discussion. These days I'm used to instant gratification, as with LOLs. That walk in humor history taught me how much I've changed.