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John Harber replied to Derek Bly's discussion Easing out of the flock in the group Former Christians
Derek Bly commented on Ruth Anthony-Gardner's group Hang With Friends
"A silly voice, you say? I always told my kids that it was the responsibility of parents to embarrass them in public. It builds character.
Years ago in Disneyland, when my eldest was about 14, we came upon the Sword in the Stone display. I was…"
Derek Bly commented on Ruth Anthony-Gardner's group Hang With Friends
"And, yes, I know that Timon in Disney was a meerkat!"
Derek Bly commented on Ruth Anthony-Gardner's group Hang With Friends
"Sk8eycat, one of former cats was named Timon. My son, who was in Grade 4 at the time, and my daugther, in Grade 3, found this very small kitten at the playground. They checked with people in the neighbourhood and no one claimed ownership, so he came…"
Derek Bly commented on Ruth Anthony-Gardner's group Hang With Friends
"Oh, I know it was Lola! But I just had to play off the Lula name. That's what makes it so bad! :)"
Derek Bly commented on Jeffrey's group Trekkies
"Galaxy Quest was a hoot. I loved it. Of course, with Sigourney Weaver in a close-fitting uniform, what's not to like. :)"
Derek Bly commented on Ruth Anthony-Gardner's group Hang With Friends
"Hey there, Flying Atheist. I LOVE corny humour, puns and the like."
Derek Bly commented on Ruth Anthony-Gardner's group Hang With Friends
"Since we're sharing cat photos, here's our family furry friend. Her name is Maya. My son named her after a software program he uses in his university studies in New Media.
How she can sleep with her head hanging over the couch, I…"
Derek Bly commented on Ruth Anthony-Gardner's group Hang With Friends
""Her name was Lula,
She was a show girl."
C'mon, everyone, sing along with me now! You know the tune."
Derek Bly commented on Ruth Anthony-Gardner's group Hang With Friends
"Ruth, thank you for your comment.
I agree socializing is an important part of being human. But I came to realize the only reason I was attending the UUF was because i like the people . . . even though I wasn't on the same page about…"
Derek Bly commented on Jeffrey's group Trekkies
"I'm going to leap to the defence of Enterprise! As a show about the origins of the Federation and humanity's first ventures into deep space travel, I thought for the most part it set things up nicely.
However, I think things really…"
Derek Bly commented on Ruth Anthony-Gardner's group Hang With Friends
"Patricia, I want one of those to hang from the mirror in my minivan."
Derek Bly commented on Lori Wenger's group Atheists in Alberta
"Not sure if there is much going on in this group, but as an atheist and an Albertan, I thought I should join."
Derek Bly commented on Goodie Faithless's group Atheist Recipes!
"Glad to find this group. I'm a godless foodie who enjoys time in the kitchen and experimenting with food. Ticks me off to hear people thanking god for the food on the plate. Hell, he never even showed up to help peal the potatoes. Why should he…"
Derek Bly commented on Sushi Q's group ATHEIST BUSINESS NEXUS
"Hey, folks. Just joined up after checking out groups that interest me. Currently working for a community college in Lethbridge, Alberta, but developing my own businesses with a focus on operating a Watkins distributorship and embracing my love of…"
Derek Bly commented on HotMess's group Are You Experienced? Ages 40 and Over
"New to the group! Checking out what groups exist in this great neighbourhood of atheists and found this one. At 55, I've been around the track a couple of times . . . and I'm looking forward to a few more times around, too."
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- I'm a born-again atheist. Started off not believing, fell into being a church-going fundie, then found my way out again. Thank Dog!
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- 51-60
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- Lethbridge, Alberta
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 7:28pm on August 30, 2012,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… Welcome, Derek! Glad you could join us. :D
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends. You might like Recovering from Religion.
I also recommend Eco-Logical and Climate Concerns, since Canada's climate is changing so drastically.
After you've searched for topics of interest in "Groups" above and in the "Forums", don't forget to look at recent activity which hides along the right margin of the page all the way at the bottom.
- At 5:45pm on August 30, 2012,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hello Derek
Welcome to this world of rationality, truth and peace, where common sense and science lead to freethinking wisdom --- as you found out in becoming a non believer and freethinker like us.
We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 700 discussion topics and 3500 members.
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
Terry
- At 12:48pm on August 30, 2012,
Steph S. said… Greetings! Welcome to the site!
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