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It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her struggles in life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting for survival and struggling. It seemed that as soon as one problem was overcome, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to the boil.
In the first pot the mother placed some carrots. I...
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Sat, July 11, 2009 - 3:05 AM
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I have a computer Virus..
So will not be around unitl it is sorted...
And I will be deletingt this newsflash when I am :)
Hope you're all well !
Mon, May 18, 2009 - 7:30 PM
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I am well and as are my family. Basically most of us are city folk and were always safe.
Thanks to those who PM'ed or thought of me.
So far I only have one friend missing in the Victorian Fires.. but should see him tonight. Not super worried about him.. yet...
If you're in Oz, you might be interested in this www.ourcommunity.com.au/giving...cle.jsp
And check the blog here you bastards.. it is a really good project ! people.tribe.net/bloke72/bl...
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Tue, February 3, 2009 - 8:12 PM
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Merry Christmas Folks.
Thanks for the Year that was and for the Year that will be.
I hope you all have a Safe and Merry Christmas.
If I get drunk enough - I might come back and ask you all for your phone number so I can call you and tell you in person.
(and sorry I have been slack over the last few months keeping up)
Peace, Joy and all the best of the Season.
Tue, December 23, 2008 - 8:05 PM
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Sometimes life's a bit like this .....
about me
"Although I am a typical loner in daily life, my consciousness of belonging to the invisible community of those who strive for truth, beauty, and justice keeps me from feeling isolated."
-Albert Einstein
I like the above and it sort of describes me. I would rather be alone than in bad company….
I am still working out what I am here for (on Tribe, and in life). I do lots of volunteer work and love living in Melbourne. I am blessed with two handfuls (instead of “a” handful) of really good friends who are really good people.
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Choose your friends by their character and your socks by their colour, choosing your socks by their character makes no sense, and choosing your friends by their colour is unthinkable.
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June 14, 2009
♥PIZZA !!!!♥
I
PIZZA !!!!
Love
PIZZA !!!!
this
PIZZA !!!!
man.
PIZZA !!!!
He
PIZZA !!!!
is
PIZZA !!!!
the
PIZZA !!!!
most
PIZZA !!!!
caring,
PIZZA !!!!
attentive
PIZZA !!!!
and
PIZZA !!!!
thoughtful
PIZZA !!!!
Prime
PIZZA !!!!
Minister
PIZZA !!!!
this
PIZZA !!!!
*Queen*
PIZZA !!!!
could
PIZZA !!!!
have
PIZZA !!!!
dared
PIZZA !!!!
hope
PIZZA !!!!
for.
Yeah, he's a good mate. He's sure got my number ; )
I cant say much else about him without tearing up...except *PIZZA*
Slainte !
:D
August 31, 2008
Rumor has it he has a big schlong.
August 22, 2008
testimonial n. A statement in support of a particular truth, fact, or claim. A written affirmation of another's character or worth; a personal.
bloke n. Chiefly British Slang. A fellow; a man. [Origin unknown.]
Indeed, I don't know the origin of this person called Bloke. I know where he is generally--but I don't know where he came from. Yes, his origin is still "unknown."
Alas, he does seem like a goodly fellow and I think others might agree with that statement.
I think, quite possibly, he might like ice cream, sex, maybe pizza (?), I'm guessing blue skies and bad music--and that's all the claims I can make about his personal character.
Worth. What can I say? What needs to be said? He's a good dude--but that's not really part of the definition of "Bloke" so I was really apprehensive of saying that.*
*Not that this, in any way, is representational of the nature of the actions of the Bloke in question.
May 21, 2008
I've never had to worker harder to get someone to befriend me. I sent offers, he kept declining..... thank you but no thanks. I persisted, I knew that one day he would succumb to my charms. Eventually he did (sucker) and now he can't get rid of me.
Anyhow, this isn't about me. It is about how good a bloke Bloke is. Pretty good, really. He makes me laugh, he makes me think, he is interested in people, he cares.
Bloke is pretty ace, and I am glad that eventually after sending thousands of friend requests, he said yes.
April 13, 2008
The Enigma
Blokey has the heart of a rose, the courage of a lion (even though he might not think so), a mouth like a steel trap closed tightly and rusted over. Because of this, he knows more about me than 98% of all people in my life. He is my greatest confidant, my bestest bud...
Inspite of all my Blokey knows of me, he is still my biggest fan....*looks at Blokey thoughtfully*
So if you wish a friend in Blokey, be always honest and upfront. He does not like games. He does however love Scotch.:) Heh,,,Cheers my forever Blokey!!!!!!! Luv ya.....:)
February 14, 2008
Today I wear your colors, to express my transcendence, passion, and exalted love.
Will you be my St. Valentine?
February 5, 2008
You know, I barely know this Bloke, but I LIKE him! Hopefully, he will not prove me naive or misguided by turning out to be an axe murderer or something of that ilk ; ). What I do know is that he's a smart one, and he's thoughtful and nice to the Tribe people that we both know (and, apparently, there are lots!). I really should join his Trivia Tribe, so I can see what all of the fuss is about <g>. Anyhow, he's aces, in my book, and I just KNOW that he's going to accept my friend request on of these days...or, he'll remain my one, unrequited Tribe love <siiiiiigh>, which is also it's own kind of special : ).
February 4, 2008
What can one say about Bloke? I’m certainly not qualified to leave him a testimonial, but since he left me such a nice one I’m going to give it a shot.
I don’t even recall where I first met Bloke on tribe (full of trivia as he is, he probably can pull that detail up rather quickly :) ) Gradually, though, I became aware of his engaging and charismatic presence, not to mention his excellent taste in beverages. This, I thought, is someone I want to know better – someone I want to be friends with - and so I sent the usual request.
He declined, of course.
I was devastated. Never before had someone declined a friend request from me – I don’t send a lot of them, as I have to feel some sort of connection first. Usually, such a declination would have me off in the corner sulking. But something – some elfin voice with a charming Aussie accent - told me to wait, that it would be worth it. And so I did…and it has, indeed, been so very worth it.
Bloke is quite simply the best sort of friend to have. A gentleman of the finest quality, but with a dirty and mischievous streak that is a delight to behold. A strong shoulder that I can always count to have my back, and a generous and loving heart that has made my life better for knowing him. He really is the best Bloke I know, and I am incredibly lucky and honored that he calls me a friend.
So…wait. He’s definitely worth it :)
January 31, 2008
Bloke is going to be in my bridal party.
He will be wearing a kilt in my family's tartan and a sporran.
I will not vouch for anything else he may or may not be wearing.
January 22, 2008
I love him
his quirky desires, his love for understanding the truth, the memories of revolutionary heroes. He is nothing but the very best, his family must be so pleased to have such a jewel and damn bloke at the same time. I can only imagine him in his bachelor house .. setting.. with the boys and sometimes beauty aussies.
did I mention I love him?
I really do
October 23, 2007
Bloke is a most wonderful friend. He is so very accepting of people's quirks. He is beautiful on the inside and full of life. He doesnt even mind being told to eat is vegies by the Mominator. :) He is always there for us. I respect him and am very lucky to be able to call him my friend. I will buy you some Beers when I come Bloke. Maybe even suprise you with a good scotch. :)
Hugs and much love BlokeDear.
October 10, 2007
You know, sometimes you're wandering along through life, minding your own business, and some bloke appears before you and makes a lot of noise, draws a lot of attention to himself, and generally causes an unnecessary fuss just to make a scene.
Yes, well. Some blokes may, but our bloke is a proper Bloke, and you won't have such difficulties with him. In fact, quite the opposite. Just try to convince him that you are a harmless little woman with no nefarious scheme. He'll smile politely. He'll be even more entertaining and kind publicly, but your every effort to woo him into friendship will be met with a gentle demur. "Oh, sure," you are likely to think. "I see how it is. Thinks he's too good for the likes of me, eh?"
No, no. If you are still thinking such things, you don't know him well enough yet, and that's why he puts you off. He's waiting to see if there's a friendship coming, and it's rather an important little wait, because once you're in, the technicolour effects begin to appear, and all these strange and lovely people start showing up all around you, and he gives you a cute little grin and says, "Welcome to Oz."
And the next thing you know, you're googling for trivia.
Re: American varietas
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
<Would you kindly explain what you, subliminally or otherwise, were referring to regarding Japan?>
Not really.. but okay.. one last one before I probably bow out of this thread.
The original post tribes.tribe.net/triviaroc...read/3f...
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discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 10:04 PM
Re: American varietas
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<Which, in Bloke's opinion, warranted this accusation:
"But it is always interesting to see what a lot of nonsense people write about the history and culture of countries they live in or passed through and hence proclaim to know everything about...
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discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 9:42 PM
Re: American varietas
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<Bloke, you mention "small white feet" in some Japanese poetry. Is there any indication that this signifies bound feet? >
No, unless they are talking about Chinese feet :)
"Moving the goal posts " <Accusations of this form of abuse tend to o...
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discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 9:07 PM
Re: Crawling on Kokoda ...
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
<don't forget your Ipod. >
I will have to ask Santa for one....
discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 8:19 PM
Re: American varietas
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
<In American English, there is an idiom called "moving the goalposts.">
This is an excellent phrase.. we use it in business all the time...
discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 7:48 PM
Crawling on Kokoda ...
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
The Kokoda Track or Trail is a single-file foot thoroughfare that runs 96 kilometres (60 mi) overland — 60 kilometres (37 mi) in a straight line — through the Owen Stanley Range in Papua New Guinea. The track is the most famous in Papua New Guinea...
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discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 7:37 PM
The amazing Ginkgo biloba
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba; in Chinese and Japanese 銀杏, pinyin romanization: yín xìng, Hepburn romanization: ichō or ginnan), also known as the Maidenhair Tree after Adiantum, is a unique species of tree with no close living relatives. The ginkgo is cl...
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discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 7:31 PM
Remind me to keep my mobile with me next time I go to hospital..
(in australia)
A Tasmanian man phoned triple-0 from his hospital bed because nurses did not respond to his calls for urgent medical help, it has been revealed.
The shocking account emerged as the Australian Nursing Federation lobbies Tasmanian state authorit...
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discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 7:04 PM
Re: American varietas
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
'Could you maybe post a quote from on of them?
At the very top of the wiki it says 'Lotus Feet" redirects here'
If you use control f for find - it is mentioned many times in that link.
discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 3:38 PM
Re: American varietas
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
<My remark was regarding lotus feet, not foot binding.
Do I read you wrong or do you draw a relation beween lotus feet snd foot binding? I did not refer to foot binding. >
I would say most people with a passing knowledge of Asian History wou...
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discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 3:27 PM
Re: American varietas
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'But it is always interesting to see what a lot of nonsense people write about what is supposed to be happening in countries they know very little about. "
I see you meet something you disagree with, with your usual 'charm' Canela. Your post co...
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discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 2:21 PM
Re: Happy Birthday !!!!!!!! To... the Hula Hoop !
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
"Hoop for your poop" made the 9 year old in my smile ... and 'Abdominal Massage' .. I have often wondered about that..
discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 12:36 PM
Re: Those who are different.
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
<And what are yabbie bats?>
Too scary to talk about !
discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 12:34 PM
Re: Happy Birthday !!!!!!!! To... the Hula Hoop !
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
Ganymedes shown playing the game"Hoop Bowling"Red Figure Bell Krater, The Berlin Painter, c.490-480 BC.
Hoops were used in Egypt as early as 1000 BC and propelled along the ground with sticks. The ancient Greeks recommended their use for losing...
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discussion post on Wed, November 18, 2009 - 1:36 AM
Re: Black Friday (1869)
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Interesting !
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 11:01 PM
Black Monday...
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When Harvey Milk ((May 22, 1930 – November 27, 1978) was an American politician and the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California) was killed was dubbed Black Monday
'A City in Agony" topped the headlines in The San Fran...
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discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 11:01 PM
Re: Black Thursday, Black Monday, Black Tuesday
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
Looks like we were googling at the same time on the same thing !
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 10:59 PM
Black Thursday (Oct 24 1929) & Tuesday (Oct 29 1929)
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
We also have a "Black Thursday".. and you guessed it - it refers to bushfires !
'The Black Thursday bushfires were a devastating series of fires that swept the state of Victoria, Australia on 6 February 1851. They are considered the largest Aus...
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discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 10:57 PM
Re: Maestro
(in ask aunt bea if she cares)
What will they think of next !
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 8:43 PM
Re: road trip!
(in ask aunt bea if she cares)
You had me at beer...
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 8:43 PM
Re: i rented a house today!!!
(in ask aunt bea if she cares)
YAY !
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 8:41 PM
Re: Aunt Bea Cares About THIS !!!
(in ask aunt bea if she cares)
Happy Birthday AB !
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 8:40 PM
Re: RIP Sergeant Howie
(in ask aunt bea if she cares)
I will miss him.. and I have never seen the movie !
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 8:39 PM
(AHS) Centaur
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
Australian Hospital Ship (AHS) Centaur was a hospital ship which was attacked and sunk by a Japanese submarine off the coast of Queensland, Australia, on 14 May 1943. Of the 332 medical personnel and civilian crew aboard, 268 were killed.
In 19...
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discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 8:34 PM
Black Days..
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
Came up in a recent coversation.
Black Friday was a famous bushfire in Australia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blac...day_(1939) in 1939 which claimed 71 lives and almost 20,000 km² (4,942,000 acres, 2,000,000 ha) of land..
Got any other 'B...
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discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 8:27 PM
Re: Bug reports vs. server down issues
(in Tribe.net Bug Reports)
<Im sorry too, if 3 minutes is too much out of your time.>
I would rather see you spend the 3 minutes fixing tribe rather than talking more to us. Thanks for your tweets.. lets us know what is up (and down LOL)...
Thanks for your efforts.
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 8:20 PM
Re: American varietas
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
Smelly feet do...
However in Japan and esp Japan , you have the 'lotus feet' idea.. small feet (hence foot binding in China), and the foot was seen are an erotic thing.. but when searching, I also found that some folk are into smelly feet.. *...
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discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 8:04 PM
Re: Movember in Adelaide
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
Worked last time !
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 7:47 PM
Re: American varietas
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
I did.. tinea...
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 7:47 PM
Re: bumped from gold star?
(in ! Gold Star Tribe !)
LOL - they are !
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 7:23 PM
Re: Further finding of water on the Moon
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
Actually... reading it I saw
'For five years the Froth Blowers extolled Britishness and "Lubrication in Moderation". Their song The More We Are Together, an adaptation of Oh du lieber Augustin specially written by the pseudonymous Irving King,...
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discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 7:19 PM
Re: Further finding of water on the Moon
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
THANKS !!!
I have never heard of them before.. there was a lot of groups like that one - but i had never head of those...
There is one called the Royal Order of Jesters.. they sound good.. and the Turtles.. but "Froth Blowers" - I must reviv...
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discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 7:17 PM
Re: Welcome back!
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
Do not..
And thank you Mr CCM.. maybe you could give me some tips :)
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 7:15 PM
Re: Movember in Adelaide
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
my plan again !
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 7:14 PM
Re: American varietas
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
Aparently it turns a hell of a lot of folk on !!!!!!
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 7:13 PM
Re: Special Guest Mod..
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And this special guest mod is getting a slack ride !
The main picture has not been solved once !
SLACKERS !!!!!!
(mind you.. I cant solve it *smiles)
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 7:13 PM
Re: Those who are different.
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
We have drop bears and yabbie bats :)
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 6:51 PM
Re: American varietas
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
<Are they practicing for something? A career choice, maybe? >
LOL...
I once had these smelly shoes.. okay... I admit it.. I had some foot rot going on.. anyway... I googled smelly feet or such - and you have no idea all the foot fetish sites...
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discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 6:49 PM
Re: Further finding of water on the Moon
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
And quite a big deal of this find was made in our news...
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 6:48 PM
Re: Further finding of water on the Moon
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
<the moon holds secrets! >
That's because the Freemasons run it :P
*smiles*
This water find is amazing though..
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 6:47 PM
Re: Movember in Adelaide
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
I am always hairy !
But there is one thing to note.. it is Movember in Melbourne for me :)
Yep.. I am doing it again. I am not very talented at Mo - growing - but it is fun..
I have a team - but have not had much time to raise cash this y...
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discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 6:46 PM
Re: sesame street trivia
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
Mmm.. havta come back for the youtubes...
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 6:44 PM
Re: Welcome back!
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
:D
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 6:43 PM
Re: Fishy Trivia
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
Interesting..
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 6:40 PM
Re: state trivia
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
Nice work !
1926. For his efforts, Benny Benson received $1,000 and an engraved watch - thanks a lot of money back then...
And I will never look at Marilyn Monroe in the same way :)
discussion post on Tue, November 17, 2009 - 6:40 PM
Re: Troll Detector?
(in ask aunt bea if she cares)
Yep
discussion post on Wed, November 11, 2009 - 8:43 PM
Re: Her first paycheck
(in Aunt Bea's Joyus Bullshit)
:D
discussion post on Wed, November 11, 2009 - 7:27 PM
Re: Your Underwear is Boring. .
(in Aunt Bea's Joyus Bullshit)
LOL
discussion post on Wed, November 11, 2009 - 7:27 PM
Re: The Best snacking experience for $2 and less..
(in Aunt Bea's Joyus Bullshit)
<wow, i can't believe shannon gave it away for free. she usuall charges exorbiant prices. >
Well.. this is a $2 thread.. .
And I am sure none of us could afford Shannon...
discussion post on Wed, November 11, 2009 - 7:24 PM
Re: Those who are different.
(in ! Trivia Tribe !)
Nice work Mr Mod :)
discussion post on Wed, November 11, 2009 - 7:23 PM
HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?
(written by kids)
You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.
-- Alan, age 10
No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry.
God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with.
-- Kristen, age 10
WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
-- Camille, age 10
HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.
-- Derrick, age 8
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?
Both don't want any more kids.
-- Lori, age 8
WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A
DATE?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.
-- Lynnette, age 8 (isn't she a treasure)
On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.
-- Martin, age 10
WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?
I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.
-- Craig, age 9
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
When they're rich.
-- Pam, age 7
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.
- - Curt, age 7
The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.
-- Howard, age 8
IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.
-- Anita, age 9 (bless you child)
HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
-- Kelvin, age 8
And the #1 Favorite is........
HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck
(Bloke Likes this one.... a lot)
Go placidly amide the noise and the haste and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth clearly and quietly, and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself to others you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons that yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your possessions in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is, many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself, especially do not feign affection, neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, graceful surrendering the things of youth. Nurture the strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings! Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness…. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and he stars; you have the right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noise confusion of life, keep peace with your soul. With all its shams, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful would! Be careful. Strive to be happy.
As appearing in the final pages of
“Theo’s Odyssey“ by Catherine Clement
Possibly written my Written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s See www.fleurdelis.com/desidera.htm
Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law!
I have learned a great deal from your show and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the other specific laws and how to follow them.
1. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9.
The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15:19-24. The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
4. Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?
9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? - Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev.20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help.
Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is
eternal and unchanging.
Your devoted disciple and adoring fan.
Jerry
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For those few of you who may be unfamiliar with her,
Dr. Laura Schlessinger is an abrasive conservative radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show. Recently she said, as an observant Orthodox Jew, that homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22 and cannot be condoned under any circumstance.
The above is an open letter to Dr. Laura penned by a U.S. resident and posted on the Internet.
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I pinched all of the above from www.digital-karma.org/culture...stianity
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