kbois Posted August 5, 2023 Posted August 5, 2023 I have to admit. I'm a little out of sorts tonight. My husband and I went to see Sound of Freedom. I can't say that I enjoyed the movie because of the subject matter. However, it was an excellent film. The sole purpose of the movie is to bring awareness to the atrocities of the world wide child sex trafficking epidemic. It's based on a true story of a Homeland Security agent and his dedication to not only bringing down those perpetuating the crime, but rescuing the children. I know y'all know my view on child predators. There is no punishment severe enough. This movie shines a spotlight on a subject too many people turn their heads to. It's hard to watch, but honestly it was done with sensitivity and didn't overdramatize anything. It's worth seeing despite being hard to watch. 1 4
Mikiesboy Posted August 5, 2023 Author Posted August 5, 2023 2 hours ago, kbois said: I have to admit. I'm a little out of sorts tonight. My husband and I went to see Sound of Freedom. I can't say that I enjoyed the movie because of the subject matter. However, it was an excellent film. The sole purpose of the movie is to bring awareness to the atrocities of the world wide child sex trafficking epidemic. i can understand why you are out of sorts. Child abuse, child porn, children exploited so often by so many in so many ways. i was a child forced into sex . i watched what trying to stop the abuse of children did to Michael. it's horrific, disgusting and i don't understand it i don't believe we'll ever stop it, because so few really care until it happens to their child ... and then it's too late. They will never be the same, even though you try to put it behind you, it's always there. Shrinks, drugs, loving families cannot truly keep those memories away. We can't stop it because the monsters aren't just under the bed or in the closet, they are the neighbour, the teacher, the scout leader, the coach, the priest, the cop, the doctor and so many more. They are all people we are brought up to respect and trust with our kids i'm glad it was a good film, maybe some people will start to see the invisible kids and their abusers because of it. i don't think i can go and watch it but i hope it does some good. 1 3
Popular Post rickproehl Posted August 7, 2023 Popular Post Posted August 7, 2023 Excuse me Good Sirs and DiC friends. on Friday i spoke with my surgeon told him about everything happening. We talked about my concerns not having any energy and struggling with daily tasks. The surgeon told me this is normal and as my body is healing this is a common. He told me to do what i could and don’t get frustrated. Just trust the process and you will be back to normal. just want to give a small update. I also wanted to Thank Everyone in DiC for all of their well wishes. Thanks for being here. Have a Good Week 1 5 1
Mikiesboy Posted August 8, 2023 Author Posted August 8, 2023 11 hours ago, rickproehl said: just want to give a small update. This is good news, rick! I know patience's hard after so long, but try to be and let your body heal. 3
rickproehl Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said: This is good news, rick! I know patience's hard after so long, but try to be and let your body heal. tim, thanks 3
Popular Post Mikiesboy Posted August 8, 2023 Author Popular Post Posted August 8, 2023 16 more days!!! woohoo 6
rickproehl Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 34 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said: 16 more days!!! woohoo not that anyone is counting!!! tim it will come faster than you think. 3
Page Scrawler Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) On Sunday, I spent several hours with a notepad and pen, trying to think up a name for my lemon tree. Should I go for something silly? Poetic? Or maybe I'll be quirky and give the plant a human name, such as Steve. After writing down and scratching out as many names as I could think of, I was at a loss. Naming human characters is easier. My son, Max, looked at the notebook from over my shoulder, then looked at the tree for a moment. He then announced that the tree is non-binary, and their name is Lem. He spoke with all the imperialism of a king issuing a royal decree. So, Lem it is. Edited August 8, 2023 by Page Scrawler 3 1 1
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted August 8, 2023 Site Moderator Posted August 8, 2023 56 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said: 16 more days!!! woohoo I was thinking about you yesterday wondering how your final “work” holiday day was treating you. Hope it was a good one! 16 days… 2
chris191070 Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said: 16 more days!!! woohoo 16 days will flyby 3
Mikiesboy Posted August 9, 2023 Author Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Reader1810 said: I was thinking about you yesterday wondering how your final “work” holiday day was treating you. Hope it was a good one! 16 days… Working days to be clear..lol.. i'm off this sunday .. so my last day will be August 31st (that is unless they make me an offer i cannot refuse..LOL .. but that's highly unlikely) yesterday it was just a quiet day.. just chilled out. Edited August 9, 2023 by Mikiesboy 5
Popular Post mollyhousemouse Posted August 11, 2023 Popular Post Posted August 11, 2023 lessons learned from the last few weeks..... sometimes, knowledge isn't fun. like when you know before anyone else BUT the manager about layoffs... a good nights sleep doesn't always make things better... BUT the sun always rises, even after a bad night... having all of your children, adult children, back at home is both a blessing and a curse... puppies playing in the sprinkler can make you smile... 106 F is too freaking hot... starting with a new therapist is scary, but i'm hopeful... take care y'all 7
Popular Post kbois Posted August 11, 2023 Popular Post Posted August 11, 2023 Today was bittersweet. I've had my dad's last car that he ever bought since he died. It finally got to the point where the repair needed was double what the car was worth. Now after over 7 years with no car payment....we've got one.. ugh. But we upgraded from a 2008 Mercury Sable sedan to a 2017 Lincoln MKX SUV. So there's that. 7
Mikiesboy Posted August 12, 2023 Author Posted August 12, 2023 On 8/11/2023 at 5:46 PM, kbois said: Mercury Sable sedan to a 2017 Lincoln MKX SUV. So there's that. Oh, that looks very nice! i hope you enjoy your new baby! 4
Mikiesboy Posted August 12, 2023 Author Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) This is especially true for those of us who like to eat cake. Like this one: I've made these. They are so good. Edited August 13, 2023 by Mikiesboy 4
Starrynight22 Posted August 13, 2023 Posted August 13, 2023 On 8/11/2023 at 10:29 AM, mollyhousemouse said: lessons learned from the last few weeks..... sometimes, knowledge isn't fun. like when you know before anyone else BUT the manager about layoffs... a good nights sleep doesn't always make things better... BUT the sun always rises, even after a bad night... having all of your children, adult children, back at home is both a blessing and a curse... puppies playing in the sprinkler can make you smile... 106 F is too freaking hot... starting with a new therapist is scary, but i'm hopeful... take care y'all Lovely to hear from you Molly. I was wondering how you were. 1 2
Starrynight22 Posted August 13, 2023 Posted August 13, 2023 37 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said: This is especially true for those of us who like to eat cake. Like this one: I've made these. They are so good. I've never heard of that cake. It looks lovely. 2
rickproehl Posted August 13, 2023 Posted August 13, 2023 On 8/11/2023 at 10:29 AM, mollyhousemouse said: lessons learned from the last few weeks..... sometimes, knowledge isn't fun. like when you know before anyone else BUT the manager about layoffs... a good nights sleep doesn't always make things better... BUT the sun always rises, even after a bad night... having all of your children, adult children, back at home is both a blessing and a curse... puppies playing in the sprinkler can make you smile... 106 F is too freaking hot... starting with a new therapist is scary, but i'm hopeful... take care y'all molly, nice to see you and yes i agree 106 f is to darn hot. so take care of yourself. we have been lucky just hitting 90 f here. hoping for rain / cooler temperatures tonight. 2 1
spyke Posted August 13, 2023 Posted August 13, 2023 10 hours ago, Mikiesboy said: This is especially true for those of us who like to eat cake. Like this one: I've made these. They are so good. 9 hours ago, Starrynight22 said: I've never heard of that cake. It looks lovely. There's a variation of that cake that is popular in the Southern US. Church ladies will often gather and form a production line to knock these out for sale around holiday times. I've seen them in action, and it's quite impressive. We add the cake layers only because it would be considered uncivilized to just eat a big block of chocolate, but OMG they are delicious if you love chocolate. 1 4
Kitt Posted August 14, 2023 Posted August 14, 2023 And we have pistachio butter! Time consuming but delicious. Think part of the problem may be my little food processor is a tad under powered for grinding nuts. Now, off to figure out why I am not getting any notifications from the DIC. 5
Mikiesboy Posted August 15, 2023 Author Posted August 15, 2023 10 hours ago, Kitt said: Now, off to figure out why I am not getting any notifications from the DIC. You had something like this before, didn't you .. or was it you were getting kicked out? That was weird. 2
Kitt Posted August 16, 2023 Posted August 16, 2023 On 8/14/2023 at 10:16 PM, Mikiesboy said: You had something like this before, didn't you .. or was it you were getting kicked out? That was weird. Last time I was being kicked out. This time I had gotten an email about notification settings that I guess I picked a wrong option resulting in my phone binging every post on every bit of content I follow, then while trying to fix that somehow shut down notices from here. I THINK I have it fixed. But then, I thought I had fixed things in the first place! 2 2
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