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Happy Birthday, French Canadian! Not only do you share a birthday with John Lennon and John Entwhistle, but with me, too. We're in good company! I hope it's been an excellent one for you. rusty

Thank you all so much. When I got up this morning, I checked in a the site, and found this thread. It made for a really nice start to the day. Now, home after work, it's great to read the well wishes. It was very thoughtful of you all. Thanks r

You and I agree on a policy? The sky is falling. I'm very glad to hear about your grandmother. It's difficult to believe it took intervention to get her a lease. Humanity should have been enough.

Beans. Can't stand 'em. Lima beans, butter beans, green beans, string beans, pinto beans, black beans, 3 bean salad, refried beans, you name it. If it's less than an inch long, and rolls, I won't touch it. And I'm old enough now, nobody better give me any crap about it. Mom, Dad, this isn't The Great Depression, so don't talk to me about not having anything else to eat. I'd rather eat a meadow muffin. Whew! Glad I got that off my chest. * What was your most memorable date?

Congratulations, Paya. You made it this far, but the fun's gonna go on for a lot longer. happy birthday

I poured my root beer into a square glass. Now I just have beer.

Hi there!

When made them so remarkable was not their musicianship, but their novelty. Some of their songs were simple and beautiful. A lot of their songs, I don't like. But they're better than The Rolling Stones.

9:03 a.m. getting ready to take the kayaks out

If I have any respect for them, I'll discuss theology calmly with them, tell them honestly what my beliefs are, and part, hopefully as friends. I tell them I don't believe you can choose to have faith. It's got to come from within. Usually, I can tell them I've read their book, and found wisdom in it, but faith is a gift I have yet to receive. If it's a stranger, I'm firm, dismissive, and don't give them an instant more of my time than it takes to close the door. If they get in my face, I tell them I've asked them to leave my property, that they are refusing to do so, and my next move will be to call the cops to have them arrested for trespassing. And close the door. It's been a while since anyone approached me in public, but I'm pretty good at ignoring somebody.

*pulls the rock back over Yang*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I HOPE YOU GET WHAT WHO YOU WANT!

Excited, much? Actually, I welcome the passion and sincerity, after watching the pageantry of lunatics thumping their chests, and taking the ball away because somebody didn't let them win. Note to Congress: Wanna repeal ACA? You're the legislative branch of government, ffs. Do it, or move on. Can't get the votes to do it? Try again later, after elections. In the meantime, put down the latest edition of Guns & Ammo, take your thumbs out of your butts, and conduct the business for which your office was created.

Phoenix, thanks for saying something about this to somebody, even if we are disembodied electrons. Thank you for caring that much about yourself, and for trusting us. It's nice to see you here again. A counselor was mentioned above. Good idea. If you don't know where to start, try the med clinic on campus. If you don't have one, does your town have 311 service, so you could ask about counseling available for little or no money? If not, try your local public library. Don't give up. While you're at the med clinic, ask about a checkup. See if you can likely rule out any medical issues. Once you find a counselor, open up the floodgates. Don't hold anything back. There are some homophobic counselors, too, and you'll want to flush that out. If you cannot trust your counselor, find one you can trust. You've gotta trust somebody in your life. One successful, open relationship will do you a whole lot of good right now. I talked to a counselor once, and mentioned my 20th anniversary with my guy, and she beamed at me, wished me a happy anniversary, and congratulated me. I mentioned him to another counselor, and received a very cool response. My medical doctor knows, too, in case that's ever a factor in diagnosis or treatment. Some of us electrons are available if you ever want to talk to somebody else, too. Pick anybody above whose answers you liked. I'm here, lurking, an embarrassing amount of the time, if you want to PM me.

I can think of several. Some are even polite.

Welcome, Ian and Suvitar. Join the pile!

Moderation in all things, Fishy, including moderation. And you're effin' right about straight boys. Nothin' like blowing the cells out to remind you you're alive, and on fire. ROLL IN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ah, Zombie, you know we all love you. From a safe distance.

Glad you're doing better, and sought a second opinion.

Welcome, all! If you have any questions about anything at all, just raise your hand, and you'll find help from a dozen directions. It's that kind of place. Somebody once stated, "This place is so friendly, it's almost scary." Well, Hallowe'en's coming, so maybe that fits. Anyhow, enjoy yourselves!

I prefer to believe that people act in good conscience, but am no longer able to do so. However, you are right to say that the American people do not want another Continuing Resolution. The only thing that continues as a result is the lack of effectiveness shown by this country's elected officials for years, now.

cemetery o crap! what have I done?

25 age 50-59 I had trouble matching some colors on a printing press.

Best of luck. Get better soonest. Don't settle for a crap diagnosis.

As much as I look forward to reading more, real life should always come first. Thinking of you and wishing you clear skies and fat field mice.