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  1. rustle
    Cute combination. Better get a big yard for that dog. With a strong fence.
  2. rustle
    Long past time. It's amazing that those who preach or follow this doctrine NEVER wonder if they're good enough to make the cut, themselves.
  3. rustle
    Back when I still ate 'em, I'd split 'em, scrape off the filling with my teeth, then eat the wafers. Milk was a chaser. But I dunk ginger snaps.
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    All alone

    rustle commented on Douw's blog entry in Douw's Blog

    Some things, a guy has to do for himself, but like Sam said, you're never alone.
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    Welcome to Tennessee, Bubba. I went to church every Sunday when I was a kid, but cannot remember a single instance of hearing about the rapture, the end of days, judgment day, and precious little about any afterlife. They were more focused on living a good life now. They always sang a hymn including the line, "World without end." Then I'd visit another denomination's service, and get hell fire and brimstone, and that anyone who didn't believe what they did was gonna roast for an eternity in misery. The preacher would beat the people down in spirit until they were cowed. I was glad to go to "our" church after witnessing that alternative.
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    OOH! I hope it's 42 Virginians! Love the accent!
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    A few months ago, I was in Home Depot in my town of 5.340, and struck up a conversation with a clerk there. He was about 42 years old, had 6 kids, and had never been out of the county in his life. I felt so sad for him. He told me he didn't have the money to go anywhere, so I looked him dead in the eye and told him, "You know, you could walk to the state capital and back in 2 days. That's in the next county." I really hope he took the strong hint, but doubt he ever will.
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    Am I too late for cake? Happy Birthday, Graeme! I hope it was a great one.
  9. rustle
    Oh Spacey, you SO deserve to get your butt kicked over that one. tsk tsk
  10. rustle
    The 3 best things in life: A drink before A cigarette after
  11. rustle
    Did you try looking on the internet? :ranger: (Sorry, I couldn't resist. Heard that line too many times, myself.) Seriously, welcome. There are lots of really fine folks here, and they're glad to help any time you have a question. Some very good writing, too.
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    I promise you it's real. I saw this commercial aired in prime time during the first run of The Flintstones. Mad Men didn't come out of a vacuum.
  13. rustle
    Sometimes, peer pressure is not a bad thing, and going along with a crowd enables a kid to have a healthy social life. And sometimes, pointing out potential for ridicule can be beneficial. Like telling a child that not taking drugs may make them less popular, but pointing out the harm that can come of it. The same for drinking and driving. A little more on-topic, though, as a parent, would you ever point out to one of your kids that something that he chooses to do is a "gender bender," and may be unpopular? I'm not saying discourage it, but bring it to the kid's attention, while encouraging him to make and stand by his own decision.
  14. rustle
    Not far off, Mr. Grim. I wanted to be Roy Chapman Andrews.
  15. rustle
    happy birthday, ms. chatterbox. i hope it's the best ever.
  16. rustle
    Andy, all the best. Being counted as a day older than you really are is worth it if you get the personal recognition you deserve. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY HAPPY RETURNS! BY THIS TIME NEXT YEAR, YOU PROLLY WON'T GET THIS MUCH ATTENTION, SO MAKE IT COUNT.
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    Since I usually don't manage to say anything until after the day, it's nice to get a jump on things for a change. Happy Birthday, Patrick! I hope it's a great one, and you get a really righteous spanking from the boy of your dreams.
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    This is a good point. What a kid selects as a toy at age 4 is different from age 8. The older a child gets, the more likely he or she is to be ridiculed. I'm reminded of the boy who wanted to dress as Daphne from Scooby Doo for hallowe'en. Although I had no problem with it, I wondered if the mother ever pointed out to the boy that he might be ridiculed for the costume, or if she just let him walk blithely into embarrassment, unknowing. Yes, I'd let my son play with a Barbie doll if he wanted. I'd buy my daughter a football if she wanted one. Toy selection doesn't lead to gender identification, and even if it did, it would be pretty hypocritical of me to interfere or be embarrassed either way.
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    Since they're not in the visible spectrum, are you doin' it in the dark?
  20. rustle
    When I was 23, I had the biggest crush on a guy, but didn't have the balls to tell him how I felt. He was cute, funny, smart, and I wanted to spend my life with him. I still miss him.
  21. rustle
    I've been really lucky. I grew up in a suburb of a major metropolitan area, so I had the art and culture of the city. As a young adult, I lived in the inner city, and took full advantage of it, partying all the town.When I settled down, I bought a house in a suburb, where I could enjoy a nice back yard with plenty of wildlife, and good roads for a bicycle. In '02, I moved outside a small town, and live on 3 acres of pine forest - no yard to mow, and a big fenced yard for the dogs. A state park with the best trails system in the state is right around the corner, and I can get to a liberal city in 45 minutes if I want.
  22. rustle
    Lugh, if I were 20 years younger, I would belt you about the mouth and mouth you about the belt.
  23. rustle
    Hey, sorry I'm late to the party, but Happy Birthday, Comsie. I'll help with the cleanup. ...and Lacey... *shakes head*
  24. rustle
    I've heard much better voices (Adele, for one), and seen better dancing and choreography. Much of her work is very derivative, and relies on shock value at least as much as substance. That's true of any number of performers today. I'm gratified that she's loyal to her gay audience, but she doesn't inspire me.
  25. rustle
    brileyblue, I've but one thing to say. Welcome. Make that two. I'd like to know and understand more about everything under the sun. There is something to be learned from every human being I meet. Hopefully, I can return the favor some day.
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