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  1. Bill W
    Some famous philosophers were misanthropes, such as Thomas Hobbes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Arthur Schopenhauer. Howard Hughes was also a misanthrope. In literature, Ebeneezer Scrooge was also a misanthrope, at least until he was visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. Although a brilliant detective in literature, Sherlock Holmes was also a misanthrope.
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    An overconfidence, self-satisfaction, or smugness that is bred from success and makes us unaware of potential dangers or threats, which is what is meant by complacency behavior.
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    Complacency is driving home from work, or to work, and not being able to remember anything about the drive. Going to and from the same place numerous times tends to make you complacent and you get there an autopilot.
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    Are pathologists pathological?
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    Probably? You should change that to definitely.
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    I found it interesting to notice the names that WEREN'T on this list. Missing in action were some of the wealthiest people currently living: Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch family (Lachlan, James, Elisabeth, and Prudence) members of the Walton Family (Jim, Rob, and Alice), Jacqueline and John Mars (Mars candy), Sergey Brin and Eric Schmidt (Google), and Jan Koum (WhatsApp) - to name a few of the Top 50 from the Forbes Top 400 Listing. They may be benevolent, but I would have thought more of them would have been in the 20 most generous listing or this additional Forbes Listing https://www.forbes.com/top-givers/#3d52b85a66ff. The top four US states with Billionaires is: 1) California, 2) New York, 3) Florida, and 4) Texas - no surprises there!
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    King Henry VIII wasn't known for his benevolence, especially with people who opposed his will or stood in his way, including his wives.
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    Some early benevolent societies in the US were The New York Orphan Asylum, The Free Creoles of Color (or Afro Creoles), as well as other groups geared toward Afro-Americans, especially after the ending of slavery. More recent benevolent societies would include The Red Cross and The Lion's Club.
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    The word benevolence come from the Latin word benevolentia, meaning a favorable disposition or good will toward others. The word's roots can be traced back to the Latin words bene (good) and velle (to wish). The first use of benevolent was between 1425-1475, the Late Middle English period.
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    Synonyms for condonation are absolution, amnesty, forgiveness, pardon, excuse, and remission.
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    The word "condonation" comes from the Latin word condōnātiōn-em and has been used in English since the early 1600s. The word "condone" comes from the Latin verb condonare, which is a combination of the prefix con- and the word donare.
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    Condonation appears to be an antonym or opposite of condemnation. Unfortunately, it seems to imply that an action or action is being condoned, which would mean it is being accepted, but it is merely being overlooked or ignored, without the action or offense being condoned or accepted.
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    Chapter 35 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 35 S2

    Either that or when Devin transitions back he can restore his entire body.
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    Chapter 35 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 35 S2

    Asking for help and getting a firm and reliable commitment are two different things, so hopefully this will work out. Maybe Gramps will have to volunteer to be Santa every year to get someone, or a group, such as a fraternity or sorority to pick up the gauntlet and run with it. 🎅
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    Chapter 35 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 35 S2

    Hmmm, I don't remember asking for either.
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    Chapter 35 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 35 S2

    That's true, but if Mac saw that happening he'd probably have Bear neutered, if Preston didn't already have Bailey spayed.
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    Chapter 35 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 35 S2

    Ah, the benefits of having an imaginary friend.
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    Chapter 35 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 35 S2

    We must be looking at different Spirit Guides, but maybe Louella had a friend at school when she was really, really young.
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    Chapter 35 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 35 S2

    Yes, I'm certain that Preston will spend a lot more time with her at home and might even buy her several Christmas presents that he gives to her one at a time over the Christmas break. 🎅
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    Chapter 35 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 35 S2

    Then maybe it was one of Louella's parents. I'm sure they knew what she was like. 😜
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    Mystery Deep Dive 4

    Bill W commented on Myr's blog entry in Gay Authors News

    It's a mystery why there aren't more mysteries and why there are two mystery categories with no mysteries and three more mystery categories with only one mystery.
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    The gauntlet has been thrown down, so you'd better start burning the midnight oil and get it done, and don't forget get to dot all your i's and cross all your t's.
  23. Bill W
    I believe you got your idioms mixed up. It's blow me down or blow me awy and knock me down/over with a feather. Did you just fall off the turnip truck?
  24. Bill W
    I definitely know how you feel. Since I reached middle-old I've had one health issue after another, making me feel old-old as well.
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    Chapter 35 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 35 S2

    Did you ever bite him or pee on his leg? Damn, there was not weinerdog emoji.
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