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  1. Bill W
    Yes, the are definitely two groups that need help and Christmas is the perfect time to do this, although they shouldn't be forgotten during the rest of the year.
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    Thanks, Danilo. I thought it might be good to get people in the Christmas Spirit and let them know about this fantastic program. Maybe to motivate them to start this, if their community doesn't already have it.
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    Yes, I participated in this where I used to live, but I haven't seen it in some other areas, so I thought this might spread the idea. I also wanted to let people know that not all kids and families are as well off as they may be.
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    Even though it’s been quite a few years since it happened, there’s one Christmas that still haunts my memories. It was back in 2008, during the Great Recession, and I remember it because that was the year my brother and I didn’t get any presents. We knew things were getting bad when our mother was laid off from her job and there was only our dad’s income from his job that could be used to cover all of the expenses. He wasn’t making as much as he used to either, because the company he wo
  5. Bill W

    The Giving Trees

    Bill W posted a story in Fiction

    Thinking back upon a Christmas when he didn't receive any presents, a man is determined to make sure that no other child has to go through something similar.
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    This is a very old term in English, first showing up before 1000 AD. When it was first used, however, it was spelled midhrif, where hrif meant belly.
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    I've most commonly heard the term midriff used with women's fashion.
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    Put the numbers in a hat and pick one. That will take the angst out of the process.
  9. Bill W
    How about - liven: to make or become more lively or INTERESTING.
  10. Bill W
    Or Grandma getting runover by a reindeer!
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    Oh, and as far as I'm concerned, there are some foods that are horrendous as well. As far as places that serve the most horrendous food, in most cases, hospital food would be at the bottom of the list. When it comes to specific food, many people would include SPAM and Vienna Sausages on that list as well.
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    Horrendous doesn't just apply to movies. Being a guy who's a big college football and basketball fan, there are horrendous teams in each league as well. Every year they're at the bottom of the standings.
  13. Bill W
    Pleurisy comes from the Greek, pleura, to the Latin, pleuritis, to Old French, pleurisie, to Late Middle English, pleurisy.
  14. Bill W
    Pleurisy may also be called pleuritis and can be treated in different ways. First, treat the underlying cause, such as tuberculosis. You can also use anti-inflammatory medications, along with addition medication to deal with the pain. You can also use antibiotics if the problem is caused by a bacterial infection, or you may need the physician to drain the excess fluid, in the case of pleural effusion. If your pleurisy is caused by a viral infection, it will generally get better in 2-3 days on its own, without treatment from your doctor. If your pleurisy is caused by a bacterial infection, you may need your doctor to prescribe antibiotics, but if there are other underlying conditions, you should see your doctor.
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    Breathable - does that mean we can all breathe it in or does it have lungs? 🤡
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    Spiders

    Bill W replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    Damn, I thought it was as large as the creature in the movie Alien!
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    Muslin is often used in sacred items, such as altar coverings, or in religious garments.
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    @Myr said: Bill swears by his dark blue muslin sheets. How did you know, Myr? Are you Big Brother and have you been spying on me? 😜 Please don't confuse muslin with muslim. They refer to totally different things. One is a cotton fabric and the other is a believer or one that follows the Islamic religion.
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    Spiders

    Bill W replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    Then I'm mostly back to work/school - just not here!
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    Thinking of rednecks with mallets is bad enough, but them having mallets and croquet stakes is even worse. The might go vampire hunting and anyone is fair game! They get to decide who's a vampire and who isn't.
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    I'm still trying to figure out what the meme that @Myr used with this Word of the Day has to do with croquet, other than the guy having a psychotic break throws a croquet stake into the ground and there are croquet mallets lying nearby.
  22. Bill W
    The word croquet comes from Northern France from the word crochet, meaning 'little crook' or 'hooked stick'. Croquet was first played in France in the 11th century, although it was called 'jeu de mail'. It was 'borrowed' by the Brits in the 13th century, and then the Scots turned the concept into the game of golf, while the Irish turned it into croquet. Some Americans play a game called 'Nine Wicket' or when played on a distort course it's called 'Extreme Croquet'.
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    Whenever I see the word croquet, the first thing I think of is the scene in the Disney animated film Alice in Wonderland where Alice plays croquet using flamingo as the mallets. I also remember playing croquet as a kid, but the yard we played on had a rather substantive slope to it, which made playing tricky.
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    Chapter 39 S1

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 39 S1

    Yes, there are risks when transitioning, and I'll keep them in mind as I write future chapters. The boys, however, won't do anything that would draw undue attention to themselves or make them a target for hunter, such as transitioning into a pterodactyl. Just remember, though, that birds are descendants of the dinosaurs.
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    Chapter 39 S1

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 39 S1

    I can picture Bigfoot, a wolf, or a bear wearing spandex after the guys transitioned. 🤪
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