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I thought Mark's replies were very erudite and in the style of your posts. I couldn't write in that way :( I thought so too. Wish I had Mark's talent! As for the scuffle in here...I can't believe I missed it! You all know how I love a good brawl! Aw man! Would someone please inform me when it happe...

Hey mhoraine!


Quick get your bathing suit on and jump into the pool! I've missed splashing around with you!

koyaanisqatsi wrote:Hello to both of you

Hey Koy! Welcome back!

Yes Barbara, I am not refuting your "rights" as I believe you have the right to believe what is your heart's desire. The thing I am curious about is why, when we are faced with an ambiguous or unclear thought, do we have a tendency to think the worst? I am not pointing fingers, because I a...

Hi Barbara, B:Harmonies, rhythms should be to discover what are the expressions of a courageous and harmonious life; and when we have found them, we shall adapt the foot and the melody to words having a like spirit, not the words to the base and melody. To say what these rhythms are will be is the s...

artisticsolution, Whatever you feel about Rev. Wright is your opinion but when you take a group of everyday regular people and because of their color put them into stereotyped boxes of "good and bad English" speakers because of your mere assumption is a disservice to any person. Oh, now I...

Hi Barbara, B: Prejudice is not restricted to lack of knowledge alone it extends to lack of feeling AS: You are correct, and sometimes our feelings are not based on truth, sometimes they are. B:Your statements are mere hypotheses! You don’t know these people you are talking about your merely feeding...

Barbara Brooks wrote:artisticsolution,

I am waiting to hear what you mean.

Oh...I thought you were joking...lol. I was just venting. Pay no never mind.

Hi Barbara, I have been thinking a lot about language these days since the thread good and bad English. The recent developments on the Rev. Wright's sermons have been a great example of the misunderstandings and misinterpretations that can develop between people. IMO language should be viewed as a s...

Hi Nikolai, N:I worry also that kids in the UK spend too much time in nurseries and schools and not enough time in the early years just hanging out with parents. AS: I see your point but you have to remember, we are conscientious parents. Some parents aren't, so maybe for those parents seeking out p...

People who say that staying home with a baby is harder are just trying to be right-on. If you don't feel boredom, can live in the moment and enjoy your child then staying at home is no hardship and is a pleasure. Hi Nikolai, Welcome to the forum. I have been reading your posts for a while, I am sor...

Hi Barbara, (This is not a moderator speaking) Have you heard of Blogging? It may be more suitable and you may reach a wider audience. Kim AWWW Arising, I like Barbara's posts. I look in on her from time to time and she never ceases to give me that creative boost. In all honesty, do you think the f...

Thank you, Rick! Happy New Year to you and your family too!

Barbara Brooks wrote:
May I ask when is your birthday?

Barbara

Second week of June.

Barbara Brooks wrote:Today is my birthday.

Happy Birthday, Barbara!!! I have another friend whose birthday is also today! I hope you both had a wonderful day!