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What I'm hearing from this is, physical disabilities rank higher on the honor scale than mental/emotional ones, is this what you mean? I'm not trying argumentative, just asking, because quality of life is affected either way.

Guess I'll chime in here. When in the evil empire (TWI), we were taught we wrestle not with flesh and blood. Whether there is spirit or not, I can't say. But, is the war between the ears any less a noble fight? Depending on the thoughts, one could physically die, as in a state of war. I daresay, the former could be even more noble, because there isn't necessarily a 'defined enemy'. However, people who were in a cult share some of the same experiences as soldiers. Being such an intense situation, bonds formed were much quicker and lasting than in 'normal living'. I won't get into the argument over whether people should or shouldn't call themselves veterans, if that's what gets them through life.

"Illegal Smile" When I woke up this morning, things were lookin' bad Seem like total silence was the only friend I had Bowl of oatmeal tried to stare me down... and won And it was twelve o'clock before I realized That I was havin' .. no fun Chorus: But fortunately I have the key to escape reality And you may see me tonight with an illegal smile It don't cost very much, but it lasts a long while Won't you please tell the man I didn't kill anyone No I'm just tryin' to have me some fun Last time I checked my bankroll, It was gettin' thin Sometimes it seems like the bottom Is the only place I've been I Chased a rainbow down a one-way street... dead end And all my friends turned out to be insurance salesmen Repeat Chorus: Well, I sat down in my closet with all my overalls Tryin' to get away From all the ears inside my walls I dreamed the police heard Everything I thought... what then? Well I went to court And the judge's name was Hoffman Ah but fortunately I have the key to escape reality And you may see me tonight with an illegal smile It don't cost very much, but it lasts a long while Won't you please tell the man I didn't kill anyone No I'm just tryin' to have me some fun Well done, hot dog bun, my sister's a nun Album Lyrics: Great Days: The John Prine Anthology [1993]

I prefer taunting my husky with the broom. She goes NUTS when I try to sweep the floor. I guess she thinks the broom is going to eat her food or something.

oops, double post.

Yeah, in the evil secular world, it's known as damage control.

I don't limit my criticizing of doctrine to TWI. If nothing else, it's a fun parlor game.

Damn, and I didn't even get him a card.

Jim Croce was a truck driver from Pennsylvania, (I believe around the Philly area) before he hit it big. He has a song called "Speedball Tucker" which I'm guessing, was borne out of experience. I used to have an album of his called, "The Faces I've Been", where he does a lot of traditional songs like "Old Man River". The album also included some of his 'raps' in between the songs. I don't know if I still have it, more than likely, I gave it to one of Abigail's cousins. Since I don't have a turntable anymore, didn't see much point in keeping it. How I came by the album is kind of interesting. One of my friends had it. I traded a full leather office chair for it. I think I got the better end of the deal.

"Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?"

Yeah, Bramble, I just can't STAND intolerant people.

The race may not be to the swift, or the contest to the strong. But that's the way to bet. Damon Runyon

I guess what it is, I think we can all agree, Harry Chapin wasn't what you would call a classically trained singer (if he was, it didn't show in his performance). Then to have someone who CAN actually sing, kind of spoils the effect.

Please forgive my ignorance and lack of tact, but just who was it that BUTCHERED that Harry Chapin song?

I'm with you, Chatola. I can't hear it at home either.

I don't know about anyone else, but I had to. Sudo, I owe you one. But just remember, revenge is a dish best served cold..............

I just know the actress and the young guy. and I tell you, she was no "RH"esus monkey. The younger guy was of course, Glenn Ford.

****posted by ABIGAIL****** I'm with you on that one WW. :)

Remember when stores used to special order for you? One of the maddening things about today is, if you want something that isn't on the shelf, you're pretty much SOL. I understand stores can't stock everything, but isn't that what warehouses used to be for?

I'd say a 'little' pizza place owner did a little 'roaming' from that particular role. (George, surely thou joketh)

Everything you need to know about the devil is explained in the movie, Dogma.

I'm not trying to be contrary here, sprawled, but could it be the bible isn't god-breathed and/or doesn't necessarily fit like a hand in a glove etc...........

I believe the more common term would be 'believing their own BS'.

For those interested, you might want to investigate the "Stockholm Syndrome". This is not meant to explain ALL instances of 'Waybrain', just offered as a possibility. HERE!