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I may be mistaken, but I believe that may be a rewording of a famous quote by Edgar W. Howe who said, "I'm not completely worthless. I can always be used as a bad example." Geeze! Didn't these guys ever have ANYTHING original?

"You can't make a silk purse out of a sows' ear." It may be an old fashioned saying but it still rings true.

White Room Jack, Ginger and some guy named Eric---------Cream. I never knew what it was about and,frankly, didn't care. I crank it up everytime I hear it!

If true, and since my public objection to this teaching was one of the reasons that I was thrown out of TWI, do you think I'll be getting an apology and and invitation back anytime soon? It might happen when you find an emoticon of this guy: with his tongue stuck to a flagpole.

"It was a sacrifice as I forced myself to drink beer after beer." I think I'm going to use that one. "Honest, honey, I don't WANT to drink these beers, but I'm making that sacrifice so I can resist the temptations of nicotine and live a long happy life with you, sweetie." Wife responds: "Have a smoke."

I'm totally confused. Only 6% pick beer as their drink? That's just wrong.--So very,very wrong!!

I used to know how to whistle "3 Blind Mice" in Spanish.

"There's a Tear in My Beer" No, wait. That can't be it(unless it's GREEN beer) Could it be "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"? Sorry. Even though I'm sure it's been recorded a zillion times, I can't name any artists other than maybe Dennis Day or The Chieftains as possibilities. And I think there may have been a Country artist who did it back in the '50's but I don't recall his name. If that answer is correct, it would appear to me that Wasway has it and is tossing out a clue with the eyeglasses.

I suppose we can now safely put to rest the rumors of a" next" album being released in the near future. Sorry. No disrespect intended. It's just an old joke from the '70's about a "next" album that seemed to take forever to materialize.

OK. The month is March. We have: 1)March Madness 2)First day of Spring 3)Time change 4)St Patricks' Day 5)In like a lion, out like a lamb And lest we forget-----Beware The Ides Of March! Ok. I know I'm not even close but HEY!------I gave it a shot.

Most of my "RAH, RAH, GO TEAM!" years were in the '70's. I vividly remember twig leader meetings where it was taught that even having "Playboy" in your home was an invitation to devil spirits.( we're talkin' '70's here) In Fellowlaborers, we had spot checks where the coordinators had access to everything all the way to and including your underwear drawer and, believe me, they did check everything. I know there is at least one other F.L. here who may remember. Point is, in the '70's it was very much forbidden. I hope that offers some insight.

Foot on a rock First, let me say welcome to The Cafe. Have you had a chance to glance at the menu? You might want to start off with a sampling from "Actual errors in PFAL". If you find that whets your appetite, there are plenty more samplers, entres and desserts from which to select. I hope you will find the offerings and service to your liking. Waysider

RG said,"dmiller------I wish we could hear you play sometime." Our friend, Mr. Miller, hangs out at this little place called "Guitar Talk" from time to time. Ya know what I mean, Vern?-------------

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It's really kinda comical in a way(sorry, it just is) I'm thinking back to the '70's when people wore hand-me-downs that had been handed down(Twice) We did some of that in Fellowlaborers but probably not nearly as much as The Corps, from what I've heard. Every now and then we had something that was like a yard/garage/tag sale except that everything was free. We had to dress up for certain functions. To an outsider looking in, we would have looked like circus clowns. I think it might have generated more suspicion to see one of our brothers or sisters sporting something that was currently en-vogue.

Professional sports is a form of entertainment whose participants make (at least at the uppermost levels) ridiculously large salaries. Audience participation(ie: booing) is all part of the show. "Kids' sports", on the other hand, is not primarily a commercial venture at its core. It can be entertaining,yes, but that is not its primary purpose. There are moments when a healthy boo is fitting of the situation but those moments don't fit the same criteria as those applied to a professional event. My son played hockey all the way from "learn to skate" through bantam. He learned a lot of great lessons about life, teamwork and sportsmanship. I asked him once if he could hear us shouting encouragement from the sidelines. He just gave me a puzzled look and said,"Nah, I just stay focused on the game." Kids! Who can figure 'em?

Hats off to Linda Z. and Rick. (and any others in this same situation) It gets easier with each passing day.

"You can't go beyond what you are taught." Actually a pretty catchy phrase if you simply substitute the word "taught" with the phrase "allowed to consider." Hence: "You can't go beyond what you are allowed to consider." Not trying to TEACH anything here, just offering that up for "CONSIDERATION".

Kathy I think I heard that same clip you referenced. I believe it may have been on "Fresh Aire with Terry Gross"on public radio a couple of years ago. It seems to me the interview was with someone who had just done a biography or anthology or something.I agree, she had a beautiful "natural" voice.I suppose she used the voice we all know because that's what the market wanted at the time. RE: Jams. I never really thought of jams as being a "spectator sport". If I may paraphrase a quote by Larry Gatlin," it's a bit like taking someone elses kid to the circus." Actually, he made that statement in the context of performing someone elses material. It can be fun (spectating) but nowhere near as satisfying as participating. dmiller--help me out here. You're our resident jam guy. :) The Dead ---Never was a big fan though I respect the level of talent that they possessed as individuals.

Nice lyric, but I can't say that I recognize it.

I have a mighty fine patio with a roof that only leaks when it rains. Off- season prices are negotiable, though cricket chirping is only available during limited time frames. But hey! what could possibly conjure up more vivid thoughts of roughing it than the lonely hum of a diesel cab-over Pete on the not so distant highway? But wait! There's more! You also get user rights to a gently used table top hybachi.(Charcoal not included) Now what would you give? No, I mean it. What would you give? Call now. Operators are standing------Bye.

"Perhaps it's my believing that keeps me from understanding believing." Nah! It's probably common sense that's in line to take credit. "The Law Of Believing"( Which is,in fact, not a law in the first place) is really just hocus pocus with Gods' name conveniently attached to add some semblence of credibility. There's nothing inherently wrong with having a positive outlook or being specific about goals you wish to achieve. Thinking you can evoke some sort of magic power by visualizing something or ignoring real obstacles is foolhearty at best, though. Only when your thoughts and visions lead to some outward action( or inaction) will they play a real role in their outcome. Nostrovia!

kudos!!! 1 or 2 minutes on a show like that is not a "short" clip. Seeing your product on a table in the background would be noteworthy! I hope it produces some profitable results.

Bolshevic asks, "What exactly is 'believing'?" Of course, the dictionary version is easy to find and understand but I suspect we are talking about the meaning that The Way gave to the term. When I was involved, it meant you could literally visualize something into or out of existance. There are a few problems with this concept. 1.) IT DOESN'T WORK! 2.) How can you really know that what you are "believing" for fits the master plan? Example: I'm "believing" for rain, someone else is "believing" for sunshine. 3.)Thinking about something , visualizing something, ergo "believing" for something won't change what is to be one iota, unless, of course, your thinking of that particular item prompts you to take some sort of action. Example: You are "believing" for better grades in school. Well, picture yourself walking across the stage to give the valedictorian speech if it makes you happy but unless you crack the books, there may be some disappointment lurking around the corner. Fear did not kill that little boy. If anything, his mothers' parental concern may have prompted an attitude and practise of caution that safeguarded him from earlier tragedy. Red drapes? Please show me the scripture that says we can tell God how to do his job. Maybe there was an apartment twice as nice with green drapes. Oh, and did I mention?--IT DOESN'T WORK! What is "the secret"? It's that there is no secret. SHHH! don't tell them. Then it won't be a secret.

You may say I'm a dreamer Well, I'm not the only one. Hey! that would make a cool lyric for a song, don't ya think? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nothing wrong with dreaming as long as dreams don't skew reality.