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Jean...I see a lot of "stuff" on these boards. Lots of fighting and insults. Lots of hand-holding and comforting. I see it because the nature of this medium is that it is fairly permanent. The mods can remove rude or inappropriate comments - but usually by that time the damage has been done and enough people have seen the offense to make an impact. Back a few months ago, Oldies made a comment regarding how he believed men really felt about young women. I made a comment that set off a demand for an apology. (John was amongst the demanders.) I apologized. John needs to do the same. I saw no reason for OM to have behaved the way he did, but that was beside the point. I had to take responsibility for my words and make clear that I didn't mean to implicate OM in certain unsavory behaviours. It really doesn't matter how John feels about Danny. What matters is John's personal integrity. We have a certain level of control here on the boards that we don't have in real life. We have those nifty "Delete" and "Edit" buttons. We get to re-think our responses and keep them from speaking even when we aren't looking. John unfortunately gave everyone a bunch of fuel when he made that initial "clocking" post. He is seeing the consequences of that. You may not like that it misrepresents him (as you and he say,) but he put it out there and it became fodder for the masses. If it gets repeated...well, it could never have gotten repeated had it never been allowed to see the light of day. John apparently believed in his statement enough to allow it to stay on the boards.

Good questions Bumpy! I can only speak for myself, of course. I was raised in the Roman Catrholic Church. I realized sometime in HS that although I wanted to do what was right and Godly, I had no earthly idea what that was. Furthermore, I knew that the RC church wasn't the place for me. Add to that the fact that I seem to have come "wired" to want to search for God - (Without any prompting from my mother, I asked her when I was 4 how I could do more for God.) What made me commit so quickly and deeply? I'd guess that I would have done the same with any Christian group that offered me the sense of control that I had on TWI. I mean "Control" in the sense that I didn't have to go to some priest or the Pope to get understanding. The idea that I was just as good as the apostles (THE saints) gave me great freedom and caused me to want to do more. I was looking for something to believe in and a way to know God. TWI, unfortunately, came along first.... <_<

Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds ?

Ho Ho Ho, Days til Christmas Who are you calling a Ho?

Roy - never stop speaking or writing! The only thing that matters is that anyone that reads or hears you can feel the love that just pours out of you. Keep on loving the way you do - it's contagious.

Now that brings back some memories... and some tears. Thanks Tommy Strange.

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John - that was crude! You owe Danny an apology. There are no excuses for that type of behaviour.

I agree with you Oakspear. Also, the whole nature of "forigiveness = forgetting and never mentioning again" is wrong, IMNSHO.

One Republic and Timberland: "Apologize"

Embedding is fairly easy. When you find the video you want to embed, copy the "Embed" address (usually next to or under the video) and paste it in the "Reply" box. (This will not work for "Fast Reply.") You have to have the complete address or it will not work. Then you scroll to the bottom of the page and look for "Post Options", hit the drop down menu, and choose "HTML On - Raw Linebreak Mode", then "Add Reply"

I heard the following today: Unforgiveness and revenge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.

Nerds? Are those the same as croutons??? One more from the same cookbook: Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms on Porcini Couscous This is an elegant main course if you want something a bit fancier - If you're sceptical about the nutrition - the book states that each serving has 13 grams of protein. 4 fresh portobello mushrooms, each 3"-4" in diameter 3 TBS extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced 1/2 cup vegetable stock 1 sweet potato, peeled and coarsely grated 1/2 lb spinach leaves, coarsely chopped (1/2 tsp spicy Thai curry - my addition) Pinch of nutmeg (also my addition.) salt and ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/4 cup dried porcini, soaked in 2 cups warm vegetable stock for 20 minutes 1 cup quick-cooking couscous 2 TBS minced fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley 1 tsp minced fresh thyme Prepare a fire in a grill. Lightly brush the rack with olive oil. (If you don't have a grill- you can use your oven to heat the mushrooms through. Arrange them on a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a 375*F oven for 10-12 minutes.) Brush the portobello mushrooms clean, then cut off the stems and remove the dark gills. Set mushroom caps aside. In a saute pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the shallot and saute until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the stock, raise the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and add the sweet potato. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5-8 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, 4-5 minutes. Add Thai curry and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat. Add the ricotta to the spinach mixture and stir to combine. Spoon into the mushroom caps, dividing it evenly. Place the mushrooms, filled sides up, on the grill rack about 4" above the fire and grill untill completely heated through, about 10 minutes. (See above about using the oven.) Meanwhile, drain the porcini, reserving the liquid. Chop the porcini. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve lined with a double thickness of cheesecloth into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, add the couscous, parsley, and thyme, remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover and add the porcini. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm until the grilled mushrooms are ready. Spoon the couscous onto a warmed serving platter and arrange the stuffed mushrooms on top. Serve at once.

What sound did the taxi have????

Another Williams-Sonoma recipe: Stuffed Anaheim Chiles with Creamy Guacamole Sause Creamy Guacamole 2 ripe avacados, pitted and peeled 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup vegetable stock 1 tsp grated lemon zest salt and pepper to taste red pepper flakes to taste Chiles 8 Anaheim chiles 3 TBS olive oil 1 red onion, minced 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock 1/2 cup medium-grain white rice 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced 2 TBS minced fresh cilantro 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I'd use Sharp) salt and pepper to taste To make the sauce, in a blender or food processor, combine the avacados, sour cream, stock, and lemon zest. Process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside. Preheat broiler (or griller). Place the chiles on a baking sheet. Broil (or grill) , turning as needed, until the skins blacken and blister. Remove from the broiler, drape the peppers loosely with aluminum foil, and let cool for 10 minutes, then peel away the skins. Make a lengthwise slit in each chile and carefully remove the seeds. Leave the stems intact and try to maintain the shape of the chiles. Set the chiles aside. Preheat an oven to 375*F. Lightly oil a baking sheet. To make the filling, in a saute pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute until softened, about 3 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high, pour in the stock, and deglaze the pan, stirring with a wooden spoon to dislodge any browned bits from the pan bottom. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 10-15 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cillantro and heat through. Add the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat. Spoon the filling into the chiles, packing them well and keeping their shape. Place on the prepared baking sheet, slit sides up, cover with aluminum foil, and bake until the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. To serve, transfer the chiles to warmed individual plates, allowing 2 chilies for each serving. Pass the guacomole sauce at the table. *Anaheim chiies are mild. If you prefer a slightly spicier dish, use poblanos and sprinkle a little chili powder on top before serving.

Sorry, I just couldn't resist this video of Emo Philips - He has a gift suggestion at the very end of the video...

I remember this questionnaire. I remember thinking it was a loaded question, since we were sitting in a class that wasn't at home or school. How could one honestly check one of those two options?

Alanis Morissette - "One Hand in My Pocket" She has other songs I like - but this one is the least objectionable.

I like the book better, but Polar Express is also a must see!

There was a stupid undercurrent in TWI (and you find it in the offshoots as well.) Let me see if I can put it into words. I'm thinking about the thought that it wasn't enough to believe in and worship God. It wasn't enough to believe that the Bible has words of wisdom and truth to live by. It wasn't enough to love God and your neighbor as yourself. Noooooo... on top of all that you had to be good at the parlor tricks. Percieve/discern a spirit and then cast it out on demand. Demand healing from God. Get healed on demand. Get money on demand so you could give more to the ministry. Prophecy and interpret when called on. Was this Christianity or a Vegas floor show? I'm not saying that I don't believe that miracles are possible. I'm saying that we were judged by the miracles. It wasn't simple Christianity anymore - it was Christianity on meth. It had to be bigger, better, faster, new and offer a spiritual high; anything to make TWI look better and the traditional churches look foolish. It all backfired. When the high of "some new thing" finally wore off, what was left was that many people had to wrap their heads around making sense of a class with a bunch of keys that were no longer useful. Healing happens, regardless of the ministry. It's not predictable and it sometimes seems random. People are delivered of things everyday. Maybe what I'm asking... do we worship God because He can heal, deliver, whatever? Or do we worship God just because He is God? Does the ministry with the most magic have the best hotline to Big Daddy? It certainly seems to be the trend.

Oven-Dried Tomato and Lentil Soup 6 plum (Roma) tomatoes, quartered lengthwise Coarse sea salt 1 1/2 cups dried green lentils 3 TBS extra-virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, minced 1 carrot, peeled and minced 1 celery stalk, minced 6 cups vegetable stock 1 lb red new potatoes, unpeeled, quartered 1 TBS minced fresh rosemary salt and ground pepper to taste Preheat an oven to 250*F. Place the tomatoes, cut sides up, on a rack set on a baking sheet. Sprinkle wit sea salt and place in the oven for about 2 hours. The tomatoes will dehydrate and intensify in flavor, but should still be a little soft. Remove from the oven and set aside. Meanwhile, pick over the lentils and discard any damaged lentils or impurities. Rinse the lentils. Place in a bowl and add water to cover generously. Let soak for 1 hour. Drain and set aside. In a saucpan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and saute until golden brouwn, 5-7 minutes. Add the stock, drained lentils, and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the lentils and potatoes are tender, 30-40 minutes. Add the reserved tomatoes and the rosemary and continue to simmer, stirring gently to retain the shape of the tomatoes, until the flavors have blended, about 15 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. * You can use 12 dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes in place of the oven-dried tomatoes. Saok them in 1 1/2 cups warm stock or warm water for 20 minutes. Drain, reserving the soaking liquid, and proceed as instructed in the recipe. Use the reserved soaking liquid in place of 1 1/2 cups of the vegetable stock. If you want to oven-dry a big batch of tomatoes to use for future use, store them in the freezer. They will keep for up to 3 months. Vegetarian for All Seasons - Williams-Sonoma Yes, Eyes... you can add hot peppers to this as well...;)

No - I was just honestly commenting on my willingness at the time to accept the explanation about being "mature enough to handle" seeing those photos. It didn't bother me to see naked bodies, I did find the human body beautiful (still do). I didn't find that part of the class offensive. I was twenty-something. I'm sure that I'd have a completely different attitude if I saw that class today now that I'm the mother of two young ladies. I'm not defending the man or the class. I think it created many more problems than it purported to solve.

Possum Stew two cans of tomato sauce three cans of cooked tomatoes 1/2 thickly sliced warthog meat(mainly for flavor) a big bag of pasta noodles (any redneck kind will do) salt and pepper 1/2 possum (other 1/2 can be used for breakfast possum-omlettes) Fry bacon in big gramma kettle, over mid. size fire, then fry possum in the grease till golden brown. Take the meat out, then add enough water to pot to fill 2/3 way and then boil noodles. Once cooked add both things of tomatoes to kettle and meat and add enough salt and pepper to old granny's taste. Cook all together for a bout 1 hour simmering over low fire to sautee.

Here ya go RR and Tom...