inthemind Blog Comments (547)

RE: Stereotypes of different countries

Lazly - I looked through the Wikipedia entry... many tough years being caught in the middle it seems... and I didn't see you in the list under "citizens of note" ... well, there should be list like this... if I can figure out how to add it, do you want to be listed?

To my knowledge, we (in North America) don't equate gypsies with Romania (or with Bulgaria)... so that stereotype appears to be somewhat local/regional.

RE: Stereotypes of different countries

I like your link ... a very thorough (I suppose it could never be complete) list and description of nearly every country and how others might perceive life to be like there.

Very interesting reading.

I haven't traveled nearly as much as you have, so my first-hand knowledge is limited. It's interesting to learn what the realities of life are like for people everywhere... and sometimes talking about stereotypes helps get this conversation started.

Knowing the stereotypes helps put comments from other people in context... if they are just repeating the stereotype, they probably don't know any more than I do... something like that.

And interesting topic! ... thanks

RE: Mornin

Twine? - Good idea! Something for the cat to play with.

Quick thinking, Parti!

RE: Mornin

Hmm... guess I didn't look close enough... but now that you mention it, a cat it is!

Paul is Paul
Morgen is Morgen
Got it.

RE: Mornin

The problem ... "the bug" (in tech speak)

The blogs don't format right if there aren't spaces between "words" ... and sometimes someone will write "!!!!!!!!!" (about 200 long) or post a link that's really long ... and it messes with formatting.

Not something easily resolved by CS ... it's just gonna happen from time to time.

So... we move on... Hi Marlene! ... and lgs and paul and paul and morgen and people with puppy pics everywhere!

RE: Mornin

Jersey? If I wanted to echo myself... I think I'd say I was from Florida... or perhaps Puerto Rico... from "just down the block from Frank", Puerto Rico

RE: Mornin

Bingo! Good work, Ham.

RE: Love Across the Miles

"long distance love affair" as you've phrased it...

To start a romantic relationship from a distance and to have it continue in the virtual world... before meeting each other in person... it might feel real, but I don't think it is, until you meet and spend time together... enough time to become bored... and to wonder what to say and do next. (you need to get past the feelings of anticipation and excitement... to what you feel without your imagination in charge of your outlook)

I don't think it's wise to commit yourself to a virtual love affair. It might be fun (and fun is good) but I wouldn't pin my future to it.

But if you've met... if you've spent enough time together... and you still need to spend most of your time apart... that's different.

There's a merging of lives... and living circumstances... and if everything is virtual, you don't have to do any of the hard work... and its this hard work that often indicates whether the relationship should continue.

RE: Pffft. Who needs a relationship?

Ham - More work do be done on "self"? ... or perhaps just not the right chemistry/time ...

Good to see you... just the same.

RE: Love Across the Miles

There needs to be a hook... a connection both are capable of feeling regardless of where they are.

Trust, honesty, creativity (this one is important ), understanding, empathy and compassion, acceptance, maturity... and enough patience to fill a swimming pool.

This is easy, right?

For your scenario: They should be talking about how to use the 2 years ... how the 2 years can benefit their relationship ... how to enjoy the present while setting the stage for their future. Clearly, she is strongly loyal to her current task. If he values devotion as a character trait, he should see this as a positive sign.

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For myself... I agree with Aswina << smart lady

RE: I think I have found the answer to love.

a positive thought ... makes me smile ...

RE: Going for the Gold in Yoga

Aswina -

Just living life over here... always figuring out what's next...

Nice to see you!

RE: I think I have found the answer to love.

for the record - I've never been hunting either... guns and killing and ugh... I understand it on one level and don't like it on another level... a tough subject.

But... hunting as a metaphor! ... or being lost in the woods ... taking a hike ... climbing a mountain for a view ... (climbing a hill actually... still want to be home when the sun goes down ) ...

And this... and mmmm... and

RE: I think I have found the answer to love.

Eureka?

Hey there, Explorer ... I remember Helen Reddy singing this... Gale pre-dates Helen... I've officially learned something new today!

Walmart... hmm... sporting goods... toys... electronics... and perhaps a new shirt... you'll find me in there somewhere. ... of course... if I'm going to find you... hmm... well, I think I'll just make sure I walk through the other departments along the way.

RE: Well once again,

SB - One of the good things about this virtual world is that our interaction is within our own control.

If someone is rude in a blog, it's up to the blog owner (or the CS folks) to decide what to do. When someone is rude in a private message, you can simply block them.

You draw attention and not everyone is polite and friendly... that's the nature of people.

It would seem that you would need to choose between drawing less attention or filtering out the negative attention. The tools are there, if you wish to use them.

RE: Thanks!

Fare well

(I used 2 words on purpose... be well and best wishes to you, Catherine!)

RE: Raising Hope

The story of Pandora's Box... after she let all the bad things out into the world... the one that was left in the box... the last to leave and go out into the world... something to give us a chance against the bad things was... hope.

Nice idea for a blog, Shay.

RE: Here are the promised photos.

You always find "good sky"

The 3rd pic... the gull is framed just right...

Good pics!

RE: Standing up to sarcasm

Wise words.

I think it's smart to teach people how to approach you successfully. You should encourage politeness and use ideas like yours when someone is rude or sarcastic. You can't change them but you can teach them how to present their ideas in a more constructive way.

RE: Just something to think about.

I'd be a millionaire the day before I was a "two" millionaire ... so let's see... working backwards... ... 2 days prior would be half a mil... 1/4... 1/8... 1/16 ... divide by 3.141527 ... square root of 14 ...

Here... from what I can tell... looks like I owe you $1.

Now... if you double it every day... ... how long until ... ?

RE: Recent Photos

Excellent composition!

Pictures of the sun are tricky... shouldn't look at it, right? (even through a camera lens ... but okay to view on a digital camera's preview screen) ... makes it tougher...

I like the gull ... the diagonal of the railing... the position of the bird in the frame...

RE: My 10 Days in Dubai

Welcome back. Hope you had fun on your journey.

Sleep is good... I like sleep :)

Stine Grove is new to me... nice voice... calm but with a little edge... Thanks for taking a minute to share with us!

RE: What it means to be a patriot

Syrian citizens are being killed by their own government. How many should die? When is it too many?

Also - when harm is done to an object, regardless of your feelings about the object, to say that killing is justified is simply stupid.

RE: What it means to be a patriot

Aswina Smart lady.

Ron - A political blog of sorts... many think we shouldn't talk about things like this here but as long as the discussion is civil and calm, I think there are things to learn.

We agree in some ways and don't in others. That's okay, right?

Rubic - History is full of good intentions ... bad things done for good reasons ... and mistakes ... lots and lots of mistakes. Perhaps what you're pointing out is one of these... I don't know enough about it to have an opinion. Hopefully, regardless of the history, people are working together towards the right things today.

RE: Kuwait Law Enforcement

Hi Raine!

I started a comment earlier today but decided not to post it. I thought about this more today.

Basically, the officials don't give enough value to the lives of their citizens and visitors. They allow reckless/dangerous behavior by some to endanger the safety of others and consider the consequences to be acceptable. I'm thankful that this isn't true where I live.

The only other reason for this would be that they do not have the resources for enough safety enforcement ... and this doesn't appear to be the case.

People drive "stupid" everywhere. For myself, I chose my routes and my driving time with safety as a consideration. If possible, I avoid the more dangerous places to be.

Good luck!

RE: life is not waiting

Hi Zweet!

Part of the fun of the blogs... for the regulars here... we get to know each other a bit better with each exchange. I enjoy this part of it...

RE: The Holland America Cruise

So... a sunny cruise in the Caribbean... and no Johnny Depp.

What to do? ... Perhaps get the captain to stay in the next port long enough for a beach party and a chance to meet the locals.

RE: Would you plot murder against your ex?

Every "place" is a reflection of the people in it.

So the motive? Money or revenge?... Okay... I read some of it... life insurance money and a custody case with their children involved.

People are broken. This is more proof. When someone thinks that killing is the right choice... and I don't pity the father... he's not a victim of anyone but himself.

Cases like this are just depressing...

RE: Courage in a small package

A very "adult" decision for him to make. I'm glad his wishes are being honored.