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RE: Compatiblity

Always wise! Hey Adventure, nice to see you!

RE: wishes do come true..

Good for you! I wish you all the happiness life can offer!!

RE: Soldiers view on war.

Doc, Shawn, Robert and Kat, Bama for supporting them. I come from a military family of Marines. I view the uniform the same way I do the American Flag. Am I a warmonger....no. Do I fully appreciate the sacrifice of those who serve - ABSOLUTELY! I have served my local community in law enforcement. Those who have not had to face the wars going on right here, which you know nothing about, need to back up, take a breath and LISTEN. When you go to bed at night who is it that keeps the streets safer? Who is it that keeps the country safer? Who enforces the laws that you so diligently scream about? Who enforces the consitution? Get real. We do not live in a perfect world. We live here and there are people out there who don't care who they hurt. Could I kill another human being? Yes, if I had to. I could never stand by and let someone else be hurt or killed knowing that I could have stopped it. Would I lay down my life for any one of you? YES! I wouldn't think twice about it. Sleep well in your beds tonight. As long as people are willing to protect you it is your right to spit in their face.

RE: Soldiers view on war.

Thanks Bama

RE: Soldiers view on war.

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Thanks rzrback and doc. I know it is hard for others to realize what it is like to be the first line of defense. Those who put themselves in harms way for others have my utmost respect and support. It is easy to place a label on others, but where exactly would we be without soldiers, firemen/women, policemen/women? It takes a person willing to place the value of their life aside to protect others, truly the highest and most noble thing one can do for another. Thank you!

The Paradoxical Commandments

That, Abra, IS the point.

RE: This makes you think...

Very unwise investment. Nice post!

The Paradoxical Commandments

I love this list - another thing I keep handy to grab life and squeeze the breath out of it!

1. People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered
LOVE THEM ANYWAY

2. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives
DO GOOD ANYWAY

3. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies
SUCCEED ANYWAY

4. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow
DO GOOD ANYWAY

5. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable
BE HONEST AND FRANK ANYWAYS

6. The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest mean and women with the smallest minds
THINK BIG ANYWAY

7. People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs
FIGHT FOR A FEW UNDERDOGS ANYWAY

8. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight
BUILD ANYWAY

9. People really need help but may attack you if you help them
HELP PEOPLE ANYWAY

10. Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth.
GIVE THE WORLD THE BEST YOU HAVE ANYWAY

Hope you find it as inspiring as I do!!

RE: No point in divorcing...

You know I keep hearing "looking for that special person", "soulmate" etc. Maybe we should put aside the "perfect person" ideal and look for the person who in all reality is a good friend. A good friend listens, has your back, tells you when you look like hell and that's okay, stands in your way of yourself, loves you for who you are and who they are because they are with you....it goes on and on.

We live in such a disposable society and maybe that's okay with most. People are not disposable though. When one is treated this way everyone wonders where toxic people come from...

Take your time...don't jump into a relationship to get away from something else. Other people won't make you happy if you're not. I do know one thing...your real friends will give it to you straight - not let you run around like an idiot so they can take advantage of you.

Five Things We Cannot Change....

1. Things change and end
2. Things don't always go according to plan
3. Things are not always fair (shouldn't this be in flaming red?)
4. Pain is part of life
5. People are not loving and loyal all the time

If you can remember this when things happen and alter the way you react to them instead of the situation at hand, your coping skills will improve greatly. For me it is so much easier to know right upfront that I can not change the situation, but need to get through and over it. You notice I said get through...you have to experience the emotions that come to light and deal with them first hand. Think back about things that have happened in your life and how you handled them. Doesn't this list help?

RE: That's a very large footprint, tread carefully.

I did know this and agree that absolute power is one to wield with care. You also need to include the amount of help we offer to other countries in financial aid, etc. I sometimes wonder what strings are attached there...keeping the politicians in check, asking the questions as "the people" of the government, etc. and choosing in elections based on informed and educated decisions is an absolute must. The larger the power the bigger chance of a simple mistake causing significant problems heard around the world...sounds like the world we live in now actually....

Nice post Ocee!

RE: Life

Sometimes the hardest thing is to put the person in pain/dying first and let your own feelings and those of others take a back seat during this time. Listening to what they want their last days to be like and what would make it easier for them to "let go". Having worked with the elderly and watching them hang on to say goodbye to someone who never shows up because they can't "handle it" just seemed so selfish.

I think it is truly beautiful that you see this and in letting go with peace and understanding...we truly experience living in every moment.

RE: any yee haw ladies around?

YEEEEEEHAAAAWWW! Not southern though....

RE: Overseas dating

Thanks for clearing that up!

RE: Overseas dating

SkruFace? How did you come up with that exactly?

RE: First impressions

I remember you!

RE: First impressions

You have to remind them where your eyes are located

RE: Break The Cycle

Okay so you're predictably unpredictable...are we related?

RE: Break The Cycle

RE: Grand Canyon walkway

Shhhhhhh! Not so loud though....It was our hot tub first!

RE: Grand Canyon walkway

Redecorate it! Flip that Canyon! Good Idea!!

RE: what's wrong with this world?

The world does not stop to listen to what isn't being said. It is easier to take a quick look, slap on a label and move on. Just my opinion.

RE: Grand Canyon walkway

That was really nice of them to turn it into the Canyon...Grand is so overdone!

RE: imagine you find ...

For everyone on earth to make their decisions based on the fact that each one effects everyone else...and to do so with love. How's that?

RE: Break The Cycle

I would never choose to live my life like a machine. Abra is correct in the things that are fine tuned and work, keep them. The rest of it I mix it up. I am also conscious of going new places and not keeping a specific time schedule of stops. I guess that is the law enforcement side of me. Being too predictable can lead to other possibilities rather unpleasant for single women.

I vote "Break the Cycle" look around and every day try something new you never know where or who it will take you to.

RE: Navigating the minefields of the fabulous "once in a lifetime" relationship

Now that's the ticket!

RE: I'm BAAAAAAAAAAK

Welcome back to As CS Turns. Today's forum posts are as you see here. Previous posts can not be revealed due to privacy and gossip issues. Feel free to tread back lightly and keep your opinions to yourself. Thanks for tuning in to todays forum.

Sorry, had to! Truly good to see you!

RE: He must be right, he's the president.

Dances with idiots with shotguns

RE: could I ask for a review or 2?

I like it - very sweet and to the point!

RE: Living is easy with eyes closed ...

I am good thanks for asking. Nice to see you!