Ambrose2007 Forum Posts (8,881)

RE: Is It Just Me???

I don't blame you.

I don't suppose we could argue viciously about it?

RE: Is It Just Me???

Morgie, surely you've noticed that fairly often when a thread on the "Why can't we all get along and be nice" theme is started, that someone comes in and starts a fight, and then the thread is deleted?

RE: Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?

What we construe as a "serious mental health problem" would vary considerably from person to person. In theory - and increasingly in practice - virtually every behavior that seems even slightly questionable or not understood could be labeled as some form of cognitive disorder. Hell, there's probably a term for people who post too much on singles lists!

It comes down to what you can personally tolerate. You may not want to be with someone who's moody or otherwise emotionally mercurial, regardless of whether or not they've been diagnosed as "bipolar" or whatever.

People suffering from panic attacks or greater than "average" mood swings aren't usually going to be classified as having a "serious mental health problem" - any more than people who, say, are impatient or prone to sarcastic humor or get angry more swiftly than "average" are mentally ill.

But that's all in the eye of the beholder. Someone who's extremely neat, for example, might view a clutter-bug as having a serious mental health problem.

So perhaps the first order of business for a thread like this is to attempt some form of psychological classification scheme.

RE: Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?

Well-said, Barrel.

RE: TENNESSEEJUDY and WONDERWORKER

I wish you and your lovely lady the best, John.

RE: John Maynard Keynes

Well, it's true his ideas are utterly worthless...well, far, far worse that worthless, actually - more like unbelievably destructive for humanity as a whole.

But they are certainly worth knowing, just as are the ideas behind the Holocaust. One should know the ideas that are shaping current societies, even if they're harmful. Perhaps especially if they're harmful.

RE: John Maynard Keynes

This should bring you up to speed.

RE: A little bit of human touch

I was wondering about those guys! You know, Laura, it makes sense!

RE: He Is So Real

Oh! You've "webcammed." Good to hear!

RE: A little bit of human touch

Thanks, Laura.

Hey, it doesn't get much more romantic than this!!

RE: the ex. Why he/she is the ex.

You have a strange idea of having fun.

RE: mystery man

Nan...I just can't believe the kinds of insanely problematic situations you find yourself in...

I'd guess he's someone from your old salon who liked your work (as per his claim)?

And he has an undying crush on you.

RE: most disturbing rock somg ever

Maybe The End by the Doors?

Stacy's Mom (has got it goin' on!_) is a close second, I think.

RE: A Typical Love Story

I believe there are such courses, John.

"Fighting fair" - that, I think, is the ticket. And you make a good point about people believing they can say or do anything and be forgiven later. Some things once said cannot be unsaid (or only unsaid at a severe price!). That's a lesson I've learned the hard way.

One thing one must learn is to recognize the line between between speaking freely - we don't want to feel afraid to speak our mind - and between speaking injudiciously.

RE: A Typical Love Story

It's tough to have a relationship if you feel every disagreement may or could very well lead to a breakup. There's isn't much "wiggle room" in that case.

Some people here and elsewhere have the attitude "I don't want any drama in my relationship" - and count arguing/disagreeing as "drama." I see it, like you, Nan, as unavoidable, so it's really a question of how you handle it. (Incidentally, you can have strong disagreements with someone while not openly arguing about them at all. The results of that are generally worse, I think, than from arguing.)

Though couples vary in how much they argue - that's a function of their attitudes about communication, emotional expression, self-assertiveness, and, of course, of their basic compatibility - but in order to have a good relationship, every couple must master the art of arguing *productively.*

RE: A Typical Love Story

Nope.

RE: A Typical Love Story

You continue to surprise me, 13.

RE: A little bit of human touch

Now THAT'S a sad story, J.

Cute, though.

RE: A little bit of human touch

I kinda liked this one: "Love, Josaphina."

A bit heavy for a lightweight like me, but still pretty cool.

RE: He Is So Real

Well, what will be, will be, L. Whatever does happen - and it may be better than any of us imagine! - Sass is enjoying this moment, and more power to her on that!

RE: Does god hate us?

I meant, a Joseph Megele-type of scientist, of course.

RE: Does god hate us?

Well, I'd guess that 13's god would be more of a Joseph Mengele-type, no?

RE: Does god hate us?

I wonder what kind of presents they received (and when they received them)?

RE: Does god hate us?

If I were a girl seeing 13, I would be afraid, Laura, very afraid indeed...

RE: Does god hate us?

A humanitarian Scientist-God!? What's not to love?

RE: He Is So Real

Oh, that was a nice poem, btw.

RE: He Is So Real

Sassy...umm...don't you think you should meet first...maybe spend some time together?

I know it's possible to fall in love virtually. I've done it. But even with me and GG, we both felt meeting was necessary.

You know I'm wishing you ALL the happiness, Sass.

RE: Coffee Maker

Hmmmm...well, to my knowledge, L, all coffee-makers work the same way (they flush hot water over coffee grounds, which then drips through a filter into a pot), so the only difference would be how thoroughly the grounds are boiled, it seems to me.

Basically, coffee grounds being equal, the only difference can lie in the degree the grounds are "cooked." (Also, the quality of your water could make a difference. I only use filtered water, myself.)

If stove-top brewing results in better-tasting coffee, it would be because the coffee is "stronger" owing to being more thoroughly boiled.

Anyway, the obvious solution is to simply use instant coffee. You can't beat that for great taste and convenience. But then I'm a big fan of Keystone Lite...

RE: Greatest Basketball Player of all time...?

Yao Ming? WTF?

Michael Jordan is the fairly uncontroversial answer at this point. Oh, and you left out Wilt Chamberlain. He single-handedly changed the game.

RE: "on the road again" !!!......

Ah, well, Joel - I hope things work out for you in Utah. Sheesh...can't be any worse economically than South Dakota!