"you ask how much I love you, must I explain I need you oh my darling, like roses need rain You ask how long I'll love you, I'll tell you true Until the twelfth of never, I'll still be loving you Hold me close, never let me go Hold me near, and melt my heart like April snow-- I'll love you til the blue bells forget to bloom I'll love you til the clover has lost its perfume I'll love you til the poets run out of rhyme Until the twelfth of never, and that's a long, long time"
I don't know if you are on the right path, but you are certainly blazing a trail in the forest--your question might seem facetious to some, but it packs a punch. Good for you
I like this and do agree with you 100%. Something to think about, (I've quoted this before)--"
"Is there no virtue ('in believing') save a wholesome fear of hellfire"? N. Hawthorn, "The Scarlet Letter". I often wonder if it is all that endearing to God that we love Him just because we don't want to go to hell, rather than loving Him because we really love Him. Remember,He is more like us than we give Him credit for. JMO
The way we live and think everything is dedicated to material pleasure.
You should write a book if you haven't already. There are so many, many things we do not consider. Are you familiar with the genius savant? (an individual who is perfect in one art or another, many times it is music. Sadly, they are often severely mentally challenged in most other areas. No one seems able to figure this one out. For example, a woman who can play the piano like Liberace. But she had absolutely zero exposure to music of any kind. Now, what do you make of THAT? Fascinating, yes? )
The mystery of believing is to do so without the proof. Sorry, but it is not possible to define what you want to hear from others without adding in the element of "faith", because to believe intuitively, that is without the concrete proof that non-believers so strongly demand, is to, in fact, believe because of faith, not the lack thereof. The story of "Doubting Thomas" illustrates this part of the Christian belief. Just info, folks. Not wanting to get into an argument!
I got to asking around and I guess there are guys out there who like getting it on with other guys but they, (dig THIS) don't consider themselves to be gay. As a good friend of mine in the city said, "You know, if you're a guy and you're turned on by other men, then you're GAY, honey. H E L L O !!!!! (Another friend here on CS has informed me that in professional athletics there is a term being used for the guys who have a girlfriend or wife but get it on on the side with another (male) player--the "you do me and I'll do you" routine, and so forth. Guess it's called the 'down low'. They, too, say they are not gay. Whoa,,,,,,Nellie !!!!
I'm willing and able to listen to both (or all) sides of an issue and responsibly take a stand (or be willing to say I just don't know how I might feel). In my opinion, many people aren't able to climb out of their own little box. It's healthy and mature to be able to say, "You know, I thought such and such over and I was mistaken. I change my mind". In my observations, not too many people are willing to do or say this.
It happens all the time. Stop being concerned about it. You can't change it. You are right, of course, but it will always be that way. You have good energy--spend it on something more worthwhile than slags who are discourteous. I understand it bothers you, I don't like it when it happens to me, either. You must let it go. Treat it as a non-issue. Trust me.
JMO--there aren't any perfect religions or churches, though some may like to think so. To this day I frequently enough hear "Oh come to OUR church. WE'RE on it! Wonderful, AMAZING things are happening...."and so on. They ALL say that. To the OP-really, don't be so awful concerned about it. I guess if it means that much to you to formally leave, this can be done easily with a typewriter, and be sure to make NOTARIZED copies. Please be aware of this one big factor, however. The catholic church sees itself as everybody's guardian, don't you know? Not only do Catholics believe the Pope to be the vicar of Christ, they believe him to be the head of ALL Christiandom, not just Catholics. (they will always consider YOU to be a part of THEM. Way it goes, Bud...)
The Sesame Street bus is plodding along downtown. At the first stop, a great big fat woman climbs on, and sits next to another fat lady. "Hi", says the first one. "My name's Patty". The other one remarks, "What a coincidence".That's my name, too". The bus continues. At the next stop, a very gangly, disoriented youth steps aboard. "I'm Ross ss ss", he stutters. "And my folks say I'm special". He takes his seat, and the bus continues. At the last stop, an unkempt, goofy looking character gets on. Ross seems to know him, and says, "Hi ya Lester!" Lester walks to the back of the bus and sits down, takes off his shoes and socks, and begins rubbing and scratching the bottoms of his feet. NOW--WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE?
two obese patties, special ross, and lester pickin' bunions on a sesame street bus. (apologies to Big Macs!)
An Alaskan, Texan and Oregonian were standing on a high bridge. All three men were taking a leak into the river below. The Alaskan remarked, "there's a mighty strong wind blowing today". The Texan remarked, "That water is very, very cold, I gotta tell ya. The Oregonian, without missing a beat, added, "Quite deep, too".
Thanx. I have a "detailed" mind. Worked in an industry where zillions of little bits of information had to be stored in my head. I cream my opponents when playing Trivial Pursuit. I have all of my bank codes, drivers license, friends phone numbers, P.I.N.s, etc....memorized. Don't know why I can do this. Incidentally, about the paper prices: I have my home budget, groceries, utilities, virtually everything I will need, down to a science. In my head. (I am always within a dollar or so--for the WHOLE month).
Currently: gift wrap paper--about $2.00 a roll (enough for 3 or 4 presents). Writing paper-lined--$3.00 for 200 sheets. Typing paper-$3.00 for 100 sheets. Toilet paper-most expensive (Charmin or AngelSoft) about 60 cents a roll. Store brand double ply--about 21 cents a roll. Freezer wrap paper--about $5.oo for 25 sq. feet. That's all I know today about paper prices.
The discounted, insured, co-payment cost of two medications I need (not an option) is now more than the original cost (last year) of the TOTAL cost. This equates to about a 1200 (twelve-HUNDRED) per cent increase. Uncool. Look at it this way, just for comparison sake. A carton of milk would now cost $36.oo A snickers bar--$11.oo. A movie ticket, $108.oo. A studio apartment--$7000.
this has been addressed many times here. I forget the exact saying, but it's something like: "No deeper despair than a lonely marriage". Yes, I would much rather be alone and lonely than with somebody and lonely. Perhaps some people would disagree with me, and for them, they could be right, but one can always get a dog. If not allowed, a parrot of some kind. Anybody out there ever have a person in their life they just wished would go somewhere else? What a hassle. Like freak flypaper, baby! I don't even think room mate situations are very good. Get a studio apartment. There is no palace big enough for two----- trust me.
Oh I don't know--you're in pretty good shape. Of course the hair IS a little 'last year', the attempted smile looks more like a scowl, and a little cold cream under the eyes and around the nose could do wonders. Other than that, you're in the catbird seat, Patmac! (Lucky girls!--- (mine's coffee--don't drink spirits)
You know, I always wonder how the woman would feel if she loved the guy, but wasn't ready for a commitment. It does depend on time, too, and why NOT let things rest a bit? Especially if it really hasn't been a long relationship. It's healthy to take your time, get to know one another a lot better. This is the kind of thing, by the way, that makes men irritated with women--that they don't seem to want equitable rules for both. Like that old commercial, "it's a two way street, cupcake". There is nothing at all wrong with a man not being ready for a full commitment. This expectation is not fair. And if a woman is SO ready to leave, then there's not much love going on. By all means, skedaddle, then. Don't forget to write, princess.
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Exactly. The Shakespeare take on this train of thought is "Methinks thou dost protest too much"
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RE: I need u because.
"you ask how much I love you, must I explainI need you oh my darling, like roses need rain
You ask how long I'll love you, I'll tell you true
Until the twelfth of never, I'll still be loving you
Hold me close, never let me go
Hold me near, and melt my heart like April snow--
I'll love you til the blue bells forget to bloom
I'll love you til the clover has lost its perfume
I'll love you til the poets run out of rhyme
Until the twelfth of never, and that's a long, long time"
(did I forget any of it?---