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Grabbing happiness
I'm reading Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love, and it's quite good. I wanted to share (and record for my own memory) this passage:
I keep remembering one of my Guru's teachings about happiness. She says that people universally tend to think that happiness is a stroke of luck, something that will maybe descend upon you like fine weather if you ( Read more... ) -
Advice when getting your own dogma
Saw this on another group and appreciated it.
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Thoughts from Swami Beyondananda
There in the garden, a young monk speaks: "Master, I've been thinking
about getting a dogma, and I seek your advice. Any thoughts on the
matter?"
The Old Monk collects her thoughts, and calmly ( Read more... ) -
US President - Candidate match game
Granted, you can only get so close in a multiple choice quiz. But I was surprised at my results on this "Candidate Match Game."
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Fun with Spam
If your e-mail doesn't automatically delete it, please share the most... interesting SPAM subject line you've received recently. Here's mine:
"Cigar and a signal risk of your godlike power, so, but it might it. The flagship Wienis" -
100% Carolina Girl
Filched from funfairiegirl, who was embarassed of her high score. Not me, I'm proud to be a Carolina Girl. Just don't bring up red state, Jesse Helms, or anything like that. Oh, and I think there is more than one right answer on a few of these.
North Carolinian 100%
Incredibly Awesome!!! You are knowledgeable in all things North Carolinian!!! ( Read more... ) -
Happy Birthday T!
A very, very happy birthday to TGTD!
I know it's technically not your birthday yet, but I wanted a birthday wish already showing at midnight when it becomes your birthday. And I wanted to be first to tell you how much I love you and want you to have a great day and great year. :-)
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How Not to Talk to Your Kids
If you have children, or ever care for children, or are occasionally around children, or were a child sometime since 1969, go read this article. How Not to Talk to Your Kids
In other news, my drug-whore ex-sister-in-law applied for custody of my 6 year old neice again. Then she didn't even bother to show up for the court date. The suit was ( Read more... ) -
Holiday Greetings Poll
I know, you've missed me. I've missed me too. All I have time (okay, to be truthful, all I have the energy/ brain power for) is this poll.
Poll Holiday Greetings