Posts by atypical

You're right, Wednesday, and I totally agree. Why can't we just appreciate great individuals? I mourned the fact that so little time was spent on this man's life, and so much time was spent on the jw shpeel.

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The day Frank died.

by atypical in

jw
friends

out of routine in a newlywed life, i received word that a friend had died.

he was one of the good ones - the ones that existed in my good old days, the days when i knew the secrets to life.

he was a kind man - overlooked for serious privileges because of his accent.

atypical

Out of routine in a newlywed life, I received word that a friend had died. He was one of the good ones - the ones that existed in my good old days, the days when I knew the secrets to life. He was a kind man - overlooked for serious privileges because of his accent. A decent, hardworking husband with three boys. I always looked up to him. I saw him sweat visibly on the platform as he struggled with difficult english words and glanced quickly at his wife for approval. I saw his three boys look at him with more than simple love.

The day I went to the funeral, it was packed. I must say that Nellie's post brought this back to me. It was at my old hall, the one I grew up in. It was standing room only out to the parking lot. I led my wife to a tiny standing spot in the back room. I saw an elder from my childhood days who had become a circuit overseer. He was surrounded by fans.

During the closing prayer, I started to cry. I wept quietly, but people still noticed. I tried to dry my face during "amen". I got a few comments about how I must have known him better than most.

Every time I want to go public with my feelings, I think of his sons and it throws me into a confusion.

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Do JWs Consider You To Be An "Apostate"?

by minimus in

jw
friends

we all know that our simply being here is considered an act of apostasy by witnesses.

whether they know you frequent such boards or not, are you considered an "apostate" by the witnesses?

atypical

Yes. That actual word was not used, but I was accused of speaking against the organization and labeled "bad association". However, I confronted the one who said this, and he backed off. We are now friends on a completely "witness free" level.

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Are you tempted to celebrate V-Day with your DUB mate?

by stillAwitness in

valentine's day is tuesday and i was just wondering; for those who still have mates in dub land...is it tempting to maybe buy them flowers or insist on a dinner date on such a lovey-dovey day?

i saw some yellow roses on sale today at walmart and was tempted to get some for my mom then i realized i'd better wait till after the 14th.

silly aint it?

atypical

Thanks for the kind words, Becka. You made this bad day a little better.

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Are you tempted to celebrate V-Day with your DUB mate?

by stillAwitness in

valentine's day is tuesday and i was just wondering; for those who still have mates in dub land...is it tempting to maybe buy them flowers or insist on a dinner date on such a lovey-dovey day?

i saw some yellow roses on sale today at walmart and was tempted to get some for my mom then i realized i'd better wait till after the 14th.

silly aint it?

atypical

Thanks Becka. I know you are right, but I am feeling pretty hurt. I have been maligned lately almost on a daily basis by people from the hall she still attends. Last night she asked me why I can't just move on with my life. That's what started the huge fight.

Again, though, I think you are right. The best thing I could really do is prove to be reasonable and a good husband.

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who will survive...

by just2sheep in

how about that my first topic generation and my first oops a you think will be saved at armegeddon?

on the other thread diamondblue1974 asked "why must all non jws be destroyed?

surely jws are not the only good god fearing people on earth?

atypical

I heard some of my favorite bands will be playing at Armageddon. Slipknot promised to play the Heretic Anthem, so I am stoked.

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Are you tempted to celebrate V-Day with your DUB mate?

by stillAwitness in

valentine's day is tuesday and i was just wondering; for those who still have mates in dub land...is it tempting to maybe buy them flowers or insist on a dinner date on such a lovey-dovey day?

i saw some yellow roses on sale today at walmart and was tempted to get some for my mom then i realized i'd better wait till after the 14th.

silly aint it?

atypical

good thread - i was planning to get a gift for my wife (active jw) for valentines day, a heart pendant necklace with a ruby and diamond. However, we got into a huge fight about the jw religion, so now I can't decide.

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Your favorite fictional literary character

by daystar in

what is your favorite fictional literary character.

which character do you identify with most?

i was a well-read kid and my favorite series of books were the elric saga by michael moorcock.

atypical

Nero Wolfe

Christopher Snow ( a Dean Koontz character)

Jupiter Jones (going back to my school days)