JRK- Your mom was absolutely beautiful like my mom. That is so cool that she acted in plays. What a neat thing to be able to say your mom actually was an actress ! That's awesome man. Take care , Peace out, your bud, Flipper
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November Is The Cruelest Month
by JRK ini have been going through old papers and photographs since my mother passed away.
it has reminded me of some of the reasons that i really hate november.
this year has added to it obviously.. thirty-four years ago, my father passed away in early november.
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Is Trump the President of Jerusalem too?
by tor1500 inyour thoughts...how is it that trump can dictate what goes on in other countries?
can anyone from another country come here and tell us what to do...trump is now the president of the world now, uh?.
i'm not really savvy regarding politics but i'm no dummy either...what the heck is going on in the world.... again, any thoughts ?
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This is how I feel Trump perceives himself :
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What Music have you Been Listening to this Last Year ? Post You tubes if you Like !
by flipper inhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wktxjuyiat4.
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In honor of JRK's recently deceased mom. A lovely lady who I got to know over the phone. Rest in peace my dear friend .
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November Is The Cruelest Month
by JRK ini have been going through old papers and photographs since my mother passed away.
it has reminded me of some of the reasons that i really hate november.
this year has added to it obviously.. thirty-four years ago, my father passed away in early november.
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My dear friend, I know you hurt bad right now , and unfortunately those tears we cry are part of the healing as well. No shortcuts around it I'm afraid. As I write this I'm feeling your pain. It's hard and it is dificult. It's the same pain I felt just a year ago almost to the day when my hero mom died as well. This you tube I'm posting from David Gilmour playing High Hopes helped me to get those deep emotions and feelings out in the open and as strange as it sounds these healing tears will eventually with time ease the pain. I hope it helps you too. Please listen at the end to Gilmour's beautiful acoustic guitar conclusion and let me know if it touches you. I send this with love in my heart for you bro. Will call you later today. Peace & love bro, Flipper
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It Seems Some People Don't Listen
by Wasanelder Once inmy dad's phone rings.
its a secretary from his dermatologists office.. her:.
"just calling for "mr. wasa sr." to remind him his appointment is next wednesday at 2pm.".
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WASA - That must have been a really weird feeling for you trying to explain to this lady that your dad was dead and couldn't make his appointment ; and a bit annoying as well. I mean hell, you're already in pain and this lady either just doesn't pay attention to what you are saying or like Slimboy says can't handle talking about death so pretends she doesn't hear you. Sometimes I wonder why some people on this planet cannot be real just for one minute in their life or show empathy. So many people are tuned out and tone deaf to the needs of other people. Hang in there guy , Peace out, Mr. Flipper
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The Problems of Child Abuse
by Coded Logic ini think it's absolutely disgusting how the organisation has treated childhood victims of pedophilia and rape.
i think their "standards" of requiring two witnesses for belief is absurd.
i think how they try and quietly brush things under the rug in the back rooms of kingdom halls is completely despicable.
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WATON- I agree with you, these child abuse crimes happen all across the world in every organization. It's disgusting. Your statement , " When this storm is over, at least where it can reach, it will be a better world for children . " ?? That would be nice- however I don't see this " storm " and scourge of child abuse ending any time soon. In all societies across this planet men abuse their power in the medical field, religious field, political field, and economic field. The abuse of power and domination of children and women has gone on for centuries , and sadly- I don't see that changing any time soon. There is no such thing as a " paradise " coming to " save the day " .
What HAS changed in recent years is the ability and courage of abused children and abused women to speak out openly against this abuse on the Internet, on the media, and becoming proactive in efforts to fight against abuse of power and abuse of children. And that's a great thing. Do I think it will change the entire planet ? No. Do I think it will stop abusers of children and women ? No. But it IS a start to opening people's minds up in addressing the corruption and abuse
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The Problems of Child Abuse
by Coded Logic ini think it's absolutely disgusting how the organisation has treated childhood victims of pedophilia and rape.
i think their "standards" of requiring two witnesses for belief is absurd.
i think how they try and quietly brush things under the rug in the back rooms of kingdom halls is completely despicable.
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CODED LOGIC- Excellent thread , you and I feel exactly the same way about this. I've been making that same comparison between the Republicans justifying and making excuses for Roy Moore's child abuse actions the same way the WT leaders make excuses for male JW members child abuse actions- then appoint them to a ministerial servant or elders position years later. It's like - where are the ethics, morals ? I'll tell you where they are- ethics and morals have dissappeared - there ARE no ethics and morals within either of these these two organizations. WT Society is very much like the Republican party and I think it's right on that you're bringing this out in your opening thread. You hit the nail on the head. Time to shout this from the rooftops man. Good job, Peace out, Mr. Flipper
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November Is The Cruelest Month
by JRK ini have been going through old papers and photographs since my mother passed away.
it has reminded me of some of the reasons that i really hate november.
this year has added to it obviously.. thirty-four years ago, my father passed away in early november.
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Oh JRK, fantastic song in the opening thread . Really cool song. Thanks for sharing. I will raise a glass in honor of your mom tonight. Take care bro, Peace out.
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November Is The Cruelest Month
by JRK ini have been going through old papers and photographs since my mother passed away.
it has reminded me of some of the reasons that i really hate november.
this year has added to it obviously.. thirty-four years ago, my father passed away in early november.
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JRK- I feel you bro. Tomorrow on Wednesday will be one year exactly since my mom died. I had a dream about family last night, my son and my wife Mrs. Flipper and even trying to make peace with my brother in the dream. My intuition kind of felt like perhaps my mom assisted me in that dream . It's strange - I can't explain it. But you know, who knows ? As cheery and bubbly with a great sense of humor that your mom and my mom had- hopefully now they might be our guardian angels or whatever- looking out for us and guiding our moves. There are times since my mom died that although I never pray to an invisible " god " - I do pray occasionally to my mom , or dad when I feel I have a big decision to make or feel perplexed, or in danger. It could just be the little boy coming out in me at age 58, but you know what ? It helps. It makes me feel like I'm not alone. Perhaps it's crazy, but maybe it's not, who knows ? None of us really know. I've had enough paranormal experiences with what I consider deceased friends though that are unexplainable- I lean towards their invisible energy still being with us. I hope so, that would be comforting. I've got mom and dad's ashes in our dining room in a box. I occasionally say to them " what's up " ? lol.
Like yourself I lost many good friends through the years - lost a good buddy back in the early 80's to Hodgkins disease when he was 18. Another good buddy died at age 46 in 1983 of a car accident. Another close friend whose teenage kids were close to my kids like family died in 2003 at age 56 of an accidental overdose. Lost a good friend and worker aged 49 years old , a man of a heart attack in 2008 and another 34 year old mother who worked for me in 2013 of a heart valve problem. Then my parents this last year. Seems like it never ends.
But hey buddy, you and I are still standing , we are still here to carry on and put within us ALL those things these different people were to us, and what they meant to us. Sometimes when I close my eyes and run through the faces of all these people I loved so much - I pause and think for a moment the gift they put inside my head and heart. And I can see bits and pieces of my good friends come inside me- and I have actually BECOME them. This persons sense of humor, that persons wit, this persons caring spirit and ways, that persons honor and justice. And then I finally GET it. At least to me it makes sense then WHY these people were in my life for awhile to help me to become the person that I cherish and am comfortable with. And the wheel of life at least for me, starts making a lot more sense.
I remember seeing in a movie one time, can't remember the actor who said, " Really, isn't life really just lots of little bits of time and moments we string along and put together ? Trying to cherish those times , seasons, and memories with our loved ones ? " One reason I'm a big collector of photo albums. Family, friends, apostafest, you name it, it means so much to me. Just a few thoughts for you my dear friend as you start your day. Just sharing what helps me get through life. Love ya bro, take care, will talk soon, Peace out, Flipper
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November Is The Cruelest Month
by JRK ini have been going through old papers and photographs since my mother passed away.
it has reminded me of some of the reasons that i really hate november.
this year has added to it obviously.. thirty-four years ago, my father passed away in early november.
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JRK- Very beautiful thoughts in your opening post. Well put. Although the pain of losing our folks continues like a nagging wound in our heart, the happy memory of your mom and the making of peace with your dad before he died , at least you were able to make some peace with him before he died. I did the same with my dad - thus it lessens the regrets we may have had if we had not done that. Take care friend, we are thinking of you and with you in spirit. Sincerely, Flipper