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Roper · Roper

The two oldest Roper boys bought a Wii with money they received for Christmas. Their mom insisted that it stay at her house until summer break (weird, but that's another issue.) So now that they're with us for the rest of the summer, they brought it over. Let me just say that an hour of doubles tennis on W...

rayb · rayb

Are all things popular also evil? I think I have a tendency to think this way--to be inherently suspicious of anything that is accepted as popular. Especially if it is coupled with the attribute of "fun". --Ray

rayb · rayb

What does it mean to be emotionally healthy? --Ray

Cat Herder · Cat Herder

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/07/10/flying.lawn.chair.ap/index.html

Cocobeem · Cocobeem

Anyone else have kids who are into this guy? Have you watched any of his Mindfreak shows? What do you think of him? Harmless fun? Pushing the envelope?

Ros · Ros

The new Die Hard movie is PG-13. I loved the first couple Die Hards (back before I married someone who didn't watch R rated movies) so we saw this one. I realize that some of you may be shocked but....I LOVED IT!!! Just wondering if I was alone in Bountiful or if there are any out there who are hiding a secre...

hiccups · hiccups

So, a few days ago MrHiccups bought a new processor for the boys' computer online. He went to check the progress of the package today and found out that it's already out for delivery... in Salt Lake. Umm? I hope somebody there needs it. Or that they figure out they are in the wrong state soon. I told MrH...

fear of shiz · fear of shiz

Beam them up stat! Matt Damon, Adrien Brody and Gary Sinise are in talks to play the Big Three in the Star Trek XI movie next year. Fresh from Oceans 13 and The Departed, Damon is pegged for the role of a young Captain James T. Kirk, previously played by the Shat-tastic William Shatner. Meanwhile, Oscar w...

lundbaek · lundbaek

The following was given me by Sister Shirley Whitlock of Gilbert, Arizona, who over the years has given many seminars in schools and churches on the founding of America. Have you ever wondered what happened to the men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the Br...

PollyAnna · PollyAnna

I just thought it was time to say... thanks! -- Edited by PollyAnna at 00:44, 2008-01-05

Cocobeem · Cocobeem

There are some things that really chap my hide and I'd like to share some. If you are one of those people who do this, could you kindly explain yourself so I can have a bit more sympathy for ya? Anyone else may ask their questions, too, for help in the I Understand You Now department. First situation- I'm...

rayb · rayb

So what should I do when I am proven right about the final horcrux being Harry Potter's scar or some to-do about that? Eh? I'm really worried about being puffed up unto boasting... Anyone have any suggestions on how I should handle my imminent victory dance? I also really don't want Arbi and Euphie to hu...

Roper · Roper

Has anyone done this? Oldest Roper boy and I are contemplating a cycling trip from Texas to Utah next summer--about 1500 miles by lesser-traveled roads. Rather than two bikes with loaded panniers, we're thinking about a tandem with a trailer. Any recommendations?

arbilad · arbilad

Cat Herder · Cat Herder

I browsed this article and two thoughts came to me when I read this part Charles cut his annual carbon emissions by 9 percent, to 3,775 tons, between April 1, 2006 and March 31 of this year. 1. So, he has reduced his breathing and respiration rate by 9 percent? He must have tremendous lung capacity to r...

Roper · Roper

For about a year, I endured a working relationship with a man who insisted that his perspective on every issue was the only right one--indeed the only reasonable one. When anyone disagreed, or had another point of view (and often it was me), his response was something like, "If you look at the dat...

Roper · Roper

Who was your favorite school teacher? Why? Mine was Mr. Petersen, my sixth grade homeroom teacher. He treated us like adults. He valued our contributions to the class. And he played soccer with us at recess.

Cat Herder · Cat Herder

Educational Films on Netherlands Arrive in Holland, Mich., 34 Years Later

Euphrasie · Euphrasie

Aaaah! What are the red dotted lines surrounding all the forum screens? I feel like I'm caught in a search light from an alien ship...

arbilad · arbilad

What do you think is the difference between a successful book and a mediocre or even badly selling book? For instance, whatever you think of J. K. Rowling's books, the obvious fact is that they are wildly successful. However, I've often wondered why. I do read and enjoy her books, but no one aspect of it...

TitusTodd · TitusTodd

Okay, I'm on a promotional tour for something I'm not involved in. Since Ray hasn't mentioned it yet I wanted to let interested persons know that The Lost Prince of Darkleaf, followup to Bean's Song, is now available. You can check out this book and the first one at Bean Leaf Press. Travis Hanson and...

rayb · rayb

How do you explain to a younger child why teenagers behave the way they do? --Ray

arbilad · arbilad

Bugle calls

fear of shiz · fear of shiz

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070614/od_nm/india_failure_dc;_ylt=Aj.GH4_0onecOGK1nhE5jo7MWM0F

Cat Herder · Cat Herder

... about treasures becoming slippery? I don't know, but when I read this, I just kind of got reminded of that scripture and this one...

Cat Herder · Cat Herder

Bob Barker: Rosie O'Donnell Could Replace Me on 'The Price Is Right' I'm surprised the show has stayed on as long as it did... Did anyone still watch it? I mean, I stopped watching it by the time I was like 12 or 13... I thought this was a funny comment... "She knows the show," he said. "Th...

rayb · rayb

So Father's Day is up and coming... and what if anything are you doing for your Dad? All you dads out there, do you even think about your dad, or is this a holiday all about you? :) --Ray

fear of shiz · fear of shiz

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070614/od_nm/germany_squirrel_dc;_ylt=ArOnp9fItbkDApSVkM7LPeDMWM0F

fear of shiz · fear of shiz

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003751274_redding17m.html

rayb · rayb

If you can't tell I'm going through a phase of regret right now... sigh... How do you deal with regrets? Have you ever done things that just seem unforgiveable? Intellectually I know I should let them go, but my heart is another matter... --Ray

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Wiiiiiiiii! (Preview) The two oldest Roper boys bought a Wii with money they received for Christmas. Their mom insisted that it stay at her house until summer break (weird, but that's another issue.) So now that they're with us for the rest of the summer, they brought it over. Let me just say that an hour of doubles tennis on W...	Roper	8	315	Jul 13, 2007 by Dyany
	Popular (Preview) Are all things popular also evil? I think I have a tendency to think this way--to be inherently suspicious of anything that is accepted as popular. Especially if it is coupled with the attribute of "fun". --Ray	rayb	7	255	Jul 13, 2007 by Euphrasie
	Emotionally Healthy (Preview) What does it mean to be emotionally healthy? --Ray	rayb	29	357	Jul 11, 2007 by bokbadok
	Man flies 193 miles in lawn chair (Preview) http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/07/10/flying.lawn.chair.ap/index.html	Cat Herder	2	200	Jul 11, 2007 by fear of shiz
	Criss Angel (Preview) Anyone else have kids who are into this guy? Have you watched any of his Mindfreak shows? What do you think of him? Harmless fun? Pushing the envelope?	Cocobeem	3	209	Jul 9, 2007 by salesortonscom
	Live free or... (Preview) The new Die Hard movie is PG-13. I loved the first couple Die Hards (back before I married someone who didn't watch R rated movies) so we saw this one. I realize that some of you may be shocked but....I LOVED IT!!! Just wondering if I was alone in Bountiful or if there are any out there who are hiding a secre...	Ros	10	273	Jul 9, 2007 by Cocobeem
	UPS (Preview) So, a few days ago MrHiccups bought a new processor for the boys' computer online. He went to check the progress of the package today and found out that it's already out for delivery... in Salt Lake. Umm? I hope somebody there needs it. Or that they figure out they are in the wrong state soon. I told MrH...	hiccups	10	302	Jul 7, 2007 by Cat Herder
	New Star Trek movie, new actor playing Kirk (Preview) Beam them up stat! Matt Damon, Adrien Brody and Gary Sinise are in talks to play the Big Three in the Star Trek XI movie next year. Fresh from Oceans 13 and The Departed, Damon is pegged for the role of a young Captain James T. Kirk, previously played by the Shat-tastic William Shatner. Meanwhile, Oscar w...	fear of shiz	11	270	Jul 5, 2007 by Cat Herder
	Who do we honour on 4 July? (Preview) The following was given me by Sister Shirley Whitlock of Gilbert, Arizona, who over the years has given many seminars in schools and churches on the founding of America. Have you ever wondered what happened to the men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the Br...	lundbaek	3	245	Jul 4, 2007 by PollyAnna
	ever noticed...? (Preview) I just thought it was time to say... thanks! -- Edited by PollyAnna at 00:44, 2008-01-05	PollyAnna	24	845	Jul 3, 2007 by PollyAnna
	Why do you DO this?? (Preview) There are some things that really chap my hide and I'd like to share some. If you are one of those people who do this, could you kindly explain yourself so I can have a bit more sympathy for ya? Anyone else may ask their questions, too, for help in the I Understand You Now department. First situation- I'm...	Cocobeem	18	390	Jul 3, 2007 by salesortonscom
	Rays Dillemma (Preview) So what should I do when I am proven right about the final horcrux being Harry Potter's scar or some to-do about that? Eh? I'm really worried about being puffed up unto boasting... Anyone have any suggestions on how I should handle my imminent victory dance? I also really don't want Arbi and Euphie to hu...	rayb	14	418	Jul 2, 2007 by rayb
	Tandem cycling (Preview) Has anyone done this? Oldest Roper boy and I are contemplating a cycling trip from Texas to Utah next summer--about 1500 miles by lesser-traveled roads. Rather than two bikes with loaded panniers, we're thinking about a tandem with a trailer. Any recommendations?	Roper	2	226	Jun 29, 2007 by Cat Herder
	From Britain's version of American Idol (Preview)	arbilad	22	465	Jun 27, 2007 by rayb
	Prince Charles Becomes Carbon Neutral (Preview) I browsed this article and two thoughts came to me when I read this part Charles cut his annual carbon emissions by 9 percent, to 3,775 tons, between April 1, 2006 and March 31 of this year. 1. So, he has reduced his breathing and respiration rate by 9 percent? He must have tremendous lung capacity to r...	Cat Herder	2	220	Jun 26, 2007 by salesortonscom
	I'd rather be right than... (Preview) For about a year, I endured a working relationship with a man who insisted that his perspective on every issue was the only right one--indeed the only reasonable one. When anyone disagreed, or had another point of view (and often it was me), his response was something like, "If you look at the dat...	Roper	11	351	Jun 26, 2007 by Cat Herder
	Your favorite teacher (Preview) Who was your favorite school teacher? Why? Mine was Mr. Petersen, my sixth grade homeroom teacher. He treated us like adults. He valued our contributions to the class. And he played soccer with us at recess.	Roper	9	356	Jun 26, 2007 by crazymom5
	Better Late than Never? (Preview) Educational Films on Netherlands Arrive in Holland, Mich., 34 Years Later	Cat Herder	1	226	Jun 25, 2007 by salesortonscom
	Beam me up... (Preview) Aaaah! What are the red dotted lines surrounding all the forum screens? I feel like I'm caught in a search light from an alien ship...	Euphrasie	6	245	Jun 23, 2007 by Mahonri
	Publishing industry (Preview) What do you think is the difference between a successful book and a mediocre or even badly selling book? For instance, whatever you think of J. K. Rowling's books, the obvious fact is that they are wildly successful. However, I've often wondered why. I do read and enjoy her books, but no one aspect of it...	arbilad	26	463	Jun 22, 2007 by Dyany
	The Lost Prince of Darkleaf (Preview) Okay, I'm on a promotional tour for something I'm not involved in. Since Ray hasn't mentioned it yet I wanted to let interested persons know that The Lost Prince of Darkleaf, followup to Bean's Song, is now available. You can check out this book and the first one at Bean Leaf Press. Travis Hanson and...	TitusTodd	4	294	Jun 22, 2007 by arbilad
	The Talk about Teenagers (Preview) How do you explain to a younger child why teenagers behave the way they do? --Ray	rayb	23	390	Jun 22, 2007 by Cat Herder
	Something for former geeky trumpet players (Preview) Bugle calls	arbilad	1	207	Jun 19, 2007 by PollyAnna
	Bummer!! (Preview) http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070614/od_nm/india_failure_dc;_ylt=Aj.GH4_0onecOGK1nhE5jo7MWM0F	fear of shiz	8	289	Jun 19, 2007 by PollyAnna
	What's that Scripture in The Book of Mormon... (Preview) ... about treasures becoming slippery? I don't know, but when I read this, I just kind of got reminded of that scripture and this one...	Cat Herder	5	272	Jun 19, 2007 by salesortonscom
	Oh please, Bob Barker... (Preview) Bob Barker: Rosie O'Donnell Could Replace Me on 'The Price Is Right' I'm surprised the show has stayed on as long as it did... Did anyone still watch it? I mean, I stopped watching it by the time I was like 12 or 13... I thought this was a funny comment... "She knows the show," he said. "Th...	Cat Herder	7	286	Jun 19, 2007 by Cocobeem
	Elijiah's Holiday Approaches!! (Preview) So Father's Day is up and coming... and what if anything are you doing for your Dad? All you dads out there, do you even think about your dad, or is this a holiday all about you? :) --Ray	rayb	8	285	Jun 18, 2007 by Cat Herder
	I'm surprised this didn't happen at a Mississippi revival (Preview) http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070614/od_nm/germany_squirrel_dc;_ylt=ArOnp9fItbkDApSVkM7LPeDMWM0F	fear of shiz	4	269	Jun 18, 2007 by rayb
	I'm Christian and Muslim......???? (Preview) http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003751274_redding17m.html	fear of shiz	2	239	Jun 18, 2007 by Roper
	I regret... (Preview) If you can't tell I'm going through a phase of regret right now... sigh... How do you deal with regrets? Have you ever done things that just seem unforgiveable? Intellectually I know I should let them go, but my heart is another matter... --Ray	rayb	22	543	Jun 16, 2007 by Roper
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