ArguingWAristotleTiff

A very generous thought Linda. Where in the world are you located?

Hiya @"XFlare" Welcome to The Philosophy Forum! I think you will find some commonality with some of our members. In a quick read it sounds like you ar...

I don't think he ever felt like he should fight in many ways. My Dad was a devote Roman Catholic and went to church daily for decades, just to light c...

As of July 30th, 70k families in Arizona will be affected/evicted with the eviction moratorium coming to an end. Is that a unintentional consequence o...

Has anyone here received Botox injections? Curious what your position on the COVID-19 vaccination is...

@"Amity" @"Sheps " This song is so popular amongst the Italians and Opera goers but beyond that I don't know because I grew up with this song being us...

Oh hogwash! @"Banno" Has been clear that it is a three day lockdown and then they get on with life. It sounds like NPR might not be in the know. Fake ...

Fuckity fuck fuck fuck! Please know that you don't have to answer any of the following questions :sparkle: Okay, where did you get the antibody test? ...

I like that explanation! It's genuine and accurate for almost all of us here on one level or another. :sparkle:

What does someone do when the pool is overflowing? And the first person to say "Get a raft" is toast!

Okay that literally took no effort whatsoever :rofl:

Wouldn't it be more inclusive if we instead nominated a current emoticon to signify a "sigh"? Unless of course it isn't really the "sigh" so much as i...

I am watching the rain in the pool~ :flower:

Okay I'll bite. What do you mean "you've got your confidence back."? Where did I lose it? Did someone take it? And what book am I supposed to be writi...

Would anyone be interested in cookies if we make cookies in July again? :eyes: If so, pm me your address and I'll see what I can do to make sure you g...

I do apologize for the delay in my response to you, I just saw it now. As far as what I think of the "reputation system"? I think the spirit of the id...

Mmhmm .... I'm wondering if my "friends" are at work here. I'm getting advertisements for final resting places! Which reminds me of this cool marketin...

How did all these advertisers find out I turned 51? Hmmmm ..... :brow: They can stop calling, mailing and leaving messages anytime now.

{{{ @"Bitter Crank" }}} It is hard to watch the ones you love not enjoy the quality of life that hopefully everyone does. :flower:

The monsoon rains on the parched desert. The smell of hot, wet mesquite trees is intoxicating.

Guess what a G6 Pontiac cannot do... It cannot keep enough weight on the tires to the road while keeping the engine running through the oversized pudd...

Thank you for noticing. Sometimes it feels like we are always on the opposite sides of the topic except personal health. I appreciate that about you. ...

The first wave of the pandemic or the latest one? Our ancestors dealt with this in America. My Grandmother was a Nurse during the Polio outbreak as we...

{{{{ @"frank" }}}} I am so sorry my friend :broken: Please tell me what I can do to make it easier for you? :flower:

NicK has decided to get the COVID 19 Vaccination. :pray:

Did you want to keep painting with a worn out brush that no matter how big you spread the bullshit the streaks of reality keep shinning through? :spar...

During the summer when I don't have school, I watch people's ranches because I can care for just about any animal big or small and a lot of locals wan...

Hmmmm, I have been married for 26 years, faithful for 30 years to the same man, so I am not sure how to feel about what you said. You are either spot ...

Yeah as much as I like a good cowboy hat, even as a Space Cowboy, it looked a little cheesey. I like the idea of getting us closer to exploring anothe...

You are most welcome :flower: And have you ever been to Chicago? :heart: Yes, Kansas is just a drive thru state :eyes:

Dude, I was 16 flying home to Chicago from AZ and my Mom asked me to call her during a layover. I barely had time to deplane, find a payphone and call...

You are not being unpleasant in the slightest, I promise you. :flower: I'm right down there with you but I am happy I am not alone :flower:

@"Possibility" @"unenlightened" @"frank" @"baker" @"Hanover" @"Tom Storm" Thank you for your thoughtful responses and I appreciate your support, I fee...

It's a good observation. I know my indians like to push my buttons and I imagine it is amusing to them. :starstruck: BUT I do have a long memory for p...

At it times it feels like a very selfish decision which can lead to resentment if not checked at the door. Un, my mentor, my sage, please tell me that...

I know you know that I have been trying to get him to get the Vaccine ad nauseam. I have finally had to give up, not without a fight I assure you. But...

Frank your posts are usually witty observations... This post took my breath away :scream: In my worst nightmare NicK is that man. But that doesn't cha...

I think it's how many minutes have passed since you posted and I responded. Maybe? @"Baden" Maybe you can tell us what the '22mReplyOptions' stands fo...

Tom, Thank you for your time and understanding, you don't realize how valuable your input is on this as it is a very personal struggle but I have to r...

I stockpiled my milk so I could return to work at 8 weeks after birth and our baby had 6 months of my milk. Yes the milk is a supply and demand functi...

~pounding my head against the wall :shade: After all you said in your above post, it is fully cancelled by your last line, which is often a summary of...

Thank you so much for your response :flower:

The top rodent is a Chinchilla :heart:

Good question! I just assumed that it was a male thing hiding their nuts for later. :razz:

That's what I was thinking about! Thank you, thank you, thank you :cool:

If I may be so bold as to share what I feel. For the second time a core family offered me Opiates for an injury I sustained three weeks ago. I was stu...

Let me rephrase it. If one were to move across the country, what degree of culture shock there would be between Arizona and North Carolina? :eyes:

@"Hanover" What do you think about your kid taking a gig in Raleigh?

Are you attempting to move the goal posts? Change your horse halfway through the race? Oh I know, go in trying to settle a score and wind up nation bu...

I think it's illegal even if you have no morals about fornication with animals. Just a warning shot across the bow, stay out of my paddock and barn. :...