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Old 07-28-2009, 11:55 PM   #1396
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Word?

Thixotropic.
Thixotropic-like?

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Old 08-04-2009, 08:29 PM   #1397
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This poem was read as part of the service at the funeral I went to yesterday. I found it very touching, so thought I'd share.

The Dash Poem - by Linda Ellis

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone,
From the beginning…to the end.
He noted that first came her date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.
(1934 – 1998)
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth…
And now only those who loved her,
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars…the house…the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard…
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel
And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile.
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy’s being read, With your life’s
actions to rehash…
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?
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Old 08-04-2009, 08:54 PM   #1398
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Here's a good one. According to CBS news, 5 out of 6 Americans have a positive attitude to mental health issues. lol That's kind of like an oxymoron really isn't it?
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Old 08-05-2009, 04:52 PM   #1399
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Bah! I am depressed and needing social interaction, and yet we've just begun what has historically been the slowest month of the year in the Cellar. Where the hell is everyone, hmm? Step up to the plate, people!
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Old 08-05-2009, 06:21 PM   #1400
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We can be depressed together then Clod.
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Old 08-18-2009, 08:07 PM   #1401
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I'm going to the doctor today. I've finally decided it's time to do something about my issues.

I'm taking Max and getting a referral to a pediatrician. My brother thinks there are some problems with his movement and suspects it could be cerebral palsy (or a similar brain disorder). At this stage, CP would be the best diagnosis as it's not degenerative, so we'll see. They don't diagnose till after 12 months usually, but with any luck, its just physical therapy he needs which I've been giving him so far anyway. Anyway, it's a long story about how we've come to this point, and maybe I'll post it some day, but right now it seems like a bit too much effort.
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Old 08-18-2009, 09:42 PM   #1402
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awe - sorry to hear that Ali - I hope it all works out.
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Old 08-19-2009, 10:51 AM   #1403
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Jesus Christ, Ali!
That's just horrible.

I'm hoping it will all turn out to be a false alarm.
But he is your boy, he is beautiful and he is loved.
So whatever the outcome I know you and your family will deal with it.
I hope it's not wrong of me to hope it's not necessary.
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Old 08-19-2009, 10:59 AM   #1404
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I hab a terriboo code. Face hurts, head hurts, can't breath.... hateful...
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Old 08-20-2009, 12:41 AM   #1405
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Tonight I got a migraine.

Not like a whiner's bad headache, but a real migraine. Seeing flashy lights, nausea, couldn't stand upright, sure as hell couldn't read a book out loud to my kid, because even though I have the stupid thing memorized I couldn't even manage to talk...

But the good news is, this only happens to me once every 2-3 years, and I've learned exactly how to make it stop. I stuck my finger down my throat and puked violently--and about five minutes later I was happily cooking dinner, 100% pain-free.

Am I the only one this happens to?
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Old 08-20-2009, 12:52 AM   #1406
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I'm curious how you discovered that cure?
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Old 08-20-2009, 01:43 AM   #1407
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WTF? well, if it works, it works, can't argue with results.
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Old 08-20-2009, 06:20 AM   #1408
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I got bitten by a mosquito on my right knee while hiking last Saturday and the bloody thing is still itching.

That just ain't right.
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Old 08-20-2009, 06:22 AM   #1409
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Since I'm already here, I figured I might as well whore myself out once more.


Step, wiggle, step, wiggle, pout, turn, repeat.
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Old 08-20-2009, 08:19 AM   #1410
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Since I'm already here, I figured I might as well whore myself out once more.


Step, wiggle, step, wiggle, pout, turn, repeat.
Yabbut, where's your costume?
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