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#1396 |
the crowd goes wild!
Join Date: May 2007
Location: USA
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"The pride system tends to intensify the self-hate against which it is supposed to be a defense, since any failure to live up to one's tyrannical shoulds or of the world to honor one's claims leads to feelings of worthlessness." Bernard J. Paris, Ph.D. |
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trying hard to be a better person
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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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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#1398 |
trying hard to be a better person
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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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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#1399 |
UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Austin, TX
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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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trying hard to be a better person
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 16,493
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We can be depressed together then Clod.
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#1401 |
trying hard to be a better person
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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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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#1403 |
polaroid of perfection
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 24,185
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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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#1404 |
Come on, cat.
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area
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I hab a terriboo code. Face hurts, head hurts, can't breath.... hateful...
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UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Austin, TX
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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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#1406 |
The future is unwritten
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 71,105
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I'm curious how you discovered that cure?
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#1407 |
Doctor Wtf
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Badelaide, Baustralia
Posts: 12,861
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WTF?
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Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl. |
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#1408 |
Doctor Wtf
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Badelaide, Baustralia
Posts: 12,861
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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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Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl. |
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#1409 |
Doctor Wtf
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Badelaide, Baustralia
Posts: 12,861
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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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Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl. |
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#1410 |
Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya?
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 21,206
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Yabbut, where's your costume?
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