I have feeders up all year. In winter, we get daily visits from bluejays, cardinals, chickadees, sparrows, finches, mourning doves, juncos and downy woodpeckers. (And, of course, squirrels.)

Oops. Now I noticed the "Unknown Source."

Anyway, great story. Thanks for sharing it.

Amazing! And good for you for helping them both.

Ha! What a great clip, along-for-the-ride.

Some people who don't speak may be ill - but certainly not all. I'm a fan of silence (to my gf's dismay).

<r>Mickiel;1370376 wrote: I like sharing my convictions in public. Do you have a problem with that?<br/> <br/> <br/> Well, if you're still in the process of convincing yourself, as you said a few posts up - they aren't really convictions yet, are they? <E>;)</E><br/> <br/> And is it a problem for me...

<t>Mickiel;1370337 wrote: Well yes thats absolutely true. I hold no intrest in convincing others, only myself.<br/> <br/> <br/> One wonders then, why you feel compelled to convince yourself publicly? My own spiritual convictions were formulated, considered, and finally adopted after many years of pr...

Mickiel, it appears to me that your many monologues are an attempt to convince yourself of your "beliefs," not other people.

If God doesn't exist, who do you blame?

I'm sorry for your loss. My wife died three years ago and my mother was killed in a car crash. I have a sense of what you're experiencing.

I hope - in fact, I'm pretty sure - the baby will help fill the hole in your heart. Time will do the rest.

Peace.

I think I now understand that Zen thing about the sound of one hand clapping....

spot;1369966 wrote: Teens have no business getting pregnant under any circumstances, married or otherwise. Ever.


Both sets of my grandparents married in their teens. Each couple celebrated 50+ years of wedded bliss.

Interesting post. I share many of your beliefs.

Welcome.

<t>The god of the Old Testament (and some of the New) is no more believable an entity than goblins, Zeus, or Santa Claus -- characters invented to instruct, terrorize and reward children -- and above all, to keep them under control. <br/> <br/> The sheep metaphor to represent god's "flock" was well-...

Ist Rule of Journalism: Consider the source.

Coup Media isn't exactly high on my list of credible sources.

But it's been my experience most armageddon enthusiasts aren't too fussy about sources.

Is God real?

Possibly. Depends on one's definition of God. (I stay away from discussions of what's real.)

Is belief in God and evolution mutually exclusive?

Not in my book.

If I only had to pick one, after I finished crying, I'd probably choose Kronenbourg's 1664.

I like quite a few Canadian beers, especially Sleeman's Original Draught, Moosehead Lager, Rickard's Red, Creemore Springs Lager and Red Baron.

Thanks.

You folks need to try something. As a long-time observer of the American scene, I'm genuinely alarmed at how divisive your people and system have become.

Although not a fan of his politics, I admired Jack Layton as a man of conviction. It's a shame he passed away so shortly after his party's greatest success. Condolences to his family and friends.

<r>along-for-the-ride;1366319 wrote: Thank you all for visitng and posting in this thread. JJ, you contribution is humourous and appreciated. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> I really don't have much time for writing. When I do have a chance, I read. Sometimes I have passing thoughts that motivate me to writ...

You have talent, along-for-the-ride. Have you ever tried to get your work published?

Nice, snarly lead break - reminiscent of Neil himself.

The Big Lebowski, The Princess Bride and What's New Pussycat.