Yes, I remember transfers, too. I had a little trick. We were limited to something like one suitcase and a bicycle box. Of course you put your bike that box, plus whatever small stuff you could fit in. Put them in the trailer and get in the van to drive across Texas. I had an extra bicycle box and effectively doubled my space for all the junk I had. When I got to the transfer location to le
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My recollection, and confirmed with a quick search, is that the Morg's media kit/style guide "encourages" using the "Church of Jesus Christ." Dear God. Specifically, it says, "When a shortened reference is needed, the terms "the Church" or the "Church of Jesus Christ" are encouraged." I like the media outlets that just call them the "Mo
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Drive by Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My ex lives there and he is totally nuts. Uh, you took my response, lol. My ex lives there, with a couple of my kids, and yes she is nuts and so is the environment. OK, as a human being she is pretty good. Brainwashed? Yes. My 16 year old suffering from the Morg-dominated environment? Yes, but surviving. Ne
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I am absolutely sure it's real. Never encountered it, never envisioned it, but certainly experienced many other justifications over many years for "the encounter" and still blows my mind how "it" happened. Always one party looking for a reason and amazing what one will justify to do it.
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Well...my son is one of those. He is an RM and is (by happy accident) down here in my city doing the pest control sales. He's with friends and hard work being outside all day in the hot southwest weather, I don't get the idea they are pushy, but using conversational skills they learned on missions and trying to earn a living. He's a really good young man and always been a little shy. As much a
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summer Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It sounds like you are a very entrepreneurial > person! I've secretly enjoyed the couple of times > I've been in court (on one occasion, defending > myself against a scummy landlady, and on another, > going through the voir dire process of jury > selection.) I have appreciated this site and comme
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BTW I have been posting as TX_Rancher but finally found my login and password for txrancher...same person. Glad to be back as a legit member of this community.
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It's interesting here...seeing lawyer ads (billboards, TV), wondering what their life is like here, etc. Fun fact: In a past life, I was a bailiff in Superior Court in Arizona and got to see this stuff first hand. The backstory is that when my father retired from the military, he was "the" bailiff and working for a particular judge; but when he would go on vacation, he needed someon
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TX_Rancher Wrote: > One of the admins can put us in contact and my > wife and I are glad to help if you need anything; > I work for the largest employer here at senior > level and an admin would connect us if they want > credentials. Just ask them and we'd be glad to get > to know you. Mistake...I've been logging on to the site as TX_Rancher because I forgot my passwo
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I agree. This is the attitude/approach to take.
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I lived alone for about three years after divorce from TBM ex wife. Married again a few months ago. Maybe not the brightest thing to do, lol, but she's good. I have had many prospects and enjoyed the single life to the fullest but getting older (48) and found a younger woman and can't complain.
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My response: Wait until you meet a woman (or women, like I have) that like to watch porn. I married a woman who loves it...and dated a few that did, too. No, they weren't abused and agree to watch it because they have been programmed...they watch it when I'm not around. And my wife and I watch it together once in a while. The fact that someone wants to watch porn--man or woman--is no crime.
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Found this online from a mission website..."rules" for calling home. 1. Missionaries "may telephone their parents or guardians on Christmas and one other occasion during the year, usually Mothers Day or another significant holiday" (Mission President's Handbook, p. 22). 2. Calls are to be "short (... no longer than 30 to 40 minutes) and should not distract mission
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OK, Christmas and missionaries "are allowed" to call home. Another element of control that is ridiculous, yet LDS faithful think nothing of it. I learn late this morning that my son can call at 2:00pm. OK, we've bought tickets for a movie that starts at 1:00pm. Great. Then my daughter gets a text during the movie (from my ex) saying that it's not a call, only Skype. WTF??? Not on
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I was in young mens as a leader for many years...also bishopric for several years. When I look back, there was plenty of confusion of "when" we'd do YM stuff and BSA stuff for the 14-17 year olds. I guess the church figured this out--that we didn't give focused attention to much of anything--so it kinda makes sense. And I hated scouting. Stopped doing anything myself after I reached
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From what I have heard (OK, news pundits on TV) is that Flake isn't running for reelection--he knows he won't win?--and is saying a lot of things that go contrary to the party line. He can do that because he's already decided to get out. If he were seeking reelection, he'd be kissing up to the whole Republican party. And the admin.
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Sheesh, I don't know...maybe he found a great deal on earrings and bought his wife, mother, and others the same for xmas. Thought of you. Big deal.
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Wasn't cooked right (or maybe that's the way they do it where you went)....in Puerto Rico, they do it right and it's REALLY good.
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Elderolddog wrote: "Genealogy work allows one to feel a sense of accomplishment, and usually provides for a sense of entitlement, too." I agree. And it keeps people busy. I used to live in Houston. Years and years ago I went to a Hispanic genealogy meeting...it was nice, a dinner at a restaurant and maybe a speaker and then talk about ancestors. I was by far the youngest there.
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It means that he has done it before and it works...and he gets off on it.
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I know that as a youth, there were a few times I confessed. I legitimately felt guilty (or was made to feel guilty.) However, I didn't feel guilty enough because what I really did with Xxxxx's breasts was more than just fondling through her clothes :/. That was what I "confessed" to, a more mild version of what really happened, lol.
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I was in the bishopric and the bishop was out of town...I had to conduct. I forgot the little sacrament prayer card--and of course I didn't have either prayer memorized--so I opened either the BOM or D&C (I can't remember which) to find the prayer and follow along. The priest kept making a mistake and I kept giving him the shake of my head. As I recall, I finally went over and instruct
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First, I didn't have many mormon friends...despite being active all my live until age 44. I just didn't want to be friends with any of them (all they can talk about is church.) So I didn't mind no contact when I left. Second, I think most don't know what to say when you leave. I make a point of acknowledging them, waving, saying "hello!" just in case it makes them uncomfortable. I wa
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I've heard all kinds of stories and warnings....from DEA agent friend, other, about not wanting to be anywhere near Juarez. About four years ago after I separated from my wife, I got bored during the holidays wanted some excitement. Went down to Juarez for new years (no, I did not visit a brothel)....it was a blast. People were nice, felt safe the whole time, it was just cool. I visit Mex
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Wouldn't he be named after his father? (he's "III")
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"You'd think GA's would give their wisdom for free to their flock" This is a really simple, clear, profound assessment! Yes, why are they selling these books if they are apostles????
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The only crazy story I have (I'm male, never went) was from my 13 year old daughter this year who told me the following: They went to some condo/lakehouse/home--I don't know the location, but it was basically a large place--that had indoor plumbing. The girls were told they couldn't use the shower, because it would give them a better sense of "roughing it." Even she thought this
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"Can she not choose to allow someone into her home" Really?? Yes, she cannot. As I cannot, without her consent. It's their home. Together. I respect my wife's decision on who can come in our home, and she respects mine.
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I love nurses....many girlfriends that were nurses. They are incredibly talented and smart, ;)
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I have a bunch of ideas....but...I actually think that a therapist/counseling would be the best route. Anything you say (and I've been there) might make her feel inadequate and not help AT ALL. Being calm and loving, simply saying that you read somewhere that this kind of counseling--really every kind of counseling--can only be helpful for both of you, and that you would like to try if she wo
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