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Started by Loren Miller on Thursday. 0 Replies 1 Like
The following showed up in my YouTube feed this morning, and I decided to have a look. Turns out, the New York Times has given us a reasonably even-handed look at a good friend of ours, being one Jerry DeWitt, former bible-thumper and now a pretty…Continue
Tags: Bible Belt, atheist, Jerry DeWitt
Started by Christina Scribner. Last reply by Christina Scribner Apr 10. 5 Replies 3 Likes
So, this morning, I was at my local coffee shop as I am most weekdays between bus runs. I do the editing on my husband's books so I had my laptop with me. My wallpaper is a picture I found online sometime back of a double helix with the word atheist…Continue
Started by Loren Miller. Last reply by Plinius Apr 9. 1 Reply 3 Likes
It seems as though there was a Gay Pride parade in some town somewhere and a Christian commentator, herein known as The Activist Mommy, apparently got her panties so in a bunch about it that she had to fire up her video camera and record a…Continue
Tags: gay, pride, The Activist Mommy, Andrew Bradley, America's Best Christian
Started by Loren Miller. Last reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner Apr 9. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Now that Sinclair Broadcasting has stated their position regarding fake news and its threat to our democracy, Mister Deity's Brian Dalton has decided to throw his $0.02 worth in as well ... though I don't quite think his presentation was really what…Continue
Tags: fake news, Deity, Mister, Broadcasting, Sinclair
Started by Loren Miller. Last reply by Christina Scribner Apr 3. 3 Replies 4 Likes
Oh, NO! The gun debate has gotten so heated that it has Betty Bowers, America's Best Christian, TALKING TO HERSELF! Apparently, one of her has had a stroke or a serious breakdown in cognitive skills, as she does little more than parrot the NRA's…Continue
Tags: NRA, guns, America's Best Christian, Betty Bowers
Started by Loren Miller Apr 3. 0 Replies 2 Likes
"The Lord is our God; the Lord is One." "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father, but by Me." "There is no god but Allah, and Mohamed is his prophet." Assertions, taught as fact, but without any form of corroborative…Continue
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What a week! Dido just survived an infection in the liver, while I was running to and from the vet the pc crashed so badly that we scraped some money together to buy a new one. So we´re running around getting the thing working and trying to find the programs we need, etc. Rien breaks a molar... This will be the end of my piggy bank!
Now, we need to work to get universal health coverage. Preventive care cuts down on too-late-diagnoses. A simple test of blood can catch so many things before symptoms appear. My being anemic was a total surprise to me because I take my daily iron pills, as directed. The doctors now look for the cause of my anemia.
I feel fine, just overwhelming fatigue. But then, I am entitled! I worked very hard all my life. I enjoy my lethargy.
Carl, I am happy you have such excellent care. What an experience for you, your sister and family! I hope you can do what you know how to do, or can retrain into something interesting.
Joan, I have had excellent care throughout all my recent medical episodes. In addition to my kidney surgery there is a tremendous amount of post-surgery after care and treatment, so it continues. When I left the hospital in November I had a two-page list of all my future scheduled appointments going all the way into 2017. I just had my 3-month follow-up kidney biopsy last week. Constant monitoring of my condition is critical.
Randy, which day will we ring out celebrations of your birthday?
I am very grateful for our modern medical care. I have regular checkups and had early diagnoses of any of my ailments that in my parent's day would have caused their deaths much sooner. My doctors have all been outstanding educators, explaining options, pros and cons, and had data to show effectiveness. I made informed choices; I was in charge of my health care. They also offered information about alternative treatments. I feel very confident in my medical care, both from the doctor's diagnosis and choices of surgeries, radiation, chemo and medication, and the outstanding care of the nursing and assisting staff members.
Carl, how do you feel about your care?
In Darwin's era living to 73 was quite an achievement. Just think about the difference in available medical treatment between now and in the 1800's. There's no doubt Darwin died a sickly man at 73. He was born in 1809. Life expectancy was approximately 40 years at that time.
Randy, I'm sure running a farm kept you quite physically active. Although I've always read that farming ranks high as one of the most dangerous professions.
I try not to think about my age (or my children's). However, I just read that Charles Darwin died "a very old and sick man" at age 73. Guess who will be that old in one month? State of mind, right?
Agreed, Joan. Western capitalism seems to have reached its moribund stage. Let's hope that coming generations can find solutions that benefit the people rather than the elite. For the time being, enjoy your nesting.
Joan, you know I'm the same age as your kids. I'll be 52 in July. Hard to believe.
Thinking about you as you settle into your new surroundings.
Good luck in your new home, Joan. It should be quieter than Spokane Our oldest is 56!!
Three bookcases came north to my new home via the L & L's horse trailer. Boxes of books wait to be put in their proper places. The snow lingers only in the deep forest. No sign of major wind damage on the property.
I am very happy in my new home and enjoy Laura and Larry; they have as many problems as most property and business owners, and they have the attitude of "Let's get 'er did!" No whining or bellyaching about how much work they have to do or how they hate their jobs.
Today is Laura and Craig's 52nd birthday. Those years since their birth went by so fast, I can hardly believe it. Now, all three of my kids are 52 years old. I am too young to have 52-year-old children!
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