Just Meg

Just Meg

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Reply to Lessons from Homeless People in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

I also enjoyed this story very much. It reminded me of some homeless people I once knew and the lessons I learned from them; very similar. They were all about brotherhood and looking out for each other. Very generous, too. They used to find stuff (a broken watch, a cheap ring, a feather) and save it up to give to me when I visited them. One of them made me a 'necklace' out of a skull bead and dental floss (unused!). I think that living on the stre

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Reply to The bile rises in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Embrace the sublime, not the salacious. Amen, BlueDev! Very eloquently put, I might add. Gossip and celebrity gossip are a staple in the salon where I work; I am assaulted by people operating from this mentality every day. But this type of thinking is typically expected in such an environment, where

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Reply to SWIWNN WIF in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Danny, you're cute, with your acronyms. It always makes me happy when you let out a bit more of your story (a bit more of yourself). Selfishly, it seems, I devour the clues to the mystery of Danny Bassette - and yes it bothers me that there is this selfish element on my part here. But the truth is, on the other hand, that writing about it can only be good for you, and my happiness at this is absolutely genuine. <img src="../images/smiles/smile.gif"

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Reply to Lose yourself and go to work in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Very well said, and you've caused me to be oh so reflective on my own existence today. I am pleased to be able to say that I'm so much more inclined these days to do just what you suggest and lose myself in work (or some other productive activity), than to wallow in my muck. For me it means the difference between being depressed and self-destructive - or not. It is hard to find respect for someone who incessantly bemoans their circumstances

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Reply to One muse to go please in Blogging JoeUser Forums

The only muse I know about I give out to patients Link and I don't think that is what folks are talking about. Ouch! I have never heard of this kind of muse, but if this is all that's left, I think I'll go without one, thank you. As you know, my muse has abandoned me for gaming. I can hardly

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Reply to In protest, man paints house pink with polka-dots in Politics JoeUser Forums

Only in Florida! (I love this state!) Kudos to Mr. Ehlan for a creative protest. - Although he did agree to abide by the association's rules when he chose to live where he lives; so I'm a bit conflicted there. In the report I saw, it was emphasized that he used the 'new breed' of astroturf, which apparently has come a long way since the unsightly stuff from the 1970's. I think the association may need to rethink their stance, and perhaps investiga

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Reply to Some days in Misc JoeUser Forums

Everyone's entitled to whine a little now and then. Some days a re just like that.

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Reply to My husband has a girlfriend. in Humor JoeUser Forums

How gullible am I? I was just about to launch into a tirade on how you should dump the both of them! Oh well, it's a bit of a relief - and I got a good laugh at myself!

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Reply to TAR in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

My brothers are all excited about getting presents tomorrow, mom is thrilled about the new fridge, dad is walking around like he broke himself, and grandma is just glad to be with family. - And how are you? Hopefully, enjoying yourself as well! Have a Merry Christmas, Danny! <img src="../images/smil

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Reply to Nude Dancing Permits in Humor JoeUser Forums

I propose a line of "permit pasties" and g-strings with the permits embroidered on to meet the criteria of this law. I think you've got it...uh...covered. Funny, I'd read about this, but it didn't occur to me the need that would be created for just such typ

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Reply to Dynamaso Comes Clean... in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Insightfuls all around, for such a warm and fuzzy thread! This article addresses something I have observed myself, and I understand wanting to conduct your little 'experiment.' It's true, the most inflamatory headlines get the most clicks and the most inflamatory bloggers get the most responses. The squeaky wheel seems to gets the grease . I try to make it a policy to avoid clicking on articles with overtly hateful titles, and I wrote an article on

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Reply to He's Just A Child! in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

Is Ann just too uptight and grouchy? - Yes. I do think she was our of line (not to mention insensitive) to address your son that way. And it was just kinda mean . And yes, good for you, for showing such great restraint. I think your reaction was very appropriate, not over protective at

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Reply to So on and So on in Misc JoeUser Forums

So, if you are on the interstate and you pass a big 18 wheeler blasting the Ramones , wave hello, and I'll be sure to wave back. I finally get to live the way I want, and in this life you can't ask for anything more. You have no idea how much hope you've just given me. You've been at your job longer th

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Reply to WILMA OPC in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

I always seem to be one step behind you two. Heather asked the same questions I would've. I imagine that it's probably not the easiest topic for you to talk about, but I hope it helps you to write about it. Thanks for shedding some light, for those of us who want to understand. Oh!...ok Thanks for answering the questions. I'm glad you're 'pacing' yourself, and I think it's

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Reply to Say what you mean in Current Events JoeUser Forums

And you are a student? I may be old, but you seem to have a lot of wisdom. I am going to have to read more of your blogs. Thank you for teaching an old man! Am I a student??? Kind of a loaded question for me; I am a perpetual student! I got my BA when in my thirties and begin my MA program in j

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Reply to Chicken-head soup for the soul in Misc JoeUser Forums

Once again, entertaining as well as educational! Eww. You are very brave - in more ways than one. Your articles usually make me reflect on how sheltered and insulated my own life is, and this one was no exception. The difference is that after reading this article, I am relishing (no pun intended) my insulated status. I would be very hungry if I were traveling on the Hard Road. <img src="../images/smiles/grim.gif" border=0 ALIGN="absmiddle

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Reply to Drama Queens need Joe User in Blogging JoeUser Forums

There is no way I would have stuck around as long as I have, or enjoyed myself as much as I do, if I didn't think, no, if I didn't know that there are people reading what I write. Exactly! In my first experience at JU, I was absolutely shocked when I got a response to an article in which I posed what

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Reply to Say what you mean in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Heather, I agree, ego and arrogance are blinding. I suppose it's impossible to apologize when you can't even see that you might have a reason to. (And Ben Franklin was one of the most fascinating men to ever have lived, imho.) maturity and pride. A mature p

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Reply to BANS in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I do try to encourage people, leastwise when I think what they are doing is right, or at least not too bad Oh, I know that. And no, I chose not to write what I was thinking about writing. Of course it occured to me that I might write what I wanted to write...only for a private audience. Isn't there

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