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Flucking fluctuations lol.... I know that sounds negative but I enjoy saying it for some reason. Actually, I am cool with fluctuation as long as the long term trend keeps going towards the blue line.
I had the most wonderful visit with my Daddy yesterday and need to share a little bit about our conversation . He reminded me that in 1944 he was living in Cleveland and while in his 6th grade classroom a huge gas explosion (like San Bruno CA but much larger) happened in his neighborhood which was only about 1-1/2 miles from his home. He went through the Vietnam war during the 60's and has seen a lot of dissapointment in his 78 years, including the loss of my Mother in 1999 and practically her whole family died very young and he has been the ROCK of our family and I truly admire how he lives each day to the fullest. He teaches the world not to be so serious about themselves and to play. I don't know if I have ever met anyone such as he whose words tease to where anyone else would get there ass kicked but he does it with finesse without offending. He always has lots of friends and they all call him an asshole. They all love him.
We talked about his dad who was a very strong intimidating man with a heart of gold when it came to helping a stranger or friend in need. My Father and his Father call themselves Aethiest and it seems so strange to me because they truly have huge hearts of gold. I understand their dissappoinment with organized religion because my Grandfather back in the Old Country was orphaned at the tender age of 5 and his brother 7. They walked miles to the church to have a man of the cloth help bury their father. It was an issue with money and sad to say they buried their parents w/o the help of the church. They both married, raised their families without church but in my opionion raised us with lots of love and gave us fabulous values.
On this Sunday, I am thinking what is religion? It is a belief and I believe these two Aethiest will not go to hell because if Heaven won't have them, then there is no such thing as Heaven.
Be the change you wish to see in the world. - Ghandi TOWANDA!!!!!!!!!!!!
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70.8 kg
Lost so far: 16.8 kg.
Still to go: 9.5 kg.
Diet followed: Reasonably Well.
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View Diet Calendar, 12 September 2010:
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1530 kcal
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Fat: 86.74g | Prot: 78.32g | Carbs: 187.60g.
Breakfast: milk, pour'n bake pumpkin pie, elite. Lunch: sour dough bread, artichokes, calzone. Dinner: pine nuts. Snacks/Other: grapes, TLC Crunchy Granola Bars - Pumpkin Spice Flax. more...
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Gaining 3.2 kg a Week
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Pretty heavy stuff this Sunday morning Lisa. I have had lots of religion talk the last few days and lots to ponder on this fine Sunday. Enjoy your day!!
12 Sep 10 by member: chattycathy1955
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Religion doesn't make a person good. In fact, I know quite a few terrible people who would say they are very religious. And many nonreligious people who would stop to help anyone in need. As a nonreligious person, I never mention my lack of beliefs to people I don't know well because people seem to forget that even the Bible says "Judge not lest ye be judged." and judge atheists very harshly. I often feel like a forgotten "religion" because it seems like it is socially acceptable to be Christian or Jewish or Muslim (well, it probably stinks to be Muslim in the US right now) but none of the above makes me some kind of soulless devil. I don't feel like I have freedom of religion in society where I live now. My coworkers are very open and pushy about their Christianity, but I am sure if I allowed my own views to be known I would be judged negatively. As I may be here for posting this. My facebook status this week has been "Freedom of religion doesn't mean people are only free to practice YOUR religion."
12 Sep 10 by member: k8yk
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Chiming in here to agree with Kate. I grew up Catholic and my family was very devout - and very cruel/heartless. My grandfather believes that he can do whatever he wants to whoever he wants as long as he attends church daily. So much crap goes on in organized religion that I've pretty much been turned off by all of them. I probably consider myself some kind of agnostic/spiritual type, but I'm not officially anything. I deal with the fire and brimstone type by telling them that I have a seat reserved at the bar in hell and I am looking forward to the balmy climate. That usually shuts people up. :)
12 Sep 10 by member: suechru
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All your comments here are relevant to how I've been feeling this weekend. I'm not part of any organized religion, not sure if there's a benevolent or judgmental god in this universe, but do feel spiritual. I had a couple of Jehovah's witnesses show up at my doorstep yesterday. They were just a cute little old couple and I couldn't shoo them away, so I politely listened. I'm surrounded by fundamentalist Christians -- some are my clients -- so I steer clear of religious talk most of the time. It's so potentially incendiary and for what? All the uproar over book burning seems insane to me -- the ones doing the burning are as idiotic as those who would think that violent retaliation is an appropriate response. Lisa, your Dad sounds like a cool dude!
12 Sep 10 by member: cocobutt
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Love will find a way, Have a happy Day everyone. On my FB for Sept. 11th I posted an old childhood song from 1971 that some of you may remember but if not would love to hear. I wish I knew how to post it here. If you have a spare moment this post 9/11 day google..."I'd like to teach the world to sing". The coke song was cool for advertising but there are others that are not the coke advertisement lmao. I like the one with pictures of apple trees, honey bees and snow white turtle doves. Thats the song I hear!
12 Sep 10 by member: Lisa Online
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