beefche
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Beefche I just love ya. You always brighten up my day. :)
It's the tongue. You can't help but be mesmerized or tickled by it.
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LOTR--Return of the King--cry like a baby. In fact, when I watch this movie at my friend's house, their 9 y/o daughter always makes sure that Kleenex are in reach of me.
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I'll give the history of another favorite.
I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day--words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Written as the poem "Christmas Bells" on Christmas Day in 1864 during the American Civil War. Longfellow had just received word that his son was wounded in battle. He had lost his wife 2 years earlier and felt despair over his loss.
The first tune the poem was placed was a tune by John Baptiste Calkin (tune name is Waltham). This is the tune that I like the most.
I love the words to this poem and absolutely hate it when we sing it in church and conductors stop after the 3rd verse.
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You already gave the history of my favorite carol.
My work is done.
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No, unfortunately. Why can't we go on missions when we actually have brains? I never got their last name! Well, if I did, I have completely and totally forgotten it. So, I can't even do a search for them.
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Mountain Dew!
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Yeah, that's what I think Pam. I remember them telling me that it was a traditional dish, but I don't remember if it was traditional Cambodian or traditional family dish. Dagnabit, it was so darn good and I have no clue how to even try to recreate it.
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Strange, thought it was pretty simple to grasp.
The point is, it doesn't matter if you go into a singles ward and 80% (hypothetically speaking) of the females will only date an RM. You only need one out of the entire ward (heck, LDS universe) that will like you, connect to you, and marry you. I would hope there would be enough diversity that in a ward or stake you could find a few who will find you interesting and then only one that you want to get sealed to. There is no consensus in the LDS world in regards to issues like whether one needs to bag a RM -- I have known females who don't want to marry a RM.
Well, what you said here is simple to grasp. Now, please finish your thought. You mentioned polygamy before. So, if polygamy were reinstated, then what are you saying? That's the part where you lost me. How does living in a polygamous society differ in choosing a mate than in a monogamous society.
Take pity on a mammal with more stomachs than brains.
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that cow sticking its tongue out is exactly what it looks like when you walk by the cow tongue at the supermarket...
:eek:Ahh, cousin Rupert. I miss him. Aunt always told him to keep a civil tongue on him....guess he just never listened.
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I've read through some of the recipes, now you have me excited about trying some Cambodian dishes. Thanks for the topic!
Well, you're welcome.
I checked out your links and unfortunately none of them sounded like it. The closest was probably the banana blossom salad, but even then it didn't sound quite like what she served.
Thanks for looking.
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Since it's obvious who this is addressed to... I said he's not my president YET. Not currently. Not for another month and a week
But yeah, I agree. If you don't want the president to be considered your president then maybe it's time to move to another country... Or something...
Um, nope. Don't know you from Adam or Eve or whomever. I've heard this from people at work, on the news, in my family.
It's something that has bothered me. I've heard it more now than I have before. But, I've heard it used again Pres. Clinton, Pres. Bush, and now president-elect Obama.
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I don't understand that sentiment. If you are an American citizen, the whoever is elected as president IS your president. You may not have voted for him. You may not like his politics. You may disagree with him on every aspect of policies, actions, beliefs, etc. But in a democratic and Constitutional society, he is your president. If you don't like how a president is elected and can't support him (and I do not mean agree with everything he advocates/does), then do something to change the laws.
When someone says "not my president," what, exactly, does he/she mean? As I see it, as long as you live in America, he IS your president.
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English, Bulgarian, a *little Russian, a little American Sign Language (the official language, not the road rage kind), a little Spanish. I've actually taken classes in at least 7 languages. I absolutely love language of any sort.
* little means I can/have squeeze(d) by in a situation
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Tongues? Did someone call for me?
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You know, until polygamy comes back you only need to find one special woman who cares more about you and your spiritual qualities than the status of being able to say "I bagged a RM,".
Huh? Meaning that if polygamy is brought back, then after that one special woman who doesn't judge, all the other wives will be judgmental? Or do you mean that if polygamy comes back, then you don't need to find any special woman?
You lost me on that one, fiannan.
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This is probably a long shot, but I thought I'd try.
On my mission in Bulgaria, we taught a Cambodian family the Gospel. Not only were they a fabulous family, but the mother was a great cook. She made one dish that I especially liked. I do not know the name of it, but I'm hoping someone might know it or know someone who might know it.
Because she wasn't in her own country, Pala had to improvise with the ingredients. From my memory, she used spaghetti and shredded cabbage and cucumber and chicken. The sauce was very light and about the color of chicken broth and had vinegar in it. You served it all in separate dishes and put the pasta on the bottom and topping it with the cabbage, chicken, cucumber, onions, and the sauce.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? I would love the recipe as this is actually one of the best things I've ever eaten.
Thanks!
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Wow, Keith. I would love to attend this, but unfortunately I'm too far away. If you can get video/audio, would you also check into posting that on the internet? I'm sure there are many of us who would love to hear more.
And there is a brother in my ward who is black and has been a faithful member of the church before 1978 and since. He's been an activist of sorts regarding blacks and the priesthood. I'll ask him this Sunday if he would be willing to contact you regarding this. I'm sure this is right up his alley. If he is willing, I'll email to provide particulars.
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I think from a single guy's POV that some guys are immature. But at the same time, there are a lot of external factors that hinder guys from "moving on with life". For example, in the past 10 years, college tuition and other expenses have skyrocketed above inflation making it more difficult than ever before to complete your undergrad degree in 4 years. Now it's more like 6 or 7 years on average to complete your degree with all the added coursework that some universities require as well guys sometimes going only part time since that's only what they can afford.
So if some RM didn't start school because he had to pay for his own mission by working full time when he was 18 and 19, and didn't start until he was 21, finishing his degree at 28 or 29 is not out of the norm by today's standards.
Meanwhile, a lot of women start school full-time right after high school often with parental support (more so than RMs), so women in the church (who didn't serve their own missions) have at least, on average, a 3 or 4 year head start with schooling and their careers.
That kind of economic imbalance between single guys and women in the church, puts pressure on a lot of guys feeling that they have to finish school before they can seriously begin dating. So some single women feel the guys "are not stepping up " and "honoring their Priesthood", meanwhile some guys lose focus and give up to ease the pressure of inadeqancy they feel, so they go inactive, or don't try much to "move forward", or feel they can never be that perfect provider.
Guys thrive much more on praise, encouragement, and understanding than being brow-beaten by a lot of the single women I see on LDS blogs, in YSA and SA Wards, and also by local church leaders. Just think how many more active LDS guys there would be if such an attitude of praise, encouragement, and understanding in the church actually exists?
Here's the thing. I agree to some degree with Mattai's statement regarding the "men bashing" (my words, not his). Certainly, the GA's of the church have had some harsh words for the priesthood. And words to the sisters haven't been so harsh. And it gets tiresome on a local level to hear men (especially men of the priesthood) being put down by themselves or others. I hate hearing, "wow, he married up!" or "how did she agree to marry you?!" Stop the bashing!
But, if we want to place the picky blame on anyone, then men and women are to share equally. I think that men are immature in their wish list for women. And I think women are just as immature.
But, I'm not talking so much about YSA as I am about SA. That means men/women over age 30. Shouldn't we at least be more realistic and mature by that age and older? I cannot place blame of my single status on any one thing or person. There are many factors only some of which are my responsibility.
Are there things that the Church can do? Certainly. Are there things I can do? Of course. Are there things that men can do to meet such a wonderful woman as myself? Yep.
I just get tired of people trying to find blame all the time. If a good friend of mine wants to sit down with me to discuss their thoughts, advice, whatever on my single status in a loving manner, then I would welcome it. I certainly hope he/she wouldn't simply say it's because men are immature, or you don't have enough faith, or you want to be single. That just isn't helpful on any level.
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Thanks ya'll.
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I'm with you, checks. I don't believe in the "soul mate" idea. I think very few individuals were ordained to be married to each other (Adam and Eve come to mind).
It is up to us to work at relationships rather than just waiting for "the one" to come along. There is no "the one"--rather several "the ones" IMO.
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Very few people believe they deserve animosity for their actions.
Isn't animosity different than criticism?
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Back to the OP, Beef, have you considered it's not about the "lack of guys", but more about where you live? Have you ever considered moving somewhere else where there are "more guys"?
There are active single guys in the church all around. In fact where I live, there's always more single GUYS at activities than single women. Most single women around here don't appreciate the LDS guys at all. And these are good guys with testimonies, "jobs", etc, etc. But the problem around here is that most women will not date a guy useless he makes over 100K, drives a BMW or Mercedes, owns at least a $500K condo or house. Period. So with that, I know so many good LDS guys who would love to get married to LDS women, end up marrying non-members who appreciate them more.
Hey, don't I know you from somewhere else??
I have considered moving, but I've never felt the Spirit telling me to move (as of yet). My bf is "strongly encouraging" me to move near her (which would place me in a more LDS rich area). I have some responsibilities here that consume me when thinking about moving. It's a little scary (for me) to think of those responsibilities and not be here to help.
But, Matt, why don't those LDS guys move? I can tell you that LDS women in other parts of the country certainly don't keep standards like that (some do, but majority don't).
And, let's be honest, are you sure the guys don't have high, nearly impossible standards for the women? I find it hard to believe that it's all the women's fault for being judgmental and none of the guys expect perfection from the women.
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None of what I said precludes the possiblity that God could re-open the canon...
PC, if you don't mind me asking, how would you know if God re-opened the canon?
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I knew one patient who received regular coffee enemas for her CFS. Not sure if that against the WoW....do you consume it when it's getting shoved up your whohaw?
Have you looked on webmd? They have a lot of useful information.
Christmas Day
in General Discussion
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yes, this is a shameful, bragging post...
Mexico, baby! I'm spending Christmas with my best friend and her family--they live in Mexico (for another 3 mo or so). First time I'll wear my Santa hat with a bathing suit! We'll have to modify Marco Polo to Santa Claus!
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