beefche

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  1. On another forum, a poster said to me (after my comment on looking for a single temple worthy priesthood holder) that I was the reason for no marriage. Here's my response to the poster:

    So the reason I'm single is either 1) I'm not ready (whatever that means--realistically, who is EVER ready for marriage??), 2) I don't have enough faith or I'm not praying with faith or 3) I'm botching up God's plans.

    Yep, you got me. I've never prayed about it, especially not with any real faith, and I purposely sabotage any attempts or efforts of any single guy.

    Forget what the prophets have said on the subject.

    Of course there are things I've done wrong or am not doing right. But to tell someone who is single that "it's all your fault" is wrong, not helpful, and actually, unkind. So, just be careful....some people may not be as forgiving as I am.

    I shared this because I find this attitude by so very many people...married, single, divorced, etc.

    Please, if any of you think this, then keep your thoughts to yourself. If you are a good friend to a single person and feel you have some criticisms that would help the person, then by all means share them. But do so with kindness and love.

    I just have to roll my eyes at the thoughts of some people. So, when you see me, you can now know that I am unmarried solely due to my own screwed up life, lack of faith, and the thought of living/sharing with another is too much.

  2. Thanks, Miss 1/2way. I feel the same. I actually budget for charity giving. I also take into account the little givings that happen unexpectedly (such as when a co-worker is sick or someone passes--we take up a collection for flowers).

    There is absolutely nothing wrong with assessing your personal life to make any changes you feel are necessary to help others. In fact, I think everyone would encourage it. But don't forget that God made this earth and the things in it to please the eye and bring pleasure to us. So doing things for yourself is ok and healthy and God-given.

  3. To uphold the pro-labour laws? Maybe it's an expression of their constitutionally mandated right to assembly? To provide an effective grievance system against said employers? Because a group of people are always more powerful than an individual?

    Honestly, Beefche, there are a million reasons to Unionize. Due to globalization, the union has lost a lot of power (If a group can simply relocate to a place more pliable and less expensive, many will), but that doesn't mean that it should be relegated to the dinosaur dump. It just means that, sadly, the balance of power lies with business once more.

    Help me out here. You said to uphold the labor laws. Don't we have laws and lobbyists? Do you think that the basic labor laws would get repealed and not have the masses in an uproar? Isn't there already a grievance system? People can and do take their employers to court (lawyers are pretty open to filing any lawsuit).

    You've got me on the relocation one. I, too, hate seeing our jobs going to other countries because the cost of labor is so cheap. But I would imagine that if a company wants to do that, then they can "shut their doors" or find some loophole and do so. And my observations of unions (granted it's very limited...my dad was in one) is that they simply provide a way for employees to get a salary that is above what other similar companies give and guarantee their jobs. So a company I would imagine would be loathe to have a union and may choose to produce outside the country to avoid them (among other reasons).

    I just would think that

  4. See, I've been at activities with kids running wild. I eventually catch them and either threaten their lives (usually the threat of kissing their face does it) or take them to their parents (and then tell the parents I threatened to kiss their face).

    It's harder while in Sacrament--I haven't figured out what to do yet. I've been sitting in the foyer lately and there is one lady who brings her kids out (while her husband sits in the chapel). The kiddos are young, granted, but she won't correct them with other than "please sit quietly." I don't have kids, but I've been around enough to know that a 3 yr old doesn't respond well to that entreaty.

  5. I just want you to know. I've taken down all your names. The wrath of the cookie will befall those when you least expect it.

    :notworthy: O Stale, Ancient, Angry Cookie....I didn't say nothin'! I tried to warn them, but they wouldn't listen. Please don't break my tooth or make my milk sour. :pray:

  6. Why do you feel you have to be completely open and honest all at once? You may be feeling/thinking that way, but others around you may not be.

    When you're dealing with romantic relationships, it gets even trickier. Of course there is nothing wrong with expressing your feelings, but I would caution you to keep a rein on it. Not everything at once.

    I can say that if a guy I were dating were to reveal deep feelings for me and I didn't feel the same way, then it would likely scare me. Not to say that those feelings couldn't be developed on my end, but too much too soon can be overwhelming for some.

  7. Bert is a product of the streets. He is a rough character (as rough as Disney allowed him to be in a G rated movie). Typically, he would not be allowed near a lady, even to pass her on the street.

    So, Mary's observations are high praise indeed. She is a lady and recognized as such by all. Bert is not a "gentleman" as defined by the society of the day. He's "common" and therefore, not worthy to be near Mary as his baser instincts are likely to kick in (again, as society thought of fellows such as he).

  8. A couple of traditions that my friends do that I really like are sharing your testimony and unwrapping Jesus.

    Their family gathers for their Christmas gift unwrapping and before anyone unwraps anything, the Christmas story is read (it would be great for kids to act out the Christmas story). After the scripture reading, each person shares something he/she is thankful for, which inevitably turns into a testimony. The Spirit is really strong as each member hears and encourages the other during this time (FYI, they are non-LDS).

    Then on Christmas morning, the first gift that is unwrapped is a small baby Jesus that mom wrapped and placed in the tree. It is to remind everyone of the gift that Jesus was to the world from our Father. I think that would be an appropriate time to read the Christmas story from the Bible or the Book of Mormon.

  9. The recipes for curry looks easy, but has many uncommon ingredients. Unless you plan on using lemongrass or shrimp paste again, I would suggest visiting a local Oriental market and find a packaged one. I found one at a Japanese market and it was great.

  10. Nope, this is not a thread to actually bash men. So, please play nice.

    I was wondering from the dudes here what it means to you the term "men bashing." I don't think I do this, but I do talk about guys. There are some things that most men have in common, but now I'm wondering if my comments would be considered bashing.

    So, what is it that women say/do that you consider to be bashing?

  11. What did I love? Anything chocolate (the good stuff, not the generic kind).

    I actually don't have kids come to my house for Halloween--ok, let me clarify--I get about 5 kids (literally, I counted one year).

    So instead I dress up for work and get the good stuff to pass out (we trick or treat at work). I'm struggling to think of a costume this year. Last year, I went as a nudist on strike.

  12. Because you never learned the art of scoping out the treats at the different houses. Takes a lot of willing investigators to sacrifice their ability to hit all the good houses because they may get a bad neighborhood that gives you one Dum-Dum instead of a full size candy bar or snack bags of chips.

  13. Sorry everyone, I didn't wind up changing it just yet. Just trimmed the dead ends off.

    I started up work this week. It's just going to be under a hard hat ten hours a day, so i'm not too worried about it.

    I still want to cut it, but maybe give it another few weeks.

    Oh, now hang on....that changes EVERYTHING. Now you have to grow it out into long, luxurious locks which will flow into perfectly made curls as you slowly take off the hard hat and swing your hair.

  14. Do they have to be Lay's brand? Cuz next time I'm up in Canada I plan to bring back boxes and boxes of Ruffle's All Dressed potato chips. Yuuuummy!

    Excuse me, what what the flip are all dressed potato chips? Does this mean we all eat naked potato chips? Or maybe swimwear potato chips? Just a dumb American asking about crazy Canuck snack habits.........