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Too bad. I have some weird habits that I only do at home. Nothing inappropriate...you know, things like licking my nose (for those who were here BC (before the change)....

Do you mean strange things people do in public or private?

I like the changes, but I'm concerned that the First Sunday will devolve into a gossip session. I hope not, but I can easily see how a RS without a strong leadership to divert the talk would go into something bordering or crossing into gossip.

The first one looks like some alien planet or the beginnings of the Death Star. The second one looks like the Balrog escaped from Khazad-dum and is about to vanquish that lovely church.

I've been a member for over 25 years. I've never had an issue with being called a Mormon. I would simply say, "Yes, I am Mormon." If they ever called the church the Mormon Church, then I would correct them with the actual church name. If I were asked what religion I was, I would reply, "I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, otherwise known as Mormons." And I don't ever remember being told that I couldn't call myself a Mormon.

I thought this thread was about people who are odd. Since I posted, does this now make me part of the odd crowd? Or did I just even out the odd?

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I've always loved Sandi Patty. Another Time, Another Place and Upon This Rock are a couple of favorites.

I love real country music. Not the country pop of today. My husband calls it crop, but I think he has the wrong vowel in there. Here are some great songs with a religious theme (these are older songs): Go Rest High on That Mountain - Vince Gil Thanks Again - Ricky Skaggs Daddy's Hands - Holly Dunn God Bless The USA - Lee Greenwood Bless The Broken Road - Rascal Flatts Old and New Testament Songs (in particular, Noah Found Grace in the Eyes of the Lord, The King is Coming, Lord Is It I) - Statler Brothers

I only want drama on my television not in my life. I'd block him too.

Very sad. This says more about him than you. You can't control other people or their reactions. You can only control yourself. I would be sad about this, but I wouldn't let it affect how I am towards other friends. And I would do all I can to think kindly of this person. Seriously, it must be awful to feel such responsibility and think so evilly of people who you've been friends with. Doesn't mean I would open myself up for more preaching or anything, but I think doing my best to think kindly towards him can only be beneficial to me.

I'm pretty sure this thread is about me. So, I got a tan over the summer! That's no reason to make fun of me. You are all such bullies.

I find that as I get older, I become more and more blunt (just like they show in comedies--old people lose filters). "So, you have a gay co-worker and you want to show disapproval? Are you asking to be fired? Are you asking to be sued? Your job as a member of the church is to show love. You took upon yourself the name of Jesus Christ and as such you are a witness of Him at all times, places and situations. So, how do you treat your co-worker? As a son (daughter) of God. You treat them as a co-worker--respectful, compassionate, and loving. You don't need to show disapproval unless they are not doing their job--then you deal with that aspect, not their personal one. So, let's look at scriptures about charity and discuss what those mean...."

Yes, I am sure there is greater meaning. You say it was in the garment bottoms. Obviously, this refers to the bottom of the bottle....as in hair dye bottle. So, this is a sign that you need to be a blonde now. As a blonde, you can have more fun, get more free food/drinks, and more confidence. Then, in turn, you can help others to have fun, give away your free food/drink, and then instill confidence in others.

I don't think you were wrong to tell them how you feel and set boundaries on how you will help. And yes, these young men probably don't realize that what they are doing is racist (or at least, perceived as racist). As long as you aren't being rude or harsh, instructing them will only help them. I can see them asking you to help with an investigator who may have some issues with the history of the church and the priesthood (addressing the 1978 revelation). As a black person, you will have insight into the objections and can provide testimony despite the history. But, again, if you are unwilling to go to the homes of people (your reasons are your own), then simply let them know you are unable to do so. Perhaps you could discuss it with them if they attend church.

1. Yes. Nope, don't care if they wanna waste time trying to guess and judge my intents and behavior. I find there are quite a few things there to drink without coffee or tea. But, I only go there because I got several gift certificates there for Christmas. 2. Absolutely not. Besides my covenant to not drink alcohol, I abhor alcohol. I just don't think alcohol is a good thing to drink. I've been involved in planning parties for work, school reunions, etc. I flat out told them that I would help organize anything except any alcohol. So, someone else handled that for those parties. I'll go to dinner with friends who order a drink and that doesn't bother me (as long as they keep it reasonable. If they start drinking too much, I leave). My non-member friends and cow-orkers know I'm Mormon and don't drink alcohol. So, while I've never insisted they don't drink while I'm around, they also know to not expect me to provide it or hang around if that is the purpose of the social event.

Ask your questions to one of your leaders. It sounds like you are in Young Women. I can promise you that your YW leaders would love for you to approach them and ask if you can ask them questions. You can do so in private, if that will be more comfortable for you. When I worked in YW, I had some of the teens ask me: how do I wear a tampon? can I wear a skirt like this? isn't sex God ordained, so why wait until marriage? I thought iced coffee drinks was ok to drink? I don't understand this scripture, what does it mean? Please don't think your leaders will think badly of you or judge you. They love you and only want to help you.

As long as we're still breathing there's always hope that things will get better.....(name that book/movie)

I agree that offensive terms are often used from ignorance rather than insult (in a lot of cases--obviously, they are used for insult very purposely by some). So, in order to help an ignorant person: @fatima, I know that apologies have been made and explanations given, but I'm trying to understand the offense that Vort gave so that I can know how to avoid it when talking with my Catholic friends. I don't see that he ever called the communion "cracker" (honestly, did not know that term was offensive--so that explanation was very helpful), so I'm still a little lost on what was said that was offensive. I'm really not trying to get the mud to be slung around again, just really trying to understand so we can avoid the offense in the future.

I went to Utah for a vacation and while there decided to go get measured for garments and temple clothing. It has been YEARS since I last bought garments and the sizing has changed at least 3 times since then. So, I got sized, then picked 3 types of material that I was interested in and bought a set in each material. It allowed me to try them out and then order them (I live far away from a clothing store). Wow! I am loving the new fit! I didn't realize that my garments were so outdated in size and material. I wasn't embarrassed at all getting measured--very discreet and helpful. And I like my idea of buying a whole set in one type of material/size, wearing them and then deciding if I like the material and/or size. I thought that if I absolutely hated the material or size, then that particular set of garments would be my back up in case of laundry day or something. In one type of material, I think I'm going to go a bit larger as it is very snug....although in this type of material I'm kinda liking the snug fit. Very, very different than what I'm used to.

Why destroy them? Why not just take them, hide them and then return them when punishment time is over??

If you find one, please share. Other than it's Trump, I can't tell why this is a bad thing.

My avatar resembles me somewhat. I have brown eyes and sometimes my nose is pink (when I'm sick or cry). And since I'm Mormon, I have the horns (but I cover them with my hair).

I love you too very much for your help and help you with your boy and your family and friends with you and I know you are with your sweet new grandson. Wow, that makes me sound so nice! I need to live up to my phone keyboard's high expectations of me.