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'artistic nudity?' .... you are probably jaded. Would the same thing be said while seeing nude men...in various states...'Artistically'? (i'm sure there are some who do) "Jaded :tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something." (Also classical nude art back then was basically considered as pornography is now) Change the name call it artistic and suddenly it's okay. (Nudity is still an important tool to learning how the draw the body) ... ... In a completely different direction, I've also noticed women sometimes say something is 'cute' when the way a guy might describe it as 'sexy'...i'm wondering if sometimes different words are used and understood differently between the genders even if they are basically saying the same thing. I think i'm on to some thing here...Can't trick me by using different words anymore!

As much as I generally resist endorsing microsoft, It is probably the best laptop/tablet combo i've seen right now.

To me contention is when people who disagree begin to fight and are no longer receptive to reason, empathy, and the exchange of ideas.

Thank you for sharing this, it is an important topic.

The only trick that I know for jam's and jellies is that grandma used to always let the fruit stuff soak in the pot with the water overnight, before bringing it to a boil once and then letting it sit overnight again before finishing the cooking. Seems to help with getting it thick without adding extra pectin. Sorry if this doesn't help with juicing the stuff.

I fear about this. I've seen some amazing home schooled kids...i've also seen some pretty terribly educated home schooled kids.

Well, it's an art-to-[not]-choke. So Art. (I really like artichokes btw lol, idk about The type they are talking about here though)

Anything that gets more government servants into church the better lol I'm generally of the opinion that more regulation is not a good thing.

Hope the two missionaries are safe, pam.

It's Pie Day! Just thought you might enjoy the pinkie pie for Pie day.

Competent but unwilling, not quite at the incapacitated state yet I would guess. I think the husband could still stand up for himself, but see's it as a condition of a normal marriage. There is the possibility that it may qualify as elder abuse emotionally.

I've thought about it maybe being Alzheimer's, but she seems to have no problems with remembering things. Then again she would also be very good at hiding it, she is good at hiding things like that. There is no way to get her to a doctor to check, she would refuse and i'm not in a position to try and force it. How could you get someone to go to a doctor against their will?

Elderly couple in the family are getting on in years and are having trouble taking care of themselves. Married a long time and the wife is getting progressively more emotionally abusive, manipulative, controling and refuses to basically do anything, often times going beyond basic responsibilities including not eating (Like not willing to go to fridge or even open a bag of chips on their own) or not taking medicines. (Still capable of doing so) Confronting the behavior always makes it escalate and worse. Refuses help. Part of the problem is neglecting to take care of the medical problems. Strongly suspect untreated mental illness, but would not cooperate with therapy (would therapy even help so late in life?). Threatens divorce as a means of control (though I wouldn't doubt the threats are serious), but has no where to turn to and go if a divorce did happen.[Divorce would probably dramatically improve the quality of life of the husband] Basically claims to be a victim and oppressed by dictators, even if that is the opposite from reality. Isolates self, and husband from church, and all other people. Extreme jealousy if the husband so much as talks to, or a woman crosses his visual field. Horrible naming calling and false accusations. I can't seem to understand why someone would refuse to do the things that would help them feel better. What can anybody do in such a situation? It's horrible, I never knew exactly how horrible it was until recently. I'm sure it has to do with the insecurity of being able to take care of themselves. What can be done? It's almost like the only way to deal with it is to not deal with it.

Well mostly maybe*, there will definitely be a prayer and maybe short spiritual message.

It might also be a good idea to pray in private rather than (loudly and drunkenly) while in public. Still better to pray, than pray not.

Service is a good thing, even on Sundays. So long as it doesn't distract and helps bring you and others closer to God, seems like that would be keeping the Sabbath.

Sometimes I think it can be interpreted as: Don't try and hide yourselves away, and shun people of the world just because they don't have and understand the gospel, but don't embrace what they follow either.

I'm not against people being opposed, but I cringe and view with suspicion secret works. Who is putting this together? What should be opposed? Why are people opposed? It kinda reads to me as be opposed for the sake of being opposed, while I hope not to diminish the concerns of people, that is how it reads to me. Maybe this could cause a regional opposed vote reporting system to be implemented. (If there isn't one already, possibly called reporting to priesthood authority)

Don't necessarily have to agree with everything a politician has done or said to agree with the importance, and points of what was said in a particular speech.

Well, when I heard tea party two things popped into my mind, 1 the political party, 2 the Boston tea party. (Also Alice's Adventures in Wonder Land) I personally wouldn't have a problem with it, but i'm not the most strict person either.

Rather than just herbals teas and an emphasis on teas you could provide a variety of drinks and the name merely becomes the descriptor of a Victorian era social activity. (well maybe not Just a Victorian era social party, but the name would be quiet quaint) You could try cross cultural drinks as well, like saft (a scandinavian drink made by mixing fruit juice with water)

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I personally see nothing wrong with sleeping separately for sleeps sake on occasion. However sleeping apart might bring feelings of loss of intimacy, so that might have to be dealt with. Snoring could indicate sleep apnea, but that also normally goes along with having a little bit too much weight. Has he tried to sleep in a different position, say on his side instead of back, propped up, or change of pillow. A doctor might be able to help with suggestions.

Like most blessings this is also likely predicated on people following Gods will.