BJean 16 Posted April 27, 2007 Mark sounds like your camp counselor was not smarter than mine but much HIPPER! Interesting that you grew up in So. Cal. My son lives there. His friendly next door neighbor, Mike Hunt, has a cousin named Hugh Jass. Small world, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJean 16 Posted April 27, 2007 Yeah Green, the very nature of that song was long, low and soulful. In a bad way. Depressing, really. Had many verses. Almost never would be over. The best way to shake it off was to sit on our bunks and discuss boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
green 6 Posted April 27, 2007 Yeah Green, the very nature of that song was long, low and soulful. In a bad way. Depressing, really. Had many verses. Almost never would be over. The best way to shake it off was to sit on our bunks and discuss boys. What used to creep me out about it was the emotion that would be automatically attached to it. I never did get it and always found myself faking it. It really was a very creepy experience for me now that I look back. Ugh! Kumbaya! Up there with clowns.:cry Who would have figured, eh.:faint: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anonemouse 1 Posted April 27, 2007 What used to creep me out about it was the emotion that would be automatically attached to it. I never did get it and always found myself faking it. It really was a very creepy experience for me now that I look back. Ugh! Kumbaya! Up there with clowns. Who would have figured, eh.Now that you mention it, that was what threw me off, also. Singing Kumbaya was one of the worst parts of church camp for me. Well, that and the prayer circles, where I'd have to sit and pretend that I was praying along. It was freakin' creepy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJean 16 Posted April 28, 2007 Cool. This thread finally has some redeeming social value. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devana 0 Posted May 3, 2007 Abortion in Ireland, an interesting story://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6610957.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devana 0 Posted May 3, 2007 Dang, it didn't work and I can't edit it. This is the first time I've tried this. Sorry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morsaille 4 Posted May 4, 2007 it works if you cut //www.lapbandtalk.com from the address. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6610957.stm There we go. Good job for a first try, Devana! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devana 0 Posted May 4, 2007 Brenda, thanks!! I find it interesting that the country can even limit one's travel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marjon9 6 Posted May 4, 2007 At least the "authorities" appear to understand that something needs to be done to change the law. But it's hard to tell for sure. It will be interesting to see how the court rules. If anyone hears, let us know. I wonder how many court scenes there have been that went something like this: Religious Person "Helping" the Pregnant Woman: "Your honor, I acknowledge that this woman is really, really, really, really depressed, but in my opinion, she is not suicidal." Pregnant Woman Carrying a Child That Wil Not Survive Childbirth: "No, Your Honor, seriously, I'm suicidal. Trust me on this one. Here, let me cut my wrist right here. Does anyone have a razor I can borrow? Here, I'll stick a pen in my eye. No, wait, seriously, I'm suicidal." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJean 16 Posted May 4, 2007 Women and men in Ireland should come to this poor young lady's aid. She's depending on the state financially and that must be why they can prevent her from going to England. It is terribly sad that the government can interject themselves in this young lady's extremely personal and emotional decision. I know you're being sarcastic, Mark, but you are right on the money as far as I'm concerned! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gadgetlady 4 Posted May 15, 2007 I haven't been following this thread because I've been out of town, but someone mentioned a while ago that it's better for children to be aborted than to be abused later in life because they're unwanted. I was researching something else and came across this study: Study: Women Having Abortions More Likely to Engage in Child Abuse - Study: Women Having Abortions More Likely to Engage in Child Abuse While the article is at a pro-life website, don't claim bias: the study was done by the Internet Journal of Pediatrics and Neonatology. Seems like the reverse may be true about child abuse, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
green 6 Posted May 15, 2007 Well, if this is true then what is your complaint about these individuals resorting to abortions? As you must know, more and more women who shouldn't have children are opting to keep them once they are born. This is because society is much more relaxed about unwed mothers - a good thing, I figure - and because there are some women who feel that society expects that they must keep their kiddies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anonemouse 1 Posted May 15, 2007 An interesting article regarding the supposed "Post-Abortion Syndrome:" Ms. Magazine Online And the Internet Journal of Pediatrics and Neonatology isn't exactly JAMA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gadgetlady 4 Posted May 15, 2007 Well, if this is true then what is your complaint about these individuals resorting to abortions? As you must know, more and more women who shouldn't have children are opting to keep them once they are born. This is because society is much more relaxed about unwed mothers - a good thing, I figure - and because there are some women who feel that society expects that they must keep their kiddies. Maybe if they hadn't aborted the first or first several children, they would have been less likely to have resorted to child abuse with later children? I certainly don't believe we should kill children just in case they might be abused later in life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites