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I've had a wonderful 'do nothing' day. But, I did do the upkeep things needed for my body and beauty. I'm about to enjoy a lovely dinner at home with my big block-azz man and then I'm going to chill and read . . .
Hey . . .take care of yourselves. Be nice even when it's the hardest . . .it'll come back to you in triples. Remember other people's opinions of you is really none of your business.
Hey . . .take care of yourselves. Be nice even when it's the hardest . . .it'll come back to you in triples. Remember other people's opinions of you is really none of your business.
Great advice... you two have a wonderful evening.
I joined the SKMB in 2010 (I think) and lurked for a long time before posting. I was a member of the Simon & Schuster SK message board in the late '90s when I was in college and remember Bev Vincent and Marsha (Ms. Mod) from that board.
I have felt a huge disconnect here for the past few months, but was unable to put into words how it felt different and was worried I was being too sensitive. It breaks my heart that other members are feeling this too. I don't understand posting hurtful things or intentionally causing strife - life is way too short. Maybe some of the problematic posters have been fortunate enough not to have experienced the horrors that life can dole out - maybe they haven't learned "don't sweat the small stuff" the hard way.
We are so incredibly fortunate to have moderators who befriend us and try to make peace - who are empathetic and kind. I cannot even fathom showing them any disrespect or causing them extra work and hardship. I would also never dishonor Stephen King by disrespecting them. The SKMB means the world to me and has helped me through some of the darkest times of my life. It isn't that hard to be nice - kindness (along with a little self restraint) goes a long way. Don't take your frustrations out on other people. Appreciate how fortunate we are to have SK's work and a place such as this to show our gratitude and make us feel connected to him and each other.
I have felt a huge disconnect here for the past few months, but was unable to put into words how it felt different and was worried I was being too sensitive. It breaks my heart that other members are feeling this too. I don't understand posting hurtful things or intentionally causing strife - life is way too short. Maybe some of the problematic posters have been fortunate enough not to have experienced the horrors that life can dole out - maybe they haven't learned "don't sweat the small stuff" the hard way.
We are so incredibly fortunate to have moderators who befriend us and try to make peace - who are empathetic and kind. I cannot even fathom showing them any disrespect or causing them extra work and hardship. I would also never dishonor Stephen King by disrespecting them. The SKMB means the world to me and has helped me through some of the darkest times of my life. It isn't that hard to be nice - kindness (along with a little self restraint) goes a long way. Don't take your frustrations out on other people. Appreciate how fortunate we are to have SK's work and a place such as this to show our gratitude and make us feel connected to him and each other.
I understand exactly how you feel. You expressed yourself beautifully. Over the years I've learned to appreciate the really thoughtful members . . .and to ignore the ones that spend a lot of time talking out the side of their necks. Smuck that noise . . .
You are a darlin' one to me morgan . . .I think you know that.
Well, it's once again official . . .
I am a babe-magnet for 'ol azz men! I had this problem when I was younger but that stopped when I reached my mid-thirties. I was happy about that . . .but it appears that my freedom has come to an end. While shopping today I caught the attention of three ol azz men in various stores. One was driving around in one of the store's scooters. As I stood in line he was behind me and said . . ."I'd pay for yo' grocery baby . . .just say da wurd --I'd do anythang for you! Whoo, yo sho is pretty!" I smiled and decline his offer. The cashier was laughing her azz off . . .
My next encounter of the third kind happen in the parking lot. This one was on a cane and wiggled his eyebrows at me while smackin' his lips . . ."Good-gawd, gurl --hi-you!"
I had one more stop to make and as I walked into the store another ol azz man (this one I didn't mind, too much) made a grand jester of bowing and swinging out his arm to grant me entrance. That made me smile and I told him thank you.
I don't have anything against ol azz men but I do remember that my mamma told me long ago that they shoot worms . . .instead of sperm. So, that's something a girl doesn't forget!
I am a babe-magnet for 'ol azz men! I had this problem when I was younger but that stopped when I reached my mid-thirties. I was happy about that . . .but it appears that my freedom has come to an end. While shopping today I caught the attention of three ol azz men in various stores. One was driving around in one of the store's scooters. As I stood in line he was behind me and said . . ."I'd pay for yo' grocery baby . . .just say da wurd --I'd do anythang for you! Whoo, yo sho is pretty!" I smiled and decline his offer. The cashier was laughing her azz off . . .
My next encounter of the third kind happen in the parking lot. This one was on a cane and wiggled his eyebrows at me while smackin' his lips . . ."Good-gawd, gurl --hi-you!"
I had one more stop to make and as I walked into the store another ol azz man (this one I didn't mind, too much) made a grand jester of bowing and swinging out his arm to grant me entrance. That made me smile and I told him thank you.
I don't have anything against ol azz men but I do remember that my mamma told me long ago that they shoot worms . . .instead of sperm. So, that's something a girl doesn't forget!
I'd say the passing of the full moon has something to do with it.
Nah, it's because she is hot! 
Listening to 70s Pandora while I did the dishes, and I was thinking:
1) Dream On (Aerosmith) would sound great done hill music/sort of bluegrass style. Same sort of lyrics, similar melody as hill music. Wonder if anyone has done that? EDIT: THEY HAVE! I found it on YT
Not exactly what I was thinking of, but it's lovely.
2) I thought "All Right Now" was by Bad Company for most of my life. It's only been in the last couple of years that I realized why Free sounded the same as Bad Company: Paul Rodgers. He could sing the phone book and it would sound good.
3) I can never hear "American Pie" without thinking of this :
1) Dream On (Aerosmith) would sound great done hill music/sort of bluegrass style. Same sort of lyrics, similar melody as hill music. Wonder if anyone has done that? EDIT: THEY HAVE! I found it on YT
Not exactly what I was thinking of, but it's lovely.2) I thought "All Right Now" was by Bad Company for most of my life. It's only been in the last couple of years that I realized why Free sounded the same as Bad Company: Paul Rodgers. He could sing the phone book and it would sound good.
3) I can never hear "American Pie" without thinking of this
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I've heard that "The Clockwork Orange" has become something of a cult classic. Now, I haven't seen the movie, but based on the things I've heard and read about the film, it isn't exactly high on my "Must See!" list. So I'm curious; why is it so popular?
I don’t think it’s the sex and violence, but rather because it was one of the first films that invoked a disturbing nature that can lie within ourselves. I mean, who in their right mind would sympathize with a total sociopath and rapist? The movie manipulates and disturbs us on several levels. And the classical music fits the film rather nicely, also.
It's different. Engaging in a warped sort of way. I love it. It's one of my top 10 favorite movies of all time.
But, admittedly, not for everyone.....
Alex (Malcolm McDowell): "The Korova milkbar sold milk-plus, milk plus vellocet or synthemesc or drencrom, which is what we were drinking. This would sharpen you up and make you ready for a bit of the old ultra-violence."
I once went with a friend to a book signing of Anthony Burgess. I handed him my paperback copy of A Clockwork Orange to sign. He went the Appendix with the Nadsat Glossary, tore it out and threw it in the garbage. He then signed my book and handed it back to me. Seems he wasn’t too fond of the publisher putting the glossary in his book.
Any shrinks in the house? I have a poser for you;
My brother is ten years older than me, and when he turned eighteen he left for the Army. For a variety of reasons, he has remained out of my life until very recently. So we didn't really grow up together or anything. I often tell people that I was an only child, because for so many years I was. The other thing is that we are both adopted kids. No blood ties whatsoever.
And with all that time apart, and no blood ties, my brother and I turned out almost exactly alike. I know people who grew up with their blood siblings, and everyone turned out vastly different. I still can't figure out why two unrelated people with two different life experiences should turn out the same? We're talking so similar you'd likely think we were fraternal freakin' twins if it weren't for that ten year age gap.
So! Any ideas?
My brother is ten years older than me, and when he turned eighteen he left for the Army. For a variety of reasons, he has remained out of my life until very recently. So we didn't really grow up together or anything. I often tell people that I was an only child, because for so many years I was. The other thing is that we are both adopted kids. No blood ties whatsoever.
And with all that time apart, and no blood ties, my brother and I turned out almost exactly alike. I know people who grew up with their blood siblings, and everyone turned out vastly different. I still can't figure out why two unrelated people with two different life experiences should turn out the same? We're talking so similar you'd likely think we were fraternal freakin' twins if it weren't for that ten year age gap.
So! Any ideas?
Any shrinks in the house? I have a poser for you;
My brother is ten years older than me, and when he turned eighteen he left for the Army. For a variety of reasons, he has remained out of my life until very recently. So we didn't really grow up together or anything. I often tell people that I was an only child, because for so many years I was. The other thing is that we are both adopted kids. No blood ties whatsoever.
And with all that time apart, and no blood ties, my brother and I turned out almost exactly alike. I know people who grew up with their blood siblings, and everyone turned out vastly different. I still can't figure out why two unrelated people with two different life experiences should turn out the same? We're talking so similar you'd likely think we were fraternal freakin' twins if it weren't for that ten year age gap.
So! Any ideas?
You still had the same parents, and, it is my belief that much of your personality is influenced by what you are taught and your experiences at a very young age (e.g. 1-2 years old) - since you both had the same parents, and, since they were the primary people influencing you, would say that is a big/major part of it.
Any chance your biological parents are the same?
None whatsoever. My brother has fairly extensive knowledge about who his parents were, what his heritage is, etc. Me, I know a little bit from my bio mother's side, and next to nothing about my bio father. Turns out, I'm the product of a one night stand, and the lovely woman that gave birth to me doesn't even know the guy's name.... So no, no chance there.
Also, our father passed away when I was five. He was the one that had primarily raised my brother. The stepfather is the one that primarily raised me. My brother went to public school all the way till graduation, but I got pulled out in the fourth grade and homeschooled the rest of the way. There's a ton of major differences like that, but without going into my life history, it makes no sense that we turned out so similar. Unless it really is the fact that we had the same parents during our babyhoods. That would crack me up!
SerendipityAny shrinks in the house? I have a poser for you;
My brother is ten years older than me, and when he turned eighteen he left for the Army. For a variety of reasons, he has remained out of my life until very recently. So we didn't really grow up together or anything. I often tell people that I was an only child, because for so many years I was. The other thing is that we are both adopted kids. No blood ties whatsoever.
And with all that time apart, and no blood ties, my brother and I turned out almost exactly alike. I know people who grew up with their blood siblings, and everyone turned out vastly different. I still can't figure out why two unrelated people with two different life experiences should turn out the same? We're talking so similar you'd likely think we were fraternal freakin' twins if it weren't for that ten year age gap.
So! Any ideas?
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