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[blunthead]

First thing to pop into my head is Little Women, the version with Elizabeth Taylor as Amy. No idea why, though I do like that movie

What is the first movie you can remember seeing?

It was a Disney movie involving fish or dolphins.

If you've seen it what is your opinion of the Spielberg movie 1941?

 

[skimom2]

It was a Disney movie involving fish or dolphins.

If you've seen it what is your opinion of the Spielberg movie 1941?

I have seen it, but it's been years. I seem to remember that it was kind of a mess. Spielberg isn't my favorite director anyway, but I remember that one as being particularly bad.

Do you have favorite director/s, someone that you'll give a try even if you don't know or like the actors involved?

 

[80sFan]

Yes, a few. Guillermo del Toro, PT Anderson come to mind. There are others but I can't think right now.

Are there actors/actresses that you used to like but no longer do?

 

[skimom2]

Yes, a few. Guillermo del Toro, PT Anderson come to mind. There are others but I can't think right now.

Are there actors/actresses that you used to like but no longer do?

First one to come to mind is Tom Hanks.

What is the saddest movie you've ever seen?

 

[blunthead]

The Biscuit Eater. Don't watch it.

Do you have a crush on anyone who is not your significant other?

 

[skimom2]

Not really I joke about my love for Tom Hardy (lol), but it's just joking. I haven't had an actual crush for years (aside from The Man). I've never understood how someone can really get all hot and bothered over someone they don't know. Pretty is nice, but what if they're dumb, or amoral, or just plain mean? Nah. I'll stick with my husband.

What makes you want to get up in the morning (or evening, depending on the shift you work)?

 

[blunthead]

Not really I joke about my love for Tom Hardy (lol), but it's just joking. I haven't had an actual crush for years (aside from The Man). I've never understood how someone can really get all hot and bothered over someone they don't know. Pretty is nice, but what if they're dumb, or amoral, or just plain mean? Nah. I'll stick with my husband.

What makes you want to get up in the morning (or evening, depending on the shift you work)?

The need for money.

What's so great about living?

 

[CrimsonKingAH]

experiencing life

Do you enjoy experiencing new things and taking life to the limit?

 

[80sFan]

Occasionally. I'm generally a person who likes the security of routine, but when I try something new, I usually am glad I did.

What is something you did as a child that you think is too scary/dangerous for kids today to do?

 

[EAST COASTER]

Occasionally. I'm generally a person who likes the security of routine, but when I try something new, I usually am glad I did.

What is something you did as a child that you think is too scary/dangerous for kids today to do?

Absoloutely nothing, but judging by todays standards I must have had a dangerous childhood.

Why do horrible things happen to good people?

 

[blunthead]

Absoloutely nothing, but judging by todays standards I must have had a dangerous childhood.

Why do horrible things happen to good people?

Because horrible things happen to everyone; if they happened only to evil people, though that would be just, it wouldn't be fair. Eventually justice is aways served, anyway.

Are you subject to illness?

 

[CrimsonKingAH]

No.. I'm more subject to accidents.. lol .! I'm lucky enough that I only have to take one pill a day and that started this year,, for my thyroid.

Are you subject to illness?

 

[blunthead]

No.. I'm more subject to accidents.. lol .! I'm lucky enough that I only have to take one pill a day and that started this year,, for my thyroid.

Are you subject to illness?

Yes, ever since having my spleen removed due to an accident as a child (I was kicked out of a tree. No, it wasn't Sunny this time).

Are you an Elvis fan?

 

[CrimsonKingAH]

Not an extreme fan... but I do like a lot of his music. My sister is the extreme elvis fan.

Are a an extreme fan of anyone?

 

[blunthead]

Not an extreme fan... but I do like a lot of his music. My sister is the extreme elvis fan.

Are a an extreme fan of anyone?

Yes, I have many faves. As far as music is concerned I'm a huge Procol Harum, Beatles, and Beach Boys fan.

Do you struggle with many regrets?

 

[CrimsonKingAH]

no.. not really. of course I have a few, one recently.. but believe everything happens for a reason.

Do you dwell on the past?

 

[blunthead]

no.. not really. of course I have a few, one recently.. but believe everything happens for a reason.

Do you dwell on the past?

Not as much as I used to, but I do have regrets which sometimes seem hard to live with.

Relatively speaking does it take you a long time to recover from loss?

 

[Neesy]

Not as much as I used to, but I do have regrets which sometimes seem hard to live with.

Relatively speaking does it take you a long time to recover from loss?

I used to bounce back fast then after Mom died that changed - it took quite a few years to get over her death.

Do you think maybe there are too many babies being born extremely prematurely these days - should they use extreme measures to keep them alive?

Spoiler

Hmmm - maybe that last one was a bit TOO serious - sorry if I offended anyone

 

[skimom2]

It's a good question, Neesy, and ethically it's a huge issue. If your idea of 'quality of life' is being able to live as close to an average life as possible, many times it's not in the child's best interest to intervene in extremely premature births. If 'quality of life' means being alive at all, extreme intervention is warranted. I tend to fall on that side of the fence, because you just never know what will happen. My uncle was born more than two months premature, in the late 50s. He weighed less than a pound and would fit in the palm of Grandpa's hand. The doctors said he didn't have a chance--he would likely die, and if he didn't, he would have terrible physical and mental issues. They would have let him die, but my grandpa and grandma were fierce in his defense. They took him home, caed for him night and day, and he's perfectly normal--the biggest of their three boys, in fact. If he'd been handicapped, maybe I would feel differently. I don't know.

Long, complicated answer, I know, but it's a complicated question.

Do you believe in life at any cost?

 

[Neesy]

It's a good question, Neesy, and ethically it's a huge issue. If your idea of 'quality of life' is being able to live as close to an average life as possible, many times it's not in the child's best interest to intervene in extremely premature births. If 'quality of life' means being alive at all, extreme intervention is warranted. I tend to fall on that side of the fence, because you just never know what will happen. My uncle was born more than two months premature, in the late 50s. He weighed less than a pound and would fit in the palm of Grandpa's hand. The doctors said he didn't have a chance--he would likely die, and if he didn't, he would have terrible physical and mental issues. They would have let him die, but my grandpa and grandma were fierce in his defense. They took him home, caed for him night and day, and he's perfectly normal--the biggest of their three boys, in fact. If he'd been handicapped, maybe I would feel differently. I don't know.

Long, complicated answer, I know, but it's a complicated question.

Do you believe in life at any cost?

Thank you for such a thoughtful answer. I think it comes from typing reports about kids who are hooked up to nasogastric tubes who have severe neurological conditions, suffering from seizures etc. Often these cases are so difficult the parent or parents give up on the child and they get raised by a caregiver who is paid to do it.

Life at any cost? (to answer your question) - that is a decision that should be made by the family I think. We should all have living wills so that in the event that a decision needs to be made, the family already knows what the person wants.

Now after saying that, the truth is - I don't have one yet!

Have you ever give money to someone who was down on their luck?