Once when I was in grade school I got the skin on my package caught in my pant zipper. I didn't know what to do so I just stood there whimpering. Then the class bully walked into t... moreOnce when I was in grade school I got the skin on my package caught in my pant zipper. I didn't know what to do so I just stood there whimpering. Then the class bully walked into the washroom and asked me why I was being a big baby and crying. I explained what was going on and he said - eeeeey you have to pull the zipper down then he left. The next day he started talking to me and we eventually became friends. Cheers!
For me: having clean fingernails (minor), and the fact that the acquisition of and consumption of alcohol has such importance to so many people (major).~
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by Father Alexander Schmemann
This is an incredibly insightful and penetrating essay which, when written decades ago in the sixties, probably applied almost solely to America. Unfortunately, after the fall of Communism secularism began to make steady inroads into historically Orthodox countries. While in Romania in January, 2008, I distinctly remember the highly esteemed Bishop Vasile of Cluj-Napoca remarking with great sadness that secularism was perhaps the greatest threat to the Church in Romania, and that stemming its tide seemed almost hopeless. Other pious Romanians lamented the abrupt loss of morality and Christian virtue in general that began... less
1) It's never too late. If you've been trying to sell your car for 20 years without success, that is no reason to give up hope.2) You have to put your car out there.3) Remembe... more1) It's never too late. If you've been trying to sell your car for 20 years without success, that is no reason to give up hope.2) You have to put your car out there.3) Remember, the buyer is just as nervous as you are.4) Don't put your buyer on a pedestal. It's up to them to impress you, not the other way round.5) Exercise Drive your car every day6) Shower Wash your car every day7) Be honest.8) Fake it till you make it. If you convince yourself that your car is a Ferrari, buyers will see it as a Ferrari.9) If a buyer rejects your car because it's ugly, then it just proves he or she is shallow. You deserve someone better.10) If you find you can't sell your car, maybe you need to lower your standards. Be realistic - you're not going to get an aristocrat or a movie star to buy your car.11) Don't seal the deal on a first date meeting with a potential buyer. The buyer will respect your car more if you make him wait.12) My friend manages to sell two, maybe three, cars every week, and they're way uglier, slower an... less
I kind of think that when he said "many people" he was talking about himself - sort of like when the Queen of England says "we are not amused" but she is referring to herself. And ... moreI kind of think that when he said "many people" he was talking about himself - sort of like when the Queen of England says "we are not amused" but she is referring to herself. And I also think that the horrible things he is talking about are him having to pay back taxes. He also might of meant it as a treat which kind of seems more likely. Cheers and happy New Year!
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After I realised that Rosie may not be able to get back on answerMug I started fearing for America and the World. Rosie was dedicated to saving America by facing and fighting Donal... moreAfter I realised that Rosie may not be able to get back on answerMug I started fearing for America and the World. Rosie was dedicated to saving America by facing and fighting Donald J. Trump and anybody who looked or acted like him. So in her absence I figured I better continue her work. I think I have been very diligent at continuing Rosie's work so a trophy or medal would be helpful in continuing her work in the New Year. Cheers and Happy New Year!
Is there an easy way to obtain a famous person's contact address to which to simply send a fan letter? A real hold-in-your-hand fan letter to someone you like?When I was young, I s... moreIs there an easy way to obtain a famous person's contact address to which to simply send a fan letter? A real hold-in-your-hand fan letter to someone you like?When I was young, I started writing fan letters all the time, so somehow "back then, it was easier to do. As years go by, it becomes more difficult (for me, at least).Among others, I've received autographed individualized letters (and/or individualized-to-me autographed photos) back fromIsabel SanfordAlfred HitchcockSally StruthersGreg LouganisMelody BeattieMorris BermanJohn RussoClive BarkerMary Tyler MooreArnold BrownAnna QuindlenMartha Frick Symington SangerIsaac KramnickRosie O'DonnellElizabeth MontgomeryJohnny NashOn the web, every time I try to find a contact address for someone famous on the web, I get questions like "Are you an organization?" "Are you a league?" Are you a booking agent?" And I need to create an account of some kind.Heck, all I want to do is send a person a thank-you letter and that I admire his of her work. less
Twas the night before Christmas at Mar-a-Lago and not a creature was stirring — except for the former president who was ranting. “Merry Christmas to EVERYONE, including... moreTwas the night before Christmas at Mar-a-Lago and not a creature was stirring — except for the former president who was ranting. “Merry Christmas to EVERYONE, including the Radical Left Marxists that are trying to destroy our Country, the Federal Bureau of Investigation that is illegally coercing & paying Social and Lame Stream Media to push for a mentally disabled Democrat over the Brilliant, Clairvoyant, and USA LOVING Donald J. Trump, and, of course, The Department of Injustice, which appointed a Special ’Prosecutor’ who, together with his wife and family, HATES ’Trump’ more than any other person on earth,” Cheers and Happy New Year! less
It is thought that Sobhraj murdered at least 20 tourists in South and Southeast Asia, including 14 in Thailand. He was convicted and jailed in India from 1976 to 199... moreIt is thought that Sobhraj murdered at least 20 tourists in South and Southeast Asia, including 14 in Thailand. He was convicted and jailed in India from 1976 to 1997. After his release, he retired, promoting his infamy in Paris. Sobhraj returned to Nepal in 2003, where he was arrested and tried and received a life sentence. On 21 December 2022, the Supreme Court of Nepal ordered his release from prison because of his old age, after he had served 19 of the 20 year sentence. On 23 December, he was released and deported to France. less
