Isolated Blurt Thread

[cloudy]

To interrupt:
Well, Siberian, technically, but in any case definitely not American.

I couldn't remember exactly where it came from, but knew it wasn't ours.

Thank you.

 

[Vermilion]

Of course I am.

I'm not very cuddly, but you can come to Abs with us, and rewrite the bible with Abs and I.

S'ok - the fiance obliged. I'd be glad to come and rewrite the bible. Bagsie Genesis.
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[cloudy]

S'ok - the fiance obliged. I'd be glad to come and rewrite the bible. Bagsie Genesis.
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You know, that has the potential to be a story.

We've already started on Genesis - there's 8 days in our week, though, and Eve wears Prada.

 

[ABSTRUSE]

You know, that has the potential to be a story.

We've already started on Genesis - there's 8 days in our week, though, and Eve wears Prada.

Don't forget about Schlubday.

 

[cloudy]

Don't forget about Schlubday.

Oops - 9 days.

 

[Equinoxe]

You have a big brain....can I touch it?

There'll be no awkward fumbles removing the skull, right?

I couldn't remember exactly where it came from, but knew it wasn't ours.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

The term is often used in reference to Native Americans, amongst others, but there is a great deal of criticism of that amongst both the groups themselves and academic, since it isn't respectful (either intellectually or in the usual sense of the word) of distinctions between the spiritual traditions of disparate ethnic groups.

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

Twat - I miss lou lou. (Should that be on the word association thread?) I was just getting to know her, and then she was gone.

 

[ABSTRUSE]

There'll be no awkward fumbles removing the skull, right?

Of course not, I've been practicing with honeydew melons and playing the "Operation" game.

 

[cloudy]

You're welcome.

The term is often used in reference to Native Americans, amongst others, but there is a great deal of criticism of that amongst both the groups themselves and academic, since it isn't respectful (either intellectually or in the usual sense of the word) of distinctions between the spiritual traditions of disparate ethnic groups.

You're right. Unfortunately, its use in reference to Indians has become so commonplace that most don't realize that we don't have "shamans," and never have. Our spiritual traditions seem to be sort of up for grabs these days, but I usually recommend that people wanting to learn actually get to know the people, and not the books. Although most feel that spirituality/religion is a very personal thing, I've never seen someone turned away or looked down on that asks a sincere question, and leaves their preconceptions behind.

That's the way of true learning, I believe.

 

[cloudy]

Twat - I miss lou lou. (Should that be on the word association thread?) I was just getting to know her, and then she was gone.

I miss her, too.

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

Unrelated:

The problem is, I don't actually read much porn, or erotica. Hardly any, in fact. I'm sure I've written more words than I've read.

 

[deathlynx]

Thoroughly disappointed that "the Donald" didn't have his head shaved.
*sigh* that was so fixed. bummah

D'uh But you can really see Vince's ears now that he's bald!

Unrelated:
The problem is, I don't actually read much porn, or erotica. Hardly any, in fact. I'm sure I've written more words than I've read.

I can so relate...well, at least online...I do read erotica novels but only ever seem to get around to reading here when it's contest time

 

[Vermilion]

You're right. Unfortunately, its use in reference to Indians has become so commonplace that most don't realize that we don't have "shamans," and never have. Our spiritual traditions seem to be sort of up for grabs these days, but I usually recommend that people wanting to learn actually get to know the people, and not the books. Although most feel that spirituality/religion is a very personal thing, I've never seen someone turned away or looked down on that asks a sincere question, and leaves their preconceptions behind.

That's the way of true learning, I believe.

<pines>
Perhaps that's what I was jealous of. I have tried, since I was 16, to teach myself various techniques or paths from reading about them. What I really want is a strong community of people to learn from *in person.* The virtual community is wonderful in so many ways, but when it comes to learning it just can't touch F2F.
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ps- sorry about the weird mood today.

 

[Equinoxe]

Of course not, I've been practicing with honeydew melons and playing the "Operation" game.

And to think, some people waste years in Medical School.

You're right. Unfortunately, its use in reference to Indians has become so commonplace that most don't realize that we don't have "shamans," and never have. Our spiritual traditions seem to be sort of up for grabs these days, but I usually recommend that people wanting to learn actually get to know the people, and not the books. Although most feel that spirituality/religion is a very personal thing, I've never seen someone turned away or looked down on that asks a sincere question, and leaves their preconceptions behind.

That's the way of true learning, I believe.

That treatment of religious traditions by modern society is sadly common, with many people blindly clamouring for some "ancient wisdom" (tinges, I fear, of "noble savage")--although often in cases with no living tradition remaining (unlike in the Americas). Amongst European cultures, the Celts in particular seem to attract all sorts of fanciful interpretations sold by assorted people of varying rigour, often with adopted Irish and Welsh names that are so contrived as to make the Irish and Welsh cringe.

There is no substitute for experiencing something. There are numerous books on any number of topics and while it is important to read all of the facts, no amount of facts amounts [phrasing chosen for the fun repetition] to experiencing the subject firsthand.

 

[MaeveoSliabh]

i have a flying screaming monkey with a green cape and hat.

 

[rgraham666]

i have a flying screaming monkey with a green cape and hat.

Cool.

 

[MaeveoSliabh]

Cool.

It's GREAT!!!

Got delivered this morning (along with two of it's brothers) and i ripped into the box. First thing the Bodyguard heard when he woke up was this SCREEEEECH!!! and a monkey landed on his head. He was pissed.

i ran.

 

[Vermilion]

C'mon you bugger - *cook* already. I'm starving.
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ETA: Goddammit - that was *deeeeeeeee-lish-ush*... even if I do say so myself... :rolleye:

 

[AppleBiter]

It's off!

 

[rgraham666]

Hi Apple. Nice to see you.

 

[AppleBiter]

Hi Apple. Nice to see you.

Hi, Rob! Nice to see you, too.

 

[rgraham666]

Hi, Rob! Nice to see you, too.

How's the little one?

 

[Vermilion]

Fiance and I are playing open-hand poker with a stuffed cat, lion and pig.
We're trying to teach ourselves to play...
It's still a surreal situation...
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[yevkassem72]

I accept that, and you are kind to say it in such a gentle manner.

I also accept what Cloudy says about the the pain of being the victim of malicious statements in the past, and feel her pain. And I admire her for acknowledging that she can be oversensitive.

I think we are working it out.

Poor Yev, he unwittingly finds himself in the middle of a pissing contest that was imported from another thread. And plays the role of mediator with dignity and aplomb.

Thank you, madamoiselle. It is madamoiselle, right? I have to keep guessing at women's marital status most times, which is tricky. Unless I can remember to look at the AH profile.

I hope that my relating my own experience has demonstrated why cloudy has become so upset.

 

[Fallenfromgrace]

Bugger, where has all my money gone?

i am not gonna have the ceiling amount to put in my ISA in one go come next week...arse...arse...arse.