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Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 13th November 2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 35,604
Posted By LibraryLady
i make it a strict rule not to rejoice over the...

i make it a strict rule not to rejoice over the deaths of others. Sometimes it's difficult.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 12th July 2020, 01:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,931
Posted By LibraryLady
Apparently a barrel of cleaning fluid caught fire...

Apparently a barrel of cleaning fluid caught fire and blew. it's not terrorism and there don't seem to be any major injuries.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 12th April 2020, 05:36 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 35,604
Posted By LibraryLady
Oddly enough, Tom Hanks's wife has a name! It's...

Oddly enough, Tom Hanks's wife has a name! It's Rita Wilson, and she's a very fine actor as well. Just thought I'd add that.
Forum: Welcome! 11th March 2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3,414
Views: 1,483,599
Posted By LibraryLady
Welcome,CFK. What are your interests here?

Welcome,CFK. What are your interests here?
Forum: Welcome! 7th March 2020, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3,414
Views: 1,483,599
Posted By LibraryLady
Welcome! Please stick around and join the fun.

Welcome! Please stick around and join the fun.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 19th February 2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3,606
Views: 357,624
Posted By LibraryLady
Oh dear god....

Oh dear god. (https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/19/europe/hanau-germany-shootings-intl/index.html)
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 13th February 2020, 05:47 AM
Replies: 3,606
Views: 357,624
Posted By LibraryLady
Nope. This one's on Ben Cardin.

Nope. This one's on Ben Cardin.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 12th February 2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3,606
Views: 357,624
Posted By LibraryLady
Sorry. I thought it was three. :(

Sorry. I thought it was three. :(
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 12th February 2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3,606
Views: 357,624
Posted By LibraryLady
Baltimore contributes to the thread: ...

Baltimore contributes to the thread:

https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2020/02/12/officers-shot-suspect-dead-baltimore-us-marshal-latest/
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th February 2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,970
Posted By LibraryLady
Is that really an issue here? I know it is...

Is that really an issue here? I know it is sometimes, but we don't even know if it's an issue with this.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 10th February 2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,970
Posted By LibraryLady
I hope so. I'm so tired of this.

I hope so. I'm so tired of this.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 10th February 2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,970
Posted By LibraryLady
Americans love guns more than they love their...

Americans love guns more than they love their children.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 8th February 2020, 05:42 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,970
Posted By LibraryLady
I don't even know what to say to this.

I don't even know what to say to this.
Forum: USA Politics 8th February 2020, 02:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,491
Posted By LibraryLady
I live in a state with closed primaries. In 44...

I live in a state with closed primaries. In 44 years of being eligible, I have never missed an election, primary, general, and just voted in my first special election. I firmly believe that voting is...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 2nd February 2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,571
Posted By LibraryLady
I'd never heard of this....person...before this...

I'd never heard of this....person...before this thread. I'm sincerely hoping I never hear of her again.
Forum: Welcome! 28th January 2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3,414
Views: 1,483,599
Posted By LibraryLady
My foot taps for you.

My foot taps for you.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 15th January 2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,129
Posted By LibraryLady
See?

See?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 15th January 2020, 07:51 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,129
Posted By LibraryLady
But that's just because they're so crafty.

But that's just because they're so crafty.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 5th January 2020, 05:30 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 35,281
Posted By LibraryLady
Please stay safe. You are needed.

Please stay safe. You are needed.
Forum: Welcome! 3rd January 2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3,414
Views: 1,483,599
Posted By LibraryLady
I'm in Baltimore, so I could keep an eye on the...

I'm in Baltimore, so I could keep an eye on the grave.
Forum: Welcome! 3rd January 2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3,414
Views: 1,483,599
Posted By LibraryLady
Well, I'm disappointed. Welcome!

Well, I'm disappointed. Welcome!
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 2nd January 2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 35,281
Posted By LibraryLady
No. I don't think this needs to be prolonged....

No. I don't think this needs to be prolonged. It's not relevant to the thread, which is partly my fault, you corrected me, I accepted your correction.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 2nd January 2020, 06:54 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 35,281
Posted By LibraryLady
I didn't. I asked why you used baby talk which...

I didn't. I asked why you used baby talk which appeared, not just to me, to be sarcastic. You did not intend it sarcastically, so there is no problem.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 2nd January 2020, 06:49 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 35,281
Posted By LibraryLady
I'm glad to hear it.

I'm glad to hear it.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 2nd January 2020, 06:47 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 35,281
Posted By LibraryLady
So the intent was not to ridicule. Thank you.

So the intent was not to ridicule. Thank you.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 2nd January 2020, 06:43 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 35,281
Posted By LibraryLady
I'm curious to know why you made the comment in...

I'm curious to know why you made the comment in baby talk, which seems to ridicule the concern.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 2nd January 2020, 06:22 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,129
Posted By LibraryLady
The fact that that is a reply to my post scares...

The fact that that is a reply to my post scares the hell out of me.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 1st January 2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,129
Posted By LibraryLady
Trump will be re-elected. Edited to make...

Trump will be re-elected.

Edited to make clear I think this would be a terrible thing, but I really do think it will happen.
Forum: Welcome! 31st December 2019, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3,414
Views: 1,483,599
Posted By LibraryLady
Impressive. Sounds like you're one of the good...

Impressive. Sounds like you're one of the good guys, and very welcome here.
Forum: Welcome! 30th December 2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3,414
Views: 1,483,599
Posted By LibraryLady
Welcome, Eleanor. It sounds like you're finding...

Welcome, Eleanor. It sounds like you're finding the right path. Do you mean pre-med?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 28th December 2019, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3,606
Views: 357,624
Posted By LibraryLady
Last night...

Last night (https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/2-dead-2-injured-in-shooting-at-warehouse-complex-in-north-harris-county/285-dad75a0d-b4e7-4e23-965c-fa6e9ef07499).
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 25th December 2019, 04:53 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 35,281
Posted By LibraryLady
Be safe, sweetie.

Be safe, sweetie.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th December 2019, 06:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,901
Posted By LibraryLady
Excellent information! I hope all of the...

Excellent information! I hope all of the suppliers are this ethical, and I imagine they are closely watched.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th December 2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,901
Posted By LibraryLady
I'm feeling better about the concept, but not...

I'm feeling better about the concept, but not about Dr. Phil.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 10th December 2019, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3,606
Views: 357,624
Posted By LibraryLady
Sigh....

Sigh. https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/12/10/jersey-city-shooting-4/
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 2nd December 2019, 01:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,901
Posted By LibraryLady
Triage and preventing needless worry are worthy...

Triage and preventing needless worry are worthy goals. How did you choose the service you use?
Forum: Welcome! 2nd December 2019, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3,414
Views: 1,483,599
Posted By LibraryLady
Hi! (I felt free)

Hi! (I felt free)
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 1st December 2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,960
Posted By LibraryLady
I thought that was an alpoca.

I thought that was an alpoca.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st December 2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,901
Posted By LibraryLady
Been there done that.

Been there done that.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st December 2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,901
Posted By LibraryLady
Exactly. It might be a case of the stopped clock...

Exactly. It might be a case of the stopped clock being right twice a day, but I've watched a lot of his show, for amusement and horror, and he's such a charlatan.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st December 2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,901
Posted By LibraryLady
"Doctor on Demand" and other telemedicine

I'm seeing a proliferation of online medical services, both physical and mental, and am, shall I say, skeptical about them? How does a doctor know when a patient isn't drug seeking or Munchausen? Can...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd November 2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,835
Posted By LibraryLady
Which is why I asked my question earlier. Is this...

Which is why I asked my question earlier. Is this something they are continuing from grade school or is it a new behavior?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 21st November 2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,835
Posted By LibraryLady
Do you know if he was a bully in middle or high...

Do you know if he was a bully in middle or high school?
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 17th November 2019, 06:45 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,636
Posted By LibraryLady
Which, again, explains the present dearth of...

Which, again, explains the present dearth of dragons.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 16th November 2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,636
Posted By LibraryLady
Haven't researched, but the myth of Perseus and...

Haven't researched, but the myth of Perseus and Andromeda springs to mind, so it might date back to Hellenic Greece.

ETA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perseus#Marriage_to_Andromeda
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 11th November 2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,915
Posted By LibraryLady
People think of Judaism as monolithic, but there...

People think of Judaism as monolithic, but there are dozens of sects with varying views of the Bible. However, I don't think any of them think of the bible as self-help. More as a set of laws.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 9th November 2019, 01:23 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,915
Posted By LibraryLady
Plus they encourage the "grief police" who...

Plus they encourage the "grief police" who supervise how you grieve. The closest I've ever come to violence was when a "friend" tried to instruct me on how to grieve for my nephew.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 7th November 2019, 06:44 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,915
Posted By LibraryLady
I read it. There was a lot of snorting involved. ...

I read it. There was a lot of snorting involved.



This is an interesting book (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KFJGT50/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1), less self help and more geared...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 6th November 2019, 02:51 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,915
Posted By LibraryLady
I hate the subtitle of that book I HATE IT. The...

I hate the subtitle of that book I HATE IT. The subtitle is "...and it's all small stuff." Is it NOT all small stuff. Some of it is very big stuff. It belittles people's problems and responsibilities.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 6th November 2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,915
Posted By LibraryLady
I had a very similar experience. If we could see...

I had a very similar experience. If we could see ourselve as others see us.
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