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I totally agree Zono... I just wish they would respect the fact that are people in this world that are not part of their crowd.

Quote from: Griffin NoName on December 23, 2011, 02:18:26 AM
Yes, exact dates are suspect. But people don't like variations.

Don't know about Mitras, the Solis invictus was celebrated for 12 days by the Romans starting on the Winter Solstice day.

At the local Walmart checkout... after fighting the crowds and my 7 year old high on sugar for two hours, while the machine is doing its magic charging....
the attendant takes upon herself to educate me
"Is this your Xmas shopping?" - she goes with a very evident judging demeanor
"Yes" I respond while getting my bags into the cart
"Xmas is all about Jesus, you know?" she goes pointing proudly at the large badge on her chest and pursuing her lips in a disapproving manner

I look at her almost flabbergasted.

For a split second I want to lie and tell her that I am Jewish just to see that smirk of superiority and self righteousness disappear into an embarrassed "I am sorry".

I also so want to tell her that the actual day of birth Jesus is actually unknown (and the most prominent theories tend to identify a late September-mid October date) and that the day of Xmas was chosen in the 4th century CE based on the fact that it  coincided with the Pagan celebration of Rebirth of the Sun God (The Roman - natalis solis invicti or Mithras, the Iranian "Sun of Righteousness") so that the Pagans repression and forced conversion to Christianity would be easier on them.

Then I looked at her, smiled and thanked her for her help and walked on.
Why waste my breath on someone with such an evident narrow mind?

Egg Nog with Brandy and a dash of Cinnamon

Quote from: Aggie on December 22, 2011, 05:12:51 PM
Unsweetened cranberry juice.

What is that? your period??? (LOL - from The Departed)

Have you guys seens this LMFAO!!!!

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/benetton-s-controversial-unhate-ads-1321492332-slideshow/benetton-unhate-obama-hu-jintao-dps-ssh-jpg-photo-005624332.html

Quote from: pieces o nine on November 12, 2011, 07:10:05 AM
I had very mixed feelings looking at the gallery.

I agree with Zono: who leaves such small children alone to wreak such havoc? Oh wait, I know! The same people who let their little replicants act like vandals (not to mention visigoths) in public places, such as stores, right in front of their inattentive eyes.

Pisces... I sooo agree... They are all there when it's time to have the fun...
after that, they're too busy on their iPads/iPhones etc...

tortilla chips/ no dip... that is how much I want them!

Niiiice... well done you!

lipstick

Autum colors are splashing the trees here in cowland and deer family walk in my backyard.

I have harvested my Italian jalapenos (from seeds my grand ma gave me!!!) and C. and I are currently working at embroidering our Christmas (Yule) table cloth...

cross your fingrs... I am very doubtful it will make it on the table of Xmas 2011 

cheeze balls and pepsi

hey _made_ me change my name into my real name...

Nazis!

Seriously considering deleting account... it's useless anyway!

I went from White Zinfendel to Cake Vodka to Hypnotic... and it's only 8.30 PM!

Man thank go I have to see my shrink tomorrow...!

I am very sensitive to these topics given the fact that I have a little girl...

I have no words to describe the disgust I feel for these peoplewho should have been the keepers of this child innocence and only looked after their own interest...

I am SO glad my daughter is out of pubblic school!