9/11 was a kick in the complacency for our country...



Poor kids. It had to be the toughest on them. 3,251 children lost a Parent on that day.

9/11 i was in 8th grade.
I walked in our living room and my mom was staring at the TV. I really didn't get what was happening. When i got to school everyone was freaked out, half the school wasn't there because their parents were scared. Our teachers tried to explain what happened, and it made me angry to hear about it.

That was the day i became a true patriot, and really pissed off. As well as Republican . =]

you were in 8th grade? .. i was in 7th .... i am the youngest regular on here??? i turned 19 2 months ago ....i there anyone younger than that here ??? just wondering

Amen to that, JRyan. If you have ever heard the Garth Brooks sound, We Shall Be Free - that is what I would like to see our world become one day. "When the last thing we notice is the color of skin and the first thing we look for is the beauty within - we shall be free."

that would be soo great if the world was that way never looking at your outsides but its soo obvious it isnt in this town i live in ... i cant go anywhere without someone following me through the store becos they think im going to steal ...and i would NEVER steal... but they just look at me and think i am trash ... but i hope to change their minds .. even if thet follow me around i am always polite to them just to show them i am a good person

I'm pretty sure your the youngest. I turn 20 in October.
I thought there was a shipper who might've been younger than me, but i haven't seen her in a long time so actively you definitely are the youngest.

I have always tried to judge people by WHO they are and how they the treat me. It burns my a$$ when people judge others on they way they look. I think that's one of the greatest things about this forum - we have some of the greatest relationships here based on who we are, not what we look like. Wouldn't it be great if it could be like that all over? (BTW - I KNOW you're a good person Tasha - just the way you are, don't change a thing!)

it is a great thing to have people from so many places/background/cultures soo on come here and just discuss the things that we have in common ..and its great .. i think more people should focus on how people are alike instead of always focusing on their difrences

Has anyone see the commercials for the A-List Awards on Bravo? Sorry if this has been discussed previously, I have been busy in real-life.

Anyways, Kathy Griffen is hosting. It is mostly for their "reality shows", but it did say pop culture too. I wonder if CI will be included in something. They are having a contest for 2 tickets to attend.
I think I will sign up.

One minute to Pas De Deux on Bravo. One of my top 5 favorites!

Hey. Thanks, Jryan. I know I can always count on you.



Hey. I don't know you so, are you a minority in your town? Is that why you think they feel that way?



Hey. You are probably talking about Oliviafan. I think she is now 15 but hasn't been posting anywhere anymore. I am 27.

Andy

Yeh, everything was in flux for about 20-30 years after World War II. But, maybe it isn't just our generation, just with age, all of a sudden you realize that "current events" have now become "History."
After all, our parents saw the Great Depression, Nazi Death Camps, World War II and I have no doubt a lot of very nasty things happening with racial overtones. My grandmother talked about the Spanish-American War and gassing in the trenches in World War I, etc.

I think the difference to the "Baby Boomers" is the fact that we had TV; all of a sudden, things that couldn't be seen or experienced except if you were physically present, were being seen almost as they happened, on a daily basis in our Living Rooms on the nightly news. We couldn't glamorize war or ignore the abuses to others any more; our generation rose to the occassion and tried to make changes. The old establishment fought us as it is natural to resist change. And it resulted in Riots and Assassinations not only in the U.S. but around the World.

Andy:

You may not remember me, I was a new member last August/September when you were occupied with weddings and new houses, etc.

Glad to see you back. Was sad to hear about your father-in-law and hope you and your wife are feeling better now.

Though I can't remember who it was, I think there was someone on the Board a few months ago that was celebrating their 13th Birthday. As for me, I'll turn 58 this year, making me one of the two or three "eldest" on the board.

Here's a little update to the extent I can remember details.

I think the combination of the Writer's Strike and 6 months between new episodes has taken a toll on the membership. After all, there is only so many comments you can make about Bobby's Tie Clips, who is shipping who, or episodes that have been repeated 15-20 times. I think that as the new episodes start being aired, several missing members will return and a bunch of new ones will sign on.

OldGoalie has been minding the Kathryn Erbe/Alex Eames Fan Club in Bubba's and your absence; but, sometimes appears to be talking to him (or her?) self. I expect he'll be glad to have someone else with whom to share the admiration.

One or two names you may not know well. VDOVault is serving in the role official tracker of contract negotiations and strikes. FlashyMom was the main contact for feeding the strikers and welcome-back cakes for the writers, crew, and actors after the Strike. I mainly post Schedule Information on the Marathon Thread (every month I combine all the schedules and break them down by Season). And, of course, Bug, jryan, and others (including myself) are still urging members not to create new Threads every few minutes, though we seem to be fighting a losing battle.

Haven't heard from YankeeFan, KRodgers, and some other frequent posters for quite a while.

i have a tats and piercings and a mohawk and people around here think if you are into alternative music you are poor . I dont know why i own my own home i work for a post office i am a normal person who just happens to like a difrent style and sub-culture . my town is very small in ky and very back woods area.

i want this song played at my wedding ..

Anyone else but you-The Moldy Peaches

if you want to hear it go here

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4iTwBI5wrXk

Garth Brooks is about the only "country" I listen to. My mom has turned me off country music...long story. Anyway, We Sall Be Free is one of my favorite songs as well. If the world was like that...it would be a much nicer place to be, for everyone.




WORD!!!



AGAIN>>>WORD!!!!!

Im on chat box if you cant get on it is cool

Hey Tasha...Im there!

With You- Sum41

thats what i want at my wedding.

You're getting married? How did I miss that? Congratulations!!!

Does Sam sing? If so, you two could sing this song to each other. That would be cool.

This is all so true. The media coverage has made us all so aware. I am proud of the fact that our generation has been so instrumental in changing many of the injustices in our society. The youth of today can't hardly imagine the prejudices that were a part of our generation. Sadly there are still some of those around. I was fortunate to have been raised by my father. There was never a derogatory remark made in our house as to race, color and etc. I am sorry I can't say the same about my mothers household.
Here is a little story about my grandfather on my fathers side. I was riding thru town with my grandpa one day and had overheard my mother's people's mean spirited remarks. I was very small and didn't know any better. Anyway there was a black man standing on the street and I said to my grandpa, look at that n-----. I got the dressing down of my life. Grandpa told me that man was a friend of his and he was a man, the same as himself. I still, after all these years, remember how ashamed and embarrassed I felt. I consider myself very fortunate to have had his and my father's influence thru out my life.

Obviously Jryan you do not share any of the racist views you were raised with. There were racists in my family also, as I am sure is true with most everyone. We are on the verge of wonderful history. I think it is going to happen. One of the things I love about this forum is that we get to know each other first without the influence of first impressions by sight. Eventually we do figure out race, age and etc but by that time we already like and respect each other and it just doesn't matter. You and I won't see everyone the same color but it will be a wonderful day.

Good Choice!




Good idea! ..... yes im geting married at the begining of 09....::jumps up and in joy!::

Congratulations to Sam. He is a lucky guy!


Last week some may remember me whining and working myself into a tizzy over taking the "T" into Boston to meet my son's gf's parents. Their flight got in too late. After all that worrying and guilt it never came to pass anyway which is a good reminder in general when it comes to life. Most things that you worry about never happen or aren't as bad as you think they're going to be or while you are worrying about one thing something else happens.

Well yall I am more worried, my family doctor acted like it wasn't that big of a deal, so maybe it isn't, but last night, I was showing my husband, how my doctor made the hernia stick out more, by doing a situp. Well when I did that I noticed it got bigger, instead of being a ball, it is now, 10inches long and 6 inches wide, I called my surgeons nurse again, finally got to talk to her, so I should hear something back today or tomorrow, nobody seems panicy but me, so guess it isn't a big deal, I am a nurse, but never delt with this, I did mostly ob, and peds. I just can't eat too much, which I guess is good, but now I think I won't continue to do my water arobics, think I will stick to just walking, don't want anymore poping out.

Jryan.

I hope everything works out for you!

Eeeek. Hope everything gets better for you Jryan, that sounds pretty scary.

OMG OMG !!!! I GOT THE JOB AT THE BAKERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS! I knew good things would happen for you. Good Luck!

I am so thrilled for you! When do you start?

Wednesday becos i dont have work at my other job that day..i gotta work at my other job tomorow

That is great! Congratulations!

Someone e-mailed this me today and I thought I'd share it for anyone who has time. It's very sweet and makes you 'think' about the difference we make in people's life

http://www.simpletruths.com/simpletruths/a...mo=stsr

Thanks judy! .. im soo excited !!! i love cooking and bakeing !! .

Congrats and good luck!

I've seen this before, but I get all teary eyed each time I watch it!

Word,


Congrats, maybe one day you can teach me how to bake!

makes me want to do something cool at Target. Though i get yelled at more than smiled at because everyone wants something out of stock or the Nintendo Wii.

That sounds a bit weird!! I guess if no-one else os hitting the panic button you should be okay... maybe it is now just a bit of a weak spot and that is why it peeps out more now... it has learned where to go. Hope it's all okay.

Cloggs

Yeay for you!!!

You go bake girl. Hope you enjoy it.

Cloggs

You'll be a great wife, tasha! As long as Sam doesn't mind your obses-- er, I mean FOCUS on VDO.



Way to go, tasha!

I hope everything is ok, Jryan. Our thoughts are with you!

Yep that works for me.
I am a firm believer in treating people how you wold want to be treated and giving and doing without expecting to be rewarded for it but because you want to do it or feel that it is right.

My mum sometimes tells me that I am too trusting or to ready to believe the best in people but I like to think that you give what you get and if you give honesty you will get it back, and if you don't then that is up to the other person but at least you know that you come from a place of caring and love.
May be a it simplistic but it works for me.

Just think... doesn't it make you feel good when you meet someone on the street or anywhere and they smile at you, sending you good vibes and good thoughts... why not return the favour?!

Cloggs

Thanks for the Congrats everyone!!!!!

and to spook sam has gotten used to my FOCUS on VDO hahah ... i get to say how hot he is



as long and sammycan talk about how pretty she is

She's a stick figure. (So skinny! Oh, to have that problem...)

Don't drive to Key West then. You'll have to cross Seven Mile Bridge. Yes it really is seven miles. They even have signs on Marathon, the island before the bridge, that you may want to top off your tank before heading out.


I remember Oklahoma City, I was getting ready to leave my Mom's house to go to Savannah, but ended up staying an extra day because I was watching it on TV. I don't recall Regan, and JFK was before I was born.

I actually saw the Challenger explode as I was standing on the ball court in elementary school. We were watching yet another launch go over our heads, when suddenly it kinda went poof and there were two trails that didn't keep going... The teachers rushed us inside after that, and turned on the TVs in the classrooms.

I was getting ready for a class and had turned the TV on for something to listen to so I would wake up, and as I was flipping channels I saw the first tower with smoke coming out on two stations. I stopped to look and according to the reports, there was a terrible accident where a plane was believed to have lost control and crashed into the World Trade Center just a few minutes before.

I was on the phone with my mom when a reporter put out the speculation of a terrorist bombing like Oklahoma or something. I was saying "The person on TV speculates that it might be terrorists." My mom said, "I think they might be overreacting a bit." Moments later I watched on live TV the second plane hit. After asking my mom if she had seen it, I said "Well, I guess the terrorist question is answered."

I didn't go to class that day. i called all my friends and we spur of the moment decided to all go up to our friend J's house and game. We didn't get very far with the game, but it was OK, we all recognized that no one wanted to sit through it alone.


Hooray!!! Are they going to train you to do decorating too? That's a good skill to have. Watch that you don't take too many samples or your jeans might get snug.

I'm a nurse and I would be worrying about it too, JRyan. But as long as you let the doctor know if its changing and he/she isn't worried. I'll be praying for you.



Awesome, Tasha!

yea she is .. but his thing for her is her BIG blue eyes ... sammy has a thing for blue eyes with dark hair he even says she is too skinny ..

I always wanted to have blue eyes. Mine are hazel.

mine are blue .. and kinda crazy lookin' hahah
... alil tooo big in my opinion

Wow, those are BLUE eyes.

You are so secure, tasha. You're not afraid to post big photos of yourself. I think that rox. I won't even post a LITTLE pic of me. I never had a great self-image even BEFORE I was heavy.