What's on your mind right now?

[Jeff Abbott]

there were warnings of flooding as the ground is still frozen under the snow. It creates a full on mess.

watch out for yourself and be safe

Edited January 8, 2014 at 10:23 PM by Jeff Abbott

[Del]

I will take care when I'm outside walking. .

[DionFanAlways]

Going to watch Red 2 this evening! I enjoyed the first Red.... fingers crossed that it's as good Edited January 9, 2014 at 01:53 AM by DionFanAlways

[chocolatechip15]

Going to watch Red 2 this evening! I enjoyed the first Red.... fingers crossed that it's as good

 

What is Red 2?! Is that a movie?

[DionFanAlways]

What is Red 2?! Is that a movie?

Yes, it's with Bruce Willis and Helen Mirren and ensemble cast. They retired spies. It was pretty good. See Red first though.

[Bell]

Yes, it's with Bruce Willis and Helen Mirren and ensemble cast. They retired spies. It was pretty good. See Red first though.

I've seen the first part and really enjoyed it. Please tell me if part 2 is worth it when you see it.

[Lu CelineFan]

Good afternoon!!!!

 

How is the cold today?

 

Here is still too hot.....

[Jeff Abbott]

I will take care when I'm outside walking. .

you'd better do

[Jeff Abbott]

such a powerful message :o

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqIuX5sS5uw

[Lu CelineFan]

Rain, tax

 

January´s theme.......

[DionFanAlways]

I've seen the first part and really enjoyed it. Please tell me if part 2 is worth it when you see it.

It's worth it Bell, cute sequel

[Del]

Rain, tax

 

January´s theme.......

a song better suited for me would be, Snow, Rain.... Ice. Haha

[DionFanAlways]

a song better suited for me would be, Snow, Rain.... Ice. Haha

Brrrr!!

[Stuart2007]

Hey people I know this probably is not the right place to discuss such a serious topic but I really have to get this off my chest cause its driving me up the wall.

 

At the weekend I watched a documentary on CNN about the gay men and woman in Uganda. This is one of the countries in this messed up world where gay people can get life behind bars just because of their sexuality.

 

The fact that was happening in Uganda didn't surprise me much, one of the reasons for the Ugandan crackdown on homosexuality did.

Several people interviewed mentioned how this government crackdown had become far worse after a group of American Evangelicals had visited the country to warn them of the dangers of homosexuality to the Ugandan people, a government spokesman also confirmed this visit had taken place and that the new laws were to protect the children of the nation.

 

As you can imagine this so called religious group have been spouting the exact same filth that they have been getting away with the U.S. They are basically trying to portray gay people as people who are trying to convert young kids to their evil ways.

 

Now the American public are not stupid and have rejected this propoganda thankfully. Yet I've seen on tv how not much is being done to stop these Evangelical's from holding up banners saying "kill all gays". I don't personally think thats any of my business, if the American gay community isn't willing or is not able to stand up to these hate preachers then that their own business.

 

The fact that they are being allowed to preach their hate in other countries is far more dangerous and must be taken serious

[Bell]

Hi people!

 

How is the cold today?

 

Here is still too hot.....

Here isn't cold, either. This week it feels more like March/April than January.

 

a song better suited for me would be, Snow, Rain.... Ice. Haha

Oh, I'd gladly send over some of the Bulgarian unusually warm weather...if I could.

 

Hey people I know this probably is not the right place to discuss such a serious topic but I really have to get this off my chest cause its driving me up the wall.

 

At the weekend I watched a documentary on CNN about the gay men and woman in Uganda. This is one of the countries in this messed up world where gay people can get life behind bars just because of their sexuality.

 

The fact that was happening in Uganda didn't surprise me much, one of the reasons for the Ugandan crackdown on homosexuality did.

Several people interviewed mentioned how this government crackdown had become far worse after a group of American Evangelicals had visited the country to warn them of the dangers of homosexuality to the Ugandan people, a government spokesman also confirmed this visit had taken place and that the new laws were to protect the children of the nation.

 

As you can imagine this so called religious group have been spouting the exact same filth that they have been getting away with the U.S. They are basically trying to portray gay people as people who are trying to convert young kids to their evil ways.

 

Now the American public are not stupid and have rejected this propoganda thankfully. Yet I've seen on tv how not much is being done to stop these Evangelical's from holding up banners saying "kill all gays". I don't personally think thats any of my business, if the American gay community isn't willing or is not able to stand up to these hate preachers then that their own business.

 

The fact that they are being allowed to preach their hate in other countries is far more dangerous and must be taken serious

Hi! This is a serious topic indeed, a serious problem all around the world. I mean, not only gay people but all people who are different in some way are being rejected from society in most countries. Unfortunately, Bulgaria is no exception. Everything/everyone who is concidered different is also concidered bad/dangerous. This is wrong but, sadly, too many people still think it's actually right.

[reamary]

Man I miss being in Canada!!! I want to go back there so bad!! Especially Ottawa, oh...

 

Talking about the weather, it's a really strange and unusual winter in Finland too, we're almost in the mid January, and we still haven't had ANY snow at any point, and it hasn't even dropped below zero!!! I'm starting to lose faith and starting to fear that this winter we won't see any snow at all..! Which would be the first time ever. I miss snow too! Man, I NEED TO BE IN CANADA.

[DionFanAlways]

Hi people!

 

Oh, I'd gladly send over some of the Bulgarian unusually warm weather...if I could.

 

Hi! This is a serious topic indeed, a serious problem all around the world. I mean, not only gay people but all people who are different in some way are being rejected from society in most countries. Unfortunately, Bulgaria is no exception. Everything/everyone who is concidered different is also concidered bad/dangerous. This is wrong but, sadly, too many people still think it's actually right.

Hi Bell!

Yes it is warm here today, Friday..... it was a high of 50 something Monday, That's Texas weather for ya!

 

Bell I love your answer to Stuart2007's post. Well said!

[nuts2you]

remarry I wish celine would wear this dress for MHWGO, for her paris show

[Del]

Man I miss being in Canada!!! I want to go back there so bad!! Especially Ottawa, oh...

 

Talking about the weather, it's a really strange and unusual winter in Finland too, we're almost in the mid January, and we still haven't had ANY snow at any point, and it hasn't even dropped below zero!!! I'm starting to lose faith and starting to fear that this winter we won't see any snow at all..! Which would be the first time ever. I miss snow too! Man, I NEED TO BE IN CANADA.

Ottawa has been very cold and has had a lot if snow from what I hear. You may not have wanted to have been there in the winter.

[reamary]

remarry I wish celine would wear this dress for MHWGO, for her paris show

 

Actually she did! That photo is from November 26th and that's the dress she wore for My Heart Will Go On.

 

Ottawa has been very cold and has had a lot if snow from what I hear. You may not have wanted to have been there in the winter.

 

I know, and that's part of what makes me want to be there even more! The Canadian winter was one thing I wanted to experience, I LOVE cold and snow! I mean I know it has been below -20 but that's what I love about winter. I'm weird I know, I don't know anybody else who loves those cold temperatures like I do... That's why I'm really miserable that we're having this black and warm winter here in Finland this year.

[Bell]

Hi Bell!

Yes it is warm here today, Friday..... it was a high of 50 something Monday, That's Texas weather for ya!

 

Bell I love your answer to Stuart2007's post. Well said!

Hello, Sherri! How are you today? Here the weather's still warm but getting cloudy. As for my reply to Stuart2007, I was just speaking my mind from experience. I myself am different in a way so I've been through...some hard times. So I know how it feels... Anyway... Now I'm enjoying a pretty nice weekend. Hope you're fine, too.

[sfbaysinger]

I was born in a very religious family who totally does not support gay/lesbian people. I Do. I Have To. I saw a friend come out and it was pure Hell for h im, plus it has happened to people here. "hate preachers" is a great term for them. In my opinion, this is a Perfect place to discuss this kind of thing, as I just found out that a close of friend opposes gay/lesbian and thinks they are wrong/sick. I don't know if I can continue being friends with this person. She claims her culture taught her this, and that she is not going to stray from it. And while I do believe in sticking by true values, Anything based on fear Cannot possibly be a value. There's a time to, at the very least, challenge the stereotypes we were raised with. How else is the world going to change? No, one person cannot do it alone, but it takes All of us. Anyway...my rant over! For now lol

[DionFanAlways]

Hello, Sherri! How are you today? Here the weather's still warm but getting cloudy. As for my reply to Stuart2007, I was just speaking my mind from experience. I myself am different in a way so I've been through...some hard times. So I know how it feels... Anyway... Now I'm enjoying a pretty nice weekend. Hope you're fine, too.

It is a beautiful weekend here! Warm though

[Bell]

I was born in a very religious family who totally does not support gay/lesbian people. I Do. I Have To. I saw a friend come out and it was pure Hell for h im, plus it has happened to people here. "hate preachers" is a great term for them. In my opinion, this is a Perfect place to discuss this kind of thing, as I just found out that a close of friend opposes gay/lesbian and thinks they are wrong/sick. I don't know if I can continue being friends with this person. She claims her culture taught her this, and that she is not going to stray from it. And while I do believe in sticking by true values, Anything based on fear Cannot possibly be a value. There's a time to, at the very least, challenge the stereotypes we were raised with. How else is the world going to change? No, one person cannot do it alone, but it takes All of us.

So true!

[Bell]

Let me once again cite what Christina said. 'Challenge the stereotypes we were raised with'. Interesting...and true. It reminded me of something I'm working on. Let's say...a short novel (or something). So one of the characters, an experienced man, once says to a younger woman 'The truth is, we live in a world gone all wrong... And we are forced to question our humanity in order to keep it', regarding war (my story is set during WW2). Our current discussion made me think and realise that the situation (sadly) hasn't actually changed that much. We still live in a world gone all wrong...

[Jeff Abbott]

I was born in a very religious family who totally does not support gay/lesbian people. I Do. I Have To. I saw a friend come out and it was pure Hell for h im, plus it has happened to people here. "hate preachers" is a great term for them. In my opinion, this is a Perfect place to discuss this kind of thing, as I just found out that a close of friend opposes gay/lesbian and thinks they are wrong/sick. I don't know if I can continue being friends with this person. She claims her culture taught her this, and that she is not going to stray from it. And while I do believe in sticking by true values, Anything based on fear Cannot possibly be a value. There's a time to, at the very least, challenge the stereotypes we were raised with. How else is the world going to change? No, one person cannot do it alone, but it takes All of us. Anyway...my rant over! For now lol

I especially like this part, you speak the truth sister.

[Bell]

On another note, less than 10 days to my forum anniversary. 7 years! Time does fly...

[Bell]

Going to bed now. Good night everybody!

[Lu CelineFan]

Let me once again cite what Christina said. 'Challenge the stereotypes we were raised with'. Interesting...and true. It reminded me of something I'm working on. Let's say...a short novel (or something). So one of the characters, an experienced man, once says to a younger woman 'The truth is, we live in a world gone all wrong... And we are forced to question our humanity in order to keep it', regarding war (my story is set during WW2). Our current discussion made me think and realise that the situation (sadly) hasn't actually changed that much. We still live in a world gone all wrong...

 

Yep. There´s a brazilian song from 70's (a reflexion about the contestatory movements at that time) that says "we´re still the same and we still live like our parents".

 

 

IMO, problem is we see the bodies with the eyes instead of "seeing" the souls with our hearts.

[sfbaysinger]

Well there's one problem a blind person can't have. LOL Bell you write too? Cool!