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Same here.

Finally some rain..

True. Quite likely given those six to three odds.

And half the country wants to make Pasolini’s Salo a reality.

Truth be told, finding out half the country is susceptible to cult mentality was distressing enough.. but the repercussions will be felt for decades to come. Should have to listened to my husband when he suggested we move to Netherlands years ago. But I guess it's never too late.

Going to be 43 for a few days this week. And summer only officially began today. Oi!

to go out naked would be enough clothes lol

And then you can get arrested and go to a nice cell with an air conditioner bwahahaha. Unless you go somewhere discreet or to the local nudist beach...

One of my students accidentally went to a local nudist beach and told the class she got the shock of her life seeing one of the teachers there, and a male teacher at that. Irreversible burnt-in images in her brain...

noone should ever use internet explorer. better use firefox.

Ha, yes! That too.

Reason for the Munchkins to come out and dance.

Well, officially it's still autumn where I live! ;)

Looks to be another drought season/cycle.

Is it a gossip community?

No idea, I haven't stayed here long enough to know. But wouldn't be surprised :)

Sure, out of embarrassment. Even common things can make some people uncomfortable, take menstruation, or defecating for example. Perfectly natural. Just a couple weeks ago, some people commented on my son who was playing and talking to himself, thinking it was rather funny instead of normal.

Also, not everyone knows that talking to yourself is normal or common. There's still a stigma about it that people think is related to mental illness.

My daughter just was full of self talk. It was so cute. Maybe it's comforting.

There's a dream thread here somewhere if you want to tell! :)

I wish I could relay it all but it was too chaotic to even put into words..not to mention I've forgotten most of it..

I grew up and still live in Temple. It’s a city but the conservative small town mentality still sneaks in. Even people who like rock and rap music tend to still vote for Abbott and Cruz.

Ahh I know some people from there, or at least grew up there. I hear ya about the small town mentality. It's hard to break through..

Where the ones who grew up there glad to be out of it? Besides my friends’ comic book shop and two video game stores, Temple is boring.

My past is marked by pain and failure to overcome. This makes me feel like my future is going to just be the same.

Best to avoid it!

Yeah. Not nice that place.

Just breathing wrong makes you the scum of the Earth on Twitter. It’s that ridiculous.

That sounds like a great library as well as a great community center. If people bring coffee they could spend the entire day!

Agreed! They have outdoor picnic areas and seating too.

I wonder how this would look in a bald man. Would they forget to polish their head in the morning?

Hope you had positive not negative reasons for distraction! :)

Ha neither. Just life. And a healthy dose of ADHD I think

:(

Respect.

What was the movie?

Secret life of Walter mitty

...and now I'm watching Signs (lol)

You are describing a way to avoid negative feelings. Generally, a person doesn't try to avoid positive feelings.

Yes for negative feelings. But keeping busy can generate positive feelings as well, as long as it's productive...

That's true.

It originates from a Gita story of arrogant King Hiranyakashipu who thought he should be worshipped over Vishnu and his son who disagreed. His evil aunt Holika tried to trick the son into being burned alive in a pyre, but instead was protected by Vishnu and Holika was burned instead. So it's about victory of good over evil ultimately. But also later about celebration of spring and joy, etc.

Isn't it also traditionally the Wedding anniversary of Ram and Sita?

I spent a lot of my youth in the ISKCON Krishna temple, and got really involved. It was over ten years ago, the last time I went, so I don't remember as much anymore, but I kind of remember some of the stories, and I can still sing a few bhajans by heart.

Do you say Haribol, or is that just a Hare Krishna thing?

No, their wedding is celebrated on Vivaha Panchami, different holiday. Holi is actually associated with Krishna and his lover Radha...

We don't say haribol but I know it's not only relegated to Hare Krishnas

It's a school project where kindergardeners give pep talks..

OH MY GOSH YES!! It was so cute. I went through and listened to all the options. Everyone should do this!

Totally. My favorite was the kid that suggested I buy myself a cookie and ice cream... Some wholesome advice right there :)