Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

No Vested Interest

No Vested Interest's Journal
No Vested Interest's Journal
June 3, 2013

Expect EWTN to be as right-leaning as Fox News.

I imagine Raymond Arroyo will play a large part, a huge turn-off from my perspective.

June 3, 2013

Interesting that Bernie Sanders is listed

in that he is not a Democrat;
he just caucuses with Democrats, the same as Angus King.

June 2, 2013

Poor generalization; smug;

Too bad others have to be knocked while we're celebrating the good, decent act of another.

June 2, 2013

Librarian (retired)

Not in today's world.

The card catalogs are gone. It would be difficult to get access to appropriate books and materials.
Much of today's info is not in books.

I was more of an info specialist/reference librarian than into literature.

Haven't read a book cover to cover in years because nearly all my info comes through computers or the daily newspaper I still subscribe to.

June 2, 2013

Now that is beautiful-

A real pleasure for the eyes and heart.

He's a natural.

Isn't it great?

June 2, 2013

Except for the residents of Chinatown-

also shown.
But, in general, you're correct.

June 2, 2013

I use a credit card routinely, at stores, restaurants, gas stations-

I can't stand fiddling around in my purse and wallets for the correct bills not to mention the various cards the stores, etc. provide for discounts, etc.
Then I pay the credit card bill in full every month, and get some airline points along the way.

Can't imagine why that would bother anyone to see another using a credit card.

May 31, 2013

I'm thinking of the young people whom we recognize as saints-

Maria Goretti, Agnes, Tarcisius, Theresa of the child Jesus.
Also those to whom apparitions were made were/are often children - the children of Fatima, St. Bernadette.

Confirmation could and maybe should be delayed until the 12-13 year, when more conscious decisions can be made re religious beliefs.

May 31, 2013

He was eating a McDonald's, not

"at a neighborhood McDonald's".

Also, he was not the first one on the scene; Angel, across the street from Ariel's house, was there first, but doesn't communicate well in english, so newscasters chose Charles Ramsey for interviews.

That being said, if Charles Ramsey gets a few breaks as a result of his participation, more power to him. He seems like a good guy.

May 31, 2013

I disagree somewhat with those who say separate completely

from your family.
I my mind, it's always good and wise to leave the slightest opening, if only to your mother.

Obviously, she (and they) are ignorant of your real needs and likely would continue to hurt you if given a chance.
However, for your own sake, keep in touch with your mother - on her birthday a card, just wishing her well and letting her know you are getting along. - Nothing wordy, not even a return address if you feel that's best. But that small gesture will help diminish the hole you have in your heart re your family.

I have seen in my extended family the hurt and harm that can not be undone completely because of all the time gone by and times unshared. Thankfully, healing has been done, but only after the death of the instigator.

Please continue to keep in touch via DU. There is much kindness and empathy here, and there are those that can suggest means. even though small to bring you to the fuller life you deserve. (And you do deserve that, I hope you realize.)

Profile Information

Gender: Do not display
Hometown: Ohio
Home country: USA
Member since: Mon Oct 15, 2012, 02:46 PM
Number of posts: 5,166
Latest Discussions»No Vested Interest's Journal