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Good attitude to have, Monica. A sense of humor has gotten many of us through some really tough challenges. People will pick apart something b/c that's all they know how to do; never an original thought of their own, just criticism and insults. Keep laughing; the world needs more laughter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marigold2
I'm more than ready and willing to laugh and see humor in many things, and certainly am not the type to simply look for people to criticize. Humor is important, but I also believe empathy and compassion are very important. To share a private joke with close family or friends is one thing, putting it out there for the world to see on a message board in a controversial forum is opening it up for differing opinions and disagreement. I'm 100% positive not everyone here would agree with some of the things I've found funny and laughed at, but I also am careful with whom I share personal experiences with; close friends and family, because they know me and there won't be any misunderstandings.
I grew up with constant mocking of the Catholic faith and many derogatory priest and nun jokes, and I know how wearying that can be to some very kind and giving people. Maybe a smile and a wave would have brightened their day as much as your laughing about their vows and "dour looks" did yours. My previous post was meant to give another perspective without just throwing out a 1-line personal insult.
Why Donna, how nice of you to speak to me, first time ever!!!:D I too, am entitled to my opinion.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by moosmom
Very well put K9Soul--- a sense of humour is one thing but to turn it into something else and feel you're entitled to make fun of someone is totally digusting.
Yes, it might be her opinion but sometimes an opinion is best kept to themselves. I too was and still am able to chat and laugh with my daughter about anything, including sex, but heaven forbid we should make fun of someone because they had a serious expression...wonder how many people would sit in a car and laugh their heads off after attending the funeral of a family member.
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Thank you Mary. I am sure nun had a better time on that plane ride then the sister who sat next to your handsome, talented and incredibly funny son. Had I been sitting next to him we would have probably been thrown off for laughing too loud or starting a congo line.
As for the nuns they did not even look our way, they were too busy in their own world.
As for posting private things on PT.
Here on PT we talk and share all kinds of personal info. Births, deaths, finanical, cheating, being fired. I feel it is a safe honest place for me to post and be myself. Not everyone is going to like what I say however when one person is down on their luck here, we put our differences aside and jump in to help and support. We are a loving, somewhat disfunctional family and it is great.
If I see you in the Macy's parking lot I will call your name and hit you with a snowball. Then I will ask you where you want to go for coffee after you lob one back at me. It's how I roll.:D
LOL I was brought up Lutheran so I wil forgive you for being Catholic.Quote:
Originally Posted by chocolatepuppy
Lutherans always think of themselves as more enlightened.
It's a load of crap.
They are just as confused as every one else.
a Baptist would never do that....unless they were absolutely sure no other Baptists saw them do it. They're just as messed up as the rest of us, but they're paranoid about it, LOL
that's the basis of the following words of wisdom: Never take a single Baptist fishing with you, always take at least 2. If you only bring one, he'll drink all of your beer.
Thanks for forgiving me for being Catholic Monica!:) You do have a sense of humor(as do I even though some may crawl out of the woodwork to diss me) I, of course, was not seriously making fun of your body. You are an attractive woman. I find you a ray of sunshine somedays, other days, well, I don't agree. But strike me dead because I voiced my opinion.:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marigold2
Anyways, there's a woman who goes to my church who looks a LOT like you. Is it you?:p And for the record, I still think this is an ignorant thread.;)
No I don't go to church any more. Have not gone in years. I sent my kids to a private Lutheran school and when my daughter was in second grade her married teacher was having some fun time with the married principle.
That kind of soured me. It was a very very big scandle.
But even more then that was their attitude of being better then everyone. Better then the Catholics and every other religion, they were the TRUE religion they had all the answers. Every one else was wrong and by the way the earth was only 5000 years old. How frigging crazy is that? :eek:
Why thank you for saying I am nice looking? Do you want to get together for lunch. I promise not to flash you. Just make sure I don't have more then two Lemon Drops because after that, all bets are off.
Do bring an extra pair of panties, we will be laughing a lot.
Yes, we should get together someday, we don't live that far from each other. Be careful, I am known to be quite a clown.:cool: We may need Depends.;)
HAH !!!! You're such a wag sometimes Monica :p
I would have loved to have been there to share in that with yourself and daughter. You've got a sense of humour like me. :D
Where do you live? I'm in Ohio, too. If you'd rather not say but PM me instead, please do.Quote:
Originally Posted by chocolatepuppy
Those nuns probably have already seen worse in life then a flashing. :D It probably would of made their day or they would of whipped out their rosaries & started praying a bunch of hail marys for you naughty girls. :D
P'md you Mary.:)
Just PM'd you back. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by chocolatepuppy