Thursday, January 26, 2017

If You're Tired of Arguing with Strangers on the Internet..... ~Barack Obama

None of you are stranger than me.

A comment from me-at this point in my life-is never meant argumentatively.  Years back I could expostulate with desire & vigor. If truth spoken,once in a while, I'd also bitch someone down.  I no longer have the desire to use up my catch-as-catch-can lesser energies on that any longer.  I may not get your point.  I may not agree with your point. BUT I never go to your comment section to argue a point.  If I want argument(which it so happens I no longer do), my schizophrenic mind argues with itself & admonishes me in painstaking detail frequently.

Now I like AS PEOPLE those who I read.  Only criteria. Some of you are far from me religiously. I'm an atheist, but I do worship Deer whenever I am lucky enough to see them. Some are far politically. I'm a Libertarian who has voted mostly Republican, but I also greatly admire Jimmy Carter, Barney Frank, &(loved)Tip O'Neill. And some of you are of higher- at times confusingly so- intellect.  Mark O., you are the trifecta ;). None of this constitutes a problem for me because kindly read the first sentence of this paragraph again. 

My list of Not Worth It has grown exponentially with schizophrenia.  I've unkept much from my past that I should not have, but I do value what I have kept more.  You are worth it.  Thank you for sharing your (sometimes counter)viewpoints, thoughts, & your lives with me. 

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  1. I too love Jimmy Carter. Just yesterday I checked the Maranatha Baptist Church website to see if he was still teaching Sunday School there, and he is! I just wish we could go one more time and have our picture taken with him and Ros. I'm a Libertarian who used to be Republican, but have totally turned my back on that party. I'm ashamed of their choices. Our country is broken. The end.

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    1. Donna~He's 90, an avid painter, still wood-works, recovered from cancer recently, & is still teaching Sunday School(I didn't know that last part, thanks). He also just happens to be a National Treasure.
      I understand The End. Unfortunately, I truly do.

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  2. i appreciate all your support and feedback over the years.

    xxalainaxx

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    1. I do.not.even.have.the.courage.to.ask.you.how.you.feel.about.DeVos.
      I am happy times 50 for every drop of love & joy you & Tony share.

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  3. i call her the 'charter school barbie' now. her foundations and lobbying groups are part of what destroyed the schools in detroit. now that she wants to do to white folks'poor children what she's done to rest of the students, maybe someone will actually stand up for her. believe you me, the wealthier (white) districts will find a way to not take vouchers from the inner city kids as well....


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  4. Mmhh... I never think I'm not confusing -- as far as my politics, at least. But ignore my occasional snappishness. It is merely the exhaustion of someone at times overwhelmed whether to be a political writer or a creative writer; or rather, how to do both against a clock that tics louder and louder every day. And wanting to make a damn living at it, too.
    I appreciate so much you unwavering and unconditional love support on all fronts. I hope you know you have mine.

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    1. Ha, I used to not find you confusing at all. My cognitive processing speed has slowed with my disorder, plus I hear voices often now...sooo. This isn't about your snappishness though(& we've all got some).

      I find myself striking the X on the right top of the screen more often, when in the past I'd(sometimes) write: WELL, ACTUALLY.... or I never find that to be the case BECAUSE... The few core people I(still) read now, I feel mostly protective of in a sense, not adversarial toward(barring a day of ramped up paranoia).

      Also, I'm pretty strange now & I don't want to inadvertently hurt anyone's feelings.

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  5. "I'm an atheist, but I do worship Deer whenever I am lucky enough to see them."

    This brought a smile to my face because I understand completely. Someone online once wondered how atheists can be happy. One of my friends wrote, "Beth is probably the happiest person I know." I find my happiness in the beautiful world around me, and yes, I find an almost spiritual joy when I see a doe with her twin fawns in the back yard. It's joy without deity and it suits me just fine...which you obviously also understand!

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  6. I love reading your posts. As you know, I am religious, but I don't care that you are not. :) I always enjoy getting comments from you and reading what you have to say in your blog. As for the List of Not Worth It, mine has grown over the years as well. My family is Worth It. My friends, even the online ones, are Worth It. My own peace of mind is Worth It. Differences of opinion when coming from someone I respect, like, appreciate, are Not Worth getting bent out of shape over. Sorry I haven't been around recently. I have drifted away from reading blogs, but this week have put some real effort into catching up with a few friends. Hope you are doing well.

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    1. Differences of opinion when coming from someone I respect, like, appreciate, are Not Worth getting bent out of shape over.

      I love that & when I am not juggling too many mental health(or unhealthy)balls, I always follow it. I wish it was always blanket. When it is not, I stay away from blogging & commenting.

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