Bret

I hear a lot of christians who spew hate out of their mouths on a regular basis and then say that "it's in the Bible" to somehow lessen the fact that they are being mean-spirited and harsh. I hear so many pulling verses out of the old testament to support their beliefs that being gay is a major sin. I also hear them saying that god is perfect and therefore can make no mistakes, yet they seem to think that being homosexual is the worst sin of all. Up there with murder and bestiality. What I want to know is, why so many christians ignore this verse from John, Chapter 13, verse 34-35:

34)A new commandment I give unto you: that ye love one another, as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

35) By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples: if ye have love one for another."

I'm not seeing a lot of love out there at all.

Bret

I have more of a green thumb than I thought! I planted some rose bushes about 15 feet from the front of my home and there is a large area between them and the house that is sort of neglected and, because of the roses (right now they are 15 feet high and in full bloom, even though it's September!), nothing will really grow there. I had thought to prune them and then transplant them closer to the house, and then plant some smaller flowers or flowering shrubs in front. What do you think, avid gardeners?!?

I mean the foes of abortion rights. I just think that it's interesting that women would let others tell them what to do in that case. If you were the victim or rape, incest, or if your life or the life of the child is in jeopardy? The people that I hear screaming anti-abortion epithets are usually men. Uh, last I heard, they didn't have much to do with it and I don't see them running around trying to adopt crack babies, AIDS babies, physically challenged babies or any babies for that matter. They just don't want you to exercise your right to do with your body what you will. What's your opinion - honestly?

About two weeks ago, I bathed my 10 year old Bijon, Ralphie. He hates the bath, but loves the blow-dry. I used a topical flea drop on him (the same one I've used before - vet recommended. Since then, he has virtually stopped eating (unless I hand feed him and then it's just a bit), walks kind of funny, like he's drunk and has problems seeing. I took him to my vet and was told that it was just age. I have problems believing this. His stool is also very wet and he seems to be losing weight yet his stomach seems swollen. What can I do? He is my baby and I hate to see him this way.

Thanks to all,

Bret

I was just wondering how many of you got to go and if it was your first march, what do you think? Will this help us as a community?

I am recovering from heart surgery and spent a few days feeling very depressed and old. My sister urged me to start thinking of the ways that life has blessed me and you know what? I started feeling better!I have a home, a car, a good job and plenty of people who love me. Even though I don't have much money, I still feel very fortunate. No one travels any road alone, although we sometimes think we're the only ones going through it. Let me know how you feel blessed!

I am currently in two homes at the same time. I own one that I'm trying to sell and leasing and living in the house of my dreams. The old house ( a townhome condominium) has been on the market for a year and no takers. I have reduced the price two times so far and have put about 2500.00 in the home for paint and some repairs. The condo is not in perfect condition, but with prices in the neighborhood already well below what most owners owe on the, my hope is that I'll at least break even on that mortgage. I am very frustrated that it won't sell. I have also been through two realty companies. Should I default on the mortgage? My current friends from whom I am leasing certainly won't care, but it will ruin my otherwise good credit. Should I try to rent the old property so that at least I have some money coming in? I don't relish being a land-lord, but I'll do it if that is the only way. Thanks to all serious replys!