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What's going on in Afghanistan is very scary and very sad. :(
We can pray for the people of Afghanistan. Many are tired of the fighting, and just want a return to normal life. Not everything is as it seems. This might end badly, but not necessarily across the board. The Taliban, depending on who you ask, are sometimes just the locals. There have been split loyalties, and brothers reluctant to fight against brothers. They have internal issues to deal with, which contributed to our long stay.

My admittedly incomplete understanding of the situation is that a lot will come down to how those locals handle the various warlords who might try to take advantage of the power vacuum. Although the situation might look bleak at the moment, and some people may need to seek asylum, I don't think all hope is lost. It might turn into a breeding ground for terrorists, but it's also possible that their country might return to a semblance of its pre-Russian invasion prosperity. Only time will tell how well they manage.

I work with multiple people whose families are from there. The politics are complicated, for sure.
 
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Ive had a really busy weekend,yesterday I helped out at a music festival all day and on friday helped do prep work for it all day.
 
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Looks like someone created a dating show specially for @bèlla


The series, titled “Pride and Prejudice: An Experiment in Romance,” is an original format that will see a “heroine” looking for her “duke.”

Transported to a Regency-style England, a group of eligible hopeful suitors will have to win the heart of the heroine and her court.

I think @bèlla should apply to be on it.
 
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@MrMoe , how are you faring now that it has been a few days since you were last here, to my knowledge?

Feeling much better. Feeling more at peace and the negative thoughts are less.
 
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Today is the first day of classes.

I have been dreading this day all summer.

I should have refused renewal of my contract last year.

This is not the job for me.

I feel shame for doing it.
 
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Today is the first day of classes.

I have been dreading this day all summer.

I should have refused renewal of my contract last year.

This is not the job for me.

I feel shame for doing it.

I'm sorry you're feeling down. But I'm willing to bet there's not a student who feels ashamed to have your instruction. In fact, I think they're bettered because of you. One light in a sea of darkness. Don't underestimate your impact.

In the meantime, we'll pray you're led to a better situation more suitable for you.
 
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Looks like someone created a dating show specially for @bèlla


The series, titled “Pride and Prejudice: An Experiment in Romance,” is an original format that will see a “heroine” looking for her “duke.”

Transported to a Regency-style England, a group of eligible hopeful suitors will have to win the heart of the heroine and her court.

I think @bèlla should apply to be on it.

That's crazy. Reality shows used to be really popular. I watched a few in the early days. We had one along those lines about marrying a millionaire. They gather the worst snippets! Many did it to gain notice before social media took off.

I'd need a wardrobe and lots of jewels of course! And I love Bridgerton. :happyblush:
 
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I made sure I paid my cellphone bill just before sundown last night, so I didn't have to do any transactions on Shabbat. I woke up this morning and I have no service, and the provider is saying that my payment didn't go through.

Bye bye cellphone for a day. I whipped out the ole laptop and got on a free COX trial!

Matthew 25:23.
 
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Friends, I'm training new hires at my office. Please pray that I do well. Thank you.

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