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Oh, and could a mod please close this misbegotten thread? I'm so done with it.

Well, you see, children aren't computers. You can't enter a command and it become instantly obeyed. We are teaching him. He's 20 months old so It's not like we can sit down and explain things and expect him to understand the logic of it. He is much better than he used to be but I think...

Duh-dupe-dupe.

I should probably qualify my use of the word play. When I say he likes playing with the dogs, I mean he likes chasing them with his toys and giving them lots of unwanted attention. I have no doubts he provoked the attack but I simply will not tolerate a dog that bites my son under any...

The other day I had just left my son in the den and called him to come with me into the living room when I heard him scream and start crying. I ran in to find him holding his face which had some scratches on it. I asked him what happened and he pointed to our Chihuahua who pointedly looked at...

Many years!!! And just think, you get to turn 39 again next year! My first 39 is coming up 2 weeks from today.

To me it's a little spooky how closely we have to monitor what we say to keep from offending people. I wonder how long before we start to see some words or phrases criminalized.

There was some discussion in Justin's Saints thread about the word pray and it got me to thinking about how the meanings and/or connotations of words change. Someone stated that they had never prayed to anyone but God and I couldn't help smiling and thinking, "Sure you have. I prayed to a guy...

I can see how that title (Shepherd of shepherds) might sound loftier than it is if it is mistaken for the idiomatic use common in Hebrew and Greek translations where it would mean the highest Shepherd rather than just a shepherd who has shepherds under his authority. (I hope that made sense.)

Thanks! I spoke with my cousin who lives in an area where coal is commonly used for heating and he suggested I check the local coal-yard there. Surely they would have it. WRT the flux, I might be able to use the flux from welding rods. I suppose, if it's the right material, I could get...

Same for flux, where could I buy the materials premixed. Welding is one of the first things I want to learn and I'll need flux for that. I suppose I should start checking around for some old, scrap wrought iron. I'll definitely have to make most of my own tools. This looks like it could get...

I've long had an interest in blacksmithing but have only recently begun to seriously consider it for a hobby. I'm reading a great book on practical blacksmithing and find it completely fascinating. I am also at a point in my life where, thank God, I have the time for a hobby and I think it would...

I think I'm going to start referring to Public Schools as Social Indoctrination Centers.

I worry more for my son's safety from other children than from adult predators. Society teaches our children that they are just animals then acts all surprised when they start to behave like animals.

I don't have to tell you guys how screwed up this election is but there is something that is bothering me about it all and I'd like some input. I can't vote for Obama because he has consistently voted in favor of abortion. I can't support a candidate who does that regardless of what else he...

Just be prepared for some sheep jokes since they use last names. :-P In all seriousness, thanks for taking on this responsibility and know that you will be in my prayers every day. HOO-AHH!!!

I really struggle with smoking weed. It is one of only 2 drugs I've found that really help alleviate some of the symptoms of my autism but, I know it is sinful for me because I can't moderate it. Sure I can moderate it for a little while just to get the benefits w/o getting stoned but I...

I know I miss him, even if we did bump heads on several occasions.

Welcome to TAW! I couldn't give you any better advice than you've already recieved so I'll just say hi and welcome. I've been to a faire put on by the SCA in MS a few years ago. Funny thing is, it was a last minute invite so I had improvise on an outfit and chose a cassock with a rope around...

Yeah, it's really gone to GT in a handbasket, huh? ;-)