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My sister's cattle dog will not sit still to be blow dried. But they put ear plugs in her ears & she's fine with it as long as she can't hear the dryer!
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We still can't clip BDD's nails. $13 at the vet whenever we take her in 
SO was "chiding" BDD - Look, Sammy was WONDERFUL - we can do that, and you can be wonderful too. 
SO was "chiding" BDD - Look, Sammy was WONDERFUL - we can do that, and you can be wonderful too. 
Sidney (my avatar) is tough for nails. I'll get him up on the couch, lots of pets, we're happy with one or two paws at a time.
It amazes me how judgmental people can be,especially those who are religous.I have a cousin who after many years divorced her husband so she could finally be who she truly was.She has an uncle on the other side of her family who is a preacher,and she had went to his church for probably 25 years.He heard she was in a relationship with another woman,and asked her to leave and not come back when she went to his church that sunday,as well as a lot of people she was friends with from that church refusing to even speak to her again after she came out.I have never been a religous person,and the people like that are the ones that really make me understand why i never went in the first place.I have met some people that are Christians,Catholic,etc. and are the nicest people i have met and don't judge people,but the majority around here look down on anyone who doesn't live the same life as them.
Not into the poitics either. I have 5 gay/bi family members, including my grandson. You won't catch me judging anyone. We are commanded to love each other period. Doesn't say a word about as long as you personally approve or like it. I personally avoid judgement lest I be likewise judged. Not always successful, but who is? I keep in mind what is my business & what is not. Be yourself, Dinger, God knows you. Love ya, Dinger!Thank you, Dear One.... It's sad, but it's a good thing. Every once in a while, a little chlorine is necessary. I LOVE the people who are left. (I loved the people who left.) There are times where people need to re-evaluate their "philosophies", and if those don't jive with the "masses", they need to move on. If y'all haven't figured it out, I'm gay. There are "Christians" who are incredibly "judgmental". I'm sorry, but GOD is *MY* Judge. I am who I am (and that's all that I am). I'm not out to "convert" you. But, I love my Lord and my God. I believe He/She guides me to live my life the way in which I do. So, I live the way in which I do; I love whom I love. I believe that I have been put on this Earth to be as kind and as gentle as I possibly can be. "You" may not agree with my lifestyle, but take me for who I am.
(Kenna, this isn't directed at YOU - this is all just general statements.) SO reconnected with an old high school friend yesterday. I got to meet her and her hubby last night. SO was concerned that friend would "see" her "differently". Newp. (I even scored a couple of points
So, my "frustrations" with "religion" and "Christians"...... I have my relationship with my Maker. It took me a LONG time to come back to church. I HATED the "politics" of "religion" - I still do. So, I'm looking forward to this "journey". I just pray that we can continue to share our love with *ALL* around us.
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[emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]We still can't clip BDD's nails. $13 at the vet whenever we take her in
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So well said Dinger. Some of my best friends growing up, and now, are gay. These are some of the most caring, giving, do anything for you people on the earth.Thank you, Dear One.... It's sad, but it's a good thing. Every once in a while, a little chlorine is necessary. I LOVE the people who are left. (I loved the people who left.) There are times where people need to re-evaluate their "philosophies", and if those don't jive with the "masses", they need to move on. If y'all haven't figured it out, I'm gay. There are "Christians" who are incredibly "judgmental". I'm sorry, but GOD is *MY* Judge. I am who I am (and that's all that I am). I'm not out to "convert" you. But, I love my Lord and my God. I believe He/She guides me to live my life the way in which I do. So, I live the way in which I do; I love whom I love. I believe that I have been put on this Earth to be as kind and as gentle as I possibly can be. "You" may not agree with my lifestyle, but take me for who I am.
(Kenna, this isn't directed at YOU - this is all just general statements.) SO reconnected with an old high school friend yesterday. I got to meet her and her hubby last night. SO was concerned that friend would "see" her "differently". Newp. (I even scored a couple of points
So, my "frustrations" with "religion" and "Christians"...... I have my relationship with my Maker. It took me a LONG time to come back to church. I HATED the "politics" of "religion" - I still do. So, I'm looking forward to this "journey". I just pray that we can continue to share our love with *ALL* around us.
I grew up in the church system. Did all the "church" things, but the hypocrites and political bs just turned me away. I have my religion, but it's not in some building with people who meet, pray together, then turn around and stab you in the heart.
You are a beautiful person, loved and cherished and no human has the right to judge you (or anyone else!). In my own way, bless you.
Yup. SO's Stepdad (as well as other family members) had a conniption when she came out. There were some other circumstances, but the "gay card" was really the straw that broke the camel's back. This past winter, SO had a chance to spend some one-on-one time with her Stepdad. Previously, he'd told her on more than one occasion that "she was going to HELL" Well, she called him out, and he FINALLY admitted - "I'm not your judge, and I don't believe you're going to Hell." I see how much "Dinger" loves and cares for you. You two have changed your Mom and me.
Her Mom and Dad have been VERY sweet and respectful to me. As I am to them. My parents have passed. I don't have that "generation" to lean on. I'm still fallible. I still screw up. I miss not having that "sage" adviser with whom I can consult. I'll be devastated (again) when they pass. But, I'll know that they have "come to terms" and "tolerate" who we are.
Absotively, Posolutely!!!!!! I'm not smart enough to judge. I am commanded to "Love one another, even as I have loved you." So there! Yeah - I know you folks here are AWESOME. We care for each other; we lift each other up - NO MATTER WHAT.
I am SOOOOO very blessed to "know" you all.
Thank you, Cathy. Where is the "LOVE" button?????? I was raised in the Lutheran (Missouri Synod) denomination. I do not regret the basis of faith that it provided me, but I don't agree with the tenants to which it ascribes.
I spent a great number of years "outside" of "Church". I don't believe that it's a building or any specific denomination. I have to believe what *I* feel is right. I am very glad that I've "rejoined" a church "home" because there are some VERY delightful folks there. The 90-year-old matriarch whose birthday we celebrated last weekend - I SO wish I was physically related to her. SHE IS THE BOMB!!!!!! Her heart is PURE LOVE. That's what I want to be (when I grow up.)
So, believe in what you believe. Live the way in which you feel is right. Uhhhhhhm, Peace, Love, Respect, and Shenanigans (PLRS) I think *THAT* is how we should all get along
I love you guys
My cousin kept it hid until after her dad passed away,because she was so worried that he would not accept her for it,as he was a very hard gruff guy,although i would guess that he probably knew for many years even if she thought she was keeping a secret from him.
Yup. I think the same of my Dad. I was JUST getting ready to tell him, and he died. I think my Dad would have been o.k. and he probably already had an inkling. I do regret not having that discussion, but in a way, I'm relieved I didn't have to have that discussion......
Lol, my daughter was afraid to tell me when her son came out to her. I don't know that she's told her father & stepmom yet. They won't take it well. I just laughed & told her I'd known since he was about 15. He's 22 & just told her this year. I also told her to tell him about thatn just in case he thinks G-ma would give him a hard time. Lotta things I could think of to give him a hard time about, but ivm more concerned about all the lies & sneaking he did to cover up.
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@DingerCPA I hope you wont find it necessary to declaw your kitty. My early cats were declawed and I'm sorry I ever did that. There are many articles written about whether declawing changes the cat's personality or not. All I can say is I noticed a definite change and after I resesrched it and thought about it made sense to me…cats scratch as part of their daily rituals. They do this to mark their territory, exercise muscles normally used in hunting, relieve stress and remove worn sheaths from their nails. In the wild cats are both predators and prey. Without their claws the prey side of a cat feels defenseless which causes it stress.
It is possible to avert destructive behavior - but not always. The most effective way is with a cat-approved scratching post. By that I mean a vertical one (at least three feet tall) because remember cats in the wild stretch up to a tree to scratch. Horizontal ones are useless. Placing the post in front of the area where the cat usually scratches (in my house that was the end of the couch) encourages it to use the post instead. And if you want to make an inexpensive one I can PM you instructions.
If you end up having to declaw, please dont let the vet declaw the back paws (although most vets these days wont do that anyway). Without any claws if a cat escapes to outside and another animal chases it, the cat is incapable of climbing a fence or tree to safety. If you decide to declaw try to do it while it's still really young because the older they are the harder it is on them. And ask the vet for several days worth of pain meds not just the standard 2-3. Remember declawing is the amputation of the last digital bone of the toe, kind of like if you had a finger amputated to the join past your nail.
While I was at the vet clinic I had this discussion with many clients who were considering it. I am not telling you declawing is a terrible thing to do. The surgery has come a long way since my first cat was declawed guillotine-style and it is a lot easier to heal if done with lasers. It's just important to consider all the aspects and unfortunately vets dont always take time to do that. That's why at my clinic that job fell to us, the support staff. Of course you may have already had that discussion with yours.
It is possible to avert destructive behavior - but not always. The most effective way is with a cat-approved scratching post. By that I mean a vertical one (at least three feet tall) because remember cats in the wild stretch up to a tree to scratch. Horizontal ones are useless. Placing the post in front of the area where the cat usually scratches (in my house that was the end of the couch) encourages it to use the post instead. And if you want to make an inexpensive one I can PM you instructions.
If you end up having to declaw, please dont let the vet declaw the back paws (although most vets these days wont do that anyway). Without any claws if a cat escapes to outside and another animal chases it, the cat is incapable of climbing a fence or tree to safety. If you decide to declaw try to do it while it's still really young because the older they are the harder it is on them. And ask the vet for several days worth of pain meds not just the standard 2-3. Remember declawing is the amputation of the last digital bone of the toe, kind of like if you had a finger amputated to the join past your nail.
While I was at the vet clinic I had this discussion with many clients who were considering it. I am not telling you declawing is a terrible thing to do. The surgery has come a long way since my first cat was declawed guillotine-style and it is a lot easier to heal if done with lasers. It's just important to consider all the aspects and unfortunately vets dont always take time to do that. That's why at my clinic that job fell to us, the support staff. Of course you may have already had that discussion with yours.
Thank you, Cathy. Where is the "LOVE" button?????? I was raised in the Lutheran (Missouri Synod) denomination. I do not regret the basis of faith that it provided me, but I don't agree with the tenants to which it ascribes.
I spent a great number of years "outside" of "Church". I don't believe that it's a building or any specific denomination. I have to believe what *I* feel is right. I am very glad that I've "rejoined" a church "home" because there are some VERY delightful folks there. The 90-year-old matriarch whose birthday we celebrated last weekend - I SO wish I was physically related to her. SHE IS THE BOMB!!!!!! Her heart is PURE LOVE. That's what I want to be (when I grow up.)
So, believe in what you believe. Live the way in which you feel is right. Uhhhhhhm, Peace, Love, Respect, and Shenanigans (PLRS) I think *THAT* is how we should all get along
I love you guys
On my phone or I would have just quoted that last line. WE LOVE YOU TOO! For who you are, period.
Well said Ding.Thank you, Dear One.... It's sad, but it's a good thing. Every once in a while, a little chlorine is necessary. I LOVE the people who are left. (I loved the people who left.) There are times where people need to re-evaluate their "philosophies", and if those don't jive with the "masses", they need to move on. If y'all haven't figured it out, I'm gay. There are "Christians" who are incredibly "judgmental". I'm sorry, but GOD is *MY* Judge. I am who I am (and that's all that I am). I'm not out to "convert" you. But, I love my Lord and my God. I believe He/She guides me to live my life the way in which I do. So, I live the way in which I do; I love whom I love. I believe that I have been put on this Earth to be as kind and as gentle as I possibly can be. "You" may not agree with my lifestyle, but take me for who I am.
(Kenna, this isn't directed at YOU - this is all just general statements.) SO reconnected with an old high school friend yesterday. I got to meet her and her hubby last night. SO was concerned that friend would "see" her "differently". Newp. (I even scored a couple of points
So, my "frustrations" with "religion" and "Christians"...... I have my relationship with my Maker. It took me a LONG time to come back to church. I HATED the "politics" of "religion" - I still do. So, I'm looking forward to this "journey". I just pray that we can continue to share our love with *ALL* around us.
It doesnt matter if people are white or black, gay or straight, fat or skinny. What matters is what kind of people we are…whether we are kind, considerate, ethical, loving, helpful towards the rest of the creatures with which we share this planet.
Haha,if your ever in the area,let me know.I live just off the east side of Columbus,and work on the west side,so i'm always around somewhere haha.Imma come find you
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