Recent content by yess

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    an answer to Pat Robertson

    "And finally, a nugget from one of the wittiest letters to the editor I've ever seen, signed by Lily Coyle in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. In the tradition of the Screwtape Letters, this is from Satan to Robertson: "I may be evil incarnate, but I'm no welcher. The way you put it, making a...
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    finally got back

    sigh - only 5 days In typical American fashion, I had a plan. The amazing part is that I pretty much stuck to it and had a fine time. day 1 was for family visits. Sam my partner, was raised in a small town near Bonao. Streets are named after his ancestors and most everyone is an aunt or cousin...
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    simple question

    So I am finally getting back at the end of September YAY!!! On previous visits when staying at my partners family home, their housekeeper always washed and ironed all clothes before our return trip. A wonderful service, beyond her normal responsibilities and I feel tipping is appropriate. My...
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    16 months in

    so 16 months into the relationship I get a virus (nothing sexual get your minds out of the gutter :tired:), need emergency heart surgery and end up with a hole in my chest that looks like I have been hit with a hatchet. Life can be hard but HEY ! ! ! its still life so I will take it. So what...
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    a place to recover?

    I got sick, had surgery and now need to spend some time healing. My significant other wants me to go to DR for rest and relaxation. At first he wanted me to stay with his parents but no, I am really uncomfortable being "company" His parents have always been very kind to me and I know they would...
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    procrastination* a small vent

    *sung to the tune of Anticipation by Carly Simon subtitled - "Hey No Body ever Listens to ME!" A body at rest will continue at rest . . . Sam, henceforth to be known as LOML (love of my life) has a major problem with inertia, he does not get up off his butt and get things done. Case in point...