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I agree with you and it is scary how ignorance can parade as true religion. I have been watching a lot of education DVDs and reading books on Darwin, genetics and evolution. It’s clear that everything in nature evolves. We evolve from a single fertilized cell. Plants and animals evolve to maturity. It’s Darwinism that some religious folks object to. According to my research, it’s primarily in America that Christian fundamentalists deny Darwinism because it conflicts with a literal reading of Creation. I’m not sure why Europeans have less trouble accepting Darwinism. Those of us who interpret the bible more metaphorically have little problem reconciling religion with evolution. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,My guess is that toenails evolved from claws which were designed for protection and killing prey. I guess they still protect the toes a bit if you’re walking barefoot. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Women are much more open about health problems and willing to deal with them than men. My father was a family doctor and explained this to me. Men don’t want to appear weak. This makes sense from an evolutionary point of view because of the “survival of the fittest”. Weaker males in most species don’t get the best pick of “babes” and they are more frequently targeted by more powerful males for competition and fights. My point is, there are plenty of men with “conditions” (I’ve dated several). They just don’t advertise it like women do. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,American society still has a double standard about depression. On one hand, they agree it’s a real illness; on the other hand, they same to feel we are lazy if we can’t work full-time and function more normally, even with meds. More severe mental illnesses scare people because they believe (sometimes justifiably) that psychotic people who are untreated are dangerous and unpredictable. I used to wonder why some of these afflicted folks refuse to take medication that clearly helps their psychosis. Now I know that some of those meds have very unpleasant side effects or seem to turn one into a zombie. Life is unfair Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,First of all, there are negligent and uncaring parents in all classes, just as there are loving, available parents in all classes. It’s true that money can’t compensate for a neglegent parent, but it can relieve you from a lot of chronic stress that poor kids face every day. I’m not a kid, but as a very low income adult, I can tell you that wealth gives people many more options – not just bling and nice clothes, but the ability to live in safer areas and afford better health care. When you can afford a newer car, you don’t have the constant stress of an old car owner who’s always worried what will need to be repaired next. When you can pay your bills, at least rent, utilities & food without a problem, you have the luxury of not worrying about these issues which plague some of
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I wouldn’t agree with this generalization. Thinkof jokes starting with ” A guy walks into a bar…” Politicians, athletes and other public personalities have chosen a lifestyle which makes them easy targets, but they are aware of that risk and many are very well paid, crying all the way to the bank. Sometimes humor is used to soften a truth that needs to be exposed, but political correctness and fear of litigation forbid an honest explanation. Some people who claim to be sensitive and liberal feel it’s ok to tell jokes about older people or fat people. Everyone has his own standards and we can control what we choose to hear on radio, tv, movies, etc. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Some would, some wouldn’t. I’d ask you to be honest with yourself & her about the following: are you looking for a serious long-term relationship or just a sexual affair? I’m not judging, just asking. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Older drivers see their cars as a symbol of independence (as the rest of us do). If they are honest with themselves, they can be convinced of the safety issues by their doctors. With an 86 y.o. mother who’s just been strongly advised not to drive by 2 doctors, it’s difficult psychologically because it will require some changes in her routine. We haven’t taken away her keys, though one of the doctors was willing to sign the legal papers for that, but we’ve convinced her it’s unsafe to her and others for her to be driving. I’ve also looked into other options for her transportation that have made this decision a little easier. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Generally, it’s not a case of eligibility, it’s age discrimination that prevents employers from considering older adults. Also, experienced older adults are generally more costly to employ in terms of both salary and benefits. Not fair. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Older folks that age generally have a lot more health problems, often chronic pain problems that make it harder to smile at life. Also, they’ve probably lost close friends and/or spouses, which is a tough trauma. Middle age and old age bring a diminishment of physical and sometimes mental prowess which is discouraging. There could be lots of reasons for bitterness and unhappiness. When I was a teen, I couldn’t begin to imagine what it was really like to be old. Now I do. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,For the same reason teens may misjudge older folks – making assumptions, lack of information, etc. Plus, the computer and other electronic technology of the past 20 years has created a much bigger gap between the generations than in the past. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I applaud your honesty and self-knowledge. MAturity CAN result in more self-confidence, partly because we’ve learned that most of the mistakes we’ve made were not fatal or even that serious. If you come from a family like mine where there was more criticism than encouragement (to put it mildly), it may take some counseling and/or support groups to gain confidence to counteract the ill effects of such a family. In any case, when you get older, you tend not to care so much what other people think about you. Instead of trying to please everyone, you try to find people with whom there is mutual respect and appreciation and forget about the others. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I hope that you are still around and that you have gotten professional help. I have a long history of depression and it’s been difficult to go thru the trial and error of getting the right meds to treat the problem without giving unacceptable side effects, but it’s worth the effort. There are clinics that take patients on a sliding fee scale and I hope you’ve found help. Life can be better. You might also seek some self-help groups. If there’s any alcoholism or drug use in you or a family member, try AA or Al-Anon. They’re both free. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I’m a straight female who subscribed to Playboy mag. Why? The subject of sex is erotic. The jokes were funny and the advice columns gave me insights into the minds of men. I sometimes read Esquire for the same reason. I enjoy the photos of beautiful naked women and men. I have both. The women’s photos seem to have more warmth and emotion. That appeals to me because sex is an emotion and physical experience for me and most women. The naked men photos (from gay mags) just show off the equipment without much emotion. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Men who are obsessed with penis or ball size should dwell more on improving their personality and skills as a lover. Remember, a women is not going to see your equipment until/unless your personality attracts them in the first place. Except for the occasional one-night stand, Kindness, unselfishness, and wanting to please your partner are much more important than SIZE to me. I realize some women care about SIZE, but they are in the minority. As the song says, “it’s not the meat, it’s the motion”. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,
