Christmas 2016... A Time To Reflect As We Prepare For 2017

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Merry Christmas

May Your Holiday Be Everything You Wish It To Be

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  1. Jerry CritterThu Dec 22, 12:17:00 PM EST

    Merry Christmas RN.

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    1. Les CarpenterThu Dec 22, 05:23:00 PM EST

      Thanks Jerry. We hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.

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  2. TOMThu Dec 22, 01:43:00 PM EST

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  3. Les CarpenterThu Dec 22, 02:25:00 PM EST

    We leave this comment so all can see what a miserable sick excuse of a human being TOM really is.

    Merry Christmas

    Your future comments will be deleted.

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    1. Les CarpenterThu Dec 22, 05:31:00 PM EST

      What's wrong TOM? Deleted your vile comment eh? That's good, anyone paying attention to your daily garbage and lies already knows all about you anyway.

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  4. It's My OpinionThu Dec 22, 04:59:00 PM EST

    MERRY CHRISTMAS! RN, and please take ALL your crap and SHOVE IT WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE.!

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  5. Les CarpenterThu Dec 22, 05:19:00 PM EST

    Merry Christmas to you also.

    Likewise on the rest as well.

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  6. BB-IdahoThu Dec 22, 05:24:00 PM EST

    The Capital Christmas tree looks looks familiar ! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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    1. Les CarpenterThu Dec 22, 05:34:00 PM EST

      Thank you BB Idaho! Wishing you and your family a joyous holiday season as well.

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  7. TOMFri Dec 23, 07:39:00 AM EST

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  8. Shaw KenaweFri Dec 23, 09:51:00 AM EST

    Merry Christmas to you and your family, RN. Peace.

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  9. TOMFri Dec 23, 11:34:00 AM EST

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  11. dmarksFri Dec 23, 12:26:00 PM EST

    Merry Christmas, RN!

    Don't let the trolls who aren't even worthy of being between the Grinch's toes get you down.

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    1. Les CarpenterFri Dec 23, 05:17:00 PM EST

      Trolls? I really enjoy deleting their pointless idiocy. Especially TOM's anal regurgitations.

      Merry Christmas to you and yours dmarks

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  12. Dave MillerFri Dec 23, 02:07:00 PM EST

    Dmarks, RN, BB & Jerry... Merry Christmas to you and yours...

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    1. TOMFri Dec 23, 02:46:00 PM EST

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  13. Les CarpenterFri Dec 23, 05:23:00 PM EST

    Back at ya Dave!

    We enjoy your reasoned commentary Dave. Please feel free to visit often.

    Merry Christmas

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  14. TOMFri Dec 23, 06:01:00 PM EST

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  15. TOMSat Dec 24, 07:55:00 AM EST

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  16. PaulSat Dec 24, 11:04:00 AM EST

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  17. dmarksSat Dec 24, 11:27:00 AM EST

    Merry Christmas to Dave, Les, Mr. Sanders, Pamela D Hart, Octo, Truth, BB, Jersey, Jerry, Shaw... and I hope I didn't forget anyone!

    The very best to you for a safe and joyous holiday season.

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    1. dmarksSat Dec 24, 11:29:00 AM EST

      and to Flying Junior!!!

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    2. TOMSat Dec 24, 06:29:00 PM EST

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    3. Shaw KenaweSun Dec 25, 02:21:00 PM EST

      Thank you dmarks. Merry Christmas to you too.

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  18. The Prophet Dervish Z SandersSat Dec 24, 04:37:00 PM EST

    I'm guessing Luke or Luke signed in with one of his TOM accounts did not drop in to wish anyone a Merry Christmas? I think he makes it clear by his behavior that it is the same person. I mean, how unlikely that another "TOM" (all caps) would decide he also had the same grudge against RN and decide to relentlessly troll this blog? I don't get what the point is. Anyway, "Merry Christmas" as well as another full year closer to death for me tomorrow.

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    1. dmarksSat Dec 24, 05:46:00 PM EST

      Happy Birthday, if I read that right !

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    2. The Prophet Dervish Z SandersTue Dec 27, 06:57:00 PM EST

      Yes. I wrote a post for my blog about it if anyone is interested.

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  19. PaulSat Dec 24, 04:50:00 PM EST

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    1. TOMSat Dec 24, 06:30:00 PM EST

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  20. TOMSat Dec 24, 06:52:00 PM EST

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  21. Les CarpenterSun Dec 25, 12:11:00 PM EST

    On this, the 25th day of December 2016 we wish ALL the best the season has to offer. And so we say Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

    Regardless of where one live on this globe we all call home, regardless of our job, religious affiliation, political leanings, sexual orientation, or anything else one may think of we are, or at least ought to be, brothers and sisters in our one common attribute, We're All Humans.

    he Dalai Lama reminds us:

    When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.

    If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

    When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.

    Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.

    Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

    We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.

    The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.

    We hope the incoming president reflects on and understands the simple and profound truths the Dalai Lama expresses in such simplicity.

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    1. The Prophet Dervish Z SandersSun Dec 25, 03:31:00 PM EST

      The Dalai Lama would kinda be the anti Ayn Rand, don't you think? BTW, as per the NY Intelligencer Trump described himself as an Ayn Rand fan. He said of her novel The Fountainhead, "It relates to business (and) beauty (and) life and inner emotions. That book relates to ... everything". He identified with Howard Roark, the novel's idealistic protagonist who designs skyscrapers and rages against the establishment.

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    2. Les CarpenterSun Dec 25, 08:32:00 PM EST

      Apparently many do not understand the good elements in Rand's philosophy, particularly the concept of rational self interest. That's fine as everyone has their own views and opinions. Hopefully they're based on reading, rational thought, and reflection leading to understanding.

      Yeah I quickly read the Trump is the "New King" brouhaha. Simply incredible!

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  22. Les CarpenterSun Dec 25, 03:17:00 PM EST

    TOM/Steve/Luke, as we noted earlier none of your vile comments, F bombs, or other totally un-Christian blathering will be posted. As they are deleted unread enjoy your mental masturbation.

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  23. Flying JuniorSun Dec 25, 05:08:00 PM EST

    Merry Christmas Les, Shaw, Dave, Jerry, BB, dmarks, Dervish and all other visitors to this blog of merry heart and good faith! I've been playing so much Christmas music at church, I've just about had it. Just woke up from a sweet nap. The sun is shining bright after the rain. Kids are coming over for Christmas Dinner. Ham, Mac n Cheese, Banana Nut Bread, Hot Chocolate, Goodies all around.

    Be of good cheer and have a strong and successful 2017.

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    1. Les CarpenterSun Dec 25, 08:42:00 PM EST

      Merry Christmas Flying Junior! It sounds as though you had a busy and joyful Christmas.

      Enjoy the family dinner because they are among life's many treasures and are what memories are made of.

      Always of good cheer, even given that the consequences of November's election may prove disastrous in the near AND long run.

      A strong and successful 2017 to you and your family too!

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  24. (O)CT(O)PUSMon Dec 26, 05:11:00 AM EST

    Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and Seasons Greetings from the Leeward Islands. Yesterday, Saint Lucia. Today Barbados. Tomorrow Saint Kitts. An Inkredible getaway.

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    1. dmarksMon Dec 26, 07:27:00 AM EST

      Just be a mindfull mollusc and stay out of their fishing nets!

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  25. Jersey McJonesMon Dec 26, 09:49:00 AM EST

    Merry Christmas, Les!

    JMJ

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    1. Les CarpenterMon Dec 26, 10:05:00 AM EST

      Thanks Jersey, same to you and yours!

      As you know I'm not a religious guy in the conventional/classical sense. But there is something to be said for the SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS, meaning how Christ the man taught his followers to live and treat others.

      On a different note. I read about your medical issue sometime ago on another weblog. I don't know if you ever check your weblogs anymore but I left a comment there.

      Our thoughts are with you Jersey and we're sure you'll defeat your adbersary. We are sending good vibes your way.

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