August 17, 2013

+1 nt

August 17, 2013

It occurs to me that being part of a semi-large group- 12-30 people-

where you could be more or less an observer for a good period, would be an opportunity to feel your way socially without too much obligation, -i.e.- the feeling that all eyes were on you and that you had to live up to others' expectations.

I'm thinking of something like a book club open to the public, such as a library would sponsor. Perhaps a volunteer group working together for a common goal.

I know, it's easy for me to sit at a keyboard and type suggestions that you may have already tried, or that don't exist where you live, but it could be used as a springboard to what might realistically be out there.

I'm thinking a little daytime or evening separation time from parents can be helpful for all concerned. It's gives one another look at a portion of humanity and builds up our experience in dealing with and feeling comfortable about our interaction with them.

Build on your 7-11 experience; you surely dealt with all types of humanity there, and apparently quite successfully. Relating your experiences with the experiences you will have in a group setting enlarges your world and your ability to cope and relate.

What do you think? Could that be helpful, or am I way off track? If I'm out-of-order in these suggestions, please forgive me. They're well-intended, and like everyone, it's possible that I can bomb too.

August 16, 2013

The "mild disappointment" is in the eyes of the beholder.

I was quite pleased that Fr. Patrick Dowling is a native of Kilkenny, Ireland, with a brogue so pleasing to the ear.
I'd be so happy to have him appear at the scene if I were to ever be in such a situation.

August 15, 2013

If he lives there, as I am assuming he does as he registered from there,

it is his official residence, no?
The living quarters may be part of his compensation.

That being said, I don't believe it's smart of him to comment on his party affiliation, even though I assume it's part of the public record.

Did he reveal his political affiliation all the years he was a registered Democrat?
Rhode Island is a fairly reliable Democratic state in recent years.

I believe he could have done more good within the Democratic party, persuading some to his views, than openly opposing them across the board.

August 15, 2013

Isn't agnostic the more common term for what you describe?

Your term apatheist also includes disinterest in the subject, but I don't know if that's really necessary; it could be an implied inference of agnostic.

August 15, 2013

Sport, indeed, either team or individual, it seems

There are likely many reasons we come to these forums, and a spirit of competitiveness is apparently one of them. It may at times involve a desire to control the thoughts, or, at least the expression of thought of others. Some come right out and tell us they love to debate.

Well, to those so inclined, go to it, but, at the same time, realize that many others wish to discuss, or even, converse.
I include my self among the latter.

August 15, 2013

I am continually struck by the irony of the

non-believers who choose to so consistently post in the "Religion" group. It seems such a contradiction of what they proclaim to be.

As others have expressed, no one other than themselves cares or is interested, and they're unlikely to win anyone to their unbelief by antagonistic postings.

Daily I say to myself "Why"?
Maybe, it's just because they can.

August 14, 2013

Nor does he claim to; he credits the expertise of the rescuers.

As for "magical incantation" - I saw no reporting of that. Perhaps I didn't look hard enough.

August 14, 2013

Fr. Patrick Dowling is the priest who "did his thing then walked away got in his car and drove away"

His "thing", apparently, was to bring hope and consolation to a young woman in agony and physical danger, who was calling out to her God for assistance. By the way, she is of another religion than the priest.

Fr. Dowling has since visited the young woman, who remains hospitalized with serious damage to her legs.
I guess visiting the injured in the hospital is his "thing" as well.

August 13, 2013

Fr. Patrick Dowling speaks re accident scene in Missoouri

The Priest who is called "the mystery priest" after his appearance at the accident has come forward with his account of the event:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/13/us/missouri-mystery-priest/index.html