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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:56 AM Original message |
is it wrong for me to make prayer beads for my patients and their families? |
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Tumbulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:59 AM Response to Original message |
1. How beautiful |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:00 AM Response to Original message |
2. I have made almost 400,with a generic prayer for healing over each |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:01 AM Response to Original message |
3. Beautiful. Why would you think it's wrong? |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:02 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. I hate to force anything on someone in a delicate position.. |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:02 AM Response to Original message |
5. My dear w8liftinglady... |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:34 PM Response to Reply #5 |
34. This seems to me to be a gentle and reasonable way to handle any |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:04 AM Response to Original message |
6. I use them basically as a tool of hope |
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notadmblnd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:01 AM Response to Reply #6 |
23. Can I ask what tool of hope you give to those who have no religion? |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 01:38 AM Response to Reply #23 |
91. Even those without religion can meditate &/or do visualizations... |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:05 AM Response to Original message |
7. How lovely. I think it makes you a thoughtful and kind person. |
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Grey (933 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:06 AM Response to Original message |
8. I think they are lovely, |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:07 AM Response to Original message |
9. If I was in need of medical help I would hope you were there. |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:44 PM Response to Reply #9 |
43. lots of belief systems use beads. Lovely things you are making |
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housewolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:19 AM Response to Original message |
10. That's beautiful! |
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pop goes the weasel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:24 AM Response to Original message |
11. ok, it's pretty |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:22 PM Response to Reply #11 |
60. How about thought or meditation beads? |
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pop goes the weasel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:50 PM Response to Reply #60 |
86. well, actually |
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davidinalameda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 01:46 AM Response to Original message |
12. I think you could start selling those |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:46 PM Response to Reply #12 |
44. I am not aware anywhere in the OP that she FORCES them on |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:46 AM Response to Original message |
13. It is never wrong to offer such comfort, but it might... |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:22 PM Response to Reply #13 |
61. Exactly! |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 03:22 AM Response to Original message |
14. They are beautiful |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 03:26 AM Response to Original message |
15. even though I'm not religious, I would appreciate the thought and accept the gift |
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flordehinojos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 04:27 AM Response to Original message |
16. what a beautiful rosary! |
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IrishForEdwards (6 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 04:36 AM Response to Original message |
17. Reminds me Of Home |
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JNelson6563 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 04:52 AM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Welcome to DU Erik! |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:47 PM Response to Reply #17 |
45. I think I drove through Clonakilty. Ireland, God's home away from home. |
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JNelson6563 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 04:50 AM Response to Original message |
18. As an atheist |
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IrishForEdwards (6 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 05:00 AM Response to Reply #18 |
20. In Complete Agreement |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 03:28 PM Response to Reply #18 |
48. I've made a couple of prayer shawls. |
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JNelson6563 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 06:27 AM Response to Reply #48 |
95. Such can mean much for different reasons |
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Tracer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 07:05 AM Response to Original message |
21. I disagree -- somewhat. |
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BoneDaddy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:10 AM Response to Reply #21 |
26. Just because they were unaware does not |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 03:28 PM Response to Reply #21 |
49. I agree with this. |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:31 PM Response to Reply #21 |
65. I'm glad you had the strength to say no |
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KatyaR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:51 AM Response to Original message |
22. Those beads are absolutely beautiful--it's obvious that |
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BoneDaddy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:08 AM Response to Original message |
24. I am sure you may run into some unconscious people |
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shadowknows69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
25. That is exquisite |
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Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:17 AM Response to Original message |
27. My wife does the same thing only hers are not Christian |
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Hamlette (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
28. Yes, it is wrong. |
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PetraPooh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:30 PM Response to Reply #28 |
32. Well said response. And since it is proven that prayer doesn't help and |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:51 PM Response to Reply #32 |
46. my father was comforted and he was asked if he wanted it. It was |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:33 PM Response to Reply #32 |
66. Love helps |
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PetraPooh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:20 PM Response to Reply #66 |
78. Assuming a person desires prayer isn't considered love as Hamlett points out. |
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Dutch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 06:53 AM Response to Reply #78 |
98. And arbitrarily firing people for expressing their beliefs in what they believe is a compassionate |
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PetraPooh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 01:30 PM Response to Reply #98 |
100. It wouldn't be arbitrary if she was fired for bringing religion in where it may not be wanted. |
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PetraPooh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 01:32 PM Response to Reply #28 |
101. Exactly, if she wants to offer prayer anything, she should make |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
29. What are secular prayer beads? |
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ensho (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
30. I prefer a doctor that acts secular in the office |
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IowaGirl (539 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
31. All they have to do is say, "no thank you" but I think it's very kind and they are lovely. It gives |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:35 PM Response to Reply #31 |
67. If they are speaking to a peer, that is easy |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:35 PM Response to Reply #67 |
83. The power imbalance is significant. Some people wouldn't want to risk offending |
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OmmmSweetOmmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
33. I have done professional beading and your prayer beads are beautiful. I think it is a kind gesture |
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medeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
35. unprofessional |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:40 PM Response to Reply #35 |
69. We were taught in nursing school to remain detached to remain professional |
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medeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:09 PM Response to Reply #69 |
75. indeed |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:48 PM Response to Reply #75 |
85. I loved working in home health! |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
36. Better than making them anal beads |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:57 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. lol |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
37. I would absolutely love them! Beautifully made & your generosity & thoughtfulness is awesome. |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
38. On the down side, that is one scary looking Jesus ya got there |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
40. Mixed answer: I am confident it is well meant, and that many patients appreciate it |
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eilen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:26 PM Response to Original message |
41. I like your lovely beading and understand the place you |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
42. Did you ask them if they wanted them FIRST . . . ??? |
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Fire Walk With Me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 03:03 PM Response to Original message |
47. That is beautiful. What a wonderful gesture. |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
50. Those are beautiful |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
51. I would think it's a lovely gesture if you know enough about me |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
52. I'm Orthodox, so I'd totally take that and hang onto it. |
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Scout (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
53. i'd probably accept it just to be polite, but don't want one and wouldn't use it |
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NaturalHigh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
54. If it were me, I would think it was a very thoughtful gesture. |
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libnnc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
55. When my partner's sister was dying of pancreatic cancer |
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SalmonChantedEvening (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
56. I'd think it a lovely gesture, they are beautiful. |
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MrsMatt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
57. I feel that gestures from the heart, offered respectfully, |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:43 PM Response to Reply #57 |
70. That incapsulates how I would feel |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
58. Pretty. What to the secular ones look like? |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:23 PM Response to Reply #58 |
62. I have a variety of hearts,animals and angels at the end |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 05:05 PM Response to Reply #62 |
103. Cool |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:20 PM Response to Original message |
59. I'm a Pagan and I keep my religion quiet at work (I'm a nurse) |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 01:54 AM Response to Reply #59 |
92. Tavalon, I would so hope for you & w8liftinglady to be my or my family's caregivers in time of need |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:23 PM Response to Original message |
63. You know what I think! |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:25 PM Response to Original message |
64. I think you should ask people first. |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:43 PM Response to Reply #64 |
71. Yeah, you are wrong :) |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:00 PM Response to Reply #71 |
73. I'm not religious, I'm secular, and I don't pray. |
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NNadir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:39 PM Response to Original message |
68. If you were treating me, I would be offended and would probably seek other medical professionals. |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:01 PM Response to Reply #68 |
74. I agree with you. Frankly, if I'm sick, I want science, not mythology. |
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LibertyLover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
72. Truly they are beautiful, as are you for |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
76. ask first as always, and call it prayer beads/beaded jewelry. in essence it's a gift |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:17 PM Response to Original message |
77. Some people might prefer a simpler cross rather than a crucifix-style |
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tchunter (236 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:28 PM Response to Original message |
79. could you make a misbaha? |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:29 PM Response to Reply #79 |
80. if you show me a picture,I'll be glad to. |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
81. Very Beautiful and I see Nothing Wrong with it. |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
82. I appreciate your input. |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 10:43 PM Response to Reply #82 |
84. Hello again my friend |
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Pastiche423 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 12:56 AM Response to Reply #84 |
88. I can see very well how someone would be offended |
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nealmhughes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-15-08 11:19 PM Response to Original message |
87. Do you kill puppies in making them? If not, then it's OK! There is a tactful and very |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 01:34 AM Response to Original message |
89. That photo of your work is gorgeous. What a heartfelt gift... |
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leeroysphitz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 01:38 AM Response to Original message |
90. Not for those who may ask you for such. It would be arrogant and thoughtless to |
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crimsonblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 02:10 AM Response to Original message |
93. Hmm... |
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laylah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 06:05 AM Response to Original message |
94. Whatever would make you ask |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 06:32 AM Response to Original message |
96. Cool! Do you post in the Crafts DU group? |
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Dutch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 06:45 AM Response to Original message |
97. They're beautiful. This ahteist would consider them a lovely gesture. |
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bread_and_roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 07:18 AM Response to Original message |
99. Yes, you are wrong. And no, asking doesn't make it OK. It's the power |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
102. I think it's wrong, though they are beautiful. |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
104. How do you know who is Christian or not? |
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tachyon (520 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-16-08 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
105. Nothing at all wrong with it! For those who want it...notwithstanding the fact that nobody is |
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