The Welcome Thread: Newbie introductions; departing and returning members - Page 44

**Mari** · 02-21-2009, 06:05 AM

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By the way, have you seen that CNN article about the manager who was a multimillionaire but got fired from his business, lost everything and got "saved by Starbucks"? I think they submitted the article to give people hope, because of the economic crisis, and it was a neat story about how one can to some extent control one's interior attitude toward one's conditions. So the subject chap in the article was saying that exterior conditions are totally unstable and can dump a person any time, but it's one's attitude toward one's conditions that really matters. The happiness of a person, and the sense of fulfillment they have in life, come from inside, and people shouldn't allow their environment to control their attitude or feeling of fulfillment, when it runs sour.

This is a very old story. I remember reading it when I was in Japan. That is 2 years ago now. That, or this is another guy who did the same, but I doubt it.

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Nope

. If you actually look carefully, you may notice a few criticisms of the Papacy and the Catholic hierarchy built into the Atharon world's framework. I wrote those in while I was Protestant and disagreed with a lot of the Catholic Church's belief and practice. I actually used to be a little afraid that if I ever succeeded in getting Gwai to join Atharon, he'd notice them and get cantankerous.

Hehe, even being Catholic doesn't exempt you from not agreeing with everything within the Catholic teachings, does it?

Acalewia · 02-21-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lief Erikson

Now if you could only convince Rhino to put away his butcher knives . . . .

LOL

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Thank-you. Though I hate to make you bother . . . I think I'll just go and figure out an idea tonight, before going to bed.

I just read what you came up with.

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. . . That's funny. I just noticed that when I rap my knuckles against my forehead, it makes a sound like plastic.

What are you rapping yourself in the forehead for, silly?

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Nope

. If you actually look carefully, you may notice a few criticisms of the Papacy and the Catholic hierarchy built into the Atharon world's framework. I wrote those in while I was Protestant and disagreed with a lot of the Catholic Church's belief and practice. I actually used to be a little afraid that if I ever succeeded in getting Gwai to join Atharon, he'd notice them and get cantankerous.

Hmmm. I guess I never noticed the connection.

Lief Erikson · 02-21-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mari

This is a very old story. I remember reading it when I was in Japan. That is 2 years ago now. That, or this is another guy who did the same, but I doubt it.

That surprises me, because this story appeared on CNN just a few months ago.

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Originally Posted by Mari

Hehe, even being Catholic doesn't exempt you from not agreeing with everything within the Catholic teachings, does it?

Remember, I wrote those criticisms while a Protestant. Catholics are obliged to believe certain teachings, but not others. It depends whether the teaching has an infallible authority behind it or not or not. Some are taught to be infallible and others aren't.

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Thank-you. Though I hate to make you bother . . . I think I'll just go and figure out an idea tonight, before going to bed.
I just read what you came up with.

Hmm, yes, grossed me out a bit too. I can't think of another way to present it offhand, though, so it'll have to do, for now

.

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. . . That's funny. I just noticed that when I rap my knuckles against my forehead, it makes a sound like plastic.
What are you rapping yourself in the forehead for, silly?

I dunno, I just felt like doing that at the moment. As you said, "silly"

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Originally Posted by Acalewia

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Nope . If you actually look carefully, you may notice a few criticisms of the Papacy and the Catholic hierarchy built into the Atharon world's framework. I wrote those in while I was Protestant and disagreed with a lot of the Catholic Church's belief and practice. I actually used to be a little afraid that if I ever succeeded in getting Gwai to join Atharon, he'd notice them and get cantankerous.

Hmmm. I guess I never noticed the connection.

Well, good.

Acalewia · 02-21-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lief Erikson

Hmm, yes, grossed me out a bit too. I can't think of another way to present it offhand, though, so it'll have to do, for now

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He still freaks me out

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I dunno, I just felt like doing that at the moment. As you said, "silly"

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LOL

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Well, good.

LOL

Olivia · 02-25-2009, 08:32 PM

New from San Francisco. I'm Olivia, nice to meet you guys!

Coffeehouse · 02-25-2009, 08:49 PM

Welcome to Entmoot

Hope you find something you like in here!

Don't hesitate to ask anyone if something is on your mind=)

CH

Olivia · 02-25-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffeehouse

Welcome to Entmoot

Hope you find something you like in here!

Don't hesitate to ask anyone if something is on your mind=)

CH

Oh I won't. And thanks! I like it already.

Coffeehouse · 02-25-2009, 08:52 PM

Great! And how did you come across the 'Moot?

Olivia · 02-25-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffeehouse

Great! And how did you come across the 'Moot?

A friend of mine mentioned it since he knows I'm a Tolkien nut.

Coffeehouse · 02-25-2009, 08:59 PM

Ooo.. you will find yourself very much at home here. We're all mad

...........................

Now if that didn't scare you away, Welcome!

You'll see the forum is divided into two parts: Tolkien's works (highly recommendable) and General stuff including other fantasy authors.

**Mari** · 02-26-2009, 05:12 AM

Hi Olivia! Welcome to our little community! ^_^
If you're ever in need of relaxation, stop by the Teacup Cafe for a cuppa.

Acalewia · 02-26-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffeehouse

Ooo.. you will find yourself very much at home here. We're all mad

...........................

Now if that didn't scare you away, Welcome!

You'll see the forum is divided into two parts: Tolkien's works (highly recommendable) and General stuff including other fantasy authors.

Some more than others

Welcome, Olivia

Olivia · 02-26-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffeehouse

Ooo.. you will find yourself very much at home here. We're all mad

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Now if that didn't scare you away, Welcome!

I doubt you guys could do anything to scare me away. Especially since I'm mad too.

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Originally Posted by Mari

Hi Olivia! Welcome to our little community! ^_^
If you're ever in need of relaxation, stop by the Teacup Cafe for a cuppa.

Haha, sounds good! And thanks for the warm welcome!

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Some more than others

Welcome, Olivia

I don't doubt that... And thanks, Acalewia!

Coffeehouse · 02-26-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Olivia

I doubt you guys could do anything to scare me away. Especially since I'm mad too.

Haha, sounds good! And thanks for the warm welcome!

I don't doubt that... And thanks, Acalewia!

Lol yeah some more than others. I killed the other two contenders, I don't like competition.

Scared yet

The last sane person · 02-26-2009, 03:31 PM

Welcome Olivia, come around and join the fun at the Teacup Cafe!

Lief Erikson · 02-26-2009, 11:09 PM

Welcome to Entmoot, Olivia! My sister lives in San Francisco.

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I doubt you guys could do anything to scare me away. Especially since I'm mad too.

Lol!

***HOBBIT*** · 02-27-2009, 05:15 AM

Welcome

Olivia · 02-27-2009, 02:41 PM

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Lol yeah some more than others. I killed the other two contenders, I don't like competition.

Scared yet

Nope.

Does that scare you?

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Welcome Olivia, come around and join the fun at the Teacup Cafe!

Will do, as soon as I get the chance!

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Welcome

Thanks, Hobbit!

**Nurvingiel** · 02-28-2009, 03:56 AM

Welcome Olivia!

It's nice to see people welcoming new members to the Cafe right off the bat. I encourage you to go there for a nice cup of hot chocolate.

Grey_Wolf · 02-28-2009, 04:07 AM

Welcome, Olivia! Have a good time here!

02-25-2009, 08:49 PM	#866
Coffeehouse Entmoot Minister of Foreign Affairs Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 2,145	Welcome to Entmoot Hope you find something you like in here! Don't hesitate to ask anyone if something is on your mind=) CH __________________ "Well, thief! I smell you and I feel your air. I hear your breath. Come along! Help yourself again, there is plenty and to spare."

02-25-2009, 08:52 PM	#868
Coffeehouse Entmoot Minister of Foreign Affairs Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 2,145	Great! And how did you come across the 'Moot? __________________ "Well, thief! I smell you and I feel your air. I hear your breath. Come along! Help yourself again, there is plenty and to spare."

02-25-2009, 08:59 PM	#870
Coffeehouse Entmoot Minister of Foreign Affairs Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 2,145	Ooo.. you will find yourself very much at home here. We're all mad ........................... Now if that didn't scare you away, Welcome! You'll see the forum is divided into two parts: Tolkien's works (highly recommendable) and General stuff including other fantasy authors. __________________ "Well, thief! I smell you and I feel your air. I hear your breath. Come along! Help yourself again, there is plenty and to spare."

02-26-2009, 05:12 AM	#871
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Hi Olivia! Welcome to our little community! ^_^ If you're ever in need of relaxation, stop by the Teacup Cafe for a cuppa. __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

02-26-2009, 03:31 PM	#875
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	Welcome Olivia, come around and join the fun at the Teacup Cafe! __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

02-25-2009, 08:32 PM	#865
Olivia Sapling Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 8	New from San Francisco. I'm Olivia, nice to meet you guys!

02-27-2009, 05:15 AM	#877
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	Welcome __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

02-28-2009, 04:07 AM	#880
Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	Welcome, Olivia! Have a good time here!

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