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Accentuate the Positive
Aug 3, 2009 10:53 PM
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I know it's a tough and interesting time in our lives these days, but, I'm seeing a lot of pessimism and anger in many of the posts and threads. That's okay with me, there are a lot of reasons to be angry and pessimistic, and lots of threads to express that on.
This is about just accentuating things with a positive spin on them. Beware, I am just full of good things to say about anything I can find good in. If that drives you nuts, don't check in here, it will only irritate you.
This is about real life, and if you're having a bad time, okay, share, I'm sure you will find people who will sympathize. This is a thread where if you're mean spirited, I hope you will find another thread to express your orneriness on. Not this one. This is about conversation, compliments when appropriate, camaraderie and fun.
Do I have bad days? Oh, yes, and as I said, there are a lot of threads to express that on.
So, welcome to anyone who would just like a place to have fun, share something good, anyone who just would like come and say "hi, I'm having a good day and this is what's good about it".
When you post a thread like this one, you're really "sticking your neck out". If it disappears in a day, I won't take it personally.
This is an invitation to express your happiness and joy. Live is far too short to not share those things. imho
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 08:52 AM
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catclawtreasures wrote:
myangel,
I said I wouldnt post but I want to say something that has helped me through some of the things I have had to go through. Expect the worst all the time and be pleasently surprised when something goes right. Sounds like a bad way to look at it but hey it works for me.
yeah that's generally what I do when things are going wrong...but when something blindsides you when everything is going great it just kind makes you spiral into complete negative or so it seems.
James Woods: Look, I'm a number of things. A member of Mensa. A huge hit with the ladies. Someone who would have broken bigger if he wasn't so impossible to work with. But a murderer!?
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 09:31 AM
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My Angel,
Sometimes life just plainly sucks, but I will pray for you and your family. I am not the type that prays all the time or for much of anything, and I really don't even like to call it praying, more sending the vibes.
I have nothing against religion but sometimes things happen in life that shouldn't and it's hard to believe that it's some divine plan, and if it is then I don't always like the plan...
I am so sorry for your pain and sorrow, it may seem simple and futile but it's sincere.
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 09:57 AM
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Angel I am so very sorry to hear of this. Please know that the Misc-fits are very kind, caring people. Many will pray for you or offer up other special intentions for you & your sister even if they do not tell you. You will be surrounded in spirit with love, good wishes and kind thoughts. We are with you and your sister.
Every time an animal finds a forever home, an angel gets their wings. Every time a pet is spayed or neutered, two angels get their wings!
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 10:22 AM
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Hello all! Such sad things going on life for some of us eh? Sending out wishes for healing to those that need it.
I've been sad these past few weeks too. I've lost 2 good friends that I had known since childhood. I took my friends daughter with me and we went to buy the clothes for her mom to be buried in as well as a wig because they had to shave her momma's head because of swelling on the brain. That's the hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life. The positive of all of that though is that my friend is no longer in pain. She's had pain daily for the past 6 years.
My other friend had pancreatic cancer. He survived that with a whiffle procedure but after that and chemo, his body wouldn't absorb nutrients. It weakened him and made his immune system nonexistent. He was 6 feet 5 inches and weighed about 82 pounds when he passed. He too had severe pain issues. There was no fat so when he sat down or just moved, he hurt. No more pain for him now too.
I was told a long time ago not to cry because my friend was gone. I was told to be grateful they happened to be in my life. That made a big difference to me and I cling to that now.
I've had some pretty neat things happen in the past few weeks too! I got to see 2 of my friends celebrate 50 years together. I bought hermit crabs for the kids. I also bought things for the toys for tots campaign as well as the angel tree. I was able to be there for my friends families and help them.
My friend used to tell me our lives weren't about us anymore. Our lives should be focused on being of use to others at all times. He thought that's why we are here on this earth. It's a belief we shared. When he passed, he knew people from all 50 states, Europe, Canada, China and Mexico too. It's all because he lived his belief. His mom was pretty amazed at the man he had become after his troubled teen years.
I've been feeling overwhelmed with feelings of gratitude this past month. I've started a list of things in my life that I am thankful to have. It's the little things. Stuff is just stuff but being able to walk is pretty awesome! When I count things like that, they add up. Also, when you focus on the good, the bad things tend to fade off in importance.
At least, that is my experience. I don't know what yours is.
May you all have a wonderful day in spite of life. Choose for it to be good, and so it shall be...
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 12:22 PM
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Hello, everyone. 
So much happening here. Praying for each situation here.
Angel, I was in the hospital and "died". I was on the prayer list of many churches, and I could physically feel the prayers. It's hard to explain, but it happened.
We always welcome prayer requests here and we either pray or send positive vibes.
We have to remember that Christmas is a celebration of the birth of our Savior. Praise the Lord for giving us that hope.
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 12:37 PM
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Just wanted to leave angel a hug. I am so sorry for what you and
your family are going through. I am sending healing vibes your
sister's way.
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 02:31 PM
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Keep us updated (((Angel))) good or bad.. and here or elsewhere.
It is tremendously difficult to grieve during this time of year, when everyone around is starting to celebrate.
Without deviation from the norm
progress is not possible---- Frank Zappa
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 03:09 PM
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Postive: Attended my Grandson's hockey game.. he got a hat trick. (2 goals and 1 assist)
Not so positive: his team still lost the game.
Gramma still proud of both his skills and sportsmanship which he displayed wonderfully ~~ especially to the goalie who was a fill-in for this game.
Without deviation from the norm
progress is not possible---- Frank Zappa
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 04:24 PM
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Good for your grandson, hit! Sorry they still lost but he did good
~~BooBoo Kitteh~~
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 04:51 PM
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(((Dandy))) I missed your post earlier. So sorry for the passing of your friends. My DB died of pancreatic cancer. By the time he passed, it was a blessing for him and us.
Hit, our DS plays hockey, too. It's fun (and agonizing) to watch them play, isn't it?
Betty, our DS has 2 cats from the same litter. One is huge and the other one is tiny, but they always lay together the same way. I wonder if they laid in the womb that way.
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 06:17 PM
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junque_shoppe wrote:
Hit, our DS plays hockey, too. It's fun (and agonizing) to watch them play, isn't it?
Oh you bet! It is a rough game. Grandson plays center and he is left handed. It actually is not all that uncommon for him to get a hat trick.. he was taken out of the game in the last period due to a real rough hit. (and unfair) He held his cool though and the "gloves" did not come off.
He is a target though and Gramma really does wince. He is fine tonight though some basic icing on the knee and placed up and he should be good to go in a couple of days. Yeesh! That is hardest part.
Grandson may control the urge to take the gloves off .. but Gramma occasionally does not. 
Without deviation from the norm
progress is not possible---- Frank Zappa
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 08:19 PM
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I want to share my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your niece. It is NOT easy. Angel....just know that people are out here, including me, that are praying, wishing, and sending positive vibes your way.
Dandy....I have lost friends to breast cancer, liver failure, and other such fatal diseases. There is NO rhyme, nor NO reason as to why. My mom died of pancreatic cancer. It is a quick, fast, albeit not "fast" enough, as she too suffered for so long.
Here's a poem I'd like to share with anyone who may find comfort. It is a poem by Mattie Stepanek, who died at the age of 14, but wrote poetry since he was three. It brought me comfort, and I hope it will to some of you as well.
About Living
Life!
Something
To be celebrated...
Something to be savored...
While it lasts.
For although
Life is wonderful,
Life is not forever.
People grow older.
And then they die.
Some people even die
Before they grow older.
Dying may seem
Sad and scary.
But once death is over,
We can actually live
Forever in Heaven.
Mattie Stepanek....June, 2000
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 08:21 PM
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meow....why do you persist on insulting another poster? Have you even stopped to reflect what your words say? I don't know who you are talking about "pollyanna", but if you think it is me, want to dispute what I say, then why not come right out and be truthful?
She was NOT referring to you as Pollyanna.
we both have been here long enough to know neither one of is is Pollyanna and we are both old enough to know who she is !
The wink was to signal a joke about their mutual AGE. Stop accusing people of things just because you don't understand the codes for humor. Though after you have now several times gone off on people for writing LOL, assuming that those initials could ONLY mean that they are badmouthing you, you may be beyond ever figuring it out.
lady....why do you persist on accusing another poster? Have you even stopped to reflect what your words say?
Myangel, I'm sorry to hear about your sister. My thoughts go out to her.
You're so vain... I bet you think this sig is about you (don't you, don't you)!
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 08:28 PM
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Oh, Char....bless your heart! I don't know if you were able to read my prior post, some time ago, regarding my girlfriend Helen who has also "died". She came back to share her experience, and has since passed. She was in her 40's.
God Bless you and everyone today!
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 08:34 PM
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I*am.....you have always been condescending towards me. Whatever. What you have posted is YOUR interpretation. I don't need "your" interpretation of what someone else has posted, or meant.
If you are so "above the fray"....why not remove your signature? You won't because you want nothing more than to be condescending. Furthermore, if I was addressing YOU, I would have addressed YOU.
It is quite confusing when whenever you post, and others post, that they say such condescending things, to decipher when and if they are addressing me. Perhaps if this ceases to occur, these boards would be a fair place to post.
I don't need YOUR interpretation of what someone ELSE has posted, so save yourself from commenting what other people post in the future. Thank you.
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 08:38 PM
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Ahem...I know what LOL stands for. Why would you think I would mistake LOL for LOTL? It is assumptions like this that does not create harmony on these boards. Just so you know. 
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 08:51 PM
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Seriously? OK then.
And, the OP did not get upset, at all to any of the people who responded to them. Why are you getting upset?
I don't know why anyone's arguing with fuzz. Let her avoid low feedback sellers and shop on Amazon. More great deals for me. 
Actually that's very true LOL. You make a very good point.
who are you addressing, Lynn? I'm not upset about anything! Happy, happy, joy, joy, joy! Hey...now there's another siggy you can copy!
http://forums.ebay.com/db2/topic/Buyer-Central-Professional/My-First-Bad/5200115345?start=48#msg5101670207
And that wasn't the first time you saw LOL and responded as though someone was talking to you.
If this memory loss and confusion is genuine, you really need to see a doctor. This is not being condescending, this is flat-out honest. Yesterday you denied saying something that was still on the same page of the same thread.
You're so vain... I bet you think this sig is about you (don't you, don't you)!
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 1, 2012 09:47 PM
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Well, once again, you are WRONG! Please show me where I responded to LOL....mistaking it for LOTL. Then we shall carry on a mutually fair and understandable conversation. If you cannot do so, then I suggest you drop your lack of merit argument, once and for all.
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 2, 2012 05:08 AM
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My post to PH in it's entirety
IAB's post
lady-of-the-lake1 wrote:
Reply | Report Abuse lady-of-the-lake1 wrote:
meow....why do you persist on insulting another poster? Have you even stopped to reflect what your words say? I don't know who you are talking about "pollyanna", but if you think it is me, want to dispute what I say, then why not come right out and be truthful?
She was NOT referring to you as Pollyanna.
we both have been here long enough to know neither one of is is Pollyanna and we are both old enough to know who she is !
The wink was to signal a joke about their mutual AGE. Stop accusing people of things just because you don't understand the codes for humor. Though after you have now several times gone off on people for writing LOL, assuming that those initials could ONLY mean that they are badmouthing you, you may be beyond ever figuring it out.
lady....why do you persist on accusing another poster? Have you even stopped to reflect what your words say?
IAB got my meaning entirely.
I should have said -
we both have been here long enough to know neither one of us is is Pollyanna
I ommitted the article US.
Thank you IAB.
Every time an animal finds a forever home, an angel gets their wings. Every time a pet is spayed or neutered, two angels get their wings!
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 2, 2012 05:09 AM
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P H -we both have been here long enough to know neither one of is is Pollyanna and we are both old enough to know who she is ! As odd as it sounds , other than my DH, cancer is the best gift I have ever gotten. It has changed the way I view life, how I treat others, what matters & what does not & has made me a stronger person. Life truly is a gift and every day I wake up is a good day. It has also made me stronger, that is why I have lasted as long as I have. My doctors are amazed I have survived this long.
Every time an animal finds a forever home, an angel gets their wings. Every time a pet is spayed or neutered, two angels get their wings!
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 2, 2012 06:51 AM
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Okay, someone please tell me why some of you respond to some of these people. I really want to know. You can see one who comes on only to make insulting comments and still you engage that person.
Now you have another that praises herself constantly, while knowing everything and having every experience under the sun, (I guarantee if someone on here said, "I read that astronomers found a new comet and are calling it the Hidden comet," this poster would say her sister discovered it and they came up with the name while finding the hidden gene that causes lycanthropy.)
Then when suggested to use the ignore feature, there are a couple who get all upset over that. Why?
Are these people amusing? Do they liven up a thread with their unkindness and attacks? What exactly is it?
You allow them to ruin everything. Why?
The next time you see a member of the police, fire department or armed forces, thank them for their service. They put their lives on the line daily to protect ours. Thank you police, fire and armed forces for all you do.
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 2, 2012 07:29 AM
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Angel are you referring to a particular poster or posters with this comment alone?
Okay, someone please tell me why some of you respond to some of these people.
Regarding this comment
You can see one who comes on only to make insulting comments and still you engage that person
I agree with you. I do not engage said person, I was thanking I am Beautiful for stating exactly what I meant & wanted there to be no question about my post to PH.
Some times I over think things.
Every time an animal finds a forever home, an angel gets their wings. Every time a pet is spayed or neutered, two angels get their wings!
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 2, 2012 07:55 AM
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And supposedly I cause drama. What will be will be. Just thought I would peek in and see how everyone was. My condolences for all the families who have lost someone. My prayers for those who need them.
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Re: Accentuate the Positive
Dec 2, 2012 08:01 AM
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Maggie I know we don't post together but I wanted to say that I am sorry your Dad is not well but that I am also happy that other aspects of your life are improving and I hope that continues. Marriage is a wonderful thing.
Every time an animal finds a forever home, an angel gets their wings. Every time a pet is spayed or neutered, two angels get their wings!
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