CuriousByNature

The British Museum is one of my favourite places. I could spend weeks in there.

Thanks! I was mistaken... the slave trade was abolished in 1807, and slavery itself in 1833 according to Wikipedia.

You were vulnerable, but please dont ever confuse that with being weak. Those who took advantage of you were the true weak ones. Thank you for sharing such personal details - that takes courage. Blessings and peace to you ?

Three's Company....lol

Interesting that the last execution for sodomy was 1835 - still horrendous, but I would have expected it to be later in the 19th century. The 1830s seemed to be a period of social change, after the death of George III in 1820, followed by George IV and William IV before Victoria ascended in 1837. I think Britain abolished the slave trade around that time too... like 1833 or 1834.

Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but does anyone have any opinions about how differences in height can either enhance or detract from an experience? Im not asking about a person's preference for taller or shorter, but more about the 'mechanical' implications. Are things generally better when two people are the same height? Are there advantages or challenges when one is 5-foot-6 and the other is 6-foot-5? For those who find that kissing is important during the activities I imagine height differences can affect how things 'line up' so to speak... and I fully realize I am revealing profound ignorance by even asking ?.

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I know your post is not seeking sympathy, but I just want to say Im really sorry that happened to you. I happen to agree that the term should be avoided. Rape isnt about sex, its about violence - which is more than simple dominance or control, though those are certainly aspects of it. The thing is that some people, for whatever reason, are turned on by violence - a tiny minority even to the point of murder. And there are people use the term 'rape' even though violence doesnt turn them on but without fully appreciating how it might affect others. They aren't looking to trigger anyone, but that is invariably what can happen.

There's such a thing? Please let me know where I can get one so I can put away the paper bag I normally wear...?

There's such a thing? Please let me know where I can get one so I can put away the paper bag I normally wear...?

So her rescues may survive drowning only to die from blood loss.

I don't want to sound like prude, but.... How does one get past the knowledge of what comes out of that orifice? No matter how squeaky clean a person might be, somewhere up that digestive tract is something most people would never want near their mouth. And wouldn't there be some unpleasant smell wafting down from further up? I find that taste is highly affected by smell, so thats why I'm asking.

I don't want to sound like prude, but.... How does one get past the knowledge of what comes out of that orifice? No matter how squeaky clean a person might be, somewhere up that digestive tract is something most people would never want near their mouth. And wouldn't there be some unpleasant smell wafting down from further up? I find that taste is highly affected by smell, so thats why I'm asking.

I've run into him before and he's a super nice guy.

Well, count me in as a fellow dweeb. I figured a soy boy was the offspring of an edamame mama.

Thank you for this very encouraging update. I am really glad you are doing well.

When someone who isn't feeling well says they have 'a temperature' instead of 'a fever'. Umm yeah, even a corpse has a temperature.

Perhaps one option would be for sites to offer an 'Avoid List' feature as well as a 'Buddy List'. There are many reasons why someone may not be adviseable for contacting aside from racist and political attitudes they may harbour. But I completely understand why the OP has focused on the racism factor given the horrendous things that are going on currently and the terrible history of discrimination in the US (and here in Canada).

On a side note, I hope the McRib never makes a return.

Not an easy situation. When a relative says something I find disturbing I usually respond with, 'You don't actually believe that, do you?' This invariably leads to a discussion, some defensiveness and justifying on their part, and often finishing by simply agreeing to disagree. But as long as I remain calm and rational in my arguments, things rarely get out of control. Even though I may think what they are saying is evil, I remind myself that they themselves are not evil - just ignorant or misinformed. I always hope that by confronting their opinions in a patient and fact-based manner they might realize their position does not have a solid foundation after all. Most of the time there is no obvious breakthrough, but I also cannot see what small changes may be happening in their hearts.

I wouldn't say it catered to any particular demographic, but the casting was very much on point. Betty White playing a ditz after playing a vamp on the Mary Tyler Moore, Rue McLanahan playing a vamp after playing a ditz on Maude, and Bea Arthur being Bea Arthur...

I once thought about becoming a tv reporter until I realized it could cause most viewers to turn back to radio. ?

Every pandemic has to end at some point, whether by immunization, treatment, mutation, etc. The big question for me is whether it will return, and if so, whether it will be less virulent or more virulent than the current outbreak.

Lol... any reference to the Golden Girls is a good reference in my book. But if I remember correctly, didn't Charlie also die while he and Rose were in the moment, so to speak? ?

I don't mean to hijack the post by @tony, but do you know how the scuba/snorkeling is around Eilat? I hear its awesome at spots on the Sinai and the coast of Egypt, but haven't heard much of anything about the Eilat or Aqaba portions of the coast. Is there a place in Eilat you would recommend staying? Thanks!