CuriousByNature

It isn't about what God wants or doesn't want. She is known to be a person of great faith, and it's about her personal integrity and the desire to remain true to the pledge she made during her coronation. In fact, she made another pledge on her 21st birthday a few years before to serve for her entire life, whether it would be short or long. Unlike many people today she has somehow been able to maintain that level of commitment for more than 70 years. I think that is something worthy of admiration and not likely to be repeated.

From what I have read, the issue is one of mobility. She is apparently a very devout person who took her coronation vows very seriously. I highly doubt she will ever abdicate, because she would consider that breaking the vows she made before God. I imagine she is having some sort of joint issues given her age - her mother had joint replacements in her mid-90s, so perhaps the same will be done for the Queen. I can't remember if it was the hips or knees, but the surgery gave the Queen Mother a few more years of mobility anyway. I'm hoping she can see her 75th anniversary as Queen... she would be 100 at that time, and her mother made it to almost 102 herself.

I agree that Charles does not have the support that the Queen currently enjoys. In the 90s when it was clear he was cheating on Diana (and she was also cheating on him) I think a lot of people hoped he would be bypassed for William. But those who said that did not understand how succession works. Now that he is in his 70s, happily married to the woman he always loved, and supporting the Queen in many of her duties, I think there is a fondness that is growing towards him. Had he ascended the throne 20 years ago I think that there would have been greater backlash, but now that he is a senior citizen himself, I think the reaction will be more measured. I also think he will not shake things up as much as he once would have. He likely doesn't have the energy to do so. And if he were to ascend today, he would most likely only be king for 20 to 30 years at most before William ascends after him. I'm curious whether he will style himself as King Charles III, or perhaps in homage to his father who was never more than a prince, choose to be the UK's first King Phillip.

I guess not everyone wants to be Touched by an Angel.

Also, wanting an Easy-Bake Oven. Though it was eating the cakes that attracted me, not baking with a lightbulb.

Playing hopscotch, double-dutch skipping, gymnastics, crossing your legs tightly...

Perhaps this is not such a black and white, clear-cut issue. There are a number of factors that would need to be known before a judgement against either party should be made, IMHO. Foremost, did the individual demonstrate intent to infect others? Did he knowingly assure people that he was healthy and discourage safer sex practices despite knowing he was infectious? Or did he think or assume he was undetectable? Or perhaps had he been undetectable and then become detectable again for whatever reason? The individual who contracted HIV is ultimately responsible for their own sexual health, but accurately assessing the level of risk in any given situation requires knowing the facts, and trusting that the person giving you the necessary information can be trusted. The provider in this case does not seem to be a very trustworthy person, particularly if he knew he was not undetectable. And the client was either too trusting of someone they hardly knew, or perhaps, was willing to assume a much higher level of risk than he should have. Thankfully these days, neither has to pay for this with their lives.

"The hamster I had when I was 5 years old however was more sensual." That's an interesting comparison... LOL

Kindness. That could explain why I'm still CuriousByNature and not ExperiencedByNature!

While the following is humour, it is about positions... Three women went to a fortune teller together because they wanted to know the genders of any future children they might have. The first came out and told the others that she would be having boys, because her favourite position was having the man on top. The second came out and said she would be having girls because she always preferred to be on top of the guy. At this point the third woman burst into tears and got up to leave. The others asked what the matter was, and she turned to them weeping, "I'm going to have puppies!"

I thought there was only one. Sitting in the seat, strapped securely, helmet on, and preparing for that big thrust that will send you into orbit. Ah... you meant gay sex positions, not SpaceX positions. My bad.

And driving

550 mph, as a passenger on a 747 🙃

Oh no! Get well soon.

Do you mean a literal impression?

Is there time to hop over to Albania? I hear its a beautiful place.

Oh, that's too bad. What happened?

The Los Angeles Olympics. In 1984, not 1932!

Are there any non-lethal bullfights? My understanding is that either the bull is going to die, or the matador will be injured or killed. I was tempted to see one when I was in Spain, but the sight of blood makes me queazy unless it's coming out of a medium-rare filet mignon.

At least they didn't call themselves 'Discharge'.

Do most of the museums have English signage for exhibits, or is it all in Portuguese? I try to avoid the headset museum guides, and prefer to read the descriptions beside each exhibit or artwork.

I hope for his sake that wouldn't make a difference. Boundaries are there for a reason and should really be respected, IMHO.

I tried the noodles, but not the rice. I didn't find them unpalatable, but then again, I often use quite a bit of spice when I cook.

Seems that his ad is now goneeeee