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Anybody else remember and love the ever cynical Dorothy Parker?

Quotes:

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

If you don't have anything nice to say, come sit by me...

He is beyond question a writer of power; and his power lies in his ability to make sex so thoroughly, graphically and aggressively unattractive that one is fairly shaken to ponder how little one has been missing.

His body has gone to his head.

Look at him, a rhinestone in the rough.

The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant--and let the air out of the tires

The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue.

Young man to Dorothy Parker: "I can't bear fools."

Dorothy Parker to young man: "Funny, your mother could."

If you want to know what god thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.

That woman speaks eight languages and can't say "no" in any of them.

She ran the gamut of emotions from 'A' to 'B'

To Mrs Sherwood on the arrival of her baby:

"Good work, Mary,'' our Mrs Parker wired collect. "We all knew you had it in you.''

Summer makes me drowsy. Autumn makes me sing. Winter's pretty lousy, but I hate Spring.

Every year, back comes Spring, with nasty little birds yapping their fool heads off and the ground all mucked up with plants.

And others wittier and more risque that you'll ave to find for yourself

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Anybody else remember and love the ever cynical Dorothy Parker?

Quotes:

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

If you don't have anything nice to say, come sit by me...

He is beyond question a writer of power; and his power lies in his ability to make sex so thoroughly, graphically and aggressively unattractive that one is fairly shaken to ponder how little one has been missing.

His body has gone to his head.

Look at him, a rhinestone in the rough.

The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant--and let the air out of the tires

The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue.

Young man to Dorothy Parker: "I can't bear fools."

Dorothy Parker to young man: "Funny, your mother could."

If you want to know what god thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.

That woman speaks eight languages and can't say "no" in any of them.

She ran the gamut of emotions from 'A' to 'B'

To Mrs Sherwood on the arrival of her baby:

"Good work, Mary,'' our Mrs Parker wired collect. "We all knew you had it in you.''

Summer makes me drowsy. Autumn makes me sing. Winter's pretty lousy, but I hate Spring.

Every year, back comes Spring, with nasty little birds yapping their fool heads off and the ground all mucked up with plants.

And others wittier and more risque that you'll ave to find for yourself

:lol: Love it!

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Sally-Sweet Sally

It feels good to see you on the forum tonight tending to your brood and pouring your friendsoip and love on troubled waters!

We all love you!

JJ

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I am so sorry that I have been missing for a while now, I have so much still to do and starting my new job takes so much time.

I used to tell everyone that I would never leave because I had no place else to go, but in truth I will never leave because i wou;ld miss all of my friends, my sisters and brothers and especially my children.

I feel very honored to have been given the name Momma Sally and I cherish it more than gold.

Just taken this opportunity to say I love you to everyone.

Sally

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Oh Opal-I never knew you could be so cruel! And announce your genocide right here in open forum??

:blink:Poor helpless bugs! What have they ever done to you!

:lol:

Huggs

JJ

Hi JJ ! Well, it is actually herbicide, a mixture of 2-4D and Roundup. Nasty stuff. The County here was to keep a handle on certain noxious weeds that have a reputation for taking over land that is not treated. One has the choice of getting it done in some manner themselves, or the County comes in and sprays, then charges you an arm and a leg.

A lot of bugs probably do die either directly or indirectly from spraying this nasty stuff. I managed to take a tumble yesterday trying to pick up a really nice piece of Jasper/Flint I found. Landed on my back, and fortunately didn't hurt the sprayer. Also,the wand of the sprayer went off in a safe direction, so I did not spray myself with that nasty stuff. Hope to finish up on Friday, maybe for the year.

Hugs,

Opal

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I am so sorry that I have been missing for a while now, I have so much still to do and starting my new job takes so much time.

I used to tell everyone that I would never leave because I had no place else to go, but in truth I will never leave because i wou;ld miss all of my friends, my sisters and brothers and especially my children.

I feel very honored to have been given the name Momma Sally and I cherish it more than gold.

Just taken this opportunity to say I love you to everyone.

Sally

yay! i hope i count as an everyone!

hugs, Nikki

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Message from a cousin I see once every couple of yrs in Canada. She sent this to me after I outed myself on facebook to all 50 friends.

You are who you are, and that's all you can be. It takes a lot of courage to confess to the world how you feel and what you need to feel complete and happy and for that I am proud of you! Stay strong, answers to all your questions will come in time, and we are all here to support you in any way we are capable.

*softly crying*

I cannot believe how caring my family is.

:wub:

Ree

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Hi JJ ! Well, it is actually herbicide, a mixture of 2-4D and Roundup. Nasty stuff. The County here was to keep a handle on certain noxious weeds that have a reputation for taking over land that is not treated. One has the choice of getting it done in some manner themselves, or the County comes in and sprays, then charges you an arm and a leg.

A lot of bugs probably do die either directly or indirectly from spraying this nasty stuff. I managed to take a tumble yesterday trying to pick up a really nice piece of Jasper/Flint I found. Landed on my back, and fortunately didn't hurt the sprayer. Also,the wand of the sprayer went off in a safe direction, so I did not spray myself with that nasty stuff. Hope to finish up on Friday, maybe for the year.

Hugs,

Opal

What you mean you've been practicing genocide on plants instead?? Poor plants!

:lol:

Just kidding all along. I know the realities of modern land management make such things necessary.

Oh-you say you didn't hurt the sprayer but how about Opal?? Landing on your back is not a good thing-I know. With so many things going well in your life you don't want to go hurting your back. Actually, I guess you don't want to injure your back no matter how things are going!

Glad you missed spraying yourself!! We're embarking on a dragon's gold quet in te holodeck and we need Opal all healthy o accompany us. Saving you a spot in the company.

Huggs

JJ

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Message from a cousin I see once every couple of yrs in Canada. She sent this to me after I outed myself on facebook to all 50 friends.

You are who you are, and that's all you can be. It takes a lot of courage to confess to the world how you feel and what you need to feel complete and happy and for that I am proud of you! Stay strong, answers to all your questions will come in time, and we are all here to support you in any way we are capable.

*softly crying*

I cannot believe how caring my family is.

:wub:

Ree

Ree

That is so fantastic and I am so happy for you.

It makes such a difference to know there is such love and acceptance in the world!

Thank you for sharing.

(Just saw your post this AM-it wasn't showing wen I answered Opal and signed off)

Love

JJ

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Message from a cousin I see once every couple of yrs in Canada. She sent this to me after I outed myself on facebook to all 50 friends.

You are who you are, and that's all you can be. It takes a lot of courage to confess to the world how you feel and what you need to feel complete and happy and for that I am proud of you! Stay strong, answers to all your questions will come in time, and we are all here to support you in any way we are capable.

Ree......

I just LOVE things like this....

When we are accepted and loved, it's an awesome thing...

That made me feel warm inside....

HUGGGGS on you.....

And:

OPAL!

You had better not be hurting any Ladybuggs!

GRRRrrrrrrr......

Donna Jean

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Message from a cousin I see once every couple of yrs in Canada. She sent this to me after I outed myself on facebook to all 50 friends.

You are who you are, and that's all you can be. It takes a lot of courage to confess to the world how you feel and what you need to feel complete and happy and for that I am proud of you! Stay strong, answers to all your questions will come in time, and we are all here to support you in any way we are capable.

*softly crying*

I cannot believe how caring my family is.

:wub:

Ree

That is really wonderful Ree! I can only imagine the comfort and strength that brings to help you in your transition forward. Thank you so much for sharing.

Big Huggs,

Opal

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What you mean you've been practicing genocide on plants instead?? Poor plants!:lol:Just kidding all along. I know the realities of modern land management make such things necessary. Oh-you say you didn't hurt the sprayer but how about Opal?? Landing on your back is not a good thing-I know. With so many things going well in your life you don't want to go hurting your back. Actually, I guess you don't want to injure your back no matter how things are going!Glad you missed spraying yourself!! We're embarking on a dragon's gold quet in te holodeck and we need Opal all healthy o accompany us. Saving you a spot in the company.HuggsJJ

Oh, thank you for your concern, JJ. My chiropractor and his wife are having their first baby any time, so I will wait until our next appointment to see him. Yes, that spray could easily blind a person, so I was very, very, fortunate there. Sorry I have been absent from the holodeck. Will try to get over there this morning.

And:OPAL!You had better not be hurting any Ladybuggs!GRRRrrrrrrr......Donna Jean

Oh, Dee Jay! I would not intentionally hurt the Ladybuggs!

I even offer them sanctuary in a vegetable garden that has minimal weeding, and is kept moist most of the time. Huggs!!!

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I had a wonderful evening. We went swimming at the lake as we do most evenings. It is a remarkably pristine lake -many miles long -encircled by mountains. We put our things under a huge tree and I skin dive.

Tonight when I came in from diving a family was picnicking nearby and shared huge slices of watermelon. So there I was was chest deep in this beautiful lake eating one of sweetest watermelons I ever had.

And I realized how happy I was right then. Those moments are so precious and rare when you are right there in the moment and happy.

There were no trans issues, no financial problems, no heat wave -nothing but my family the lake and the watermelon.

May each of you also find those little moments which renew your spirit and make you stronger to face your days and nights

Love

JJ

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Thank you Opal. All my life i have taken these mental snapshots to take out and enjoy. Moments of simple pleasure. last night will be added to the list.

Others include standing on a peak in Colorado with cold air whipping around me and a view of creation spread below. Feeling strong and happy because I had made a long climb to be there.

Or standing on the cliffs and watching the waves crash after a storm on a night when the full moon lit the scene so brilliantly that there were muted colors in the sea and trees and shining white in the spray and foam.

Or watching a pod of whales sound off Orcas island while I sat in a dinghy nearby.

And the oldest and first-a sunset blazing all brilliant red and gold across the sky. Mesmerizing and awe inspiring. It brought tears to my eyes.

There are a few more. Each seemingly so small and insignificant and yet so profound in their beauty and simplicity.

Does anyone else hold these special moments to remember forever?? Captured as vividly today as when they happened?

What do you save within to cherish??

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My life is filled with mental snapshots, the most vivid to me are from my travels.

Sitting on a cliff near Makapuu point watching the moon outline a cloud in silver with its reflection dancing on the ocean between Rabbit Island and the light house on the main Island.

Seeing a Humpback breech in the channel between Lanai and Maui.

The stars from the darkened deck of a ship on a clear night in the South China Sea.

That moment when Lizzy and I first met and hugged.

The first time I ever saw Donna Jean's face as she came up the stairs and the hug that followed.

These are a few of my favorites, of course my first meeting with Sarah F and then Pammy were among these even though we were in male mode - irreplaceable moments.

Love ya,

Sally

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Wanted to give a w00t! to my three year old! She's potty training and last night was her first night in a long time without a pull-up, and she didn't wet the bed. ^_^

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Seeing the multi-colored folds of the northern lights while at 40,000 feet over Iceland.

Flying past Fujiyama in both summer and winter and being able to see that snow cap and then bathed in brown...

Looking down into the beautiful island in Crater Lake in Oregon...

Ah, such lovely times...

Donna Jean

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Micha-a big congratulatory hug to you and your toddler-those milestones feel so good.

And cuddle her tight-everyone always says how quickly they grow and change-and it is so true. I love the 10 year old grandchild I have today but oh what I wouldn't give to snuggle that laughing little girl who believed in faeries again!

Sally and DeeJay-your special moments gave me beautiful images that brighten a drab day. Thank you so much for sharing them!

Love

JJ

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Memorable views. Well, lets see for me:

The Grand Canyon

The Pacific Ocean

The Atlantic Ocean

The Space Shuttle flying over Colorado on Decent

Cape Canaveral (Kennedy)

The view from atop Pikes Peak

Crossing the Mississippi River

Seeing Colorado from 45,000 ft on a clear day

Seeing the crowds at Colorado Springs Pride

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Sorry about my mistake on the day for Transgendered Pride. I will post a reply to it tomorrow morning, and it should be good to go. Sorry if I gave anyone heart failure!

Huggs,

Opal

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Today I bought a kayak. Just a cheapie, it's for paddling about in still waters. Still optimistic about seeing the sun this summer.

Today I passed a bicyclist. And with my usual eye, I noticed how wonderfully full and round the person's figure was from the back. As I passed, I realized that the rider was male. I thought, "Wow am I jealous!" maybe that's the secret to a nice posterior - massive cycling. Sigh...

Love, Kat

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Today I bought a kayak. Just a cheapie, it's for paddling about in still waters. Still optimistic about seeing the sun this summer.

Today I passed a bicyclist. And with my usual eye, I noticed how wonderfully full and round the person's figure was from the back. As I passed, I realized that the rider was male. I thought, "Wow am I jealous!" maybe that's the secret to a nice posterior - massive cycling. Sigh...

Love, Kat

Hi Kat

Unless you are cycling on completely flat terrain it is also the secret to massive calves. Guess there's a downside to everything. I rode my bike all over Denver for years-even to work-faster and cheaper than a car or the bus. I ended up fit but with calves like a weight lifter and couldn't buy my beloved boots off the rack anymore even though I was otherwise an ideal size.. Since I was living as a natal female I wasn't best pleased.

Enjoy your kyak-it sound like such fun! I'll send you some of our sun if you'll take some of our heat-108 degree heat index-and we live up in the mountains- with at least another hour of rising temps ahead. I am however counting my blessings-tomorrow is supposed to be hotter!

Hug

JJ

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