You make excellent points on a subject that has long troubled me. I had always learned that immitation was the sincerest form of flattery. So mocking is bad, but enjoying cuisine, fashion, and art is good.

In all my years scouting, serving in the military, and leading wilderness search and rescue ground teams, I never even thought of 550 cord's potential use as a bra. Well played.

mindboggling to think of the amazing advances we are making in medicine and other technological fields. This device could change the outcome for many premature babies. Of course, if the machines get hold

I think you found a pufferfish or blowfish... and I think you're exactly right that you're glad you didn't step on it. Here's some information on what I think your beautiful/creepy beach monster might

It is so frustrating. In my circle of companions growing up, I was always the devil's advocate. It was just part of the group's acceptance that I would likely challenge most anything, whether due to serious

It's become harder to be an introducer of chaos through questioning because society has become so sensitive and perceives curiosity as an attack, rather that a thought provoking exercise. Science and culture

What a powerful and insightful statement which most just don't get.... "I am the happiest I have ever been....But I'm depressed." This seeming dichotomy is a state of existence for so many, where

I have not yet had the pleasure of traveling to South America, but long to do so someday.

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I know I've been guilty of this with young people, and have actually learned to love giving praise to those who are right when I am wrong. I just long to have vigorous dialogue where growth is the goal

honoured to be in the 2%

It seems if the effort and heart behind it is genuine, then rewards will come. Begging and bargaining reduces the beauty of community that appreciate one another and share. Excellent non post and non tutorial.

Those moments when we can shrug off adversity are so glorious. It's like winning a battle that seemed to have the odds stacked against us. Sometimes we are low on ammo, wounded and limited in options,

Very envious of your time under the waves... they are my most peaceful moments, but occur so rarely because I live in a land locked area and have to travel to get wet. Enjoy the salt for both of us Sir!!!

So true, and we need one another to be there to support us during our failings as we need to be willing to carry someone else who has fallen until they are strong. We do this "life" thing so

and to avoid the relentless dark, we need those who are willing to step into the fear when we are struggling and support us... just as we need to be willing to do big things for others. Thank you for your

It is often only in the darkness that we can really appreciate light. But if we relinquish ourselves to apathy, we can find ourselves feeling at home in a prison. So blessed by all those who have been

Thank you for the kind words... It can be so hard to be lost, and to feel like you are not only not being sought, but not worthy of being found. But when we get found, we must remember to do onto others

If only I could speak Whale like Dory... until then... just keep swimming... Nicely presented and wonderfully logical... I do hope steemit can continue to be fun, but wading through 12 posts on roses this

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