JayDubya

Back in the day... I used to be a ‘letter of the law’ kinda gal.  One day, someone had problems with my braids.  They spoke to my ‘head’ at the time and I took the braids out on my way home from the meeting.  I looked at the scripture referenced- 1Pet. 3:3.  I decided I’d go to the next meeting naked.   Well, almost. I’d be wearing shoes.  I started heading to the door and my husband looked at me like I was crazy.  Before he parted his lips, I said, ‘I’m following the scriptures.  That’s what you wanted right? Do not let the your adornment be... the wearing of... outer garments.’  I’m safe now since the new translation says, ‘...fine clothing’. But  I do alright if you ask me. My second hand clothing is mighty fine.  Mighty fine! 
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It’s okay.  Your comments made me think of myself and my own experiences.  I take it all in stride now.  Thanks for sharing!!! 
... now my problem is makeup.  LOLOLOLOL #itsgoodtolaugh
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@TrueTomHarley I agree.  My own situation was a bit different.  Being that I lived in a predominately African American community with modesty being of great concern to me (as it was not my dress but hair) it NOW seems laughable.  Modest braids are on WT and AWAKE! covers and they are beautiful.   Sisters are now participating on Assemblies with modest ‘sisterlocks’! Yes- dreadlocks! Brothers wearing beards. ?Things have changed and a focus is on the inner not the outter.  I adjusted ofcourse ... but I also know that I should have been considered too.  It is well.  I follow the chariot wherever it goes. 
P.S.  I pay close attention when singing to prevent me from belting out the wrong words to ‘old songs’ I think I know.  ??‍♀️

Back in the day... I used to be a ‘letter of the law’ kinda gal.  One day, someone had problems with my braids.  They spoke to my ‘head’ at the time and I took the braids out on my way home from the meeting.  I looked at the scripture referenced- 1Pet. 3:3.  I decided I’d go to the next meeting naked.   Well, almost. I’d be wearing shoes.  I started heading to the door and my husband looked at me like I was crazy.  Before he parted his lips, I said, ‘I’m following the scriptures.  That’s what you wanted right? Do not let the your adornment be... the wearing of... outer garments.’  I’m safe now since the new translation says, ‘...fine clothing’. But  I do alright if you ask me. My second hand clothing is mighty fine.  Mighty fine! 
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So pillow fights are definitely out...

The problem with the "tacking", is the front of one shoe is nailed to the floor, and any "progress" is made in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise circle.
Creating an artificial sense of urgency WILL motivate you ... but so will setting your hair on fire.
It is quite proper to follow "Jehovah's Chariot", wherever it goes ... but when following a clown car .... make sure you check the route, the weather, and the gas.
.... and don't follow TOO closely.

Interesting. In Russia they just confiscate the buildings and re-purpose them. Unless there is a problem with the building structure it would seem a waste of resources to destroy them. But then again, if they had left the building standing them it would have been a constant reminder of what had happened and perhaps a rallying point for protest against the confiscation of the building. By destroying the building you remove the physical reminder of what happened I suppose. 
Oh well, eventually all false religion will be destroyed so it really does not matter which religious buildings are destroyed. 

As Hitler once said (paraphrased):
"You have your laws .... I have my bayonets.
Let's see who wins !"

This is almost too good to even comment on ....
@James Thomas Rook Jr. will have plenty to say I'm sure... LOL

I once met this sad little lizard who was well aware that he was a small reptile in a very large pond, and the only thing he had to sustain him is the idea that he came from a long line of Dinosaurs, that once ruled the Earth.
There is not that much happiness in the world, so I did not discourage him .... and told him he was a very fine Dinosaur, with all the respect and consideration a great and terrible Lizard should have.
Same with Pioneer Publishers .... it makes them happy, and costs nothing.
I much prefer to be addressed as "Master of Space, Time and Dimension", and thought about changing my name ... but alas .... it will not fit on my Driver's License, and would be a complete fantasy.
Same with Pioneer Publishers.
When I see one walk into a forest with an ax, a rifle, a knife, and carve a life out of nothing, and be totally self supporting .... THAT is a Pioneer.
In the meantime, it does not hurt anyone to be polite to those who think they really are Pioneers.
 

Bible Speaks:
Could you please ask your Son to ask who ... correction ... actually find out ... who is living at the following Watchtower properties in the gated community of Tuxedo Park?
I am retired, and on limited income, and can barely afford a trip to the mailbox ... but if I COULD go, I would make the trip to find out the answers to this question ... not to look at buildings.
... and, just kidding about the mailbox.
Thank You.
1.)  51 Woods Rd is a property located in Tuxedo Park, NY. It has approximately 1,705 Sq Ft and has 6 rooms. 51 Woods Rd. is owned by WATCHTOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY. It was last recorded in 2016, where the sales price was $390,000.
05/15/2014 - Ownership change from Gebert, Warren to Watchtower Bible & Tract Society
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2.)  5 Sylvan Way is a property located in Tuxedo Park, NY. It has approximately 2,412 Sq Ft and has 7 rooms. 15 Sylvan Way. is owned by WATCHTOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY. It was last recorded in 2016, where the sales price was $320,000.
10/10/2014 - Ownership change from Laurent, Arthur J & Elaine to Watchtower Bible & Tract Society
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3.)  57 Cross Ridge Rd is a property located in Tuxedo Park, NY. It has approximately 1,200 Sq Ft and has 7 rooms. 57 Cross Ridge Rd. is owned by WATCHTOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY. It was last recorded in 2016, where the sales price was $335,000.
03/06/2013 - Ownership change from Swartz, Michael & Patricia to Watchtower Bible & Tract Society
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4.)  227 Ironwood Dr is a property located in Tuxedo Park, NY. . 227 Ironwood Dr. is owned by WATCHTOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY. It was last recorded in 2016, where the sales price was $2,400,000.
 
Item No. 4 particularly caught my attention ..... If children are being encouraged to donate their "ice cream money" .... what are we doing with a $2,400,000 residence?
 
 
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Did you create this drawing or painting YOURSELF?
This is gorgeous !!

What did Jesus look like? ~ ?
Today the misrepresentation of Jesus continues. Most people picture Jesus as a babe in a manger or as a tragic figure nailed to a cross, with his face distorted in agony under a crown of thorns. 
Christendom’s clergy have encouraged such views. They have failed to present Jesus as the mighty heavenly King with whom nations will have an accounting. 
When human rulers confront the exalted Jesus in the near future, they will have to deal with a Messiah who has ‘all authority in heaven and on the earth’!—Matthew 28:18. - Bible Speaks
Hand painted beautiful portrait here. Thank you 

Hey man ...uh ... as spokesperson for "United Heads for Hemp" I can tell you ....
..uh ....OH LIKE WOW!
I HEAR ORANGES!

Assuming no misfires, and good NK targeting ( unlikely...) probably the ONLY target worth a NUKE or two is Honolulu.
Prevailing winds are West-to-East, ( or is it East-to-West, below the equator ?) so get in you car and head WEST ( ...or is it East ?).
Not much you can do in 20 minutes, actually.
If it were me, I would carry 4 silvered mylar "space blankets" stapled together, and find a ditch to lay in and cover my entire body.
2nd option is sit on a lawn chair, hold my knees, and kiss my butt goodby.

However, I do have to completely stay away from Kryptonite.

Hmmmm... is it "OK" to read stuff from MORMON Apostate Websites?

I really need to work on being humble.
If I was humble, I would be almost perfect.

It’s okay.  Your comments made me think of myself and my own experiences.  I take it all in stride now.  Thanks for sharing!!! 
... now my problem is makeup.  LOLOLOLOL #itsgoodtolaugh
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And then there's Europe -ya American prunes! I mean prudes 
http://www.inspiredtraveller.in/places-in-the-world-where-public-nudity-is-legal/
It doesn't mention the UK, where nudity is also legal, (unless it causes distress to the viewer. Makes sense. I just love British laws, lol)

If you like to cringe and shudder at the new songbook changes ... here is one that will help out.

Every time I see our theology being adulterated by lawyers and accountants, it makes me cringe and shudder.
 

It’s okay.  Your comments made me think of myself and my own experiences.  I take it all in stride now.  Thanks for sharing!!! 
... now my problem is makeup.  LOLOLOLOL #itsgoodtolaugh
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You were not the one I had in mind, and I frankly think we overdo it on personal neat-as-a-pin dress and grooming. But that is how it is with any group of people. Not everything goes your way and one simply must avoid being the bull in the china shop.
At times in my life I have been a little bit 'out there' in terms of grooming, yet I have never once had anyone call it to my attention, and I have enjoyed a few priviledges.  You may like the following story: one such time my wife and I came to a packed assembly hall where a branch committee brother was the speaker. He gave a very hard-hitting talk - the blunt sort with observations that would not appear in print, and if he had adopted the same tone as to dress and grooming, he could have pointed to me as Exhibit A. I was well overdue for a haircut and whenever that happens I will run product through my hair and sweep it back once with my fingers - I get freebee haircuts from a relative but sometimes I must wait for him to fit me in and neither he nor I get around to it.
Because we arrived down to the wire, if not slightly over it, the attendants put us in one of the few seats available - up front and directly in front of the branch brother. I didn't particularly want to speak with him - I am not one of those who goes for selfies with the speaker - but after prayer I turned about and I was face to face with him. So I said some genuine pleasantry, thanking him for coming and such, and he said "I wasn't too hard on you folks, was I?"
"We'll adjust," I told him.
You are a better person than I am.

Sharon:
I love that "outer garments" story.
I have found that to cater to the borderline inane and clueless never works with discussion. 
It's like the old story of the talking mule that never talked when the farmer wanted to show guests he had a talking mule .... a section of 2"x4" lumber across the head gets 'em talking.
I don't mind following the chariot ... wherever it goes, but I am apprehensive about  following the circus clown car.
There is a difference.

I don't even know what "Grammerly" is.
I am of course going to look it up ....
I find it embarrassing not to know everything.