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Best Selling Baby Walker for Baby's First Christmas Gift
Yeah and my sister was a picky baby. She didn't like being laid on the floor, and she'd scream-cry until she was red and then blue when you tried to put her down. So the bouncer helped because she could be upright but I could still do my ...
Ember, on 11/22/2014
The Choices of Llanrwst: The Town Which Opted Out of a War and Into a Cave
This is really a very interesting story.
I answered your poll, but to tell you the truth, I think it is best that they didn't chose a side.
Ember, on 11/22/2014
God does not have a magic wand: Reflections on Pope Francis' Address
Thank you.
Is there any link between this term and the eighth century Hindu thinker, Sankhara?
frankbeswick, on 11/22/2014
A Child's Future
In the Irish Catholic tradition in which I was raised it was considered a great honour for a family to have a son a priest. So some parents pressurized lads into the priesthood for their parents' honour. How many of those who have failed as ...
frankbeswick, on 11/22/2014
Between Christian and Pagan: a review
A good example of a festival with pagan roots is Easter. It stems from Jewish Pesach, Passover, which probably arose as a Spring festival, but became the time when Jews celebrated their deliverance from Egypt; later on it became a celebration of ...
frankbeswick, on 11/22/2014
The Choices of Llanrwst: The Town Which Opted Out of a War and Into a Cave
I'm glad that you thought so, and thank you for reading it.
JoHarrington, on 11/22/2014
The Choices of Llanrwst: The Town Which Opted Out of a War and Into a Cave
Very interesting and thought provoking account.Jo.
frankbeswick, on 11/22/2014
Comfortable Winter Outfits For Baby Boys
Love the super warm jackets, the panda baby suit is very cute. It is fun to watch the babies grow and it is one of the most enjoyable, unforgetting time of motherhood.
WriterArtist, on 11/22/2014
Between Christian and Pagan: a review
Violence in any form by anybody is going to bear very, very painful bearings. All religions have tried to explain that. I do not know how ISIS and terrorists in the world justify such gruesome acts.
Reading your article brought a new ...
WriterArtist, on 11/21/2014
God does not have a magic wand: Reflections on Pope Francis' Address
When you act and behave in certain (any) way you are creating "Sankhara" which is nothing but the fruit of your action. For example if you help someone you generate a sankhara that has a positive bearing, likewise if you murder someone you are ...
WriterArtist, on 11/21/2014
My Unusual Vipassana Meditation Retreat in a Vipassana Centre
@frankbeswick - I see another beautiful explanation of what are thoughts and how mind and brain play a role in bringing it about. Philosophers like Descartes have tried to explain and ancient Vedas have it too.
I find myself dying to share ...
WriterArtist, on 11/21/2014
My Unusual Vipassana Meditation Retreat in a Vipassana Centre
@VioletteRose - I see a very interesting analogy of how you have explained the difference between mind and brain. I could not have dreamt of such an example.
WriterArtist, on 11/21/2014
A Child's Future
Dear frankbeswick - I totally understand as parents we should let the kids decide. But when it comes to reality, I find myself imposing my views on my daughter, especially about the career choices she has to make. At times, I refrain from doing ...
WriterArtist, on 11/21/2014
My Unusual Vipassana Meditation Retreat in a Vipassana Centre
@frankbeswick - Actually I am a Hindu who is deeply influenced by Buddha's view of life and his teachings. I might have read more Buddhist scriptures than any others. I have even tried to take a dive into the ancient language of 'Pali' which ...
WriterArtist, on 11/21/2014
Barbie ASL Sign Language Doll
I am amazed with what Barbie ASL is equipped with, indeed we are thinking more in terms of handicapped who would love to have these gifts. A beautiful collection from the Barbie doll collections.
WriterArtist, on 11/21/2014