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Gravity is my god

Frank, I was brought up Catholic which put me off religion forever. Reading Camus puts one in the absurdist realm, where there is no meaning, so make your own meaning if you want. I find many things strike deep chords in me that I struggle to ...

Fargy, on 10/29/2013

Corruption in the church:reflections on scandal

I found this a thought-provoking piece, as you explore some of the problematic incentives that can be set up when the priesthood becomes associated with power. I really liked your point about people questioning, criticizing, or arguing over ...

cazort, on 10/29/2013

Fibromyalgia and Suicide

Thank you for your post. I am 38 and have had this horrible disease since my early 20s. I also have an autoimmune thyroid disease called Hashimotos Diane. I was just diagnosed so if you can tell ...

Jennifer , on 10/29/2013

Fibromyalgia and Suicide

Oh my goodness - you truley hit the nail on the head so to speak - you are describing my life (as well of a lot of other sufferers) thank you for putting it into words, I will show family and ...

Amanda , on 10/29/2013

Gravity is my god

Gravity is the way in which space-time is warped , so it is part of the nature of the universe. Are you therefore a pantheist [one who identifies the divine with nature?]

frankbeswick, on 10/29/2013

Daucus carota: From Wild Dark Carrot to Cultivated Orange Carrot

For some strange reason no one on my allotment can grow carrots directly in the ground. We get little stunted ones. We have to used raised beds. In these raised beds the soil contains very much compost, and I like to mix some sand in it, as sand ...

frankbeswick, on 10/29/2013

Fibromyalgia and Suicide

Thank you for putting into words the struggle that I face everyday on my own. I do keep a smile on my face so that no one notices my pain. It is harder to explain to someone who does not ...

Hilda Ortega, on 10/29/2013

Fibromyalgia and Suicide

Hello, I too am suffering from CFS, fibromyalgia, I also have DDD, bulging and herniated disks, and Hashimotos Autoimmune Disease hypothyroidism. I would love to get emails, notifications on how ...

Diane, on 10/29/2013

How to Eat Healthy with Little or No Cooking

Hi Derdriu:). As far as I've seen, we mostly dry the seeds in the oven or buy them as such. Frying them is a new thing. I've never tried. Sesame seeds are great. The most common seeds in Romania here are sunflower and pumpkin seeds. I love ...

Mira, on 10/29/2013

How to Eat Healthy with Little or No Cooking

Mira, Oatmeal is supposed to be really good for the metabolism. I like it a lot when the consistency is very thin and not at all when it's chunky. What do you think of oatmeal with molasses? My favorite breakfast is breads, cheeses, and fruits. ...