Makedde
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Politics: Left Leaning
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Post by Makedde on Nov 20, 2013 3:17:44 GMT
Yep, just took a look at the tracking of the satellite. It's not going to hit us and chances are that it will land in the ocean. Also, will be in pieces most likely as it breaks up. I wasn't really worried about it. But some day....some of this junk will undoubtedly do some damage. Reminds me of the recent Sandra Bullock movie where some space junk broke up their mission. Exciting movie, to say the least.
I loved 'Gravity', it was awesome. It would have been so hard to be basically the only cast member, though! She apparently spent so much time in a tiny little bubble type device (about 16 hours a day) that the cast had a party for Bullock every time she arrived on set, as instead of getting in and out, she chose to stay inside it all day. |
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Post by ShivaTD on Nov 28, 2013 19:39:34 GMT
Tribute to my older brother that passed away this morning.....  |
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Post by smartmouthwoman on Dec 1, 2013 15:14:41 GMT
So sorry to hear this, Shiva. I lost my older brother in 2008 and my younger stepbro in 2011. Its very sad to lose people you love. My deepest sympathy.  |
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Post by ShivaTD on Dec 1, 2013 17:15:54 GMT
So sorry to hear this, Shiva. I lost my older brother in 2008 and my younger stepbro in 2011. Its very sad to lose people you love. My deepest sympathy.
He was a very dedicated family man supporting his family both at home and several that couldn't cut it on their own away from home. As a small business owner he was financially destroyed by the 2008 Recession and trying to take care of his family he went deeply into debt. I believe that he literally worked himself to death trying to keep paying the bills for the family and get out of debt. The debt was wearing on him since 2008. He has not left my sister-in-law much more than business debt and that is sad. As a family, my parents in their 90's and I, are pulling together to help her as much as we can. She doesn't even know how deep in debt he was yet but she's going to have to be told eventually. Just not yet.
It's sometimes tough to think about but I try to focus on the positives as he was a wonderful person and avoid the negative that he's now gone.
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Post by smartmouthwoman on Dec 1, 2013 23:46:33 GMT
There was drama surrounding my younger step-bro's death. He had been estranged from the family for nearly 10 yrs, mainly because of a cocaine habit and owing people money. When he died, the prominent family he was working for took care of his memorial service. But he had told them he didn't want his family there. It was a tough decision both for them and me & my stepdad. We ended up attending the service which was held on the front yard of their plantation (Louisiana). Needless to say, it was awkward to be where you're not wanted. But I couldn't see making his 87 yr old dad miss his service because of family squabbles. He was 53 and died of AIDS. Drama Queen to the end, but I loved him to pieces. Very sad to lose someone so young. He was handsome and talented and could charm the heck outta anybody he met. Including the former gov of Louisiana who buried him. Enough wallowing. Shall we get drunk now?  |
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Post by iolo on Dec 2, 2013 16:20:19 GMT
There was drama surrounding my younger step-bro's death. He had been estranged from the family for nearly 10 yrs, mainly because of a cocaine habit and owing people money. When he died, the prominent family he was working for took care of his memorial service. But he had told them he didn't want his family there. It was a tough decision both for them and me & my stepdad. We ended up attending the service which was held on the front yard of their plantation (Louisiana). Needless to say, it was awkward to be where you're not wanted. But I couldn't see making his 87 yr old dad miss his service because of family squabbles. He was 53 and died of AIDS. Drama Queen to the end, but I loved him to pieces. Very sad to lose someone so young. He was handsome and talented and could charm the heck outta anybody he met. Including the former gov of Louisiana who buried him. Enough wallowing. Shall we get drunk now? Aren't families impossible! Mine come near to blows at every funeral, and people never see one another after. Pint coming over. Mochyn i bob un! |
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Post by ShivaTD on Dec 2, 2013 17:28:41 GMT
There are also issues between my sister-in-law and my parents that are being addressed. My parents have hearts of gold but are very bigoted conservative WASP's that can be overly blunt (as in downright rude) in their opinions and statements and they've offended my sister-in-law related to the irresponsibility of her children. Of course as "Mom" she defended her children even though they were wrong (as my folks so rudely pointed out).
Anyway, in trying to help her now my parents are trying so hard to not act like they're imposing any conditions or trying to tell her what to do. They know she can't afford the costs of a funeral and know that financially she's in dire straits and want to help her without any drama. As I mentioned they have hearts of gold in so many ways. They won't be going to the funeral as they're just too old to travel anymore (94 and 93 years old). They're actually running their assistance to her through me so she doesn't need to go directly to them to eliminate as much drama as possible.
What was cool is that yesterday my sister-in-law was able to get beyond enough of her personal grief for a few moments to think about the fact that others, such as my parents, are also experiencing grief. She asked me how the folks were doing because she knows that they lost a son just as I've lost my only brother and my niece lost her father. That was cool and while she is still deep in shock over losing her husband she was finally able to take some time out to care about how others are also hurting emotionally. I saw that as a good sign of her being able to cope with her loss.
The healing process when a loved one is lost can be very tough but it can, in some cases, mend relationships that were previously very strained or broken. I hope that will be the case with her and my parents because they really do love her and care very much about her.
Now let's all have that drink. Make mine a straight up double!!!
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Post by ShivaTD on Dec 2, 2013 17:29:19 GMT
There are also issues between my sister-in-law and my parents that are being addressed. My parents have hearts of gold but are very bigoted conservative WASP's that can be overly blunt (as in downright rude) in their opinions and statements and they've offended my sister-in-law related to the irresponsibility of her children. Of course as "Mom" she defended her children even though they were wrong (as my folks so rudely pointed out).
Anyway, in trying to help her now my parents are trying so hard to not act like they're imposing any conditions or trying to tell her what to do. They know she can't afford the costs of a funeral and know that financially she's in dire straits and want to help her without any drama. As I mentioned they have hearts of gold in so many ways. They won't be going to the funeral as they're just too old to travel anymore (94 and 93 years old). They're actually running their assistance to her through me so she doesn't need to go directly to them to eliminate as much drama as possible.
What was cool is that yesterday my sister-in-law was able to get beyond enough of her personal grief for a few moments to think about the fact that others, such as my parents, are also experiencing grief. She asked me how the folks were doing because she knows that they lost a son just as I've lost my only brother and my niece lost her father. That was cool and while she is still deep in shock over losing her husband she was finally able to take some time out to care about how others are also hurting emotionally. I saw that as a good sign of her being able to cope with her loss.
The healing process when a loved one is lost can be very tough but it can, in some cases, mend relationships that were previously very strained or broken. I hope that will be the case with her and my parents because they really do love her and care very much about her.
Now let's all have that drink. Make mine a straight up double!!!
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Post by smartmouthwoman on Dec 2, 2013 20:53:45 GMT
LOL, my family are also conservative WASPS which means we worked hard for the money my brother snorted up his nose.
I guess good liberal families would just be happy to have been used.
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Post by iolo on Dec 2, 2013 21:05:00 GMT
LOL, my family are also conservative WASPS which means we worked hard for the money my brother snorted up his nose. I guess good liberal families would just be happy to have been used. Whereas my parents managed - while working hard - to drink a fairly substantial inheritance away - but we were/are pink non-Anglo-Saxon Anglican socialists, so that's okay, I expect. Good luck to 'em! |
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Post by ShivaTD on Dec 3, 2013 10:37:42 GMT
LOL, my family are also conservative WASPS which means we worked hard for the money my brother snorted up his nose
In the early 1970 one of my best friends was a salesman for Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals that sells "legal" cocaine to pharmacies and as I recall the cost of either a pound or kilo (it doesn't really matter which) of 99.5% pure pharmaceutical cocaine was about $100-$120. At the same time a kilo of cocaine that was about 80% pure was selling for $25,000 on the black market.
Just think of how much money would have been saved if cocaine was legal!!!! Your brother was probably paying about 300-times or more than what the cocaine was actually worth because he had to buy it on the black market in small quantities.
Now, let's all have another round on me this time!!!
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Post by smartmouthwoman on Dec 3, 2013 15:26:58 GMT
My brother made a million dollars at least 3 times thru various businesses... but died penniless. Even if it was free, cocaine has a way of making people feel bulletproof. By the time they realize they're not, its usually too late.
Yes, lets drink. Its still early... bloody mary anyone?
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Post by smartmouthwoman on Dec 3, 2013 15:28:42 GMT
LOL, my family are also conservative WASPS which means we worked hard for the money my brother snorted up his nose. I guess good liberal families would just be happy to have been used. Whereas my parents managed - while working hard - to drink a fairly substantial inheritance away - but we were/are pink non-Anglo-Saxon Anglican socialists, so that's okay, I expect. Good luck to 'em! We all have our black sheep stories, don't we? baaaaaaa LOL |
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Post by ShivaTD on Dec 4, 2013 2:01:45 GMT
My brother made a million dollars at least 3 times thru various businesses... but died penniless. Even if it was free, cocaine has a way of making people feel bulletproof. By the time they realize they're not, its usually too late. Yes, lets drink. Its still early... bloody mary anyone?
Bloody Marys - Breakfast of Champions....
.... and I didn't know that you had experience using cocaine. The strange things ya learn in the bar.....
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Post by smartmouthwoman on Dec 4, 2013 3:00:26 GMT
My brother made a million dollars at least 3 times thru various businesses... but died penniless. Even if it was free, cocaine has a way of making people feel bulletproof. By the time they realize they're not, its usually too late. Yes, lets drink. Its still early... bloody mary anyone?
Bloody Marys - Breakfast of Champions....
.... and I didn't know that you had experience using cocaine. The strange things ya learn in the bar.....
I tried coke once but it didn't even give me a buzz. I made the decision then not to try it again. Ive got enough vices without learning to appreciate another one. ROFL Little bro was very creative... party planner biz. The more he snorted, the wilder his creations got. He did a party at the Dallas Museum of Art once and hauled IN dead leaves to scatter around the floor. The museum nearly had a stroke, but the guests luved it. He lived fast and died young. Heres a toast to brothers.  |
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