Question of the Day

Linus · 11-30-2009, 08:46 AM

I thought this might be an interesting way to learn about each other, have some fun, laughs and deep thoughts when necessary. Every morning (when I'm not flying up in the air somewhere), I'll post a Question of the Day. If it interests you, catches your fancy or starts a diatribe, voice it.

There are no right or wrong answers; just answers.

So today's question is:

What would a world be like where we all are welcome?

This question was posed during this year's Trans Day of Remembrance in Sacramento.

There is a follow-up question for those interested in espousing more: What are you doing to create the world you are imagining?

My answer to question 1: It would be a world of less anxiety and more hope. A feeling of calm for all regardless of religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, abilities, size, etc. It would be a world where being one's self is natural and not challenged.

My answer to question 2: Well, I'll admit to focusing on my own personal life and work too much at times but being myself is right now the main thing that I do. It may be small and self-centered but by being myself and not letting others dictate who I am goes a long way to creating that world that I envision if we were all welcomed.

weatherboi · 11-30-2009, 09:20 AM

Question one: I agree with everything Linus said. I would also add wars through out the world would not be waged at the drop of a hat.I think the concept of Money would hopefully render itself less important in society. I think it would be the step needed in this world to help create a shift in world consciouness. One step closer to world peace.

Question two: I have become committed/diligent in challenging people with outspoken ignorant views. I have started involving myself with Slow Money, Slow Food, Nurture Capitalism concepts and principles. If a person asks me for change/money/food, I just give it. A good deed and releasing the positive vibe/choice into the world is gonna help somehow/someway. Always coming from a place of love and forgiveness.

violaine · 11-30-2009, 12:31 PM

i would really just like to add "species" to linus' comments, for the part one. thank you for a great thread

respecting all, and respectful treatment towards all creatures living/breathing. i'm thinking about wendell berry, who spoke on Farm Alliance.

http://www.organicconsumers.org/arti...icle_18076.cfm

i try to bring awareness to places and people if there is an opportunity to do so, and especially if the plan will be received well, [with regard to animal welfare]. i do not want to lose people, so being ever mindful of my own beliefs, committee ethics, and keeping the goal in clear sight- what i/we do is for animals.

Andrew, Jr. · 11-30-2009, 01:00 PM

I agree with what everyone has posted so far. It is all about peace of mind, heart, and soul. I try to live by the Golden Rule, and to love my neighbor as myself. However, some folks make it very difficult to love and care for them. So, that is on them. I believe in that you reap what you sow.

I now have more time to volunteer. I also do more with skin cancer research at NIH. I have always donated food, clothing, and other items people need at Church. I also send in items to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and the satellight half way houses where soldiers stay to adjust to life back here. My adopted sister got me interested in doing that. I also send out prayer cards that I buy to those who need support. It is my way of saying that you are important, and valuable. We all need you here, don't give up.

When TJ Rogers was first diagnosed with colon cancer, her mother called and wrote me. We talked and talked. I sent both her parents the rosaries I used when JoAnn was dying. I told them that the gift of prayer is something I hold very sacred. I wanted to pass it on to them to comfort them, and give them some peace. It is something that I still treasure doing for them. I know the pain in loosing a loved sibling, but not a child. Her father told me that that was the one thing that both he and his wife will always remember because it was something that was done from the heart. Mr. Rogers said it was a gift of love. I said no, TJ was the gift of love. She is the one who touched so many of us here.

Linus · 12-01-2009, 10:25 AM

Ok. As December starts, I figured it may be worthwhile to ask what your favourite holiday movie or movie that brings holiday memories to you. For me there are two: A Christmas Story ("you'll poke your eye out!") and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (reminds me of me wanting to have the perfect holiday but sans high electrical bill).

So...

What's your favourite holiday movie or movie that reminds you of the holidays?

foxyshaman · 12-01-2009, 10:58 AM

I really love Little Drummer Boy, the 1968 version in claymation. I love claymation.

Kenna · 12-02-2009, 08:10 PM

...opps, I goofed, sorry...I didn't see the new question...

I love the really old animated cartoons/TV classics of Frosty, Rudolf and the one with the New Year's baby....and any songs by the "old crooners" like Bing Crosby.

Bit · 12-02-2009, 08:25 PM

Winter Wonderland!

sleigh bells ring, are ya listenin'?
down in the lane, snow is glistenin'

Cyclopea · 12-03-2009, 09:04 AM

the best!
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MswFKXB1J8E"]YouTube- Life of Brian - Part 1[/ame]

MizzSabra · 12-03-2009, 09:44 AM

Little Drummer Boy

The ONLY Christmas song I actually like.

Cyclopea · 12-03-2009, 10:04 AM

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXhrdVt5iJ8"]YouTube- 2008 - Barbra Streisand - Jingle Bells[/ame]

I like to play this at 6 am Christmas morning at "11".

11-30-2009, 08:46 AM	#1
Linus The Planet's Technical Bubba How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: He/Him/Geek Relationship Status: Married to my forever! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,440 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,929 Thanked 10,727 Times in 3,172 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Question of the Day I thought this might be an interesting way to learn about each other, have some fun, laughs and deep thoughts when necessary. Every morning (when I'm not flying up in the air somewhere), I'll post a Question of the Day. If it interests you, catches your fancy or starts a diatribe, voice it. There are no right or wrong answers; just answers. So today's question is: What would a world be like where we all are welcome? This question was posed during this year's Trans Day of Remembrance in Sacramento. There is a follow-up question for those interested in espousing more: What are you doing to create the world you are imagining? My answer to question 1: It would be a world of less anxiety and more hope. A feeling of calm for all regardless of religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, abilities, size, etc. It would be a world where being one's self is natural and not challenged. My answer to question 2: Well, I'll admit to focusing on my own personal life and work too much at times but being myself is right now the main thing that I do. It may be small and self-centered but by being myself and not letting others dictate who I am goes a long way to creating that world that I envision if we were all welcomed. __________________ Personal Blog \|\| [] \|\| Cigar Blog "We become Human Doings instead of Human Beings." -- Ram Dass

11-30-2009, 09:20 AM	#2
weatherboi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Owned boy Preferred Pronoun?: Hey boy!!! Relationship Status: counting freckles slowly under Her direction!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: i have 2 sets of geographic coordinates!!! Posts: 6,097 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,797 Thanked 12,549 Times in 2,993 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I love this thread! Question one: I agree with everything Linus said. I would also add wars through out the world would not be waged at the drop of a hat.I think the concept of Money would hopefully render itself less important in society. I think it would be the step needed in this world to help create a shift in world consciouness. One step closer to world peace. Question two: I have become committed/diligent in challenging people with outspoken ignorant views. I have started involving myself with Slow Money, Slow Food, Nurture Capitalism concepts and principles. If a person asks me for change/money/food, I just give it. A good deed and releasing the positive vibe/choice into the world is gonna help somehow/someway. Always coming from a place of love and forgiveness.

12-01-2009, 10:25 AM	#5
Linus The Planet's Technical Bubba How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: He/Him/Geek Relationship Status: Married to my forever! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,440 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,929 Thanked 10,727 Times in 3,172 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Ok. As December starts, I figured it may be worthwhile to ask what your favourite holiday movie or movie that brings holiday memories to you. For me there are two: A Christmas Story ("you'll poke your eye out!") and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (reminds me of me wanting to have the perfect holiday but sans high electrical bill). So... What's your favourite holiday movie or movie that reminds you of the holidays? __________________ Personal Blog \|\| [] \|\| Cigar Blog "We become Human Doings instead of Human Beings." -- Ram Dass

12-02-2009, 08:10 PM	#7
Kenna Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Fiery, Sassy, Tough As Nails, Femme Tomboy Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: I am your favorite hello and hardest goodbye. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC & CO Posts: 4,806 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,624 Thanked 12,195 Times in 3,779 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	...opps, I goofed, sorry...I didn't see the new question... I love the really old animated cartoons/TV classics of Frosty, Rudolf and the one with the New Year's baby....and any songs by the "old crooners" like Bing Crosby. Last edited by Kenna; 12-02-2009 at 08:18 PM. Reason: I goofed

11-30-2009, 12:31 PM	#3
violaine Timed Out How Do You Identify?: atypical Preferred Pronoun?: plague words and phrases Relationship Status: love wise guys of the avian world Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: wekiva springs basin Posts: 3,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,934 Thanked 3,293 Times in 1,301 Posts Rep Power: 0	i would really just like to add "species" to linus' comments, for the part one. thank you for a great thread respecting all, and respectful treatment towards all creatures living/breathing. i'm thinking about wendell berry, who spoke on Farm Alliance. http://www.organicconsumers.org/arti...icle_18076.cfm i try to bring awareness to places and people if there is an opportunity to do so, and especially if the plan will be received well, [with regard to animal welfare]. i do not want to lose people, so being ever mindful of my own beliefs, committee ethics, and keeping the goal in clear sight- what i/we do is for animals.

11-30-2009, 01:00 PM	#4
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	I agree with what everyone has posted so far. It is all about peace of mind, heart, and soul. I try to live by the Golden Rule, and to love my neighbor as myself. However, some folks make it very difficult to love and care for them. So, that is on them. I believe in that you reap what you sow. I now have more time to volunteer. I also do more with skin cancer research at NIH. I have always donated food, clothing, and other items people need at Church. I also send in items to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and the satellight half way houses where soldiers stay to adjust to life back here. My adopted sister got me interested in doing that. I also send out prayer cards that I buy to those who need support. It is my way of saying that you are important, and valuable. We all need you here, don't give up. When TJ Rogers was first diagnosed with colon cancer, her mother called and wrote me. We talked and talked. I sent both her parents the rosaries I used when JoAnn was dying. I told them that the gift of prayer is something I hold very sacred. I wanted to pass it on to them to comfort them, and give them some peace. It is something that I still treasure doing for them. I know the pain in loosing a loved sibling, but not a child. Her father told me that that was the one thing that both he and his wife will always remember because it was something that was done from the heart. Mr. Rogers said it was a gift of love. I said no, TJ was the gift of love. She is the one who touched so many of us here.

12-01-2009, 10:58 AM	#6
foxyshaman Member How Do You Identify?: spiritually minded dirt dog Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada Posts: 898 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 2,593 Times in 663 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I really love Little Drummer Boy, the 1968 version in claymation. I love claymation.

12-02-2009, 08:25 PM	#8
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12-03-2009, 09:44 AM	#10
MizzSabra Member How Do You Identify?: N/a Relationship Status: N/A Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 107 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16 Thanked 111 Times in 41 Posts Rep Power: 60798	Little Drummer Boy The ONLY Christmas song I actually like.

12-03-2009, 10:04 AM	#11
Cyclopea Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Lesbian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Exit Zero Posts: 1,267 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,694 Thanked 1,615 Times in 632 Posts Rep Power: 226200	[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXhrdVt5iJ8"]YouTube- 2008 - Barbra Streisand - Jingle Bells[/ame] I like to play this at 6 am Christmas morning at "11".