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blech. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

Where do you go for sushi? Just had yummy brown rice avocado maki and umeshiso maki!

I also believe that there are exceptions to every rule. I hope I was clear when I said that someome's job or appearance or age or whatever isn't always telling of who they are. If I dated a stripper (thinking of long-term commitment), I would either expect to start to like what he does - or that he will soon quit what he does. Personally, I think going into a relationship expecting one or the other to change is not the best odds. I agree with you and Ian - you can't always tell what you'll find just beneath the surface and it's generally better to be open to things rather than to have preconceived ideas... But I also agree with Val - there are MANY fish in the sea, if you know you like the purple ones, why try to catch a green one. To the original question: Would I marry a stripper? Pure speculation: based on what I 'know' and how I feel now? No. Add some conjecture: makes me the happiest person on earth - enlightens me to the joys of stripping? Quite possibly.

It's worded and sent as if the person sending it actually wrote it. It made me very angry at someone I used to just generally dislike. Now I'm even more put off that they were so smarmy... edited: Not Inflightsupv, I was referring to someone who sent it to me by email. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

Hi - I haven't read further than this yet but wanted to reply here to this question (and discussion between Val and Shotgun: I agree with BOTH of you. Everyone has criteria for choosing a mate. Some won't date whuffos, some won't date older women, some won't date long distance, some won't date self-righteous boring people and some won't date strippers. It doesn't HAVE to be a judgment - it can be simple discrimination. To answer the above question about meeting a great guy at the dz then finding out he's a stripper - hell no would I date him. But I wouldn't necessarily think less of him. I just know myself well enough to know I'd be trying to change him every minute we spent together. There are many jobs that would be a deal breaker for me that have nothing to do with the character of a person specifically. I think it's rare - no matter what you do - to be able to totally compartmentalize your professional life from your personal life. I'm not sure I would want to be with someone who has that ability. I think I'd need to be with the 'whole' person. If I had to tolerate my mate's job, I don't think we could truly be together.

2nd and Chestnut is a place called Mexican Post - really great salsa. I work at 16th and Market (live at 10th and Bainbridge for another month) - let me know when you're in town and I'll give you the scoop.

OH no honey, Crosskeys goes to the real PR every February to jump our asses off - we KNOW about la Chupacabra!!!! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

We live in Philly. Can we help?

Genius. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

How true. America isn't a corporation and well-being for me isn't based on the 'bottom line'. In the last 4 years I have been laid off 3 times but have also doubled my income and bought a house. But I'm scared. I don't quite like the "America" I live in. And to anyone who would ask "then why don't you leave", I'll respond by saying that's alot of what I don't like about it. The every man for himself/I'm making money/We're the greatest so fuck you/ mentality scares me more than terrorists. But to be fair, I can't really say if my feelings are related to the Bush/Cheney rhetoric. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

edited: any effort made in a particular direction is positive. Whether it's trying to quit smoking, trying to exercise more, whatever. All or nothing is rarely an effective stand to make.

Have you done any research at all into what you're asking or are you being rhetorical for a reason? Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

I do support free-range farms (in theory) over factory farms. I don't give them money because I don't consume their products. And it's not up to me to tell anyone how to do anything. I'll share my beliefs and thoughts with anyone - if it moves you to learn, great! If what you learn moves you to act, great! *to Smiles, I would say there are equal percentages of uneducated vegetarians as there are uneducated carnivores. For some, vegetarianism is just another fad diet. For some, eating meat is a mindless act they were never taught to question. I would never tell someone not to let their actions follow their heart/spirit.

PM already sent to Sarah - but general apology needed: Ever read back over a post and cringe? Sorry for sounding bitchy. Alot. I actually think the idea is a great one - it gives you a chance to learn about and discuss the many varied reasons for becoming veg. And you're right, keeping it on the "lighter side and 'fun'" goes way further than "intense and fanatical" in opening people up for conversation. Good luck! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

Don't feel bad for me!

ok, ok... Hi . . . My name is Shani . . . and I'm "vegan". May I help in some way?

Amy Chmelecki. She's badass - funny as hell - warm and disarmingly honest - and can fly circles around us all. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

[standing ovation] YAY! [/standing ovation] Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

Equation: size of jumper + type of jumping + average size of jump buddies = style of suit. Examples: big guy + training for comps + other big guys = slim suit big guy + fun jumping + little guys = baggier suit big guy + fun jumping + all sizes = little drag and lots of yoga!

Actually people come from all over to Crosskeys. I used to drive up here from Richmond, VA every weekend. Finally just moved. Yeah, Tree's home DZ is Crosskeys - he and his lovely wife are here regularly throughout the summer. Pretty sure Tree is staff video. Right, Tree? We love the big guy and his acerbic wit.

OMG! I never thought I'd say this but I like Red Meat, too! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

NO. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

OK OK, I'm old. I just got signed on to this at work and love it - not quite as distracting as DZ.com but almost. Question: where do I get icons so I don't have to be some yellow-gumby-running-guy? BTW, I'm on a mac. Help? Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

Christie! How are you guys doing down there? Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

Almost! For sure a guilty pleasure! I won't say which - but I'm pretty sure one is taking the piss without the other catching on... LOVE him for it! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi