"I aplogize for this comment, as it does not directly pertain to the topic, but assumed that people reading this may have a good answer for my question. I would like to read the Old Testament, a version considered accurately translated and in more…"

"@ Ricky: I agree with you, but wonder if that agreement is because I define "a true spiritual encounter with God" as one that results in a similar image of God as mine? I wonder this because it seems that many people hold beliefs that I…"

"I think a system God prefers is based on us recognizing each other as fellow humans trying to do "right" ("both wearing belly-buttons" as Forrest said). What has really helped me in this process is my group of childhood friends.…"

"Thank you :)"

"I actually go back and forth between pants and dresses. I usually prefer dresses, because I find them easiest in my climate. In the mornings it is often 50 degrees or so. Right now it is 82 degrees. In the morning I put on socks, tights, skirt, and…"

"Paula, you said: "I’ve gone plain to save my life, frankly. The first sign that my life needed saving was when I was laid off from a job that was making me crazy. I realized over a year ago, when I was laid off and began to notice the…"

"I realized how necessary aprons are when I started to handwash my clothes. One light-weight apron is sooo much easier to wash (and wring) than an entire dress. I made one (almost the same design as Paula's!) out of an old sheet. It is wonderful…"