My eternal thanks.

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OK so whose idea. I"m really thinking Echelon's but to whoever, my eternal thanks.

[Laura J]

Hiiiiiii Jamie.. 
Yes, bless the'r heart.. It was Jacey.. 

It's like the best Christmas gift ever.!! 

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Nov 25, 2014 14:49:53 GMT 8 Laura J said:

Hiiiiiii Jamie.. 
Yes, bless the'r heart.. It was Jacey.. 

It's like the best Christmas gift ever.!! 

You aint lying hon.

So thank you Jacey.

[Ayla]

Absolutely the most unexpected and most precious of gifts

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Jacey is the bestest. I didn't even know how much I needed a place like this until they made it. It's amazing.

[Ayla]

I am already addicted. First thing in the morning, furtive looks during the day then browsing during the evening. It is also uplifting.

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I love seeing you around more, Aisla. You seem to post far more often than you used to.

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Nov 26, 2014 0:46:00 GMT 8 @julieblair said:

What this brought to our community and family is freedom from fear, from constantly wondering if I was being audited, from not venturing to those places where I might offend. Freedom brings responsibility, and I sing for the wisdom and generosity that abounds here. My universe expanded again and I have once more fallen in love.

Thank you everyone,

Julie

Yep it is nice to feel free. It is comfortable. Especially without the fear of being banned hanging over your head constantly.

[Ayla]

Nov 26, 2014 0:29:16 GMT 8 @pikachu said:

I love seeing you around more, Aisla. You seem to post far more often than you used to.

Thank you.  I slowed down when I became a mod and this coincided with the departure of Ativan and in increase in lateral violence towards non binaries so I felt less engaged and more uncomfortable.  It is also the feeling that I have that here  there is something in the air, a vibe or a culture which is nicer, less fraught, aggressive or invalidating.

[Taka]

freedom of expression, not only gender discussions.
that's a good thing.

[Ayla]

I agree. It reminds me of those evenings lying on the floor of a college dorm, hanging out with friends, shooting the breeze, solving the world's problems. No cynicism. No competitiveness. Just the genuine warmth that only good company provides. It almost feels like joining the hobbits at dinner with Tom Bombadil in TLOR and being intent on celebrating life, friends, bounty and good fortune. So simple. Never cherished until lost. Such an unexpected blessing.

[Taka]

i like tom bombadil. he seems to know a whole lot of answers, but doesn't meddle much because he knows we all have to find the answer on our own for it to be understood right.

[Ayla]

He and his wife have such a beautiful place - the human counterpoint to Lothlorien. As an elf I enjoy both. The rivers, streams, trees and forest in each place are quite unique and sing to my soul in quite different ways.

[Patty]

Does anyone here believe in destiny?Look at the person next to you or we as a group do you notice anything different about them? We are all different yet the same,special human beings with gifts others only wished they could have.Insight and understanding, the ability to love and express it freely the desire to help others and not just the ones like us. We are the people of the heart brought together. Many more will join in the future seeking the wisdom which flows like water here, this is truly a special place. Patty

[Taka]

i've decided to avoid thinking too hard about destiny.
it's not something i can know anyway, so it's better to live life as it comes or goes.
take things in stride or mull over them, depending on what they mean to me.
whether others join or not isn't even all that important to me, this is a place where i can meet people who listen before they speak.
who aren't afraid to admit they were wrong.
people who can disagree without belittling each other.