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Way and cwille,

It is tragic how these young people are abused by their parents and the leaders in their church.

Trust me, I use the terms, “leaders and church” very loosely! They actually belong to a high demand, controlled religious movement.

Or in simpler terms, they are nothing more than a cult. Those at the top are raking in the cash selling their dangerous propaganda.

They are brainwashed to believe that they will go to hell if they walk away or disobey their parents. So very sad.
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Need, don’t get me started ……, you know how I feel about organized religion based on bad experiences . My god is outside wherever I find peace . Sometimes it’s at the beach or sitting on my backyard deck watching the sunset , or a park . I do find comfort sitting in an empty chapel as well , I have done that on occasion as well at the hospital . But the minute I wasn’t alone there I would leave.
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Way,

I completely understand.

I am glad that these sleazy organizations are being exposed for what they truly are.
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Need. When my DH was a kid, he got sent away to sleepover summer camp one week each summer. When we had kids, my in laws were trying to get us to send our kids to camp . My DH said absolutely not !! He was not touched at camp but was aware that some of the other boys were.
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Way,

Yep! It’s beyond unconscionable that these things happen.
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NHWM,
Watched part of the worst documentary ever. 🙈🙉🙊
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Send,

Yes, it is a disgrace that these situations exist. I am amazed that so many people become involved with following this type of leadership. Again, I use the word ‘leadership’ very loosely.

I suppose that either they are spiritually starving and fall for it or they they have lived very sheltered lives. However it happens, they are horribly deceived by people who have nothing more than greed in their hearts.

It’s fascinating how much control groups like this have over others. Once members of the congregation take the bait they become puppets and do whatever the leaders ask of them.

I feel most sorry for the children who are born into these groups. If and when they get out they need tons of therapy to heal.
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Watched a documentary about Mary Tyler Moore. I have always admired her.

Her third husband was 10 years younger and a Jewish doctor! She was Catholic so they had an interfaith wedding. He had his Rabbi and she had her priest.

I think she may be onto something here!!! 😊 It certainly seemed like she was happiest after marrying him. He appeared to be a great guy.
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Just something "On My Mind". I have an idea for nursing homes to have a person (volunteer maybe) that helps patients and loved ones communicate by phone. Maybe FaceTime or just a simple call. Nursing homes are understaffed these days and often don't have the time to be helping facilitate these calls. Could be one or two days a week. Going room to room with a list of numbers and names for people who want to use this service. Time limit on calls of 10 minutes. What do you think?
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Deb,

It’s a wonderful idea! I have a friend who visits her mom every week and calls her once a day at her NH.

Her mom has Alzheimer’s disease and my friend has concerns about her mom not recognizing her one day.

The head nurse at the facility asked the activities director if she could help the residents with Alzheimer’s disease connect with their families via telephone calls. She agreed to help. I’m quite sure that she would love to have others helping her out with the phone calls.

I bet your idea is well received by the facility. You’re very kind to offer your services to the residents and their families.
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Rain!!! 🌦⛈🌧 Hallelujah - it's pouring. It rained steadily for a while last night and now it is coming down very heavily, and, in fact we have a severe thunderstorm and hail warning. No signs of that so far, just blessed rain. This will help put the fires out and prevent more fires. It's even raining a bit in Fort Chip! Bring out the umbrellas!!! ☂☂☂
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Golden, Praise The Lord!
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Golden ,,, Yay. Rain 💧💧🌧️🌧️☔️🎉🎉
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Where is burntcaregiver ??
She normally would have been all over that post blaming the hired caregivers for an old woman not walking as well as some other situations . Seems like she’s been gone a couple of weeks
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Wishing for rain here too, it's so dry the grass crunches when I walk across it.

Still having internet problems, since my ISP can't see anything wrong remotely I've been doing everything I'm comfortable trying out on my end but no luck. I guess I should be grateful I can get on the web at all, but it's frustrating when so many sites don't work properly.
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I’m not getting any rain either in my area of PA. My grass is burnt to a crisp. I’m not wasting the water to water it .
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Prayers for all areas that need rain!!! Here June was always the "rainy" month, but with climate change you couldn't count on it every year.

cw - I hate crunchy grass!!! Hope you get your internet problems sorted. What a pain!!!

way - I give in and do a good watering once in a while. From the sounds of it you have a very large grassed area. If I were to be in a house again (not likely) I would have a sprinkler system put in the lawn. No idea about burnt.
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Burnt is busy running her caregiver business and I hope she is busy with her wedding plans! I don’t think they were in a hurry but I am so happy that she reunited with her ex and that they will be married again.
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Hope all of you waiting for rain get it soon.
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Talk later…

I am going to the kitchen to bake my favorite banana bread recipe! I let a few bananas get overripe so they are perfect for me to make my banana bread.
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talk later...

i am on my way to need's house for banana bread.
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Talk later.
I am going to look up a recipe for banana bread that does not require baking powder.
I have the bananas, flour, butter, canned evaporated milk, baking soda, if that is needed.

What a good idea, after I finish watching church online.
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Substitution

https://www.mccormick.com/articles/lifehacker/if-youre-out-of-baking-powder-or-baking-soda-try#:~:text=If%20you%20don't%20have,three%20teaspoons%20of%20baking%20powder.
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So Shiny Happy People is about The Duggar family? I need to watch that.
I love REM's song by the same name. Lol
And for everyone who got much needed rain, that's good news. Florida of course has been getting plenty of rain now it's June.
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talk later...

i'll try send's AND need's banana bread. and anyone else making banana bread.
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Need, that’s cool. I didn’t know burnt was getting married .
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Catskie, Duggars are as dysfunctional as they come. It’s a sham .Golden , the Delaware River is less than half its normal level. I’m assuming our water reservoirs are low as well . I used to always have the greenest lawn in the neighborhood. Got tired of dragging the hoses. Gave that up a few years ago. It gets green again when it rains . Plenty of clay here that holds water for awhile . When I lived on Long Island I did have irrigation system. Had to it’s sand there , have to water the lawn everyday when it was hot or it would die and you lose the whole lawn
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Thanks Barb!
I will need that later in another recipe.
The banana bread is looking like a very simple and easy recipe.


It's been awhile since baking.

If I get some made, I will squish some through the internet for you, BOJ.
Do you want chocolate chips in your banana bread?
Or swirls of cream cheese?
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So, here is my shamelessly easy banana bread recipe.

3 large bananas or 1 and I/2 cups smashed (345 grams)

1/2 cup vegetable oil or other neutral oil for baking (115 milliliters)

2 large eggs

I cup white granulated sugar (200 grams) or 1 cup light brown sugar (215 grams)

2 cups all purpose flour (240 grams)

1 teaspoon vanilla (5 milliliters)

1 teaspoon baking soda (5 grams)

1 teaspoon baking powder (4grams)

1/2 teaspoon salt (3 grams)

I cup chopped walnuts (115 grams) (optional)

9 X 5 loaf pan

Preheat oven at 325 degrees and bake for 60 to 75 minutes.

Do not use an electric mixer to combine ingredients! Use a spoon!

Simple, easy and delicious!

Do y’all smell my bread baking? 😊

Makes approximately 12 slices at 257 calories per slice
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I use the same banana bread recipe but, I add a 1/4 cup of buttermilk or sour cream, whatever I have and it is a game changer. Oh, I always use half white and half dark brown sugar, we like the molasses flavor of the dark sugar.
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