Well, hopefully I'm not speaking too soon, but I'm thankful that people have responded well to my last post. It's actually opened up some healthy conversations, and it's been really good for me to woman up and clarify where I stand, even as much as it made me nervous.
(Back in 2008, I made one comment on a YouTube video a Facebook friend posted in support of Obama, briefly and politely explaining why I could not support him. A guy friend of hers that I had never met then left an 8-comment rant (that was when there was a character limit, so it was long enough for 8 comments) personally attacking me, calling me by name several times, saying that people like me sicken him, mocking my faith, being really vulgar about me being a virgin, saying in the most hurtful way possible that I deserved all that happened with Josh, etc., etc. (all of which he could only have known from this mutual friend, who called to apologize but never deleted it - one of many friendships that faded for a reason). My already-broken 2008 self could barely breathe reading the vitriolic attack - I had what was very possibly a real panic attack, then quickly deleted my comment and shut down my Facebook for a few months. (Hooray for the Block feature, amIright!?) All that to say, thanks for being kind and treating me like a human being with value, even if you strongly disagree with me on politics or religion or whatever else. Kindness and courage, truth and love - they always go together so well!)
Mmkay, on to a far lighter topic, here are a few ridic but cute pictures from our "Tea Party" for Chettles' b-day at Miss Scarlett's Tea Room! :)
We just had to wear the hats, and the fan gives it a little something extra, don't you think!? lol
Our happy table. :)
Yummers - their food is always great, and the atmosphere is kind of precious! :)
Strawberry Pie!
And Chocolate Cobbler! #yesplease
Here's a reminder postcard from my vet with a picture of a Sammich on the front! lol
Made me smile. =)
And in random news, this is my 1,750th post... yay!!
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