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Hey Mimi, over hear #2122947 09/07/08 05:19 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 7,093 W weaver OP Member
OP weaver Member W Joined: May 2004 Posts: 7,093	Do you remember this story, although I first heard it as told about a Buddhist monk and an angry student wanting to test him. The Gift of Insults -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There once lived a great warrior. Though quite old, he still was able to defeat any challenger. His reputation extended far and wide throughout the land and many students gathered to study under him. One day an infamous young warrior arrived at the village. He was determined to be the first man to defeat the great master. Along with his strength, he had an uncanny ability to spot and exploit any weakness in an opponent. He would wait for his opponent to make the first move, thus revealing a weakness, and then would strike with merciless force and lightning speed. No one had ever lasted with him in a match beyond the first move. Much against the advice of his concerned students, the old master gladly accepted the young warrior's challenge. As the two squared off for battle, the young warrior began to hurl insults at the old master. He threw dirt and spit in his face. For hours he verbally assaulted him with every curse and insult known to mankind. But the old warrior merely stood there motionless and calm. Finally, the young warrior exhausted himself. Knowing he was defeated, he left feeling shamed. Somewhat disappointed that he did not fight the insolent youth, the students gathered around the old master and questioned him. "How could you endure such an indignity? How did you drive him away?" "If someone comes to give you a gift and you do not receive it," the master replied, "to whom does the gift belong?"

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear weaver #2122952 09/07/08 05:25 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,278 D Dancing_Machine Member
Dancing_Machine Member D Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,278	That's a great story. I love it!! And mimi Charlotte

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear weaver #2122954 09/07/08 05:26 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 15,310 M mimi_here Member
mimi_here Member M Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 15,310	I KNOW, Weaves...I love your NEW NAME... Today I've been reading THE GATHERING OF OLD MEN, recommended by Schoolbus... I was STANDING TALL like those OLD MEN who had gotten tired of crawling under the bed... CHECK OUT THE BOOK... I appreciate YOU... I made it happen..a joyful life..filled with peace, contentment, happiness and fabulocity.

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear weaver #2122955 09/07/08 05:27 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,044 M medc Member
medc Member M Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,044	it's actually "over here."

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear mimi_here #2122956 09/07/08 05:28 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,044 M medc Member
medc Member M Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,044	Quote I was STANDING TALL ** EDIT ** Last edited by Choctaw; 09/07/08 05:32 PM. Reason: TOS Violation (Insulting)

Re: Hey Mimi, over here. mimi_here #2122961 09/07/08 05:34 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 7,093 W weaver OP Member
OP weaver Member W Joined: May 2004 Posts: 7,093	Do you? I don't. I still after all these year can't get used to using fake names. It still feels weird.

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear medc #2122962 09/07/08 05:35 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 7,093 W weaver OP Member
OP weaver Member W Joined: May 2004 Posts: 7,093	Thanks, I changed it.

Re: Hey Mimi, over here. weaver #2122964 09/07/08 05:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 15,310 M mimi_here Member
mimi_here Member M Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 15,310	"Weaves" seems like a name that I can REALLY call you for some strange reason... I made it happen..a joyful life..filled with peace, contentment, happiness and fabulocity.

MBDB Moderator Reminder medc #2122966 09/07/08 05:37 PM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 237 C Choctaw Member
Choctaw Member C Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 237	Just a friendly reminder. Veiled insults, blatant disrespect and character assassinations will not be tolerated. Please be respectful of your fellow MB members in your discussions. The Harleys and the Mod staff thank you. Carry on. Choctaw Marriage Builders Moderator Choctawmb@gmail.com

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear mimi_here #2122967 09/07/08 05:38 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 7,093 W weaver OP Member
OP weaver Member W Joined: May 2004 Posts: 7,093	Quote Today I've been reading THE GATHERING OF OLD MEN, recommended by Schoolbus... I was STANDING TALL like those OLD MEN who had gotten tired of crawling under the bed... I will add it to the ever growing list you keep giving me. Long winter ahead stuck up here still, so will have lots of time to read. Thank you.

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear weaver #2122969 09/07/08 05:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 15,310 M mimi_here Member
mimi_here Member M Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 15,310	It will get you to thinking about the SOUTH, Weaves...moving there, the joy of learning about the history... I made it happen..a joyful life..filled with peace, contentment, happiness and fabulocity.

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear mimi_here #2122977 09/07/08 05:50 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 27,069 San Diego County B believer Member
believer Member B Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 27,069 San Diego County	Mimi - Though I won't be voting for him because of the abortion issue, I greatly respect Obama. He has been interested in the common man since he was 23. He did community outreach when he was 24. Then he felt he could help people more if he went to law school. After graduating, he went back to the projects to help out again. He could have had lots of good jobs, but his heart has always been with the downtrodden. He is an outstanding American.

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear believer #2122978 09/07/08 05:54 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 15,310 M mimi_here Member
mimi_here Member M Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 15,310	Oh, OK. It's back. I thought the thread was locked. Yea. That's what I like about Obama, too, Believer! I made it happen..a joyful life..filled with peace, contentment, happiness and fabulocity.

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear believer #2122980 09/07/08 06:02 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,044 M medc Member
medc Member M Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,044	Quote He is an outstanding American. Yes...he just happens to have belonged to a racist church, has a terrorist friend (William Ayers) and supports the murder of innocent children. Other than that, he is a peach. MBDB Moderator Reminder by mimi_here 09/07/08 07:43 PM this might explain a few things Last edited by medc; 09/07/08 06:09 PM.

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear mimi_here #2122981 09/07/08 06:03 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 27,069 San Diego County B believer Member
believer Member B Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 27,069 San Diego County	If everyone remains respectful, the thread won't get locked. I mean, I have respect for both candidates. I'm sad that anyone would think one or the other isn't an honorable man. At least now.

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear believer #2122982 09/07/08 06:07 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,278 D Dancing_Machine Member
Dancing_Machine Member D Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,278	Quote If everyone remains respectful, the thread won't get locked. Yeah, well, the mods may as well go ahead an lock it now. Charlotte

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear believer #2122984 09/07/08 06:09 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 15,310 M mimi_here Member
mimi_here Member M Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 15,310	I'm not going to talk about that anymore. I was wanting to tell my friend, Weaves, about the novel and to tell her how much I APPRECIATE her. I appreciate you, too, Believer. How about some more dessert recipes? That pound cake was a WINNER!! I made it happen..a joyful life..filled with peace, contentment, happiness and fabulocity.

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear medc #2122987 09/07/08 06:12 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 272 B brokenhusband Member
brokenhusband Member B Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 272	MBDB Moderator Reminder by mimi_here 09/07/08 07:43 PM this might explain a few things I noticed this as well. Brokenhusband Married 12 years Me 35 DW 33 DD 12 DD 10 DS 8

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear believer #2122988 09/07/08 06:13 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 15,310 M mimi_here Member
mimi_here Member M Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 15,310	I was just trying to email Choctaw to ask why the thread was locked but YEA..it wasn't... Charlotte: You keep making me get that Michael Jackson song in my head...DANCING MACHINE... But I'm sure your DANCING is much better than the above...LOL... I made it happen..a joyful life..filled with peace, contentment, happiness and fabulocity.

Re: Hey Mimi, over hear mimi_here #2122989 09/07/08 06:16 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 15,310 M mimi_here Member
mimi_here Member M Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 15,310	If you REALLY knew me, you'd know that I'd be the LAST one notifying MODS..but we won't go there..back to the regularly scheduled program... I made it happen..a joyful life..filled with peace, contentment, happiness and fabulocity.

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