Families

brianlux

One the things I enjoy most about the holiday season is getting together with family. Inevitably, when various family members get together, subjects related to current events come up. We don't always agree about some issues, but most often the conversation remains civil. On rare occasions though, some of those conversations have gotten ugly and when that happens, the choices are pretty much either get into the thick of heated and pointless arguments that settle nothing or walk away until things cool off. I prefer the latter.

Meanwhile, in the spirit of families and extended families of all kinds, a circle of friends, here's a really good one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swSHQaatfdg

Thanks, N.Y.

Peace

peacefrompaul

Families are such a fabulous and fascinating thing

I'm taking a class on marriage and families right now

hedonist

Funny how you can love your family, but not like some of them too much.

At this point in my life, I've learned with whom to avoid certain topics.

And oh what I would give to have some family back here with us - the ones who died too soon, and the ones who died after living a good long life.

Regardless, I miss them.

dancepartner

Families -- the blood type -- you can never trade them. They are us, they are part of what defines us. It is one complexity unto itself but like the saying goes -- it's the tie that binds.

BinauralJam

Sadly i'm the normal one.

81

never had that happen. normally we just drink alot, play games, and watch football.

aerial

BinauralJam wrote:

Sadly i'm the normal one.

Same here!

dancepartner

Sadly i'm the normal one. Your avatar, well as they say "a picture is worth a thousand words'!
Luckily, we have a few abi-normals in our family.

PJ_Soul

I think heated discussions add spice to life. I am never one to walk away from a good heated or out of control conversation about controversial issues! Fun times! Keeps the blood pumping and everyone on their toes. I personally do not have an issue with conflict. I think an hour-long argument over politics with the family sounds like a delightful and memorable holiday mement. Balance is key though. It has to be a camy that can move from that to complete harmony once the debate is exhausted. Luckily, my family can do that. We all understand what healthy heated debate is. It's another story if no one respects anyone else or takes shit personally.

comebackgirl

peacefrompaul wrote:

Families are such a fabulous and fascinating thing

I'm taking a class on marriage and families right now

family roles...very interesting stuff (to me anyway)

I don't think anyone in my family is normal, including me. Makes for interesting times when we all get together

peacefrompaul

comebackgirl wrote:

peacefrompaul wrote:

Families are such a fabulous and fascinating thing

I'm taking a class on marriage and families right now

family roles...very interesting stuff (to me anyway)

I don't think anyone in my family is normal, including me. Makes for interesting times when we all get together

Ehhhh this class is kind of a joke.



Curving a test that I was given three hours to complete online while using the google.

comebackgirl

peacefrompaul wrote:

comebackgirl wrote:

peacefrompaul wrote:

Families are such a fabulous and fascinating thing

I'm taking a class on marriage and families right now

family roles...very interesting stuff (to me anyway)

I don't think anyone in my family is normal, including me. Makes for interesting times when we all get together

Ehhhh this class is kind of a joke.



Curving a test that I was given three hours to complete online while using the google.

online tests :roll: :fp:
stay a student for ever...life will never be this good again

peacefrompaul

comebackgirl wrote:

online tests :roll: :fp:
stay a student for ever...life will never be this good again

Online is where it's at

Pretty interesting class... it's spending way too much time on marriage, though.

dimitrispearljam

nothing better than a good family

hedonist

PJ_Soul wrote:

We all understand what healthy heated debate is. It's another story if no one respects anyone else or takes shit personally.

Well-said!

(and, what IS normal?)

brianlux

So answer me honestly- do you folks really enjoy the ongoing, seemingly endless gun-related threads that have occupied the AMT section of this forum since, oh I don't know, December 14th 2012? It's pretty much kept me away from here lately-- yeah, I know... boo-hoo. :roll: ...............

comebackgirl

brianlux wrote:

So answer me honestly- do you folks really enjoy the ongoing, seemingly endless gun-related threads that have occupied the AMT section of this forum since, oh I don't know, December 14th 2012? It's pretty much kept me away from here lately-- yeah, I know... boo-hoo. :roll: ...............

are you saying the AMT is like one big family? Cause if so, I want to be the crazy aunt who drinks too much, has way too much sex and wears all of her jewelry and accessories at once but still has really great taste in music

But no...I don't really like those threads...I don't mind the debate when it actually stays on topic, but I'm not really a fan of some of the needling and disrespect. [will shrug]

Prince Of Dorkness

My family knows to keep their distance.

Short phone calls every few months.

I do not speak to my sister. Ever.

I spend the holiday in a remote, tropical place, usually Key West or Hawaii. I pretend it's not a holiday and I feel much better once it's all over and I can return to America unblemished by the reminder of... that whole mess.

brianlux

comebackgirl wrote:

brianlux wrote:

So answer me honestly- do you folks really enjoy the ongoing, seemingly endless gun-related threads that have occupied the AMT section of this forum since, oh I don't know, December 14th 2012? It's pretty much kept me away from here lately-- yeah, I know... boo-hoo. :roll: ...............

are you saying the AMT is like one big family? Cause if so, I want to be the crazy aunt who drinks too much, has way too much sex and wears all of her jewelry and accessories at once but still has really great taste in music

But no...I don't really like those threads...I don't mind the debate when it actually stays on topic, but I'm not really a fan of some of the needling and disrespect. [will shrug]

Yeah, I think of AMT as a type of extended family. I suppose you could say that's stretching the meaning of the term quite a bit but it seems that way to me- at least somewhat.

Yes, all families need an eccentric! Eccentric women are some of my favorite people. You're in excellent company!

My frustration (and I'm well aware that's my problem and no one else's which is why the sarcastic boo-hoo roll eyes hahaha) over the gun threads is that there are so many of them these days I'm tempted to suggest we ask the mods to rename this part of the forum "A Revolving Gun" (bang bang, shoot shoot). Oh thank god for humor! So I was getting very frustrated by all this and getting to the point that sooner or later someone was going to tell me to go pound sand or I needed to go hide for a while. Well, it's winter and cave dwelling seems more comfortable than slamming my head in the sand on the beach. See my logic?

dancepartner

hedonist asks what IS normal and I'm certain it's not me.
If i don't get booted from AMT, I'd like to see a dedicated area for gun control myself.
Just wanted to drop in here and say thanks again Brian.

brianlux

dancepartner wrote:

hedonist asks what IS normal and I'm certain it's not me.
If i don't get booted from AMT, I'd like to see a dedicated area for gun control myself.
Just wanted to drop in here and say thanks again Brian.

No problem, DP. Yeah, lets make "A Revolving Gun" a separate section of the forum so we can get back to discussing other issues on AMT.