tx_rush

Crows are cool birds. My favorite birds around here are the cardinals. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vWvZKX5pgN4/UTAkQU7SDTI/AAAAAAAAK7Y/tLo7Pspl6fE/s1600/male-cardinal.jpg http://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/birding_basics_northern_cardinals.jpg Cool!! My favorite bird all though they are not present up here. Its funny, the cardinal is the state bird of just about every state in the midwest. When I was up there, I think I might have seen a couple. Now they are in my backyard every day. I actually think the females are really pretty http://jimburnsphotos.com/media/Northern-Cardinal-female.jpg

I have a close friend, past is not terribly different than yours. He had been in a deep depression for quite some time. Blue J mentioned something about doing something different- my friend is doing quite well today, therapy, medication and proactive steps have helped immensly. What sticks out to me the most was the first step he took that was sort of the spark that started his path out of the ditch and onto a path to a better, happier life. He took a day to walk around town, and he interacted with people, visited with older folks, helped people carry things to their car at the store, walked little old ladies accross the street, smiled and acknowledged people he walked by. After doing this for a few days, he realized that he brought joy to people, and more importantly came to the realization that his life had potential- he could have a positive impact on the world. Even though he still felt sad and depressed, it was so encouraging to see joy on others faces that he caused. After this epiphany, he was able to start taking proactive steps- therapy, seeing a dr., and a support group. Through therapy, he realized there was so much anger he was holding onto, and it crippled him. I dont know what your path will look like. Its kind of like being in a dark room with a candle, you can only see as far as you can take 1 step. But take that step, then you will be able to see what the next one holds. Like blue J said- try something different. Hang in there, youll be in my prayers

That what I thought, they are all over the place around here, that one just looks a bit different

What type is that big bird of prey?

I wouldn't call myself a bird watcher or anything, but I do love watching birds, seeing what unique ones turn up in my neighborhood. In my backyard, the most common thing I see are mockingbirds, hummingbirds, wood peckers, cardinals, blue jays, finches and morning doves (as well as some tiny little brown ones, not very pretty not sure what they are). Mockingbirds are my favorite, as they sing so nicely. If im out in the woods, I run into a little more variety, scissortails, bluebirds (which are really striking), what I think are yellow warblers (people around here call them mexican quail), and while fishing, of course blue herons. I will occasionaly see a roadrunner, and never seen one, but at night, I hear whippoorwills. What kinds of cool birds are in your neighborhood? http://www.geddies-store.com/articles/images_for_articles/yellow-rump-warbler.jpg warbler http://www.coastandcactus.com/img/s4/v65/p1377679766-3.jpg scissor tail http://www.geddies-store.com/articles/images_for_articles/whippoorwill.jpg whippoorwill (never seen em, they are nocturnal and are very well camoflauged)

My favorite from Appetite for Destruction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue7wumvUbR0

You did good.... :cheers: If LIX wants to bring a guest thats fine. However, he has to get a guest pass filled out and signed at least 2 weeks prior to the dance Yeah, not only that, but she has to have a blood test to make sure she has no STDs or other stuff. And we have to get government clearance for her too. Absolutely. Which makes the liklihood of her coming slim at best.....LIX probably needs to start looking for a backup

You did good.... :cheers: If LIX wants to bring a guest thats fine. However, he has to get a guest pass filled out and signed at least 2 weeks prior to the dance

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Shore thang! :7up: <<<kind of two-steppin! Got me a date!

Sullysue is lurking........will you go with me? We Texans can do some two steppin!

Cracklin Rosie is my backup date, a poor mans lady......will strongly consider a real female. Cracklin rose your a store bought woman, but you make me sing like a guitar hummin! (cracklin rosie is a bottle of wine)

I'm on the fence. There arent any females to take to the dance, and I have been to way too many proms, as a participant, and a chaperone. Strongly considering posting up in the parking lot with a 40 of Bud Ice.

3. tx_rush in the corner, putting out the vibe

I want to be the Prom King. I was homecoming king in high school, but lost prom king bid to an awkward foreign exchange student. Looking for a date...who hasnt been taken at this point?

What? I thought the prom didnt happen?!?! I demand a second chance

I had one, cant remember what brand, best one ever. I lost it in a haystack

Grand Designs Marathon Middletown Dreams Territories Mystic Rhythms Big Money Emotion Detector The Manhattan Project (I know, this song just doesnt do anything for me)

Congrats!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CVabKPLltfE/UZaTEB8msdI/AAAAAAAABBo/QuDOy17Z1RI/s1600/red+herring.png Red Herring standing by

9/10 Great song Heres a little more traditional, but not as well known tune. This is instrumental on the harp. Lyrics are below 1. People, look east. The time is near Of the crowning of the year. Make your house fair as you are able, Trim the hearth and set the table. People, look east and sing today: Love, the guest, is on the way. 2. Furrows, be glad. Though earth is bare, One more seed is planted there: Give up your strength the seed to nourish, That in course the flower may flourish. People, look east and sing today: Love, the rose, is on the way. 3. Birds, though you long have ceased to build, Guard the nest that must be filled. Even the hour when wings are frozen God for fledging time has chosen. People, look east and sing today: Love, the bird, is on the way. 4. Stars, keep the watch. When night is dim One more light the bowl shall brim, Shining beyond the frosty weather, Bright as sun and moon together. People, look east and sing today: Love, the star, is on the way. 5. Angels, announce with shouts of mirth Christ who brings new life to earth. Set every peak and valley humming With the word, the Lord is coming. People, look east and sing today: Love, the Lord, is on the way.

Red 9 standing by http://i2.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/001/191/04.jpg

You mean savagegrace? I think TS = Thread Starter What's your IQ? TS is a common acronym for Tom Sawyer, who is a regular poster in SOCN, I thought he might have gotten mixed up. I have never seen the acronym "TS" before. The reason I thought he might be referring to you, other than the fact that I didn't know what "TS" stood for, was that this topic really seems to have hit one of your nerves. I have never taken an official IQ test. The last official standardized test I took was the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) in 2010, its like an SAT for graduate school. I scored a perfect 800 on the Quantitative Reasoning section; I would venture to say I have an above average IQ.

You mean savagegrace?

I doubt that. Is that result from a real IQ test or one of this stupid online ones? Regardless, IQ doesn't necessarily equate to a "thinking-man". Savants can have a remarkably high IQ. I have taken a few of the stupid online ones, and would venture to guess they are grossly inflated, as much as Id like to think I have a 180 IQ