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thebohemianheart @thebohemianheart (8827) • United States 11 Sep 09

The past few years I have gotten kind of lazy about writing letters and, sending cards. It is just easier to find a card on line and e-mail it or, pick up the phone and talk to the person. I try to justify this by telling myself...

paper cards

real vs virtual

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philtaylor Like you, I often take the easy "email" way to correspond with friends and family. And yes, a real card or letter has more impact usually, but frequency and thoughfulness of communication is more important, and you can't beat email for this. I try to send...

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philtaylor @philtaylor (37) • United States 22 Apr 09

I have had multiple sclerosis for about ten years, and I am now a retired system administrator receiving Social Security. Although I have to use a walker and wheelchair to get around, I am thankful that I have MS, rather than...

chronic

disease

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philtaylor Thanks for your comment. Yes, I guess I am content. As I often tell people, if you have to have a chronic disease, MS is is not the worst. It's not fatal, not painful, and usually only affects mobility. My wife uses flax seed in water every night, and has...

6 May 09

philtaylor @philtaylor (37) • United States 23 Apr 09

weightllifting can cut depression by 50% for older people according to an treatment Australian newspaper. Besides fighting depression, weight lifting strengthens aging bones and muscles, helping older people avoid falls. it also...

depression

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DarthJustice @DarthJustice (2013) • United States 22 Apr 09

I've known about the site for quite a while now but it wasn't until just today that I joined the website. It seems like a nice way to keep your friends and family updated. Does anyone else use Twitter? How many followers do you...

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philtaylor Yes, Twitter is a great service for communication. I have belonged for about three months and I have 393 followers. Twitter is useful for communication with friends, because, like chat, it instantly updates your Tweets and allows you to post shortened links to...

23 Apr 09

psychotaz206 @psychotaz206 (2086) • United States 23 Apr 09

i just joined twitter yesterday and its not working right for me and i cant seem to beable to get ahold of anyone to talk to about this, my ads are not showing up,i cant follow anyone it wont let me , so can anyone help me with...

help

twitter

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philtaylor I use Twitter frequently, and it is a great service for communicating as well as following world events and interesting people. I'm not sure what problems you're having, though, because setting up a profile and following people should be very easy, using their...

23 Apr 09

philtaylor @philtaylor (37) • United States 22 Apr 09

I have had multiple sclerosis for about ten years, and I am now a retired system administrator receiving Social Security. Although I have to use a walker and wheelchair to get around, I am thankful that I have MS, rather than...

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philtaylor Thank you for joining my discussion. I know that JRA is a serious and painful condition. It sounds like you are coping about as well as you can. Yes, it is important to appreciate things and enjoy life as much as you can. Best wishes, --philtaylor

23 Apr 09

philtaylor @philtaylor (37) • United States 22 Apr 09

I have had multiple sclerosis for about ten years, and I am now a retired system administrator receiving Social Security. Although I have to use a walker and wheelchair to get around, I am thankful that I have MS, rather than...

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philtaylor Thanks for your response. I'm sorry to hear about your lung problems--I hope they're not serious. I hope you get well. --philtaylor

23 Apr 09

philtaylor @philtaylor (37) • United States 22 Apr 09

I have had multiple sclerosis for about ten years, and I am now a retired system administrator receiving Social Security. Although I have to use a walker and wheelchair to get around, I am thankful that I have MS, rather than...

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philtaylor Thanks for your response. I take quite a few vitamins, particularly vitamin B-12 and grape seed extract, and I find them helpful. I don't have any prescriptions, and there is no approved treatment for my type of MS (primary progressive), but they're working on...

23 Apr 09

philtaylor @philtaylor (37) • United States 22 Apr 09

I have had multiple sclerosis for about ten years, and I am now a retired system administrator receiving Social Security. Although I have to use a walker and wheelchair to get around, I am thankful that I have MS, rather than...

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philtaylor Thank you for your response. I'm sorry you suffer from these various chronic conditions. I am glad they are not painful nor fatal, but regret you haven't found any solutions. Keep on keeping on. I wish the best for you. --philtaylor

22 Apr 09

philtaylor @philtaylor (37) • United States 22 Apr 09

I have had multiple sclerosis for about ten years, and I am now a retired system administrator receiving Social Security. Although I have to use a walker and wheelchair to get around, I am thankful that I have MS, rather than...

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philtaylor Thank you for your response. I have friends with fibromyalgia, and I sympathize with your situation. With diabetes too you MUST maintain good dietary habits. Do the best you can, don't give up, and enjoy life to the fullest. I wish you well. --philtaylor

22 Apr 09

philtaylor @philtaylor (37) • United States 22 Apr 09

I have had multiple sclerosis for about ten years, and I am now a retired system administrator receiving Social Security. Although I have to use a walker and wheelchair to get around, I am thankful that I have MS, rather than...

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philtaylor Thanks for your reaponse. Like you, I refused to have a lumbar puncture, but unlike you, an MRI confirmed I had MS. Your inability to walk for a month and lack of energy seems to indicate relapsing-remitting MS (the most common kind), but of course I am not a...

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kvfessenden @kvfessenden (50) • United States 5 Jan 07

My father was diagnosed with this horrible disease in 1995. I have watched him slowly slip away as the years went by. I have also seen an emotional change in him too. There is no cure for this disease,so I cherish every moment...

disease

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philtaylor I am sorry to hear of yoour father's disease. As an MS patient, I can relate to this. I am sure your father is grateful for your support and concern, just as I am grateful for my wife and daughter's help over the years. Cherishing and love are the most...

22 Apr 09

philtaylor @philtaylor (37) • United States 22 Apr 09

I have had multiple sclerosis for about ten years, and I am now a retired system administrator receiving Social Security. Although I have to use a walker and wheelchair to get around, I am thankful that I have MS, rather than...

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philtaylor @philtaylor (37) • United States 22 Apr 09

You may or may not be religious, but you may have thought about reincarnation as a possibility. Many religions, including Buddhism, believe that life continues after death, in another form. I'd be interested in other people's...

life

rebirth

reincarnation

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philtaylor Thanks for your comment. I agree with all your points. I have read quite a bit about this, and the best book was "The Book" by Alan Watts, a former Episcopalian minister who converted to Buddhism. I have also read several papers by logicians, who make a strong...

22 Apr 09

madhuvrn @madhuvrn (81) • India 22 Apr 09

Hope you might have bit up by many poor jokes. You can put up your PJs here in this space. The one which I have recently heard... How will you take bath when you travel in a delux car? Answer:- The car is delux...

jokes

poor jokes

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philtaylor I don't know if this a poor joke, but a friend of mine used to say "You can lead a horse to drink, but you can't make him water." How true. Most of the poorest jokes I've ever heard were during my chindhood. Such as, "If your Uncle Jack was fixing the roof and...

22 Apr 09

philtaylor @philtaylor (37) • United States 22 Apr 09

You may or may not be religious, but you may have thought about reincarnation as a possibility. Many religions, including Buddhism, believe that life continues after death, in another form. I'd be interested in other people's...

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4080392_marlon @4080392_marlon (23) • Philippines 22 Apr 09

Countries all over the world is celebrating the 39th International Earth Day today. I supposed this very important celebration is observed all over the world. It is important that on this day we work hand-in-hand in protecting...

earth day

global warming

nature

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philtaylor Greetings and Happy Earth Day. Probably the single most important thing we can do to promote protection of the environment is to increase the consciousness of every man, woman, and child of the importance of their actions in making the environment healthy or...

22 Apr 09

greenline @greenline (14838) • Canada 21 Apr 09

With the working days so long and tiring, I am always so happy to get back home on Friday evenings. "Thank God it's Friday" as we say. I would then relax in all my favorite ways, listening to music, reading, watching movies on the...

relaxation

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philtaylor There was a time when we would regularly stay up until 3 AM, usually reading, but those days are gone. I usually get up at 6 AM to make my wife breakfast before she goes to work, even though I am retired/disabled. But Friday night is the exception. Since we...

21 Apr 09

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figjam00 @figjam00 (1445) • India 21 Apr 09

Guys I am feeling tense these days and I don't know what to do.....

life

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philtaylor faith in god provi8des a guarantee that all our bible-based hopes will be fully realized. the overall theme of the bible highlights god's promise of kingdom rule, under which the earth will become a perfect paradise wherein righteous people will joyfully...

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