But it did get a lot of reaction/comments!

Didn't mean to irritate you, oldsage. I asked if anyone noticed "how many"...and there are. I wasn't lumping EVERY man into that category. As for me, I was married to a man who was eight years younger, but he couldn't keep up with me. I agree it's what's inside that counts most. What I was speaking of are the men who do advertise for only women up to a certain age, only looking for a body. And I agree some women are like that, too. But my topic was about a particular group.

Someone should put this thread out of our misery.

Oh, I've been promised
Spirit wings
With which to touch the sky,
I've been promised
That right now
I'm learning how to fly.
I'm still homely now I know:
Pen feathers growing in
But I am promised that some day
I'll be gaining sky.
The sky so high
And I so small,
To think that one day I
Am going to soar above it all
Lights wonder in my eye.
For I've been promised
Spirit wings
With which to touch the sky,
I've been promised
That right now
I'm learning how to fly.

I really hate that! Just the screaming can damage a child, make him think he deserves it. It can mess up his emotions the rest of his life. What more is done to kids is just so horrible because of what it teaches and instills in a kid. Keep calling and calling DHS until they get it on the records so many times. Also, go ahead and call the police. It's ok to tell them you suspect child abuse. What you hear is always less than what's done in private. If nothing is done soon, you can contact your representative. Sometimes, even if it's just to score points with voters, they will demand an investigation. This child is worth the effort.
I have a question: why is this topic entitled: "I might go to jail today"?

It's late and I'm probably the only one here, so I'll talk to myself. I wondered why there were so few men here in this age group.......but I didn't wonder long. Ever notice how many men 50 and over advertise for women at least 10 yrs or more younger than they are? And a lot of them look 10 yrs older than they are! When I see that, I ignore them if they do contact me. And then there's the guys who are young enough to be my son, saying age doesn't matter. Does to me! I enjoy having men for friends. Wish there were more. Probably too busy chasing after those young girls.

It's late.......I win! I break the thread!

"arms blown bare from the winds of winter's cold heart"
...Wow! Loved that! That's one of those lines that makes me think, "wish I'd thought of that"! Thank you for sharing that.

So good to see that voiced! I've worked with a lot of elderly, and for hospice. Inside, there is no age. It is so true that no matter the age or condition, everyone needs love, and how sad to still have needs that may never be met! At least in THIS world!

Liked your play on words. Like the way you play WITH words

That was beautiful! "Black liquid silk"
Very talented!

Isn't that true! Like Spring following Winter. Thank you for sharing that.

Blessings and peace under the Name/Banner

Late at night when dark is still
And unseen eyes watch from corners
A petition is raised on whispered faith
And lifted on angels' wings.
The faith of a saint rises and soars
As spirit beings all await.
Two worlds face each other,
A prize marked between them,
An eternal in limited world.
But that soul they each yearn for,
Beyond flesh and blood
Wrestles not in this ever dark place.
It nestles at rest in the shadow
Of Almighty God's own banner.
Late in the night as dark is still
And opposite forces square off,
A soul whispers a Name and rests,
As unseen forces meet hand to hand.
A soul is at peace because long ago,
Unseen eyes were bound in dark places
And this soul was covered with Calvary's blood
To forever rest in peace.

The only thing I know about the Terry Shivo case is what each side said. I do think that as she wasn't in pain, and it was just too painful for her parents to pull the plug, and the husband had already moved on, he should have stepped out of the picture and let the parents see her to the end.
I worked in nursing homes and worked for a hospice. I saw many patients on their way to death or die. One thing I know is that not eating is a natural part of death. It is a burdon on a system shutting down, to be fed, and isn't comfortable. If a patient stipulated they wanted feeding, you honor it. A difficulty is sometimes, after they have reached a point, they may change their minds and not be able to communicate it. Patients can still be very mentally aware, imprisoned by an unresponsive body. People need to know that possibility before they elect to go this route. Changing the mind from not wanting to be fed is usually from fear, but whatever the reason, you carry that out. I knew five patients who had feeding tubes. EVERY ONE of them begged people to unplug it. Most of them lived like this for years. It was my job to care for people and to make them as comfortable and pain-free as I could. IF there is absolutely NO way this person can continue to live, even feeding them, I do not think it killing to pull the plug. IF the patient or family desires it. It is getting out of the way of a natural process, and can make for a little more comfort. Hunger is no longer felt. Their systems are shutting down and they are fading. I cared for my mother when she was dieing, and she wouldn't even let us give her oxygen. I thank God for pain relievers!!! As a Christian, I don't fear death at all. I'm ready. I'd rather not hurt, but we may not have that choice. Give me the med.'s! But don't prolong my pain. If God will heal me, He will, regardless. He knows my heart. May none of you ever have to face the pain of this for your loved ones, and may you finish this life with joy and peace and no suffering, and pass right into the presense of God! BTW:Jesus spoke of Heaven several times. As a Christian, I believe Him.

Good luck, Darell6. Class is in session!
Mornin, kojack

"May your"....
happy life here be just a tiny tip of what's to come After!

The biggest perv is the one who has been thru this thread...several times, waiting for more, and not said a thing! And probably isn't registered.

God bless your day! Sunny in OK....YAY!