from our dear night owl
shirley
who i happen to think
is very smart
Words
by shirley
I got the idea for this post from comments I read by Donna Jean about the word retarded.
"Sticks and stones may break your bones but names will never hurt you."
How many times have we heard that saying in our lives? More than I care to count, and it's so untrue. Wounds can heal, but, once a word has been spoken you can't take it back.
Being overweight I have been called every name in the book, but, the word that hurts the most is "stupid". I've heard it mainly from my mother. I don't think she realizes how hurt it makes me feel and I'm not able to tell her. I know the word "stupid" has had a huge influence over my life though. It has stopped me from doing so many things because I just don't think I'm smart enough.
Is there any one word that has affected your life...made you feel small and insignificant...or angry and outraged? Have you been hurt by a word? Do we even realize the power a word can have? I'd like to know what you think of words. Do you believe sticks and stone can break your bones but names will never hurt you? Hmmmmmmm.
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R'girl~~If Lovey can afford Elton's wardrobe at auction, I say we all go to HER house for the after party!
Silently slipping away!
Okay, little owls, the march to 400 is coming, I'm staying on the sofa for this one. Get ready.
ronnie
oh..are we marching
Damn ya'll are fast.
woo hoo!!! sorry for storming in like that...not really! bwahahaha
LOL who won..i was sooo clueless as usual
I hate that is goes to the next page...
I think is was mo as she was the last person on the previous page
b'o
I agree
Maureen Man, I didn't even see that coming until way too late. LOL Congrats Mo!
Looks like justlin by a beak...right?
Congrats Weenie. Nice job!!!
Yep it was mo as just_lin's comment is 401
Congrats mo on 400!
Wow lots of comments today!!
HPPY DANCE to whw ever.......
No, not me at all. It was Maureen!!!
Way to go MO!
I really like my little owl, but I remind myself of a Girl Scout badge. LOL
I would like to thank all my owlette friends for the OWLSCAR for # 400. Y'all inspired me to accomplish a feat I had yet to do.
I will share it with MEK and TINA since they couldn't be here to stomp on me!!
Sorry gang...but I am sad that such a violence based movie wins
just_lin
LOL !!!!
I am off to bed!
It has been fun watching the oscars with all you owls!
Hope everyone has a goodnight!
:O)
nowmercy Sorry, I'm not as evolved as you. I liked the movie.
just_lin~~
I like him too. He reminds me of a tote-um-pole with a Fro.
Ronnie
Woohoo I think Denzel is so very very very hot hot hot
And part of it is his class act
mo
Your acceptance speech brought me to tears.
Please pass the tissue's !!!
Good night Carol. It was great fun, sleep tight.
Ronnie
Nighty night, Carol. Thanks again for building this nest for us.
I did not see the movie...
a bit of a sweep for this moive!
...or movie
CAROL, Good night! Have sweet dreams! And you are gorgeous, too!!
Oh yes I forgot, I am going to bed
:O)
good night Carol..sleep deep and well
Ronnie YES!! The outstretched wings are very totem pole like.
Thanks for compliment mo
and at least my underwire stays put!
You are pretty fab yourself...
OK..really going now
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
I can't even post because you're all posting at once I guess??
Put down the cans of Red Bull!
Good night, Carol. It was fun watching the Oscars with you. And with everyone. I am off to Safeway...thanks for the fun Oscar evening!!!
OWLETTES, on a serious note... I was having a very bad weekend and I want to thank you all for the chance to laugh with reckless abandon this evening. I appreciate it...and each of you. You are all winners in my book.
VIG You're shopping at this hour? Be careful.
Nighty-night to all you well dressed little Owls. So much fun and a lot of good snacks too. Thanks again Mo for the wonderful dinner.
I'm so glad this day ended on such a happy note.
See ya'll tomorrow.
Ronnie
Oh, barbara has Harrison and Ellen Page on....SafewAY will have to wait!
Maureen....isn't this the best place to get cheered up? Glad it worked for you tonight!
Hey guys, that was great fun! Let's do it again. G'night Carol. Sorry I missed Shirley sneaking out earlier. Thanks for kicking off a good day in the nest.
Maureen This is a fun place, isn't it. I'm so glad everyone here made your weekend end on a better note.
Ronnie Are you leaving us? Sweet dreams.
just_lin...it is just 8:55 on the west coast and I live in the poster child for safeyville...but I greatly appreciate the warnings!
Here Mo., I'll let you use my new blankie tonight to keep you warm.
Just kind of overlook the wet part that Shirley was chewing on.
Ronnie
Maureen..I am so glad you could have fun. If I missed what is happening to you..I'm sorry, do you need any special support sweetie?
Just_lin~~
Yea, time for bed. BTW, do you have to put one of those old-lady hair nets on you doo so it will look nice for tomorrow?
Ronnie
Nite-nite!
Dang, I guess my productivity will be limited to during commercials for another hour. BaBaWaWa's got good people on. Starting with Miley...heard today she'll be a billionaire by age 18.
AND THAT LAST POST OF MINE WAS NUMBER 450...nanner, nanner, nanner
VIG I'm on the west coast also. I guess it really isn't that late.
I can't find BABA..oh well
Ronnie No, I don't put anything on my hair at night. When I get up in the a.m. my hair is quite multi-directional. LOL
Just_Lin....I guess it is a little for shopping....but I love that after a busy day I can shop until midnight...and today I love that I have procastinated ALL day about going shopping and I can still shop at midnight. Late hours are not great for we procrastinators!!!
Justlin: Multi diretional..hooohaaaa, I want to use that description for my hair too..and my morning walk from time to time
nowmercy Babba is on the same channel as the Oscars.
JUSTLIN..nope, in my back woods town we have local news..and funnier than that..it is the weekend crew.
BABA was on prior to the Oscars on the east coast and I think maybe central also. Only on the West coast is she on after the show.
Oh well..I'll get BABA later...I really have a kind of hard time with her anyway.
Maureen~~
You have aim mail.
Ronnie
Okay, Babba is a little boring...so I am going to head to the store now! Thanks everyone for a great evening...this is the first time in a few years that i didn't find the Oscars to be on the long and boring side!!!. It was really fun Oscaring with you all!
nowmercy I wonder if she was on before the Oscars in your area. It's ABC.
VIG Happy shopping. It really was fun to share the Oscar viewing with everyone. :)
Okay kids..soon to bed fro me
JUSTLIN, RONNIE, BONO, MO, VIG...nighty night.
Heart hugs to Donna Jean, Amicus and Tink, and a special hug to Maureen too...
How much fun was all that anyway?
Thanks...
Good night nowmercy. Sweet dreams.
GOOD NIGHT DEAR OWLS.
It was fun and I hope next year we can don our fancy feathers and do it again.
VIG, can you pick up some goodies for the late night crew, we kinda pigged out tonight here!
{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} to all of you.
I guess I'll leave now, too. Good night Owls. Sweet dreams to you all.
Wow..good luck Monday to everyone. Looks like CA folks are getting blasted..Whabby....take a life jacket when you head out to the car.
Good morning...
I am out of bed.. and have dragged myself to work... I have a lot of catching up to do!!
Nowmercy...Morning...
IBB..how are you feeling?
Not the best.. but I am Better..
Thank you for asking!!
I sure have missed the nest..
And it will take me all day to catch up..
Joey-- I see you out there... How was your weekend?? I mean really!!???
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