tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post5831396875240349046..comments2023-12-09T02:55:51.216-08:00Comments on Empty Nest Insider: Ridiculous Rules of ReligionEmpty Nest Insiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-76287688073457730172015-05-04T11:40:00.878-07:002015-05-04T11:40:00.878-07:00Well this is fun... I never heard of FLOPS - not t...Well this is fun... I never heard of FLOPS - not that I would have followed it (I always opt for doing things my way) - so rules are neat and meant to be worked with, in my book (which makes organized religion tricky for me).. Book of Mormon, love that musical and have had serious chats with Mormon friends about it. To me it makes perfect sense that there would be an ad in the program - humor and practicality all mixed together :). - Jeri from storytellingmatters.wordpress.com -- somehow I found you through the After Party or someone's blog comment. Cheers!worddancewomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985046015947497251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-9740158265470890032015-04-26T01:46:47.025-07:002015-04-26T01:46:47.025-07:00FLOPS is a completely new word and concept to me. ...FLOPS is a completely new word and concept to me. I am pretty sure we violated about every rule, when we eloped on the beach at sunset in Florida officiated by a JP. Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-52942465725441844852015-04-24T13:39:08.757-07:002015-04-24T13:39:08.757-07:00The groom's family paying for that doesn't...The groom's family paying for that doesn't sound odd, or religious to me. I thought it was pretty standard operating procedure for the grooms family to pay for the rehearsal night which pretty much is ...aside from the wig the same thing. I never understand why the brides family had to foot the biggest part of the bill of a wedding. Much about weddings doesn't make sense to me in today's world, where people live together for years before they bother getting married, often have children well before they get married. Why spend all that money on a wedding? Mormons laughing at themselves...somehow I have a feeling they were thinking they could souls. When we toured the Square in Salt Lake, we found them to be over the top forceful with trying to convert people. <br /><br /><a href="http://homelessbridge.blogspot.com/2015/04/helping-homeless-with-rain-ponchos-and.html" rel="nofollow">Sandy at Bridge and Beyond</a>Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-5383014300012030172015-04-22T08:02:29.457-07:002015-04-22T08:02:29.457-07:00Well, I'll see you there. At least that's...Well, I'll see you there. At least that's what the nuns (aka, the aforementioned penguins) said.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-39438145718726013262015-04-22T08:00:57.272-07:002015-04-22T08:00:57.272-07:00I'm not crazy, my mother had me tested. I thi...I'm not crazy, my mother had me tested. I think I heard that somewhere.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-23128467090254973882015-04-21T23:57:46.087-07:002015-04-21T23:57:46.087-07:00Birgit - And the ones who aren't nodding off a...Birgit - And the ones who aren't nodding off are busy texting or checking game scores. It was funny that your dad got caught in the act! It's hard to stay awake when some of the sermons go on and on.....<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-85894131145409950732015-04-21T21:07:10.308-07:002015-04-21T21:07:10.308-07:00Oh religion can be so funny at times. I remember w...Oh religion can be so funny at times. I remember when I had to go to church with my dad and I would see my dad ...and other men all start to nod off. My dad once woke up with quite the start. Another man started snoring-hahahaaaa. It is sad how some religions really hurt peopleBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-69931005829741000352015-04-21T20:50:57.912-07:002015-04-21T20:50:57.912-07:00Ivy - Yes, we can never laugh too much, especially...Ivy - Yes, we can never laugh too much, especially at ourselves! <br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-36443804999516118902015-04-21T20:49:04.940-07:002015-04-21T20:49:04.940-07:00Alex - You certainly are a shining example of all ...Alex - You certainly are a shining example of all that's good in the Bible, Alex! Thank you for everything!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-55060706234439969022015-04-21T20:46:48.189-07:002015-04-21T20:46:48.189-07:00Gorilla - Have you been binge watching Yentl again...Gorilla - Have you been binge watching Yentl again? Yes, it's all a myth, Gorilla.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-68494108925945818572015-04-21T20:44:18.781-07:002015-04-21T20:44:18.781-07:00Jo - I'm sure that you have enough rules to wo...Jo - I'm sure that you have enough rules to worry about in your bowling league. It's nice not having to worry about other ones though.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-76715424186494795052015-04-21T20:42:23.173-07:002015-04-21T20:42:23.173-07:00Dixie - How right you are!
JulieDixie - How right you are!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-78855528181662512512015-04-21T20:41:39.205-07:002015-04-21T20:41:39.205-07:00Joanne - Now that sounds like fun! It's a grea...Joanne - Now that sounds like fun! It's a great way to beat the crowds too.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-91103016815944258922015-04-21T20:39:54.135-07:002015-04-21T20:39:54.135-07:00Robyn - It was a nice compliment. Some of the wigs...Robyn - It was a nice compliment. Some of the wigs look more natural than others. I'm thinking Martha might have a great deal on wigs coming up next Monday!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-10435212650613602482015-04-21T20:34:31.504-07:002015-04-21T20:34:31.504-07:00Al - What a great line! I really liked St. Vincent...Al - What a great line! I really liked St. Vincent. I'm jealous that you can eat bacon, and especially ribs. I still partake from time to time, so we know where I'm going! Thanks for your comment trifecta today, Al!<br /><br />Julie<br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-23874430111806196042015-04-21T20:29:26.246-07:002015-04-21T20:29:26.246-07:00Kathe - Being kind and thoughtful are the most imp...Kathe - Being kind and thoughtful are the most important rules of all! I usually wear a hood when it rains. I'm not a fan of umbrellas.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-50675660999207279692015-04-21T20:27:34.886-07:002015-04-21T20:27:34.886-07:00Ruth - Maybe her parents purchased the plot for he...Ruth - Maybe her parents purchased the plot for her. They could have gotten a special family rate years ago. <br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-29805775002332973952015-04-21T20:24:23.919-07:002015-04-21T20:24:23.919-07:00Julie - I'll have to look for that book! Yes, ...Julie - I'll have to look for that book! Yes, laughing at ourselves is much better than the alternative. <br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-24637056167213132542015-04-21T20:22:48.698-07:002015-04-21T20:22:48.698-07:00Cherdo - I know exactly what you mean! It's li...Cherdo - I know exactly what you mean! It's like the religious men who cheat on their wives, and think they're admonished of their sins by going to church or synagogue. Actually that's probably not what you meant at all. Oh well, glad you got the subtle plug in!<br /><br />Julie<br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-75761689896262701972015-04-21T20:18:28.498-07:002015-04-21T20:18:28.498-07:00Michael - I couldn't agree more! Thanks for li...Michael - I couldn't agree more! Thanks for lightening up the mood, Michael!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-78596458316809520052015-04-21T20:17:25.837-07:002015-04-21T20:17:25.837-07:00Rosalind - Well, as long as you said "moderat...Rosalind - Well, as long as you said "moderately normal!" I found out about FLOPS two years ago, and wrote about it during the 2013 A to Z. Though my husband was brought up in a more religious family, even his most observant relatives don't partake in this custom. Not that there's anything wrong with it! Thanks Rosalind!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-34507631902468114002015-04-21T20:06:50.154-07:002015-04-21T20:06:50.154-07:00Luanne - Parts of my wedding were like Fiddler on ...Luanne - Parts of my wedding were like Fiddler on the Roof. I tried to escape during those parts, and my husband didn't let me. <br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-67335054898250461222015-04-21T20:05:04.996-07:002015-04-21T20:05:04.996-07:00Debra - Not only do many people take them "SO...Debra - Not only do many people take them "SO seriously," but they obey them without question. Great point, Debra!<br /><br />Julie<br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-6757606835415201262015-04-21T20:03:19.967-07:002015-04-21T20:03:19.967-07:00Joanne - I didn't know that. There are some fu...Joanne - I didn't know that. There are some funny (though raunchy) scenes about creative ways to attract converts in the play. Thanks Joanne!<br /><br />Julie Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-48175074396646494552015-04-21T19:58:32.873-07:002015-04-21T19:58:32.873-07:00Arleen - I'm glad you didn't wear a used k...Arleen - I'm glad you didn't wear a used kleenex on your head. I also know a thing or two about guilt! Thanks Arleen!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.com