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Being somewhat familiar with that location,

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on July 18, 2008 Views: 8 Replies: 1

Topic: Some Mean-Spirited Spam Rating: +2
Last response by Woolley on July 18, 2008
So glad you asked.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on July 18, 2008 Views: 4 Replies: 0

Topic: Some Mean-Spirited Spam Rating: +2
Last response by Woolley on July 18, 2008
Re: Since we're almost done with communion posts

Posted to Faith-Based by bright_virago on July 8, 2008 Views: 14 Replies: 0

Topic: Since we're almost done with communion posts
Last response by SoreLoser on July 9, 2008
Wait a minute.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on July 1, 2008 Views: 23 Replies: 0

Topic: 3 questions
Last response by NickD on July 7, 2008
Home sounds.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 16, 2008 Views: 68 Replies: 0

Topic: Listen. Rating: +10
Last response by Dawn Coyote on July 7, 2008
Well, to be fair,

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on July 1, 2008 Views: 22 Replies: 1

Topic: Good Company List Rating: +1
Last response by ColonelMcPhee on July 2, 2008
Thanks.

Posted to Fraywatch by bright_virago on June 12, 2008 Views: 61 Replies: 0

Topic: Dear idiots
Last response by Archaeopteryx on June 28, 2008
Re: Isolutions

Posted to Dear Prudence by bright_virago on June 20, 2008 Views: 47 Replies: 1

Topic: Isolutions Rating: +15
Last response by MaddLibby on June 25, 2008
Dear Prudence: Look on the bright side ed.

Posted to Dear Prudence by bright_virago on June 20, 2008 Views: 834 Replies: 3

Topic: Dear Prudence: Look on the bright side ed. Rating: +8
Last response by ElleBlue on June 23, 2008
Gotta love the TSC.

Posted to Dear Prudence by bright_virago on June 20, 2008 Views: 44 Replies: 0

Topic: Dear Prudence: Look on the bright side ed. Rating: +8
Last response by ElleBlue on June 23, 2008
Re: A Pointless Annoyance Added To The Fray?

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on June 22, 2008 Views: 52 Replies: 0

Topic: A Pointless Annoyance Added To The Fray?
Last response by theNairobiTrio on June 22, 2008
Or, in keeping with the farm animal theme:

Posted to Dear Prudence by bright_virago on June 20, 2008 Views: 63 Replies: 0

Topic: Table Manners or Social issues? Rating: +1
Last response by bright_virago on June 20, 2008
Dear Prudence: Look on the bright side ed.

Posted to Dear Prudence by bright_virago on June 12, 2008 Views: 858 Replies: 2

Topic: Dear Prudence: Look on the bright side ed. Rating: +4
Last response by bright_virago on June 19, 2008
Thanks, Elle.

Posted to Dear Prudence by bright_virago on June 12, 2008 Views: 44 Replies: 1

Topic: Dear Prudence: Look on the bright side ed. Rating: +4
Last response by bright_virago on June 19, 2008
Ah, the open bar!

Posted to Dear Prudence by bright_virago on June 12, 2008 Views: 59 Replies: 0

Topic: Dear Prudence: Look on the bright side ed. Rating: +4
Last response by bright_virago on June 19, 2008
Thanks much!

Posted to Dear Prudence by bright_virago on June 19, 2008 Views: 69 Replies: 0

Topic: Dear Prudence: Look on the bright side ed. Rating: +4
Last response by bright_virago on June 19, 2008
"Come on, Marge.

Posted to Dear Prudence by bright_virago on June 12, 2008 Views: 67 Replies: 1

Topic: He wants a baby
Last response by RonB52 on June 16, 2008
Why don't you do something

Posted to Fraywatch by bright_virago on June 7, 2008 Views: 21 Replies: 1

Topic: Many women have heard the message Rating: +2/-2
Last response by Adrasteia on June 14, 2008
You've come a long way

Posted to Fraywatch by bright_virago on June 9, 2008 Views: 90 Replies: 2

Topic: Many women have heard the message Rating: +2/-2
Last response by Adrasteia on June 14, 2008
No.

Posted to Fraywatch by bright_virago on June 9, 2008 Views: 71 Replies: 2

Topic: Many women have heard the message Rating: +2/-2
Last response by Adrasteia on June 14, 2008
Wouldn't it be more green

Posted to Television by bright_virago on June 12, 2008 Views: 427 Replies: 2

Topic: Wouldn't it be more green Rating: +2/-1
Last response by Mark the HSer on June 14, 2008
I like that one!

Posted to Television by bright_virago on June 13, 2008 Views: 34 Replies: 0

Topic: Wouldn't it be more green Rating: +2/-1
Last response by Mark the HSer on June 14, 2008
Excellent article.

Posted to Television by bright_virago on June 13, 2008 Views: 41 Replies: 1

Topic: Wouldn't it be more green Rating: +2/-1
Last response by Mark the HSer on June 14, 2008
Question.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on June 12, 2008 Views: 56 Replies: 1

Topic: Divine secrets of the nyah-nyah sisterhood Rating: +8/-2
Last response by rundeep on June 13, 2008
I'm writing in

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on June 10, 2008 Views: 58 Replies: 0

Topic: Let's settle something about Hillary in advance, 'kay?
Last response by magic32 on June 13, 2008
Command posts.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on June 13, 2008 Views: 45 Replies: 0

Topic: Cedar Rapids Conspiracy Rating: +1
Last response by zuko on June 13, 2008
Views.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on June 12, 2008 Views: 58 Replies: 2

Topic: We don't matter at all. Rating: +1
Last response by yastfort on June 13, 2008
That is correct, my dear.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on June 13, 2008 Views: 43 Replies: 0

Topic: We don't matter at all. Rating: +1
Last response by yastfort on June 13, 2008
Hi Laurie.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on June 11, 2008 Views: 50 Replies: 1

Topic: Oh,The Irony!HuffPost:Hagee"MCain threw me under the bus!" Rating: +1/-1
Last response by RonB52 on June 12, 2008
My mother, the author.

Posted to Family by bright_virago on June 5, 2008 Views: 462 Replies: 1

Topic: My mother, the author. Rating: +1
Last response by bright_virago on June 9, 2008
5-Way Test

Posted to Family by bright_virago on June 6, 2008 Views: 70 Replies: 1

Topic: My mother, the author. Rating: +1
Last response by bright_virago on June 9, 2008
True, kind, necessary.

Posted to Family by bright_virago on June 9, 2008 Views: 48 Replies: 0

Topic: My mother, the author. Rating: +1
Last response by bright_virago on June 9, 2008
Still?

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on June 5, 2008 Views: 68 Replies: 1

Topic: I will never vote for a man again
Last response by biteoftheweek on June 8, 2008
Interesting.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on June 5, 2008 Views: 68 Replies: 0

Topic: I will never vote for a man again
Last response by biteoftheweek on June 8, 2008
I am opposed

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on June 6, 2008 Views: 83 Replies: 0

Topic: I will never vote for a man again
Last response by biteoftheweek on June 8, 2008
When are the archives coming back?

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on June 6, 2008 Views: 106 Replies: 1

Topic: Peace in Our Time! Rating: +8/-1
Last response by JackDallas on June 6, 2008
To the pain!

Posted to Faith-Based by bright_virago on June 6, 2008 Views: 43 Replies: 1

Topic: Christ as Inigo Montoya?
Last response by Fritz Gerlich on June 6, 2008
Capitalize the e

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 20, 2008 Views: 85 Replies: 1

Topic: Homophobia Persists at the American Psychiatric Association Rating: +7/-1
Last response by NannyMcPhee on June 6, 2008
Me? I'm always happy!

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 20, 2008 Views: 77 Replies: 1

Topic: Homophobia Persists at the American Psychiatric Association Rating: +7/-1
Last response by NannyMcPhee on June 6, 2008
Would insurance pay for that?

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 21, 2008 Views: 58 Replies: 0

Topic: Homophobia Persists at the American Psychiatric Association Rating: +7/-1
Last response by NannyMcPhee on June 6, 2008
No.

Posted to Fraywatch by bright_virago on June 3, 2008 Views: 596 Replies: 2

Topic: No.
Last response by bright_virago on June 6, 2008
You're welcome Moira.

Posted to Fraywatch by bright_virago on June 4, 2008 Views: 43 Replies: 2

Topic: No.
Last response by bright_virago on June 6, 2008
Thanks much!

Posted to Fraywatch by bright_virago on June 4, 2008 Views: 56 Replies: 0

Topic: No.
Last response by bright_virago on June 6, 2008
Oh, you.

Posted to Fraywatch by bright_virago on June 6, 2008 Views: 81 Replies: 0

Topic: No.
Last response by bright_virago on June 6, 2008
Happy first birthday New Fray.

Posted to Fix the Fray by bright_virago on June 4, 2008 Views: 162 Replies: 1

Topic: Happy first birthday New Fray.
Last response by bright_virago on June 5, 2008
Apparently,

Posted to Fix the Fray by bright_virago on June 5, 2008 Views: 128 Replies: 0

Topic: Happy first birthday New Fray.
Last response by bright_virago on June 5, 2008
Great Idea!

Posted to Philanthropy by bright_virago on June 3, 2008 Views: 142 Replies: 0

Topic: Great Idea!
Last response by bright_virago on June 3, 2008
Remember

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 28, 2008 Views: 104 Replies: 1

Topic: “I am never again voting for a male candidate.” Rating: +3/-3
Last response by DragonTat2 on June 3, 2008
Close to you.

Posted to Family by bright_virago on June 3, 2008 Views: 256 Replies: 0

Topic: Close to you.
Last response by bright_virago on June 3, 2008
May I throw in ageism?

Posted to XX Factor by bright_virago on May 28, 2008 Views: 89 Replies: 1

Topic: “I am never again voting for a male candidate.” Rating: +1/-2
Last response by nyecop on June 1, 2008
If I may

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 29, 2008 Views: 76 Replies: 1

Topic: Do you oppose referendums on abortion or gay marriage? Rating: +2/-2
Last response by Archaeopteryx on May 30, 2008
Yes.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 29, 2008 Views: 48 Replies: 0

Topic: Do you oppose referendums on abortion or gay marriage? Rating: +2/-2
Last response by Archaeopteryx on May 30, 2008
David's help

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 29, 2008 Views: 81 Replies: 0

Topic: please god Rating: +4/-1
Last response by bright_virago on May 29, 2008
He sat down and ate

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 29, 2008 Views: 55 Replies: 1

Topic: Band of Bruthas Rating: +3/-4
Last response by Schmutzie on May 29, 2008
Lovely post, Fitz.

Posted to XX Factor by bright_virago on May 23, 2008 Views: 29 Replies: 0

Topic: The real counterpoint to Weiss Rating: +1
Last response by TJA on May 28, 2008
Any minute now,

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 23, 2008 Views: 26 Replies: 1

Topic: Top Ten Reasons Why She Should Stay in Race Rating: +3/-4
Last response by Lono on May 28, 2008
Nope.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 23, 2008 Views: 75 Replies: 1

Topic: Top Ten Reasons Why She Should Stay in Race Rating: +3/-4
Last response by Lono on May 28, 2008
He was on the old fray.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 23, 2008 Views: 98 Replies: 1

Topic: Top Ten Reasons Why She Should Stay in Race Rating: +3/-4
Last response by Lono on May 28, 2008
Sorry.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 23, 2008 Views: 43 Replies: 0

Topic: Top Ten Reasons Why She Should Stay in Race Rating: +3/-4
Last response by Lono on May 28, 2008
If you please,

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 27, 2008 Views: 54 Replies: 1

Topic: Requesting a moratorium on posts re: RFK comment Rating: +5/-2
Last response by Th Paine on May 27, 2008
Re: rubbernecking

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 27, 2008 Views: 73 Replies: 1

Topic: rubbernecking Rating: +1
Last response by RainMan on May 27, 2008
Well, you want to be careful

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 19, 2008 Views: 86 Replies: 1

Topic: Paging Joseph Campbell Rating: +4/-1
Last response by shematwater on May 26, 2008
Not just discipline.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 24, 2008 Views: 78 Replies: 2

Topic: Paging Joseph Campbell Rating: +4/-1
Last response by shematwater on May 26, 2008
You know what's odd.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 23, 2008 Views: 78 Replies: 4

Topic: A Rush to Posting Rating: +2/-1
Last response by LaurieAnnM on May 24, 2008
Doubtful in this particular case.

Posted to Family by bright_virago on May 19, 2008 Views: 25 Replies: 1

Topic: Sounds like Asperger's Syndrome Rating: -1
Last response by bright_virago on May 23, 2008
With all due respect,

Posted to Family by bright_virago on May 19, 2008 Views: 48 Replies: 1

Topic: Sounds like Asperger's Syndrome Rating: -1
Last response by bright_virago on May 23, 2008
I read that article very differently.

Posted to Family by bright_virago on May 23, 2008 Views: 57 Replies: 0

Topic: Sounds like Asperger's Syndrome Rating: -1
Last response by bright_virago on May 23, 2008
Nicely done.

Posted to Family by bright_virago on May 19, 2008 Views: 53 Replies: 2

Topic: If you love him, you'll stop calling them panic attacks. Rating: +2
Last response by tonto_goldberg on May 21, 2008
Some possibilities

Posted to Dear Prudence by bright_virago on July 6, 2007 Views: 197 Replies: 1

Topic: Why My Husband Doesn't Like Sex.....
Last response by blackcrowe on May 21, 2008
Nine days, no response.

Posted to Technical Support by bright_virago on May 21, 2008 Views: 123 Replies: 0

Topic: password
Last response by bright_virago on May 21, 2008
No way.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 20, 2008 Views: 82 Replies: 1

Topic: Should the President and his wife be Patriots? Rating: +6/-4
Last response by gmat on May 20, 2008
Have to say -

Posted to Fraywatch by bright_virago on May 15, 2008 Views: 61 Replies: 0

Topic: Waiting for Godot
Last response by Th Paine on May 17, 2008
Re: I collected comic books as a kid.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 16, 2008 Views: 73 Replies: 1

Topic: I collected comic books as a kid. Rating: +6/-2
Last response by justoffal on May 17, 2008
Ah, the Montessori Myth.

Posted to Family by bright_virago on May 16, 2008 Views: 639 Replies: 1

Topic: Ah, the Montessori Myth. Rating: +2
Last response by bright_virago on May 17, 2008
Thanks Mammacita.

Posted to Family by bright_virago on May 17, 2008 Views: 41 Replies: 0

Topic: Ah, the Montessori Myth. Rating: +2
Last response by bright_virago on May 17, 2008
What do women want?

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 16, 2008 Views: 72 Replies: 1

Topic: Predict voter behaviour: Rating: +4/-1
Last response by biteoftheweek on May 16, 2008
Addendum:

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 16, 2008 Views: 74 Replies: 1

Topic: Predict voter behaviour: Rating: +4/-1
Last response by biteoftheweek on May 16, 2008
That isn't interesting.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 15, 2008 Views: 76 Replies: 1

Topic: Interesting all of my local congresspeople are for Hillary Rating: +1/-4
Last response by Woolley on May 16, 2008
Re: Do we get energy from the earth's core and magma?

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 15, 2008 Views: 74 Replies: 1

Topic: Do we get energy from the earth's core and magma? Rating: +1/-5
Last response by OneEyedJasper on May 16, 2008
I can answer one of those questions.

Posted to Fraywatch by bright_virago on May 15, 2008 Views: 69 Replies: 0

Topic: Is there no such thing as "rules of the road" any more?
Last response by bright_virago on May 15, 2008
Well, sometimes they do.

Posted to Fraywatch by bright_virago on May 12, 2008 Views: 35 Replies: 1

Topic: just a thought
Last response by Lunesta on May 15, 2008
Then,

Posted to Fraywatch by bright_virago on May 12, 2008 Views: 46 Replies: 0

Topic: just a thought
Last response by Lunesta on May 15, 2008
What do you think about

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 13, 2008 Views: 68 Replies: 0

Topic: Racism, Dream Teams, and Questions Rating: +2
Last response by Sawbones on May 15, 2008
Cincinnati is The South.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 13, 2008 Views: 42 Replies: 3

Topic: Racism, Dream Teams, and Questions Rating: +2
Last response by Sawbones on May 15, 2008
You'll have to get Bell to explain that one.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 13, 2008 Views: 35 Replies: 1

Topic: Racism, Dream Teams, and Questions Rating: +2
Last response by Sawbones on May 15, 2008
Yes, but did you

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 13, 2008 Views: 44 Replies: 0

Topic: Racism, Dream Teams, and Questions Rating: +2
Last response by Sawbones on May 15, 2008
Fluffy mackerel pudding!

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 14, 2008 Views: 58 Replies: 0

Topic: Racism, Dream Teams, and Questions Rating: +2
Last response by Sawbones on May 15, 2008
Re: re: I wish you had 10 IQ points to spare.

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 12, 2008 Views: 30 Replies: 1

Topic: Corrupt a Wish (Game) Rating: +2
Last response by biteoftheweek on May 14, 2008
Re: I wish

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 12, 2008 Views: 77 Replies: 1

Topic: Corrupt a Wish (Game) Rating: +2
Last response by biteoftheweek on May 14, 2008
Granted ...

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 12, 2008 Views: 52 Replies: 1

Topic: Corrupt a Wish (Game) Rating: +2
Last response by biteoftheweek on May 14, 2008
Re: Best Fray Editor So Far

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 8, 2008 Views: 76 Replies: 2

Topic: Best Fray Editor So Far Rating: +1/-1
Last response by H_Keller on May 13, 2008
Re: Pat's

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 8, 2008 Views: 56 Replies: 0

Topic: Best Fray Editor So Far Rating: +1/-1
Last response by H_Keller on May 13, 2008
Earworms!

Posted to Best of the Fray by bright_virago on May 9, 2008 Views: 108 Replies: 1

Topic: What's On Your iPod? Rating: +3
Last response by rundeep on May 12, 2008

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