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TexasTowelie

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1. They say ignorance is bliss.

Reply to ChisolmTrailDem (Original post)

Mon Jun 24, 2013, 12:26 PM

Jun 2013

However, I'd be concerned about the dangers lurking around the corner without any knowledge of current events. That would be more stressful to me than knowing what is happening in the world even though I become disgusted by it, particularly as of late.

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For my 1000th post: 12 Weeks of No News/TV/Internet [View all] ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2013 OP

They say ignorance is bliss. TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #1

Good point, TexasTowelie. Luv the nic, btw. n/t ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2013 #6

Snowden was some celebrity chef NoPasaran Jun 2013 #2

LMAO! Thanks for the laff, NoPasaran =)! n/t ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2013 #7

Sometimes obsessing over all the details all the time with the inability to do much about any of it uppityperson Jun 2013 #3

Balance is good, thanks, UP! I think my point is this: I'm back, baby! But, ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2013 #8

sometimes it's good to get away from all the noise RainDog Jun 2013 #4

I'm doing better, RainDog. Thanks so much for the well-wishes =). n/t ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2013 #5

Hats off to you for your period of 'abstenance'! randome Jun 2013 #9