tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212249418085430734.post8255511244087080088..comments2023-08-20T02:35:14.176-10:00Comments on Crash Test Dummies are People Too!: Nylons and a quick truth goose . . .The Crash Test Dummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16893801583172018597noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212249418085430734.post-1818516945045327292008-12-02T21:33:00.000-10:002008-12-02T21:33:00.000-10:00I'm going to bed...I'll have to read this tomorrow...I'm going to bed...I'll have to read this tomorrow. THanks for chatting with me tonight.Kritta22https://www.blogger.com/profile/04360416504582862662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212249418085430734.post-12937034138562768112008-11-27T17:38:00.000-10:002008-11-27T17:38:00.000-10:00I only wear nylons when I go to the temple (actual...I only wear nylons when I go to the temple (actually knee highs) or if I want to be in a bad mood then I wear the nylons...they are too restrictive. The "oldtimers" believe that it is proper manners and being modest to wear nylons or in other words, cover your legs in a formal setting. <BR/><BR/>My problem is that when someone in authority tells me what to do, my first response is to say, "No". I have authority issues for my own reasons! =) Long story! <BR/><BR/>I once had a Stake President that would not allow the women to show up to play volleyball in shorts. We had to wear pants. If we wore shorts we would be sent home. Imagine that, a grown woman being sent home for wearing modest shorts to play volleyball. Apparently the women and young women were responsible for the men and young men's thoughts when we wore shorts. <BR/><BR/>BTW, nice to meet you Crash, we have a "kute" friend and her mom in common thanks to your cupcakes! You are awesome.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05307046011093010582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212249418085430734.post-82077479416652581532008-11-22T16:44:00.000-10:002008-11-22T16:44:00.000-10:00My first response is: don't wear the nylons. Let's...My first response is: don't wear the nylons. Let's see where that takes us...♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212249418085430734.post-38382426096743354992008-11-19T07:12:00.000-10:002008-11-19T07:12:00.000-10:00Eric, I'll have a post about all that. Coming soo...Eric, I'll have a post about all that. <BR/><BR/>Coming soooooon. ;)The Crash Test Dummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16893801583172018597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212249418085430734.post-54650920499989191282008-11-18T19:54:00.000-10:002008-11-18T19:54:00.000-10:00Crash, I’m sorry you had to have a heated discussi...Crash, I’m sorry you had to have a heated discussion with your siblings. It is interesting to me how we (and I’m including myself) defend, or get defensive on behalf of others, and on behalf of principles at the expense of listening, and understanding. Certainly this is a complex social interaction with so much history, and belief behind each side of the story. I wish I could have been there so I could look aghast, and add to that awkward silence. J<BR/><BR/>You are right on when say “I realized that after living away from my siblings for nearly 20 years they really don't know me that well or what makes me tick.” I verbalized that to Alison after having read CTDD for a couple of weeks. I wanted to know what made you tick after so long, but was frustrated because I was unable to peek through banter.<BR/><BR/>A truth stalker? Is that someone who watches for the truth but doesn’t participate? J Ok, I have to state a few of my truth stalker imperatives. There are only two kinds of truth. The Absolute Truth. This truth exists completely independent of any individuals and their opinions. It is what stalkers are looking for. The second truth is Relative Truth. This is the truth that we have actually found (or at least we think we have, thus it is relative to us, and only us). We do our best express in language, or math, or code, but there is rarely if ever a consensus. We defend our relative truth, we preach it, we hold tight to it. I’m interested in what you think of relative truth because you mentioned it. I don’t believe you can define truths as moral, emotional, or social truth. Those are all just relative truths. Story truths? Hee Hee, what does that mean? Whether it is okay to lie, or whether you should wear panty hose are not even truths in my opinion. <BR/><BR/>When you talk about a searching for the truth, it is really a selfish and self-serving endeavor, simply because the truth is so broad, and we are forced to choose to study the area of truth that interests us, or helps us. We only choose the truths that make us feel good or satisfy the problem or life experience we are having. It is interesting to observe the relative truths that people cling to, or spend time studying (including myself).<BR/><BR/>This is a serious question that I would like a serious answer to. Is there a ruler, or standard that you use to determine when you have found the truth. I’m guessing your answer will only confirm that all truth we know is relative. What truths do you think you know that are not relative?<BR/> <BR/>The wrapping of truth is definitely important if you want people to care about what you are saying. I’m a good case in point. J No one is interested because my truth is wrapped up too tight, and therefore preachy, and boring. If you think my English is boring, you ought to read my C#, or even my XML. Whew, now that is boring.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I love your humor, your humor writing, your smile, and your laugh. I was merely making the observation that your writing while in Relief Society was far less Crash, and in no way criticizing Keep building the playground, and we will continue to come play. Your house is always house where all the kids come to play.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing!<BR/><BR/>Love EricEric-n-Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086106560729962068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212249418085430734.post-34595514193249776662008-11-18T15:54:00.000-10:002008-11-18T15:54:00.000-10:00Hi guys! Youngblood, I'm glad I've found a kindre...Hi guys! Youngblood, I'm glad I've found a kindred spirit. Alyson, it's fun to see you on this side of the tracks. You're right about that calling thing. I've wondered that too sometimes. Maybe they're trying to make sure we don't weasel out of it. ;) <BR/><BR/>Lisa, you're right about the pain/joy thing. Impossible to have one without the other and they're always felt equally eventually. Sometimes when I feel extreme joy, I think to myself, "oh no, this is gonna HURT like the dickens someday." <BR/><BR/>I doubt I'll ever go into my mid-life crisis (in much depth). Some things are way toooooo personal to share.The Crash Test Dummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16893801583172018597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212249418085430734.post-40631295067040151692008-11-17T14:19:00.000-10:002008-11-17T14:19:00.000-10:00Ah... I love this side of my Crash. I agree with ...Ah... I love this side of my Crash. I agree with Stephen - the serious side gives substance to the funny. The pain is part of the joy. The sad is part of the happiness.<BR/><BR/>I want to hear more about your midlife crisis.Funny Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354631372234582170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212249418085430734.post-45288981031984178942008-11-16T20:34:00.000-10:002008-11-16T20:34:00.000-10:00Sorry I have been MIA lately...LOVED this post. A...Sorry I have been MIA lately...LOVED this post. Are you sure we weren't twins seperated at birth? Cuz I'm thinkin' we are! I have had a few family members tell me I'm off my rocker, and one sister who nominated me and my hubby as "the most likely to leave the church and join a polygamous cult." This was definitely news to me- I haven't lived near this sister in 14 years, now I know why. This is sounding really bad, huh? I should stop now. <BR/><BR/>Matti is the verification word. Makes me think of Manti- an area that is known for housing groups of polygamy-practicing families. I need to get off this subject, don't I?MakingChangeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174581407180710720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212249418085430734.post-85099356769551972008-11-15T14:52:00.000-10:002008-11-15T14:52:00.000-10:00AMEN to all of that. I hadn't thought to differen...AMEN to all of that. I hadn't thought to differenciate between the seeker and the finder, but you're right. Often truth doesn't lead to peace. Yet the truth always leads to satisfaction(even if it's uncomfortable.) <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the brain bending.The Crash Test Dummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16893801583172018597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212249418085430734.post-28570609319400370382008-11-15T14:02:00.000-10:002008-11-15T14:02:00.000-10:00Truth seeking is not really for the faint of heart...Truth seeking is not really for the faint of heart. Social, cultural, and familial isolation may result. The ability to privately find truth and publicly live the cultural, familial, and social beliefs may be of higher benefit.?The Rogers Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545805133322044315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212249418085430734.post-3421522645745338072008-11-15T13:43:00.000-10:002008-11-15T13:43:00.000-10:00Wow! I like the deep thinking, truth seeking, and ...Wow! I like the deep thinking, truth seeking, and still humorous Crash. I am impressed by your philosophical side and your ability to express it with words. It makes your humorous side that much more impressive. Truth is a difficult concept. When it comes to our religious beliefs, it is practically impossible to be objective. Most people grow up in a metaphorical room with only horizontal lines. Their brains develop and neurons connect to make sense of their horizontal line environment. If later in life they are introduced into another room that has a table with vertical legs, their brain will have difficulty processing it, and they will run into the leg. It is called cognitive dissonance. That is a rather simplistic example. Now add social dynamics, family dynamics, cultural dynamics, and misc. dynamics, and your brain, and cultural beliefs ignore and reject what may be truth. Nietzsche, A philosopher of the 19th century said something like this. Is arriving at a particular belief in God, the world, and reconciling both, to make us feel comfortable, the most important thing??<BR/>The truth seeker strives to be indifferent to the results of his investigation.<BR/>The truth seeker is not in search of happiness, peace, or rest, but only the truth, albeit ugly and disconcerting.<BR/>This is the dichotomy: If you wish to strive for peace of the soul and happiness, then believe(have faith); if you wish to seek truth, then INQUIRE.<BR/>StephenThe Rogers Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545805133322044315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212249418085430734.post-28275928748223973972008-11-14T21:47:00.000-10:002008-11-14T21:47:00.000-10:00This site looks so interesting, CTD! I'm obviousl...This site looks so interesting, CTD! I'm obviously well-aquainted with your other blog. I'm coming back tomorrow and leaving some comments, but for now, it's been a long day for me (almost 3 in the morning) and I must get to bed.Alyson | New England Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209837924378793507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212249418085430734.post-82877081497633700912008-11-14T21:43:00.000-10:002008-11-14T21:43:00.000-10:00"Form/style is as important as substance." - loved..."Form/style is as important as substance." - loved this quote! I also loved what you had to say about being handed things on a silver platter. Gosh, will you be my English teacher?<BR/><BR/>I am also seriously disturbed by the nylon thing. That's so weird and, somehow, a little invasive. I don't want my stake president thinking about my panty hose!<BR/><BR/>I've always had an issue with how some bishops ask the husband's permission before giving his wife a calling. I've had people argue the point with me, but I'll never understand it. I'm not a child, I can speak for myself. I can accept a calling on my own behalf.Alyson | New England Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209837924378793507noreply@blogger.com