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By smokeless joe  on September 08 2008 at 2:04 am

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why is it that a butterfly is generally regarded as a work of art which has been given life, while a moth is looked upon as hideous, untouchable. a vile, repulsive monster.

i think about stuff like this .

a lot.

 

Message by ChinHi  View Journal on September 08 2008 at 3:55 am 
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i love the way you think and love it even more when you share. We have huge moths here that come inside sometimes and the children just LOVE looking at them. and I don't know really but I like them both.



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Message by Vlinder  View Journal on September 08 2008 at 5:10 am 
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Look at me..........and you know the answer

Vlinder/Butterfly

Message by Scout  View Journal on September 08 2008 at 6:41 am 
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How do you feel about crickets verses cockroaches?

Why does one bring good fortune and the other brings the Authority?

Now you have me wondering...

I hate it when that happens!

Scout; QD 5/17/05

Message by laughinglady  View Journal on September 08 2008 at 7:26 am 
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Lmao at you guys..I don't hate moths or cockroaches as long as there not in my house:)
"Duc, sequere and de via decede" ~ Lead, follow or get out of the way!!
~Never Give Up~
5/7/09

Message by schatzy  View Journal on September 08 2008 at 8:05 am 
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LOLROTF. you guys do some interesting pondering late at night. Roaches are just gross.
Lots of hugs
Heidi

Message by coach  View Journal on September 08 2008 at 8:31 am 
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Not somethink I readily admit to in public but I have always thought butterflies were overrated. Take away the wings and you have one big old ugly bug.

Quick bug story....Little boy comes into my classroom last week on the first day of school. He puts his backpack down on the desk. As I'm moving about I notice a few bugs walking around. With horror I realize they're coming from the backpack. I gingerly open it and discover it is home to a very active roach nest. It was filled with roaches. Teacher runs, hysterically out the door and down the hall, etc...

coach


coach

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Message by laughinglady  View Journal on September 08 2008 at 8:42 am 
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oh no coach but but LMAO at the mental picture......

 


"Duc, sequere and de via decede" ~ Lead, follow or get out of the way!!
~Never Give Up~
5/7/09

Message by Crys  View Journal on September 08 2008 at 8:57 am 
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If you want to know the truth, I think butterflies are a little suicidal.  When I go biking, the butterflies come straight for me.  I smack into more butterflies on the trail than you can shake a stick at.  I call them kamikaze butterflies.  Moths never fly at me.  Moths may not be as pretty, but they are much smarter. 
Crys

Life dances and you have to dance with it...whether it is taking you on a wonderful ride, or is stepping on your toes.

Message by sweetp  View Journal on September 08 2008 at 9:05 am 
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Not sure...


Hugs Colleen
"Today I choose not to smoke..."

Message by Kat_fairykats  View Journal on September 08 2008 at 9:26 am 
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omggggggggggggggggg Coach. Oh my ever livin g...I am about to run screaming out of here and I'm in my house! lololol

I happen to love moths, Joe. But roaches? Lord help the roaches that find their way into my house!

I have a simple philosophy---I leave everything alone, live and let live, until it comes after me or mine. Then all bets are off. Good to see a post from you sir!


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Message by shashaaa  View Journal on September 08 2008 at 9:36 am 
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I have no clue but I do think they are beautiful ~ Reminds me of our freedom from smoking! Sometimes I love to watch them flying around. They land on my deck :o)
Today we choose not to smoke!!!

Butterfly-51.gif butterfly image by celaxton


Serenity is peace within the storm.

Keep On Keepin On ~!!! Shashaaa aka Tricia Smober date ,,, 2/14/2008 ~ Will be Grr**8

Message by mecando  View Journal on September 08 2008 at 10:25 am 
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I think because one is really pretty and one you have to look deeper to see the beauty :) Pauline 

Message by Alliecat  View Journal on September 08 2008 at 12:45 pm 
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I take a really philosophical view of this.  Sometimes our existence is cloudy, dark, and not what we would consider positive or attractive.  Then, through hard work, taking a moral inventory, we take some action, such as quitting smoking or any other addiction, and after the struggle, we emerge a beautiful, free butterfly to be admired and envied for our freedom.
Allie

Message by betsy  View Journal on September 08 2008 at 1:35 pm 
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lunar moths are simply gorgeous!   so there...LOL
betsy QD 11/10/03
Today is the best day to not smoke!

Message by memejs  View Journal on September 09 2008 at 12:25 am 
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I love moths!  


Take Care, Meme

"NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP. "

~Winston Churchill

Message by PackyLou  View Journal on September 09 2008 at 11:44 pm 
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Here's another for you:

 

What a caterpillar sees as the end ~ a butterfly sees as the beginning.


"I took the road less traveled by ~
and it has made all the difference..."
QD: 9/10/07

Message by Debbie  View Journal on September 10 2008 at 12:00 am 
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Always the deep thinker Joe :)

Message by laughinglady  View Journal on September 16 2008 at 9:40 pm 
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RYN: The car...Exactly lol....

 


"Duc, sequere and de via decede" ~ Lead, follow or get out of the way!!
~Never Give Up~
5/7/09

Message by laughinglady  View Journal on October 01 2008 at 3:11 am 
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Thanks Joe for any thoughts or time you spend on me...It is appreciated......Take care...


"Duc, sequere and de via decede" ~ Lead, follow or get out of the way!!
~Never Give Up~
5/7/09

Message by Quit Dates  View Journal on October 04 2008 at 4:11 am 
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HI< Happy Lunaversary dear friend YOU are mentioned in the Quit Dates today.



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Message by I'm done  View Journal on October 08 2008 at 11:33 pm 
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Good to see you are still hanging around.
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