Simon's Snub

[_Kishkumen]

I heard Simon lives in the Salt Lake area.

Even if that were not true, he is known to visit Utah over the holidays. So he might be here.

[_Simon Belmont]

Even if that were not true, he is known to visit Utah over the holidays. So he might be here.

Well, it has been a while since a thread was dedicated to me. Of late, stemelbow has been stealing the amateur apologist spotlight, and I have been considering, for some time now, whether it is time to pass that torch to him.

The truth is, Mormondiscussions.com, while having many positives, gives me anxiety and sometimes depresses me. The anger and fear I sense in people on both sides make me feel deeply saddened. This is not a patronizing or condescending sadness, it is a true sadness because I think most people deserve to be happy.

As for Kishapalooza, I actually would really like to meet you Kishkumen; I imagine us discussing the majesty and grandeur of ancient Rome -- something I've always been interested in but never formally studied (unless you count Introduction to Western Civ up to 1500 CE, a great class!). One thing I liked learning about is that, for the most part, Romans didn't care who you were: black, white, red, purple, homosexual, heterosexual, man, woman, whatever -- you were still invited to the public bath. Although I will be making the journey to Utah shortly, I will be too busy with my family, who already has many activities planned for me (read: everyone want's their computer fixed). Someday, though, I hope we can meet up.

[_Nightlion]

Even if that were not true, he is known to visit Utah over the holidays. So he might be here.

Well, it has been a while since a thread was dedicated to me. Of late, stemelbow has been stealing the amateur apologist spotlight, and I have been considering, for some time now, whether it is time to pass that torch to him.

The truth is, Mormondiscussions.com, while having many positives, gives me anxiety and sometimes depresses me. The anger and fear I sense in people on both sides make me feel deeply saddened. This is not a patronizing or condescending sadness, it is a true sadness because I think most people deserve to be happy.

As for Kishapalooza, I actually would really like to meet you Kishkumen; I imagine us discussing the majesty and grandeur of ancient Rome -- something I've always been interested in but never formally studied (unless you count Introduction to Western Civ up to 1500 CE, a great class!). One thing I liked learning about is that, for the most part, Romans didn't care who you were: black, white, red, purple, homosexual, heterosexual, man, woman, whatever -- you were still invited to the public bath. Although I will be making the journey to Utah shortly, I will be too busy with my family, who already has many activities planned for me (read: everyone want's their computer fixed). Someday, though, I hope we can meet up.

Simon you know that you can trust me with your true identity. Please bring at least one family member over the my AVC. PM me about any particular. I can play it anyway you like. I wont have to admit to knowing you, if you would prefer. I will have snacks set out and you too can imbibe the cool waters that ran down off The Apocalrock and become an initiate in the mysteries of that Ensign lifted up in the last days and cut out of the mountain without hands. Perhaps you can help me with my computer/music station.
Any MAC PRO expertise?

[_Kishkumen]

As for Kishapalooza, I actually would really like to meet you Kishkumen; I imagine us discussing the majesty and grandeur of ancient Rome -- something I've always been interested in but never formally studied (unless you count Introduction to Western Civ up to 1500 CE, a great class!). One thing I liked learning about is that, for the most part, Romans didn't care who you were: black, white, red, purple, homosexual, heterosexual, man, woman, whatever -- you were still invited to the public bath. Although I will be making the journey to Utah shortly, I will be too busy with my family, who already has many activities planned for me (read: everyone want's their computer fixed). Someday, though, I hope we can meet up.

I can appreciate how the board could be depressing for you. No need to explain. Maybe our paths will cross one day. By the way, take Nightlion up on his invitation. His visitor center is really cool and he strums a mean guitar.

[_Shulem]

It is not a factor for you because you have no clue what I am talking about.

Did you say something, Kishy? I can't hear you.

Hello, anyone home?

Paul O