Are women too passive about public toilet arrangements?Leaving the "gents" yesterday where there were several vacant cubicles, I was struck by the long line of women waiting for theirs. Surely all that's needed is a screen hiding the urinals from the view of people needing privacy.
Is it bad manners to butt in on another's answer to another's posting? I keep doing it and then feel its time I learned some manners.
I Love The UnexplainedTHE DREAM Part 1 The Millenium had arrived. I celebrated by winning a scholarship to a top music academy in London. All fees would be paid but not a great deal to live on. I arrived with nowhere to stay. The girl in the college office took pity on...See More »
How would you react if a brother with whom you've had a reasonably good relationship, failed to invite you to his son's wedding?
Are these 2 song sentiments contradictory and which would appeal the most?"Regrets, I've had a few" v. "Nuls regrets"
I Believe In CoincidenceHaving grown up in a small Irish town it took me some time to adjust to life in London as a student. I was intrigued by how lonely one could feel in a large city, surrounded by millions. I took to going out for evening walks in the near-deserted...See More »
What targets does the UK envisage for their multi-million pound nuclear missiles?Is there a threat from Mars?
Some exchanges here cheer me up. Others do the opposite.And make me wonder why the person is a member of SW. Do you find that?
Does anybody else on this entire site share my dislike of Lol ?It was bad enough when I thought it meant Lots of love.
Do you think there are people who are capable of commiting suicide and people who are not?Setting aside obvious causes like depression, deprivation, etc.
Anyone interested in the past?Not just your own but your community, your place. I don't mean power-hungry despots like kings.
What things that might turn some on, would not be on your list of aphrodisiacs?Necrophilia would be top of my no-go's.
Has anyone ever had moments which for some reason stay in the memory as magical and indelible ?Some of mine seem to involve lights at nightime ; either one or two twinkling in the surrounding countryside, or the lights of a city, viewed from a mountain road and spread all around.
Does anyone not feel the need to be identified with a particular group ?I have never felt tempted to support a particular sporting team or nation state. I am an individual, hopefully capable of appreciating beauty or excellence or virtue - wherever I see it.
Is there anyone out there who often prefers not to defend themselves when attacked ?I mean verbally. It could be from an awareness that one is over-sensitive, a strong dislike of hostility, a determination not to descend to that level, or what some would call cowardice - although I'd defend someone I loved being attacked.
I Am a Meat EaterI haven't eaten meat since I was eight and saw chickens getting their throats cut; or once, in my grandmother's case, half cut with a blunt knife before escaping to fly all around the house. I know plants have a life of sorts, but somehow breaking...See More »
I Believe Long Distance Relationship Can WorkMy experience so far is that sometimes they can work in a limited way and for a limited period of time. I would like to improve on that record.
I Have A Question For YouIf I feel I cannot genuinely say something nice to somebody, I usually prefer to say nothing. How do other members feel about this?