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by 52FM
Thu Feb 15, 2007 4:05 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Happy Valentines Day everyone!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3328

The rose petal idea has me envionsing this scenario - "OK Cupid - are you going to clean up this mess?!?!" No - her idea of romance is less symbolic and more concrete. I wanted to take her to the Art Institute this Monday (we both have off) but that has been delayed (again - it's been almost a year ...
by 52FM
Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:48 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Happy Valentines Day everyone!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3328

Well, when I got home my wife was asleep; I have a hard time getting right ot sleep after working at night so I usually stay up to watch TV. (In fact - as several people may remember - that's how I stumbled on LiT in the first place.) Plus - since I was giving a test, I couldn't get dinner between c...
by 52FM
Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:04 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Happy Valentines Day everyone!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3328

I have to work my second job tonight so no V-Day dinner for us. My wife is trying to be a trooper about it, but I know her too well - she's pissed. But given we're in counseling about things far more important than this, she is trying to not let it show. Her phone call detailing everything all her f...
by 52FM
Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:02 am
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: The Whisper (yet again)...
Replies: 11
Views: 9586

I've heard that the way the hotel is laid out, you have to take the elevator from the lobby to get to the street level. So it was possible.
by 52FM
Tue Feb 13, 2007 5:25 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: The Whisper (yet again)...
Replies: 11
Views: 9586

The Whisper (yet again)...

OK – this has been talked to death – what more can possibly be said? Well, I’ve been thinking about this in relation to something that happened in my life – not my “Charlotte” situation, but something else. And I finally see the “reaffirming” reaction that many people had at this scene – vs. the “ki...
by 52FM
Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:36 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: marriage?
Replies: 28
Views: 7156

silvermoon - at times like these, I always pray not for an outcome, but for the strength to handle what will come. I'm sure you have that strength - and we're all with you. Post as often as you want or need to - even if it's every hour; it might help to know there are people literally around the ent...
by 52FM
Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:42 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: marriage?
Replies: 28
Views: 7156

First of all, my thoughts and prayers are with you both during these scary times. I've been through this kind of thing many times - and the uncertainty is tough (especially when you are far away.) That's what you need to convey to her - the fact that you wish you were with her to help her cope with ...
by 52FM
Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:07 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: marriage?
Replies: 28
Views: 7156

I agree with Pockets. I got married at 23; too soon; and my wife and I both agree on that point. We didn't really even know who WE were; how coudl we expect each other to know? So at 55, with our kids grown, we're trying to find out. Not recommended.
by 52FM
Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:05 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Super Bears
Replies: 12
Views: 3201

Lemon - 44 is correct. Our company own the building next to us to the north and also the one to the east (now being rennovated into high priced condos overlooking Millenium Park and Lake Michigan. Both of those buildings are shorter than the Red building (which was painted that color because the cha...
by 52FM
Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:00 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Super Bears
Replies: 12
Views: 3201

Well, Pockets - the SuperBowl is always played in a site determined long in advnace - usually a warm weather place (this year it's Miami) or sometimes a cold weather city that has a dome. They have a lottery for season ticket holders but there are only about 10,000 available; I didn't win. We would ...
by 52FM
Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:27 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Super Bears
Replies: 12
Views: 3201

I was optimistic up until this morning. But I now fully expect the Bears to lose. It was a fun season, but all good things come to an end.

But maybe I'm wrong - that's why they play the game.
by 52FM
Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:51 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Happy ending or depressing ending, and what it says about us
Replies: 37
Views: 31741

As much of the movie discussion is - this is speculation and projection based on the slice of life we saw. All I'm saying is that Charlotte could grow very discontent over time if the roles continue without communication (as my "sample of one" - me - did). That doesn't equate to "she shoudl divorce ...
by 52FM
Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:03 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Happy ending or depressing ending, and what it says about us
Replies: 37
Views: 31741

Based on a sample of one, people with complex personalities that have submissive personalities wind up supressing themselves in favor of "pleasing" the person who is more dominant or aggressive in the relationship. After many years, the submissive person pushes his/her real personality so deep that ...
by 52FM
Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:53 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Super Bears
Replies: 12
Views: 3201

Super Bears

I haven't said anything about my Bears here - but it's jsut a few days away and I'm psyched! Went to the NFC Championship game with my older son (in his 20s) and we had a great time! Best game I ever went to (and I've had season tickets for most of the last 30 years. With the snow falling and the br...
by 52FM
Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:32 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Happy ending or depressing ending, and what it says about us
Replies: 37
Views: 31741

"She's a submissive personality, and I think that she would more quickly find her inner voice if she were single."

Excellent point.
by 52FM
Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:53 am
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: What does Bob say at the end of the film?
Replies: 76
Views: 62350

"And I still feel that Scarlett unappreciative of the wonderfulness of the LiT movie. "

Pockets - I agree with that completely, as I now view Scarlett.
by 52FM
Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:50 am
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Happy ending or depressing ending, and what it says about us
Replies: 37
Views: 31741

I agree that Charlotte and John have issues; not clear though how much responsibility Charlotte herself shoudl take. But there is tension in their discussions - especially when John says "why must you always make others look stupid" or whatever he said to her. They don't get each other anymore, and ...
by 52FM
Sun Jan 28, 2007 4:47 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: What does Bob say at the end of the film?
Replies: 76
Views: 62350

I said it was platonic love - not platonic friends (which is redundant). I had a very complicated relationship like that once - and I handled it poorly unlike Bob. But beleive me - it was purely platonic. Saying goodbye was literally impossible for me - which is where the problems emminated from. I ...
by 52FM
Sat Jan 27, 2007 3:39 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: What does Bob say at the end of the film?
Replies: 76
Views: 62350

Actually, you'll get some debate on "EW". I frankly thought their relationship was more "platonic love". I think a 50-something man with a 20-something woman is not ideal. Certainly their are exceptions. But Scarlett (who was all of 17 when she made the movie) would naturally think of Bob/Bill as a ...
by 52FM
Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:07 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: PLease wish me well - I need it
Replies: 19
Views: 4892

My daughter lives away at college, so no pets (though she really wants one.) We have a dog at home named after my daughter's favorite old televison star (Lucy). Being back at school has helped - except they still text message each other to be friendly. It led to another misunderstanding just recentl...