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MineralMan

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8. Thank you for your comments.

Reply to iemitsu (Reply #5)

Sat Sep 1, 2012, 07:51 PM

Sep 2012

We actually talked yesterday a little about the Byzantine Empire and how it related to the Roman Empire. She's taking a history class, and had some questions. Fortunately, it's something that interests me. We also talked a little about Buddhist ideas. As I said, she is a very bright young person, and it's always a pleasure to talk with her. The more you know, the more you learn, it seems. That's always been my guideline as I have read my way through many subject.

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I had a conversation with a 20-year-old atheist relative yesterday. [View all] MineralMan Sep 2012 OP

That's nice. DavidDvorkin Sep 2012 #1

It was. MineralMan Sep 2012 #2

When I was 20, the old folks were the only ones I felt comfortable Warpy Sep 2012 #3

I like that description. I got along well with people my MineralMan Sep 2012 #6

Oh, yes. Quite serious. DavidDvorkin Sep 2012 #4

It didn't sound sarcastic, actually. I just wasn't sure. MineralMan Sep 2012 #7

it's wonderful that you had this opportunity to be supportive iemitsu Sep 2012 #5

Thank you for your comments. MineralMan Sep 2012 #8

i've read my way through several subjects too. iemitsu Sep 2012 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Ron Obvious Sep 2012 #10