Reply #146: hmmm...

[druidity33]

I believe it's commonly called a pissing match. Not quite sure what it means, though i suspect its origins derive from a biological "marking territory" standpoint. I once read a book about dogs which said that mostly when they mark posts/bushes/hydrants/etc they aim as high as possible, that other dogs in passing if they have to sniff high think "wow, that's a big dog, better be careful"... funny thing is, small dogs who are smart (there are a surprising amount of them) learn to lean in and aim high, whereas tall dogs, already assured of their superiority, just pee wherever, never concerned about the height of their stream.

As for me, I met my partner when she was a couple of months pregnant... torn about leaving college to have the kid, abortion, adoption,... just 19 and so beautiful and going through SO much. I have been with her ever since. Today is our 5 year anniversary, our child is happy and healthy... she was born 6 hours shy of my Birthday and to this day, being in the birthing room and holding that newborn have been the two most powerful experiences of my life.

I tell the dog bit and my story because they relate a little. We've all heard "Men are dogs!". Well maybe it's truer than we think. Personally, I love dogs... yeah they're dimwitted sometimes, but they ARE lovable, no denying that. And yes, there are MEAN dogs out there... but maybe we should be looking to their "Masters" and dealing with the problem there. Going out on a limb here and it's a stretch but i'm going to state that what makes PEOPLE OF ALL KINDS ACT AWFUL is the almighty dollar, Mammon, the Golden calf, Greed, etc.

This is my quote for the day:

"We need an economy that rewards decency, caring, civic participation, and learning as automatically as the market now rewards unbridled self-interest, winner-take-all competion, and runaway specialization"

Edgar Cahn, from No More Throw Away People
i can't recommend this book more... it's revolutionary and offers solutions to so many societal problems... easy to read, looks at everything from fantastic new angles, just good stuff...