The emails finally pulled me back

[Moni_Gail]

So hi there. It's been years. I have no idea who is still here from when the forum was first started. Things look a bit different and that will definitely take some getting used to.

For those who don't know me, or those that don't remember, I'm Monica. I'm an atheist leaning agnostic who is still stuck in the US Midwest. Since I was last here, my husband has left active duty military and joined the reserves. This was done, in part, to get out of Nebraska. Well, a great job offer came in and after a year in Texas we found ourselves back here yet again. One would think it would be better since it was a choice we made, but it turns out that winter and snow still visit this place.

I'm now a student. Yes, I went back to university in my 30s and I do feel a bit like Billy Madison. Did I mention it's a Jesuit university? lol There is something to be said for a large chunk of my core classes being theology and philosophy classes - it seems I eat that stuff up! I'm still obsessed with art and have fully moved into working in oils, especially large scale pieces. My evil little minion is about to turn 9 and he's in the 3rd grade.

I look forward to the entertainment and thought provoking conversations!

 

[Robert.Evans]

Hi

 

[Laika]

Welcome (back) to RF.

 

[YmirGF]

So hi there. It's been years. I have no idea who is still here from when the forum was first started. Things look a bit different and that will definitely take some getting used to.

For those who don't know me, or those that don't remember, I'm Monica. I'm an atheist leaning agnostic who is still stuck in the US Midwest. Since I was last here, my husband has left active duty military and joined the reserves. This was done, in part, to get out of Nebraska. Well, a great job offer came in and after a year in Texas we found ourselves back here yet again. One would think it would be better since it was a choice we made, but it turns out that winter and snow still visit this place.

I'm now a student. Yes, I went back to university in my 30s and I do feel a bit like Billy Madison. Did I mention it's a Jesuit university? lol There is something to be said for a large chunk of my core classes being theology and philosophy classes - it seems I eat that stuff up! I'm still obsessed with art and have fully moved into working in oils, especially large scale pieces. My evil little minion is about to turn 9 and he's in the 3rd grade.

I look forward to the entertainment and thought provoking conversations!

I remember you, Moni. You are the 2nd person in as many days who commented on the email thingy. How interesting. It certainly sounds like you have had an eventful time away. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts again.

 

[Kirran]

Hi, nice to see you here

 

[StarryNightshade]

Hello and welcome back.

 

[Debater Slayer]

Hello, Monica. Nice to meet you!

 

[Nada]

Welcome back!

 

[MysticSang'ha]

Woo hoo!!! Welcome back!!! xoxo

 

[LuisDantas]

Welcome back. I don't think we met before. Nice to meet you.

 

[Revoltingest]

Greetings!

Have some very special cake.....

 

[MD]

 

[DawudTalut]

Peace be on you. Welcome.

 

[Buttercup]

Hey! I remember you. Weren't you Gnostic in the old days?

I think it's a great idea to go back to college when the kid/s are back in school all day. Good for you!

Welcome back.

 

[Smart_Guy]

Welcome back aboard

Expect lots of entertainment

 

[Moni_Gail]

Hey! I remember you. Weren't you Gnostic in the old days?

I think it's a great idea to go back to college when the kid/s are back in school all day. Good for you!

Welcome back.

Yep, but it seems a lot changes in 8 or 9 years. lol The upside to that path was the nonstop search for information. I was wondering if you were still around! I'm so happy to see that you are.

 

[Buttercup]

Yep, but it seems a lot changes in 8 or 9 years. lol The upside to that path was the nonstop search for information.

I get it. I came here originally a devout Christian and after much info digging, morphed into an AA like you. lol The search continues, right? Let's hope it never stops.

I was wondering if you were still around! I'm so happy to see that you are.

Aww, thanks! I come and go but can't seem to shake the place totally. There's always been a nice group of people here. Have a good time and looking forward to bumping into you.

 

[Knight of Albion]

Welcome back, dear Moni.

Nice to meet you.

 

[illykitty]

Welcome back! I don't think we've spoken before, well, pleased to meet you.

 

[Jumi]

Nice to meet you. How did an atheist end up studying theology in a University?