[stylist] a poem

[Barbara Hammel]

I wonder if he was wondering if Jews have an ethnic--so to speak--drink?
Barbara

Snow is God's way of reminding us that beauty can be found even in the 
coldest hearts.

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From: "Judith Bron" <jbron at optonline.net>
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 8:30 AM
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> Yes, some people get drunk on Purim, but it is not for everyone, including 
> me.  If Jews drink it is like anyone else partaking of an adult beverage. 
> Jim, you can't stereotype our preference in alcoholic beverages anymore 
> than you can stereotype our hair color or complexions.  Judith
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> From: "James H. "Jim" Canaday M.A. N6YR" <n6yr at sunflower.com>
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>> okay Lori,
>> now you have to explain: what is the traditional  alcoholic beverage 
>> transporting the observant jews into the land of, uh, well, being 
>> plastered?
>> just curious.
>> didn't know that about Purim.
>>
>> protestants have an entire range of treatment of intoxicating beverages. 
>> I am a tea-totaller.  yes, beer and wine taste good, but my faith is more 
>> important and I read a passage in the New Testament to say one shouldn't 
>> have alcohol effecting one's mind.  Other protestants do drink freely. 
>> some have sacramental wine in the worship service too.  however, there 
>> you don't drink enough to get "drunk."
>>
>> jc
>> Jim Canaday M.A.
>> Lawrence, KS
>>
>> At 11:07 PM 10/4/2009, you wrote:
>>>Costumes!
>>>Besides that, it's one of two holidays in which Jews get drunk.
>>>(Otherwise, nah.)
>>>Lori
>>>In a message dated 10/4/09 9:39:59 PM, poetlori8 at msn.com writes:
>>>
>>>
>>> > Why is Purim like our Halloween as Lori said?
>>> > Barbara
>>> >
>>> >
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