All categories - 7 October 2006

2006-10-07 07:22:34 · 6 answers · asked by me 5 in Politics

2006-10-07 07:22:19 · 15 answers · asked by .topic™ 1 in Television

who want's to be ugly????? read then answer?
Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and shall we say, love. The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly.

To start with, he had only one eye, and where the other should have been was a gaping hole. He was also missing his ear on the same side, his left foot appeared to have been badly broken at one time, and had healed at an unnatural angle, making him look like he was always turning the corner.

His tail has long since been lost, leaving only the smallest stub, which he would constantly jerk and twitch. Ugly would have been a dark gray tabby striped-type, except for the sores covering his head, neck, even his shoulders with thick, yellowing scabs. Every time someone saw Ugly there was the same reaction. "That's one ugly cat!"

All the children were warned not to touch him, the adults threw rocks at him, hosed him down, squirted him when he tried to come in their homes, or shut his paws in the door when he would not leave. Ugly always had the same reaction. If you turned the hose on him, he would stand there, getting soaked until you gave up and quit. If you threw things at him, he would curl his lanky body around your feet in forgiveness. Whenever he spied children, he would come running meowing frantically and bump his head against their hands, begging for their love. If you ever picked him up he would immediately begin suckling on your shirt, earrings, whatever he could find.

One day Ugly shared his love with the neighbors huskies. They did not respond kindly, and Ugly was badly mauled. From my apartment I could hear his screams, and I tried to rush to his aid. By the time I got to where he was laying, it was apparent Ugly's sad life was almost at an end.

Ugly lay in a wet circle, his back legs and lower back twisted grossly out of shape, a gaping tear in the white strip of fur that ran down his front. As I picked him up and tried to carry him home I could hear him wheezing and gasping, and could feel him struggling. I must be hurting him terribly I thought. Then I felt a familiar tugging, sucking sensation on my ear- Ugly, in so much pain, suffering and obviously dying was trying to suckle my ear. I pulled him closer to me, and he bumped the palm of my hand with his head, then he turned his one golden eye towards me, and I could hear the distinct sound of purring. Even in the greatest pain, that ugly battled-scarred cat was asking only for a little affection, perhaps some compassion.

At that moment I thought Ugly was the most beautiful, loving creature I had ever seen. Never once did he try to bite or scratch me, or even try to get away from me, or struggle in any way. Ugly just looked up at me completely trusting in me to relieve his pain.

Ugly died in my arms before I could get inside, but I sat and held him for a long time afterwards, thinking about how one scarred, deformed little stray could so alter my opinion about what it means to have true pureness of spirit, to love so totally and truly. Ugly taught me more about giving and compassion than a thousand books, lectures, or talk show specials ever could, and for that I will always be thankful.

He had been scarred on the outside, but I was scarred on the inside, and it was time for me to move on and learn to love truly and deeply. To give my total to those I cared for.

Many people want to be richer, more successful, well liked, or beautiful, but for me, I will always try to be "Ugly".

2006-10-07 07:22:18 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2006-10-07 07:22:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

Its about aliens it really freaked me out..then i think i saw an alien a couple of nights later in my bedroom.

2006-10-07 07:22:03 · 17 answers · asked by herbal ashtray 4 in Movies

Yahoo answers only allows me to ask one question a day. Why is that?

2006-10-07 07:22:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

thinking about his first miracle, turning water into wine. Surely he should have been doing something that would benefit humanity and set a good example, not getting the party started. especially for his first miracle (correct me if I'm wrong there)

2006-10-07 07:22:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

or with out a argument is not a perfect relationship

2006-10-07 07:21:57 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Who's reading the new "Justice" series from Alex Ross? And what do you think?

2006-10-07 07:21:53 · 7 answers · asked by Proto 7 in Comics & Animation

...a rusty nail in it by my side.
Do I need a tetanus jab?
I feel a bit sore, do you think those frat boys did anything else?
What will my mom say?
I've got to go home for dinner tomorrow, should I take a cushion?

2006-10-07 07:21:51 · 17 answers · asked by SilentRunning 3 in Men's Health

This week has been so confusing but has been such a blessing at the same time. I lost my fiance at the beginning of this year. It was devastating, and I didn't know what to do, but as time and God have brought healing inside, I have had someone else come into my life. I'm so happy, so puzzled, so awestruck all at the same very moment. I don't know what to do, think, feel, or say, but I do know that her friendship means the world to me. Just wanted to let ya know to stand strong, because sometimes your blessing in disguise could be right around the corner.

2006-10-07 07:21:49 · 12 answers · asked by trufate_05 2 in Singles & Dating

its not that i wont pay but i cant afford £150! i havent even had any books will they take installments what will they do to me

2006-10-07 07:21:44 · 9 answers · asked by dempsey 1 in Personal Finance

were you forced into choir by parents, or did you want to, i wanted to and know im in concert choir my freshmen year

2006-10-07 07:21:41 · 4 answers · asked by Tyler :) 2 in Music

I know its not in the right section but i cant find a section for it

2006-10-07 07:21:39 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4 in Other - Electronics

i just bid way too much money on the wrong thing on ebay and no one's outbidding me.. I didn't even want this thing.. can I cancel my bid? please I might waste $90.

2006-10-07 07:21:36 · 13 answers · asked by katie 1 in Internet

To pierce baby's ears, I'd liked to know from each side. I would pierce because of tradition, not looks. What is the good age for piercing, when they are young or able to make choices? What did your Parents do. I remember when I got my ears pierced I was in pain and scared.

2006-10-07 07:21:31 · 33 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5 in Parenting

Maybe a young hot looking woman.
Do you think if I'm a sinner in life she will spank me with her godly whip in the afterlife?

2006-10-07 07:21:12 · 18 answers · asked by Voice of Insanity 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-07 07:21:11 · 1 answers · asked by what? 7 in Zoology

2006-10-07 07:21:05 · 50 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Mine was Van Halen during the 1984 tour. David Lee Roth was still with them. Tesla opened up. I remember that I lost my voice the next day from shouting so much the night before.

2006-10-07 07:21:04 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Music

2006-10-07 07:21:04 · 18 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7 in Religion & Spirituality

In Chicago, Ill., USA we have zebra mussels clogging water intakes and displacing food sources for fishes. We have an asian beetle that is destroying trees that supposedly arrived in some wooden crates from overseas. We have an asian carp problem in the Mississippi River where they have no natural enemies and are displacing the native fish. I'm wondering about the situation all over, but in particular I am curious to know if american flora or fauna is causing problems somewhere else. thanks for your input.

2006-10-07 07:21:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment

I have a horse that we keep in the pasture and I have been feeding it omlets and burritos for quite a while now. But he now has diarrhea and nose bleeds. I tried adding some variety to his diet such as McDonalds and subway to make his like Jared as he is getting fat. Do horses normally throw up? He will gorge himself on 3 big mac meals and 4 12" meatball subs and them step back and chuck it all it up and have bowel movements. Am i overfeeding him?

2006-10-07 07:21:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

She had many parts as a child actress in the 50's and grew to be a gorgeous actress in the 60's and 70's.
I saw her today on a 77 Sunset Strip rerun and am curious to see if she's still as awesome as she was then. Still acting, etc.?

2006-10-07 07:20:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Television

How do I add the song People Hate Me by the Murderdolls to my profile page on MySpace?

2006-10-07 07:20:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Internet

2006-10-07 07:20:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Television

I have seen brass ornamental images of horse and carriage, horses head, old cars and an assortment of brass plaques to place of window shutters. I can't locate and outlet from which to purchase these items.

2006-10-07 07:20:41 · 4 answers · asked by BYRON G 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-07 07:20:32 · 8 answers · asked by Fabulous, young and broke! 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender