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    R.I.P. Colleen McCullough. What do you think of this obit?

    http://thinkprogress.org/culture/2015/01/30/3617592/sexist-obituary-acclaimed-novelist-goes-viral/

    +6  Views: 879 Answers: 7 Posted: 9 years ago
    Tags: sexist obits

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    Typical "21st century" remark, some people are more interested in appearance than they are about personal achievements, sad and true.

    What do I think? She was an Aussie & a great one.I still have a copy of "The Thornbirds". R.I.P. Colleen.

    That was derogatory. It's too bad she died, b/c she gave so much to this world. :'-(

    I hope the author of that obituary is pondering his place in society, and maybe what his own obituary would read.  It made me chuckle to myself as I mentally wrote mine... 

    The society we live in, seems to place a lot of emphasis on how women look...yes...women. Even female politicians, in very highly respected positions, are often criticized for the "unsuitable earrings they wore during that speech", or other similar remarks. Rather shallow on the part of the "all knowing critics" I think.

    The obit writer was obviously thick of brain, short of sight, shallow of character,  tall on stupid, and lean on integrity.

    Ducky

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    Nice to see you. :)
    Bob/PKB

    I've missed being here, and finally got my new computer hooked up today. I'm looking for "free Skype". Is there such a thing, or do I need to buy a subscription?
    Ducky

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    Free.....Click here....
    https://www.skype.com/
    Bob/PKB

    The download is free, but using it requires a subscription?
    Ducky

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    Not that I'm aware of unless there is a charge for devices other than a computer.
    Bob/PKB

    I'll keep trying.

    RIP Colleen, what a great person, guess cant please everyone, there is always the nit pickers. Wounder just how perfect they are .?



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