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Aristus

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3. At least ten years.

Reply to True Dough (Reply #1)

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 09:34 PM

Jan 2

When my wife’s church went full MAGA, and we both left in disgust. My wife, a former conservative Christian and Republican, is now an atheist and a liberal Democrat.

The associate pastor at her church left the same time we did. We bumped into him at the mall the other day. He gave up the life of the clergy, and now works as a stock broker.

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Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything. [View all] Aristus Jan 2 OP

A bishop, huh? True Dough Jan 2 #1

At least ten years. Aristus Jan 2 #3

You think it's likely True Dough Jan 2 #5

Couldn't say. Aristus Jan 2 #6

Cheers 🍷 surfered Jan 2 #2

And to you! Aristus Jan 2 #4

Did you get Christmas cookies this year? Marthe48 Jan 2 #7

My mother's bachelor buttons. Aristus Jan 2 #8

And we love you back. Soooo, a chilld version of hot mulled wine? niyad Jan 2 #9

I hadn't thought about that. Aristus Jan 3 #11

Yes, you should. Mulled wine on a cold, snowy evening! niyad Jan 3 #12

I would add: and someone to share it with. Aristus Jan 3 #13

You can do mulled cider for her, share that way. niyad Jan 3 #14

Do you pick your feet in Poughkeepsie? Wolf Frankula Jan 3 #10

I had a decent Pinot Grigio at dinner tonight. Dunno the brand as I am in a retirement village and eat in a dining room CTyankee Jan 3 #15

Sounds good! Aristus Jan 3 #16

I used to drink Merlot with dinner but I do like the Pinot Grigio. I might have the Merlot with red meat based meals and CTyankee Jan 3 #17

Excellent choice, madame... Aristus Jan 3 #18

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