What is the meanest thing a sibling did to you when you were children? Can you laugh about it now?
A small plane made an emergency landing in a field by my elementary school one day during recess and we all started running over to it although out teachers were yelling at us not to. Apparently one teacher gave my little sister a piece of paper and told her to write down the names of [...]
What does Easter mean to you?
What do you think about on Easter? Is it Easter bunnies, lilies, theCrucifixion, the cross, death, life, angels, family, friends, and/orEaster-egg hunts?
Today is National Pretzel Day! Do U like them? Did U know they are believed to be the oldest snack?
How do you like your pretzel? Thick or thin? Straight or twisted? Crisp and crunchy, or soft? Salted, unsalted, mustard flavored, perhaps? There’s no shortage of types of pretzels. If you are having trouble deciding which ones, we suggest you mix a bunch of different types of pretzels in a big bowl, and grab a [...]
Do you forbid or encourage your kids to read "Banned Books"?
You know, like these: http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bbwlinks/reasonsbanned.cfm
What can be done to combat obesity in American youth?
With the advancement in electronic media children are going out to play less and lacking exercise. The availability of fast foods and having working parents who often don’t have time to cook nutrionally balanced meals are contributing to an unhealthy nutrional imbalance.
What should be done to reduce and prevent obesity in our young that [...]
What does it mean to scalp burmuda grass? How is it done?
I have to do this for a friend who is away tomorrow…he asked me to scalp the Bermuda and bag it.. so it that just mowing it with a bag on the mower? Not to smart when it comes to landscaping…
Countries mentioned in this Post: Bermuda
Can anyone suggest the difference between family health insurance and Health Shield Online?
From long time I am searching an answer for the difference between family health insurance and Health Shield Online . Can anyone suggest an answer for my question ?
Today is Tell a Story Day, would U share your favorite story, or tell me a made up story, please?
This is one of my favorites A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled [...]
What does your avatar mean?
Mine is a photo of a professor from U.C.S.F. that makes over $270,000 in salary (plus far more in speakers fees and board appointments) a year at an anti-poverty rally on Russian Hill in San Francisco. A wealthy, supposedly educated publicity whore. Just like me. LOL
San Francisco
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If you could change one thing in your past, what would it be?
If you could, would you? Like the old Jimmy Stewart movie "It’s a Wonderful Life," he got to see what life was without him being born. His family was poor, his Love married someone else, his children never came to be. This is a tricky one, because the real question is are you happy with [...]
Am I the only pathetic mother here totally afraid of her 7 yr old son’s school projects? I knew it!
I probably am.!!.sniff…whine..guilt x 20. I wasn’t born here, I don’t even know how to do these darn things and where to get the supplies and what to get..sniff..wipe..I feel ashamed about all my procrastination, I am supposed to be a role model for him. Drop a kind word willya plz..
Do you stay in a relationship for the kids where you don’t feel love, or do you move on? i’ve been
married 14 years. 1st 10 begged, pleaded and cried. he’d be more in tune with me and the kids for about 2 weeks then revert back. then i stopped caring. suddenly for last 2 years husband seems to care. i’ve recently realized i want more from life, but i just don’t want it with him. [...]
Help me with a love situation:
20 years ago, we were very much in love. Reasons untold, we never married. Two decades later, we find ourselves in the same city, not 10 miles from each other. I’ve since divorced with two grown children. She’s still married but with 11-year-old son. She is VERY unhappy in her marriage to the point of [...]
At what age should I be concerned if my child asks the same question repeatedly?
If he asks the same question every week and seems unable to remember the answer, or that he even asked prior.Is this normal for a 5 year old, a 10 year old, or a 20 year old?
What are your ‘tricks of the trade in successfully raising children? More below..
This question is open to all – not just those who have children now, so feel free to input if you’ve had your kids and they’ve flown the nest or are planning to have kids in the near(or distant)future. Hell, put ya 2 pennies worth in if you don’t even want or like kids!
With today’s [...]
What would you do with $80,000?
It’s being reported the Gov. Spitzer D-NY governor spent $80,000 since 2002 on his recreational activities.What would you do with the money if you had it?
28 year senior CIA official Bill Christison says 9/11 was a inside job, why or why not should we….
……..give his statements any consideration??
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=bill+christison+911+inside+job&btnG=Search
Would you call your first spouse on your 50th anniversary of your wedding day and wish that person
‘Happy Anniversary’ anyway? Today is my 50th anniversary of my first wedding, and I tried to call him, but he no long has that number. His wife is very jealous, though, anyway, and I truly wouldn’t want to cause him trouble.I did call our son, and asked him to call his dad, and tell him [...]
Are you finding that you reveal more of yourself here than you do to people in real life?
Is there a freedom here…perhaps in some situations an absence of judgment….a type of support that you would not get from the people closest to you?
I’m starting University next year…What should I use to take notes, do labs etc…?
I’m starting university next year…In HS, I used the binder that you could open up and add sheets and stuff like that. What should I use for University? I hear a scribbler is the best for my lectures. Should I two sets of notepads for my lectures and seminars (of the same course)? What should [...]
Do you treat your dog like your child? My daughter thinks I do…. Is that bad?
I just love my dogs, and since my kids don’t live real close they are alot of company to me. They always love me no matter what! They always give me hugs and cuddle. I would be so lost if they weren’t here. Is that abnormal?
What does it mean to scalp burmuda grass? How do i do it?
I have to do this for a friend who is away tomorrow…he asked me to scalp the Bermuda and bag it.. so it that just mowing it with a bag on the mower? Not to smart when it comes to landscaping…
Countries mentioned in this Post: Bermuda
Is childhood obesity the result of our society’s shift in Mothers working full time?
I was reading this article today, spurred by a recent "debate" I’ve had with a friend: Has childhood obesity risen directly due to Mothers working more? http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2007/nov/22/children.health I did a search and found the above article. I wonder if it is applicable here in America; Do children in families that have a working mother instead [...]
What is Dementia? My great aunt who is 93 years of age has this.
I was just curious to know what exactly it is. My great aunt at times say things that doesn’t make sense…and then at times she repeats things she says and etc. Is this like Alzheimer’s? My great aunt does not have any other illness but this. I have been told this from her two daughters [...]
Is there any arguement for staying with a partner for the sake of the kids?
This time of year stirs up all sorts of emotions, one question I am sure that is sometimes asked in broken families at this time of year is the one above. What is your opinion.
Why are family members such a pain?
As you can imagine, following the new arrival, and with Ms.Wumpus in hospital, I’ve got a few very busy days ahead – getting the eldest to school and back, me to the hospital and back (50 minutes each way instead of 12, thanks the the NHS improving my service).
So why on earth do different family [...]
Question to all fathers of grown-up sons!?
Hi all,I’ve always wondered what fathers feel for their grown-up sons. Why do you love them (if you love them) and do you generally love them less than girls?My paternal half-brother is a lot older (27, I’m 17) and I’ve always felt that my dad prefers me or loves me more in certain ways.Okay, my [...]