Time Magazine put her in their "bad year" category opposite Kate Middleton in the good year column, blasting Kate for being fired from Coupon Cabin. Ha.
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
A bad year. For Kate anyway.
Much like last year when Kate made some "worst of" lists, on one of them even being compared to Gadhafi, she's popping up again on 2012 lists.
Time Magazine put her in their "bad year" category opposite Kate Middleton in the good year column, blasting Kate for being fired from Coupon Cabin. Ha.
Merry Christmas from the Realitytvkids.com staff!
Time Magazine put her in their "bad year" category opposite Kate Middleton in the good year column, blasting Kate for being fired from Coupon Cabin. Ha.
Merry Christmas from the Realitytvkids.com staff!
1136 sediments (sic) from readers:
«Oldest ‹Older 801 – 1000 of 1136 Newer› Newest»Jenni 172- If you are trying to help people understand a process, you should use an example that most people can comprehend to bolster your argument; otherwise, you lose credibility.Why should anyone believe something they can't understand?
I believe it's arrogant to expect that everybody will be scientifically minded, and to imply that if they are not, that somehow makes them hopeless in the understanding department. Just my opinion of course.
Jen, with all due respect -- Just consider this blog a room full of chatting people. Some of them are drinking rumspringa! Were you here for the veranda visual?
When you walk into the room, you will recognize some names. You will agree/disagree with some of the opinions. Topics will change from group to group within the room.
Help yourself to some chips, take a sip of the beverage of your choice. Laugh a little. Offer a comment. Relax.
Go stand next to Auntie -- she will charm you! Kiwi is generous with her special rides. Dwindle will put a hat on your head and make you laugh.
Pretty soon you will be a poster that others recognize. It really is a friendly place -- give it a chance.
mim #199, yes, my husband is my daughter's father. No need to apologize, hon, it was a valid question.
Rhymes with Witch said... 195
''......Also think that "clique" is the new "jellus". (?)''
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BINGO!!
Dmasy, excellent post. Only one thing missing, you forgot to tell Jen to stand next to me to get great grandson soccer stories! Lol!!
Maybe Kate is staying with Deanna and her boyfriend? I checked Deanna's Twitter and there's no mention. In fact, she hasn't tweeted to Kate in weeks.
Jen? I understand about the clique-thing. It's hard to visit a friendly blog and feel like you aren't being heard or feel that you've been disparaged. The topic will soon turn, stick around! You mentioned books - I just started Mystic River by Dennis Lehane. It was made into a movie several years ago with Kevin Bacon, Sean Penn, other really fine actors. I'm enjoying it! Over the holiday I read Defending Jacob - excellent book about an 8th grader accused of murder who was diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. It's a good read, exciting.
You've gotten a lot of good advice, LMG, but one that stood out to me and bears repeating is to ask what the boys may have said or conveyed after their last time with you and their grandfather.
I can really understand your daughter's viewpoint, as an ex-smoker - the smell is overwhelming to me and I don't like going to homes of smokers.
But my sense is the boys may be old enough to have expressed some opinions and your daughter may be reacting to that, in addition to her own opinion and concerns.
Grandpa may be more open to quitting if the news comes from the "mouths of babes."
However, no one was mean or nasty or insulting.
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Can you explain to me why this Auntie Ann is being so rude?
All I did was post a study done. Lots of posters do this.
Oh...maybe AA is a smoker and is offended. Well then I am truly sorry. Good luck with quitting. I hear it's not easy.
Jen, have you tried Jeffery Deaver yet? He is the author who created the Bone Collector detective Lincoln Rhyme. His books are tight stories with creative plots.
Moose Mania said... 198
I don't know about you, Auntie Ann, but I never had a problem with an impinger. Once you've seen one impinger, you've seen them all. It's those darn cellulose substrates that always make me wonder if I should have some liposuction done. Oh, wait a minute, that was cellulose, not cellulite...never mind!
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You're lucky Moose. My impinger is on the fritz. I was thinking of switching to a SKC BioSampler. And don't worry you're not alone... the morphological aspects of cellulose substrates can be very confusing.
:o)
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8
RT @MAPAT70 @Kateplusmy8 needs 831 followers-where is Ur Christmas spirit let’s get her to 125k... SANTA MEL IS A NICE GUY, RIGHT?:) XO
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Kate lost all most 800+ followers-lol.
"Tell her of course you understand completely and will be very happy to see your grandchildren when you come to visit her home, etc."
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At the risk of starting this whole thing up again, I just have to ask a question. As I understand it, LMG's daughter is not only concerned about the smell of cigarettes in the house, but about third hand smoke and the effect it will have on the children's health.
If it's true that smoking residue sticks to clothing, hair and skin, then wouldn't LMG's husband be bringing possible carcinogens into the daughter's home on himself, especially if he goes outside to smoke when he is visiting?
I'm not good with party chit-chat, but I do enjoy drifting from conversation to conversation...nodding my head in agreement and offering a smile now and again, sometimes weighing in with a different opinion. I'm sure my in-person friendliness doesn't come through the computer screen very well, which is why (I think) I'm a sideliner in most conversations here. No matter--I love you anyway. Group hug, whaddya say?
Yes, this is true Fleecing The Sheeple. But don't link ANY studies done to prove it.
Purple Skies said... 140
There are many smells in peoples homes dependant upon what they do for a living (farm, factory, cat or dog breeders, homes with ferrets or hamsters, etc.) and it also depends on what they cook, like fish or spice usage. Some people have body odors or feet odor issues and some just don't have a clean home. Pets can cause odors in homes, like cat litter boxes not cleaned enough or dogs left unbathed.
The last thing LMG needs is these long drawn out posts on how bad the smoking odor has affected them in their own life experiences...like visiting relatives and how they bring the odor home in their suitcases. LMAO
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That was me. I'm the one who said I didn't care for bringing suitcases home from visits that smelled of smoke. I'm glad it gave you a good laugh. Howevah.... I didn't back then and still don't now, think it was funny for an 18 month old to smell like he had just come home from a night of bar hopping.
I'm not sure why you think discussing smell of cigarette smoke is petty. It stinks. It's a side effect from breathing noxious fumes. It's dangers have nothing in common with the other smells you mentioned. I don't get your comment at all.
LMG asked for advice, I dealt with this exact situation, I chimed in. I knew someone would have a catty and critical response, I knew it. And you didn't disappoint.
More people would probably like to ask this wise, seasoned, educated, savvy and most intelligent group of people with help with personal problems, including myself. But I don't dare. And this is why. Between the criticisim and the "why are we still on this?" set, it makes one almost afraid to post about anything that doesn't involve snarking about Kate's twitter and whatnot.
Improbable Dreams, it is now a group "hog"!
Fleecing the Sheeple, yes I'm sure that is part of it. My daughter is doing what she thinks is right by her sons, and I understand that. I am much more optimistic today than I was yesterday and I know we will work through this.
LMG.....184 (784)
No problemo, sweet Lady!! Glad my little typo has touched a few funny bones!
Dmasy.....194 (794)
I'm honored, actually! : )
Up there (almost) with the great Rumspringa!? Cool!
But....
But.....
Then why aren't I mentioned by Rhymes like Auntie and Idmodo????
Waaaaaaah! : (
I wanna be adored too!!!!!
Just kidding.
HOGS for everybody!!!
I love all you ladies & don't believe there is a clique here. I think most of us have made comments that haven't been responded to. I know I have. No worries though, I enjoy reading far more than posting.
Thanks again Admin....
Happy New Year to all!
Rhymes with Witch said... 195
Spoke too soon. Scary stuff:
Stephanie xxxxx@Stephixxxxx
@Kateplusmy8 Stop @ your gate today so my nieces could take pics! Wish
the kids could say hi!!!
p.s. must say to IDModo and Auntie Ann that I adore you both!
Also think that "clique" is the new "jellus". (?)
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Right back at you Rhymes! And I think you're correct about the clique thing. I've said it before, sometimes it just easier to talk to people you've known longer than it is to newcomers. It happens that way on just about any forum that's been around for awhile.
Auntie Ann and Moose Mania...You're lucky Moose. My impinger is on the fritz. I was thinking of switching to a SKC BioSampler. And don't worry you're not alone... the morphological aspects of cellulose substrates can be very confusing.
:o)
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Is THIS why the washing machine is twisting the bed shits?
Kiwi - I'm currently using the iPad 2. I got the new iPad for Christmas from my husband (that will teach him to forget our anniversary) but haven't started using it yet because I want to finish watching the TV shows downloaded on this one first. Will it make a difference? I tried your work around but it doesn't work with Google. It did work with Safari but I don't like it as well as Google. Before any sheeple say anything about my having 2 (count them 2) iPads,I'm giving the iPad 2 to my son along with some iTunes gift cards.
Jen - have you ever read any Ed McBain? He writes the 87th Precient novels and they are among my favorite cop shop novels. If you want to laugh, anything by either Jen Lancaster or Laurie Notaro will fit the bill.
As to the smoke smell, my husband and I recently returned from Las Vegas and left the suitcase in the laundry area so the clothes could go directly into the wash. I used to be a smoker and never noticed the smell until I quit. LMG, I hope that things work out for you.
sheets. sheets. Sheesh.
Stephanie xxxxx@Stephixxxxx
@Kateplusmy8 Stop @ your gate today so my nieces could take pics! Wish
the kids could say hi!!!
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I hope she didn't ring at the gate and expect Kate to trot the kids out. Well, unless she had freebies, maybe ;-)
I've said it before, sometimes it just easier to talk to people you've known longer than it is to newcomers.
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I think newcomers would rather be ignored than spoken to so condescendingly.
But that's just my opinion.
carolina peach, you have much bigger problems than your impinger if your washing machine is twisting bed shits!
Well one sure fire way to never break into a clique is to accuse envy one of being in a clique. That doesn't make anyone feel like they want to include you.
Just to let all of you know, my daughter called tonight and asked to talk to dad. He just got off the phone with her and went to bed. He said he would tell me about their conversation tomorrow, (he started work at 4:30 this morning so he is pretty tired). The fact that she called and they talked for awhile gives me hope that this can and will be worked out.
Thank you all again for your opinions, suggestions, and support.
Love,
LMG
That's not our Stephanie is it? Why should these kids be required to be paraded out on display like the Dionnes just for the benefit of some stranger's kids? That's insane.
Made soup today. Used the ham bone from Christmas dinner, added frozen veggies and V-8. Simmered all day. Cornbread. Not too bad. Took it all ove to Mama's. Tasted even better at her house with her. Should have used my crock pot. Apologies to all and hogs all around.
"That's not our Stephanie is it? Why should these kids be required to be paraded out on display like the Dionnes just for the benefit of some stranger's kids? That's insane."
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lol, Admin! I was just about to ask the same thing. After all, she's only 2.8 miles from Kate. Why wouldn't she stop at the gate?
87th Precinct!
carolina peach - thanks for the bed shits laugh...HOGS to you!
carolina peach said... 30
Made soup today. Used the ham bone from Christmas dinner, added frozen veggies and V-8. Simmered all day
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I'm breaking out our ham tomorrow (didn't eat in on Xmas as planned) and can't wait to use the leftover for soups etc.
Pea Soup
Bean Soup with dumplings
Scalloped potatoes
It's going to be all ham, all the time through New Years!
carolina peach, I'm making a soup with a ham bone tomorrow, too. I got the recipe off of the web so I hope it's good. A friend at work husband's died on the 26th. We came up with a schedule at work today for different people to bring meals to the family for the next week. My day is tomorrow and I'm going to bring the soup. However, I have a backup meal if I don't like how the soup turns out.
Dmasy.....803:
Yes! What a perfect post to describe how this place works so well.
Auntie....I hear ya about hesitating to post some things. I rarely have 'started' a topic.....just try my best to keep up and post when I can. I do enjoy the variety of topics here....especially ones OT that have to do with any one of our friends here needing to vent and/or looking for several,different opinions on things. Like LMG, Berks Resident and many, many before them, I like to read the little quips, stories that are true to life.....not that I like that anybody has a problem....I just mean that I feel I get to know the wonderful folks here with posts like those.
Now...if there is tons of Rumspringa to go around and Dwindle's porch is not currently occupied.....I could post ALL KINDS of my-hubby-was-a-class A-jerk-last-night and/or when-can-we-kick-our-pampered-BABIES-out-of-the-house topics!!!
But, snarking about The Fool On The Hill of Lancaster County is all kinds of fun too!
YAY! : )
carolina peach, you have much bigger problems than your impinger if your washing machine is twisting bed shits!
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When my washing machine twists my bed shits, I just drop a few Immodium capsules into the rinse cycle.
carolina peach said... 21
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Is THIS why the washing machine is twisting the bed shits?
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Haaha. Hogs to you Carolina!
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Dmasy - Thank you but apparently my charm is wearing off. Guess I won't be getting any more "Points for Creativity", if you know what I mean.
When my washing machine twists my bed shits, I just drop a few Immodium capsules into the rinse cycle.
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I add some fabric softener to help "loosen things up".
Oh my goodness...I am laughing so hard at 'washing machine twisting bed shits'! TY Carolina Peach!!
Btw, I heard KK is going to be a guest on Cooking with Sal Monella.
Happy New Year to one and all!
Dang you, Carolina Peach!!!
You made me iPad comment ( remember that is a royal PITA right now) cuz there was NO WAY in hell I wasn't going to post about your bed shits!!!!
OMG!!
Now THAT was hysterical!!! Bahahahahahaha!!!!
Extra Hogs for you! xoxoxxxxxxx
Auntie Ann, your charm is not wearing off with me. Thank you for your support and the flack you got for it. Big hogs to you, Sweetie!
Btw, I heard KK is going to be a guest on Cooking with Sal Monella.
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Why yes, she is. She'll be outfitted by the renowned designer, Seymor Hinee.
TxBR549 said... 39
''Btw, I heard KK is going to be a guest on Cooking with Sal Monella.''
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KK would be a perfect guest for that!
Auntie Ann, I didn't mean thank you for the flack. I meant thank you for your support and I'm sorry for the flack you got because of it. Sheesh.
I LOVE yall. Laughing as I type this. As a good friend says, think I'll keep you.
And every time I take those twisted SHEETS out of that washing machine from now on, I'm going to be chuckling and thinking of each of you.
Lbelle, 35: "But, snarking about The Fool On The Hill of Lancaster County is all kinds of fun too!
YAY! : )"
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Hey, no name calling! I'm not the smartest person on the planet, but most of the time I'm nobody's fool. If you're talking about Kate, that would be Berks County!
LoveMyGrandsons said... 44
Auntie Ann, I didn't mean thank you for the flack. I meant thank you for your support and I'm sorry for the flack you got because of it. Sheesh.
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lol! Thank you and you are welcome and I got what you meant. Don't worry about the flack. It'll come off when I wash my bed sheets.
Seriously, I hope everything works out for your family. I'm sure no one would ever want to be away from you very long at all. You are a warm and loving person, as we can all tell from your comments. Hogs to you!
Njgal...I do have a response and some other simple things to try but have to be elsewhere at the moment. Will get back here with the what's and why's and some tricks as soon as I am able. Promise! Involves a /view and dif browser issues.
I hope later this evening.
Hogs all around :)
I kinda missed the original hog/hogs comment, so can anyone 'splain it to me??
Tucker's Mom, Lbelle was responding to a comment I made and meant to say "hugs" to me. Instead, she typed "hogs" to me. Everyone picked up on it, had a good laugh, and we have been giving each other big "hogs" all evening. Lbelle laughed at how her catchphrase caught on here!
Well....I take it back. I AM going to post a topic.
Just read that the sole survivor of the Sandy Hook Grade 1 class has filed a lawsuit against the State, Town, etc for $100 million dollars!!!
I don't know about anybody else but I'm personally stunned that this family would have the audacity, 2 freaking weeks after this horrific massacre of 20 babies, to go looking for cash! They should be on their knees, every single day, that they did NOT have to bury their child. What is this world coming to??? I'm totally gobsmacked by their unbelievable greediness.
I DO think many, if not all, the surviving children should have funding set up to help them deal with all they went through. I'm positive they're going to need it but go after the State for 100 million $$ on behalf of this one incredibly lucky child is something else. They claim authorities should have known this could happen and taken steps to avoid it!!!
Lbelle, I hadn't heard that about the lawsuit, but it is reprehensible. He broke in through a window, no one let him in. Why is it that when something tragic happens, there are some who think that suing is the answer? There may be times when it is justified, but I just do not think this is one of them. If it was my daughter who survived a horrible incident like this, suing anyone would not be on mind. I would be thanking the Lord that she was spared.
Parent......46:
Big ooooops on my part. : (
Sorry. Yes....I did mean Kreider, The Fool on the Hill of Berks County!
I'm Hogging you extra tight when we meet on The Porch for my faux pas!
I think to us objectively a lawsuit sounds so callous at this stage but to a desperate grieving family trying to find some way some how to make it better often a lawsuit is the only thing left to do that they can think of. They will realize later it isn't making it any better. I don't fault people for trying to find ways to make them feel better.
Jen, Based on the list of authors you've already read, I'd recommend Marcia Muller. She's similar to Grafton, but better. Her Sharon McCone series was, and is, a groundbreaker in the female "hard boiled" detective genre, along with Grafton and Sarah Paretsky. It's a long series -- approaching 30 books now. Some are better than others, but all are good. If you have a Kindle, the early books in the series have just recently been released in Kindle form. Most of the books are also available as audio books. Deborah Crombie is another excellent author. She's an American, but writes about 2 Scotland Yard detectives, Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James. They're procedurals but have aspects of the cozy. If you liked Cornwell, try Kathy Reichs or Beverly Connor. Dana Cameron is another excellent author. If you like cozy mysteries, Hazel Holt is very good. She writes about a small English village and features a widow of a certain age who is an author and who gets involved in solving mysteries. Lisa Lutz has a very humorous and off-beat series that you might enjoy. Very funny.
For the person up-thread who wondered why "we" allowed the blog to be "derailed" by LMG's problem. Most of us responded to her because we saw that she was in pain and needed support and help. We've come to know and love her by her posts. We have smiled, chuckled or outright laughed at some of the word pictures she paints of her grandsons and recognize the profound love she has for them. That's not "clique" that's caring. The very thing we get down on KK for NOT doing.
Who spotted KK in NYC? Where? When? If she's currently on twitter silence, I agree that she doesn't have the kids and it is entirely possible that she is away from home. I certainly hope the kids are having a fun and loving and drama-free celebration with their dad.
Remona -- KK hasn't physically assassinated Jon, but she certainly assassinates his character every chance she gets.
http://news.yahoo.com/claim-seeks-100-million-child-survivor-connecticut-school-003646074.html
Last night...
Lbelle said... 42
LMG......first of all....HI!!! I have missed you. Hogs!
(I clipped her longish comment.)
I think it was Lbelle's adorable exuberance that made me giggle. Others laughed also and now we have a new inside joke. Lbelle is a really good sport.
Jenni said... 15
Yes, this is true Fleecing The Sheeple. But don't link ANY studies done to prove it.
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Auntie Ann was accused of being rude. I didn't see anything she said that was rude in any way shape or form. She asked if the person who posted the link understood it (I certainly didn't). Usually when someone posts a link to offer evidence of a point, that person at least has read it and has an understanding of it, especially if it's a study, and is able to answer any questions that may arise. Not too many members outside the scientific community would be able to decipher any of what was contained in that study. It may be a valid study; however, who but chemists would know that?
Here's to good rumspringing tonight, and may all your bed shits be free of twists, tangles, socks and hogs.
readerlady, thank you; that was such a sweet thing to say. Hogs to you, hon.
Admin, I respectfully disagree. Why is it that if someone is hurting they feel entitled to file a lawsuit because something bad happened to them? I, for one, thing there are too many frivolous lawsuits filed that wastes the time of the courts, as well as taxpayers money. I understand that the family is still dealing with all of the emotions from that horrendous day, but that doesn't mean that they are entitled to millions of dollars because someone broke through a window in the school and went on a shooting spree. I am so surprised that a lawsuit like this was filed. I would have never expected it.
I don't think they should I'm just commenting that people In desperate situation look for ways to heal it and sometimes feel that being litigious will heal it. Either with money or vindication. It rarely does. Therapy would be a better option.
Usually when someone posts a link to offer evidence of a point, that person at least has read it and has an understanding of it, especially if it's a study, and is able to answer any questions that may arise. Not too many members outside the scientific community would be able to decipher any of what was contained in that study.
Oooohhh I see. So if you don't understand how a study is done, it negates its' purpose. Gotcha.
I don't understand chemical imabalances in the brain but I damn sure believe in narcissism!
Are the parents filing the lawsuit the parents of the little girl that played dead under the pile of her dead classmates?
franky here,
first, thanks for dog advice everyone=)
second, LMG, things will work out..HOGS
I unfortunately a smomer, brother is reformed and he says my hoise never smells of cigarettes. Bleach my walls every month, vinegar in rinse chcle, windows always open a crack. Live in Montreal near an industrial aarra. The dust here is sticky black, yoi cannot usr a feather dustet, you nred a damp cloth.
damn phone, too lazy to go correct, please read through typos
3 New sheeple on loose, get ready ladied, it's a full moon...baaaa
Movie was great, had to walk to metro since all busrs were stick..lol, gokd thing is we were west of St.Laurent Blvd, so saw Breaking Dawn in english. dd couldn't beleive how much better it was, she's gonna reway h them all in original language.
ok.
done for now, sippong a bluberry rumspringa and catching up..c u l8r..lol
ps khatie? that's an accual liscense plate I havee from the 90's..
Oh gosh poor kid. For all we know she's waking up screaming every night horrified and desperate parents just want to do something. Anything. It likely won't help but anyone can imagine how helpless a parent must feel. Their entire class and teachers dead. Talk about horrifying a little kid for life.
Admin, I think I understand your point - people suffering a traumatic event are looking for some type of closure and may turn to the courts for this, is that correct?
I guess it's plausible, but, personally, I don't think I would handle it that way. Then again, I was not in that position. However, we all know it wasn't the child that filed the lawsuit, it was the child's parents. That's where my understanding stops. The parents are looking for money and using the horrific incident their child lived through, to try and get it.
No I don't think I would handle it that way either. Just saying I get it. Of course I'm assuming they aren't just doing it to get rich quick which I hope not.
Admin...I'm not saying that child has parents that filed the lawsuit...I'm asking if they are.
LBelle
I adore you as well! HOGS forever! and I mean this in the best possible way. :)
franky again..lol..forgot about bedsheets.
my only trock is to never put anything other than sheets and towels or pillowcases tohether. I jist shake the out from washer..put sheets in first towels on top and thats it. Did a load today no tangles. The minuite you add socks or bras or pantyhosr..tangle tango time..oh..where is Saint Tony f the Ballroom when I need hom
oh..loom rumspringa!
Remona......yes. The only child who came out of that class alive.
From what I understand, lawyer claims the child's parent(s?) approached him a week ago. Geez....they were still burying the victims and these scumbags are thinking 100 million $$$$
Great comments flying around on Yahoo!
Oh Jen, I should mention a wonderful resource for you. Actually, for any of you bookaholics who like mysteries. There's a great website, www.stopyourekillingme.com . They list many many authors by name, as well as characters. They list the authors books in publication date order and link to Amazon. Among the classifications listed on their website, you can search for books by interest or jobs or geographical location. For example, if you want to read mysteries featuring dogs, or cats, or clergy members or teachers or . . . Well, you get the picture. One of the classifications they have is "if you liked this author, try that one". They also put out two free eletters a month, on the first -- discussing new authors/series/etc. and awards news, and the fifteenth, listing forthcoming books in a variety of categories, including hardback, paperback, audio, etc. It's a very useful site.
Oooohhh I see. So if you don't understand how a study is done, it negates its' purpose. Gotcha.
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No, you don't see. I didn't say or imply that at all. I said that it may very well be a valid study...NOTHING about negating its purpose if it's not understood by the lay community.
I read everyday and rarely post I have never felt it was a clique just people being able to discuss whatever topic they feel is timley when the "kate crap" gets annoying!!
Welcome, Nancy! I think I've seen your name before, but either way, I'm glad you came out of lurkdom and I hope you continue to post.
I'm signing off for tonight. Can't wait to talk to the hubs tomorrow to find out how the conversation went with our daughter!
Lbelle said... 70
''Remona......yes. The only child who came out of that class alive.
From what I understand, lawyer claims the child's parent(s?) approached him a week ago. Geez....they were still burying the victims and these scumbags are thinking 100 million $$$$''
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From what I read, the little girl played dead under the bodies of her classmates, and finally ran out of the school covered from head to toe with blood/matter. As Admin said, ''Oh gosh poor kid. For all we know she's waking up screaming every night horrified and desperate parents just want to do something. Anything.''
If the parents approached the attorney last week, while the funerals were still going on, that suggests to me that the little girl must be dealing with a lot of trauma. I wouldn't take the path of a 100 million lawsuit, but I just can't force myself to think of them as scumbags.
NJGal -- I really like Ed McBain and the 87th Precinct books. I met him about 15 years ago at a book signing in Columbus, and he was really nice. I was the only person there at the time, so we chatted (about books, of course) for about 15 minutes and he signed a number of books for me. Last year, Amazon released almost the entire backlist of the 87th Precinct books for $.99. Some of them had been out of print for years, and I ordered all of them. There were so many my bank called me about the number of charges. I explained what was going on and the lady who called me just laughed and said she'd done the same thing a couple of times. If you like audio books, audiobookstand.com is slowly, but surely releasing them all on CD. The price is pretty reasonable - around $15 each for unabridged. I haven't bought any yet, but have borrowed a couple from the library. The reader is excellent.
Hogs and rumspringas all around. Thanks for keeping me entertained while I wait for round two of Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow. We're supposed to get up to 4" tonight. That's on top of the over 9" we got on Wednesday. Have I said lately how much I hate snow?
wayward said... 16
That was me. I'm the one who said I didn't care for bringing suitcases home from visits that smelled of smoke. I'm glad it gave you a good laugh. Howevah.... I didn't back then and still don't now, think it was funny for an 18 month old to smell like he had just come home from a night of bar hopping.
I'm not sure why you think discussing smell of cigarette smoke is petty. It stinks. It's a side effect from breathing noxious fumes. It's dangers have nothing in common with the other smells you mentioned. I don't get your comment at all.
LMG asked for advice, I dealt with this exact situation, I chimed in. I knew someone would have a catty and critical response, I knew it. And you didn't disappoint.
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Your post does, in a certain way, show how you could make those comments to your parents...about not coming for visits in their home due to the cigarette smoke. That's something I could never do to a family member. To me, risking damaged relationships with loved ones is not a wise move to make. You are visiting them, not moving in.
You also, in error, misquoted me. I didn't state the smoking odor discussion on this blog was petty. I made a different point in reference to the word petty.
It's okay to have a difference of opinion on a blog. But when one is misunderstood, it needs clarification. So again, throughout all of my posts, I focused on smoking ODORS and on the importance of not damaging family relationships. These are visits people are discussing, not move-ins with the smoking family members.
My problem with this lawsuit, or any other like it, is the BLAME issue. In order to claim they are due any compensation they will have to say there was fault.
Sounds like it was an upperclass school with adequate and extra security measures. The principal and teachers were certainly brave heroes.
It was a horrible tragedy. But, I have never read that the school or the town or the state were at fault.
I guess we will find out if this does get to court.
It may be a valid study; however, who but chemists would know that?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>That's exactly what you said. That only a chemist would know a study is valid. Do try to pay attention. Trolls are so tiresome.
Purple Skies said... 145
To #142 = And it's all about respecting and loving our family and friends and not judging them. Again, I believe it is mean and nitpicky to chose not to visit someone because of this issue at hand. We are in charge of our OWN domains/homes and what goes on there is up to us...but we don't have the right to tell others what to do in their homes. As far as chosing not to visit a loved one because of their smoking habits...well to each their own, but it is not something I would ever do to another person. It is a visit...you are not moving in long term.
And no, I was not comparing health risks by mentioning spice usuage or any of the other odor factors listed in my prior post, but was instead solely discussing odors in homes....period. Seemed clear to me.
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I dont visit my mother because she smokes inside the house- it's disgusting and I had to grow up with it. Now I dont have to put up with it.
who has 25 years free of smoking on Jan 19? Pants on Fire? CONGRATS!!! I work with a 41 year old man at work who just wnet through a quadruple bypass - yes, 41 years old, and the first thing he did was quit smoking- doctors orders. Obviously that wasnt the main reason for his heart condition, but the doctors said given his new weakened condition and recovery, his body wouldnt tolerate the smoking. What's more important? Your habit or your life? You make the choice.
LMG, I hope you work this out, I love reading your posts and I know how much you love your GS's (obviously!!) and even though we havent met, I want nothing but peace for you and your family :D
I still havent found the HOGS original post- you guys are posting too fast for me to keep up- sheesh LOL
Fleecing The Sheeple said... 58
Jenni said... 15
Yes, this is true Fleecing The Sheeple. But don't link ANY studies done to prove it.
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Auntie Ann was accused of being rude. I didn't see anything she said that was rude in any way shape or form. She asked if the person who posted the link understood it (I certainly didn't). Usually when someone posts a link to offer evidence of a point, that person at least has read it and has an understanding of it, especially if it's a study, and is able to answer any questions that may arise.
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Fleecing, thanks for the support. I kind of think I've been blessed with Dwindle's troll/stalker. A troll was irritated with me the other day which resulted in my being knighted by Admin, lol, and this poster sounds like the same drive-by again last night and today. I don't think it's worth arguing with them, but I do agree fully with what you've said. And I don't know how to remedy this except to laugh it off and gulp down a swig of Rumspringa with you. Bottoms up.
"I'm sure my in-person friendliness doesn't come through the computer screen very well, which is why (I think) I'm a sideliner in most conversations here." (improbable Dream, 14)
Wrong, Dream! ;) Your in-person friendliness DOES come through in your commentaries. In fact, I always pictured you as the strong leveled-head friend everyone should have in its social circle. Next party on Dwindle's porch, we'll sit together, not necessarily talking much, but getting along just fine, I'm sure...
P.S. It IS funny, the way we picture some of the posters in our mind, isn't it? For example, if we ever have a big meet of some sort, one day, I have this weird feeling that I could immediately recognize Reader Lady in the crowd. Go figure...
Tucker's Mom said... 24
Stephanie xxxxx@Stephixxxxx
@Kateplusmy8 Stop @ your gate today so my nieces could take pics! Wish
the kids could say hi!!!
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Ugh, poor Gosselin children.
White Organza said... 83
P.S. It IS funny, the way we picture some of the posters in our mind, isn't it? For example, if we ever have a big meet of some sort, one day, I have this weird feeling that I could immediately recognize Reader Lady in the crowd. Go figure...
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If I see a gal in a sequenced Rockette costume wearing crocs and socks on her feet, I'll know who it is right away.
Auntie, you have saved me a whole shopping trip for the perfect outfit. When we have the big meet and greet -- my attire will have been planned by you. Thanks.
If you're talking about Kate, that would be Berks County!
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Oh come on Parent in LanCO, you know you want her and believe me, we are more than willing to share!
Question: I too have a hambone (haha that sounds funny), anyway, I usually make ham and stringbeans, but would like to make a nice savory ham and bean soup. Anyone have a great recipe?
On New Years' Day we will be having Pork and Sauer Kraut for good luck. What other good luck meals do you all indulge in?
I would get on a plane, hitchhike or rumspringa stagger to a real meet and greet of the great ladies here. I think we are a fascinating group.
We would certainly have a lot to talk about and there would be "hogs" all around.
Dmasy I think that would be a hoot. And to think we would have Kate to thank. Whodathunk?
"If I see a gal in a sequenced Rockette costume wearing crocs and socks on her feet, I'll know who it is right away."
Dmasy, right? Kicking up a storm, as her usual extravagant self...
And since we're on this subject, Auntie Ann, because your avatar, when I think of you, I always "see" you wearing that pink sleeveless housecoat. Then I have to remind myself that's Kate's picture. Phew...
Well, now I know what I'll be wearing, too. lol. Thanks Organza!
White Organza said... 90
And since we're on this subject, Auntie Ann, because your avatar, when I think of you, I always "see" you wearing that pink sleeveless housecoat. Then I have to remind myself that's Kate's picture. Phew...
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Whenever I see Auntie Ann's avatar, I always notice that the witch Kate is bent over in the perfect position and I imagine Auntie Ann standing behind her, smacking HER with a big wooden spoon.
Oooooh.....a party!! Can I come? Can I, can I, can I???
Maybe we can have a New Years Day Hangover party! I read somewhere, a study maybe ( hehe ), that Rumspringa with Tomato juice is a dandy recipe for the Day After the Night Before ickies. : /
What should I wear? You guys are getting all gussied up and everything. I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb. Hey! I know! I'll dig out my last Figure Skating dress from when I was 12 and sausage myself into it! It will surely be too short, too tight and woefully age inappropriate. I'm coming as Kreider!!! Just need to run out to Poles R Us and buy me some CFM gladiator heels.
Oh, what a sight I'll be!!!
Yeah... That would definitely be more like our Auntie Ann, Meter. And, actually, after a second or two of that pink housecoat image, actually, I imagine "my" Auntie Ann looking a little like Meryl Streep..
Rhymes....168:
Awww....shucks. Thanks!!
Boomeranging the sentiment right back at ya!! HOGS!
I have been watching Catfish, the TV Show. They do Google image searching and uncover secrets of the subjects. I don't know how that works. Anyone ever tried?
Keeps me from posting an avatar of myself. Otherwise, I would put on my crocs and pose!
I've been catching up all night (was a day behind) and I missed a lot. So HOGS to all!!
There was talk of pork and sauerkraut being a lucky NYE meal, does anyone else have any traditional meals that they make? I usually make lentil soup on NYD for luck.
Bullsh*t meter - haha! I'll have to start looking through the thrift stores to find a spoon from those big wooden fork and spoon wall decorations that were so popular in the 70's. It would complete the ensemble.
Lbelle - I can't wait to see you. (Poles R Us lol!) You'll have to practice the Kreider stomp walk and when you're sitting ...the crossed over the leg swing.
Organza - Meryl Streep. Holy cow, thank you I'm very flattered. I love Meryl Streep. (blushing)
Dmasy - Oh I think you should go ahead and pose for your avatar. I'd love to see it.
I also want to know what Moose Mania will wear, and Bearswife. I'm thinking something with antlers. And Bearswife wearing a bearskin rug. Or your Dr. Suess hat maybe?
Oh come on Parent in LanCO, you know you want her and believe me, we are more than willing to share!
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Noooooooooo!! We did have her once,remember? Now she belongs to you. All of her.
I bought the pork and sauerkraut today. Those pork loins aren't inexpensive, are they?
Snow is knocking on our door. Drive safely. I did read on WGAL that PennDot pre-treated this time, but can we believe it?
Signing off... The cantankerous cat has been looking at me crossly for awhile, now... ("Would you just shut that light, already!!! It's almost one o'clock, for Pete's sake!") Going to bed with images of Dmasy and Lbelle twirling and twirlling together in their fine costumes. And Berks, "who have a hambone too".
Jo,
I am so sorry to hear about what your dear aunt is going through. I wish her, you and the rest of your family, eventual peace and consolation.
It must be so hard to watch someone you care for suffer like that. Please know we are here for you as well, any time. You and your family and in my thoughts.
AA,
Bearskin rug it is ! But the only antlers I own have bells on them. I thought the bells might scare the sheep away...
On a completely unrelated note:
The Bear and I have decided to keep our little foster dog. I have been wanting a second dog for a while now and she has really stolen our hearts. She has only lived in a house for the past 8 weeks. Prior to that she survived as a semi-owned free roaming dog. And she is absolutely darling, a corgi german shepherd cross!
Seems I was mistaken about WHICH child's parent are suing. Turns out it is NOT the sole survivor of the Grade 1 class who pretended to be dead. This is about another child who 'heard yelling, cries for help, screaming, etc' over the loud speaker. You know....the intercom system that helped alert all the classrooms to the danger and to allow them to hide kids.
Disgusting. To the core, disgusting. Approx 11,000 comments and rising rapidly and 90% feel the same way on Yahoo. There are a lot of very MAD people right now. It is wrong on so many levels.
Another topic: movies!
I saw The Hobbit and thought it was fantastic, had to be the best movie of.the year. Then I saw Les Miserables and thought this has got to be the best movie and Hugh Jackman has got to.be the best actor.
Then tonight we saw Lincoln, finally!,.and I am completely blown away. Daniel Day-Lewis.IS Lincoln, the attention to detail, Sally Field and Daniel Day-Lewis together, knowing it was filmed where it happened, or close to it made it so much more meaningful to us. Even Robert E. Lee's horse, Traveler, is accurately portrayed by a gray horse. Any student of the Civil War knows Lee's horses name and what it looked like, his horse was his constant companion. Thru the film we kept saying ”there is the capitol! There is Petersburg! There is Maymont!” And so on and so on.
What movies have others seen recently? Any recommendations?
For books, light mystery in a different historical setting describes the Darling Dahlias mystery series by Susan Wittig Albert. The Darling Dahlias are a garden club in a very small town during the Depression. She has written The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree, and the Naked Ladies, and the Confederate Rose. All short, entertaining, and filled with quirky small town characters and little true to life historical details.
It's beyond heartbreaking about the first-grade Sandy Hook survivor. Poor, poor girl. I am glad that she made it and pray that in time, she is able to heal emotionally and live a normal, happy life.
The parents, while feeling blessed to still have their child with them, are probably very worried about her and what she is going through and will continue to go through as a result of what she witnessed. I can't imagine what they are enduring right now.
That said, I'm not sure on what grounds they are suing the state. Nobody except the shooter himself (can't speak for his family) did anything wrong. That type of tragedy, sadly, can happen anywhere, in any state, city, town, etc. It just happened to be Connecticut. That particular elementary school clearly cared a great deal about the children's safety, as they had just implemented a new security system before the shooting.
My warmest thoughts and prayers are with the survivor and her family. And I am in no position to judge their decision. It's just that so many parents have lost so much.... and they are the ones who are seeking money. It just can't be the answer, it can't be.
May they find peace again someday.
Auntie....I promise to do you proud with my stompin', leg pumpin' and gum smackin'!! I've already been practicing for 15 minutes...figured I'd put in the same time effort as Kreider did on DWTS! Just keeping it real!! : )
Think I'm off to bed now.
Goodnight, sleep tight and, of course, HOGS!!!
xoxoxooooo
I also want to know what Moose Mania will wear...
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Nothing but a good mooseturizer, red flannel lederhosen, and two jumbo moose hot dogs (in remembrance of Kate's Alaska disaster) strategically placed. I'm bringing some Harry and David Moose Munch. It is totally addicting, and of course, chocolate moose for dessert.
Gotta remember to use extra-hold moose on my antlers. They do tend to sag a bit without it.
Bearswife -- will you be bringing some bear claws to snack on?
I've been away for almost a week and have just finished catching up.
I want to thank everyone for plenty of laughs, and send Hogs to you all.
Bearswife said... 97
Regarding New Year's traditions. In my Polish family, it was always a tradition to have herring(with sour cream and onions) served on crackers on New Year's Eve for good luck. I still follow that till this day. Pork and sauerkraut is another tradition for New Year's. It is one of my favorite meals, and although my daughter cooked roast duck for Christmas dinner(my other favorite meal), I was thrilled that her friends who came to dinner also brought a pork crown roast. I was in food heaven--duck and pork, my two favorite meats!
I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and I hope 2013 will bring good things to everyone on this blog.
I do have to admit--although I missed reading everyone's posts while I was away, I really didn't miss reading anything about Kate. From just reading here, I see nothing has changed. She still throws Jon under the bus, she still has creepy fans, and she still has NO JOB!
I saw the tweet from a fan who was at her gate, and if that doesn't send a wake up call to Kate, I don't know what will.
Thanks to everyone here who make this blog not only about Kate, but also a place to discuss what's on our minds and other interests.
I do hope to see Les Miz--I saw Hugh Jackman perform a number from "The Boy From Oz" at the Tony awards, and he blew me away. I saw previews of Les Miz, and Anne Hathaway astounded me. What really amazed me was that they actually sang live in that movie--no pre-recording and lip-syncing like most movies, they sang real time while being filmed.
On the subject of mystery novels--I've never seen this mentioned, and I may be in the minority, but I have always loved Mary Higgins Clark.
Sorry, for the longish post--it's good to be back.
On just one other note-I had hoped that we would have an update from Robert re the book, but it looks like nothing is happening.
I do hope Robert and his family enjoyed the Holidays and that they will have a Happy New Year. I still admire his guts to put his reputation on the line to get Kate's story out there. That is one of the reasons, I believe everything that is in his book.
I wish him and his family well.
Bearswife
congrats on being adopted..lol...pls keep us posted=)
franky
Middle of the night, at work, anybody out there?
Been very busy, so hope everyone had a great holiday.
Been reading here every day. LMG, wanted to comment about smoking but brought back painful memories for me. I am a smoker, I have 4 grandkids, enough said. Keep you chin up dear, it will turn out ok.
Hope everyone is getting ready for 2013. Also hope this is the year the G8 can have a normal life as Kk fades into the woodwork.
This is probably a little late, but chiming in about dealing with home odors and allergens.
Sometimes people with allergies may not show symptoms right away, but the after effects can be debilitating.
The smoke/second hand smoke discussion might involve after effects that are not seen during the visit. Awkward, yes. And so glad they are trying to have that conversation.
As things are being sort out, one thing to keep up for discussion are ways to meet in the middle. How do you celebrate all that is good and minimize the after effects?
Best of luck sorting it all out.
Well one sure fire way to never break into a clique is to accuse envy one of being in a clique. That doesn't make anyone feel like they want to include you.
Maybe they are already not being included has caused the accusation of being a clique. I have seen it on this on this blog for a few years now. Different time, different names (people). Reading here has made me laugh, angry, shake my head and made me cry. Posting here has made me laugh, angry, shake my head and make me cry. The one thing I have never felt is welcome to be a part. Just like the days of my school years. The only difference is In school, they snickered at my size and looks. Deny it if you want, it deflects from fixing it. This comes from my pain that I felt back then and sometimes now, only anonymity makes it easier to be more verbally cruel. I can't see the eye rolls or the snickers but really, that is less painful.
White Organza said... 83
"I'm sure my in-person friendliness doesn't come through the computer screen very well, which is why (I think) I'm a sideliner in most conversations here." (improbable Dream, 14)
Wrong, Dream! ;) Your in-person friendliness DOES come through in your commentaries. In fact, I always pictured you as the strong leveled-head friend everyone should have in its social circle. Next party on Dwindle's porch, we'll sit together, not necessarily talking much, but getting along just fine, I'm sure.
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Thank you, Organza! I think you have me pegged. Maybe what's buried deepest is my tendencies to chase butterflies and encourage others to do the same. But out of respect for those who seem to prefer Rumspringa, I've restrained myself here, lol.
I think I discovered a kindred spirit in Permanent Name tonight. We live in the same neighborhood (Woo-Woo Land) -- who knew?!? That's not an insult whatsoever--I work very hard during the day, and it's fun to run through daisy-filled meadows afterward, carrying moonbeams in my hand.
Thanks, LMG, for reminding me to ask for group HOGS, not HUGS. Maybe that's what all the squealing's about, among the Gosselin 8.
Nay? I have never, ever thought you were an outsider.
Probably 70% of my posts are never replied to. Is that why you think you're not a part? That's everyone. It's too big of a blog.
Move on from this topic please. I'm sorry if people disagree but most of the time what I have seen is an overwhelmingly open group. Especially for one this big around this long. Try to break into another forum out there and watch what happens.
Instead of complaining about cliques, speak. Join in. Have a hog or a rumspringa. It may not be a clique but no one is going to hold your hand either.
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Auntie Ann, sorry, I'm no troll. I simply call people out when they're rude.
I still don't understand why you responded in that manner. Frankly, I don't really care anymore.
I don't think you're important enough to warrant your own stalker. Unless you need the attention? I own my posts.
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I couldn't imagine Auntie Ann being rude, but before I responded I wanted to be fair, so I went back through all the posts.
I think Auntie Ann was sarcastically funny...but rude, no. I don't think anyone who didn't have a doctorate in chemistry could have understood that excessively long link.
I also noticed that many people here welcomed you and suggested books and authors you might enjoy.
You might want to review your own words above when you accuse others of being rude.
"I'm breaking out our ham tomorrow (didn't eat in on Xmas as planned) and can't wait to use the leftover for soups etc.
Pea Soup
Bean Soup with dumplings
Scalloped potatoes"
What kind of dumplings do you make with your bean soup? The bread like fluffy ones, or the firm drop noodle kind?
Online, written communication is difficult. Determining intent is at best a crap-shoot. Blogs, forums, and live chat are just not for everyone. If you tend to be sensitive, feelings easily hurt, feel left out in personal experiences and online, it may be you with the issue, not the others. IMO this blog does a great job welcoming newcomers. Blogs this large, with the volume of comments and the number of different posters contributing to any given topic makes it virtually impossible for every comment to be replied to. Gosh, it would be overwhelming if every post received a comment from every reader.
To feel less awkward if you're new, I suggest posting when you agree with topics, get others used to seeing your name attached to comments and ease into differing opinions. As a newbie (new commenter), being contrary and complaining about others will never engender warm replies from others.
If those parents do win in court, and get a settlement, it will be money from the tax payers who have shown so much support to the victims and their families, and the victims' families themselves, as it will be tax payer money.
I guess I'm just happy to be able to say what I think and not worry about whether anyone reads it or replies to it. That's not my point in contributing. I just like being here.
Working Woman said... 102
Thank you for your kind words.
Fidosmommy I'm with you - I just love reading, snercking to myself, laughing - well you get it
Funniest thing about posting is that even though you might not get a response from a particular poster - another one will - example I did a shout out to Franky about having to keep up the Mtl style - got a comment from someone else laughing about it - Franky probably read it, laughed and carried on - topics move quickly here - but hey its super fun
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Well one sure fire way to never break into a clique is to accuse envy one of being in a clique. That doesn't make anyone feel like they want to include you.
Maybe they are already not being included has caused the accusation of being a clique. I have seen it on this on this blog for a few years now. Different time, different names (people). Reading here has made me laugh, angry, shake my head and made me cry. Posting here has made me laugh, angry, shake my head and make me cry. The one thing I have never felt is welcome to be a part. Just like the days of my school years. The only difference is In school, they snickered at my size and looks. Deny it if you want, it deflects from fixing it. This comes from my pain that I felt back then and sometimes now, only anonymity makes it easier to be more verbally cruel. I can't see the eye rolls or the snickers but really, that is less painful.
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njay, not sure I can say anything that will make you feel better other than it's apparent others feel similar to you. Continue to comment and know that even if you don't receive a response, you're being heard. Everyone wants to be part of the "in crowd" but, just like in real life, that's just not always the case.
I come and go depending on the topics. My main interest here was the whole Gosselin thing, can't say I'm much into rumspringa and the other discussions but the people here are generally caring, smart and nice. And Admin does a good job of keeping the trolls in check.
Njay -- Good morning. Here is a hog/hug to begin your day. I enjoy your posts.
Bearswife -- congratulations on your new family member. Sweet outcome. Thanks for sharing.
Lbelle -- keep on practicing. You inspire me to keep on kicking!
Dmasy said... 96
I have been watching Catfish, the TV Show. They do Google image searching and uncover secrets of the subjects. I don't know how that works. Anyone ever tried?
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I'm enjoying Catfish, the TV show! Like you, I wondered about Google images and my avatar. When I dropped the url into Google images, all that came back were posts from this blog, perhaps because I grabbed the url from Blogger. There were no links to my personal photos so that was good to see. The photo is elsewhere on the 'net -- not sure why those sites weren't returned. I tried it again this time uploading a photo to image search directly from my computer. I know this photo is elsewhere - on several family Facebook pages - but it wasn't found.
JudyK, good morning. Last night there was a Jen and a Jenni. Both were new names (I think.) with some "complaints". Jen is the one that asked about book recommendations.
I know, I know....hard to keep it all straight. Does that help?
Jane, 126, thank you. Good to know. I wondered since Nev makes it look soooo easy to find someone. All that Facebook info just appears.
What an attitude your puppy picture has! I looked for the larger image so I could see him/her better. Sorry, it wasn't there.
I have enjoyed the Catfish show, but I think it will get repetitive very quickly.
fidosmommy said... 121
I guess I'm just happy to be able to say what I think and not worry about whether anyone reads it or replies to it. That's not my point in contributing. I just like being here.
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I SOOOO agree. Half the time I can't remember that I commented, let alone what I said. I mostly enjoy reading the many thoughtful and often funny comments here. By the time I make it to the most recent posts others have already expressed what I'm feeling - and usually much more eloquently, too.
Dmasy - I need to experiment more with Google images. While it was easy to use, I was surprised so little came back. As you said, Nev makes it seem as if the entire 'net is searched and all pictures returned. It might be that he was searching within Facebook ...
Originally I had a larger pic of Maggie, as well as a Blogger profile, but with the stalking issues surrounding some members of this blog as well as those on Twitter and other blogs, I closed the profile. Sad, really :(
Dmasy and Jane - I love looking at the larger pics too but some folks don't want to share their profile - with absolutely good reasons - so no harm done - but if anyone wants to know how - I'll put instructions again
HOGs - oh it is snowing AGAIN
I think some of what people are seeing here is the fact that there may be some who are on the blog in "real time" whose time frame for blogging may be the same. Others like myself come on very early in the morning, and early in the evening, and thereby kind of group everything I have read into one comment (short and sometimes long) without singling any one person out very often. I read and enjoy each and every one of them though(mostly). I do gloss over the travelers who wander over with smoke and mirrors trying to frame KT in a good light by casting a bad light on Jon as I consider that a waste of time. I gave up on her a long time ago and there is nothing, absolutely nothing that could be said or done to change that. At any rate, I am glad that we have the opportunity to go off topic as quite frankly, KT is putting out very little in the way of new material these days. It seems as though she has all her eggs in one basket - that being another show, as do her fans, and I wish her luck with that honestly, I really do.
I think part of it too is understanding just because you didn't get a response doesn't mean posts are not appreciated. I myself have spent most of the week out of town and have been able to check in to read once in awhile but certainly not comment much. It is unrealistic and frankly unfair to expect everyone to respond to every comment when people often have lives. If you post enough and say something worthwhile you will get responses eventually. Be patient.
Ironically Jenni the one complaining about cliques got upwards of 10-15 responses if I recall correctly. There were a lot. Even when she was upset and attacking people folks still chimed in to try to help her with books. That's not my definition of a clique.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 133
I think part of it too is understanding just because you didn't get a response doesn't mean posts are not appreciated. I myself have spent most of the week out of town and have been able to check in to read once in awhile but certainly not comment much. It is unrealistic and frankly unfair to expect everyone to respond to every comment when people often have lives. If you post enough and say something worthwhile you will get responses eventually. Be patient.
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This is a prime example of the rudeness often on display here. Say something "worthwhile?" Really? So someone who doesn't get a response is not "worthy" of one?
Of course not every post is going to get a response, but to tell people "hang on, eventually you'll say something that we deem worthy of a comment" is beyond rude.
Funny about your comment njay...i always thought *you* were one of the regulars.
Lots of times I make a comment with no acknowledgement...no problem...it's just not what the blog as a whole is talking about right then. There is kind a core group who seem to mostly interact with each other sometimes, but that's how it works in large groups of people. It's not meant to be an offense to me personally. They're not excluding me, they're just into their own conversation right then. No biggie.
Look how many people come out the woodwork when there is something important being talked about...like the smoking issue.
Personally, I read every comment that isn't by anonymous. Well, sometimes I skim if it's not a topic of interest or if there's a rash of stupidity, like the drive-by's that won't drop a topic.
If everyone commented on every other comment....whew! Too much to read, boring.
I don't know the answer to how to make everyone feel like they are part of 'in' crowd. Probably because everybody can't be by definition.
And I don't have the need to be. I just like being able to be here and make the occasional comment.
Like I said, I thought YOU were one of the regulars. :-):-):-)
That is all. Carry on.
Just dropping in to wish all of you & yours a very happy, healthy, successful, and prosperous New Year.
Party hardy-
Love,
Pink
YES anonymous, Say something worthwhile. I.e. don't attack people, don't pick a fight, don't chime in just to whine about cliques. Actually contribute to the flow.
Your comment actually is why you can't get past whatever clique you see. You're jumping all over me finding offensive comments when there were none and not even respecting me enough to follow the rules and pick a name. That will never work for you here.
Mel, Good Morning hog/hugs to you, too. I think you described the perfect blog attitude. I enjoy your posts.
Anonymous, 134 -- you are a master at MIS-understanding. What a stretch to think that is what Admin said!! But, Good Morning to you.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 137
YES anonymous, Say something worthwhile. I.e. don't attack people, don't pick a fight, don't chime in just to whine about cliques. Actually contribute to the flow.
Your comment actually is why you can't get past whatever clique you see. You're jumping all over me finding offensive comments when there were none and not even respecting me enough to follow the rules and pick a name. That will never work for you here.
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And your inability to recognize your own rudeness is why this blog will always be tinged with nastiness. It starts at the "top," so to speak.
Here is a link to another reverse look up for photos. I've used it once or twice and it's easy.
http://www.tineye.com/
Good morning everyone!
For what it's worth, I always truly enjoy reading everyone's posts, whether you are new here or have been here for years.
Your thoughts deserve to be heard. Please don't give up posting.
I lurked on this blog for a long time and was always hesitant to post; I was worried I wouldn't have anything original to contribute. And maybe the first several times, my posts didn't get responses. And to this day, they still don't all get responses. But many of them do, and I have grown to love this blog even more.
Please don't take it personally, sometimes posts just happen to go unseen or a new topic comes up. Keep sharing your great ideas and know that you are contributing something, and you are appreciated.
Wishing everyone a wonderful day.
Dmasy said... 138
Anonymous, 134 -- you are a master at MIS-understanding. What a stretch to think that is what Admin said!! But, Good Morning to you.
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I didn't MIS-understand anything. "Worthwhile" was a horrible choice of words. Imagine if Kate had said to someone begging for a response on Twitter, "Keep tweeting, and eventually you might tweet something worthwhile and get a response." You all would be jumping all over her ass (and rightly so) and you know it.
njay, i thought you were one of the regulars too.
Oh for crying out loud Picka Name. You're as rude as they come. Follow the rules and people will respond okay? Don't take everything to darn personally and people will respond okay? This group has been overwhelmingly patient and welcoming to ad hominem attacks like yours and frankly at this point it's undeserved.
It's obvious some people will forever pick apart things said or done here. Just like with the drive-by troublemakers - they're just not worth the time or energy to respond to or try to help them feel differently. They seem to have no genuine desire to be welcomed here and I think after they've disrailed the flow of topic after topic, over and over again, I suggest we just ignore.
I'm feeling a surge of agreeances coming on. Does anyone else? Agree, agree, agree.
Re: cliques. Yes, there is a core group here with inside jokes etc. Some may correspond off- board, idk. But I find just ask, comment, address someone and you will be welcomed. There are no boundaries other than the rules Admin has set up, common courtesy and a sense of fun, curiosity and compassion. At least that's what I find here. Some of my comments go unanswered, that's ok. When I had an insurance problem (still do!) and an insomnia issue, I got many replies. Same with books,pets,TV shows, other OT. Also Kate comments. So there is a wide scope of topics discussed here and a great group of gals and a couple of guys, all ages.It's fun to come here !
Agreeeeeeeee
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Re: the smoking issue. My son has asthma, which is mostly controlled by medicine, but there are occasional flare-ups.
The worst for him was after a 2 day visit to my husband's parents. They didn't smoke in the house when we were there, but just the residual smoke was enough to set my son off on a terrible asthma episode, lasting 2-3 days. Scary for all of us.
It didn't happen until he'd been home for 1-2 days, and we didn't go there that often, so it took several years before I realized the connection. I now feel like the worst mom because I obviously didn't protect him enough. If I had realized, we would never have exposed him like that.
I am firmly convinced that his asthma now as an adult is worse because of this exposure, and I feel horrible about it.
We'd come home, and all of our clothes and bags would have to be washed from the smell. It would even make me start coughing just from handling the laundry.
LMG, as hard as it is, you must do your best to never expose those much loved grandsons to a known danger. Just like you wouldn't let them play with mercury, or play in the street.
I so wish I could have a do-over on this for my son. It's one of the biggest regrets of my life. We didn't know then what we know now about the dangers of smoking on the innocent by-standers. But to think that I am responsible for weakening his heart is very hard to live with. If I had known, visits would have been limited to the summer when we could be outside.
I know it's hard not to see the grandkids at your home, but because you love them, you must do this hard thing.
Wishing you well as you come to terms with what must be.
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Well one sure fire way to never break into a clique is to accuse envy one of being in a clique. That doesn't make anyone feel like they want to include you.
Maybe they are already not being included has caused the accusation of being a clique. I have seen it on this on this blog for a few years now. Different time, different names (people). Reading here has made me laugh, angry, shake my head and made me cry. Posting here has made me laugh, angry, shake my head and make me cry. The one thing I have never felt is welcome to be a part. Just like the days of my school years. The only difference is In school, they snickered at my size and looks. Deny it if you want, it deflects from fixing it. This comes from my pain that I felt back then and sometimes now, only anonymity makes it easier to be more verbally cruel. I can't see the eye rolls or the snickers but really, that is less painful.
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I'm sorry to read that you never felt welcomed here, njay. I'm not trying to invalidate your feelings, but I never got the impression that you were unwelcomed.
It's difficult to address each and every comment on a popular blog- and by the time you catch up on a discussion, the conversation goes in another direction.
P.S. You're safe here. Let go of your childhood ghosts- their taunts cannot hurt you anymore,
and the bad memories they bring are useless to you.
May you have a wonderful New Year, njay.
Sending a big hug your way.
Love,
Pink
New Year's Eve. Baked ham, Black-eyed peas, collards and/or some other 'greens', turnips, garden peas, corn, cornbread, butter, sweet potatoes, hot chow chow, sweet iced tea. Black walnut cake, pound cake and pecan pie for dessert. The black eyed peas are for good luck and pennies for the new year.
If you want some good collards, Glory brand tastes like your Mama cooked them. In fact, all of their vegetables taste home made.
Hey Grandpa, what's for supper? Leftovers!
carolina peach, was that menu also an invitation? That sounds so good. It made me hungry to read the list. Southern delights.
NJAY,
I always considered a part of this blog- never an outsider, your posts have contributed to the conversations on many, many occasions :)
Is Dwindle on vacation? Everyone ready for the New Year?
I just want to jump in here. I don't see where there is a clique here. There are some people that post more than others but that doesn't make a clique. I have posted many times and not got a response but that is my fault. I am sometimes a little slow on the uptake and by the time I post the conversation has moved on to something else. No big deal. I just need to learn to join in sooner.
I really enjoy this blog and the posters on it. I hope anyone having a problem will just give it some time. Maybe you are like me and just a bit slow on the uptake. I am sure that this post is now behind too. LOL But that's okay too.
If you post enough and say something worthwhile
Worthwhile = not complaining/whining about the blog, the in crowd, other posters, admin. Ad nauseum.
Whoever mentioned this upstream...I think it's true that what appears to be an in crowd is often just a bunch of people posting during the same time frame on a regular basis.
I like Working Woman, who appears to be new. Look how she just jumped in, with 'worthwhile' comments, and was readily accepted as a regular. Notice she didn't first spend weeks whining that she wasn't being included.
Hogs to all! Njay...you, too! :-):-):-):-)
Butterfly, I am missing Dwindle's sparkling wit also.
She told us she would be missing for several days. 3 of her children came to spend Christmas with her. She shared her crockpot extravagant cooking plans! I think she will have visiting family through the New Year.
I've never understood why people who have a problem with a blog or some of it's posters, feel the need to attack the blog, the posters, and the blog's Admin. If you don't like it, go elsewhere.
Admin has always said that if you have a problem with something in particular, to email her about it. I've done it--I'm sure others have done so too.
There are a lot of people who post here. It's to be expected that some people will not agree with others. BUT, there is a difference between respectfully disagreeing and outright rude and snotty remarks.
I enjoy this blog. I like reading the various opinions, but if someone posts an opinion I don't agree with--I don't attack that person. I either politely explain why I disagree, or just let it drop.
I don't find anything "cliqueish" about this blog. Sometimes I've received responses to my comments-other times I don't. I comment on what interests me at the moment. I wouldn't even attempt to reply to everyone's posts, and I don't expect everyone to reply to mine.
For those who are complaining about not having their comments responded to--would you go back and respond to each and every comment of the 950 posts on this thread alone? That's what you are asking the posters here to do.
I like this blog and the interaction about different subject matter this blog entails. I don't expect a reply to any comment I make--if I get one, great. If not, no big deal.
Posting comments on a blog is not like having a one on one conversation, like a telephone call. It's just a way to respectively express your opinion.
Dmasy,
thank you, I got behind on the posting :)
Dmasy, absolutely! Come one, come all. Just bring your appitites. Oh, and in costume. See if we can figure out who everybody is. See ya later. Have to go to the grocery store before all the black eyed peas are gone and here, they do sell out on new years.
Hogs to all!
I really enjoy this blog! I posted for the first time last night fulfilling my New Year's resolution early.
I laughed so hard last night over the typo bed sheet thing, Fuzzy Britches (my cat) must have thought I had lost it big time.
So, this morning I greeted her with the usual-
'What you say, Fuzzy Britches?' and all she said was, Pass the rumspringa, please!
Ty Admin for bringing together such a wonderful family of bloggers!
Kate is a twit exactly. I don't see those complaining about cliques taking the time to respond to a bunch of posts yet you want whatever clique you see to do the same. It's a double standard. But that makes a good point if you respond to other posts you're much more likely to get some engagement if that is your purpose here. When I see my name I try really hard to squeeze in a response. I try. They took the effort to say something directly to me.
Oh oh oh - neat trick for iPad users - have aways gone to older then newer to refresh comment page - duh - those 3 square blocks on the top right hand - just touch and first option is refresh - who knew?? Double duh on me :-) :-)
Nay - always thought you a regular too
Bears wife - happy new wet nose in your house - happy days
Working women just jumped right in so well that I found myself wondering if maybe I got confused and she really isn't new at all lol. Just jump in. Working woman did it and it worked out fine.
NJAY - darn autocorrect
TxBR549, welcome. Sorry. I missed your first post last night. Are you really in Texas? Some great ladies from there post here!
Your kitty's name is adorable. Happy New Year.
Hey TxBR549 & Fuzzy Britches - Hi!!!!!!!!
Well I think since the sheep can't attack Robert that get Administrator.
But I like Administrator and the blog so the sheep can go away.
Or go on the gosselin family fan site it just like this blog but it supports Kate.
Njay I too have always enjoyed your posts and hope you soon feel welcome, because you ARE welcome.
I'm glad you expressed your concerns, honestly and respectfully. And I am glad that you enjoy the blog, and hope you continue to post, because we would miss you!
Wishing you a happy, healthy, prosperous new year hon.
Dmasy said... 127
JudyK, good morning. Last night there was a Jen and a Jenni. Both were new names (I think.) with some "complaints". Jen is the one that asked about book recommendations.
I know, I know....hard to keep it all straight. Does that help?
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Good morning, Dmasy. Yes, I noticed the Jen and Jenni but assumed they were and the same person. Apparently, Adm did, also...see her comment #133 above, so I'm still confused. I hope if Jen is not Jenni, she will clarify for us.
Njay, I have always considered you a regular poster here and always enjoy your posts.
Admin-another thing..I've been away from this blog for over 5 days. There may have been some posts during that period that I would have liked to respond to, but they were posted several days ago. I sometimes wonder if I should bring them up now, or just skip commenting on them. I usually choose to not to comment, because although I may reference the comment, it seems like old news by now, and it's just gets more confusing.
I think a lot really depends on how many people are here at one time. If, for instance, there are 20 people online, reading this blog, and you make a comment, your chances of getting a response may be greater, than if you are commenting when no one is around. If there is a conversation going on, and you enter that conversation, your chances of getting a response are greater, than if you start talking about something that was mentioned 2 days ago. Do you understand what I mean?
I tend to respond to the current comments--not to comments posted over 2 pages ago. I think that's what a lot of people do.
So, as you said, keep commenting and joining the current discussion.
By the way, still looking forward to the list of Kate's worst moments of 2012. Can we expect it soon?
Ty Dmasy and Lilly....Happy Hogs to you!!
I am really in Texas and plan on staying put. Yes, Dmasy, there are some great posters from Texas and all beyond.
Fuzzy Britches says Meow back at ya. She got her name from Shawshank Redemption.
Hope to join you on the veranda some day!!!
FINALLY! Some CAT talk! It's about time! :-)
My Maine Coon cat was Broadhead because he had, well, a broad head. I miss my Broady.
TxBR..I have an address in Texas now. A real address. Unfortunately, we don't live on/in it ... yet!
Don't share if you feel uncomfortable, where are you in that grand, large, proud state?
TxBR549, your cat's name is HILARIOUS! We lived in San Antonio back in 1989-1990. HOT! We wore pantyhose back then and you couldn't pull them up and if you did, you couldn't get them down without feeling like they were peeling off. I learned the joys of garter belts early on and that made my husband happy, wink wink.
njay, I consider you a regular poster and enjoy your posts. I do understand how you feel though.
Great day, all!
Lilly - What 3 square blocks at the top of the page? I don't have them. I'm using Google on my iPad. Are you using Safari? I have a little half circle thing with an arrow that's my refresh.
Njay - I always thought you were a regular poster also.
NJGal51 - in regular Google I just get a tab with 15 minutes on the left and the 3 squares on the right but Google chrome has the full site name and little half circle thing - oh well
fidosmommy said...
FINALLY! Some CAT talk! It's about time! :-)
It's always great to have a bit of cat chat!
Dmasy, I live in the Live Music Capitol of the World, taking a walk on the wierd side.
PJ's momma, can't blame ya for switching....lol
Take care All...it's football time for us. I am such a big fan of college football overall. I love the Big 12 (shhh, act casual and say nothing....I am not a Longhorn fan)
This is so random, but I am watching the movie Mrs. Doubtfire and am tearing up at the speech Robin Williams makes at the end to the judge about how much he loves and needs his kids in his life.
Of course, I can't help but think of Kate, and how she seems to underestimate the role of a father in his children's life. If anyone had known who she was back then and/or if she had any acting talent, she should have played Sally Field's parental-alienating ex-wife character LOL.
Seriously, I love that scene because it portrays a father who truly loves his kids so deeply and who had suffered from his ex wife's inexplicable desire to alienate him from the children.
Of course, Sally Field comes around in the end. Maybe Kate will too...
Though I have only made a couple of comments on this blog, I hope I am not out of line sharing something very helpful to me as we approach a new year. It is a framework in my journal for ongoing improvements in my life and helps me face a new year with hope as I positively review where I am, where I want to be, and the steps I plan to take to accomplish those things in the five elements of my being: Spiritually, Socially, Emotionally, Physically, and Intellectually. I added Professional, Financial, and Material elements as an aside. (I have used this framework with classes I taught—undergrad and grad.)
For example, under the “Spiritual” aspect I made plans to read a chapter from my Bible each day, pray for loved ones, etc. “Socially,” I made plans to contact friends by writing more letters, getting together for lunch, etc. “Physically,” keep a food journal and plan meals AHEAD, etc. You get the idea.
I also get a calendar for the new year and post all family and friend birthdays—then go to the store and get the cards for each one—and clip them on my calendar all stamped, addressed, and ready to go, adding my personal note and signature just before I mail them.
After all the years of using this approach, I have been blessed with reviewing the accomplishments at the end of a year—from getting a number of degrees including my PhD to having bi-monthly luncheons with high school and college girlfriends to realizing an ongoing optimal healthy weight and meal planning, etc.
I would add that I tried to suggest to the former Mrs. Gosselin that she could do what I did—maybe she would not be having a “Bad year…” As the daughter of a medical doctor, I too went to a two year nursing program. But, knowing I wanted to make my own way in life and not depend on my father’s wealth, I set a plan to gain my own education and profession and went on to get a BS then my Master’s in the area—only to get my PhD in another area. But, either way—she could do what I did. While I only have one son and one daughter, she could accomplish a lot with the help she has and time she has when her kids are at school. Either way—what is that saying? Failing to plan is planning to fail?
Sorry if this is too long! May you all have a happy, healthy, and blessed new year, too!
Oh, cat chatter--I love that! Not that I don't love puppies, I do, but I've got a special place in my heart (at my hearth...) for kitties.
Anybody's cat besides mine have an affinity for plastic? It's the weirdest thing I've ever seen.... I can't leave Zip-lock bags, bubble-wrap or packaged items on the counter, for fear it'll wind up in my kitty's mouth. He doesn't actually eat it, but he leaves teeth marks. Lots and lots of 'em! Hard to keep food fresh when the packaging has puncture marks all over it!
Other than that fixation, he's a wonderful companion. Sweet and loving, he follows me around the house like...well, like a puppy! :)
TxBR, I have several T-shirts that promote keeping your city weird! Our address in Gruene/New Braunfels.
Some sunny day we will be "neighbors"!
My son and his girlfriend are currently in Houston. They count the days until they move back to your city.
I am jellus of you right now!
WW isn't Mrs Doubtfire a beautiful movie? We've talked about it before. It's a movie with a message. That no matter what a loser Dad is, and he had it rough getting back on his feet, children love their father and parental alienation only hurts THEM.
California Suzy -- you are impressively organized. And, an inspiration. I am big on written lists/notes/goals. Seeing a thought on paper really does help, doesn't it?
California Suzy - loved your post! Very inspiring, I've been thinking of doing something similar but lacked the motivation. Thanks for the nudge! And your comments about Kate ring true.
Off-topic - has anyone had a Mrs. Prindable's apple? I was given one for Xmas and, on this snowy day, I'm slowly devouring it. Devour is the appropriate word LOL. I recommend this if you need a gift (they come beautifully wrapped) or just want to indulge:
http://www.mrsprindables.com/
That no matter what a loser Dad is, and he had it rough getting back on his feet, children love their father and parental alienation only hurts THEM.
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Exactly. And also, the movie shows that the kind of husband a person was has NOTHING to do with the kind of father they are (except, of course, in instances where the husband is abusive to anyone). Seriously, Robin William's character is possibly to childish and eccentric as a husband, but is a wonderful father to his kids.
Same with Jon. I actually always feel like he was a good husband to Kate, but the point is he was no longer the husband that she wanted. But she should learn that has nothing to do with the kind of father he is or how much he and the children love each other.
JudyK - Thank you. You get it and I appreciate it. The "pnas" article was like reading mandarin. I didn't understand it very well and was having some fun with it. I guess I made an enemy. Oh well, I am just glad I'm not worthy of a stalker. phew.
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Kate is a twit @ 157 - I agree with everything you wrote.
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Moose - Where exactly will you be strategically putting those jumbo moose dogs, may I ask?
Dmasy--thank you so much for your kind comment. Handling paper once--like junk mail and/or papers crossing my desk--is my mantra but I wish I would be more successful at it. Organization is an ongoing challenge so I am always open for tips!
California Suzy ~ Great tips you've got there, and the street cred to back you up! I'd also add that we all benefit from allowing ourselves the gift of time to just breathe... Doing (accomplishing) things is important to a well rounded life, as is Being. No expectations...just the joy and acceptance that comes of being still, being centered, BEING in the moment.
Maybe Kate's discovering that in her yoga practice. We'll never know for sure, but I wish that for her...for all of us, in fact.
Lots of people have sort of goofy, laid back, fun dads who will never be the " mean one". That may frustrate the other parent but WW said it so well you have to separate it. No matter what you may think that's the kids father and they love him. Kate's ship has sailed in terms of having a say in Jon. That should have happened in therapy when they were married. Now her only option is to just be supportive of her children's love for him. End of story. She divorced him, she gave up the right to try to change him.
Moreover the "looser" parent is sometimes a healthy balance kids need and they can sometimes remind the more by the book one to stop and smell the roses.
NJay, There are regular posters and some posters like me who read regularly but post occasionally. The regulars have gotten used to each other and banter back and forth on a topic. Personally, I welcome the "conversation". These people are smart, witty, and concerned for each other. As an occasional poster sometimes my comments receive a comment back and other times, no comment. I don't expect a comment back and do not feel excluded in the blog. I make my point and that's good enough for me.
What I have also enjoyed are that the posters pull from their own personal and working experiences to contribute to a topic. Its the breath of knowledge that I appreciate it. Points of view that I had never considered or knew about are discussed.
The most recent topic (smoking vs non-smoking) is a good example of people contributing to provide advice, drawing on their own experiences, to help another blogger. As a non-smoker who has an elderly mother who is a heavy smoker, I am dealing with the problem from a medical standpoint. The points I could contribute to the conversation have already been brought up by others. So, I feel no reason to post. Though I did reah each and every post about the subject. That brings me to another by-product of this blog. While the advice was directed towards one person others that read (like me) also gained information.
I'm rambling a bit here. I guess what I'm saying is there may be a perceived clique just because there are so many regular posters. But all who read this blog gain knowledge on various topics.
Ca Suzy have you tried Evernote? I've never had so much fun getting organized.
Improbable Dreams...so true! When you said to be still and be in the moment--that is truly what I had to discover (under "Emotional"!). No amount of accomplishments can mean a thing if your inner being is in turmoil. In addition to daily walking/gentle jogging I discovered how beneficial yoga stretches helped my over-scheduled being, along with quiet time to just BE!
NJay, There are regular posters and some posters like me who read regularly but post occasionally. The regulars have gotten used to each other and banter back and forth on a topic. Personally, I welcome the "conversation". These people are smart, witty, and concerned for each other. As an occasional poster sometimes my comments receive a comment back and other times, no comment. I don't expect a comment back and do not feel excluded in the blog. I make my point and that's good enough for me.
What I have also enjoyed are that the posters pull from their own personal and working experiences to contribute to a topic. Its the breath of knowledge that I appreciate it. Points of view that I had never considered or knew about are discussed.
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Amy I am so glad you feel this way and enjoy the blog.
Yes, sometimes it's hard to remember that even when no one responds to a post, it was still most likely seen and definitely appreciated.
HOGs - oh it is snowing AGAIN
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HOGS and bed shits! It is here, too...fast and furious. Oops. I gave another weather report. Apologies to the trolls who complained that the weather was boring, they don't care, etc. etc. etc.
I've been reading the comments about cliques (or "clicks") as a Twitter sheeple calls them. I've never felt not welcomed here. If you post with respect, even if you vehemently disagree with what someone has posted, you treat them as you would like to be treated. Rudeness gets you nowhere. I think that someone who is new here may not realize that comments don't always get a response, and therefore, they jump in with accusations that since they are "outsiders" their opinion isn't welcome. When they do that, it's counter-productive and they just set themselves up as being passive-aggressive and of course, that kind of attitude isn't going to generate a warm, fuzzy feeling among other posters.
There are times when I have to bite my tongue and not go off on troll sheeple here, but I've found that arguing with them isn't going to get one anywhere because s##t-stirring is what they do best. Why give them what they want?
Then again, there are other times when you just want to tell them where to go with their snotty attitude and accusations, and you'll meet them outside.
California Suzy,
I truly admire your aspirations for the upcoming year, you seem to be very well-rounded and goal-directed. :) You prove that it is possible to be introspective, determine where you are vs where you wish to be, and pursue continuous happiness by making an effort! Good things come to people who have values like yours.
I wish you luck and all of the health, happiness, and blessings in the world this upcoming year Cali Suzy.
WW
Off-topic - has anyone had a Mrs. Prindable's apple? I was given one for Xmas and, on this snowy day, I'm slowly devouring it. Devour is the appropriate word LOL. I recommend this if you need a gift (they come beautifully wrapped) or just want to indulge:
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Oh Mrs. Prindable's are out of this world! My mother always bought boxes of them from QVC and everyone that came to her open house received one. So delicious.
A lady at my church received a box of them by accident (QVC delivered) so she called QVC and told her to keep them! So she brought them to church for the kids. They went crazy over them.
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I think that someone who is new here may not realize that comments don't always get a response, and therefore, they jump in with accusations that since they are "outsiders" their opinion isn't welcome.
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Right on, Parent. It's like a public swimming pool. Jump in, but if you poop in the pool right off the bat, you're probably not going to be very popular.
Anybody's cat besides mine have an affinity for plastic? It's the weirdest thing I've ever seen.... I can't leave Zip-lock bags, bubble-wrap or packaged items on the counter, for fear it'll wind up in my kitty's mouth. He doesn't actually eat it, but he leaves teeth marks.
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I have one who eats paper. Paper anything. Computer paper. Magazines. Book pages. I have to be careful where I leave anything, because she's eaten important letters and chewed up some legal documents. I heard a scratching in the middle of the night, got up, and she was starting to work on the cover of an old family Bible. It's like having a two-year-old in the house and I have to put those things out of reach and out of sight.
I also have a cat who chews on the corner of my laptop when I'm propped up in bed. When I tell her, "NO!" she tries to slam the laptop shut.
But, you gotta love them!
I just googled Mrs. Pindable's apples. I thought Rocky Mtn. Chocolate Factory made amazing apples, but Mrs. P's are a work of art. I think I will just have to order 2. Thanks, ladies. Another blog tip that I will most likely love.
Lots of snow today in upstate NY and lots of leftover ham so it was a good day to make potato ham corn cheddar chowder with corn muffins yummmmmm! Looks like Twit doesn't have the 8 cuz we all know her pattern is a twit feast when she DOES have them...I suppose that's a good thing though because as long as her fingers are constantly ticking away on her phone then she is too busy to pull hair or beat kids with a wooden spoon!!
Parent in Lancaster County said...It's like having a two-year-old in the house and I have to put those things out of reach and out of sight.
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Yes, that's it, exactly. My kitty chewed through a presentation portfolio, which meant I had to do a mad dash to Staples before meeting with my client. It was riddled with teeth marks, cover and back!
Incredibly frustrating and inconvenient at times, but we love 'em just the same. :)
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