Imprimis
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What did you think of this book?
It was a book I had heard recommended many times & very highly. I so wanted to love & enjoy this book. I just knew I would love it. And yet, after reading it, I didn't. I didn't even really like it very much.
Well, I think he is a gifted writer, however, there were parts of the book I found a bit disturbing---the relationship with the young girl being one of them. Plus, it seemed a bit disjointed to me.
I'm with you in that I thought I would like it a lot more than I actually did.
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Really, I had no idea people actually used those nasty convenience foods to really feed their families with on a regular basis, in the 70's or any other time. My, what you learn on the internet.
My mom was the queen of convenience foods. I grew up eating a lot of Hamburger Helper (the hash one, with little diced dehydrated potatoes and onions), vienna sausages (my fave as a kid), cream chipped beef in a boiling bag that Mom would throw over toast, bologna sandwiches, Bugles (that I used to put on all my fingers and pretend I was either a witch or a fancy lady with long nails depending on my mood...), TV dinners, pot pies, Moon pies....just a lot of .....junk.
However, my mom was actually a good cook, believe it or not. She made wonderful roast dinners every Sunday, a yummy hamburger soup with fresh veggies, the best lasagna with a homemade sauce, and Pulla, a delicious Finnish sweet bread.
I think she was just too worn out to have the energy to cook much, as she worked full-time on the night shift (11-7).
Fun thread!
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The Chosen Chaim Potok
Love in the Time of Cholera Gabriel Marquez
Atonement Ian McEwan
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We avoid buying products made in China when we can. But it's difficult to find things like toasters, dolls, electronics, purses (to name a few....) that are not made in China. I spent months looking for a toaster not made in China. I eventually found one, but it was ridiculously expensive. So we bought a Chinese made one....
Most reasonably priced purses are made in China. For that matter, even some of the higher-priced designer lines---Michael Kors, Dooney and Bourke, Coach, even, are manufacturing in China. Crazy.
And dolls. Most dolls are now made in China . One of the few doll companies that hasn't moved their manufacturing to China is Kathe Kruse of Germany. They are pricey, but so is American Girl, and AG's dolls are made in China, for pete's sake!
I do read labels. I never (knowingly) buy food made in China. Weirdly enough, I found out my local supermarket's organic label canned beans were made in China. Found out after I bought several cans and opened them up to make soup :glare:.
There are many reasons I try to avoid the "made in China" label---concerns of safety and human rights violations being just two of them. But, it's very hard to go completely "China-free." So, we aren't.
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Dd is about half way through The Count of Monte Cristo and says the storyline is fascinating, the writing descriptive, and she is surprised at how much she is enjoying this book. I have never read it, (have started it a few times...) but it's on my "need to read" list.
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Prayers for all of you.
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Any stories? good or bad, I don't care.
Mine's a good one :001_smile:. After I had my second child, I was sent for an ultrasound after complaining of lower back pain. They discovered an "almost golf-ball size" anterior uterine fibroid. My ob/gyn said we would just watch it. Well, about a year and a half later I had another U/S, and they found no sign of the fibroid.
I haven't had another and had no complications from that one. That was over 10 years ago.
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A REAL magic wand. One that really does stuff.
Well, I can help you with this one ;). We have this wand Musical Fairy Wand, Chinaberry, and it works like a tuning fork. When you tap it on any surface it makes a lovely "tiinng" sound.
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Thank you. This looks delicious! Dd is (mostly) a vegetarian, and I'm always looking for new recipes.
Do you also have the link for naan? We love naan, but have never had it homemade.
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Well, we don't eat raw garlic daily, but as soon as someone in the house starts to feel like they are getting sick, we all eat a clove or two a day for a few days. I chop it fine, or use a garlic press, and sprinkle it on pizza (the kids' favorite way to eat raw garlic), or put it on toast, french bread, or mix it in with vegetables.
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If you can't say anything nice ,don't say anything at all." The second thing that to me is a clear sign that one is in the presence of a gentleman is a refusal to tolerate, or allow to come from one's mouth any racial slur, ethnic slur,sexual identity slur , gender bias, mental impairment slang and the like, or otherwise distasteful reference to a condition that one is simply born with. A gentleman and a scholar would never use those terms nor tolerate bigotry from others by permitting those words to be uttered in his presence without a response indicating his refusal to accept such language and bias. A gentleman never bullies, belittles nor permits another to do so.
:iagree:. I will add that the above attributes are not only admirable in men, but, in women, as well.
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So anyway, anybody seen anything similar? Also does anyone know about the quality of the toys from Magic Cabin?
Thanks!!
Everything we have purchased from the Magic Cabin has been very high quality. While they are on the expensive side, they do have a good selection of toys/dolls/crafts not made in China.
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My kids, at three, enjoyed playing Hi-Ho Cherry-O (counting game), and Candyland (colors).
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I come from a family of yellers. However, we yell *all the time*! My husband is always saying "why are you yelling?" And I say "I'm not yelling, I'm just expressing emotion!" We have loud voices to begin with, that doesn't help (a speech therapist told my aunt it is due to our very high palates).
We are quite loud, too. And, we probably can't blame high palates. I like to blame the Italian part of my heritage ;). Yes, we yell at times, we also laugh a lot, LOUDLY, also. That's just us. And it works...
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While the big ones aren't great for pie use, the seeds are terrific for roasting!
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Okay, so I had the title of the game a little wrong. It's Memoir 44, not Memoirs 44.
http://www.daysofwonder.com/memoir44/en/
I looked into it at the above site, but purchased it at our local family game store, Funfinity (for $50). (Ouch...but it was worth it...we were studying WWII together...)
I highly recommend it. If you have further questions, let me know.
This looks really interesting. Thanks for the link!
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Thanks so much. We learned about Brunelleschi (and his dome!) while studying the Medicis. This looks wonderful.
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If you really want to treat yourself, the FPEA convention is held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. Google it; it's gorgeous! The offer a really great rate for convention attendees. I think the speakers there are pretty nice, too. The resort has a lovely spa ...
Yes, it is an awesome location. I really enjoy the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort AND the FPEA convention. Plus, even if you think you're not interested in visiting WDW (it's dangerously close to the convention site ;)), there are some incredible restaurants at the Disney resorts.
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My ds, 11 in a couple of weeks, wants (or already has and loves!):
Airsoft stuff
iPod touch
Lego Mindstorms and regular Lego blocks
Swiss Army knife
video games
Percy Jackson book series
guitar, picks, guitar bag, stand, distortion pedal, amp, etc.
Spy stuff
RipStik, skateboard
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My scents of choice are always citrusy, spicy, or woodsy. I don't like sweet or flowery fragrances.
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Well, your backing needs to be larger than the top. Six inches wider and six inches longer is ideal, so you have an extra three inches of fabric all the way around.
Since your quilt is 41x45, I would make the backing 47 inches wide,and 51 inches long.
Here's a link that teaches how to do that Quilt Backing Tips and Techniques
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Hey, who is the skater in your house? I like your avatar. My boys skate. A local indoor park closed for a long time, has recently re-opened and they are thrilled!
Thank you. Ds is the skater, dd was the photographer, and her vantage point was the ground. :001_smile:
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But (gently), Tina, this is a red herring to the discussion. The choices aren't "overpraise" or "emotionally batter".
Your comparison is like those who say I'd rather see a kid get a needed swat on the bottom than be screamed at. :001_huh:
You're right, Joanne. I should have left out the, "I would rather hear..." part of my post. That was just a knee-jerk reaction to the strong feelings the poster had toward the phrases, "you're so wonderful," and "you're so special," as I truly believe good parenting can include praise such as that at times.
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Families are different. I nearly want to puke when I hear the "you're so wonderful, you're so beautiful, you're so special" school of parenting.
Your first three words seem to contradict the rest of the quote above. Families are different, and perhaps there are times when "you're so wonderful" is exactly how a parent feels about his/her child, and wants to express that feeling in words.
I would certainly rather hear a parent offer praise to a child (even if it may seem over-the-top) than verbally abuse a child, belittle a child, swear at child, etc. Now, that type of parenting is what makes me feel ill.
What's on the menu for your Christmas dinner?
in General Education Discussion Board
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Probably a standing rib roast. I have made one the last couple of years (using Paula Deen's Foolproof recipe, btw), and it has been well-received. As far as the rest of the dinner goes, I have no idea. Heck, I don't even have Thanksgiving planned out yet.