Have heard this before too and it does hurt. Hugs, chocolate, fast walks, crying, late nights talking to husband, that sort of thing got me through that it. You'll get through it, she will too. When they are that age, adults, but still don't get it...there is no reasoning with them. In response, I learned to say things like, "and your point is...?" And, "I see." Or "Oh, I didn't realize you felt that way." A few times I said things like, "I'm done. I have to go to bed. I'm sorry if you think I don't care." The door is actually over there; after our children turn 18, they can walk on. None of ours ever just left though because they saw there was a different way than blaming mom and dad for all the bad things in their lives. We only went through this with one of our kids, so far. There's still time for a couple of them to be like this but I don't think they will. Virtual hugs. Do something for yourself. And take a break.

Wouldn't it be weird if you started running her dogs, taking them for walks, throwing them snacks and treats over the fence?? I'm no help. We have the same sort of issue except the yard isn't right next to our house, they are at the house next to the house in back of us. We can hear these two little dogs yip yapping any time of day or night and I think they are far enough away that we've gotten used to it. They are let out late for 15 to 30 minutes. yap yap yap. yap. yap yap. you know the routine! Dumb @ss dog owner not dogs, IMHO.

I think I would mail it to the address on the license...however, I once found a medical insurance card in a used book I bought and I called the insurance company to see what they wanted done with it. Frequently I have to ask people at my job to show me their license and about 20% of the time they will say it is not the correct address. So, there's that too. The police or DMV would likely shred it, wouldn't they?

never mind

I feel for you since I went through it twice this year. Maybe you will find something right as you are giving up, that's how it was for me both times. One outfit I bought was right at the knee, the other was to the ankles. I didn't have to worry about needing a shrug though. Seriously, I was worried about the style, color, or what level of formal. It was all fine.

Our stylist left 3 years ago and we are (my daughters and I) still dissatisfied with every place we try. She moved halfway across the country so no chance we'll follow her. My daughters went to the place our stylist worked a few weeks ago and were treated badly right away. So they left. I feel your pain. No one has the right to talk to you or your son like that. You mentioned that you said you were a lost cause and I hate it when we feel like we have to stoop to their level and play their stupid control game. I've been publicly shamed sitting in the stylist chair before too. Never again, @ MEmama!

Can't wait to hear about your hike! Super mix/trail mix. Remember, in "A Walk in the Woods," by Bill Bryson, he packed junk food. Twinkies, cheetos, etc. I would die eating like that. But TEHO. Can you pack stuff similar to what you'd have a in a 72 hour kit (which is for emergencies)? I'd be worried I'd be packing stuff that has too much packaging. Good luck. Stay safe!

What dog food do you like Honestly, I prefer cat chow

first I heard of it, except in the other thread where the mom's son was so sick from something else. Bumping to boost awareness.

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There are some history videos I came across recently full of stories I had never heard and details that explain how some of the places got their names. I will see if I can find it and post it later. Much later.

My problem is that I don't like to see threads go unanswered. I get migraines with no pain. It becomes hard for me to see or focus on what I am exactly looking at, like a tiny blind spot that isn't blind, I can't explain it. Or most of the time what happens is that I'll see jiggy jagged ultra bright white/blue lines that pulsate. I don't take anything for it since it doesn't happen too often. So, I'm sorry I couldn't answer to your problem.

I didn't know about the Acadian Expulsion. How heartbreaking. There was a song, "Acadian Driftwood," about the Expulsion, written and played by The Band in the 1970s. I never knew about that part of Canadian/American history.

moonflower, good timing on this subject. I've wanted to go to Maine for a very long time and have never been. When we moved here (TX) a guy that I wasn't friends with yet told me that I had come here with my east coast attitude. I didn't know what he meant for a few years until I started acting more Texan. I used to be blunt, abrupt, and wanted every conversation that took place in public in stores, etc. to be as to the point as possible. I didn't want to know about your puppy, your aunt, your truck, the weather, the price of food at the other market, etc. etc. Now? I act like a Texan. I say y'all. My voice twangs when I don't mean for it too. Most people here are nice enough and will tell me things I didn't need to know. I used to want people to be direct, now I don't care. This place was a definite culture shock. I can only imagine what a shock it would be to move to Maine from here. Thanks for a good thread. Just about breaks my heart to hear about the bad attitudes.

One of my daughters has been mistaken for being male. She is clearly curvy like a female, but she has worn her hair fairly short and not worn makeup or earrings and people do mistake her for a guy. When she wears makeup, it doesn't matter how short her hair is, you can tell she's female. These are some very good responses. I like "I'm not a sir."

I do not think it is normal. Possible to even be suffering from a sort of addiction to milk, the hormones...?

Buy low fat milk. That might lessen the consumption. Or suggest the cow you saw for sale in the classifieds. Look at the label. Determine amount needed for daily consumption for each person in the household. Buy only the amount of milk needed for every 3 or 4 days. There are 6 people living in my home. We buy a gallon of milk maybe once a week. Two of us don't drink milk at all, EVER.

The other house I was referring to at first was our first house in TX. That was a different house (after the first one) where hubs lost his job and we got a contract a week later. We were moving to the job but since the house hadn't sold yet the employer said no more, we're done, and he lost the job. All of our equity -- gone. Survival and paying debts.

It was a really nice house. 4/2.5/2 and 2 bonus rooms, on almost 2 acres, outdoor fireplace on covered patio, indoor fireplace, high ceilings, ceiling fans. New owners replaced carpeting with wood flooring and even though the ceiling fixtures were already really nice and expensive, those were replaced too. Such waste. They fenced part of the yard. Most of the wooded area was taken out, the dry stream filled in (how's that flash flooding working out for y'all?). Then four more houses were put in across the street (we had a wide open field view) and two on the other side of the woods. Because hubs was losing income we had to sell. So, we had it at it's best. But reality is, many are still losing their homes. Hubs lost his job and we sold the house a week later. Our world has been crumbling for the last three years.

When your house payment is what you think is a nice price (I think our mortgage payment was about $800-$900 monthly), but then are told that your taxes are XYZ and will be spread out over the year added to your house/mortgage payment, and it is $300-$500 MORE than what your actual house payment is...yes, you can get taxed out of your house. That was our reality and it went up every year. We bought our new home for $200,000 10 years ago. We sold it 2 years later for $220k. It was sold 2 years later, then again, and again. The last price it sold for was $290k. That's quite a price jump over a 10 year period. I can't imagine what the taxes are for that place now.

What a sweet and tender thing. So very happy for you and your family. Congratulations is just not even big enough! It sounds like baby is doing very well. Edited to add: did you mention your due date?

Stay inside. Melt. Leave.

So sorry, Quill. About your loss and the historical loss, the families' losses. Ellicott CIty was a cool place. ?

In our state if you don't show up they can fine you. There were a couple of hundred people the first day that showed up when a family member went for jury duty recently. He was excused within the hour without his even having to seek exemption. Very sorry you are having childcare issues. Dig around your state, county, city websites about jury duty. Call them. Ask to speak to a judge. I'd even suggest you go to the courthouse and see who is available to speak to you.

My library consortium doesn't have it, will recommend it. Is it really that good? I'm in a place I never thought I'd be in, I can't imagine how my husband feels. He's facing a lot of health problems that seemed to sneak up on him quickly. Things could be worse, but they aren't like they used to be.