Dandelion
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All I can tell you that sometimes my sneezes probably sound "stifled, high-pitched..." but they just come out this way. I don't do anything special to make them this way, don't try to squelch them, and don't attempt to turn them into anything. I actually haven't given my sneezes a fraction of a thought until this moment.
I just wouldn't infer any particular intention from the sound of a sneeze.
I'll take your word for it, and hereby consider my world expanded (or at least my horizons broadened with respect to the diversity of sneeze sounds). :p
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You've expanded my world. :laugh:
I think it is sort of like judging genuine laughter--some people don't sound pretty and some sound rather awful, but it is not something that they can control. I have zero control over the sound of my sneezes and how each sneeze evolves. :D
I'm a touch sensitive as my mother used to criticize me for my laughter which she didn't find pretty enough. :angry:
I've expanded your world? I guess my work here is done. :lol:
I wouldn't judge anyone's natural sneezing. What I'm talking about is the deliberate squelching of natural sneezes in an attempt to turn them into something completely unnatural. It's hard to describe this sound - the best I could come up with is "stifled, high-pitched prissy muffle-squeal". It's like a dainty squeak, where the sneeze barely surfaces. Sneezes aren't meant to sound pretty. I'd much rather hear someone let that sneeze rip. :D
I'm sorry your mom criticized your laughter. :grouphug:
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So happy for you and your family! :)
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I find parents who talk to their kids in baby talk or dumbed down talk annoying. Worse, I think they're doing their kids a great disservice. It's pretty sad when you're listening to a parent talk to their 2 year old, and the 2 year old sounds more intelligent than the adult.
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The Office theme song makes me smile and feel all warm and happy inside.
That is a warm and happy theme song! :)
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Yeah, that's it...meaningful! ;)
A public service! I am such a giver!
Well, you said she was amazed. Sounds like a meaningful moment to me! :tongue_smilie:
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I don't think they're funny or cute either. I just think they're sad.
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Low-income working families are the most generous group in America, giving away about 4.5 percent of their income on average, compared with about 2.5 percent among the middle class, and 3 percent among high-income families.
http://www.compassion.com/poverty/charitable-giving.htm
Interesting. Thanks for the link.
The kids had a friend over and she had never written her name in dust. Ds showed her how. :glare: She was amazed and I was a tad mortified that in all her 16 years she'd never seen a layer of dust on a shelf...until my house. :sad:
Don't be mortified! Writing in the dust is fun. You provided a meaningful and long overdue experience for this girl. :p
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Does your DH have a commercial insurance policy covering his business?
If yes, your DH's business insurance should kick in and cover whatever losses aren't covered directly by the driver's insurance company (assuming he has more than just liability coverage). His insurance company can then decide whether it's worth going after the driver (her insurance company or her personal assets) to recover whatever they pay out.
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So, do we mean, "And she's, like, I know, right? And I'm all, Dude, put your pants on!"
Or, "And he was, like, wearing his pants all weird? And it was, like, really awkward?"
That's what I'm wondering.
Like, which is it? :D
They both bother me, and I don't do either. I attribute that to spending so many years leading meetings and workshops, and constant public speaking. I became ultra-aware of "verbal fillers" and pretty much eliminated any fillers from my speech. And yes, it's rampant here as well.
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I just assume they have to sneeze that way or they'd wet themselves. :tongue_smilie:
Ok, there's a point I hadn't considered. :lol:
It's still annoying though. :p
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I judge women who have cutesy sneezes. Some women seem to channel their inner princess when they sneeze and they let out this stifled, high-pitched, prissy muffle-squeal that barely registers as a sneeze. Sneezing is natural - by all means, cover your nose when you sneeze but stop with the prissy sneezing nonsense.
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Totally off topic but since you are getting into fundraising, consider looking into these books:
Fundraising for Social Change by Kim Klein
Reliable Fundraising in Unreliable Times by the same
Donor Centered Fundraising by Penelope Burk
The Accidental Fundraiser by I forget right now who
Another author and fundraiser I think is worth reading is Susan Howlett.
Thank you! :)
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I think that what constitutes a nice lifestyle is much more modest than the most commonly manifested values about consumption in the Western world. It may be a wildly unpopular idea but I really do think that it we often talk out both sides of our mouths on these issues and overestimate what we need and underestimate what we can do.
I can agree with that.
Thanks for the link. This is a subject that's of interest to me, especially now that I'm venturing into the world of fundraising for the nonprofit I'm working with (this is completely new, and admittedly a bit uncomfortable, territory for me).
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I'm not seeing it either.
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No matter the size of the donation or the means of the donor consistently I noticed that those who surrounded themselves with stuff and luxury gave less proportionally and wanted more for the gift (more recognition, ego boosting, entertainment, access to power, specialness and in some cases money from me in other ways, no joke). The people who handed me the largest amounts proportional to their means and absolute dollar value alike were the ones who did not surround themselves gizmos and luxury. There are quiet people giving heavily of their means at all income levels, but consumerism and a fondness for fancy stuff never really seemed to link up with the most generous, quiet types.
I agree that there's likely a correlation between increased materialism/consumerism and decreased charitable giving. It makes sense - people who are focused on *having* and *consuming* will have a harder time parting with their money because it means less having/consuming for them.
However, I don't think that supports the conclusion that all people who live a certain lifestyle (wealthy, luxurious, whatever) are less generous than those who live more simply. I don't get the impression that you (Katie) made that leap in your post - but I've seen many people share that opinion on this board. It's perfectly possible to enjoy a nice lifestyle without being overly materialistic, and still giving very generously to those in need.
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Hahaha! The site awkwardfamilyphotos.com has several of these on there. If you haven't been, you must go. Also, you should checkout peopleofwalmart.com. It will make you feel slightly higher on the food chain.
I went to the People of Walmart site once. Got stuck there for over an hour. Not proud of that, but it really has a way of sucking you in. :p
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Here's one I've found to be highly UO among moms I know irl...
When my kids enter a competition they like to win.
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And I am sick to death of people who think that "we shouldn't keep score because it might make someone feel like they're not a winner."
I totally agree.
Many years ago, I took DS (who was 5 years old at the time) on a playdate at the park with another 5 year old boy and his mom. The playdate got off on the wrong foot when DS said to the other boy "Come on, let's race!" The mom got a weird look on her face, and the other boy refused to join in. DS and I were both confused, until the mom explained "We don't race. Racing is competition, and in our family we discourage competition." She then went on to say that they could run around the park together, but not if it was racing. :confused: We didn't have much fun on that playdate, and never got back together with them again.
I've always enjoyed competition, and have taught my kids that competition is a good thing.
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Those are awesome! :lol:
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In Living Color was the funniest show ever! I laughed 'til I cried every Sunday night my senior year of high school.
I loved In Living Color! Hard to imagine that J. Lo used to be a Fly Girl.
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I just can't imagine living life that way.
That must be incredibly miserable, and exhausting....
I agree.
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But why does anyone care what people at a store say? Why? I just don't get it.
Jesus does not care about stores. I'm pretty sure the mass consumerism and materialism would make him sick. So I don't think he gives a flying flip what people say to you as you exit a store.
Now, if your pastors at church are told to tell you Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas- then talk to me about a war.
I'm just really having a hard time with this. So much sorrow, so much dire need in the world, and Christians, supposed followers of Christ- the man who gave everything he had and laid down his life for those in need- are choosing to spend time and energy trying to get private companies to say different words to them.
Nope. Don't get it.
Because people get hung up on small stuff. In the grand scheme of things, this doesn't matter. But people get fixated on it, someone tells them they should get worked up about it, so they do.
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I'd go to Whole Foods or a natural foods store, and get her some natural skin care products. Personally, I love jojoba oil. It's the main ingredient in many skin care products, and (unlike many other oils) does not cause breakouts. Pure jojoba oil can be purchased pretty inexpensively (I get 100% pure organic jojoba oil for under $10 at my heath food store) and it's wonderful for the skin.
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I don't see it. I think people see what they want to see (or imagine they should be seeing). If you approach others with an open mind and heart, and you don't expect people to "wage war" on your beliefs, that's what you'll find. I think that's true with anything though - your paradigm and expectations shape your experience. :)
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