I love my Kindle. My iPad didn't replace it, because the lit screen hurts my eyes. I can read for hours on my Kindle and my eyes are fine.

I shower before I go to the gym (in the morning) and then I do another quick-rinse shower after my workout. I don't mind the double shower. I'm not self-conscious about smelling bad while I work out, the quick shower afterward is perfectly adequate, and it's a nice cool down.

She should have asked for her chips back when she left. :glare:

Oh. Well, I admit: that's a problem. :bored:

Report the photo. You might be surprised at how quickly FB responds to a complaint.

Yes, but you can have a private facebook account and put zero info and pictures on it. I would open one just for the sake of moderating what is posted by the offending party.

You know, if your main concern is geo-tagging, and the person isn't reasonable, then at some point swipe the person's phone and disable geo-tagging yourself. :D Distract them with some liquor and chocolate cake and let someone else pull off the Secret Mission... It takes about 15 seconds to disable geo-tagging on a phone. If you don't want to do it secretively, then ask if you can see their pictures and hang on to their phone scrolling through pictures for awhile. You should garner plenty of time to disable the geo-tags. Yes, I'm aware that my suggestion isn't the most politically, morally or legally correct solution. :coolgleamA:

Yes, this is more than someone being inconsiderate. Have you tried reporting each offending photo to Facebook? Click on "options" under each photo, and click on "report/remove tag." Then checkmark "I want this photo removed from Facebook." You can then choose a reason. I have done this once and the photo was removed almost immediately, and never reposted (by the original poster).

I do think that the saints should choose to respect the authority of the church leadership where they attend, but the Bible does place limits on that authority. Paul stated it the simplest: "Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ." That's quite a stipulation. Interestingly enough, Clarke's Commentary places that verse contextually with the previous chapter instead of chapter 11. The last verse of chapter 10 says, "Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved." That really should sum up the attitude of a good leader. The things they do and teach should never be for their own profit, but for the profit of others. Later in Galatians 1:8-9, it was also stated that even if an "angel from heaven" preached another Gospel, the saints were not to listen. In Acts 17:10-11, the Bereans were admired because (upon hearing preaching and teaching) they "searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so." In other words, they made sure the preaching/teaching lined up with scripture, with scripture having the final authority. We have a saying in our house: "Be a Berean." Scripture is the filter through which we sift doctrines and teachings. Regarding accountability, our pastor consults with a board on everything, and brings very big decisions before the church. Accountability is very important and protects both the leadership and the saints. I wouldn't trust a leader who was unwilling to be accountable to others. The "my way or the highway" types are immature and narcissistic, both of which disqualifies a man for leadership. Titus 1:6-9 and I Timothy 3:1-13 list the qualifications for bishops, deacons and their wives, and one of those qualifications is that he have a "good report of them which are without." It seems rare these days, to find church leaders who are willing to keep themselves accountable to the secular community and make sure they have a good report even there. Bottom line, it is scriptural for church leadership to be accountable to God, scripture, to the saints and even to the community. Even in a church where there is one pastor and no elders or associate leadership, the pastor is still directly accountable to the saints. That takes humility and a leader who lacks that humility lacks leadership qualifications, biblically speaking.

LOL!!! :laugh: I know that bad taste and accidental flashing happens, but generally speaking, women wear clothing that at least mostly conceals their underwear and bras. I guess I think of underclothes as something personal that only the wearer and their partner[s?] sees. What is the recommended alternative to pretty, sexy or cute underclothes? Women must wear plain cotton granny panties or risk being accosted? If I wear panties that say "Sure Thing", but only my husband sees them, how does that contribute to my risk of being raped? For that matter, if I wear any type of sexy underwear that only my husband sees, how does that contribute to my risk of being raped? I don't see what this has to do with a "rape culture."

I don't know any girls or women who walk around publicly in their underwear on a regular basis (at all!), so what does it matter what their underwear looks like? And what on earth does what women wear UNDER their clothing have to do with them getting raped?

Don't, don't, don't compare yourself to others!!! No one is perfect, no matter what kind of picture they put out for the public eye. Each family is different and what matters to your family might not matter to ours and vice versa. In our house, it's important that we have dinner together, but at your house it might be more important that you gather at the football field or for a game of soccer. Cleaning: I try very hard to have a neat and organized home, but with a household of 6, 2 small dogs, 1 lab, and 2 cats, it is an ongoing battle. Usually our home is passably neat on a daily basis, with the exception of my daughters' room, :glare: and it only looks "perfect" when we're having company or during the holidays. There are tricks to making it look that way, especially on short notice, but bottom line our home looks lived in on most days. Of course I don't post pictures of messy, unmade beds or sinks full of dishes on facebook and since the house is neat as a pin when company arrives, they will perceive that we are very neat people. Cooking: My husband and I both love to cook, so yes--we can turn even cheap, simple meals into something very tasty. However, not everyone is naturally a good cook and so then you are stuck with either bland or burned foods on an ongoing basis or you have to depend on things that are pre-seasoned or pre-cooked. I have a friend who is in her late 40's and still struggles with cooking. Most of it has to do with her absent-mindedness, and frankly it's probably safer for her to NOT have anything simmering on the stove all day, lest she turn up the heat, walk away and burn the house down. Budgeting: When I HAVE to, I keep my grocery budget minimal, but when I don't have to? I spend what I want and I don't feel guilty about it. When I have the money, I buy organic foods, but when I don't--I don't. I do little things to help the environment like using my reusable tote bags at the grocery store and buy milk in glass bottles that can be recycled, but I don't kill myself trying to do everything eco-friendly. My oldest sister and her family love books and movies and in the evenings they are either curled up on the couch reading or curled up on the couch watching Bones or X-Files. They aren't very well off, and their food is never gourmet. My middle sister keeps her house very, very neat and every meal is an adventure--but I doubt she has time to go to football games. I mean, really, who cares? As long as your children are happy and healthy and your family loves one another, does it matter if you have perfectly styled hair and the perfect Christmas decorations on your mantel? Does it really matter if you serve beans and cornbread twice a week instead of something that looks like it walked off the table of an upscale restaurant? We each have to prioritize according to what works for our family and with our own personal values. Don't measure yourself against other people and don't allow other people to judge you or make you feel inadequate. :grouphug:

Did you buy one of their crocheted bags? I bought one of those this past spring for a trip, and mine ripped as well (and then the yarn unraveled). I was very disappointed with it. :glare: My leather one is still going strong, though.

I think it's a great bag, although I'm partial to The Sak. I love a cross body, and the fact that it's slim-lined is a plus. Leather gets better with age, so you should easily get another five years. :D

My daughter has a 1" Chi and uses it to make loose curls. It's important to use thin strands of hair. If you curl thick pieces (e.g., get in a hurry!) it won't work very well.