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of the Princess Diaries fame. NOT, Not the movie. Really. exa---main character ponders the question of getting a Brazillian wax before a date? Hello? High School character with prob middle school audience. Another of her books explains how the teenaged character relieves stress by masturb---ting (not sure what the filters will let me type). OK, maybe a valid topic at some point but I sure would have liked to know it was in the book before my 7th grader read it! I believe in prereading until at least high school--and some still even then! Edited to add that I also agree that trying to convince him is pointless--what is it Impish says about wrestling pigs?

I used apple cider vinegar too. ONLY apple cider vinegar helped here---gnats totally ignored reg vinegar

My Friend Flicka. I nearly choked doing a read aloud on that one. Strange that I didn't remember any of the strong language from reading it as a child.

Chris in VA wholeheartedly. my nephew has gone down this road--sadly is still going down this road. How my sister wishes she could have addressed the problems head on when it first began. Becasue of custodial isssues she couldn't. She believes the 'soft' approach only excaberated his addiction. Best Wishes for you and your family

If I choose to text while driving, and I end up running into someone, then I am hit with the consequences. No law needed. I could not possibly disagree with this more. A person's 'right' to text while driving does not supersede my right for my loved ones as well as myself to have the safest driving conditions possible. Texting individuals are 23 times more likely to be involved in an accident than nontexting drivers. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10296992-94.html Willfully driving and texting on the premise that the consequences are your own is both irresponsible and foolish. The consequences aren't only yours--you are knowingly taking the chance of maiming/killing or at the very least traumatizing the person you run into. My guess (hope) is that this is a theoretical argument used to illustrate your point. But I think that this is a poor analogy for your point of personal accountability.

I am so sorry--I thank your son for his service to our country

The store manager is Jessica Madhelia. Send her a link to this discussion. Truly. For every poster on this thread there's more people reading it.There are over 5000 views to this thread already. I think any responsible store manager would WANT to know about this. If only so the store can clarify their postion, and prevent similar situtions in the future. (edited to add--I don't mean clarify on here exactly. Better signs, employee training, etc) I would be so upset esp with the police. Yes, they had to respond and yes, the officer has a right to his parenting style. As do you. And your daughter? What if she needs to call the police one day? Her fear is not a good thing.

I have no advice but sending loving thoughts and prayers for your daughter and you. :grouphug: NanDell

Thank you both, esp for the letter draft. It looks perfect. And, it is confusing. It's not uncommon for the superviser to ask the person to write up a letter and they'll sign it. Thanks again--I don't know what I'd do without this board. Nandell

My sister got fired from her job as a insurance processor. This was a very high stress job. Her immediate supervisor has said she would give her a reference and it makes sense to get it in a letter. My mind is a blank--I would greatly appreciate anyone's input on how to structure just a basic recomm. letter. these are the main points --high stress job\ --employed over year --positive review and received yearly bonus\ team player--jard worker so why did she get fired? High pressure expectations--if her quality was sufficient, her numbers were not. If her numbers were the right amount, then the qualitiy was not. **sigh** this is not happening at a good time but she has to move on-hopefully with a positive reference Anyone want to take a stab? Nandell

easy vote for me too.

I can recommend a fabulous pediatric dentist in Richardson...a bit too far, perhaps, but he is awesome! He was once named best ped. dentist in Dallas, teaches at the dental school and could handle my child's rare and difficult dental disorder. His name is Dr. Robert Morgan. He has an office in Irving as well, which would be closer to Mansfield. We've also had very good experiences with him.

As in, Do you have any candy fer me? Makes me want to smash something. nan

-given a shot I'm a nurse) to Roy Orbison (Pretty woman song) -Been on a movie shoot with Gary Coleman (Diff Strokes) and got to talk wiht him at various times -Met and spent time with the angry small guy on Elf--can't remember his name right now -Got to meet the Barney du jour when my dd did a shoot there -Met Norbert Butz at one of my dd's productions from Wicked (Fiora) and Rent--he was so nice and patient--the kids almost mobbed him

I'd really like to make the sauce for the yummi rice and beans dish someone posted (sorry, can't remember who). It calls for nutritional yeast. I'm assuming that's like Brewers Yest but I can't find it anywhere. I've tried grocery store and 2 whole food type stores. Suggestions?

I find it fairly easy to redirect (frequently!) the children in my life. Not so easy some of the adults in my life. However, as I have pondered the situation since my original post, I am aware that it is one more symptom of a larger relationship issue. :sad: Thanks for listening, friends.

the people in your life aren't interested in listening? I'm a very good listener--I ask questions-listen actively. I consciously work to not interrupt and to not rush past what the speaker is saying to get my message across. I try and model active listening but just modeling doesn't seem to work. Sometimes I interject to make them listen but--it's not the same. What ways have you found that helps the people in your life become a better listener to you? edited to add---mostly this is with people close to me. Ironically, people not as close listen and seem to value my input and thoughts

do not touch my hair------The more brief and firm you are, the better. Explanations aren't necessary. Teach her now to firmly say No-hands off! Don't touch me. Sadly, there are people out there that would like to do more than touch hair, that count on the 'I don't know what to say--I don't want to hurt feelings--etc" reaction so they can do as they will. I love the kidney comment. I agree that if people feel free to comment advise-badger about her charity giving, she should feel free to comment-advise-badger them about theirs. And as a mom, I'd have no trouble helping her in that conversation.

a trilogy involved with Roll of Thunder. I love To Kill a Mockingbird and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Of course,those are more recent history times than you mentioned

both auditioned and been in shows. They will likely put him in improv situational scripts to see what he can do. Encourage him to speak directly to the interviewers if he doesn't understand what they want; most interviewers appreciate kids asking real questions(versus silly or notice me questions) to clarify. Depending on your child's age, you can do things before the audition like-- pretend you've come home from the store and you find a big present on the doorstep. Act it out as: surprised--scared--mad--happy--elated. How would a surprised person talk-what would their voice sound like--how would they move their body--etc, etc. If your child is younger just focus on acting their emotions. Show me happy--sad--scared--uh-oh I'm in trouble look--would you be my friend look--mommie pleaaase look-etc. Encourage him to show the emotion with his body language and voice. Don't over practice for the audition and, most of all, keep it fun for you and your child. Good luck with the audition.

3 1/2 hours straight. We had floor tickets and got to interact with members (Angus!) when they came out to the audience. I was grateful to have the earplugs some one on the board suggested for my one daughter and I. Neither of us like loud. loud music for long periods of time. The earplugs made it perfect level for us. Amazing light show.

We're going to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert in only 2 hours. I can't wait.

we carried bags of food to give out . We used the bags that newspapers come in and stocked it with the individual tuna-to-go packages,crackers, dried fruit packages, energy bars, packages of applesauce, canned fruits, cookies, even chocolate etc. Plus a bottled water or juice. When people came up to the car window to ask, we would explain that we didn't have cash for them but would offer one of the food sacks instead. My kids loved it when people would accept~they got to see first hand the good their efforts made. However, you wouldn't believe how many people asking for money for "food" turned these down and even acted offended by the offer of food instead of money. We support our local shelters and our church helps fund a food bank.

structure will be changing. not sure if it's positive, negative, or just changed. :001_smile: I am a RN out of the workforce for over 10 years. In Jan I start a 4 month RN refresher course with the intent to go back to work full time. I was hoping to wait until my kids were graduated but we really need the income now. My husband has been retired the last 8 years but I've always done the majority of homeschooling. Obviously, that will be changing. My oldest is doing Keystone HS with dual CC classes; my youngest will be a K-12 9th grader next year, although she is auditioning in March for a highly competitive performing arts school. If she gets accepted, that means even more changes! I'm both excited and nervous about how this will change our family dynamics. In the meantime, I'm trying to get projects done that we've been putting off. This week I'm cleaning our a rental storage building that we've needed to get out of for years. :blush: