[Is this rude or not?]

Betty can buy me a muffin if she wants. I love muffins.

[TLC can't get enough of the Duggars...]

Perhaps someone should start a poll about whether or not people find the term "xian" to be offensive.

 

If nothing else, shouldn't the x be capitalized if it is referring to Christ?

The use of Greek uncials (capitals) or minuscules (lower case) does not follow the same conventions as English.

[TLC can't get enough of the Duggars...]

Would people be equally offended by the use of Ó¨ to refer to God? I have used it myself when writing quickly taking notes or such.

[PSA: Sometimes the 14 items or fewer is the only lane open]

You need to perfect the stare, shake head, and look away routine. Other customers are not the line police.

[Writing Strands vs Write Source]

Oh, I would love to have met Dave personally. Did you get his teaching tapes that go along with levels 1-4? I know they are no longer available. Strangely, when I called WS, they said they didn't know he put out teaching tapes. I am so glad I still have mine.

 

Pam

I heard Dave Marks give a vendor talk at a convention about 15 years ago. One of the few useful and memorable talks I ever heard.

[What do you have too much of? Maybe even h̶o̶a̶r̶d̶ collect a little?]

dust bunnies

Everyone needs a pet.

[TLC can't get enough of the Duggars...]

Good for them. Not everyone is interested in the Kardashian sisters or the Real Housewives of Wherever.

 

Why should their own livelihood disappear because one of their brothers is a degenerate?

Exactly. They can be boring and infuriating in their own right.

[TLC can't get enough of the Duggars...]

Go. Away.

[Opposite sex friendships?]

I am somewhat surprised that the working assumption seems to be that one cannot develop an attraction if other adults are present. I think passing attractions can happen under any circumstances. Yes, time together may provide more opportunity to stray, but more than opportunity is necessary. One also has to decide to entertain the idea of an affair and plan positive steps to make it happen. Ironically, I would think that depending upon external barriers, rather than internal personal conviction could leave one more vulnerable to an affair rather than less. Circumstances do not relieve one of maintaining a personal moral standard.

[Opposite sex friendships?]

If we lived in a place where dd's friends weren't allowed to play with her anymore because I had a friend who was a SAHD, we would move. Seriously. That's ridiculous and no one should have to live like that. And if I couldn't move for whatever reason, I would stand up to those people because letting bullies dictate your behavior is not a good way to get them to stop.

I may be showing my age, but as soon as I read your post this song started playing in my head.

http://youtu.be/aOZPBUu7Fro

[Opposite sex friendships?]

The woman who said something just caught me so off guard I don't think I handled it well. She pretty much gave me a list of reasons why she knew our relationship was doomed to move into inappropriate territory. Her final reason was that my 3yr old was so comfortable with him that it wasn't a good sign. I told her that my 3yr old does spend time with him and really likes him. Not sure where she was going with that.

 

Well, I would definitely be looking into cutting someone out of my life, but it would not be the the homeschooling parent with whom I had a good relationship. What she said was incredibly intrusive and inappropriate. I would actively take steps to never again engage in one-on-one conversation with her. If she brought the topic up again, I would cut it off or walk away.

[Cowspiracy]

There are a few venison farms here but yeah the fencing is huge. Also there are a lot in nz.

When we were in NZ lamb was a standard meat. We also semi-regularly had farmed venison. Lots of sausages, mostly not pork. Chicken was relatively expensive.

[Which kitchen faucet do you like and why?]

I have not had good luck with Moen faucets. In the past year we replaced our countertop and faucet and put in this one. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Pfister-Cantara-1-Handle-Pull-Out-Sprayer-Kitchen-Faucet-in-Polished-Chrome-F-534-7CRC/205471292?MERCH=REC-_-NavPLPHorizontal1_rr-_-NA-_-205471292-_-N It is my second Pfister faucet and I have been pleased with both.

[When did young men stop being referred to as master?]

It's a Southern thing. My neighbor wanted my kids to address her as Miss Firstname. Oh well, happy to oblige.

 

But I had one of my college students address me as Miss Firstname. He said "I did not know how else to call you". Seriously? Your professor is not your kindergarten teacher.

"Dr. Last name works."

[WWYD? Update in post #28]

I will go even further and say that even if Kid B did not "confess" to not completing the final project, he had every right to get the gift card. The manager gave the cards for his own reasons, to drum up repeat business and create good will in the community. None of that would be accomplished by playing the "enforcer" for another organization's rules. It was a participation award.

 

Coordinator is controlling. I also would not have appreciated the passive-aggressive "do what you think best" comment. Continued participation by the coordinator might cause me to reconsider my family's particapation in future years.

[Josh Duggar checked himself into rehab]

We need a Duggar in the White House!!

Housecleaning staff?

[Are you really a Christian? ... interesting article]

I doubt it is an effective strategy to attempt to scold random internet strangers into the Kingdom of God.

[Are you really a Christian? ... interesting article]

Who is this writer and why should I care what he thinks?

[s/o Duggar mess--Do you think courtship contributed? Does c-ship skip pair bonding?]

I remember hearing about the 12 steps years ago on the Dr. Dobson radio program. Even then, when I was more amenable to those views, I thought the list sounded strangely deterministic. Interesting to note now that some types of interactions are completely ignored.

[Josh Duggar in the news yet again]

No Josh, you are not the "Biggest Hypocrite Ever". You're not superlative in anything.

[Ohio Graduation Process - law question]

Well, truth be told, I didn't do anything. Once they were done, I just stopped sending anything in. In fact, since the purpose of the NOI is to be excused from compulsory attendance, once my youngest turned 16 I quit doing anything. They have all gone on to college and graduated so it worked out fine for us.

[The Duggars to do a new show counseling sexual abuse victims? Please let this be false or an Onion story. Please?]

The Duggars WANT to do a show. They need the income. I seriously doubt anything will ever come of it. TLC is crass and opportunistic but not stupid.

[random question of the day: Introverts do you feel as if people have a problem with your introversion?]

I think extroverts have the problem. Why can't they be content in themselves?

(Only being somewhat facetious.)

[Want to help with a fun poll?]

ABBA

 

ETA : Epic Fail. How embarrassing. I blame dementia.

[Catholic and Mormon are cults!!! Donald Trump for President!!]

NO POLITICAL POSTS!!!