I went googling because there really should be a word for #2. The closest I found was Religious Exclusivism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_exclusivism https://epages.wordpress.com/2010/03/24/theology-of-religions-pluralism-inclusivism-exclusivism/ It's not perfect, because the "religion" in the definition would have to have a hell component to make it fit. For #1, I really don't think there is one. Like mentioned in one of the answers in the below link, I think any academic discussing Christianity would have to set out a definition at the beginning of the discussion. https://www.reddit.com/r/AcademicBiblical/comments/4d4j9c/what_is_an_academic_definition_of_christian/

I will probably post on the chat board, but I thought I'd start a more generic thread here. Ds is a voracious reader and sometimes a story can raise one's mood. He's looking for something right now. His comment via text: My response: He mostly reads fantasy, but any recommendations are welcome and might appeal to others, too.

Jann, we're thinking of you constantly. I can't imagine the pain of not knowing. Hoping for your miracle, too. :grouphug:

I think a restaurant gift card could still be good. They can use it right away if it works out, but if not, they will have it for a break later. Does she have kids? Sometimes a care pack for the kids to keep them busy can be really helpful while the adults grieve and deal with practicalities.

Thanks for sharing. I personally know how hard it is to find research subjects that fit parameters. I've forwarded it on to others I know with college students.

Just a note (I know this doesn't apply to OP's dd)...there is no CLEP test for Physics, so if students don't take the AP before starting college, there is no other way out unless there is a departmental exemption.

I like it, though it is more set up on the privacy side than the caregiving side. One thing to think about if you are building and have a choice, is where the utilities and breaker box are. If you have frequent power or other issues (turning off water outside, etc.), make sure that you don't have to go into the other family's living space every time there is a problem. Ideally these would be in the laundry/utility room or other public space.

My sister uses http://www.bringfido.com to find dog friendly places. She also used to keep a copy of the AAA PetBook in her car: http://www.aaa.com/petbook/ . Though with smartphones, I don't know if it is as useful now. Since you are moving so much, I don't know if it would help, but we've been finding AirBnB and VRBOs that are dog friendly. Our last vacation we had a small fenced backyard in downtown Asheville. I don't think I'd do a kennel. I would pay for someone to stay at the house, or someone to keep her at their house. Is she a specific breed? Maybe a local rescue could put you in touch with someone who would love to have an extra for a month.

I'm so sorry, Jann. Hoping your family gets good news very soon. :grouphug: :grouphug:

My ds loved biochemistry (and is a freshman neuroscience major now) Howard Hughes Medical Institute has some wonderful educational materials. Ds loved the Holiday Lecture DVDs, and they are free for streaming on their Biointeractive site: https://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive More here: https://www.hhmi.org/educational-materials I really think you could make an entire course from their materials. ETA: Before streaming was a thing, I signed up as a teacher at HHMI and got the DVDs free. We also still get their quarterly magazine with research and education information, including programs for young people. Everything from HHMI has always been free.

One confouding factor here is cost of living. Most community college grads probably stay local, and thus have local salary ranges. So it seems that community college grads do better in NYC and CA, but that salary is equivalent to much less somewhere like Georgia or Kansas. Overall it is good to see decent salaries coming out of CCs, though.

The Atlanta NAACP Rally is streaming live on a local news station. Not the best camera work, but some good stuff. The only drama I've seen so far is someone passed out from the heat. http://www.11alive.com/news/local/georgia-naacp-holds-news-conference-on-police-shootings/324776897 (You may have to click the red Live Stream banner at the top.)

The last NAACP event in Atlanta was peaceful (though a traffic headache, but every event in Atlanta is a traffic headache!) We saw it on local news, and there were plenty of pictures, but I don't know that it made national news since it was pretty much peaceful and boring. Some pictures here: http://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/naacp-sponsored-protest-through-atlanta-july-in-pictures/article_5cea37d6-45c8-11e6-9515-e7d9f81f448c.html And a video news story here: http://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/large-protest-planned-in-downtown-atlanta/392468978 I think this is what true peaceful protestors are going for everywhere, but it often ruined by criminal opportunists or overzealous police.

It really does feel like nothing can be done. If there is crime in a peaceful protest, suddenly it is a riot. I'm not in the current areas, but in my experience, most peaceful protests are just that, but most areas have gangs and ne'er-do-wells of all colors. When a peaceful protest is planned, the criminals in the area see it as an opportunity. The looting is off to the side, round the corner at the mini-mart, and is not committed by protesters, but by criminal opportunists who know that the police are spread too thin. Unfortunately even if 95% of the people present are participating in peaceful prayer, the only ones who end up on TV are the 5% causing destruction. Then around the country, people think that protest=riot and think that 95% should find a better way. But they've tried everything...what else is there? A different example of what I'm thinking of: We have outdoor music festivals. They are huge crowded events and a great opportunity for criminals of all sorts: drug-dealers, pick-pockets, predators. Despite great policing, lots of crime happens during these things. No-one ever suggests that all music goers are criminals, and these events should be cancelled. Same is true in sporting events where rioting is happened. Most people acknowledge that it is a few bad apples. Why in these protests do people not see that it is a few bad apples doing the rioting, often just a small percentage? (Though IME, it is a larger percentage as the evening goes on, because the peaceful families protesting get scared and go home, defeated, depressed and unheard.)

I don't know where the OP is coming from, but I can give you a story that might engender those feelings. A female college student had a boyfriend and they were going through some rough times. The girl's parents were being incredibly supportive of both her and the boy (knowing he was likely their future SIL.) They gave advice, but knew the decisions were of these young adults. The young man's parents gave demands and threatened to disown him if he didn't do what they said. It broke the young man's heart and the mother of the young girl cared deeply for him and what he was going through. It wasn't technically the mom's "business," but she cared. The story ultimately ended with the young couple getting married. The caring mom in question became his mom for real, as his parents did disown him. Yes, they had the right to do whatever they wanted, but the caring mom loved the SIL and had a very strong opinion. ETA: Well, that's embarrassing. I replied without finishing reading the rest of the thread. I'm leaving my response, since it might help. His parents never came around, but his wife's family became his family and there was peace with that. I hope your story ends differently and they come around. But if not, we all know you have enough love for one more son :-)

LOL!! I remember someone commenting on me dropping produce on the floor at the grocery and then putting it in my bag to buy anyway. I'm thinking, "Do you know what kind of places this stuff has been on the way to the grocery?!?" Seriously, the grocery store floor is pristine compared to the rest of the vegetable's journey.

I would advise (as a backup to the desired BFA program) looking at distance learning BA programs through a reputable state university. Getting that degree will make a difference in the long-run, and I think he'll be glad he did. Mom would have to research the one that would provide maximum transfer credit for what he already has, but I think the flexible hours of an online program would fit with a grueling theater schedule. Even though YA may not be old enough to be a "non-traditional student," he may take advantage of some of the programs designed to help get a degree while working full-time. ETA: For example, this looks like a nice generic degree: https://distance.fsu.edu/students/social-science-bs

That's what my dog did. She can practically tie her tongue in a knot to tease out the good from the bad.

I had a terrible time giving pills to my dog with chronic health issues. She is amazing in her ability to spit them out. A friend with cats recommended the Pet Piller: https://www.amazon.com/Jorgensen-Pet-Piller/dp/B0002ZAG84/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474132972&sr=8-2&keywords=pill+popper The dog takes several pills twice a day. I mentally thank this friend at least once a day for this miracle tool!

I haven't tried it, but I'll be following the thread. I have celiac and was just diagnosed with SIBO a few weeks ago. Before trying antibiotics, the doctor has me doing a different treatment for SIBO (and the pain that she thinks was misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia). It's two medical food products: Visbiome, a probiotic, and Enteragam, an immunoglobulin. It's hard to give much feedback yet, because I got a horrible case of bronchitis and have been on antibiotic anyway. The pain and stomach issues are definitely better, but I don't know if that is the result of the antibiotic or the supplements. I guess I'll know in a few weeks.

I can edit this later if it doesn't fit the plan, but I've wanted to mention it. In Georgia, we have an excellent system of vocational/technical schools. I'm not sure what to search for to find this in other states. These schools are legitimate alternatives to schools like ITT. Dual enrollment and Hope scholarships are available. This is considered college here, but is not traditional live-in-the-dorms LAC or Uni. Here is a link: https://tcsg.edu I'd love to know what the comparable is in other states.

You are a great DIL, creekland. I know how hard it is to see what needs to be done and not be able to just do it. I hope he comes around to reality soon. :grouphug:

Dealing with dementia in a parent, I am doing everything I can to save my ds from that. I recommend the book The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain: The Surprising Talents of the Middle-Aged Mind by Barbara Strauch for inspiration. (For comparison, I cared for my mother in in-home hospice through renal cell carcinoma, moving to the bones and paralyzing her from the chest down. That is an enormous amount of 24/7 care, physically, mentally and emotionally draining. But it was still easier than caring for a patient with dementia...)

I'd say go with your gut. I doubt you can manage scheduled before 38 weeks, but try for the earliest weekday between 38 and 39. Would getting your dh involved help? Some doctors ignore "hysterical" women (even female doctors), but when a "reasonable" man says the same thing, they listen. Might he have an "unavoidable business trip" during her planned time that would mean you had no home care unless you delivered the week before ;-)

I agree. My bigger dog does this with our little one when they play. I go out with them and let them go at it for a while, maybe 10 minutes, and then we do something else (play ball, go to the mailbox, etc.) Kids go out and make horrendous racket sometimes, too. I would be considerate of timing if I had neighbors who did shift work or new babies, but 10 minutes of play barking is no worse than the leaf blowers/lawn mowers and other suburban noises. My little dog, on the other hand, only barks when there is someone in a neighboring yard. She runs to the fence and barks incessantly at their dogs. I don't allow it (though she is only saying hello), so she has to come in and simply wait to go out when others aren't. I haven't been able to train her not to bark, but she does come in on command (after much cookie training). I think there is a HUGE difference in your dog barking in play in your yard and your dog standing at your fence barking at the neighbors.