I will agree with Sounder. The setting could be in a number of decades, but requires a certain amount of history to know when it could be set. This could lend to some of the specific practices that AA were subjected to in the justice system, the limited income options, and just a lot of little details in the simplicity that really paint how bad it was. As a Caucasian girl raised on the west coast by a very welcoming family, it was a great eye opener to how bad, and how recent, these problems were (are).

Root beer floats with bacon bits sprinkles?

My goal is at least three of the following: get the coconut tree and calendar printables on the wall to restart Letter of the Week from CoAH tomorrow. Stock preschool bins with options for tomorrow, with the rest of the week in folders. Print the assignment sheets for each day for DS10. Shout out to the boardie with the Excell planning setup! I finally figured it out! Print the week sheet for DS8. Figure out how to adjust it since he broke his dominant arm last week. I'm thinking dropping writing, but scribe for grammar and math. Dinner. Taco salad meat is in the freezer. Sorry auntie. I just can't do black eyed peas.

My SIL loves anylist. It is subscription, about $12 a year I think. I have used Plan to Eat. I liked it, I'm just a pen and paper kind of girl. First: what will your family eat well? What recipes do they like? Then: build/base a pantry off those types of foods. Lots of international foods? Better have a great stash of herbs and spices. Pasta? Lots of shapes and sizes. Bake a lot? Make sure you have a stash of flour, soda, powder, and yeast. Finally: there are many, many ways to meal plan. It may take quite a while to find what works for you. I have planned off the weekly sales. I have planned on one type of meal per day a week. I have flown by the seat of my pants with what ever is growing in the garden. I like the idea of cooking once a month, with a twist. I don't always have the energy to do it up front. If I have four or so of the meals in the freezer, with the ingredients prepped for the upcoming week, I call it a successful session.

We used our pediatrician and our chiropractor along with a pediatric GI who was versed in unconventional dietary management options. We did use Zantac while the diet changes became habits for our family to reduce symptoms and damage.

It's a good thing she put the permanent on with temp cement. That means if it needs further treatment, they aren't going through that brand new crown. If you are in such severe pain, it is a dental emergency. They are supposed to have an on-call number for the weekend for patients of record. Have you tried an ice pack on the area? Since it's the bottom, the entire mandibular nerve can be inflamed along with it, especially since working back in that area requires you to be open a little wider for it to be reached. At least it may help provide some relief until you can reach someone.

Jabba the Hut did it too.. :leaving:

Oh if only i could like this a million times over. My SIL mother is an accountant in the UK. She was explaining it to me. I then explained (relatively briefly) about the municipal, state, and federal level taxes, plus simple things like houses, cars and medical insurance and how they are associated. She then said all of the jokes about American accountants and taxes make so much more sense.

I have had my Kitchen Aid for 10 years, and my Mom's Kitchen Aid model pieces from 22 years ago still fit it. It's a workhorse. I use it for Fels Naptha, pastry dough, potatoes, cheese. (Not at the same time.)I even have the egg whipper and juicing attachments. The whipper works great for meringue, when my mixer is full of the filling, but the juicer is a little too powerful for my clumsiness. 😀 This one was also highly rated by America's Test Kitchen in their equipment corner, so I felt pressure positive I had the best option. I did purchase mine on Craigslist, which cut my price in half. Have you checked eBay for a replacement bowl in the meantime?

Yes, Ma'am! One patient had anxiety so badly she couldn't eat more than a piece of toast and coffee that morning. I ran across the street and got her a smoothie in the middle of the appointment because it would trigger her anxiety if she didn't have more to eat. Once she had protein in her, blood sugar back to normal, she handled the epi much better. The epinepherine helps prevent excessive bleeding. It is very helpful in certain situations, such as crown prep and RCT (root canal therapy). But. They can use a minimal amount by using it only for the innervation (immediately around the tooth) and on the palate for upper arch. There are other options for the block. So, how to handle this. 1) think back: did you eat a meal before hand? Not some juice. Or a piece of toast. These cause blood sugar to drop too quickly and create a bad combination with the epi. Protein, fat and carbs for longs lasting energy. If you haven't eaten well before your appointments, do it this next time. 2) Ask for them to use their non-epi option. They are required to have some on hand, but to make sure, speak with the DDS/DMD/lead chairside assistant before your next visit. 3) If the doctor really doesn't want to work without it completely, then ask if they can reduce how much you get.

Very true! A scone and American biscuit are the same. But in the United States, if you ask for a scone, you will get a crumbly quick bread, usually accomplished with the addition of eggs. Biscuits are expected to be flaky, eaten with butter and often with some sort of butter or preserves.

You're right! Every experience is different. Back labor happens because the baby is in a sub optimal position, which includes a nuchal hand, a need for baby to turn or to tuck a chin. These aren't always potentially life threatening situations, but it is a good piece of information to know. Counterpressure does make a huge difference for back labor. Hot compresses such as a rice sack helped me as well.

Omg this thread has me readin it like a ball of Flubber going back and forth! 😂😂

Seeing a cardinal for the first time personally. It was bright against the dark green of a conifer in the neighbors yard. Despite my time in the Midwest previously, I've never seen one before. My grandfather used to carve little wooden ones. He died when I was 11. The reminder of his strength of character reminded me of my own inner strength today.

Big baby boy heads twice here (95th percentile, four weeks preterm for both of them) with no pain meds. It hurts. Labor sucks. Expect that, be grateful if it's not as bad as you thought. Find a rhythm. Don't let anyone interrupt. Nurses questions can wait, doctors can wait. If they touch or adjust or ask during a contraction, push, kick or ignore until you are done. It's not that important that they can't wait 30 seconds. If it is, they would have said so. But have someone who is ready to help you find it again during transition. I spent transition repeating, loudly, "I don't want to do this anymore," until my midwife breathed with me. The nurses didn't realize that talking meant nothing. Show me, cause in transition, I'm a stupid, vomiting, half pushing mess. Push at your speed, not theirs. Your body sends feedback information that tells you it's too fast. Obey your body. Tell the nurses to shut up unless baby is showing signs of distress. Big. Heads. Take. Time. Spinning babies. Find the website. Do it. Get baby into a good postion. If you are havin back labor, request an ultrasound. It means something isn't quite right. Things would have been very different for us if people had investigated. Also, the hunger after. My SIL said she couldn't believe how much hungrier she was after her natural birth vs epidural. ETA: where the heck are y'all getting laughing gas?? I have never heard of it for here in the US, but maybe they are changing it?

Aw that's not cool. A good assistant, or at least the dentist should have explained this as part of the procedure. I've heard of this happening far too often when some explaining and patience would help the patient feel better.

Also from a culinary history point of view, American biscuits do not have egg. Scones do. The southern tradition of Biscuits at most meals comes from the regionally produced soft wheat, which doesn't work well for yeast breads. The northern states produced hard wheat, better for yeast breads. Regarding root beer, it tastes like wintergreen mint to me, which is why many from Asian countries say it tastes like medicine.

This is what I gave to my patients before they came, and many commented it made things mich better than other crown experiences. Take the Advil *before*you go. Your inflammatory response of holding your jaw open will be reduced, rather than just treating it after. It also will prevent inflammation of the pulp, which can lead to more problems. See if you can go in first thing in the morning and see if they can give you Halceon or at least a Valium or xanex to take before you even leave home. Have someone drive you if that happens. Eat a good breakfast also, since you will be sufficiently numb for hours and may not feel if you chomp down on your cheek. Expect to eat soft or nearly liquid meals that day to be cautious since you said you strongly to medication. Last thing: ask if they can give you lidocaine without epinephrine. It does help with bleeding, but if you are already nervous can send you into a panic attack. I've seen it happen chairside. Use the Nitrous, if you don't like it, it clears very quickly just by breathing some normal oxygen. Plus, the nasal system prevents you from seeing as much of their instrumentation. Also, makes sure to take really good care of the temporary. Clean around it but don't pull the floss up, just out through the side (toward your cheek) so it doesn't pop off before the appointment. Chew on the other side of your mouth. You've taken good care of your teeth for a long time. This is part of it and you can do it.

Hugs Chloe. I can't even imagine. I wanted to suggest listing what curriculum you have tried, but that didn't work and why. The small "what to avoid" details are as helpful as what to look towards. Maybe it was a boxed curriculum and it didn't work for one or more. Perhaps digital curriculum doesn't work as well in one subject as another. Maybe it requires too much extra organization or sourcing and you know from these relationships that it's likely to be a burden if they tried it.

Sufficient water intake to flush the system, plus supplements mentioned by PP.

You can take up to 1000mg of Tylenol with the Advil of it is not enough. We did that for all post oral surgical patients and they were really surprised it worked. Just take care to only take it every 8 hours or more. The cold can make it worse. Sometimes a scarf helps, since the difference in skin/air temp can make it more uncomfortable. Plus it makes the "I will kill you if you..." stare be more effective. Feel better soon!

I haven't seen any literature that says it isn't. GABA is also found in plants. It is the most abundant amino acid in the apoplast of tomatoes, not in protein like Tyrosine. But this article discusses foods that are high in GABA. (http://www.livestrong.com/article/478780-a-list-of-foods-with-the-highest-gaba/) There are further articles regarding GABA and other supplements that can assists in the treatment of depression and anxiety. It's debatable whether it passes the blood-brain barrier, except in one portion of the brain, but we have found it works well here.

Due to my weird educational experiences in multiple states, plus my Kids' experiences in multiple states, here is what I would pull out as best practices, realistic or not. My writing needs some work and clarification to being it all together. It flows in my mind, not very well in a dreamy, rough draft. 1. Family style learning in the classroom with many opportunities for movement and learning locations other than a desk. I went to an alternative/experimental elementary school grades 1-3. It was two teachers, two joined classrooms, 30 children, 1-6th grade. Two student desks. We worked at group tables, under them, on the floor, at the counter, at the front side of the teachers desk, on the counters in front of the windows turned seats. It was divided into three blocks a day: history/science (world studies) in which all levels learned together through lecture, videos and written resources at many reading levels to complete learning reports, portfolios or even just worksheets. We used textbooks, library books, encyclopedias, but add in educational websites now. Various ages worked together based on personality. It encouraged cooperative behavior. Brothers and sisters worked side by side, or across the room depending on relationships. Half hour recess, rain or shine. Second block was differentiated instruction for math, specific reading and language arts instruction. I entered 1st grade reading. The others did not. I got kicked out of reading instruction with the aide and worked with the second and third graders. It was a bit of organized chaos with independent workers given work while the teacher worked with those less driven. The specific rotation of groups would seem to work as a better option. The 4-6th graders worked in the other classroom. My brothers said it was much quieter and more like a traditional classroom. Lunch. Half hour recess. Half hour read aloud. (I can still here her voice in so many of the books we read.) Specialist block which included music, art, Spanish, or working more on the world studies materials. 2. Focus more on world history, science exposure and language instruction in the early years. Keep math instruction to number sense, money, counting, and time until about age 10. Then the majority of children are ready to learn all the multiplication, fractions, decimals, etc. in two or three years rather than 6 or 7. That whole waiting until they're ready works for math too. A study on immigrant children 100 years ago proved this worked better than standard instruction. 3. Differentiated language and math according to level, not age. Because being behind or ahead of everyone else in the class sucks for the teacher and the student. 4. Grades are levels of competency, not divisions of age. 5. Standardized testing once a year at most. With test prep of no more than 20 min a day, for a week or two before the testing period. Just use ITBS or SAT 10. But make one national test. Or Make a 5th grade, an 8th grade, and a high school exit exam. The kids take the exam the are under 1st-5th take the 5th grade one. Anyone 8th and under takes the 8th grade one once they have shown proficiency at the 5th grade level. The growth each year can be easily seen for each child, and it's easier to see ineffective teachers where there is very little improvement across a classroom. 7. Improve the school environment such that the bottom of the college students are not in teaching. A study was released recently which showed consistently for the last 50+ years that those with the top scores in nationwide standardized testing went into hard math and sciences. The lowest that still qualified to go to college went into teaching. The art majors scored higher! Especially in logic based situations, thus teachers expected to teach math who are unable/willing/don't get math. This is a huge symptom of the lack of appreciation of teaching/education in society. Gone are the days of "always needing a ditch digger." Skilled laborers need good basic skills to function. Let's make sure they have the people with the best understanding of the skills teaching them. 5. Early and frequent screening and diagnosis for learning disabilities, vision, hearing, motor skills or other physical issues which can impede in the learning process. 6. Get rid of the property tax funding for schools. Distribute state funding equitably. Instead, require parental involvement, but make the way a parent is involved variable according to situation. A five to ten hour commitment per year that benefits the teacher and classroom. Or an equivalent financial investment. This could be collecting library books, collecting school materials at a local store, or the usual classroom, field trip, or evening performances opportunities. Those who are using the schools contribute. Yup. It's hard for low income parents. But so many don't do anything for their kids on the premise that it's the state/government responsibility. It needs to become a partnership. 7. Vocation/career exploration in 10th grade including job shadowing/volunteering and aptitude/personality testing. Then the 11th/12th grade years are spent towards those goals. College? Start dual enrollment where capable, increasing skills in those areas which are not yet college level. With the early focus on world information, the in depth studies in high school should be limited to those career tracks. Vocational instruction could vary from an apprenticeship, on the job training, or in-class career training. 8. Required life skills class. Aka "how to adult like a boss." A year long, *guided* experience in what life really holds. Paychecks. Taxes. Checkbooks. Budgeting at various income levels. Credit cards. Mortgages. Retirement planning. Birth control, including abstinence. Voting. Driving instruction. Changing the oil and a flat tire on a car. Grocery shopping. Meal planning. Basic gardening. Basic cleaning skills including laundry. Food safety. Planning a party. How to Schedule an appointment. Sewing a button! How to make a will. What a drunk driving charge will cost. CPR. First aid. How to interview for a job. How to have a conversation with your boss. Include Microsoft office And public speaking skills. Yes, parents should be teaching these things, but many do not have these skills themselves. 9. Change early education to start as early as 2, if parents need it, cost sharing on a sliding scale, but really minimal. With a focus on character development, exploration and developmentally appropriate learning activities, not worksheet and test dependent academics. Parents can opt to wait until a later required age, 6 or 7, if their family situation allows for it. But if they are in the early learning classrooms, when child reaches developmental benchmarks, both behaviorally and academically, they can enter a regular classroom early. 10. Parents with special needs are given education into the differences that the child has, how it affects them, and how to support them. They learn what may or may not be reasonable, how expectations change, and the physiological and psychological differences their child may experience as a result of their needs.

Ha! That's okay. google knew what y'all meant.

I'll keep an eye out for the older ones. Maybe they'll be at a used book store. I have either read Carla Emory's book or we have it in one of the extended family's library. It is an excellent resource.