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Valhalla · Valhalla

The youth met at our house tonight to go out for their activity. One family had all their kids, including a 6 year old. Not sure on the details, but basically crapped all over the carpeted floor of one of our bathrooms! And it was everywhere, around behind the toilet, all over the toilet. My wife told t...

Poncho29 · Poncho29

A good friend of mine asked a special favor of me yesterday. She asked me if I could watch her three youngest children for a few hours on Christmas Day. Her husband is a surgical resident and will be on call all day so she wants to take her two oldest children down to a soup kitchen and hand out toys to needy ch...

Jen · Jen

I'm watching Caillou with the kidlets (shoot me now) and I wonder something. Do y'all only have primary colors, white, and black up there? Because down here in the Union we mix them, sometimes with lovely results.

dianoia · dianoia

DH and I saw "I Am Legend" this weekend. This isn't necessarily a recommendation for the movie - it's suspenseful and scary, with some violence meted out to CGI monsters. So don't go if it's not your thing. But I have to admit, as I saw Will Smith in his apartment with myriad generators, cann...

Cat Herder · Cat Herder

First it was Canadian trash being exported to Michigan filling up our landfills... Now they are crossing the border and dumping their old clothes... When will the madness end, and things return to normal like a strong U.S. dollar that buys like double a Canadian dollar and Americans crossing the bo...

Poncho29 · Poncho29

We've just had our first snow storm for the season. As of a few hours ago we had 7 1/2 inches and it is still falling. All church meetings were cancelled today. I woke to find three of my kids standing over me looking at me saying, "Don't you know it's Sunday?" I said, "Church was canc...

Cat Herder · Cat Herder

Admitted Olympic Skater Nancy Kerrigan Attacker Brian Sean Griffith Dies at 40 And this is important to us how, exactly?

rayb · rayb

When I was growing up I spent endless days playing in a creek, now my kids hardly leave the house, save to go to activities as a family. of course where would they go? and they are a bit young, or so I figure... but do you ever feel like you're not giving your child enough "life experiences" ? Cuz w...

Roper · Roper

I know these have been floating around the web for probably ten years, but in case you havent's seen them, here they are. 1. If I like it, its mine. 2. If its in my hand, its mine. 3. If I can take it from you, its mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, its mine. 5. If its mine, it must NEVER appear to be yours in an...

rayb · rayb

Polly asked these provocative questions in her response to comments I made about quotations in the latest Hometeaching message about caring for our children. --Ray POLLYANNA WROTE: Ray, I too was impressed with the message we were given when our HTers came. Hubby and Son will be doing their...

Roper · Roper

Well, it happened. I was kinda expecting it, but at the same time I hoped I wouldn't have to deal with it. This afternoon, about 15 minutes before dismissal, we were decorating the Christmas tree in our room. One "enlightened" little girl decided to share with her friends the "trut...

Cat Herder · Cat Herder

Pirate Captain William Kidd's Ship Possibly Found

alabamabelle · alabamabelle

What are some quotes that speak to you personally? Do you have a personal motto or philosophy condensed into a short statement? if so, would you share it? Here are a few of my favorite quotes: The virtue of man out to be measured, not by his extraordinary exertions, but by his everyday conduct. ~ Blaise...

rayb · rayb

Do you ever have contention in your home about money? Now that I'm losing yet another job, and as the company goes under... I'm finding myself a bit more testy when anything expensive happens... unexpected medical expenses, car repairs, Christmas... I'm trying to keep a happy attitude, but I have no...

alabamabelle · alabamabelle

Have you seen the little animated movie of the hepcat Santa with his singing reindeer? I absolutely LOVE this and I look for it online every year. . . -- Edited by alabamabelle at 15:49, 2007-12-11

arbilad · arbilad

As I write this at about 8:15am, it is -13 fahrenheit where I live. I'm at work at the moment (my weather thing in my browser is set to my hometown weather), but it ain't much warmer where I work. The person I sometimes carpool with said that his daughter got called in to work last night because the parochia...

ACDC · ACDC

Nerd/Geek/Dork Test My results: Joe Normal. 8% Nerd, 0% Geek, 4% Dork

Ros · Ros

So, I wear a thick, plush santa hat all through December. It keeps my head warm, invites Christmas spirit and I don't have to do my hair. More time, some comfort and cheer. How do you cope...little tricks?

historian · historian

The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary. **************************************** My confession: I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejew...

Jen · Jen

It's time to think about white elephant gifts for the big family shin-dig. I have to think of 2 for adults, and 2 for kids, each having a $5 limit. I think my very favorite one was from a few years ago. My nephew (now on a mission in Ohio) packed a little lunch. The sandwich and apple had a bite taken out of them...

Cat Herder · Cat Herder

Have you ever been so stinkin' tired you can't even think straight? Your body is awake but could fall asleep if you forget to open your eyes back up after a blink... You can think of about two dozen things you would like to do or need to do but as soon as you start to focus in on actually determining what t...

Roper · Roper

I inherited a fire-bellied toad and a green tree frog in a ten gallon tank from another teacher. I've made a few changes in the tank--replaced the gravel (which I hated washing every week) with a thick base of shredded coconut husks and a layer of moss on top, put in a much bigger water dish, and added a mi...

rayb · rayb

Does anyone ever feel that because we're so used to buying clever gifts and stuff for presents on christmas that the whole holiday has kinda lost some of the meaning? I find myself wanting to give more of myself, and less of something imported from China. It's still okay for children to give you a pict...

alabamabelle · alabamabelle

My family loves to take in the holiday lights and the music that some people have carefully crafted into shows for the season. Our local botanical gardens goes all out for the holidays as do a couple of the very large McMansion neighborhoods near us. Are there any especially good presentations in your...

Poncho29 · Poncho29

So did anyone watch the new Sci-Fi channel mini-series Tin Man tonight? So far it looks pretty interesting. It doesn't have too many similarities to the original Wizard of Oz, but a few. Cat thinks that it may be one of the better mini-series that the Sci-Fi channel network has put out since Dune.

Jen · Jen

What is your favorite Christmas CD?

Cocobeem · Cocobeem

Alright, here it is. There's this video at the library that I love with my whole soul. It's about food storage and stuff and I can't find it anywhere. I've looked EVERYWHERE, trust me. I'm a research junkie and I cannot find it. I must have this video. HAVE IT. I'm willing to pay the library for it. O...

Cocobeem · Cocobeem

What the is figgy pudding? Can I make a chocolate fudge volcano type cake and call it figgy pudding? What about sugarplums? What IS that? I'd like to eat some of this stuff or start making some specifically Christmas treats that we only have at Christmas, but I want them to be really delicious. I thi...

Mahonri · Mahonri

Three Things to Ponder: 1. Cows 2. The Constitution 3. The Ten Commandments Having grown up on a farm.... C O W S Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the mad cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Canada almost three years ago, right to the stall wh...

rayb · rayb

The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money. - Mark Twain This cracked me up from my quote of the day thingie... got me thinking about friends... and friendship... So do yo...

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	I am really freakin' annoyed! (Preview) The youth met at our house tonight to go out for their activity. One family had all their kids, including a 6 year old. Not sure on the details, but basically crapped all over the carpeted floor of one of our bathrooms! And it was everywhere, around behind the toilet, all over the toilet. My wife told t...	Valhalla	31	476	Dec 21, 2007 by Hoss Cartwright
	A Christmas Dilemma, what would you do if it were you? (Preview) A good friend of mine asked a special favor of me yesterday. She asked me if I could watch her three youngest children for a few hours on Christmas Day. Her husband is a surgical resident and will be on call all day so she wants to take her two oldest children down to a soup kitchen and hand out toys to needy ch...	Poncho29	14	480	Dec 20, 2007 by nitasmile
	Question about Canadia (Preview) I'm watching Caillou with the kidlets (shoot me now) and I wonder something. Do y'all only have primary colors, white, and black up there? Because down here in the Union we mix them, sometimes with lovely results.	Jen	25	348	Dec 19, 2007 by Mahonri
	I Am Legend: Now THAT'S Emergency Preparedness! (Preview) DH and I saw "I Am Legend" this weekend. This isn't necessarily a recommendation for the movie - it's suspenseful and scary, with some violence meted out to CGI monsters. So don't go if it's not your thing. But I have to admit, as I saw Will Smith in his apartment with myriad generators, cann...	dianoia	29	426	Dec 18, 2007 by mirkwood
	U.S., Canada's new dump? (Preview) First it was Canadian trash being exported to Michigan filling up our landfills... Now they are crossing the border and dumping their old clothes... When will the madness end, and things return to normal like a strong U.S. dollar that buys like double a Canadian dollar and Americans crossing the bo...	Cat Herder	14	319	Dec 18, 2007 by Cocobeem
	Winter Wonderland (Preview) We've just had our first snow storm for the season. As of a few hours ago we had 7 1/2 inches and it is still falling. All church meetings were cancelled today. I woke to find three of my kids standing over me looking at me saying, "Don't you know it's Sunday?" I said, "Church was canc...	Poncho29	20	367	Dec 17, 2007 by crazymom5
	Must be a slow news day... (Preview) Admitted Olympic Skater Nancy Kerrigan Attacker Brian Sean Griffith Dies at 40 And this is important to us how, exactly?	Cat Herder	4	294	Dec 17, 2007 by LoudmouthMormon
	Giving "Life experiences" to your children (Preview) When I was growing up I spent endless days playing in a creek, now my kids hardly leave the house, save to go to activities as a family. of course where would they go? and they are a bit young, or so I figure... but do you ever feel like you're not giving your child enough "life experiences" ? Cuz w...	rayb	25	589	Dec 17, 2007 by Cocobeem
	Toddler rules of ownership (Preview) I know these have been floating around the web for probably ten years, but in case you havent's seen them, here they are. 1. If I like it, its mine. 2. If its in my hand, its mine. 3. If I can take it from you, its mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, its mine. 5. If its mine, it must NEVER appear to be yours in an...	Roper	13	2467	Dec 16, 2007 by DaKnife
	Absentee Parenting (topic branch from Favorite Quotations) (Preview) Polly asked these provocative questions in her response to comments I made about quotations in the latest Hometeaching message about caring for our children. --Ray POLLYANNA WROTE: Ray, I too was impressed with the message we were given when our HTers came. Hubby and Son will be doing their...	rayb	14	416	Dec 15, 2007 by Cocobeem
	I don't like this about my job (Preview) Well, it happened. I was kinda expecting it, but at the same time I hoped I wouldn't have to deal with it. This afternoon, about 15 minutes before dismissal, we were decorating the Christmas tree in our room. One "enlightened" little girl decided to share with her friends the "trut...	Roper	11	399	Dec 14, 2007 by nitasmile
	Aaaaarrrrr, mateys! (Preview) Pirate Captain William Kidd's Ship Possibly Found	Cat Herder	2	278	Dec 14, 2007 by Mahonri
	Favorite Quotations (Preview) What are some quotes that speak to you personally? Do you have a personal motto or philosophy condensed into a short statement? if so, would you share it? Here are a few of my favorite quotes: The virtue of man out to be measured, not by his extraordinary exertions, but by his everyday conduct. ~ Blaise...	alabamabelle	19	590	Dec 14, 2007 by Cocobeem
	Happily Handling Money (Preview) Do you ever have contention in your home about money? Now that I'm losing yet another job, and as the company goes under... I'm finding myself a bit more testy when anything expensive happens... unexpected medical expenses, car repairs, Christmas... I'm trying to keep a happy attitude, but I have no...	rayb	12	366	Dec 13, 2007 by Pt314
	Merry Christmas ! (Preview) Have you seen the little animated movie of the hepcat Santa with his singing reindeer? I absolutely LOVE this and I look for it online every year. . . -- Edited by alabamabelle at 15:49, 2007-12-11	alabamabelle	4	289	Dec 12, 2007 by alabamabelle
	Cold! (Preview) As I write this at about 8:15am, it is -13 fahrenheit where I live. I'm at work at the moment (my weather thing in my browser is set to my hometown weather), but it ain't much warmer where I work. The person I sometimes carpool with said that his daughter got called in to work last night because the parochia...	arbilad	20	462	Dec 11, 2007 by coolcucumbers
	How nerdy are you? (Preview) Nerd/Geek/Dork Test My results: Joe Normal. 8% Nerd, 0% Geek, 4% Dork	ACDC	39	607	Dec 11, 2007 by dianoia
	Holiday coping methods (Preview) So, I wear a thick, plush santa hat all through December. It keeps my head warm, invites Christmas spirit and I don't have to do my hair. More time, some comfort and cheer. How do you cope...little tricks?	Ros	13	463	Dec 11, 2007 by Duke of Mirth
	Ben Stein on Christmas (Preview) The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary. **************************************** My confession: I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejew...	historian	6	316	Dec 11, 2007 by PollyAnna
	Your favorite white elephant gift? (Preview) It's time to think about white elephant gifts for the big family shin-dig. I have to think of 2 for adults, and 2 for kids, each having a $5 limit. I think my very favorite one was from a few years ago. My nephew (now on a mission in Ohio) packed a little lunch. The sandwich and apple had a bite taken out of them...	Jen	28	473	Dec 10, 2007 by DaKnife
	How Tired Are You? (Preview) Have you ever been so stinkin' tired you can't even think straight? Your body is awake but could fall asleep if you forget to open your eyes back up after a blink... You can think of about two dozen things you would like to do or need to do but as soon as you start to focus in on actually determining what t...	Cat Herder	30	591	Dec 9, 2007 by mirkwood
	Building a terrarium (Preview) I inherited a fire-bellied toad and a green tree frog in a ten gallon tank from another teacher. I've made a few changes in the tank--replaced the gravel (which I hated washing every week) with a thick base of shredded coconut husks and a layer of moss on top, put in a much bigger water dish, and added a mi...	Roper	5	302	Dec 8, 2007 by hiddentreasuredotws
	Lazy Christmas (Preview) Does anyone ever feel that because we're so used to buying clever gifts and stuff for presents on christmas that the whole holiday has kinda lost some of the meaning? I find myself wanting to give more of myself, and less of something imported from China. It's still okay for children to give you a pict...	rayb	16	487	Dec 8, 2007 by mirkwood
	Holiday Lights and Music (Preview) My family loves to take in the holiday lights and the music that some people have carefully crafted into shows for the season. Our local botanical gardens goes all out for the holidays as do a couple of the very large McMansion neighborhoods near us. Are there any especially good presentations in your...	alabamabelle	13	361	Dec 7, 2007 by alabamabelle
	Tin Man (Preview) So did anyone watch the new Sci-Fi channel mini-series Tin Man tonight? So far it looks pretty interesting. It doesn't have too many similarities to the original Wizard of Oz, but a few. Cat thinks that it may be one of the better mini-series that the Sci-Fi channel network has put out since Dune.	Poncho29	29	546	Dec 7, 2007 by rayb
	Christmas music (Preview) What is your favorite Christmas CD?	Jen	40	668	Dec 7, 2007 by alabamabelle
	I'm sorely tempted. (Preview) Alright, here it is. There's this video at the library that I love with my whole soul. It's about food storage and stuff and I can't find it anywhere. I've looked EVERYWHERE, trust me. I'm a research junkie and I cannot find it. I must have this video. HAVE IT. I'm willing to pay the library for it. O...	Cocobeem	29	510	Dec 5, 2007 by coolcucumbers
	Figgy Pudding (Preview) What the is figgy pudding? Can I make a chocolate fudge volcano type cake and call it figgy pudding? What about sugarplums? What IS that? I'd like to eat some of this stuff or start making some specifically Christmas treats that we only have at Christmas, but I want them to be really delicious. I thi...	Cocobeem	11	429	Dec 4, 2007 by Cocobeem
	A couple of items to contemplate (Preview) Three Things to Ponder: 1. Cows 2. The Constitution 3. The Ten Commandments Having grown up on a farm.... C O W S Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the mad cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Canada almost three years ago, right to the stall wh...	Mahonri	6	477	Dec 4, 2007 by Poncho29
	Friendship (Preview) The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money. - Mark Twain This cracked me up from my quote of the day thingie... got me thinking about friends... and friendship... So do yo...	rayb	8	324	Dec 3, 2007 by Roper
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