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    everyone should know about this

    Thank you for posting this. I've requested her book from the library.
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    Teenager question

    Well hypothetically, if I found a small pipe in my 17 year old sons car trunk I would sit him down and explain the obvious health hazards and legal problems he would have had say an officer found it first. Then I would explain that I expected to never find this again on our property because of...
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    Need tips for simplifying my life

    For simplifying my home and life: Flylady.com finances: Thesimpledollar.com
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    Abnormal liver tests results - a little scared (long)

    My high liver enzyme story I am not a Doctor nor am I suggesting this is what you have - I am just sharing my liver enzyme story for you to think about in relation to yours. Last February I started feeling achy and run down. This progressed within 24 hours to major headache, body aches, &...
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    3 things that made you smile...

    My 3 sons: - 25 year old called to say he checked out the cost of flights from NY to SC because he wanted to offer to pay so I could come see him this summer. - 23 year old thanked me for raising him to be more responsible than the two lazy roomates he's sharing a house with...
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    Help with loose leaf tea

    Teavana has free shipping for three days starting today - no minimum.
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    Teenage Boys and Xmas

    My older teens liked things for their cars, gift cards to a favorite restaurant (to take a girlfriend to) and movie tickets to the local theatre. The younger range still liked getting legos, nerf guns and sport related items. For example, they were into soccer and loved getting new soccer...
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    Teenagers!!

    I have raised three sons (now 24, 23, and 19) and I'll share what seemed to work for us. First, I grew up in a house full of yelling and that never worked for me. We just tuned my Mom out until she ran out of steam. It never stopped us from doing anything. With my sons I never screamed...
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    Do you think this is rude...

    I don't normally respond to questions like these but I can't keep this in. Are they kidding! I would have to email back and say I couldn't do this - no reasons required. If I were to go to the wedding without ending this distraction I wouldn't be able to enjoy the day at all. I'm afraid I...
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    How do you deal with cancer death?

    Wendy - I'm so sorry you're going through this right now. When my sister Abby passed away from Leukemia at 27 I didn't think I would be able to go on. She left behind a 1 year old and a 5 year old. There are times that life just doesn't seem fair. Abby has been gone 20+ years now and what got me...
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    I got a speeding ticket....

    First let me say I understand your frustration in getting a ticket deserved or not. My son participated in ride alongs with the police department as part of his Master at Arms training with the US Navy Sea Cadet Corp several years ago. I believe he was 16 at the time and they were very...
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    So you think you can dance starts tonight!!!

    Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you! I can't believe I forgot. After the horrendous first day back working at school this is THE best news all day. JenG
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    Border Collie owners

    We had a border collie mix that we rescued from the ASPCA. He was the BEST dog we have ever had. We miss him to this day and he's been gone for years. Beau was brought into our home when our 3 boys were young. He thought of them as his flock and made it his job to keep them within the boundaries...
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    Hitting Rock Bottom or damn near close....

    I could have written your post about 10 years ago. I did go talk to a therapist and it was very helpful. I do agree you should put yourself first as Gayle says however what kept me going - one day at a time - was focusing on my children. Find something to put your focus on instead of the...
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    So where are YOU located? :)

    Late to this - just back from DC. I'm North of NYC: 45 min from PhyllisG 15 min from TheBrain (as in Pinky and?) 1hr 20 from Albany JenG
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    OMG.....date set

    Good luck to you!! My son took his exam last December. He spent many, many days studying. He was so nervous about passing he wouldn't check the computer for his results for days. His college had a 99% pass rate and he was afraid of being "that guy". He did pass though and is now practicing in...
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    Happy Birthday USA

    This is an especially happy 4th for me. My son in the Marines has a 72 hour leave this weekend. I haven't seen him since January and his train get's in any moment. Can you tell how excited I am? JenG
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    Help with my 4 year PLEASE!!!

    Thunder cake book I also used this book when my three sons were little. They are now 24,22 & 19. It reached a point that if we were at the park and they heard thunder we would race to the car to go home and make "thunder cake". Now they love a good thunder storm.
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    My one year anniversary

    Wow - Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am amazed at your strength and the courage you have to turn your life around when faced with so many challenges at once. I have tears in my eyes and applaud your success!
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    Pretty note cards

    I am bumping this up because of some note cards I purchased today at a local craft fair. I actually stood at the booth laughing out loud as I looked at them. I don't know if they qualify as "pretty" but I thought they were cute. I also like to support local artists. www.crankycats.com
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