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Reply to I made a pie! in Misc JoeUser Forums

This is weird. I had my daughter made pie for me last night (I was craving some) because she's the baker in the family - a learning one no doubt. But I was thinking that I need to learn how to make pies - cause I really love to eat them. I like to cook but I don't bake. However with the weekend hurricane situation (before the power went out) I ended up watching a lot of the cooking channel and all they featured were pies. So I had the craving for

Reply to Embarking on a friendship with God. in Religion JoeUser Forums

I think the key thing here (in my opinion) is that you are trying to "embark your own friendship" with him. That is great. That is all he asks. You're questioning and you're reasoning and you're talking about him, as we all are. This is good. He likes that. What you feel innermost in your own heart is what it is and what it should be for you. "I feel that I should be on my knees before Him, worshipping him and glorifying Him." In t

Dental Office Nightmare in Health & Medicine JoeUser Forums

I just returned from the dentist's office. What a collosol waste of time! If there was ever a profession that need overhauling, this would be it! I went in the hope of getting my tooth taken care of. As you know, I have a tooth ache from a loss filling and it's been giving me hell. Anyhows, I was so happy my dentist (this is actually my first time seeing him too)

Reply to Sign of the Times? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Wow Texas, thanks for the info. I'll keep my eyes and ears out for more on the Mount. I too share your beliefs - kindred sprit. Gray, interesting observations. You are both right, no one knows when his return will be. I'm guessing we'll know when the time is right. As for dyiing in an unsaved state, Jesus knows who his children are. There's no amount of "saving" that's going to save you if your life is not what it is supposed

Reply to Should I stay or should I go now? in Dating JoeUser Forums

Hi there. I'm not a psychologist, but from my years of experience and unfinished dreams of an imcomplete degree, I'm going to give this a shot. Think about what your goal really is right now. Do you want to have this degree? Will it benefit you in the future and allow you to live the life you want to lead? If your answer is in the affirmative then you know you are in the right place. You will miss your boyfriend, that's normal, and that will happ

Sign of the Times? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

I've been thinking about this for a couple of days now. Simply because I've heard several people comment on what's going on in our world right now. War, terrorism, hunger, the weather. Is it a sign of the times? Most of what is going on in today's world have been talked about before, some people may say Nostradamus, others will say the Bible. I say a bit of bot

Reply to "friday five" ... i woke up in a strange place in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

1) Nope 2) During grade school. A bully who kept picking on my girlfriend. I let her have it. 3) Yes, in defense of my then 12 year old daughter to a dirty old man! 4) No, at least, places I've never been to and had to spend the night - does that count? 5) Yep. During grade school and in high school. I was always singing and dancing. Even appeared on television a couple of times, dancing with my group. Had dreams of one day being a

Reply to Hot fudge in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Gosh, hot fudge is delicious and that's really great your daughter loves it. I know what you mean though when you ask can't we enjoy something so simple to forget our own troubles. I think we can but we don't. Or we do but still think of our troubles. Life is so simple seen through a child's eyes. My two year old will be three next week and everytime I look at her it makes me think that she's so undemanding. All she wants is love and being taken c

Reply to More Random Thoughts in Blogging JoeUser Forums

So true. And me too. Like this morning, my first thoughts were about my bills, again, then I came in to work and found an email my sister sent me entitled, "Calm down--Shut Up---And Quit Trippin". It basically was about trusting God and letting him work in your life. Having confidence and strength to let go and let him work. Then I just keep talking to myself, sometimes out loud (oops) and get that crazy grin going!

Reply to What do you write when you can't think of anything? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Hey, you guys are all great (yea, sucking up helps- no, just kidding) but I enjoy the postings. It's great to be able to put your thoughts down on paper and actually having someone read it is icing on the cake. "....I do rant about my rather boring life in the blog".... Me too, unfortunately - it's just life as I know it too. Hey, I like reading about other people's life. I learn a thing or two. Blue dev, so far, I haven't been bore

More Random Thoughts in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I'm here nursing my toothache. My emergency call to the dentist went unanswered -but that's another story. Maybe my toothache has gone to my head or maybe it's waiting on this hurricane to pass, but I've been thinking, you know what? I need a makeover. Hey, there's so many reality shows out there, making over people's lives, for the better, why not mine. Why shou

Reply to How's it going? in Misc JoeUser Forums

The moran! If he had a heart he would help you trim the hedges. As for those butts, sweep them on his side of the fence. People can be so inconsiderate. I know how you feel. You need a break and a timeout for you. I was reading yesterday that parents should take timeout for themselves or they won't be good parents - i.e. the stress will drive you to drink and take it out on your kids. I know it is very hard and I feel your pain. So, when the lit

Reply to Dentists and Dental Offices in Health & Medicine JoeUser Forums

Crap is not the word for that charge. But you are right. At least your dental office have a plan which is helpful to it's customers. That's why I'm definately going to find one that does. I like your idea about the savings account for dental care. That's actually a good idea. I thought about that too and now you have reaffirmed that thought. It's something to seriously work on. Oh, my two older children need braces now. My teenage daughter is

Reply to The Point System Revisited.. in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Oh good questions Insightful. And, since I'm only a couple months old into blogging on JU, let me ask (sorry if I'm so green) - how do I get the emoticons - are they called that here? And, how do I copy a quote? Where else do you get the freedom to share your thoughts and have fun doing it. Not to mention there are some really wonderful writers on this forum. I know, there are other sites, but one thing for sure - JU rocks!

Dentists and Dental Offices in Health & Medicine JoeUser Forums

My tooth is acting up again. I limped home yesterday evening, took two pain killers and flopped into bed yelling at the kids, please don't bother me tonight I'm on the injury list. My husband called from work a couple of times (he's on the night shift), trying to lend support giving me his remedies and telling me what I need to do. All I want is to be left alone -

Reply to NEWS: Powell May Exit State Dept, Become Ambassador to UK in Politics JoeUser Forums

Agreed. I don't blame him one bit.

Reply to 25min away from Huntsville and the human rating system in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Interesting flight of fancy. Great ideas too..mmm...imagine if that was actually real life?! Ok, so I'm twisted too... Although as you say safeguards would have to be in place so that this system doesn't alienate or mess up anyone's life. Then again, knowing how these politicians are right now, who would want to give them such powers over mankind?! But what a great movie plot this would make.

Reply to Arrr, time to Talk Like a Pirate me mateys! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Cute, really cute! I'm now officially rolling on the floor laughing with glee. Is this for real? Who cares, sounds like a lot of fun. If I could only get the words and the accent right! I'm visiting the website now. Luv it.

Reply to Random Thoughts in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I think that's a great idea. Screaming does help - whew! I'm just here rolling on the floor - figuratively that is - laughing at your comments. I think I will go home and turn the music up and dance - what a release. My mom used to do that all the time, talk to herself. She always said it makes her think things through- she's right. I'll be doing a lot of that from now on - more men with white coats?!. Thanks, you did good, i'm laughing! </font

Reply to JOEUSER I Need a way above average JoeUser ; too many haters here in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I think she/he does protest too much! Like JillUser said, "This place is what you make of it. If you feel it is a waste of your time, quit wasting your time. Some of us like to blog for the sake of getting things off their chest, sharing experiences and learning about others". Well said by the way! It's a free world and everyone is entitled to their opinions. As for the boo hooers, I''m one of those people who comes to this fo

Random Thoughts in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I'm in one of those moods where I just don't want to see or talk to anyone. Where I just want to go bed, wrap with the covers from head to toe and sleep, until I get tired of sleeping. Unfortunately, I don't have that luxury. My kids won't let me, neither will my better half. When I'm like this I try to stay away from everyone but unfortunately, people always come

Reply to I Think I Have Reached the Saturation Point in Politics JoeUser Forums

I am so in agreement with all the comments posted here. Enough is enough! I've gotten to the point where I just zone out the comments when anyone starts talking and switching channels whenever a commercial comes on. We'll all do our duties and go to the poll and show exactly what we are thinking - no matter whom you are voting for, go out there and show them you mean business!

Reply to Down and Out in America in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Gideon, I'm sorry for what you and your family are going through right now. It's not going to be easy, as you know. You just have to take it one day at a time. My family and I could write a book on what we went through and are going through and now consider ourselves lucky that both my husband and I are currently working, even if it's living paycheck to paycheck. We went through six months of living in a weekly hotel too and we made it our home and

Reply to R.I.P. Mom in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

JillUser, I am trying to cope and I hope your mom is around a long, long, time. It is a struggle and last night I was a total mess. The loss of a dad or a spouse or any loved ones is really difficult. But when its a mom, it is so devastating. It will hurt for a long, long, while. Yes, it is good to have memories. Thank you for your kind words. It is appreciated.

R.I.P. Mom in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

I've been debating whether I should write this because noone else but me (and my closest friends and relatives) cares about my life and what happens in my world anyway. But writing does help I find. It's been a very difficult two weeks for me and my family. I just lost my mother. She was sick and I know that she has gone on to a better place. A place wher