HC1240

Reply to This is going too far in Misc JoeUser Forums

I'd file a written report with the principal, and I'd also request that my child be moved to a different class. I say that now, but 10 years ago when my daughter was in kindergarten, I wasn't strong enough. Teachers always intimidated me. Her kindergarten teacher met me at the door one afternoon and told me that Jessica had wet her pants. She then promptly launched into a lecture that made me want to dig a hole in the floor and crawl in. "This

Reply to Happy First day of Fall, Everybody! Oh, and btw, can you... in Misc JoeUser Forums

Fall if my favorite season as well. The crispness to the air, the brilliant colors exploding everywhere, the rustling of leaves, the scent of smoke from a woodstove off in the distance... I love everything about it! Living in the heart of the White Mountains, I'm treated to foliage probably much like your bf is used to. I'll take some pictures for you once the colors finally "pop" here. <img src="../images/smiles/smile.gif" border=0 ALIGN="abs

Reply to Rita Almost Got Me in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Glad you're ok... but dang. That musta hurt.

Reply to Mississippi making a stand for homeowners and tenants. in Current Events JoeUser Forums

(now that I've said that, I predict that Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton will make a stand and claim that insurance companies are racist because a lot of poor black people in Louisiana and Mississippi didn't have any insurance) I predict that your prediction will come true. <img src="../images/smiles/lol.gif" b

Reply to Legacy of Love in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

That was a very moving tribute. My dad died 39 years ago today so the timing was perfect for you to have posted it. My dad was a great man, I loved him and miss him dearly. Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad you have such wonderful memories of your dad. You are blessed, as am I. <TABLE cellpad

Legacy of Love in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Biologically, any man can be a father, but it takes a man of strong character with an abundance of love to be a Dad. I am blessed to have such a man as an integral part of my life. My father, and all that he is, has contributed in large part to the person I am today—and I will be eternally grateful. My father gave twenty-five years of his lif

Reply to Is it OK to see Someone's Ribs? in Health & Medicine JoeUser Forums

My kids were all lean... can see the ribs if they stretch just right, although not constantly. I was always tiny when younger too... so I never thought much about it. I think you've gotten great advice here

Reply to Why does an Atheist do what they do? in Religion JoeUser Forums

But they all do serve one God (at least I hope they do!) and this is what I meant when I said that they are all of the same faith. Christianity has so many divisions (and I mean this both literally and linguistically [or should that be in theory?]), the each group has their own way of doing things, most of them, if not all, have

Reply to Ok, NOW I'm irritated. in Misc JoeUser Forums

(And she probably hasn't contacted you because she knows she's in the wrong and doesn't want to have to own up to it) I think TW is right. Hope you hear from her soon, but not holding your breath is wise. She knows she's wrong and doesn't want to be held accountable or have to explain her reasoning.

Reply to I love Kindergarten! in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Hmmmm Seems to me that picture needs a caption........."Mom, Dad, This is my fiance' Mia" !!!! ... there's a certain gleam in her eyes, eh? <T

Reply to We are different, reposted. in Religion JoeUser Forums

final picture (i.e. the outcome for our souls) will be smoother, more harmonious and strong, because of the friction we experienced, rather than in spite of it. Albert Camus: "In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was within me an invincible summer."

Reply to Losing an old friendship over virtually nothing in Misc JoeUser Forums

It's funny....I've asked several people for opinions about this, laying it all out as objectively as I did here, and they all, except for one, sided with me. It's easier to tell it like it is to someone who's not in front of you. We can be real here, in a way that many people (not all) find difficul

Reply to Where I grew up. in Misc JoeUser Forums

Cool to see where you're from... I grew up in a church parsonage. There was a family plot in the side yard. We had fun times spookin' each other. It looks like something taken out of an old book, doesn't it? Very quaint. Thanks for sharing

Reply to We are different, reposted. in Religion JoeUser Forums

Annoying people who push their views are really positive challenges for the soul. They're like angels in disguise, who can promote a great deal of spiritual growth. We're all down here together as one, and our challenges come in all kinds of different forms. But challenges are what makes the soul stronger.

Reply to Brain-Teasers in Misc JoeUser Forums

anyone for........ ?? 1. out of court 2. too few to mention 3. laid back 4. little house on the prairie (my favorite growing up!) 5. split level 6 lucky split 7. ????

Reply to Dress codes and rebellion. in Misc JoeUser Forums

Those are wild! ... My new favorite shoes are dansko's. A friend gave me a pair (she had two in the same color) and I LOVE them. They're expensive, but supposed to be REALLY good for the back. So far, I can vouch for that. They don't look bad either, although not as wild as yours, dharma... <img src="http://www.dansko

Reply to Why does an Atheist do what they do? in Religion JoeUser Forums

HC wrote:""" A Good Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Christ, and leads a good life, providing for others a living breathing example of God's love and majesty. This tends to however fly in the face of what churches try to pull off. A Church is the political spin wrapped around a faith. You don't need a church to b

Reply to I love Kindergarten! in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Will we be reading a future blog with the title....."I HATE Junior High? I'll be here before you know it!! Bite your tongue! And thanks... he is pretty adorable, if I do say so myself. Must take after his dad. <img

Reply to We are different, reposted. in Religion JoeUser Forums

Additional thoughts... Judgmentalism and resentment are powerful relationship killers... but a generous spirit believes the best about another and creates an atmosphere of welcome and safety. It's grace in action... THIS is the Christianity I find in MY Bible... "Let us stop passing judgment on one another." Romans. 14:13 "Love is always eager to believe the best." 1 Cor. 13:6 "Accept one another then, just as Chris

Reply to We are different, reposted. in Religion JoeUser Forums

I think what many fundies fail to realize is that many of us 'non-christians' are just as moral (or more) as they are, and have goodwill toward our fellow man, often more than they do, and aren't just running around in some Soddom & Gommora den of lust...I'd make a GREAT christian .... except for one flaw - I don't believe in it.

Reply to Things you didn't know 'bout squirrels in Misc JoeUser Forums

Squirrels are evil, intelligent, organized, and bent on destroying the human race. They live among us, and have us lulled into acceptance of them, but they are little tornados of teeth and claws, and once their plan is in place they'll be on us like white on rice...Squirrel sympathizer!!! LMBO... Thanks for

Reply to Ignorant Stereotypes are just that in Blogging JoeUser Forums

And no, you are not one of them Thank ya kindly, doc

Reply to Why does an Atheist do what they do? in Religion JoeUser Forums

The religious child carries his faith with him everywhere he goes. So true. Despite my lack of belief in a god, my children profess faith in God and I encourage them to explor

Reply to Losing an old friendship over virtually nothing in Misc JoeUser Forums

Have to agree with everyone else here, RW. Considering this couples' kindness to you ("They were an enormous help to us as we settled in, helping us unload the truck and move our stuff into our new home, even bringing food along so we’d have something to eat. They carted me around an unfamiliar town in search of a job, something for which I am eternally grateful.")... then they throw a birthday party FOR your wife... and you're griping about not getti

Reply to Parable of a Good Church in Misc JoeUser Forums

I wonder why people are so willing to take in someone far away due to a disaster such as this and yet locally we have many that find themselves in dire situations not unlike the victims of Katrina. I think seeing the devastation moves us. It's harder to see the crises in our immediate surroundings because t