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Reply to Homemaking is a "Real" Job in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

PoetPhilosopher, do you have a family? If so, have you ever stayed at home? You are right, it isn't a job, it is many jobs. No, we don't get a paycheck. We get paid with the wonders of happiness, lack of stress and well adjusted, healthy children. I mention healthy children because my pediatrician always comments that she can tell my kids aren't in day care because it is such a rarity that they are ill. No amount of money can be equivalent to those things. Besides, do you work to live or

Reply to Listening to the arguments on gay marriage in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Melchiah, why do civil unions rate you as second class? Just because you are different doesn't mean you aren't equal. It is "man kind" and I am a woman. I am not second class to men. I am different yet equal. People who cry separation of church and state aren't looking at the whole picture. Our country was founded by Christians. The "super majority" of our nation is Christian in belief. Our currency states "In God we trust". Those th

Reply to Challenge: Back Up Bush's Resume in Republican JoeUser Forums

The web site that KharmaGirl referenced argued those claims back in August of 2003 already. Why reinvent the wheel.

Reply to Why some people look fatter than others in Health & Medicine JoeUser Forums

Most women tend to lose breast size if they don't strengthen their upper body while dieting. Even then, boobs are usually the first to go. Nature is cruel isn't it My type is type II all over! Although I never carried a lot of fat around my tummy until after having babies. That is a case where if you did have muscle controling your fat, it go stretched beyond return. Not a pr

Reply to Nature vs. Nurture a few thoughts in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

I think nature gives you some things that nurture can't change but I do think that they play equally valuable roles in who you are. I have a cousin who was adopted and her half brother was adopted by a different family. They had no contact with each other until they were adults. They have the same body language, vocal inflections and had very similar struggles in life. Strong natural forces at work. Where nurture is highly important is when a child has a lot of natural talen

Homemaking is a "Real" Job in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

We as a society, meaning the majority of us, seem to view homemaking as something that anyone could do therefore it isn't a real job. If you are a homemaker and your spouse/partner isn't doing "their part" you must be subservient. And there seems to be no consideration of how well you do your job or how many tasks are included in your job. Sure, anyone could do almost any given part, but few could do all that a homemaker does. Then there ar

Reply to Listening to the arguments on gay marriage in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

I think many have tried seeing it from both ways (if you read all of the comments) and still concluded that "marriage" is not what is needed to give gay relationships equal rights. Gay unions are not the same as heterosexual unions. That doesn't mean there is anything wrong with either type or that either type should get different rights. They are not the same though and "marriage" is already the definition for a heterosexual union so the homosexual

Reply to Got lump? in Misc JoeUser Forums

Best of luck. I have been there. I have one lump that they have been keeping an eye on for the last couple of years. I am only 33 but have had mammograms and ultrasounds for the last 3 years. Mine doesn't seem to be anything other than fibroid tissue. It is always on my mind though. What scares me is I can't even find the lump myself. Just keep in mind that a lot less women die from breast cancer than it seems. It is just such a hard hi

Reply to Is Kerry The Man? in Democrat JoeUser Forums

I think Kerry has a good chance. Edwards him-hawd arround the subject but basically said he isn't interested in being VP he is interested in being President. As for the other side, I don't see Cheney being out of the mix unless his health prevents it. I couldn't see Powell wanting VP. I would absolutely love to see Powell run for President but I don't think he has any aspirations for the job. BTW, I think it is very racist to say that P

Reply to Evidence That The Gene Pool Is Diminishing in Humor JoeUser Forums

The genius from Ypsilanti could be the same idiot that stole a credit card out of my house. He went straight from my house to the gas station right around the corner from his house and used it. Smart eh?!

Reply to Nikon N80 and Fuji S2 Pro in Professional Work JoeUser Forums

I checked out Mr Rabini's pictures. Very well done! You definitely have an eye for nature photography. Thanks for sharing them.

Reply to Listening to the arguments on gay marriage in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Poet, I have talked about some of my concerns for gay "marriage" in other articles so I won't repeat those. Here is one new one though. I don't think you are looking at the bigger picture concerning our society. Currently I can give the birds and bees talk to my child and say the old "When a man and a woman love each other, they get married and have their own children, etc, etc". Now, marriage is clear. It is between a man and a woman. You might

Reply to Surviving Survivor in Movies & TV & Books JoeUser Forums

Well I enjoy Survivor. I think Colby has the best chance of winning. I don't think Alecia will make it to the top 4 because she is too tough and intimidating. Boston Rob is going to get booted because he is too smitten with what's her name. She is such a blah character that I can never remember her name. Can you believe the drama with Jenna leaving?! That was so sad that her Mom died 8 days after she returned home to her side. Good thing

Reply to IDENTITY OF SIR PETER MAXWELL in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Poet, since I should stick to your subject, my vote is for bored high school student

Reply to IDENTITY OF SIR PETER MAXWELL in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Sir Pete, why don't you hook up with one of the Hilton sisters? They seem just your type and wouldn't care about your money.

Reply to Ceding responsibility to the government in Politics JoeUser Forums

Actually, in 1935, the life expectency was 60s rather than 70s. So the whole thought of being paid past age 60 back then didn't really mean much. I'm in agreement with jeb, just saying that it is even more extreme a difference than he stated.

Reply to Sugar is like crack! in Diet JoeUser Forums

You guys are nasty I agree that salad tastes like a treat after a no carb diet. Good thing it isn't for more than 3 days!

Reply to Pass the KY.. in Misc JoeUser Forums

Funny title. We all get screwed from time to time. It is nice that you can keep the good in mind when dealing with the bad. Best wishes.

Reply to Marriage: Is it Sacred? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I agree with Kharmagirl. I had a very traditional wedding only because that is what we had both wanted. I don't think anyone's marriage is any more "flippant" because of the manner of the wedding. Some of the biggest weddings I have ever been to ended in divorce and some that had drive thrus have been happily married for many years. The intent either way is for a man and a woman to be legally bound to each other until death do they part. You can'

Reply to Need for respect. in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Good article. You made many good points. I think my relationships have improved with others by always trying to put myself in the other persons shoes. Everyone says and does things they regret from time to time. In those cases, and apology is always better late than never. I learned about the benefits of giving second chances back in high school. I had some friends that gave me the boot because I was no longer the partying cheerleader like they w

Reply to In high School I was pregnant in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

My heart aches for you. It is so hard to have a family even when the conditions are perfect. At least you got to find out what marriage and motherhood are supposed to feel like. Thanks for sharing your story and best wishes for the future.

Reply to American Idol 3, Group 2 in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

Wow, we totally agree! I was soooo dissappointed with the performances! I also think Camile and Lisa will be the ones to go on from that group. Boy did Jesus and Noel stink it up! I think they would have been nicer to Mathew if he had followed them

Reply to President Kerry in Politics JoeUser Forums

Oh, so it is okay that Kerry doesn't seem to have any real convictions. He does things because they are popular. Great. Yeah, you're right, that is different than being relentless about something you believe in. How can you tell what Kerry believes in? BTW, I don't see how investigating circumstances of partial birth abortion is trying to over turn Roe V Wade. I, as a woman, would like to know why partial birth abortions are performed. P

Comcast Can't Have Disney in Internet JoeUser Forums

I have not been on JoeUser as much these past few days because Comcast can't seem to keep their DNS working! That frustrates the heck out of me! I am not going to be getting any money back for that lost time either. I heard on the TV last night that Comcast's bid for Disney is a no go. Gee, too bad...not!

Reply to Nascar in Sports & Leisure JoeUser Forums

Did you watch it? I was right!