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Reply to The Real JillUser (In case you didn't already know) in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I had a suspicion that you might've known Brad in real life--but married to him...never would've have guessed it...

Reply to So many projects, so little time. in Misc JoeUser Forums

Wow. You've certainly got your work cut out for you... My mom is a crazy knitter too--and I am usually the recipient of all her hardwork (no complaining here). She makes awesome beaded handbags and I convinced her to make some funky knitted handbags too. I'm going to try to add pictures for you, but I'm not great at this technology thing. Here's a beaded handbag (one of my least favorite actually, but the only one I have a picture of): <a href="http://img344.imagesh

Reply to Missing that old 30 minutes or it's free in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Growing up we never had pizza delivered--we would order it, and then head up the road to pick it up. The place was less than a mile away and it would take no more than 10 minutes to get it and get home. Since then, I've gotten lazy (though my parents still pick up their own pizza) and have it delivered. It can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour--even though the place is exactly one mile away. Forget that--I've started calling in my o

Reply to Muggaz in America in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

Yay! I'm so glad that you've finally blogged! Of course, I am happy that you are enjoying yourself, but I'd like it if you could just enjoy yourself a smidgeon less so that you could keep in touch just a smidgeon more! I wouldn't worry about people misplacing your accent--I get told all the time that I "talk funny." I had someone the other day ask if I was Australian becaus

Reply to All Fired Up in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Ugh, Nicky, that sounds horrible. The last thing you want to do when you aren't feeling well is jump through stupid hoops. And it's not like there's anything over the counter to cure a UTI--they are, by far, the worst--ever! I shiver just thinking about them! Hope you are feeling better soon!

Reply to The Weaker Sex in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Why? Because she is ranting and I said I hoped she felt better? That is pretty damn condescending on your part, dont you think? Sorry, Tex writes a blog about what she thinks, and you respond, "there, there, hope you feel better" as though she couldn't possibily have any thoughts or opinions except ou

Reply to David Letterman is a Dumbass in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Do you think that all Sheehan is doing is disturbing the public? Personally, I think the woman went crazy after the death of her son, and that most people realize this and don't pay much heed to her. I think she is an inconvenience, but not really a harm. But I was never a war supporter to sta

Reply to The Weaker Sex in Blogging JoeUser Forums

But I hope you feel better. That's pretty damn condescending, Dr. Guy. Tex--Interesting article. I have to agree with Jill's point in #3.

Reply to David Letterman is a Dumbass in Current Events JoeUser Forums

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Reply to Bye-bye, Bulldozer in International JoeUser Forums

Thanks for not disappointing.

Reply to David Letterman is a Dumbass in Current Events JoeUser Forums

If someone's son gets killed by a schoolbus and then his mom kills a bunch of schoolbus drivers, should only those affected by schoolbus related deaths be able to pass judgement on her actions? Did I miss Cindy Sheehan killing someone (or a bunch of someones)?

Reply to Waiting, Hoping, Praying... in International JoeUser Forums

Something that came to mind was (after i googled those words) is that, even though you may serve in an administration, that *does not* mean that you support its actions, and for that matter... You may support certain actions, that then evolve into...lets say, massacre. Just a thought... May I kindly sug

Reply to Death of an Innocent Man? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

However, I wonder what the use of finding out now, after 13 years, if the person in question was innocent is of any real use to anyone. Sure the anti-supporters will have a martyr, but it is really going to change anything for the innocent man or his family? All this does is open old wounds and cause a lot of grief for a lot of f

Reply to Abortion... in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Sarah--thanks for saying so eloquently what I was thinking.

Reply to Abortion... in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Tova: While we are on opposite ends of the spectrum on this debate--I do agree with your take on responsibility, and I also believe that men should have more of a say than they are currently allowed. However, it's hard enough to get some men to take responsibility for their children out of the womb--getting them to take responsibility before a child is born is a daunting task. <TABLE cellpadding=8 width="95%" align=center bgColor=#FF

Reply to Hispanic is Not a Race, or Homogeneous in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Interesting article, Dr. Guy. My only quibble is that Brazilians and Portuguese speakers, by definition, are not hispanic. Hispanic means "Of or relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking Latin America, or of or relating to a Spanish-speaking people or culture." Now, as for the government's "ethnicity" checklist--I've always been confused by that one--none of the categories seem to be on the same scale.

Reply to Bordering On Madness in International JoeUser Forums

Yay! You're back! I am eagerly awaiting your take on Spy-gate and Sharon's health! Please don't disappoint me Utopians dream of a day when there are

Reply to Veggie Burgers in Blogging JoeUser Forums

My question is this: I'd love to try them again but can you tell me how many and the types of veggies that are in them? Here are the ingredients for Boca's Chicken Patties: In

Reply to Marion Barry Lies in His Own Bed in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Barry had helped to make the city a laughing stock and make parts of it virtually unlivable. They may have been--notice I said "cleaning up well." And you are right, the current conditions are because of Williams (notice too that I said I wasn't a fan of Barry)...but my point was, this isn't the mid-90

Reply to Marion Barry Lies in His Own Bed in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I'm no Barry fan, but I think you went a little over the top with: has driven the District to be an unlivable place Yes, certain areas of DC are undesirable (Anacostia, anyone?), but other neighborhoods are cleaning up quite nicely. I am very comfortable (as a single, white female) walking aro

Reply to Mrs. Semple's Suicide in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Loved it Nicky! (and thanks for the card).

Reply to Lose the Maiden Names! in Marriage JoeUser Forums

That is just short-sighted and ridiculous. I guess I just don't see how other people choose to name their kids effects anyone else...I mean, quite frankly, there are loads of names out there that parents give that I think are silly and stupid, but they are entitled to name their kid "Peanutbutter Jelly

Reply to DC Rejects New Stadium in Baseball JoeUser Forums

Average attendance in Puerto Rico of 16 - 18,000 fans. That sounds fine until you realize that most MLB teams draw more in the range of 25 - 28,000 fans, and many more for the big "rivalry" games. I read somewhere yesterday that MLBs average is 25,500 per game and that the Nats had less than that only o

Reply to Constitutional Question in Politics JoeUser Forums

Dr. Miler: You should read all that Senator Byrd said, because he clearly was not talking about ANWR being unconstitutional. He was saying that he swore an oath of office that requires him to uphold the constitution and the rules of the Senate and that those rules can not be changed at the whim and fancy of Senators, although he has great respect and admiration for the Senator from Alaska. He was specifically speaking to upholding Senate rul

Reply to 300 down. . . in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Great article BlueDev. I was in your neck of the woods last weekend. If your kids are into Christmas lights, you should check this out Link . There are three houses on Latimer Road in North Raleigh that are absolutely brilliant! Congrats on the 300th article, and I hope you and your family have a very happy Christmas.