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Re: You talk funny

faboomama — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:50:04 -0000

LOL Really? That's too funny.

One thing I like best about living in SoCal are the unexpected accents; the Indian guy with a Texas drawl, the Koreans and Israelis who speak Spanish fluently with a Mexican accent, the black person with a Cuba accent...it makes you kind of stop making assumptions about people based on the color of their skin. If I have a question, depending on where I am in LA, I will ask white people if they speak English, because too often, they don't!

Re: You talk funny

empoprises — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:45:32 -0000

We perceive that we don't have accents, but we do. During his 1976 campaign for President, Jimmy Carter was appearing at a southern campaign stop, and told the crowd that it would be nice to have a President without an accent...

Re: ELECTION ‘08: Huckabee takes Kansas

craigspva5 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:19:57 -0000

Interesting post. I have stumbled and twittered this for my friends. Hope others find it as interesting as I did.

Re: CNN needs a geography lesson

swingtrading3 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:37:57 -0000

Interesting post. I have made a twitter post about this. Others no doubt will like it like I did.

Re: How about a $50 check?

faboomama — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:38:55 -0000

I totally agree. That's what we told Ilia too. It's sucks that I spend so much time at home explaining ads on TV or the radio only to have them bombarded at school too.

Re: How about a $50 check?

trish — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:54:09 -0000

I hated the fundraisers that ask you to fill out addresses of everyone you know and then they'll "do the work for you". They have rallies to show the kids what prizes they can get if they turn in this many or that many. I told my kids straight up, "NO fundraisers." I will not spam my family and friends just so they can get a prize that I can get at the dollar store. Josh was adamantly against fundraisers and would say, "If you want to give money to the school, give money to the school, but NO fundraisers." Using the kids to get money in this manner on any part of the chain sends the wrong message.

Re: Broke and Trying to Move

debohobo — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:41:50 -0000

I think things will work out okay, you all need to move in with your husband’s mother, it may be cramped, awkward and demoralizing but as a mom we do what we have to. Be honest and open with your kids they'll understand and have a greater appreciation for what it takes to fend for them.

Head up and shoulders strong...you'll make it through and be stronger for it. :)

Re: She’s a swimmer now

BlueCockatoo — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:47:44 -0000

I was terrified of the water when I was a kid... I remember taking swimming lessons and not wanting to go under water. We did "ring around the rosie" every class but I'd never go down. Then one time the instructor made sure she was next to me when we did it and kicked my feet out from under me and I went under. I was SO MAD and betrayed. But it wasn't long after that that I finally took to it. I went on to taking lessons up to the point where the next step was lifeguarding (I was too young or I would have done that). I was also on the swim team (pretty successfully) and doing backflips off the high dive board. It is amazing how that "switch" just turns on. I bet Ilia will amaze you with all the stuff she does in the pool!!

Re: Broke and Trying to Move

fohara — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:19:27 -0000

Any or all of you can stay with me, A. I could even go to Noah's or Maidel's. I have an air mattress for the kids. And then you guys could take the bed.

Re: Broke and Trying to Move

Colleen — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:57:10 -0000

Many hugs. Last time I moved (in January), I hit the liquor store up - the boxes are free, and really sturdy. Best of luck!

Re: Broke and Trying to Move

faboomama — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:55:38 -0000

I'm willing to move anywhere. It's the spouse who is making this difficult. He needs to learn that poor people don't have options. LOL

Re: Broke and Trying to Move

twitter-9864512 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:50:31 -0000

I really wish that we lived near enough to help out in some way. I'm sad to hear that this is going on.

Re: Broke and Trying to Move

openid-10384 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:49:37 -0000

Oh crap… I sure hope something happens soon where you can either stay put or find a place where you can keep your family together. I don't suppose you're interested in moving to Planet Georgia, I could probably clear out the upstairs bedroom. A tad crowded for a family of four, but roomier than a MiniCooper.

I guess that's one more advantage of getting older, you only have yourself & spouse to worry about.

Re: How about a $50 check?

empoprises — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:12:38 -0000

Frankly, the best fundraiser that I've seen is scrip. Yes, it takes someone to permanently maintain the scrip program, but at least it's for things that you use everyday, not candy.

Re: How about a $50 check?

faboomama — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:48:18 -0000

Well, here everyone loves voting in more money for schools via bonds. But what happens is that Schwarzenegger borrows the money then we never see it. The school had to cut $3M from their operating budget for this year and maybe even more next year.

Re: How about a $50 check?

FARfetched — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:07:27 -0000

Yeesh, they didn't learn from last year's debacle? That's one thing about getting old that you can look forward to: no more fundraisers. Until they reproduce, anyway.

The reason they have to do the fundraisers is that everyone shits their pants when school taxes have to go up a penny. Morons don't seem to realize that it's an investment.

Re: Goaltending

taylorbarr — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:27:26 -0000

How is it going? I hope you keep with your goals and show everyone who is boss!

Miss ya- ole' Seesmic Friend!

Taylor Barr

Re: Goaltending

sean808080 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:42:19 -0000

Good luck. I can't wait to see the LA Marathon victory flickr pics! If you were close, I'd play tennis [badly] with you!

Re: Goaltending

openid-10384 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:21:32 -0000

Makes perfect sense to me. I don't care what kind of shape someone is in, nobody can just get up and expect to do a marathon. The 5k & 10k runs are a really good idea too, even if they are boring, they get you used to running in packs.

Y'know, it *would* be funny to cross the finish line with a cig in your mouth…

Re: My Healthcare Story

aamanlamba — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:20:51 -0000

Thanks for sharing this, very sorry you had to go through this and wish Insurance companies were run by people whose mandate was health care, not profit

Re: My Healthcare Story

fohara — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:41:47 -0000

thanks for writing this, anika. a lot of people out there, conservative or no, don't realize what others go through. it's all well and fine to have poor coverage or perhaps even no coverage until one's health falters for one reason or another... Not to mention your tale of multiple insurance turndowns because of "pre-existing conditions." Between this and the economy, I'm not sure where we're all going in this country.

Re: My Healthcare Story

angrykeyboarder — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:38:40 -0000

It is just beyond me how people can have a problem with government provided healthcare. Don't these people have (or had in the not too distant past) parents or grandparents who are/were seniors? Don't any of them know anyone of any age with a disability?

All of those people get Medicare and I doubt any of them will tell you they would rather be covered by regular health insurance (or not covered at all).

Re: My self-serving thoughts on Facebook acquiring FriendFeed

Aaron @ Acai Fruit Juice — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:10:21 -0000

Many people who don't know too much about technology these days appreciate "straight forward" applications. I think the Facebook users will enjoy FriendFeed not to say that they aren't "in tune" with today's latest technology, but because it gives them yet another avenue to communicate with people. I personally don't use much of FB but can appreciate new and simple applications. Who knows, I may start using FB a little more!

Re: headdesk

empoprises — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:32:54 -0000

Where to begin?!?

Of all of the issues, the one that threw me the most was "Oh, that’s a weird first name." I don't care if his name is Super Green Dildo; a receptionist, even if incompetent, is supposed to at least be receptive.

The sad thing is that the person that your son is seeing may be absolutely wonderful, but if she/he has a poor staff, the experience is ruined. Some people may be good at their specialties, but horrible at hiring staff.

Re: headdesk

debohobo — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:19:52 -0000

Here's where it belongs:

Funny, no annoying, no funny....and she probably manages the records too..scary, no funny, no scary.

Competent service...where did it all go?

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