Re: OT: Derpette.... 'adult' daughter busted for misdemeanor posession - 3 days ago

Quotedmann She's in her mid 20s? I was on my own, so to speak at that age. My parents wouldn't have liked receiving that call (and I definitely would have 'fessed up to it!) but that would have been the extent of the involvement. I was no longer living under their roof, nor were they responsible for me financially. Lawyers, court fees, etc. would have all been my burden to bear. HOWEVER, i

Re: High in protein, low in fat, and low in carbohydrates - 5 days ago

I'd try it.

Re: Hillary can't hide it under the rug - 11 days ago

Hicks is po'd for being demoted. He opened his mouth when he should have kept quiet. Now he is some kind of Republican hero. I don't think he will be getting a promotion any time soon. This is all about the 2016 election.

Re: Double Voluntary MacResource Birthday Extravaganza : Kate & spacescape !!!! - 12 days ago

Happy Birthday to both of you. May your year be filled with love and good health.

Re: Quitting ciggaretts - 12 days ago

So sorry for your loss, >M>B. I lost my mother to lung cancer. She was 57. I continued to smoke till I was 48. I quit cold turkey after my first hip replacement. It's been 15 years now and the best thing I ever did.

Re: Favorite song or album - 12 days ago

Carole King "Tapestry"

Re: This saves money under Obamacare? - 13 days ago

QuoteLemon Drop There seem to be 2 different conversations going on - both related to the OP. One is whether the neighbor is receiving appropriate and effective care for her knee issues. Only she and her doctor can work on that one. The second is whether, as part of health care reform, there have been changes to Medicare that effect how doctors are reimbursed by Medicare for procedures like

Re: New puppy! - 14 days ago

At the age of 60, I got my first dog last summer. He has added so much to my life. We walk everyday and like to spend time in the backyard in the sun. He is my buddy. I hope you get a lot of joy from your new canine friend.

Re: Steven Spielberg's "Obama" - 22 days ago

Conan was not good. He pretty much read his whole act off a sheet of paper. He didn't try to hide it. I thought to myself, anyone could have read it. He did not perform. Best line from Obama, "I'm just not the strapping young muslim socialist I used to be."

Re: Voluntary MacResource Birthday Extravaganza : dmann !!!! - 25 days ago

Happy Birthday! And many more!

Re: REPORTS: Explosion At Boston Marathon - 4 weeks ago

It's tax day and it happened in Boston. I'm just saying.

Re: BYOB - 4 weeks ago

I don't know if the restaurant charged for corkage but it was a new experience for me. The people we were with are wine snobs but they acknowledged it. The wines they brought were good but I don't know if they were exceptional or not. I don't have a sophisticated palate. They tasted good and I drank them.

BYOB - 4 weeks ago

So I was in Philadelphia for the weekend for a conference, my sister and I were invited out to dinner by her friend and significant other. We arrived at the restaurant before our hosts. We told the hostess we would sit at the bar and wait for them. To our surprise we were informed there was no bar and this was a BYOB restaurant. I have been around a little but have never really encountered th

Re: Way OT: Panic Attacks anyone ? - 5 weeks ago

Years ago, my sister had panic attacks. She could barely drive herself back and forth to work. She used me to calm herself during an attack. She would call me and we would talk about anything and everything until the feeling passed. She said it helped her tremendously to think about something else. I hope your therapist has experience with panic attacks. Just remember you are not having a h

Re: Verb conjugating - 5 weeks ago

I understand using the word drug is the writer's choice if you are talking about colloquial language. I saw it used in a professional article. I think we should care but I was an English nerd. I loved diagramming sentences.

Verb conjugating - 5 weeks ago

The verb is drag. I have seen 2 instances today where the writer used the word 'drug' as the past tense of drag. An example would be "He was drug into court" Now I would use the word dragged. Is drug becoming acceptable? I hope not.

Re: Let's talk Latin - 5 weeks ago

I'm proud to say I took 2 years of Latin in high school but I really have no clue what the correct pronunciation would be. Here's a link that might help you. The C could possibly be pronounced softly "ch" because it is before an e.

Re: Voluntary MacResource Birthday Extravaganza: kanesa !!!!!! - 6 weeks ago

Thanks for the birthday wishes. I turned 61 today. It's hard for me to grasp sometimes. I'm trying my hardest to stay active with aerobics, strength training, water aerobics and I walk the dog ~2 miles a day. Somedays I feel like I'm doing a good job and other days the aches and pains win. But I am happy to be alive. My mother died at 57 and my father at 61; I'm blazing new trails for my fa

Re: Today is National Walking Day - 6 weeks ago

I walked 1.88 miles today. It is the farthest I have walked so far this year. The sidewalks are finally cleared of ice and snow and it might actually get up in the 50s tomorrow. I walk almost daily and usually do at least 45 minutes. Today it was an hour. I also have a dog with me that sniffs at every tree. Retirement has really been good for me. I am so much more physically active now.

Re: Person of the Week: Marie Osmond - 6 weeks ago

Thanks for sharing the link. It really made me feel better today. I have always thought Marie Osmond was a strong woman who has survived many tragedies. This just increases my admiration of her. Not everything is political.

Re: Spring is springing - 2 months ago

Spring?? What is this Spring that you are talking about? Today we are >25º below normal and more snow in the forecast. I bet there will be snowpiles that haven't melted by Memorial Day.

Re: Sad news about Greg - 2 months ago

My condolences to his family and friends. Too sad.

Re: New member of forum saying hi - 2 months ago

Welcome to another female Forumite. Our numbers are growing.

Re: The "Armed Guards in the Schools" policy is already showing promise - 2 months ago

I don't believe there are a lot of true accidents. Most accidents can be prevented if people would slow down, follow rules/laws and think ahead. This was not an accident because I bet the officer should not have taken his gun out of his holster or the safety was not engaged or did not follow some other gun safety rule. I, too, agree that there will be a gun injury because of these new policies

Re: The Price is Right - 2 months ago

I don't watch Wheel too often but the one thing I have noticed is there are no close-ups of Vanna. She is 56 yo and with HD she probably doesn't want any close-ups. But I am glad she still has a job. As long as Pat Sajak (66) is the host, Vanna will be "turning" letters.

Re: Voluntary MacResource Birthday Extravaganza : $tevie !!!! - 2 months ago

Re: Think you've heard the definitive post Beatles cover of Twist and Shout? No you haven't. - 3 months ago

Re: It's Official - 3 months ago

You are so right, Lemon Drop. Every time I looked at Morris, all I could think of was toe sucking.

It's Official - 3 months ago

Scott Brown has signed to become a commentator on FOX. A move to the center now that Palin and Morris are gone? We shall see. Actually, I'm curious to see whether Brown really is a more moderate Republican. I'd like to read his contract.

Re: Where is your vacation dream if $$ was not a question - 3 months ago

Taiwan I lived there when I was a kid and want to see how much it has changed. New Zealand Ireland and Germany some So Pacific Island Japan