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[ - ] my ds is moving from CTT 1st grade to a gen ed 2nd grade; there are two 2nd grades and one of them has the former gen ed teacher for the 2nd grade CTT class as its teacher so i thought that would be a perfect fit for him but the school put him in the other class ... he will continue w/OT,PT, & speech and I thought the other teacher - being familiar w/CTT kids would have a better understanding of where my son is coming from -- both literally & figuratively; Should I make a stink about this? I don't know much about the other teacher except that he is new to the school entirely and I think he's only been teaching for three years or so ... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 06.22.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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On the one hand it'd be good to have the consistency, but on the other, it might be good to have him exposed to a new teaching sytle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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both teachers would be new to him and both are gen ed classrooms with gen ed teachers -- so the one teacher - though coming from a CTT classroom - wouldn't necessarily have anymore of a style he's accustomed to than the other teacher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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I say give it a go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:16 PM Flag
[ - ] How many kids are in a typical first grade class (public school)? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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In my school (PS 6) it was 27. There was a head teacher, an assistant, and a student teacher at all times, plus reading and math specialists who floated in and out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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20-30 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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Hunter has 24 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Who cleans the hamster cage in your house? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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We don't have one and won't until my DDs are old enough to do it themselves. They are now 6yo. We do have a fish and while it's "their pet" I am the one who cleans the bowl, remembers to feed, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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the cat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:11 PM Flag
[ - ] What are your great ideas for camp care packages? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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Oreos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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Yum, but no food allowed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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What's the point of a care package if no junk food or any food is allowed? Hmm.... bad camp [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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Food wasn't allowed at my camp either...the cool parents sent it anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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care package without food is not a care package! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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Madlibs, stickers, blanket (one of those cheapie ones from old navy), magazines/books, stamps, stationary, games, playing cards...signed: 3 year camp counselor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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Thanks! (But remember it's e for envelope -- stationEry) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Haven't been here in a while...why doesn't this move like the old boards? Do I need to set it differently? tia 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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The posts move among themselves but the top doesn't always change the way it used to. It takes some getting used to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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It just seems really boring, I guess. Are there just less people here? Can't tell if it's just because it's different or what. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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Summer weekends were always slower. Just stick around a while and you'll get used to how it moves differently [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know anything about fencing for kids? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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I prefer a chain on a stake in the yard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Nervous about end of year party at pre-K because ds will be going to Anderson. Feel like the other parents will think we're bragging, but it's just a fact. We were incredibly lucky to get a spot, and of course, ds was on his game the day of the test. How have/will you deal with the school disclosure issue? 48 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.22.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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You're not bragging if people ask you. And trust me, not everyone cares about where your kid is going to school. Some of us only care about our own kids. Promise! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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OP: of course, but people probably will ask as everyone wants to know if the kids will be together. I won't volunteer unless they do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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Just be humble and no one can accuse you of bragging. And congrats. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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Oh please. Just say, "He's going to Anderson--we got really lucky." and leave it at that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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You don't even have to add the luck part. I am honestly embarrassed for this OP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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I think it's nice to acknowledge the randomness of it, but that's me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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np: I've been just saying that he's going to A. If anyone seems to care or ask any other questions, I do say dd got lucky, because it was a lottery and I think it's a wonderful school, so I do feel lucky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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op: why are you embarassed for me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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What? Why would they think you're bragging, unless you're the one bringing it up in a totally unrelated conversation? Surely people are aware of the whole G&T issue? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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I guess they are, but not sure how many others applied. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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Just a tip: assume everyone is just as on top of school admissions as you are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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okey-doke [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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You'll fit right in at Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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Seriously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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how so? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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NP: You're already so self-involved that you're "worrying" about this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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op: oh, really didn't realize that made me self-involved. I jsut want to get along with people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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If you really want to get along, then you should already know folks since the school year is ending. Is your son's school life really that much of a mystery to you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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no, but I haven't seem most of the parents in months due to my work schedule. I'm not that on top of what people are doing about next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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If you're friends with them, you've had this conversation with them already. If you haven't, then does it really matter what a bunch of people you'll never see again think? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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good point. I should stop worrying about it. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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It will be full of falsely modest type A moms who only care about their child. It's a swamp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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oh come off it, you just can't wait to be asked where DC is going to school. And let me tell you, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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op: honestly, I'm very proud of my dc, but this does make me feel uncomfortable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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Get over yourself. Seriously. Are they going to egg your DC at the party? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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op: lol. Of course not. I'm just socially awkward in general. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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Apparently so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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:P [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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^^ Anderson is a fine school, but it isn't all that... the parents I know there IRL are happyish, but not thrilled (they are normal people, unlike those here on UB). Some years are great, some suck, depends on the teacher you get in any given year, just like anywhere else. (Signed gave up A for another highly regarded public which also isn't perfect, but pretty great and closer to our home). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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This is like the people who won't say they went to HArward or Yale because they think it's bragging. They say they went to a little school in Cambridge (or Conn.), which is more obnoxious than just stating your school and not thinking anything of it. Just say the school like you're saying any other local school. Your kid is smart, but not any smarter than hundreds of other kids who also scored a 99 (or many of those who scored lower on that stupid test or didn't take it at all). Signed fellow future A mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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op: I completely agree that he's no smarter than other kids going there, and there are also some really smart kids in his class. I think I'm more worried about how they did, and if it will be awkward. For instance, there's a really smart boy who I don't think scored into G&T at all, and I feel bad about it, becaue I think he's smarter than my dc in many ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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His mom will really appreciate your pity. Get over yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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op: okay, I give up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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Reread your post and say none of that at the party. It's unbelievable condescending and if you don't see why it's condescending, then maybe you should speak as little as possible at the party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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okay, I reread it, and don't get the condescending part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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You are such a together and on top of it parent that you feel badly for the kids whose parents didn't appropriately advocate for their kids. Get it now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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that's not at all what I meant. I meant that although the other kid is really, really smart, he didn't do well on the OLSAT for whatever reason, and I feel like it's kind of unfair that he didn't get in. His parents advocated for him perfectly well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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So just say the truth: this was a totally weird year and your DC totally lucked out, or at least you hope that's true because there's no way to know if A is the right school for your kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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op: which is totally true. Thanks for not flaming me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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truthfully I was tempted to flame, but I restrained myself :) Surely you must see why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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not really, but I guess I should based on the replies. Just nervous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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lol- good luck with that - i am a hunter parent and frequently get that "you poor thing, couldn't swing private" look [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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how about being normal - answer if asked - go ahead and ask if it would be normal to ask in the context of the conversation - and if you are dying to ask someone where dc goes to school for no good reason ask yourself why you care or why it matters - are you just trying to be asked yourself? have you nothing else interesting to offer? can you not talk about your kid without mentioning the school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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op: ugh. I really don't get why this post spiralled out of control. I feel really misunderstood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:00 PM Flag
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I think people are being a little harsh here. Some people will probably feel a stab of jealousy on behalf of their children (particularly if the immediate choice isn't very good), but that's normal too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:20 AM Flag
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^^actually, I think the harsh reaction here shows you how prickly people can be about this stuff. So, your social instincts are more-or-less on target. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:30 AM Flag
[ - ] if someone is hospitalized for more than two weeks for liver disease, could this be related to cirrhosis ... She was in intensive care for much of this ... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.22.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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Anything's possible, but if you're not close enough to know the diagnosis than MYOB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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could be but very well also could be for something else [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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sure, cirrhosis is liver disease [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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sure. But it could just as easily be related to numerous other conditions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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Why wouldn't you ask her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:07 AM Flag
[ - ] Looking for a new carpet for living room... suggestions on where to look in NYC? How much should it cost for 8x12 feet roughly? TIA. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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There's such a huge price range....We got one on sale at Bloomingdales that was about $700. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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I love the basement at ABC for discount rugs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:59 PM Flag
[ - ] I have a friend who has always been very protective of her ds, especially his feelings, which didn't seem odd to me when our dc were babies and toddlers, but now she seems even more that way, and our kids are six. It's making me a little uncomfortable, she spends so much time either angry because of some slight in school or worried that he'll be in a situation (sports, for example) where he won't perform as well as all the other kids and get his feelings hurt. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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There's a mom like that in our first grade class. She calls other moms all the time about some perceived slight her DD felt that day regarding which ever kid is the topic du jour. She's way way too wrapped up in her kid's emotional life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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OP: I think it's that she doesn't have any self-awareness about it that's disturbing. We all have the impulse, I think. It's just that most of us know when we are overreacting and know when to let it go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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Well, yea, I totally know how you feel. This mom called me and told me something and it was all I could do not to laugh and tell her to get a grip. I think I told her I'd talk to my DD about the "incident" and just forgot about the whole thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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Oh, you just reminded me of another mom, a good friend of mine, who had her ds write mine a letter because my ds, apparently, teased him. Yikes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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This is the sort of thing I'm talking about. I mean really. WTF? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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That poor kid, he is going to get beat up so much later on... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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Our K teacher has the students write notes about these things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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I understand the impulse in a way, but all the kids tease each other from time to time, and I think the kids are better served if you try to teach them not to take it so seriously. Yes, tell them to express their feelings, but then move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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I think we are all doing the best we can, and you can never know the whats and whys unless you've walked in their shoes. Support each other, don't trash each other. We are helping the next generation take over society. It is not every man for himself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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OP: I agree with you. I'm am such an imperfect parent. I'm just surprised that my friend is doing this, and it's making it a little hard with the boys. For example, she wants to put her son in a class with kids a year younger, and she wanted to know if I would do that too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:55 AM Flag
[ - ] What raise should I offer on-the-books nanny of two-year old twins? We paid her $15/hour for six months, then raised it to $16. That was a year ago - do we raise it a full dollar to $17/hour? And would that mean we have to go up to $18 the following year (when we may reduce her hours because of preschool)? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.22.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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Just fyi, you're not going to be reducing hours for preschool, at least not at a private NYC preschol. So many days off and half days, etc. Not worth it to scramble for the extra coverage. You just pay FT and give your nanny extra stuff to do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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OP: thanks, but in that case I think we'd have to switch nannies bc ours has made it clear she has no interest in broader housekeeping duties or cooking beyond taking care of the kids' food and clothes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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You can shift the hours on some days, so you get evening babysitting, if she'd do that. Anyway, maybe give 50 cents an hour plus a monthly metro card? Advantage there is that you (legally) don't have to pay taxes on the metro card. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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Guess what? Job responsibilities change. If she doesn't want the new responsibilities she can find a new job. That's how it works in the real world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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Truth be told I didn't give my nanny any extra duties, and just paid her as I had been paying her (no raise) even with all the downtime. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:46 PM Flag
[ - ] I have been thinking about this for weeks now: I would really like to be with a woman. I know, you may be thinking I'm a nut and should not post this here... I apologize if I am offending anyone, but for over a year now I realized that perhaps I need to explore this other side of me. But honestly I would not know where to start... I can't think of going on line to meet someone... or answering some weird ad. It is already confusing as it is. Just wanted to ask if anyone else among you was ever in this situation. What did you do or what would you do...it is all very confusing. Thanks 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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Are you married? What about your husband? Don't you think you should end one thing before starting another? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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ITTTA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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there are always things we will wonder about - what if I had moved to NYC? What if I had gone to graduate school? what if I had married my high school sweetheart. That doesn't mean you should act on any of this and risk ruining your life now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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weeks? Sounds like something else is going on in your life. That is not a long time. If you were really a lsesbian, I think this would have been in your head since adolescents [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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hey OP! Where did you go? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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this sounds normal to me. But if you are already married, being with a woman is still cheating, so unless your dh is on board with it (and he may be, lots of guys are into that kind of thing), it may have to remain a fantasy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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OP; I agree w/ the replies pointing out that you need to be open w/your partner, if you're currently in a relationship. I disagree that you'd 'know by now' if you were a lesbian. Curiousity is often simply that but is sometimes a window you've never opened. Is this desire purely sexual or do you feel a need to connect more intimately with a woman in ways beyond sexual contexts? It's very healthy to explore your desires, yet the idea of approaching it through venues like the internet or answering often phony 'personals' sounds pretty dodgy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:50 PM Flag
[ - ] how bad were you db's one yr shots??? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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My Ped only does two shots per visit, so that part wasn't so bad. DB got chicken pox vac and hep a vac. It was the blood drawing for lead screening that was horrible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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They screamed when the MMR was injected (big needle, right in the muscle), but they were fine after. I got them an ice cream and we were good to go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:37 PM Flag
[ - ] I believe, and have believed during the whole process, that karma is a bitch. 42 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.22.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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explain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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op: All of these bitter moms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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np: easy for you to say, your child probably got into anderson. have some compassion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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Karma doesn't smile on entitlement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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op: We do not feel entitled. Just extremely lucky and happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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That wasn't for you - it was for the NP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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op: Ok, thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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i don't feel entitled. i think it's just easy to say (and lucky) for op that she can from where she stands ... that's all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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^i had to turn down a spot, it was a horrible decision process...and i don't feel like i'm getting my "just desserts." i did nothing to deserve that, nor did dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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We did too. I feel so bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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ITA, mostly. Although there is one shut out family who I really, really feel for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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Well than karma smiled on me a teeny tiny bit. I am trying to believe that everything happens for a reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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op: Me too. I was and still am truly supportive and happy for everyone. I only wish the best for everyone. We got our 1st choice school for dc (behind Hunter w/l). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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We had a horrendous process and wound up with a last minute lottery-related reprieve. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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op: Congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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Thanks! The same to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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So what you're saying is that because you're a wonderful person, your child got the best school? What a horribly entitled, back-patting thing to say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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op: Nope, not at all. I am just saying that through the whole process I was a "nice" person true from my heart. i did all I could do to help friends and truly wished evryone I know luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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Well, me too - shared everything I knew about the process with everyone who asked - and we weren't as lucky as you. Can you explain that one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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op: Well, you are acting kind of bitter now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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You are unbelievable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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np: You don't seem very nice, honestly. Right now you seem insufferable and smug. People always want to believe that they deserve their good fortune and that others deserve to suffer. Just as people always underestimate the pain of others. It's not a pretty instinct. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:34 AM Flag
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Your karma will bite you in the ass during the college round -- beware [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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NP: Karma isn't always paying attention? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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Just b/c you didn't get your 1st or 2nd choice it doesn't mean Karma didn't smile on you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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I know this is really corny, but I really think some of our greatest gifts are unanswered prayers. Sometimes we never know why things work out the way that they do. Something tells me you're going to be thrilled with your school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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Look, I'm sure things will work out for us, and in the grand scheme of things we are, of course, lucky...but there is truly nothing more annoying than being lectured about karma by someone who got exactly what she wanted, and is crediting it to being such a great person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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Fair enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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nicely, put. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:34 AM Flag
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np-- karma is real. get ready. yours is not looking so good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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Well, we're Christian, so we don't believe in Karma. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:03 AM Flag
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karma is the law of cause and effect- has nothing to do whether you are a Christian or not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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Only the upper middle class could believe in instant karma. Get out and see the world and then tell me that people who suffer got what was coming to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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well said. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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We all have free will and if we don't like what we are experiencing- we can work to improve the situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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^^NP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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That should have been NP? I was the OR, didn't write that post wondered if it was OP or NP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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Yes, but bad things happen to good people, too. Look at all the locallly built schools in China that collapsed while the hotels and private schools on either side didn't have a crack. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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But wouldn't school placement be the child's karma not the parents? Is it the kids you feel got their comeuppance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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Then you're misdefining karma. Karma is an individual problem--ie, if the parent behaved badly, the parent would reap the bad karma. If the child is going to have a bad school year because of the parents' behavior, that's not karma. A person can only incur their own karma. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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So why did so many nasty people get good schools, and so many nice people get shut out? You have a weird definition of karma. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 10:47 AM Flag
[ - ] need a good restaurant for brunch near central park zoo. thanks. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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There's a Sarabeth's on CPS and a Le Pain Quotidien on 7th and 58th. You can also try Bouchon Bakery in Time Warner Center. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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I'm not the OP, but this is a great list. She should thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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Eh - that's ok. I work in the area. It was easy. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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Rue 57 on 6th/57th. Great for brunch [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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These are all great - thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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