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[ - ] DB will be a year old can I start giving him whole milk? How do I go about this? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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yes you can. I mixed the whole milk with formula bit by bit. 1/4 milk and 3/4 formula the first day..the next day half and half, ect. This worked. When I tried going cold turkey with #1 she didn't like the taste so this is when I did the mixing thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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I just went from formula to bm without any transition. It was no problem--dd took to it just fine in a sippy cup. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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Finished EBF and gave him a sippy cup of caw... from me to the cow with no issue...now, transitioning my rump back to me from that of a cow was much more difficult [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:10 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone live in District 1 and get notice of a gen ed spot? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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Only unofficially. Pisses me off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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where? at 110? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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No, someplace else that asked me not to blab until I have a letter. It's nervewracking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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I mean officailly, gen people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:13 PM Flag
[ - ] where do you think is the prettiest place to walk across the park? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.19.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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from west to east, enter the park near AMNH, go across to the Great Lawn, down the west side of the lawn, past the Delacourt, through the Shakeaspeare Garden and up to Belvedere Castle. Down the back of the castle into the Ramble and through the Ramble to the Boathouse, under the Drive and out past the Model Boat Pond. Not the most direct route, but very pretty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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up from the plaza hotel entrance past the pond, zoo, through poet's walk and down to bethesda fountain up past the boathouse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have a BMW suv x3? Can u fit your Bugaboo in it? 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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vba!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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a revolting melange of excess and consumerism [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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u sound jealous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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u sound pretentious [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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Why bc I have a Bugaboo, so does every other person? and I need a car for the suburbs? You are very jealous indeed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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You do realize how you sound right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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np- she sounds fine, what is up your ass? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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okay "np" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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Yes it sounds Jappy but its a valid question. I have a Bugaboo and I need a car that will accomodate it. What is the big deal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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i have an x6 and my bug takes up most of the trunk space although you can stack bags and things on top [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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i meant x5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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like your LV tote and your Tury Burch tunics? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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i would never wear Tory. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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those tunics snag on your air brushed acrylic nails [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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oops, your bitchiness is showing... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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So all tacky ppl have Bugaboo's?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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wow u are really talking to the wrong person. You have no clue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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ooooh, if message boards could talk... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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So I should forget the X3, I think I will get a lexus instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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poster with x5 and bmw enthusiast- you really cannot compare a lexus to a bmw especially in the drive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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I think BMW's are difficult to drive... they're hard to turn... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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test both cars compare road managability, weight, saftey. like they say bmw is the ultimate drive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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I need a small SUV. Mercedes is too big, the X5 is too big and the Lexus seems to be a right fit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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porr mans bmw first of all, second, a bug takes up just about the whole back of any suv, ahve had 3... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:55 PM Flag
[ - ] Dh should be home this time tomorrow. Two weeks alone with 2 year-old twins almost done. And this is the first night I had a wee drink before they went to bed... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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You deserve a medal. Seriously. I've been in that boat and drank a lot more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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if he is like my dh he will come, drop on the couch, ask for a droml amd complain about how exhausted he is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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OR: Ooh, that sucks. Mine usually feels terrible for leaving me with them for so long that he overcompensates. Which I appreciate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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hats off to you. When my first two were that age and dh traveled constantly I made a vow never to drink alone. I kept it and it was a good one to keep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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It took you 2 weeks to have a drink? Seriously, I hope you got a babysitter regularly. DH travels often for a week at a time and that's the only thing that saves me--with only 1 child! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:10 PM Flag
[ - ] DH miserable in his job, complains about it, but any suggestions or verbal support I offer are not particularly well-received. He just lists reasons why what I say won't work/doesn't apply to him. Any advice? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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no no thats MY husband [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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OP: Holy s**t! He's a bigamist, too! I knew he seemed tired. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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put him time out... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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OP: One minute for every year? 43 minutes? He'd just fall asleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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but then he'd stop the complaining... I know ppl who do this and it's just that they want to vent... there's nothing you can say, but it is an annoying and pointless exercise [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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OP: tru dat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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Just say nicely, "Look I'd like to help you with this, but you don't seem to want my help. If you ever do want my help figuring out how to make you happier, please let me know. I just want to see you happy." Then when he complains just listen and say "that sucks." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks--that's kind of what it has evolved into. "Just let me know if there's anything I can do to help with this" and now I just say, "yeah, I know," when he beefs. I've even said, "You seem stuck" and he says, "I'll figure it out." So I guess he will. I just wish he could get some momentum going because the longer he does nothing, the worse he's going to feel. Thanks for your help and the opp to vent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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start talking like a therapist....things like "so what I hear you saying is that you are miserable at your job" or say 'yeah that sounds really awful, I can't believe you have to put up with that"...but don't actually offer any solutions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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that is what therapists are like? why would anybody pay them $$$ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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Well, I have been to two (once as a teen - family therapy becuase of drug addicted sibling, and once with DH for marital therapy) and know two personally and this is how the four I know of were. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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maybe he thinks you are judging him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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OP: He may. He can be sensitive. I'm so not judging him--it's just that he's unhappy and I hate to see him like that. I'm very quick to make changes when I'm unhappy (it's just a job/apartment/piece of furniture/whatever, is how I see it). I don't mean to sound pat when I suggest stuff but maybe I do... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:15 PM Flag
[ - ] If your dh was a CEO and gone all of the time, but you had a nice home, life, 4 dcs, and were happy for the most part except he was a workaholic, emotionally distant and you weren't physically attracted to him, wwyd? 60 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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It sounds like a commercial relationship. Not too comforting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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what does that mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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he pays and you provide the rest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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you're being disingenuous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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have a great life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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how though without the love or time together? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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1) If you trade him in do you really think you will be better off? No, you will just have different issues -- and a lot less money. 2) The quality of your life is about YOU - your work, health, relationships, spirituality, etc. and most importantly how you give to others. We can never depend on a partner for fulfillment but if we lucky they are the icing on the cake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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I know what you mean, i just go everywhere alone and i get lonely and he just doesn't understand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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Why do you go everywhere alone? Bring a single friend, an older relative. Plenty of people would love your company. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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I am sorry you feel alone... do you have a good group of girlfriends that you share this with or are you living a life of "quiet desperation" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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I do things with my friends, but when i go places alone with the dcs, i see other couples out together and it makes me sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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np: I'm sure a lot of women see you with a nice home and are sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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sad enough to leave ? or sad enough to have an affair ? or just sad and you'll be lonely ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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sad to settle for a relationship without time or attention [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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i'm not sure i understand. don't all sahms go out alone with the kids? or are you saying you're out at night with them alone as well? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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np I'm not saying you're wrong... but wow, that's sad... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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op- we are also 20 years apart and maybe that's it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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you married him for his wealth, power and dominance and now that is the trap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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No, I married him bc i loved him and he was nice and caring. He just throws himself into his job and i need him to make some time for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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have you gone to a counselor ? My DH and I went to a male counselor and I think the advice coming from another man meant more to my DH than if it had come from a woman who may not "understand what it's like to be a man in the business world" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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We have tried counseling, but he is set in his ways and i just have navigated my life with dcs on my own for the most part [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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Is he close to retiring ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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no, unfortunately [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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Can you secretly sabotage his career ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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lol, bad karma! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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can you stop by the office wrapped in saran Wrap ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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um, he's way too conservative and we are on different levels sexually [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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not too me, she is lucky to have financial freedom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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np: As opposed to a woman with an absentee husband who was working 80 hours a week doing manual labor to support her dc on the brink of poverty? OP's life sounds pretty good! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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I could work with that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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So here's my take...there are a lot of marriages out there like this without DH making a ton of money. I know money isn't everything but it is SOMETHING. Can you find emotional fulfillment in other ways i.e. friends, tennis, I'm not suggesting an affair [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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op- i wouldn't consider an affair, I am just craving attention [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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np: What do you do for a living? Do you get attention/feedback from your work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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I am a sahm with 4 dcs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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Get a job. Then decide if you would be happier a SAHM with a DH who has to work around the clock to support you or as a divorced woman supporting herself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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I have worked before, but it doesn't fill loves void [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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But it does give you perspective. You want a DH to support you and your DC AND shower you with time and affection. You may not get both. Which do you want? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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money isn't the answer to everything [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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Then leave your DH and support yourself and your dc yourself. But don't turn around and expect your DH to change and to suddenly lavish you and dc with time and attention. Make your choice and run with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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oh yeah, sounds that easy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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I'm not the one who signed up for the wealthy older man than decided that I didn't like that his work takes up so much of his time. You made one choice already, that impacts what choices you have now. Changing him is not an option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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lol, i hope you aren't a counselor or giving your friends advice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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My friends aren't this silly. They don't expect to keep all the good traits of their DH's while changing the negatives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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Then don't reply if you think peoples problems are silly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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This isn't a problem. This is a woman with too much money, too much time, and too little responsibility whining. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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at least i am not judgemental and jealous! goodnight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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I'm not jealous. I have a great job, a wonderful family, and am not lonely. I don't rely on others to make me happy. Go count your money or do your nails...whatever makes you happy while your DH ignores you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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wait, she has to make a choice? what a miserable life you lead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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She already made her choice. She chose her husband. Now that she chose the wealthy man who ignores her, she can chose to stay with him or to leave him. She can't chose to change him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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ok, i get the pros (house, $$$, etc) but in what way is 4 dcs a plus? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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for me it is, i love them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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of course you love them, that's not the point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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Only the wives of CEO's are allowed to have 4 DC. Didn't you get the memo? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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You are shrugging off a lot of good suggestions here. Sounds like you just want to vent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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this is sad. life is short. find love with someone who appreciates you. i'd take less money for that any day. surprising so many feel different. although i guess it shouldn't be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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I don't think people are saying that she should value money above all else. I think people are saying that IF she wants the financial stability, she MAY have to tolerate a less than perfect relationship. OP has basically said that she won't get a job, won't support herself, won't support her dc. She cares about the money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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do you have any idea how much child care for 4 dcs would cost in New York for her to work full time? How much do you have to earn to pay for that and other stuff? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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I would consider leaving the marriage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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it depends what you want. if you want the home and etc and find other venues of personal fulfillment, why not. if you want a husband who is there both physically and emoitnally, then you need to figure something out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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This group is very judgemental. Regardless of how OP got into this marriage, the fact is that she has to make choices for her children and herself based on the current reality. So her marriage is unfulfilling - as if all of you are superior for having discovered the secret to true love and marital bliss. OP, you need to take an analytical look at your choices. Talk to an attorney if you think you want to leave the relationship. You will learn what reality could look like (and NY state does not do a great job protecting women and their children, although in your case there could be enough money that you would be fine.) If you want to stay, then it is up to you to find your own happiness and center. So your marriage isn't good -- that doesn't define you, nor does it destin you or your kids to failure, despite some of the opinions here. Take steps to help yourself and your kids so that whatever route you choose, your emotional happiness will not be tied to this man. and the hell with these people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Any advice on how to answer a four year old who asks "How did I get inside your belly" and "How am I part of daddy and part of you"? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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my dd asked me the first part of your question. I told her that women are born with eggs and when the mommy and daddy want to have dc, the egg grows into a baby. SHe was ok with that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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i like this reply. on the other hand, my 3 yo dd already knows that babies "come out the vagina," so it's probably not a far stretch that babies also go IN the vagina, if you will. i'll probably just tell it to her straight. i expect she'll think it's funny/strange more than anything else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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I learned the facts of life at 4 when my mom was pregnant. It wasn't a big deal for me at all; we read a book ("The true story of how babies are made") and that was that. Four year olds aren't grossed out by that stuff yet--it's more like another weird part of the big world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone read Small Magazine? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Any recommendations for parenting books? I have a 13mo and just curious about different philosophies. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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"Happiest Toddler on the Block" by Karp is very helpful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Brazelton, Penelope Leach, the Magic Years and STEP Parenting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:39 PM Flag
[ - ] I found Luke Russert to be incredibly poised and mature, in the interview and clips from the eulogy he gave on his father -- really impressive for a 21 year old kid. I gave the eulogy at my father's funeral (and it was 3 weeks after his death, not six days, and he, and I, were much older) and I was a mess -- I don't know how he was able to do it but I'm sure his father would be very proud of him. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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three weeks ? Can I ask why it was three weeks ? That isn't something I have ever heard of... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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He was cremated (so no real rush for interment), and our family is all over the country -- that was when we could get everyone there, and also get the time at the church. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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Oh... that make sense... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:46 PM Flag
[ - ] Question for you with kids in public schools. Through a family foundation, I am able to give up to $10,000 a year to causes of my choice. How much of this would you give to your dc's school vs. other charitable causes? Dh and I are very split on this. Personally, we'll probably be giving $500. 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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I'd give more to your kid's school if it needs it. What a wonderful thing to have the opportunity to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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I don't really know how much it needs it. I guess all schools think they need more, right? It's a tough decision to make. I was leaning toward $7,500 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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OR: Oh, I thought you were giving $500, but you mean the foundation is a separate entity. Yes, $7500 would be very generous. I can only imagine what a boon that would be to a school like 110, where my kids went to pre-K, which doesn't have a giant fundraising machine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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Well, it's easy to be generous with somebody else's money :) But I'm having a hard time thinking this through ethically. It's like writing the check to my crazy rich college each year - I always wonder if it's the right choice. Of course, no public is wealthy like the top colleges are, but still...I could give to anything, and I wonder if a school serving largely the middle and upper middle class is the right choice over, say, the NYT Neediest Case Fund or the Doe Fund, two of my favorites. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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Perhaps you could give it to a public school that needs it more, to help with parity. There are dozens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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I was thinking of also giving $1000 to our failing zoned school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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$500-$1000. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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Based on what you've said, I'd go for around 1/3 - 1/2. Your dc's school, especially if public, is a wonderful institution that can really use your money, but there are also other great things out there that are worth supporting. I'd pick two to three things you believe passionately in (one of those being your dc's school) and split the money among them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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Honestly, $0. The schools are so poorly run that I feel that very little of the donation would be put to good use. I would rather give to a small, well run charity with good transparency into how the donations are spent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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Do you actually have kids at public school? If you did you'd never spout such crock. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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that too bad you feel that way. People at our school put up and support proposals for the money we raise and then everyone votes for which proposals they care the most about. We're adding some personnel and continuing to fund our specials plus adding some extra teacher training. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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I think that I would look at from a different point of view. I would wait until a specific project needing funding - lets say the copier broke down and they needed to buy a new one, or the carpet in the library was dreadful and they needed to replace it and I would fund that project. I would always keep my ear to the ground for opportunity and always do it anon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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May I humbly suggest that you donate to Insideschools.org? It's the only independent voice serving ALL families that care about public schools, rich, poor, in-between, runs on a shoestring (no $s from the DOE, which seems sort of scared of us, because we try to tell the truth). Our seed $s from big foundations ends this month so we really need support from family foundations and individuals to keep doing what we do. And UBers, please don't call me Spamela, I'm a parent who has been on this board for years trying to help others, and I took a huge pay cut to work for Insideschools, which really needs help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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OP, and don't worry, you are DEFINITELY on my list for this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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THANKS! Insideschools.org is really tough spot right now re: funding. We are especially looking for parents willing to open their homes for "friendraisers" this fall, when we will be launching the new improved Insideschools.org. We're also looking for people to test drive the new site. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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Do you have a development officer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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i'd give it to a completely underserved population. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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I would give most to my own public school. And then I would go to donorschoose.org and choose a project (or 2 or 3 or more) to fund. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:14 AM Flag
[ - ] The 3mo and the 3 1/2yo are both asleep! Drinks on me! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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The 7 & 5 yos here are asleep too. I'm coming over! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:31 PM Flag
[ - ] where did everyone go? this new site is so much slower than the old one. did ppl leave? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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yep. LOTS of people left. many went to youbemom.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Help - so constipated (me, not db!) What are your tried and true remedies? TIA 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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coffee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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with a cigarette [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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Metamucil cookies. Takes about a day to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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coffee, flaxseed oil [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Coffee and the elliptical trainer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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cheerios with hot milk. VOILA helps all the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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I never knew this... good to know ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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why do you think you're so "backed up " ? been traveling or something ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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OATMEAL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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fibercon, coffee, colace [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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