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[ - ] it's not a comment about having a nanny, but they actually have an article in people implying that they are doing it alone.....with no help....bit of a joke 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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That's the formula- to appeal to everyday people [ Reply | More
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Response to jlo post...anyone else not like this site [ Reply | More
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[ - ] How much of a percentage do realty agents usually get? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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3% each [ Reply | More
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We are selling our home and the agent said that her take will be 6%. Is this really too much? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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total should be 6, 3 for her and 3 for the buyers agent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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OP: Thank you. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] when will my hormones start to even out? 3 wks post partum and i'm so tired of the ups and downs 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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this too shall pass [ Reply | More
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sigh. i know. just feel unhinged. Got upset at dh because he took a nap(he had been very attentive), I have help so I could have taken one too but I cant really sleep during the day these days so I just stared crying and got mad at him instead : ( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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oh ,thats definitely hormones [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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yup. and i knew it and couldnt stop myself. [ Reply | More
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hang in [ Reply | More
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textbook [ Reply | More
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[ - ] did anyone see the article that jlo doesn't have any nannies? well i have seen her walk down her street with 2 "helpers" pushing the carriages and 2 body guards - one in front and one in back .... no nannies HA 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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what is her definition of nanny? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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We all know she has nannies, but so do a lot of wealthy people, especially celebrities. Should we care? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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sounds like she's claiming she does not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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Some people think that as long as they don't have a childcare provider who watches their child on a schedule while they are at work, they don't have a nanny. [ Reply | More
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lol. yeah, didn't you hear, she's just jenny from the block? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:31 PM Flag
[ - ] having friends over for dinner with dcs--this is about the 5th or 6th time. I have never seen their house. I feel like I am always the entertainer...have a big holiday party every year and 1 summer party. I never seem to be asked anywhere. Ds had a playdate today--his parents have been to our place for dinners/parties--except for playdate drop offs, I have never been to their house--- tonight they are going out to dinner "with a bunch of friends" 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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stop inviting them over [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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then what? we just hang out with ourselves? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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Or maybe start asking people if they'd like to go out to dinner with you. At least you wouldn't feel like you were hosting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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op--thats a good idea, thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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I can understand how you feel. My parents are in that position actually--always hosting and everyone is so happy to attend. I think that you have to take people off your list if you don't get some kind of reciprication within 2 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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op--then really--no one left. 2 parties this year--about 15 different familes--no invites to anything from any of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:50 PM Flag
[ - ] How accurate was the ultrasound estimate of your baby's weight? 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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not accurate. a pound off (which is a lot) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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Up or down? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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they estimated 7 lbs at most and she was 7 lbs, 11 oz [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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mine was estimated to be 10 lbs and he was 7.12 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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whoa [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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See, that's so lame, because I bet you were worried about giving birth to a huge baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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yep, doc even offered to do a c-section because of it. Luckily I opted to try vag first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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I think that's the scam- scare women into medically unneeded c's. My dr tried to induce me so that she could go on vacation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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I'm sure some docs are like that. I think mine was just trying to be nice in this case. I myself was a huge baby and my mom tore all the way through during delivery. OUCH! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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super ouch [ Reply | More
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For me it is the opposite. I am having twins and want to know the absolute lowest weight...it means NICU, etc. [ Reply | More
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was this by a respected Peri? Who did the measurements? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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u/s on due date said b/t 7 1/2 and 8 pounds. I was induced that day for low fluid and fairly large baby. he was 7-11 so they were right on the money! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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very within a few ounces. probably exactly right if you add on the 5 days later that I had the baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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my doc just did a stomach palpitation and was dead on with both of my kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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accurate, give or take a few pounds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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estimate was almost 2 lbs OVER actual weight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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A pound off (estimated a pound smaller than db was in reality) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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Wrong wrong wrong, both times. #1 was supposed to be 7 pounds: she was 8.12. #2 was supposed to be HUGE, so I needed to be induced soon if not right away! Fortunately I was onto them. Labor proceeded naturally and she was 7.10. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Should I feel guilty about not going this?: A close friend who lives in another city got married on the beach and then had a reception three months later. Going to that reception involved flying to a different town and finding overnight babysitter for a 20 months old and a 2 month old. My mom couldn't do it and I've never had another sitter. So I didn't go and I'm feeling guilty. Should I be feeling guilt over this? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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How close? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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friend since 5th grade. only see each other 2-3 times a year as adults though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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I guess you shouldn't feel guilty. How would you feel if the situation were reversed? Did she come to your wedding? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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I don't think there is any benefit in feeling guilty. There is nothing you can do about it now, so why continue the worry. Worry just makes you feel sick & stressed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone submitted a book proposal to an agent? If so, how many agents should one submit to? I don't know the ropes- like how long to expect to wait to hear a response. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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Yes! and four years and many revisions later, I got an agent and a book contract. You know you have to submit a query letter first right? you then have about a 1 in 100 chance of them wanting to see the proposal. I'd send a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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I submitted a proposal to Levine Greenberg Literary Agency- they have a proposal form on their website which required a bit of work & preparation. Congrats on your book- is it fiction or nonfiction? Are you writing it now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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thanks, I just got the contract last week so I'm starting soon. It's non-fiction, education field. I recommend contacting a lot of agents--maybe 20 at a time. With my book, I contacted about 40 agents, 5 were interested at first, and in the end it was just one. If I hadn't contacted her... Is your book non-fiction? What area? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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Wow, sounds like a process! My book is a biography on an amazing, undiscovered woman- sort of a biography wrapped in some history [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:48 PM Flag
[ - ] For the below 6 set, what are your favorite authors? Why? 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 05.31.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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david shannon - very funny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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Earle Carle, Jon Szieska. [ Reply | More
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russell hobson, who writes the frances books. very sweet and real [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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It's Russell Hoban, and although I love Frances, I do not love the book where her father threatens to spank her if she doesn't go to sleep. To quote from a later part of the book: "Whack and smack made Frances think of a spanking." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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I think it's more dated than horrifying [ Reply | More
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virginia lee burton [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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julia donaldson, helen lester, good stories [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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really wide age range...eric carle, david shannon, Katherine Holabird, Chris van Allsburg, William Steig, Kevin Henkes, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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Ezra Jack Keats [ Reply | More
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ditto [ Reply | More
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Richard Scarry. Very fun, even for the parent. [ Reply | More
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ita! [ Reply | More
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I love finding Gold Bug! [ Reply | More
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Love love love RS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.02.16, 02:30 AM Flag
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Arnold Lobel is such a genius! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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As is Anita Lobel--A Treeful of Pigss and A Birthday for the Princess are terrific books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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Laura Ingalls Wilder. We read the whole series twice through, she loved it so much. I liked it, too. [ Reply | More
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Who wrote "My Father's Dragon?" Anyway, that is a great book for a 4 or 5yo. [ Reply | More
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That is my favorite birthday present. The recipients are always thrilled. [ Reply | More
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Ruth Stiles Gannett [ Reply | More
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Thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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William Steig is great for kids around 4 years old because he writes about children going through great trials and tribulations without parental help. He has great female heroines also: Brave Irene, Pearl in the Amazing Bone. Also Tomie de Paola for the Strega Nona books, Helga's Dowry (another intrepid female) and especially for Nana Upstairs, Nana Downstairs--which I think is one of the great books for any age about death. [ Reply | More
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let's be real: william steig is great for adults! love him. my favorite children's author though i haven't begun readin ghim to my 3 yr old. I think his books have word sophistication etc enough for kids 9 yrs old. [ Reply | More
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is he the Shrek author? I've tried reaading that and the Guffalo to my 5 yo, but he hates them. Thinks they are too scary. [ Reply | More
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Yes the vocabulary is very rich. That's why I love Steig. He doesn't dumb down the language just bc he's writing for children. Np [ Reply | More
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Rudyard Kipling, Kenneth Grahame, Julia Donaldson (especially Snail and the Whale), Dr. Seuss, Ezra Jack Keats...because I enjoy reading them aloud as much as ds enjoys listening to them [ Reply | More
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Barbara Cooney, for her simple pictures and quiet stories: Miss Rumphius is a great book and gives children the idea we can all do something to make the world more beautiful. [ Reply | More
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Karen Kats for babies. Berenstain for preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.02.16, 02:31 AM Flag
[ - ] I work at a small museum that may not make it. It's a troubled institution. I will really feel defeated to leave, knowing that the place might just disintegrate. I wish it could get it together, since it has the potential to be an educational place. Anyone else been there with a nonprofit? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I have family members who have hopped from nonprofit to nonprofit depending on how well they're run. Sounds like you should be looking elsewhere [ Reply | More
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I made the big mistake- someone once told me "never work at an institution that doesn't have a plan" But, it is such a gem & I thought it would be easier to fix it up [ Reply | More
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you should be running it! [ Reply | More
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I know, but I didn't want that much responsibility right now. I'm working p/t so that gives me flexibility to be with my dd. Plus, I don't have financial experience- but, then, people who run nonprofits don't always have business training. [ Reply | More
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i'm there right now. one of our new hires asked the general manager for a copy of the strategic plan and he actually laughed in her face. trying to get out asap. [ Reply | More
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No matter how good the mission, I'm learning, if it doesn't have the capacity to improve, you just get sucked in [ Reply | More
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you're right. the company culture means just as much as the mission. [ Reply | More
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In my case, the staff is only 5 people. It had a long history of neglect- I guess I learned the hard way. But I learned a lot and had some amazing experiences [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Had a lot of irregular contractions last night. Woke up from a nap and my pants were soaked through in the crotch, but not a lot - maybe a tablespoon or so? Is this broken water? Leaking water? A lot of discharge? Sorry for the tmi - never done this before. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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You should call your doctor and describe what happened. Once your water breaks you are on a timeline. Best of luck! [ Reply | More
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does it smell like pee? if you aren't sure that it's pee go get checked [ Reply | More
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you should get checked, call OB, they'll have you go to L&D, only takes a few minutes for them to tell if it's amniotic fluid or not. [ Reply | More
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this is a better safe than sorry scenario... most likely it's just regular vag fluid, but best to be sure. good luck! [ Reply | More
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just call. now so you don't interrupt dinner :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Where to go out to dinner tonight? Any UWS recommendations? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Ocean is good [ Reply | More
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np: ocean is so mediocre--neptune room is better, and you can usually get a table at the last minute. ouest is my favorite, but hard on saturday nights. always love cafe luxembourg, telepan is amazing (the tasting menu) if you can get in, and cesca is ok. [ Reply | More
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Kouzan, Land, Celeste, Gabriellas, those are the ones I frequent [ Reply | More
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love kefi - greek restaurant on 79th [ Reply | More
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Tokyo Pop, Henry's, Symposium, all are reliable [ Reply | More
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what/where is symposium? [ Reply | More
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Quest, hands down. Eat at the bar [ Reply | More
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wouldn"t that be Ouest? [ Reply | More
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what about the new mermaid inn? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:41 PM Flag
[ - ] DF (80) is coming for lunch next weekend. He is diabetic. We will eat on terrace and then watch race. Also have a five year old. Any suggestions for something easy to make? Not much experience with diabetic cooking. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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do you think if I googled I would find a nice recpie for this? Not really a great cook here. If left to my own devices, I would get a bucket of KFC. [ Reply | More
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pick up a rotisserie chicken, chill in fridge. buy romaine, fresh parmesean, croutons, and a bottle of newman's own ceasar dressing. sqeeze some fresh lemon over the top [ Reply | More
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Thank you thank you thank you! [ Reply | More
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You are welcome. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Just saw the sex and the city movie and now wish I didn't see it. I felt so happy & complete at the end of the series and as predicted it took me back not forward and just aggravated me (except for the Charlotte storyline). One reviewer said it best, it was like the entire 7th season that was never made and never should have been. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I see your point. I loved the way it ended on tv. The NYT really trashed the movie. [ Reply | More
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dh and dd away for weekend-- for once! going to see SATC tomorrow alone. mistake? [ Reply | More
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ITD - saw it last night and thought it was good. Certainly not "The Hours" or anything like that but it was good for a SATC movie. [ Reply | More
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I can't get out to see it.can you give me any of the story?TIA [ Reply | More
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I thought the exact same thing. I'm going to choose to remember them as they were at the end of the series, riding off happily into the sunset [ Reply | More
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it was great. don't expect much... it is what it is. loved it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:39 PM Flag
[ - ] My DH has such anger control problems, i think one day he could kill me - or at least punch me? obviously I would leave but some nights I am afraid for myself..... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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do you have kids, how old are they? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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There are resources: books- you could search on Amazon, women's shelters- I'm sure any hotline answerer could give you some starting advice. Maintaining the status quo doesn't help you, your child(ren), or him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:24 PM Flag
[ - ] do you think children can eat normally and nutritiously and be overweight? I'm talking 5 and under. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.31.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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no. there is baby chub but overweight has to do with intake and outtake of food [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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my guess is no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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or genes or a medical condition. You never know what is going on in someone elses life, so I sincerely hope that you are not sitting around juging someone elses child because of weight. [ Reply | More
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i sincerely hope you aren't that clueless about this. yes, there are cases like this, but if we are talking about simply eating normally and nutritionally, a dc shouldn't be overwt unless extenuating circumstances. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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I can assure you I am not clueless. And if you re read OP, there were no qualifiers given. She asked if we thought this could happen and the obvious answer is yes, it can. Or are you taking exception about the part of my post that hopes people don't sit around judging parents and children based on weight? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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of course. [ Reply | More
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How do you define "overweight" and what does ped say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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the couple of kids I know who are overweight have terrible eating habits and low activity levels. [ Reply | More
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