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Totally agree.Murrin wrote: I hate buying cards. Really hate it, especially for holidays so the stores are all packed with people. I get increasingly frustrated and angry the longer it takes to find something I like that isn't filled with the kind of insincere saccharine nonsense that I would never actually say to anyone myself. Cards are pointless when you're going up to someone and handing them a gift in person, but if you stop buying them people seem to take it the wrong way.
I assume you thoroughly explained reality to him.Iolanthe wrote:Murrin, please don't do what my son did a few years ago. Having obvioulsy no idea that it was mother's day until my daughter presented me with her card, he then added insult to injury by informing me that, anyway, he was too old to need a mother
Debating whether to upload it to Amazon now and get it over with, or wait 'til Tuesday like I said I would.
Taking a break right now, at least...
Woot woot!! Good for you, Ali. I just can't seem to find the time to write. Have two really good books started. Too many other projects that are more urgent.aliantha wrote: Finished editing and formatting the latest book a little while ago. I figured I'd be happy just finishing the editing today, so I'm really pleased that the formatting is done, too.
My husband went to church where there is a possibility of a bomb going off in spite of all the police and soldiers and wariness. But I also believe that a person isn't going to live one moment beyond their destined time by being cautious, and no one can take your life away before that time, either. So I'm not worried even if there is a question mark floating around in my mind. That's life.... 
No, I just stopped doing certain things for him, and when he suddenly didn't have any clean clothes for work he did regret what he had said. He's now a father of 3, and a damn good one - and I have two Mothers Day cards this yearaliantha wrote:I assume you thoroughly explained reality to him.Iolanthe wrote:Murrin, please don't do what my son did a few years ago. Having obvioulsy no idea that it was mother's day until my daughter presented me with her card, he then added insult to injury by informing me that, anyway, he was too old to need a mother
I have that too. The sensitivity goes away in a day or so. My dentist says the pores in the enamel open up during whitening. I got the custom trays so I can control the amount of whitening thereby control the ouch.Cameraman Jenn wrote:I haven't been but I will look it up. I can't really think about food right now though since I had a slightly traumatic experience at the dentist today. Turns out that I have sensitive teeth and the whitening agents ended up putting me into convulsions. Read my blog if you dare.
Guess I'm going to have to come there so we can go.Sorus wrote:Never been there, but I seldom go to restaurants.
Good point.Murrin wrote:...but if you stop buying [cards] people seem to take it the wrong way.
deer of the dawn wrote:No church for me and my daughter today. My husband went, but the police and soldiers have closed the roads so he had to walk about a half mile to the church. My daughter was nervous about going so I'm staying home with her. I just asked God, Please no bombs or killing today.
Yet, if there does end up being bombs or killing, I still believe God is in control. Why does He let people do evil things? Because He chooses not to dictate human events and choices. He gives us freedom to decide whether to love or hate. Love without choice isn't really love. He is love, so that's the way it is.
Sorry, that belongs in the Close, I suppose, but that's what's on my mind.
Smart woman. And p'raps that was one of the great gifts you gave him as a mom!Iolanthe wrote:No, I just stopped doing certain things for him, and when he suddenly didn't have any clean clothes for work he did regret what he had said.
Awesomenesssss!!He's now a father of 3, and a damn good one - and I have two Mothers Day cards this year
julie's son does not acknowledge any holidays. (he has told some girls that she is dead) so what i do is buy her a card/presents for mother's day and have our dog (sonny) sign for/present them to her.Iolanthe wrote:Murrin, please don't do what my son did a few years ago. Having obvioulsy no idea that it was mother's day until my daughter presented me with her card, he then added insult to injury by informing me that, anyway, he was too old to need a mother
Good heavens! Where can I find a new husband/son/daughter like yousgt.null wrote:some examples : he has bought for - a sapphire/diamond gold bracelet, blue topaz silver bracelet, yellow topaz/diamond earing/ring/necklace set (his birthstone), nightgown with doggies on it say says 'doggone best mom.'
Call the dentist and ask him to call in some pain meds to the pharmacyCameraman Jenn wrote:If I touch my teeth together it sends shooing pain out that hurts my whole face. take some ibuprofin he said. vanity sooo not worth it.
Well, then you *did* explain reality to him.Iolanthe wrote:No, I just stopped doing certain things for him, and when he suddenly didn't have any clean clothes for work he did regret what he had said. He's now a father of 3, and a damn good one - and I have two Mothers Day cards this yearaliantha wrote:I assume you thoroughly explained reality to him.Iolanthe wrote:Murrin, please don't do what my son did a few years ago. Having obvioulsy no idea that it was mother's day until my daughter presented me with her card, he then added insult to injury by informing me that, anyway, he was too old to need a mother
And smart guy that he is, he listened to you. julie says she will rent me out - and the money goes to her, not me.Iolanthe wrote:Good heavens! Where can I find a new husband/son/daughter like yousgt.null wrote:some examples : he has bought for - a sapphire/diamond gold bracelet, blue topaz silver bracelet, yellow topaz/diamond earing/ring/necklace set (his birthstone), nightgown with doggies on it say says 'doggone best mom.'