PackratsHouse

@PackratsHouse (238)

United States • Age 71

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Green world, What have you done?

salam1 @salam1 (1474) • Malaysia 3 Jul 07

We heard global warming in news and we have seen this problem in our own place. Tempreture has risen, climate getting funny. Sometime raining season comes in a strange time, so does snow. I dont think I did much. But I...

gree

recycle

world

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PackratsHouse We recycle everything. I have changed all my lightbulbs to the energy efficient ones. If I can I walk where I need to go. I try to make of point out of using recycled packaging and such. We use a push mower instead of gas powered one.

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If you knew your child's teacher practiced witchcraft, would it matter to you?

DesigningLife @DesigningLife (903) • United States 26 Jun 07

Would it matter to you if you knew your child's teacher (or other school staff member, little league coach, camp counselor, etc) was a practicing Witch, Pagan, or Wiccan? Why or why not? What would you do, if anything, after...

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PackratsHouse What would bother me is if my child knew the religious belief of their teacher. The only way that could happen is if it was brought into the classroom where it does not belong.

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What Was The Most Profound Revelation You've Ever Had While Drinking Coffee?

healthycoffee @healthycoffee (25) • Canada 10 Jun 07

Taking the time to thoroughly relax and enjoy a cup of piping hot coffee while stealing a moment to ourselves is one of the simple joys of life most of us simply can't live without. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, not a...

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PackratsHouse My revelation was not all that profound but sitting on the porch one morning drinking my coffee, I thought life doesnt get any better than this. Watching the world wake up. It is such a quiet time that you cherish it because you know soon the pace will become...

19 Jun 07

Does Success In Life Means Having Lots Of Money?

argie713 @argie713 (1809) • Philippines 17 May 07

Hi there! I was just wondering if success = money. For me you can succeed in life and not be rich. We are here for a purpose, and not all of us are meant to be rich people. I learn to be contented with my life. Just do what you...

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PackratsHouse No I dont believe money equals success. I consider my life to be a complete success. I have raised 2 girls to be caring and giving adults. They give of their time and talents to make things better for others. To me that is success.

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What type of transportation do you use on a daily basis?

terri0824 @terri0824 (4991) • United States 18 Jun 07

I drive a midnight blue 2002 Toyota Corolla. It gets fairly good gas mileage. I only work 7 miles from where I live. I have thought about car pooling, but my work schedule is never the same, so that would make it difficult to do....

toyota corolla

transportation

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PackratsHouse I live in a small town where most everything is in walking distance. If it is to far to walk I drive a Cobalt. My husband belongs to a carpool for work but other than work he rides a bike everywhere.

19 Jun 07

Are you in favor of banning books?

Swtrose @Swtrose (3385) • Canada 1 Jun 07

A mother of four children, tried to get the popular Harry Potter books banned from school libraries in Georgia. Are you in favor in schools banning books such as To Kill a Mocking Bird, Harry Potter and The Adventures of...

banning books

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PackratsHouse Never! If someone doesn't want their children to read something that is their right. However, it is not for them to set the standards for others. This subject sets me off no end.

1 Jun 07

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What do you sell on Ebay

tep91005 @tep91005 (375) • United States 1 Jun 07

I'm wanting to start a small ebay business and I'm at a lost at what to sell or how to even start. Do you sell wholesale items or do you just sell your own?

ebay

online selling

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PackratsHouse I started selling my own things that I didn't want anymore. But enjoyed it so started going to auctions and estate sales. Now the hunt for the great find is my hobby!

1 Jun 07

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No Safe Place by Richard Patterson North

miamilady @miamilady (4910) • United States 1 Jun 07

Have you read this book? I just started reading it. It was sitting on my dresser for well over a year. It was given to me by my sister. I get most of my books from her. Anyway, I read the cover and it looked okay but I was never...

complexities

no safe place

politics

richard patterson north

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PackratsHouse Yes I have read it and enjoyed it alot. I like all of his books and this is one of my favorites. Once you start reading it you will have trouble putting it down.

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A Working Mother - Rearing Of Young Children .

sukumar794 @sukumar794 (5040) • Thiruvananthapuram, India 1 Jun 07

Do you feel that a mother should stay home in order to look after the young children. It is beyond doubt that when women started to work outside their houses , a lot of changes took place in societies . However,the warmth of the...

working mothers

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PackratsHouse I have 2 daughters. I had to work when the oldest was young but able to stay home with the youngest. They both turned out to be bright, outgoing, well behaved girls. I think it depends on the caregiver. My oldest girls sitter was a woman who watched her in her...

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Are You Willing To Stand Up For What You Believe In

terilee79720 @terilee79720 (3621) • United States 24 May 07

With the direction the world is headed and the constant threat of terroism, war and other things, are you willing to stand up for what you believe in or do you sit back waiting for someone else to fix the problem?

standing up for what you believe in

world events

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PackratsHouse I grew up in the 60's and was very active in the anti-war movement. When idiot child started this war, I again became active. Yes, I do stand up for what I believe in but more importantly to me I try and do something about it.

1 Jun 07

Do you re-read a novel?

ram_cv @ram_cv (16513) • India 31 May 07

Do anyone of you re-visit a novel i.e. read it again or once you have read it you do not return back to it. Most of the novels that I read, I cannot read them a second time. One series that I liked to re-read again and again is...

novels

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PackratsHouse I have several that I have re-read so many time and never get tired of: Harry Potter of course Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy Lord of the rings I can never get tired of those.

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New Deadliest Catch Mini-Series: "After The Catch"

DarlingGirl @DarlingGirl (745) • United States 23 May 07

I've seen a little of the after-hours of a crabbing ships captain, but The Discovery Channel has decided to make it into even more of a treat by bringing us tales from the Captains' table, in "After The Catch"! The conversation...

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PackratsHouse I can't wait to see the show. I have watched Deadliest Catch since the first season and cant get enough of it.

29 May 07

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Do your kids lie? How do you deal with it?

toe_ster @toe_ster (770) • United States 28 May 07

My six year old is starting to lie. He just now lied right to my face. His 1 year old brother was crying. He carried him to me and said his 4 year old brother threw something at the 1 year old, and that if he denies it , he is...

lying kids

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PackratsHouse When my kids were young and lied to me I did the big discussion on trust. To illustrate the point the next time they told me something I asked them if they were sure because they have lied before. After they would explain that it was the truth I explained the...

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Which threads do you respond to? And how do you choose?

TinaCL @TinaCL (429) • United States 29 May 07

There are so many discussion threads on myLot that it's hard to know where to begin. How do you decide? Do you just check the new discussion section? today's top discussions? or do you go to your interests and pick from there? Do...

discussion threads

how do you choose

responses

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PackratsHouse I basically use the same system as you. I do however avoid discussions that are strictly about making money. I use mylot as a way to learn what other people are thinking and feeling about things.

29 May 07

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O don't let me forget...

tammyr @tammyr (5946) • Etowah, Tennessee 28 May 07

I love to go camping and spend a week thinking about what all I need to take, but I still seem to forget some very important item. Usually it is the TP but I put that in the car the moment I decided to go. I NEVER want to go with...

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PackratsHouse I also have a master list. But it never fails that I will forget something. But the thing that was forgetten last year was the worst. The can opener. Try finding one of those in a hurry!

29 May 07

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Netspeak. Yay or nay?

MelodyRhapsodical @MelodyRhapsodical (1248) • United States 28 May 07

Does Netspeak annoy you a bit? Do you reply to discussions whose topic starter uses it excessively? I don't know if I'm just picky or what, but I hate it and it often does turn me off from reading discussions where everything...

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PackratsHouse I think that netspeak is so annoying. To me the person who writes it is just too lazy to type a few words out. It just takes a minute to spell the entire word and give a complete thought.

28 May 07

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The scale. I hate it. So I'm looking for help. Tell me about the diet plans....

Amber @AmbiePam (93931) • United States 27 May 07

Obviously, exercise is a must. I know that. But I need to lose weight. Not for anyone but myself. I have a condition that actually makes me gain weight. With medication, I am controlling it, but it will be ten time harder for me...

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PackratsHouse I used the South Beach diet and lost nearly 40 pounds. More importantly, I have not gained it back after 2 years. I followed the diet and have continued to use the healthy eating plan and continue to maintain my weight. The first week was hard--no bread or...

28 May 07

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