StarBright

@StarBright (2798)

United States • Age 84

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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Woman without her man

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 8 May 10

My second grade grandson is learning about punctuation and it set me to thinking (dangerous territory). The following classic statement has always gotten men and women in heated debate: "Woman without her man is nothing" How...

men vs women

punctuation

2 responses

What do you do when you get "No" for an answer?

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 30 Jan 10

I am finding more and more that people who answer telephones for businesses are trained to be robots. Quite often they do not, or are not allowed to, think beyond the typed script they have in front of them. I find this true for...

adversity in business

no for an answer

Who deserves a tip? How much? And When?

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 16 Jan 10

The subject of tips has been discussed to death, but sometimes it still gets confusing. I think I'm a reasonable person and I contribute my fair share to help the economy. But at times it seems a bit much. You walk into an...

tipping

tips

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1 person

Why start a discussion you have no interest in and will not follow?

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 21 Nov 09

I see Mylot members start more than a half dozen discussions at once. That in itself is fine. We are free to do whatever we want. I understand that, before you bristle and respond with that answer. When I read the responses, I see...

discussions

mylot

mylot discussions

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4 people

Do you share the religious beliefs of your parents? Why so? Why not??

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 15 Nov 09

A survey in the US taken earlier this year shows that a large number (at least 28%) of the current adult population (18 years and older) has moved away from the church affiliation they grew up in. They either join and/or attend a...

religion

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7 people

Parents - How are you a different parent from your own parents, or are you?

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 21 Oct 09

Times change but we always remember how it was when we were kids. Forget about new technology and more modern appliances. We know there have been changes there. In your fundamental thinking on how to raise kids, are you doing it...

parenting

7 responses

COOKS! Do you share your extra-special recipes?

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 10 Oct 09

I have relatives who have certain dishes or desserts and such that they make. They are famous for it. They make it for family gatherings, special dinners, church events - whenever they are called to bring something special. They...

When the victim forgives the criminal, does that forgive the crime?

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 29 Sep 09

Everyone was horrified at the Manson murders when Roman Polanski's young, pregnant wife Sharon Tate was brutally murdered. No one could help feeling sorry for him. At the same time every one was horrified when it was reported that...

crime

roman polanski

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2 people

First it was fico scores. Now this!

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 28 Sep 09

I saw on the news that credit card companies are looking at our spending habits. How we spend our money can determine our credit limit on a credit card. Too large a bar tab? That’s a no no. Normally shop at Saks. Shop at Walmart 3...

credit cards

lower limits

Urgent Message (Phone or Text) not for me - What to Do!

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 4 Sep 09

From time to time I get phone messages or text messages on my cell phone that are obviously not for me. I don't know the caller or the sender and I know the message is not intended for me. Sometimes all I have is the number that...

message

phone mesage

text message

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1 person

Ladies Only! Go Girl

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 4 Sep 09

What do you think of the new product "Go Girl"? Have you heard? We no longer have to worry about dirty, filthy toilet seats and snakes in the woods. At last someone has us in mind. I'm happy. What about you?

health

hygeine

ladies

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2 people

Are you afraid to delete that chain letter?

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 4 Feb 09

Via email, my friends send me chain letters. Sometimes they are prayers, angel wishes, unlikely stories of good fortune bestowed upon someone who responded to the same chain letter that I am being called on to keep in circulation....

chain letter

internet

people

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5 people

70,000 Jobs Lost in 1 Day - What are you doing to get by?

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 26 Jan 09

I saw on the news that 70,000 jobs were lost today. The number continues to rise. Companies that we thought were solid as a rock are folding. Where does it end? My son has been out of work for over a year now. He picks up odd jobs...

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1 person

Would you sue?

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 17 Jan 09

It is called "The Miracle on the Hudson" after a US Air jet landed in the Hudson River and 155 passengers and crew members survived. I hear that some survivors may sue US Air. The pilot, the crew, the ferry operators, the Coast...

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1 person

Weather – What’s the Weather like where you live? How does it affect you?

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 5 Feb 07

Here in Las Vegas, Nevada the mornings are cold (40Fs), the days are warm (70Fs), and the evenings are cold (40Fs) again. Spring is just around the bend so I feel good. I do not like extreme weather. Not too hot and not too...

seasons

temperature

weather

3 responses

Honest or Rude? What do you think?

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 24 Dec 06

Some people have a way with words. They say things that don't really have to be said. Their explanation is "I call it like I see it. I will not lie. " Some say you always know where you stand with people like that. Others...

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4 people

Commitment vs Involvement

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 24 Oct 06

Please give me examples showing the difference between the two.

commitment

difference

involvement

The Highlight of Your Town - What Not to Miss

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 10 Oct 06

If I and my family were tourists in your town, what would you recommend we see and do in

14 responses

Drugs With Side Effects

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 9 Oct 06

Do you know what side effects the medicines you take have on your body? Are you taking any prescription drugs that help you a lot with...

2 responses

Do you think you have a chance of winning?

StarBright @StarBright (2798) • United States 9 Oct 06

When you play the lottery or when you buy a raffle ticket or when you go to a casino or when you put your name in a hat for a prize, do...

chance

lottery

win

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1 person