aduck06

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For Those with an Interest in Autism

Amber @AmbiePam (94517) • United States 27 Jan 08

Perhaps someone has already read this, or even pointed it out on mylot already, but since I know several people have children with autism, I wanted to make sure people knew about it. This week's PEOPLE magazine has a story inside...

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aduck06 Thank you for posting this. I will make sure to read this article. I know people with children that are autistic. I read that this year more children will be diagnosed with austism than AIDS, diabetes, and cancer combined. The really troubling thing to me is...

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To Spank or Not to Spank. That is the Question...

34momma @34momma (13882) • United States 20 Jan 08

I want to know, do you spank your child(ren)? If so what age do you think it is ok to spank? Where you spanked when you were little? Let's talk about it.

children

no spanking

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aduck06 My son is 2 years old and is just now getting to the age where he understands timeouts and getting things taken away as punishments. Depending on what he has done, there are definitely times that he is spanked. We make sure to tell him why he is getting...

21 Jan 08

A Miracle has Happened (do you sense my sarcasm?)

Amber @AmbiePam (94517) • United States 20 Jan 08

Does anyone remember the ice storm a while back? Well today, finally, the city has come by a few places to pick up the branches and other nature remnants of the storm. They had promised to be out long ago. All over this city...

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aduck06 We actually still have large branches from the ice storm in our back yard that my husband has not cut up yet. One particular branch is partially in our neighbor's back yard, so I'm sure they would like him to do something soon!

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Someone Donated A Store To You--What Kind Of Business Would You Start?

Deborah L. Alten @gtargirl (5376) • United States 11 Oct 07

Aha, that's the scenario. I'm happily stuck with an empty shop. A wonderful friend has given it to my family. It also helps him out (tax break, and kind of luring other businesses into the center) but we are still at a loss of...

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aduck06 I think it would depend on what else is in the area. I wouldn't want a store that would have a lot of competition, but at the same time it needs to be something people need or really want. It would also depend on whether you wanted to sell something or...

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What was your worst cooking disaster?

Amber @AmbiePam (94517) • United States 4 Oct 07

The worst thing I ever did was probably leaving something too long in the oven. However, a lady I know once served chicken that wasn't all the way cooked inside. I know because I was there. Luckily, she had prepared a casserole as...

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aduck06 I went to a cookout at a family member's house with my mom when I was in junior high school. They grilled hamburgers, which were basically charred on the outside, but completely raw (not even warm) on the inside. I took about two bites and told my mom I...

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A Surprisingly Peaceful Day

Amber @AmbiePam (94517) • United States 3 Oct 07

I spent most of the day with my mother, who was off work recovering from her spinal tap. The good news is, that in the 4 years since I've had it, and of course in the 15 years since she has had it, they have greatly improved the...

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aduck06 I'm so glad your mom is doing well. Hopefully all the test results come back okay. I know it's hard waiting! I'd have to say the last time I had a relatively peaceful day was probably before I got pregnant. I found out very early in my pregnancy that I have...

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Is it neccessary to have a baby ?

rb200406 @rb200406 (1824) • India 2 Oct 07

I know this is a silly question but i am in very much dilemma.It is not that i don't like babies but i am not sure that i would be able to give him or her a secured future.This is more to do with the modern life where there is no...

baby blues

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aduck06 I think it totally depends on what you and your husband want. Don't let anyone else say whether you should or shouldn't have a child. I also think you are being very responsible by considering all the factors before deciding when/if to have a child. There are...

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Do You Ever Eat Left Over Dinner Meals For Breakfast?

Deborah L. Alten @gtargirl (5376) • United States 2 Oct 07

Well, of course, my college girl will eat cold pizza for breakfast. Ickky! And I occasionally will eat the left over vegetable soup early in the morning. Makes my tummy feel warm. Back home in Indonesia (mom and dad's home at...

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aduck06 A lady I used to work with made a casserole that had hashbrowns, sausage, and cheese, along with whatever veggies you wanted (such as onions, olives, bell peppers, etc). She made this for dinner and it was really good. I think it would also be pretty good...

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Where do you go when you want a good burger?

Amber @AmbiePam (94517) • United States 1 Oct 07

To get a really good burger I'd prefer to fo to Backyard Burger, but I don't have one near me, and that are expensive to boot. But usually I can make one at home that I find better than the local burger joints around. I don't...

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aduck06 My favorite burger place is a local restaurant called Pasttimes in the town I grew up in, which is about an hour away from where I live. I'm not a huge fan of fast-food burgers, although I do eat them. I don't eat lettuce on my burger at fast-food places...

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pulling my hair out

tabymclay24 @tabymclay24 (51) • United States 1 Oct 07

i have a one year old and i am six months pregnant. i know that losing your patience is known to happen with any parent. sometimes i feel like i am all alone. i love her to death but need a break once in awhile and although she is...

mohters need breaks

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aduck06 You are not alone. I have a two-year-old and am eight months pregnant. My son is at the age where he wants to do everything himself, even things he really can't do. But he throws a fit if you try to help him. There are days when I feel like I just can't take...

1 Oct 07

Do You Celebrate Halloween? Why, or Why Not?

Deborah L. Alten @gtargirl (5376) • United States 30 Sep 07

I am not a fan of Halloween for a gazillion different reasons. Of course, I don't like the message--how did it start, why did it start? Do you know? Plus, I never have enough candy for all those little goblins and ghosts. And...

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aduck06 I'm not really a big fan of Halloween either. I get tired of handing out candy to kids that look way too old. Not to mention the ones who don't even dress up; they just grab a pillowcase and go door to door in their regular school clothes. Or how about the...

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Spinal Tap (and not the movie)

Amber @AmbiePam (94517) • United States 30 Sep 07

I was going to PM some of the people on my friend list to tell them about this situation, but I thought I could send a PM to more than one person at a time. Apparently that isn't possible, so I thought I'd go ahead and post about...

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aduck06 I will be praying for your mom that everything goes well and she doesn't have as much pain this time. I can't even imagine what that would be like. The worst thing I have had done is oral surgery to remove my wisdom teeth when I was about 15. That and child...

30 Sep 07

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Starbucks Or McDonald's: Which Is Your Favorite Coffee?

Deborah L. Alten @gtargirl (5376) • United States 30 Sep 07

Well I don't understand this coffee war. The news here in California says that people enjoy a cup of McDonald's coffee better than Starbucks. No way! I've tasted McD's coffee and it's mud awful. Maybe people are jealous so they'll...

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aduck06 I'm not a coffee drinker but I love cappuccino, so I would have to say Starbucks over McDonalds. Although here in Oklahoma the local 7-Eleven has a pretty good cup of cappuccino, and it's much closer to home and cheaper. The only thing I would prefer from...

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Would You Pass On A Nice Wedding For An Awesome Honeymoon?

Deborah L. Alten @gtargirl (5376) • United States 28 Sep 07

My cousin from Australia just spent some time with us here in California. One of our many conversations was about honeymooning on Wadigi Island. It's in Fiji. Her fiancee booked this private island for a week for their honeymoon....

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aduck06 It was wonderful! I think it was probably the most beautiful place I have ever seen. And it was soooo relaxing. We went to three different islands: Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora. Bora Bora was the best by far. We had a bungalow over the water, and we could go...

28 Sep 07

Does it bother you when people let their kids run around the stores?

Laurla98 @Laurla98 (786) • United States 28 Sep 07

It does bother me. Especially because they are not careful and run into other people. I actually had another child run into my daughter who was holding onto the side of my cart and told my daughter to watch out. I just couldn't...

kids running around stores

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aduck06 Yes! It drives me crazy, and not just from the standpoint of the child's safety. What are parents teaching their kids these days? Maybe I'm just an old-fashioned mom, but I believe in teaching my child manners and respect for others. I have a very active...

28 Sep 07

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Would You Pass On A Nice Wedding For An Awesome Honeymoon?

Deborah L. Alten @gtargirl (5376) • United States 28 Sep 07

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aduck06 I guess it depends on your personal preference. In my opinion, the wedding and reception are kind of for everyone else, such as family and friends. But the honeymoon is for you and your spouse only. When I got married, we did something kind of in between. We...

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what was the most annoying phone call you had received?

roniroxas @roniroxas (10559) • Philippines 27 Sep 07

whether it is from a house phone or from your mobile unit.... what was the most annoying phone call you got?i am a singer and i work almost every night and works sometimes up to 3:00 in the morning. then i have to travel back home...

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aduck06 Several years ago we moved to a different city and I got a new cell phone number so that it would be a local call. I guess it was someone else's number not long before I got it, because I received calls for some guy I've never heard of for the first few...

28 Sep 07

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