CharleneRB

@CharleneRB (125)

Canada • Age 57

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Prayers Needed ~ Life Has Hit a Brick Wall

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 5 Jun 09

Just when you think things can't get any worse...it does. Three of my four children have been arrested and the charges are pretty bad. My youngest daughter tried to overdose but failed (Thank God!). They are all facing serious...

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CharleneRB My Dearest Friend, My heart aches for you and my soul sings at your incredible strenght. Such love and devotion to ones family in situations like this are literally the "ties that bind". Being from a small town and tounges wag - I say let 'em! Anyone who...

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I'm asking for prayer, good thoughts or whatever

ElicBxn @ElicBxn (63593) • United States 1 May 09

As you guys know, I talk about my roomie a LOT. Well, yesterday she had an MRI on her head. They aren't quite sure what they found, but they found something. It could be a birth defect, it could be the remant of a stroke,...

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CharleneRB Good Morning ElicBxn, She sounds like a remarkable person and she is so very fortunate that she has a force of nature to help her -YOU. I don't often offer up a prayer but I will now, not just for your friend but for you as well. Please remember that you...

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Do you get overwhelmed sometimes?

taface412 @taface412 (3175) • United States 2 May 09

Sometimes to you get overwhelmed by how much you do everyday for other people and not for yourself? This is not a pity party discussion, it's just when you basically always care for others and take on such responsibilities,...

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CharleneRB Morning taface412- I am the mother of 3 sons, 5 cats, and 14 fish. I am the wife of a husband who is recovering froma massive heartattack. I hold 2 fulltime jobs as well as take care of my home and loved ones.... I am also not that unusal- many people do...

2 May 09

labor day pictorial with my family...

spoiled311 @spoiled311 (5500) • Philippines 2 May 09

hi all! well yesterday was may 1, labor day, and our store was closed. finally, we thought that we can have an outing together as one big family. my parents in law, my husband, myself and our baby, our brother in law, and two...

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CharleneRB Good Morning spoiled311!, Some of the best times in life can be the unexpected or unplanned family outings:} We spent our day getting our gardens ready for planting. It was amazing how the smell of the flowers in the garden center just seemed to wake your...

2 May 09

Do you wash your hands every time before eating?

arkasen @arkasen (748) • India 2 May 09

When we were kid then our parents always told us to wash our hands before eating. They wanted us to make it a habit so that we can live healthy. Because there are so many thinks full of germs that we touch every time and if we...

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washing hands before eating

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CharleneRB Hey arkasen! Definetly, I deal with a large number of people and area on a daily basis and some of the things that I have seen are utterly disgusting. I shower in scalding water when I get home at the end of my shift;}

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There is a reason to hate it...

coolmailraj @coolmailraj (2460) • India 2 May 09

If you find this logo strange then you are not the only one thinking that way... Even if you hate it, let me tell you, most of the people out there agrees to you. When I first time had a look at it I couldn't believe that this...

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london olympics 2012

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CharleneRB What the???????, and I thought that the first time I saw the logo for our Olympics here in Canada for 2010, was unusal, but at least it's recognisable.What is with the colour, shape, the whole thing? Did you guys have a national competitiion or something?...

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Do you realize you will never be pretty again?

Youreyes4today @Youreyes4Today (2356) • United States 1 May 09

Just having one of those days that reality hits you in the face, moments. Life right now isn't good here and I have been trying to keep up a good outlook with hope, just there are days that it just isn't worth it. I hope you...

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CharleneRB Okay, sounds like a bad day. The trick now is to move forward- even if its only in minute increments! The fact that you have been trying to keep a positive outlook is awe inspiring- it speaks to the power of you and your spirit! We all have days when we...

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I feel odd walking to the bus stop or lons distance alone.Do you feel the same??

love2talk @love2talk (115) • India 30 Apr 09

When you walk alone while going somewhere do you feel a bit conscious of yourself or awkward. I feel odd sometimes when I walk to the bus stop.When I am already there Its still okey since numerous people are standing there for the...

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CharleneRB Good Morning love2talk, I don't feel akward, but I am always conscuois of myself-even if I try not to be!Sunglasses help sometimes but I believe that people use sunglasses to hide behind too much nowadays.!

30 Apr 09

Unique Roman glass dish found at London grave site

ElicBxn @ElicBxn (63593) • United States 30 Apr 09

Disintered from a Roman grave site in an area that was formerly a car park but now being prepared for redevelopement, this beautiful dish, unlike any found in the Western Roman Empire. It was amoung a number of things found in...

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CharleneRB I agree with the two of you ,for me personally RED is my faverite color for just about anything-my husband teases me and says it is because I enjoy life ...... I do wonder about the type of water it was found in though and if it had anything to do with...

30 Apr 09

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I saw "Little Brother" today

ElicBxn @ElicBxn (63593) • United States 26 Apr 09

"Little Brother" is an orange cat, that is probably Taj's younger brother. Taj, as I've said, turned 7 back on the first of April. I found Taj, on April 28th, 2002, in my front yard at 4 weeks old. In Feb. of 2003, I...

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CharleneRB Hello ElicBxn, Good Evening- Some things are simply meant to be and from the discussion today you were certainly meant to be a driving force in these ones lives. I have been fortunate to have been adopted by two former ferals and life in this whirlpool of...

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frugal doesn´t mean stingy!

marguicha @marguicha (222745) • Chile 26 Apr 09

Many people I know think that is they recycle or save they are showing that they are stingy. They will laugh at doing a makeup on leftovers to get a new dish, they will say that putting off a light when leaving the room saves so...

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CharleneRB Hi there! Of course my friend saving money, and whatching your elctric bill( the enviroment.....) is worth it! I don't care who you are- whether you make a great deal of money, or are just scapping by or even if you are retired- you work hard for your...

26 Apr 09

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Do you still remmeber your past pets?

misschivy @misschivy (47) • Philippines 26 Apr 09

I know its kind of silly but to me pets are so much like our loved ones and friends who had become part of our lives so that when the time comes for them to leave, it can give us a sense of sadness and loss to our hearts. I loved...

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CharleneRB Good Afternoon misschivy, I will always, always remeber my lost little ones. They have touched my soul in ways few people can or have-as strange as that sounds. For those that I have lost over the years I wear a special necklace.It is with me always and...

26 Apr 09

Do you prefer dawn or dusk?

duskiss @duskiss (98) • China 26 Apr 09

In our repetitive daily life, we welcome the sunset rising from east and go to work, and see off the last silk of afterglow replaced by the night, I think we all have been, sometimes, impressed by the glorious picture of nature,...

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CharleneRB Hello duskiss! I myself revel in both I love watching the world awaken. The day is fragrant and serene-even if for only a few moments... Dusk as the world slipps away to rest is magical for those precious moments we are inbetween day and night and it is...

26 Apr 09

Pet Health

ds4964 @ds4964 (2) • United States 26 Apr 09

Is pet insurance worth it? I need an to know from someone who has it?

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CharleneRB HEllo ds4964' Yes Pet Healt iNsurance is DEFINETLY worth it. I have multiple pets and things like x-rays, perscriptions and accident coverage are vital not only to your family member but to your wallet as well. I willingly pay the premuims- it can mean...

26 Apr 09

Are you a vibrant person?

Pose123 @Pose123 (21635) • Canada 26 Apr 09

We all know people who we think of as being vibrant and sometimes such people can inspire us to great heights. On the other hand, we all know those that are very negative or cynical but we often forget that they too can be an...

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CharleneRB Good Afternoon Pose123, Intersting subject- I would think that similar to you both could be an inspiration to a person. What you aspire to or would prefer to stay away from.... I am always on the go- as most of us are, and I do try to stay focused but there...

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What´s your favorite woman movie star?

marguicha @marguicha (222745) • Chile 25 Apr 09

Mine is Julia Roberts. Probably I can find a lot of actresses that act better or make better movies (Merryll Streep, for instance). But with Julia Roberts I know exactly what the movie will give me. And Pretty Woman is one of...

julia roberts

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CharleneRB Can I cheat and say I have two???? Lauren Becal and Audrey Hepburn. Classic actresses when being an actress meant so much more than just apretty face(nothing against Julia) but the stuff some of the original "leading ladies" did....WOW

26 Apr 09

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Are you Left Handed, Right handed, or can you use both?

Youreyes4today @Youreyes4Today (2356) • United States 22 Apr 09

I can do both, I am more right handed than left though when it comes to writing, still I can write with both hands. As far as using my hands for other tasks I find myself using the one that fits the job. Hammer and nails right...

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CharleneRB Good Evening Youreyes4Today! I use both of my hands. Actually, my husband says he can tell if I am in a good mood or a bad mood by the hand that I am using! LOL Take care and have a super night!

22 Apr 09

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Do you get along with your family?

dany2391 @dany2391 (128) • Romania 18 Apr 09

In a family there are always arguments,but most people get past them and forgive each other.Forgiveness is quite common between family members and the words "I'm sorry" are said very often. There are also perfect families who...

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CharleneRB Define "perfect" for me.... Perfect for us is real, live ,flesh and blood people who don't always behave thier best ours is full of characters-and like everything in life there is good and bad. Fighting is a sign of growth and life if it is kept in some...

18 Apr 09

My sister called my daughter fat and ugly:(

BellasmamaTiff @BellasmamaTiff (2544) • United States 17 Apr 09

My sister...who is 22 and a mother herself, actually called my almost 4 year old daughter "Fat, ugly and stupid" yesterday. With my daughter sitting right there. How do I ever forgive her for that? Is it possible? I don't normally...

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CharleneRB You haven't done anything wrong, that "grudge" is your mothers instinct letting you know someone has blown way over the line. If it was me personally I'd let my sister know that until she dealt with her anger managemnt issues towards a four year old she...

18 Apr 09

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Feeling like I don't belong

beachstarz @beachstarz (1092) • United States 17 Apr 09

Hi everyone , Most of our friends smoke , and like to get together often for cocktails . Since I quit smoking 21 days ago , and I've never cared for drinking I'm finding myself feeling more and more like a 3rd wheel . I'm...

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CharleneRB First of all CONGRADULATIONS on 21 days and counting! We are so very proud of you and the enormous challenge that you have taken on and are dealing with;} Secondly it is perfectly normal that you would feel "uncomfortable" around certain social standings...

18 Apr 09

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