Chickenscratch

@Chickenscratch (29)

United States • Age 60

Joined myLot 14 years ago

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Chickenscratch's Discussions

College Scholarships

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 21 Apr 11

I am the parent of a high school senior. She is a good kid who is a B student. She is interested in pursuing a career in the health field--nursing to be precise. Throughout this school year she has been searching for and applying...

Do you favor one of your pets over another?

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 19 Apr 11

Sometimes one pet has more positive traits than another one. It seems like both of mine have things about them that I like and things that bug the heck out of me. One is more easygoing, which is nice, but he makes a mess of...

pet behaviors

pets

5 responses

What does one do when he totally runs out of money?

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 19 Apr 11

This economy is not getting better. Many people are worse of today than they were one year ago. When all the money is gone, when all back ups, and safety nets are used up, what does a person do for money?

economy

finances

money

5 responses •

1 person

Do you ever feel ambivalent toward your spouse?

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 19 Apr 11

When things are just blah, what do you do? Do you live like roommates? Do you ignore each other? What do you do?

relationships

2 responses

What do you do when you are feeling the lowest you have ever felt?

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 19 Apr 11

When you are feeling sad or low, what kinds of things help you feel better? Do your feel hopeful? How do you get yourself out of your funk?

depression

positive thoughts

thoughts

6 responses

Is money mismanagement grounds for divorce?

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 19 Apr 11

If your spouse has repeatedly made mistakes that have cost you and your family, is that a good reason to file for divorce?

divorce

money

relationships

1 response

Taylor Swift

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 4 Jan 11

Do you like Taylor Swift? For the life me, I cannot figure out why people like her so much. My daughters all like her and I think that is okay. Ms. Swift seems like an okay roll model compared to other celebrities out there, but I...

celebrities

country music

taylor swift

5 responses •

1 person

Household responsibilities

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 2 Dec 10

I have been married for nearly 21 years and this is still a subject I wrestle with on a regular basis: How should the housework and home responsibilities be divided fairly? During my married years, it feels like I have shouldered...

housework

jobs

marriage

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2 people

Economy

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 30 Nov 10

Do you think the economy will be better, stronger in 2011? I personally don't think it will be any better, but it sure would be nice to have something good happen in the world!

2011

economy

world news

3 responses

WikiLeaks

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 30 Nov 10

Do you think the guy who has issues the WikiLeaks information should be charged with a crime? Do you think the person giving him the information should be tried for treason?

classified information

homeland security

terrorism

treason

2 responses •

1 person

Christmas Decorations

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 30 Nov 10

Do you decorate the outside of your house for Christmas? Is it fun, or do you just do it to keep up with the neighbors?

christmas

decorating

lights

Being "jerky"

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 19 Nov 10

Lately, my husband has just been plain and simple, a jerk. I hate feeling like that, but I just can't stand to be around him for very long. He just has some smart comment or plain ignores me and my kids. Don't you hate it when you...

behavior

marriage

spouse

1 response

Books

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 14 Nov 10

Have you started reading a book that you just don't enjoy, but keep reading anyway? I am currently reading book that I keep thinking is going to get to the point, and so far, nothing, but I am still reading. I always hate...

books

entertainment

reading

1 response

Dark circles

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 19 Oct 10

I have a problem with dark circles under my eyes. They are annoying and embarrassing. I have actually had people ask me if I have been punched. I know that part of my problem is hereditary since my mother, grandmother and aunts...

dark circles

eyes

skin

1 person

Brussels Sprouts

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 17 Oct 10

I hate brussels sprouts so I am looking for a good way to cook them. When you just cook them on the stove top or in the microwave, they just smell like garbage! I tried cooking fresh ones, and drizzling them with bacon grease,...

brussels sprouts

food

vegetables

1 response

Sirius Satellite Radio

Chickenscratch @Chickenscratch (29) • United States 14 Oct 10

Has anyone ever had trouble with Sirius radio charging you for services you didn't even ask for? Here is what happened to me: I am leased a new car a couple of years ago and it came with a one year subscription to Sirius satellite...

collection agency

sirius satellite radio

subscriptions