Chronic_Reader

@Chronic_Reader (27)

United States • Age 55

Joined myLot 17 years ago

A day without Words could have been a better day!

Chronic_Reader's Responses

phonies!!

budsr03 @budsr03 (2350) • Canada 7 Jan 07

I realize most people are on mylot to make some money. Thats what it's about. My reason is to fill up my tank of lonliness and to relieve my depression somewhat. But how low is a person prepared to go to achieve some money? Lie...

no feelings

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Chronic_Reader Hi Bud. I am so sorry you were scammed. And about your mom and your relationship with your wife. As to why I am here? Well, I only made $0.33 so far here. In the same amount of time as a consultant, I would have made $160, so money isn't the reason!! I will be...

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Is there such as a thing as easy money?

solaris955 @solaris955 (26) 7 Jan 07

I have just started doing research on internet marketing. Some of the offers that I have found so far are really "out of this world". I ma surprised at how anyone can make any money out of such offers. There are tons of offers...

easy money

internet marketing

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Chronic_Reader Some "easy" money can be made in HYIP programs. However, 99% (if not all) are scams or ponzi schemes. So, you should only "invest" or "spend" what you can afford to lose, you should be happy taking small profits, and you should get out as soon as the program...

7 Jan 07

Riddle::::I am three words,

juls146 @juls146 (963) • India 7 Jan 07

I am three words, Two of them appear the same, Two are pronounced the same. One is the third person use of "capable" or "permit". One means to sleep, but only for a bit. The last word means a group of deer, Perhaps now you...

riddle

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Chronic_Reader Darn you (said while laughing heartily)! I was looking for something else and am now derailed as I love a riddle! I think the words are: doze, does (as in she does), and does (as in more than one female deer).

7 Jan 07

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Helping the Homeless

MsBingoGossip @MsBingoGossip (42) • United States 6 Jan 07

Today, while on a business trip I noticed a couple on th side of the road holding a sign that said, "Hungry, everybody needs help sometime." I had a few bags of chips and an unopened bottle of water in my car that my mom had...

homeless couple

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Chronic_Reader There are quite a few homeless in my town. And quite a few scammers. Some have even proudly done interviews about their scam - or business, as they call it. According to their own calculations, some of them earn more panhandling than I do! Even so, sometimes a...

7 Jan 07

Ghost !! Spirit!!does it exist in real world?Please share your experiences

crimsonrose @crimsonrose (147) • Bangladesh 5 Jan 07

Ghost! A word of surprise,horror and thrill to me since my childhood. But still I am at the same conclusion as I was before in my childhood. Are scientists able to give a reasonable explanation of ghost or spirit... Ghost stories...

ghost

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Chronic_Reader I have some real experiences. My family lived in a house for awhile that had a malevolent presence - that would make things physically happen. Some background: This house was on a hill and was falling apart. The front door opened inward and would sometimes...

6 Jan 07

Sick to death of people making marriage a joke

killailla @killailla (1301) • Canada 6 Jan 07

I am sick of cheaters Sick of people who get married and divorce a short time later People who marry multiple times people who dont take their marriage vows seriously I am sick to death of the fact the 50% of marriages end...

marriage vows

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Chronic_Reader I agree. I take my vows very seriously. I think one of the reasons so many marriages fail is that no one really needs anyone else anymore. Besides the love and spiritual side of marriage, in years past couples made the marriage work because they were partners...

6 Jan 07

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Do you prefer getting money or a gift on any occasion?

greengal @greengal (4286) • United States 5 Jan 07

I personally prefer money but there are some exceptions.. for example, my birthday is coming up this month and I think my husband is gonna give me money and tell me to buy what I want. I know he has good intentions when he does...

gift

money

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Chronic_Reader Wow, this is tough. I have been poor most of my life, so I usually prefer money - so I can then buy groceries or pay bills, etc. But then again, a gift is nice because then it shows the person cares and put some effort and thought into getting me something....

6 Jan 07

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how many of you have legal copies of software???

orejin @orejin (198) • India 6 Jan 07

how many of you have paid for any software you use..in ur system...i switched to linux to make myself blame free

piracy

software

software piracy

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Chronic_Reader I have all legal copies. I am self-employed and can't risk using pirated software.

6 Jan 07

Is it stupid to be a single parent ?

krishna183 @krishna183 (2284) • India 5 Sep 06

Being a single parent can be way too challenging .. is it worth it ?

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Chronic_Reader While I would discourage people from planning on becoming a single parent, I do not think it is stupid in any way. And it is definitely worth it!!! Being a parent is worth it whether you have a partner or are single. However, if you are overwhelmed, seek...

6 Jan 07

how does the owner of myLot earn from our discussions!?

Jason Fernandes @jazzyindian (492) 13 Sep 16

how many of you guys know the answer to this.... it makes me wonder how much the owner makes it for every discussions we put

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Chronic_Reader how many of you guys know the answer to this.... it makes me wonder how much the owner makes it for every discussions we put

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Does it really need to be religious?

cachekitten @cachekitten (463) • Philippines 5 Jan 07

Most people says that we need to go to church every sunday..I dont know what is the reason..Does it important to go to church just for the sake what we can be near to God and also that God will hear our prayings? I am not that...

religious

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Chronic_Reader You can pray and be with God from anywhere. You can also live your life as an example and glorify God without necesarily going to church. But, by going to church, you develop a network of people who will help you along your journey both spiritually and...

6 Jan 07

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What do u prefer?

ccoriel @ccoriel (571) • Philippines 13 Aug 06

What do u prefer to be with? Someone who makes u laugh or someone who laughs at ur jokes?

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Chronic_Reader If I absolutley had to choose, I would prefer someone who can make me laugh. When I come home from a bad day and don't have any jokes to tell, it is better to have someone who can make me laugh and cheer me up. After all, laughter is the best medicine.

6 Jan 07

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Internet investment

ianlcs @ianlcs (72) • Malaysia 9 Aug 06

Tell me how many of you are in those internet related investment like HYIP (high yield investment), matrix and MLM? Using e

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Chronic_Reader I did join a hyip in december - invest2pro. I searched online about it, watched it for a few days, then did a test investment (spend). I was paid just as promised. Did another test and was paid as promised. So then I invested more. Was paid as promised for...

6 Jan 07

Is Domestic Violence a Learned Behavior?

Deane_2005 @Deane_2005 (1644) • Philippines 5 Jan 07

According to Catholic Charities "Domestic Violence defines as any kind of behavior that a person uses to control an intimate partner."(Catholic Charities) It occurs in every community and Pyschological research identified that...

domestic violence

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Chronic_Reader I believe domestic violence is a learned behavior, as is emotional abuse. However, anyone can choose to alter the pattern and not continue the abuse. My grandfather beat my grandmother and father when my father was young. My grandmother had been abused as a...

6 Jan 07

Coping with sorrow

SexyMhei @SexyMhei (152) • Philippines 4 Jan 07

We lost our first baby and I really want to have another soon, but my husband don't agree with me. I think he is afraid that it might happen again, Can anyone tell me the difference of the inability to recover from sorrow and...

how to cope with sorrow

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Chronic_Reader My heart goes out to you. I have not lost a child, but know those who have. I suggest you seek some form of counseling for you and your husband to determine if he is still suffering from the trauma. It is reasonable after two years to try again to have...

4 Jan 07

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The Dixie Chicks

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 3 Jan 07

I know that the Dixie Chicks left a sour taste in the mouths of many with statements that Natalie had made. The public reaction was mixed. The music was banned in many stations. The concerts weren't as well attended in some...

bluegrass

music

the dixie chicks

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Chronic_Reader I really like the Dixie Chicks but think their action was inappropriate. They can (and should) speak their minds here on US soil - that is their right and their duty to keep democracy functioning. However, when on foreign soil - especially in times of turmoil...

4 Jan 07

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How many languages do you speak?

hockeygal4ever @hockeygal4ever (10021) • United States 3 Jan 07

Most Americans are very limited in language knowledge. We tend to pretty much think speak English or nothing else. I know many other countries encourage learning many languages while kids are in school. How many languages do...

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Chronic_Reader I was fluent in Spanish (four years of it in high school), but as I had no one to converse with, I have lost most of it - although the strangest bits come back to me from time to time. I do think it is important for kids to learn languages.

4 Jan 07

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