clarkebar

@clarkebar (130)

United States • Age 75

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Favorite holiday coffee flavor

ersmommy1 @ersmommy1 (12588) • United States 9 Dec 07

For me it's the Pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks. It's a great treat. Fewer calories than desert too.

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clarkebar I really like all the different ones, but my personal favorite would have to be the peppermint mocha. It tastes like a big old cup of chocolate candy cane. Yummy. I think that they should add some of their flavors to their year round menu, but I guess that is...

9 Dec 07

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What has been the best thing about today?

Anouke @Anouke (61) • Finland 9 Dec 07

Did something great happen to you or did you just enjoyed your life today:)?

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clarkebar The best thing about today for me was that I got a chance to see all three of my adult children, their spouses and my grandchildren. Not all in one place which would have been even better, but at least I got to see them. At a time in my life when things are...

9 Dec 07

Sometimes times change but the sentiment remains the same!

xboxboy @xboxboy (5576) 8 Dec 07

Hi everyone. I had a discussion removed the other day. this made me think of why my Uncle Alfie left mylot and i did not want to be the same. Uncle Alfie (alfieklondyke) is a great guy but a bit of a hothead! He had many...

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clarkebar I think you make some really good points. After all, sometimes we are going to have things deleted, but it doesn't negate the friendships and the value here on mylot. Well written and I am glad that you find value here.

8 Dec 07

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How are you going to start the new year with your online earnings?

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 8 Dec 07

Cash outs are the 30th for payment the next months' 30th. Small cash out, large ones, pennies adding to dollars. With the end of 2007, how are you going to start 2008? I am going to cashout everywhere I can and start the new year...

earn extra money online

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clarkebar I have been away from a lot of the sites lately and am just getting back to it. I will probably do as I have always done and cash out when I reach the point where I can. I have seen some websites close up shop and wished I had just cashed out sooner.

8 Dec 07

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People complaining about noise from church service

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 29 Apr 07

I was watching a morning news show this morning and got a real shock. One of the headlines was about a small church in Ohio whose neighbors were complaining that they made to much noise with their worship! I mean, come on now,...

too loud church

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clarkebar I am not sure what the motivation behind the complaints are, but I do think they are a little much. When people have nothing else to complain about than church noise, they need more of a life. Church is once or twice a week, get over it. It isn't like the...

29 Apr 07

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Single Fathers...WOW

Tracy2224 @Tracy2224 (37) • Canada 25 Apr 07

Ok, so we've heard all the hype on single mothers, and how we're amazed at how they do what they do. I'm not debating that at all. What about recognition for single fathers though? There seem to be more and more out there lately,...

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clarkebar I think it is great that more and more fathers are becoming the single parent. This shift shows a lot about the men in our world. I know a couple of single fathers and they are really doing an awesome job. I don't know that I could do it any better. No matter...

25 Apr 07

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How will I manage??

nolciean06 @nolciean06 (444) • United States 25 Apr 07

My husband is leaving for Iraq in August for 15 months. This is my first deployement experience. I will be going back to our home in GA to stay with his mom. Fifteen months in a long time, and I just dont know if I am going to be...

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clarkebar First of all, thanks to you and your family for the sacrafices you are making. I would definitely find something to keep yourself busy. It could be school or some volunteer work or even a hobby. Be sure to keep in as good of touch as possible with your husband...

25 Apr 07

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Do you or someone you know have a hard time leaving work at the office?

filmbuff @filmbuff (2909) • United States 25 Apr 07

One of my ex's, and some of my relatives can't seem to leave their professional life at work. When they come home, they bring it with them and want to discuss everything that is happening at work in great detail. When I clock out...

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clarkebar In the job I worked before this one, I had a terrible time leaving work at work, but I think it had a lot to do with the employer. They expected me to eat,sleep, and breathe the job. It put a lot of pressure on me to do that, but now I am in a job that when it...

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What is the most positive thing you have done in life?

Sailor @Sailor (1160) • United States 22 Apr 07

The most positive thing I have done was to save someones life when I was a Police Explorer with L.A.P.D., I noticed the symptoms of heat stroke and this woman was in her final phases and I was able to stabilize her until the...

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clarkebar POne of the most positive things that I have done with my life is become an emergency room nurse. It is a very challenging job and sometimes the outcome is downright sad, but there are also those times when I just know we have saved a life or eased someone's...

22 Apr 07

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Are you a country or city person?

winterose @winterose (39887) • Canada 21 Apr 07

I am definitely a city person. Montreal is a city of three million people and I have lived in the city all my life. I wouldn't want to be in a bigger city because I don't like all the congestion, I think Montreal is big...

city living

country

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clarkebar I live in the country and have always lived in the country. I am not a big fan of big city traffic and don't like crowds. cities are nice to visit and I know there is a lot to do there, but for me, I think I will keep on living in the country. I feel safe...

21 Apr 07

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Your best restaurant?

jwfarrimond @jwfarrimond (4473) 21 Apr 07

On my recent holiday in Oklahoma, I visited the Chuck Wagon Café in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. It’s a small place, but the food and the service are first class, and I’d recommend it to anyone who is passing that way. I’d also recommend...

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clarkebar I enjoy trying a lot of different places, but when it comes to value and comfort, we have a local place that I enjoy going. Everyone knows everyone and they give you a good meal for the money that you pay. They also don't try to rush you out when you finish,...

21 Apr 07

Concious about your health? Which health issue concerns you more & how you deal?

aliasad @aliasad (1567) • Pakistan 21 Apr 07

I am a bit careless about my health and sometimes the condition gets so worst and I hardly agree to visit the doctor knowing that matter is a minor one like headache, back ache etc caused due to sitting more in office and off...

concern

concious

health

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clarkebar Being a nurse, I sometimes worry too much about symptoms of things. It is almost like you know too much and therefore you worry about everything. However, it is important to get your check ups and get to a doctor when you are worried about anything. Due to the...

21 Apr 07

Do you like to spend future money or plan your saving?

Madona1 @Madona1 (2096) • Gibraltar 21 Apr 07

Do you like to spend your future money or have a plan on saving? I used to have a boyfriend who liked to spend as much as he can once he got paid. He didn't have a habbit to organise his saving and spending. At the end of the...

money spent finance people

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clarkebar Unfortunately, I have been somewhat of a spender, not always on myself, but I enjoy buying for my family and friends. I am not working on saving as I want to retire in the next few years and need to get things in order. It is not an easy thing to do, but is...

21 Apr 07

do you believe the validity of entrance exmas in universities?

angelofdeath @angelofdeath (345) • Philippines 21 Apr 07

I guess in my own experience, the reluts in an entrance xamination is quite unreliable. Why? because during the process of the test, the examinees are really bored and have the tendency to just answer anything they like. Also, the...

entrance exams

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clarkebar I don't know that an exam shouls be the sole thing determining whether or not someone is qualified to go to college. It seems there could be better ways to assess someone and whether or not they are ready for the next level in their educations.

21 Apr 07

John Edwards: Should he still run for President while his wife has cancer?

elainehealy78 @elainehealy78 (14) • United States 15 Apr 07

Do you think it is a wise choice to continue the run for president while his wife has cancer?

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clarkebar I think that is a decision that should be left up to the Edwards' family. Some people are made stronger by keeping focused on something like a campaign. I would not judge their decision either way. It has got to be difficult and she is a stand up woman for...

15 Apr 07

Is earning money REALLY IMPORTANT??

rafay_ @rafay_ (92) • Pakistan 15 Apr 07

What do you think?? Is earning money all that important?? or do you recommend to just live an average life...without rushing over and going for 9-5 jobs and acctually giving time to your family with a part-time job??

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clarkebar I don't know if it is more important, but certainly you have to do what you have to do to survive. Due to the fact that I needed health insurance and a decent wage, I was forced to take a job that is 12 hour night shifts. Certainly it is not ideal, but it is...

15 Apr 07

What kind of food surprised you by tasting so good? What got you to try it?

Leca @lecanis (16647) • Murfreesboro, Tennessee 15 Apr 07

As I sat here eating a pita filled with hummus, lettuce, and cheese, I was thinking about hummus. When I was younger and first heard about hummus, I thought it sounded really gross. And the first time I saw someone eating it, I...

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clarkebar I am so excited to see your post. You donated money to the heartwalk what I am doing on April 28th. My daughter gave me your name, but I was unsure how to locate you here and then it was right in front of me. You have no idea how wonderful it is that there are...

15 Apr 07

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Should mothers be stay-at-home moms or work a 9 to 5

Ms Michelle @lenapoo (678) • United States 13 Apr 07

Back when I was growing up in the 80's my mom stayed home to cook and clean and my father went to work. We stayed at home until we started school and then my mom went back to work. Well now that I have kids of my own I chose to be...

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clarkebar I believe that it should be individual choice for each mother. I have always worked and still found time for my children when they were young. Other people I know chose to stay home with their children. I don't think either group is more wrong or right, it is...

13 Apr 07

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