craftwave

@craftwave (1338)

United States • Age 65

Joined myLot 19 years ago

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What do you do?

CRIVAS @CRIVAS (1815) • Canada 18 Jan 09

I have two children and they are well behaved for the most part. Every once in a while however, they decide that they aren't going to listen to me. I have tried time outs and while they do work most times, others it doesn't work...

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craftwave I raised three girls. And what I did for each one was different for the other two. What you do depends on their age and their personality. Also one thing I learned is that they would behave for several months and then wham they started not listening. Most of...

19 Jan 09

Are you a canner?

sweetdesign @sweetdesign (5142) • United States 10 May 08

As summer approaches and our garden starts to look real good it is time to start thinking about preserving all our bounty for later use. We will be canning tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans and freezing some of the other items. Do...

canning

food

preservation

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craftwave Yes I love to can. I have planted a big garden this year and am looking forward to putting up food. Not only is it cheaper but it also tastes better then the store bought stuff. I also like to frezze the food as well.

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Would you like to post a link to your hubpages here?

fineartist @fineartist (1217) • United States 12 Dec 07

I would like to see everyone's hubpages. Would you like to share a link to your hubpage with the mylot community? I hope so. I haven't set up a hubpage yet and am curious to see what these sites look like. Thanks! :)

hubpagescom

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craftwave If you would like to see my hubs go to www.hubpages.com and look under GeeMarie. I'm not sure what the direct link is to it since I have had a lot happening in my life lately and have just recently gotten back to posting in this as well as the hub pages. I...

15 Feb 08

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Photos rejected by Shutterstock

beli44 @beli44 (51) • Puerto Rico 14 Feb 08

this photos are rejected by shuterstock they say had poor quality what do you think?

photos

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craftwave while I think the subject is interesting the lighting is not good. You have lost a lot of detail in the bright areas and also in the shadows.

15 Feb 08

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Have you a sense fast or slow flow of the time?

marco75 @marco75 (8) • Italy 1 Jul 07

Hi, first I would like to ask excuse for my bad english, I'm studying it a few month ago, I will refine it as soon as possible. now We let's go to talk about our flow of time sensation. I think that the our sense of flowing of...

time and life

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craftwave I experience both. For instance my husband died just a few months ago. When I think about it I realize that it wasn't all that long ago but in some ways it seems like forever ago. It was the same way with our marriage. We celebrated 25 years last Oct. Again it...

1 Jul 07

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Money Troubles!!! Require Much Help

mommy2handk @mommy2handk (1) • United States 14 May 07

Hello, I am a sahm of 2. My husband is a hardworker. But sometimes it is just not enough. I need help. We are behind on everything. Almost 2 months behind on our mortgage. Our credit is not great, so all traditional means are...

financial trouble

money help

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craftwave Have you tried Salvation Army? Also call a local pator. Many churches are struggling financially themselves but there is usually some organizations in the community that can help and preachers usually know who to contact or can find out. There are things like...

1 Jul 07

Religious Rights Rally for Pagans/Wiccans

pyewacket @pyewacket (43903) • United States 30 Jun 07

I just got this interesting e-mail about a scheduled religious rights rally to take place this July 4th and will be held where... (to quote) ...." hundreds of Pagans will gather peacefully at Lafayette Park, across from the...

religious freedom

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craftwave My husband was a military chaplain I don't see why this is even happening. Pagans/Wiccans have never been denied the right to gather and worship. As a chaplain my husband was instructed that he had to help provide a place for those in this religious...

1 Jul 07

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What you want more?

maferick @maferick (1583) • Brazil 30 Jun 07

you want more money,more love,more friends..what is more important to have in life?what you want more for you?

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craftwave More time to spend with my family. My grandbabies are growing up too quick and I don't get to see them nearly as much as I would like. My two oldest grandsons start school this fall. Since the death of my husband and knowing how fleeting life really is...

1 Jul 07

I get so angry when they make fun of them!

crazynurse @crazynurse (7482) • United States 27 Jun 07

I teach college nursing classes. Each year I am fortunate to have 3-4 males in my class of 30 new nursing students. It really makes me angry when I am on campus and hear other college students making fun of male nursing students....

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craftwave One of the best nurses I had was when I delivered my second daughter. He was absolutely great. He took such good care of me. I don't find it weird that a man wants to be a nurse. If a woman wants to be a doctor no one bats and eye. Why should they if a man...

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The Federal Trade Comission Has Issued A Warning To Consumers

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 22 Jun 07

On June 20, 2007, The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning to the consumers. I just read the article on the Government site, Federal Trade Commission. I just cannot believe the lack of compassion some people have....

military families

warning

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craftwave Anyone in the military should know that the Red Cross does not contact you. They contact the head chain of command to get messages to military personel. The military themselves will contact a family member if someone is hurt. A family member may contact the...

1 Jul 07

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Do you like walking in the RAIN?

lordwarwizard @lordwarwizard (35747) • Singapore 21 Jun 07

Raindrops keep fallin' on my head And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed Nothin' seems to fit Those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin' Aw... how romantic, isn't it? One of the oldies I...

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craftwave I absolutely love walking in the rain. Gentle rains, down pours and even sometimes thunder storms. Depends on what mood I'm in. It just sort of washes all the cares away. Wish I could do it more but unfortunately sometimes it is neccessary to stay dry.

1 Jul 07

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Her Ex-Husband wanted half of the wedding pictures.

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 29 Jun 07

My cousin married her first husband even though she had her doubts. The marriage didn't last a year. When they broke up he told her that he wanted half of the wedding pictures. I jokingly said to her that she should cut the...

funny

marriage

wedding photos

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craftwave Why is it so surprising that he would want pictures of his wedding day. After all it is a part of his life, a part of his memories. The marriage may not have lasted but the memories will. You can't erase that part of their lives like it never happened. What...

1 Jul 07

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50 is Just Another Number

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 30 Jun 07

In 30 days I will turn 50 years old. Many people I have spoken to regarding turning 50 have said that it was one of the hardest ages for them to get a grip on. What is age? Why do people dwell on aging and think of it as a downer?...

birthdays

life

reflections

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craftwave I think I stopped thinking about getting older somewhere in my twenties. I can't even remember half the time how old I'm am. Its just not that important to me. I age every day, every minute, every second. Its a part of life.

1 Jul 07

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Who has visited Michigan?

the_vicar @the_vicar (1477) • United States 13 Dec 06

We had a wonderful time in Michigan. We camped at Warren State Park which is right on Lake Michigan. They have sand dunes as tall as a small mountain and even though it is difficult to climb it is well worth it once you make it...

gerald ford museum

sand dunes

warren state park

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craftwave I've been in Michigan several times camping. Visited the Amway plant when my parents sold Amway. Been to Mcinaw Island. Went up to the locks and ate at a resturant callled Antlers. it is a beautiful state.

1 Jul 07

Norfolk

Neski87 @Neski87 (58) • United States 5 Jan 07

Who here lives or has lived in Norfolk VA?

virginia

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craftwave Currently I'm living in Chesapeake. It would be a nice place to live if it weren't for all the traffic.

1 Jul 07

Picky Picky Picky

LilyoftheThorns @LilyoftheThorns (12918) • United States 12 Mar 07

I am a really picky eater, and I was wondering if I would starve if I visited Scotland lol. Do they have really weird, forgein food there or do they have a lot of American restraunts and stuff? I guess I'm asking this about a lot...

food

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craftwave Of course they have "foreign" food there. Do you think American dishes are native to their country. Remember when you visit another country you are the foreigner. Most countries have a mixed cusine. Just like in America. Although after living in Spain for...

1 Jul 07

Studying in D.C.

RV2007 @RV2007 (4) • Philippines 21 May 07

I spent about three months in D.C. getting my Fellowship at the World Bank Institute. I was young then and full of ambition. The general atmosphere was peaceful and quite There was no threat of terrorism. I was impressed most,...

short stint at dc

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craftwave When my girls were young we use to go to DC and visit the museums. That has been a while though. I think the last time I was in DC was for the Promise Keepers Rally they had there.

1 Jul 07

California Driving

FireHorse @FireHorse (293) • United States 27 May 07

I just got back from a visit to Cali and intend to move there now but there is one thing that really bugs me, wtf is up with you people on the road?!? In any major city, you have about 50% of people that drive like idiots....

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craftwave I have a daughter who lives in Oceanside south of LA and we recently went up to see her in-laws in Fresno. I can honestly tell you that my experience of people who drive in CA are a lot better then where I live, Chesapeake, VA. Just yesterday a lady rolled her...

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Fruits of the spirit

stacyv81 @stacyv81 (5903) • United States 30 Jun 07

Ok, this is geared towards those who believe in the bible, or are open to this sort of thing....please no bashing! "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness and self-control."...

fruit of the spirit

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craftwave Like all fruit the fruit of the Spirit is not something we aspire to but is the result of right living. When a fruit tree or bush is taken care of properly it bares good fruit. The same goes in our walk with the Lord. When we follow His teachings we bear good...

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