djb876

@djb876 (93)

United States • Age 63

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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Zechariah's inability to speak

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 23 Jan 07

Zechariah had his once-in-a-lifetime chance to go into the temple and do his priest thing. Because of his doubt when he encountered an angel, he was struck dumb. THen, when he was finally able to speak, Months later, he finished...

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How do you manage your mother?

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 23 Jan 07

I notice there are a lot of discussions about relationships with your mother. Perhaps I'm being repetitive, but I need help in dealing with mine. She is constantly looking for something that she can use to make us feel sorry for...

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Guiding a pregnant teen

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 23 Jan 07

The news of the girl's pregnancy did not really surprise me. Her lifestyle has showed that it was only a matter of time. But, I need to help her make the best decision possible. She is a smoker, drinker, partier, with an...

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What's your secret for walking on snow and ice?

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 23 Jan 07

Well, after a close encounter with an icy sidewalk, I need to know how people navigate an icy sidewalk. I have the driving thing down ok, I take it slow, etc. But walking on ice...I just can't get it. How do you keep your...

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Hillary runs for president...are you surprised?

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 22 Jan 07

Well, the news is out. Hillary is forming an exploratory committee about running for president. I think we need more information about what an exploratory committee does. After all, Hillary has first-hand knowledge of the...

election

hillary

presidents

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What was your major in college? Are you working in that field now?

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 3 Jan 07

I am a high school teacher responsible for educating students on college choices and majors. I'd like some idea of the variety of college majors and how that relates to the current job you do. My major was music education. I am...

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Who's been doing MyLot the longest?

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 1 Jan 07

I am curious to know how long you have been involved with MyLot? How much money have you made in that time? Thanks!

earnings

members

mylot

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The Pursuit of Happyness

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 31 Dec 06

I had a chance to see the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness" this past weekend, and I LOVED it! I've been down the financial hell road, so I could relate to some his struggles. I really admired his grit and determination to do...

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Who can help me replace my green icon with a picture?

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 26 Dec 06

I need help from a MyLot expert...is that you? I see many posts have a cute or interesting picture by the username. I would like to replace my green icon (Although I kind of like that guy!) with a picture. How can this be...

icon

mylot

photo

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myLot around the world...

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 25 Dec 06

I am interested to know where you are? Are you in a farmhouse on the Great Plains of North America? Are you in a city, a small town, on a boat, on a plane, are you from an Asian, European, African, South American country? I am...

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What gift did you receive that you will be returning? Regifting?

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 25 Dec 06

Well, the packages are open, and the clean-up has begun! I have a friend who keeps a totebox in her storeroom where she puts new, still-in-the-packaging items that she has unwrapped but knows she will not use. THen, throughout...

christmas

gifts

returns

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What is your favorite holiday program and why?

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 25 Dec 06

Rudolf, Frosty, and Charlie Brown are some of my favorite characters, and they are special. Why? Because they are only around once a year! The limited time to see them, around Christmas, heightens the anticipation and...

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What is your occupation, career...What do you "Do"?

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 21 Dec 06

I'm curious about you...what is your occupation? Why do you do "Mylot?" I am a high school teacher and K-12 guidance counselor, so I work from 8 to 4 M-F, weekends off. I have summers off also, during which I need to...

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Caring for an elderly parent

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 18 Dec 06

My mother-in-law is 87, and is suffering from a variety of difficulties. She had been living alone, not eating much, lonely, and all that. We moved her to a facility with three meals a day, many people she knows, activities...a...

elderly

lonely

nursing home

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Creative gift exchanging

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 18 Dec 06

What new and different ways to exchange gifts can you share? We are always looking for new ways to exchange gifts. Gift exchanges in my circle of family and friends are generally one of the following types: Draw names, and each...

exchanging gifts

grab bag

presents

Regifting

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 18 Dec 06

What do you think of regifting? What items are appropriate for regifting? What should NOT be regifted? I do it a lot at Christmas and really cannot see anything wrong with it. I keep a stock of gifts for regifting handy and give...

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Using Ebay to make money

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 17 Dec 06

I am a rummage sale junkie, so it naturally follows that I have found a home on Ebay! Does anyone have any "inside secrets" for success on Ebay? I'd like to make more money. Is there a way on Ebay where you can search newly...

ebay junkies

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Movies for teaching

djb876 @djb876 (93) • United States 17 Dec 06

I am currently showing the movie "A Beautiful Mind" to my high school psychology class. It is a great way to get them interested in mental illness, treatment, and more. I have them look up a biography of John Nash and check the...

a beautiful mind

movies for teaching

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