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jakeworks @jakeworks (11) • United States 22 Mar 09

As the parent of grown children I would like to know when we get to stop feeling guilty about not picking up the pieces when our children screw up thier lives. Is it wrong not to help them when they are creating the problems -...

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jakeworks That is part of my issue as well, who would she turn to and would that situation be worse. Thank you for your honesty.

23 Mar 09

jakeworks @jakeworks (11) • United States 22 Mar 09

As the parent of grown children I would like to know when we get to stop feeling guilty about not picking up the pieces when our children screw up thier lives. Is it wrong not to help them when they are creating the problems -...

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jakeworks I don't actually get backlash just indifference. I know I have enabled the situation and I'm pretty sure that's where the guilt comes from. I just wish there was a way to get through to them. thank you.

22 Mar 09

jakeworks @jakeworks (11) • United States 22 Mar 09

As the parent of grown children I would like to know when we get to stop feeling guilty about not picking up the pieces when our children screw up thier lives. Is it wrong not to help them when they are creating the problems -...

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jakeworks It sounds like you and your daughter have a wonderful normal realtionship, I hope to get back to that with mine after all is said and done. Thank you.

22 Mar 09

jakeworks @jakeworks (11) • United States 22 Mar 09

As the parent of grown children I would like to know when we get to stop feeling guilty about not picking up the pieces when our children screw up thier lives. Is it wrong not to help them when they are creating the problems -...

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jakeworks Not giving an opinion is very hard, I do try not to say things that would be hurtful and find myself wondering if I had said what was on my mind would their actions have been different? I guess only time will tell. Already this posting makes me feel much...

22 Mar 09

jakeworks @jakeworks (11) • United States 22 Mar 09

As the parent of grown children I would like to know when we get to stop feeling guilty about not picking up the pieces when our children screw up thier lives. Is it wrong not to help them when they are creating the problems -...

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jakeworks You are right feeling guilty does no good at all. thank you.

22 Mar 09

jakeworks @jakeworks (11) • United States 22 Mar 09

As the parent of grown children I would like to know when we get to stop feeling guilty about not picking up the pieces when our children screw up thier lives. Is it wrong not to help them when they are creating the problems -...

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melissapalardy @melissapalardy (213) • United States 15 Mar 09

who does the cooking in your home? most of the time it is my boyfriend. lately it has been me more and more. my boyfriend has been working a lot and has been sick. i really hate cooking and will do anything to get out of it. But...

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jakeworks It's from the "Fix-it Forget-It Big Cookbook" by Phyllis Pellman Good Convenient Slow Cooker Lasagna 1 lb ground beef / 2 29oz cans tomato sauce / 8oz pkg lasagna noodles, uncooked / 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese / 1 1/2 c cottage cheese (I used Ricotta...

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melissapalardy @melissapalardy (213) • United States 15 Mar 09

who does the cooking in your home? most of the time it is my boyfriend. lately it has been me more and more. my boyfriend has been working a lot and has been sick. i really hate cooking and will do anything to get out of it. But...

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jakeworks for the longest time my husband did all the cooking - I hated our kitchen. But now the kitchen remodel is 99% done and I am actually cooking alot more. And I have been using a crock pot - no really - and the meals are great and really simple. I happened on a...

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creationsbyrobin @creationsbyrobin (3071) • United States 14 Mar 09

It's been quite quiet here on the myLot crafts board. Is that because everyone has been busy doing their crafts ... maybe for an upcoming craft show?I have a show coming up next weekend and it's a donation to a local natural...

craft shows

crafts

making extra money

making money selling crafts

selling handmade

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jakeworks You sound so much like me... I don't have the confidence it takes. I make beaded jewelery and it's sooo much fun. I'm going to try a craft fair again this year - a local one at a church in our area. I tried last April too and was crushed when nothing sold but...

15 Mar 09

eztuner @eztuner (450) • United States 15 Mar 09

Simple as it is... What do you consider beautiful?

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jakeworks ...for me the 'eye' is not only the sighted eye but the minds eye. Beautiful to me can be anything that invokes a strong feeling or sensation - one that when you see or feel or hear something it makes the breath in your throat catch for an instant as you take...

15 Mar 09

yadav8797 @yadav8797 (1211) • India 15 Mar 09

hey friend, i like to face the difficulties and problem . i like to tackle this problems and give an output. i like difficult, challenging life much better than easy life.whats your opinion??how this will better, if your answer...

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jakeworks Hi there... I don't know if I'd wish a difficult life on anybody, challenges for sure - that's how we grow as a person. I believe how you handle those challenges has a lot to do with what you're used to like growing up with people who didn't believe they would...

15 Mar 09

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