kindredspirits

@kindredspirits (127)

United States • Age 64

Joined myLot 16 years ago

Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take but by the moments that take your breath away.

Discussions (20)

kindredspirits's Discussions

New Pillows

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 19 Jan 09

For over a month I have had problems sleeping and waking up with a headache so I finally broke down and bought some new pillows. Now I am not talking about the five dollar pillows that you can buy at wal-mart these cost sixty...

pillows sleep bed cheap invest

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In Sickness and In Health

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 17 Jan 09

The easy and fun times in life make relationships seem smooth. However I think it is through the trials of life that our relationships are tested and grow strong. It is only through exercise and resistance that muscles grow. It is...

sickness health relationships trials

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Glad it is over

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 2 Jan 09

For the past month and a half we have been on the go constantly. It started with Thanksgiving and did not stop until New Year day. The constant holiday rush. We have enjoyed the time but we now need a rest after going to Chicago 2...

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How do they know?

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 14 Nov 08

Let me set the scene for you. You have been working on a big deal for weeks and have spent hours in negotiations but tonight is the night. You are expecting a phone call that will finalize the deal any minute now. Just as the...

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When should you dissolve a friendship?

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 8 Nov 08

There is a man I work with and have been friends with for 16 years. At times he is a good friend but then there are times when he is explosive and will become angry over nothing. He is also constantly on the look for some reason...

anger

friend

relationship

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Mood Swings

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 7 Nov 08

Some people say that rainy days affect their mood making them feel depressed. What if you are in a drought affected area and finally get some rain does that have the same effect? Do rainy days affect your mood and make you feel...

happy

mood

rain

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Should a couple stay together?

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 7 Nov 08

Do you think that a couple should stay together for the sake of the children? I tried that and I was trying to protect my kids but the enviorment at home was so tense that the kids were affected more by us being together than...

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3 people

Should youu try to rebuild a broken relationship?

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 5 Nov 08

If your husband or wife has an affair is that the end of the relationship? Or should you try to rebuild and repair the damage done? If you do decide to rebuild the relationship who is responsible for seeing that it is done?

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Will you be glad when this election is over?

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 4 Nov 08

I am so glad that it is finally election day because I am so sick of all the media and commercials beating us to death with nothing but campaign and election news. What about you? Or do you fear the upcoming 3 months of analysis...

election

politics

voting

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What is your favorite season?

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 3 Nov 08

Living in the mountains my favorite season is fall. This picture is the view from my back porch. All the colors and the way the sunlight plays off of them is great. What is your favorite season?

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Family game night

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 3 Nov 08

Do you have a family game night in your home? How often do you have it? What games do you play? We have a game night 2 times a month and play monopoly, trouble and life.

family games

monopoly

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Should children decide who they want to live with?

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 3 Nov 08

The question is simple but the answer is complex. Should children of divorced parents be able to decide who they will live with? If so at what age? This is a discussion that recently came up at our table one night at supper. I am...

children

custody

divorce

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When do you make your children leave home?

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 25 Sep 08

When if ever should a parent force their children to leave home. Last spring I had to tell my 18 year old son it was time for him to leave. He had been very disrespectful for months not to mention destructive. After months od...

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Pushing the kids out of the nest

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 25 Sep 08

As parents we love and care for our children all the time but are we doing them an injustice by not teaching them to live on their own? Last year I had to encourage my 21 year old daughter to move out on her own. I felt guilty at...

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How to make time to enjoy life

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 24 Sep 08

Enjoying life takes time but do you schedule time in your day, week, or month to just enjoy and experience life? I have found that if I don't schedule some time for enjoying life other demands will take all of my time away. Here...

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The difference between happiness and joy.

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 24 Sep 08

What is the difference between happiness and joy? I believe that happiness depends a lot on things and circumstances where joy is an inner attitude that can remain not matter what the circumstances may be. For instance if your car...

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Can I worship at home?

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 21 Sep 08

I am not advocating avoiding church all together or fellowship with believers. What do you think about worshipping from home? Can't this private worship be just as good? For that matter could you not worship in the mountains, at...

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What was your worst experience with your boss.

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 21 Sep 08

Ever had a boss that you just could not get along with? A couple of years ago I had a supervisor threatened to fire me. When I ask him why he basicaly told me that I was doing my job to well and making him look bad. It was a...

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What is the worst mistake you have made in a relationship?

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 19 Sep 08

We all make mistakes in relationships but what is the worst mistake that you have ever made in one? That is an easy question for me to answer. Seven years ago my ex-wife had an affair and I was devastated. We went to counceling...

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Sleeping in

kindredspirits @kindredspirits (127) • United States 18 Sep 08

Here is a question for all of you. My job requires me to be up by 5:30 a.m. at least five day a week. On days I have to work I can barely get out of bed and I don't really feel awake until 9:00. Why is it that on my days off from...

kids

sleeping in

wife

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2 people