mclendon

@mclendon (308)

United States • Age 54

Joined myLot 16 years ago

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Discussions (28)

mclendon's Discussions

What's the best sunless tanning product?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 7 Jul 08

Have you yet found the perfect sunless tanner to use at home? I like the spray-on products, but I still get some uneven results and not dark enough. What's the best?

spray tan

tanning

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Does it seem like a cat's coat color determines its personality?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 3 Jul 08

I think orange cats seem smarter and friskier, gray and white cats without stripes are likely meaner or more aggressive, black and white tuxedo kitties are more aloof and sophisticated, gray tiger-stripes are friendlier, etc. It...

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Would you go on vacation on your kids' first day of school?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 2 Jul 08

If you won or earned a paid vacation, but it was to be taken during your child's first week of school, would you go? The child would stay with someone and go to school. You would miss taking your child on the first day of school....

first day of school

missing children

vacation

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What do your kids do during the summer break?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 30 Jun 08

My children are driving me crazy! What do you do with your kids when they are out of school for the summer? Especially if you have to work. I work part-time and they are having to come to the office with me some days this summer....

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If oil prices are high and pollution is bad, why don't people slow down?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 23 Jun 08

I hear (and read) everyone complaining about high gas prices and talking about "going green" but I still see most people speeding down the road. Are most people unaware that you get better gas mileage at lower speeds? If you drive...

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Politically correct: what is and how important is it?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 23 Jun 08

"Mailcarrier" not "mailman" "Little person" not "dwarf" "mentally challenged" not "retarded" "child with autism" not "an autistic" "person with albinism" not "an albino" "International" not "foreign" Can you think of more...

politically incorrect

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I can't get my blog to show up on my profile!

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 21 Jun 08

Am I doing something wrong or is it just not showing me? How do you list your blog(s) on your mylot profile?

blog

mylot

profile

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I can't my website or blog to show up on my profile.

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 21 Jun 08

Does it just not show me or did I not set it up right? How do you get your blog listed on your mylot profile?

What could you NOT buy - and then donate for hunger relief?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 18 Jun 08

What could you do without for yourself to free up a few dollars to donate to a worthy organization to help fight hunger and poverty - like World Vision for example?Could you buy fewer clothes? fewer desserts or treats? fewer...

How much garbage do you put out?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 18 Jun 08

Literally. How much garbage does your household produce? Are you conscious of it? Do you try to do things to reduce the amount you throw away? We have a 96 gallon rolling garbage tote that is picked up each week. Last week I...

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What if it hits close to home? What would you do?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 17 Jun 08

This is for everyone who is comfortable taking a hard line against homosexuality. You know, those who just say "It's a sin and that's it. Outlaw it" IT may be a different matter when attached to a face you love or even like a...

friend

homosexuality

moral dilemna

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Would you move into a neighborhood if you were the only of your ethnicity/race?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 16 Jun 08

Think about it carefully and use your imagination: If you were to find the perfect home and could buy it, but discovered that yours would be the only white family in a black neighborhood - hispanic family in a white neighborhood -...

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Where is the best place to put a blog or website?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 16 Jun 08

Where is the best place to start a blog and get found and traffic? What about starting a website? Where did you start? How do you decide what is best to blog about?

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What should I do to become a writer?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 16 Jun 08

I'm pondering how I could embark upon a second career (or third- after HR and Mom) as a writer. I need to "find my voice" as a writer and get some more education or training. I have always been told I write well and that I should...

education

professional

writer

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Would you start again over 40?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 14 Jun 08

If you are/were over 40 with children, would you go back to school and/or start a new career if you could? What would do? What would your family think? Would it be good for them? Fair to them? Could you find or make the time?...

career

over 40

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The penny costs more to make than it's worth? Should it go away?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 14 Jun 08

It costs more to make a US penny than it is worth. Why should the government lose money making pennies? Should the penny be eliminated? Couldn't that money be put to better use? What do you think? Are there problems with...

money

penny

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What is the best small pet?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 14 Jun 08

What type of small pet is the best overall? For friendliness, ease of upkeep, cost, etc.? What is a great first pet for a child?

first pet

pets

small pet

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What qualifies as cooking from scratch?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 12 Jun 08

I put this in parenting because some moms are proud to say they "cook from scratch" for their families. What qualifies as "from scratch"? If you open a package of boneless breast filets, season and bake them; and measure out...

cook

from scratch

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Do you dress for the public?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 12 Jun 08

When you leave your house, do you get dressed for being in public? Do you care how you look at the grocery store or dropping kids at school? Our culture has gotten so casual that I can't believe how some people are dressed in...

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Why are so many people flatly against psychiatric medications?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 9 Jun 08

There are so many new medications out today to help people with mood disorders, mental illness, and neurological problems. Many newer medications are more effective with few harmful side effects. If psychiatric medications help...

medications

psychiatry

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