micki38120

@micki38120 (61)

United States • Age 64

Joined myLot 18 years ago

The only thing permanent is change

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Do you judge?

meeandnotyou @meeandnotyou (2548) • United States 2 Jan 07

I am wondering how many people here on myLot judge a person on their past. For example, if you found out that a friend of your's did a substantial amount of time in prison and you found out about it, would that change your view...

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micki38120 I don't think I would judge them based solely on having been in prison at one time. However, what they did after they got out would be very telling about their character. Every one deserves a second chance, but they have to make the most of it.

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Fetal Down Syndrome Screening Advised

Slim_Shady @Slim_Shady (668) • Romania 1 Jan 07

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is advising all pregnant women to undergo Down syndrome testing of their unborn children. The health organization's newest practice guidelines says testing for the genetic...

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micki38120 I think it's a personal decision whether or not to have this test. What if the results are positive? The plus side of this is that you will have time to educate yourself before the baby arrives on the condition and how to care for the child. My daughter was...

2 Jan 07

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Help?

cwgrlsarefun @cwgrlsarefun (1581) • United States 31 Dec 06

I have a four year old daughter who refuses to eat anything unless it is junk. I have tried by limiting her junk foods, I have tried not letting her have anything at all durring the day unless it is meal time. Nothing seems to...

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micki38120 How about a compromise? Tell her that starting tomorrow, she may have a treat after her meal if she eats the meal you serve her. Obviously you don't want to serve the foods you know she doesn't like, but this will give her a chance to "earn" those treats she...

31 Dec 06

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Photographing nature

pendragon @pendragon (3349) • United States 31 Dec 06

Nature is always spectacular, colourfil or dark, serene or threatening.Doesn't take direction well, but never leaves the willing photographer at a loss!Have you ever taken an incredible nature shot?Were you trying to, or did the...

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micki38120 I don't know if this would be the category you are looking for, but when my children were young, we went camping along the gulf coast in Texas. One morning they were playing in the waves, and tossing chips up to the sea gulls. Soon a flock was flying about...

31 Dec 06

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How much do you tip your server?

talklouder @talklouder (35) • United States 30 Dec 06

I'm a waitress. I've been a waitress for three and a half years. I'm a strong believer that there is rarely a circumstance to tip less than 20%, especially in modern society. A 10% tip is the tip of our grandparents, especially...

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micki38120 I have worked as a waitress too, so I always tip a minimum of 20% unless I got bad service. If the server doesn't pay attention to our table, if we have to keep asking for drink refills, the tip goes way down, possibly to nothing.

30 Dec 06

favourite flavour beverage?

pendragon @pendragon (3349) • United States 30 Nov 06

On a hot day, you stumble into a convenience shop and are faced with what soda pop or juice to buy that will slake your overwhelming thirst.What do you reach for, an old standby or something totally new to you?

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micki38120 If I'm thirsty it has to be an old standby, like pepsi or dr pepper. And slurpees! Nothing better than a cherry coke slurpee on a hot hot day!

30 Dec 06

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Teenagers

milagre @milagre (1272) • Portugal 29 Dec 06

My daughter has 15 years and she wants to go party for new years, with some friends to another parents friend house for new years party. Somtimes i let her go out at nigth with her cousins (older then her) but my sister is always...

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micki38120 I would call the parents at the house where the party will be and ask some questions, like will there be drinking, how many will be there, will they be actively supervising or off in another room? Depending on their answers, I might let her go.

30 Dec 06

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Any tips on potty training?

34momma @34momma (13882) • United States 28 Dec 06

My little girl who turned two in September, is giving me the hardest time being potty trained. I have two older boys 17 an 11, and they did not give me this hard of a time. does anyone have any tips to get this training going in...

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micki38120 Sometimes they just aren't ready at 2. If you make it a power struggle, she will resist and it will become a long, horrible task. The thing that worked with my girls was making them "want" to go potty and be "a big girl". There are books you can read with...

30 Dec 06

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movie

mimi furisa to ei @Vionaa (6) • Jakarta, Indonesia 14 Jan 14

what movie is memorable for you?

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micki38120 what movie is memorable for you?

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Bag Balm - Made in Vermont since 1899

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 29 Dec 06

Have you ever used or heard of Bag Balm? Bag Balm is a salve that was created to soften cow udders. But, did you know that it also is a great treatment for diaper rash and to soften dry skin? I used this product on my babies...

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micki38120 It's also great for sore muscles. My kids karate instructor suggested it to us for the kids soreness and bruises. It really is a great product and inexpensive considering the many ways you can use it! Walmart, and the drugstores here carry it.

30 Dec 06

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Avid reader?

pendragon @pendragon (3349) • United States 20 Nov 06

How many books do you read approximately,in a year? I try for 20 +.

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micki38120 I don't read nearly as much as I wish I could. When I do read, I enjoy true crime and mystery or suspense. John Grisham and Ann Rule are two of my favorite authors.

30 Dec 06

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Issues with my father

97gstchick @97gstchick (242) • United States 29 Dec 06

My sister and I have some issues with my father. Without going too much in detail.. I have to say soemthing to him because he's being an immature kid about things that happened between my sister and him. What way would I go about...

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micki38120 Perhaps it's time to stop wishing your father were different and accept him for who he is? People will not change for us, all we can do is change how we respond to them. He is 45, he isn't likely to become a touchy, feely, hugging, lovey dad if that isn't...

29 Dec 06

My son stomped all his brother's toys....

Stephanie5 @Stephanie5 (2946) • United States 28 Dec 06

My 8 year old son stomped on his 2 brothers brand new toys and his own! I just don't understand why he would do such a thing! I'm so furious! He stomped on 3 diecast hotrod cars, tore a nerf dart shooter thing to peices, broke...

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micki38120 You have said he is in counseling, but not for how long. If it has been any length of time it is obviously not working. Perhaps changing therapists or finding a different kind of therapy, like anger management would be helpful. It sounds like you are trying...

29 Dec 06

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Should 'happy hols' replace 'merry xmas'?

zykios @zykios (64) • India 29 Dec 06

I recently read in an article that companies in Britain are asking their employees to greet coworkers with 'happy holidays' instead of 'merry christmas'. Even the government seems to be supporting this move. Official festivities...

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micki38120 I'm very tired of all of the "never offend" bs. Wishing someone a Merry Christmas should not offend anyone. I would not be offended if someone wished me "Happy Hannukah". People are getting so paranoid about potential offense that before you know it, no one...

29 Dec 06

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Does the abused partner ever disserve it?

sunshinecup @sunshinecup (7871) 29 Dec 06

When a loved one, whether it be male or female, spouse or BF/GF, put their hands on you out of rage, is there ever a justifiable reason? For instance, because you cheated? You called them a hateful name? Said something about...

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micki38120 There is never a justification for abuse. It is wrong, it is weak, it is illegal!!!

29 Dec 06

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Parents Who Don't Know When to Quit Parenting

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 28 Dec 06

My parents wanted to shelter me as much as possible as I grew up. Even now that I'm 21, they are always telling me things that would make more sense to tell a 16 year old. Or an irresponsible 21 year old. But I'm pretty...

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micki38120 They are your parents, they love you and want to protect you. Is that such a horrible thing? As long as you live in their home, sorry, but you have to play by their rules. You want to set your own, you have to pay your own way too. Maybe a calm...

28 Dec 06

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How did you celebrate Martin Luther King Day this year?

Suzieqmom @Suzieqmom (2755) • United States 21 Jan 13

My husband had to work, but I was home with the kids. Since MLK day is also a National day of service, we thought about helping out with a neighborhood clean-up project, but it was honestly too cold (it has dropped over 20 degrees...

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micki38120 My husband had to work, but I was home with the kids. Since MLK day is also a National day of service, we thought about helping out with a neighborhood clean-up project, but it was honestly too cold (it has dropped over 20 degrees in my area since yesterday,...

21 Jan 13

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What the Bible says on Gays

arseniajoaquin @arseniajoaquin (1732) • Philippines 27 Dec 06

27And God made the man, He made him according to the icon of God, He made them male and female. 28And God eulogized them saying: “Grow and multiply and fill the earth and lord over it and rule over the fishes of the sea and...

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micki38120 Luke 6:37 "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:" John 8:7 "...He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." Now that the bible quotes are out of the...

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