realan

@realan (518)

United States • Age 51

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Discussions (69)

realan's Discussions

What is the funniest or most unique Halloween costume you have ever seen?

realan @realan (518) • United States 29 Oct 09

I love Halloween because it is just so much fun to see all the adorable little kids dressed up. They have the cutest costumes. And know it's even crazier with all the costumes available, even for pets. Last year my friend dressed...

dalmations

halloween costumes

prison inmate

Who has influenced you the most?

realan @realan (518) • United States 15 Sep 09

I would have to say it was my adopted father. He brought me to the US and gave me the opportunity to succeed. Instilled in me the importance of respect, poise, kindness, hard work and a great education. Who has influenced you the...

education

influence

respect

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Daughter is going to tryout for Cheerleading.

realan @realan (518) • United States 15 Sep 09

My 9 year old daughter is going to try out for her school cheerleading squad. This is her first experience in cheerleading. She has taken dancing classes for 6 years and gymnastics for 4, so I think she should do well. It will...

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Bathroom Etiquette - What annoys you the most?

realan @realan (518) • United States 14 Sep 09

I was just reading an article on office bathroom etiquette. For example, the usual stuff, like washing your hands, flushing, not talking when you're in the stall, talking on the cellphone etc. I dislike when the whole bathroom is...

bathroom

etiquette

flush

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Do you have a blacksheep in your family?

realan @realan (518) • United States 14 Sep 09

I hate when my family fights, and I do not pick sides or get involved if I can help it. One time my mom told me, not to talk to my aunt because of something she said or did etc. The whole thing sounded pretty silly and it didn't...

blacksheep

family

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Cat Dry Food vs. Wet Food

realan @realan (518) • United States 14 Sep 09

I have 2 cats that must have their wet food. They will occasionally touch the dry. My other cat loves her dry food. She'll pick at the wet food if it's there, but she'd rather crunch on her dry. What do your cats prefer? Do you...

cat food

dry cat food

wet cat food

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Do you go out with friends less now that you are out of school or have children?

realan @realan (518) • United States 14 Sep 09

It seems now that I'm older there is less time to spend with friends. Between work and home, there is way to much to be done. My spare time I enjoy with my family. I do try to get together with my friends once in a while, but it...

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2 people

Do you give out a best response to discussions with only one response?

realan @realan (518) • United States 5 Sep 09

Just wondering if you bother giving out a best response to a discussion with only one response.

discussion

response

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Staying home by themselves. What age?

realan @realan (518) • United States 5 Sep 09

At what age do you feel your child can stay at home by themselves? Of course, it depends on their maturity and how responsible they are. But, just courious how old your children were when you first allowed them to stay home by...

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'I'm Bored!' Do you get that from your child?

realan @realan (518) • United States 3 Sep 09

My daughter has been calling me at work to complain that she is bored! I've told her to pack her bag with activities to occupy her time while she stays at my friend's house. It's only a few days until school starts. Today I made...

activities

boredom

child

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My friend's cat just passed away with 23 years. Have you had a senior senior cat

realan @realan (518) • United States 3 Sep 09

My friend's cat just passed away at the very ancient age of 23 years. I really hope my cats are healthy and last that long. Mine are all in their teens, real senior citizens. Have you had a cat that lasted into his 20s?

cat

mature

senior

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Do you bring work home from the office?

realan @realan (518) • United States 3 Sep 09

I always bring work home from the office. Seems like there's never enough time to finish everything. Sometimes I get to it at home, sometimes not. Do you bring work home?

office

work

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Labor Day is Monday in the US. What do you do? Barbacue? Family?

realan @realan (518) • United States 3 Sep 09

Labor Day is Monday. Yay, day off from work. How do you spend your Labor Day? Do you go away for the long weekend? Barbacue and have family over? Hopefully not actual Labor! Happy Labor Day!

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Why do cats insist on stepping on your keyboard when you are typing?!?

realan @realan (518) • United States 3 Sep 09

Ok, I know they want attention, to be loved and they get tons of that! But it always cracks me up that my kitties have to step on my keyboard when I'm using my computer or step on the newspaper when I'm reading it. My...

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What is the most difficult dish/meal you have every made?

realan @realan (518) • United States 3 Sep 09

I love to cook and trying new recipies. I've had a few that were really complicated and took a long time to prepare. What is the most difficult or time consuming dish or meal you have ever made?

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What great 'treasure' have you found at a flea market?

realan @realan (518) • United States 3 Sep 09

I enjoy going to flea markets and looking at what great 'treasures' I can find. Love the antiques. What is the greatest 'treasure' you have found at a flea market?

antiques

flea market

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Have you every glanced in someone's house window as you walk or drive by?

realan @realan (518) • United States 2 Sep 09

I don't mean that you go press your face in the window, but just glance at the window as you go by, not stopping to stare. Especially if there is a light on and the curtains opened. Do you ever go by and say what a nice big tv, or...

peeping

window

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Which cat litter do you find works the best.

realan @realan (518) • United States 2 Sep 09

I think I've tried every cat litter out there. Feline Pine, Yesterday's News, Scoop, Regular, World's best litter. I like the idea of recycled materials like Yesterday's News. It worked well, but a bit pricey. I'm back to Scooping...

cat litter

recycled

scoop

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Lot of people I know are getting rid of their landlines, only using their cells

realan @realan (518) • United States 2 Sep 09

Seems like a lot of people I know have gotten rid of their landlines and only use their cell phones. Have you done this? Would you consider it? I guess you can't forget to charge your phone!

cell phones

landline

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I may be going to see the Little House on the Prairie Play with Melissa Gilbert

realan @realan (518) • United States 2 Sep 09

My friend and I are thinking of going to see the Little House on the Prairie play at a nearby theater. Melissa Gilbert, the original 'Laura' is going to be playing 'Ma'. When I was little I absolutely adored the books and read...

melissa gilbert

play

theater

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