slanderson52

@slanderson52 (542)

United States • Age 72

Joined myLot 17 years ago

To err is human

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Do you wear religious jewelry?

Leca @lecanis (16647) • Murfreesboro, Tennessee 26 Jan 07

Do you wear religious jewelry? If so, how subtle is it? Do you wear it to work? I'm a little curious about this issue because I've had some conflict in my own life about the wearing of religious jewelry. It has caused trouble...

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slanderson52 I wear jewelry because I like it not for what it might stand for. I think religion should be seen by the person you are and I can say for you lecanis that you are a beautiful person and that whatever relgion you are must be good because of the type of person...

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Pineapple upside down cake recipe

jennifer611 @jennifer611 (2514) • United States 24 Jan 07

This is one of my favorites!!Pineapple Upside Down Cake Made with pineapple, marashino cherries and pecan halves. INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 6 slices pineapple or 1 can (20 ounces)...

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slanderson52 Thank you so much for this recipe. My husband and father love pineapple upside down cake and I just have not been able to find a good recipe. I will certainly try this soon!

27 Jan 07

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Would you name your baby after a shop?

shywolf @shywolf (4514) • United States 24 Jan 07

Well, a woman who went into labor in a store called "John Lewis" in the UK decided to name her child after the store. Of course, this wouldn't work as well if you went into labor in some of the stores we have around here, like...

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baby named after a store

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slanderson52 I would probably already have names picked out before I went into labor, but if it was a nice name and suited the gender of the child I might would think about changing my mind. My brother-in-law and his wife conceived after 15 years of no children in...

25 Jan 07

Money isn't everything, let's chat and exchange ideas, thoughts, dreams,...!

SplitZip @SplitZip (1488) • Portugal 23 Jan 07

I'm a little disappointed with myLot's users :( I'm not one of those people who complain that no one replies to their topics, I'm rather one of those people who complain that they reply to other people's topics and never hear...

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mylot

the art of conversation

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slanderson52 I tend to agree with you. I didn't join for the money and while it is nice I would rather learn things from other cultures or share information and meet new friends who have things in common with myself. A lot of the topics are about how to make more money...

23 Jan 07

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what Month do you go on vacation?

sandie61 @sandie61 (2359) • United States 18 Jan 07

if we do go away it is usually in July. right in the middle of summer:)

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slanderson52 We usually go in late June or early July. We make this a huge family vacation and have gone to Dauphin Island in Alabama every year. Our children, grandchildren and my husband's brother and his wife and children all go together. We rent one of the big...

23 Jan 07

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Pinto Beans and Cornbread

blogyourself @blogyourself (1577) • United States 23 Jan 07

Having that for dinner tomorrow night! I have always thought of it as such a southern thing. When I moved I realized it wasn't just for southerners. Do you eat pinto beans and cornbread? If so, where did you grow up?

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slanderson52 Just had them last week in fact. My daughter moved to North Carolina when she got married and while visiting her she had pinto beans with cornbread but her husband's family also have cold slaw. They layer it on their plates, cornbread first, pinto beans and...

23 Jan 07

Keeping one's sanity in an insane world.

manong05 @manong05 (5027) • Philippines 23 Jan 07

They say that when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. What do you usually do? Watch movies to transport yourself into another world even just for a moment? Any secrets that I might find helpful?

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slanderson52 I clean. Now I know that is crazy but when I am mad, sad, upset or nearly insane I find cleaning helps me get rid of that pent up energy and helps me get my house clean too. If my kids or husband come in the house and see me at a mad pace cleaning they turn...

23 Jan 07

I Don't Understand This! - On Reading Comprehension And When To Say Nothing

misskatonic @misskatonic (3723) • United States 23 Jan 07

What, did you think I was going to go a whole day without a complaint of some sort? You know me better than that. My pet peeve of the day: responses that say nothing more than 'I don't understand what you said' or 'I have...

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reading comprehension

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slanderson52 I havent' been here very long and I am already seeing so much of this. For instance, I started a discussion the other day about do you remember your first day at shcool. You will not believe how many responding by saying "No I don't remember....duhhh. Don't...

23 Jan 07

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Something For Everyone! No, Really!

misskatonic @misskatonic (3723) • United States 23 Jan 07

So many ideas floating through my head this morning! I awoke with head stuffed full of thoughts and fingers itching to express them. There will be many discussions from me today. This is the first. And as I click the 'start...

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mylot

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slanderson52 Being rather new to this and wondering if I was the only one who could not always find the appropriate interest for my topic I am now relieved that I am not alone. There have been times when I could not seem to find the interest to fit the topic so have used...

23 Jan 07

Blingo..My friend just won 500.00 ( USA ONLY )

mari61960 @mari61960 (4893) • United States 23 Jan 07

My friend just tried Blingo Search last night for the first time. She just called me about 10 minutes ago.. She won $ 500.00 I just tried it for the first time 3 days ago. Blingo is by Publishers Clearing House, the search...

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slanderson52 Thanks for the information mari. I signed up. Maybe we will get luck!!!

23 Jan 07

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Limousine

Always smiling @allknowing (136541) • India 27 Sep 21

The child in us shows up without notiice . We all wanted to take a ride in the longest limousine that exists in the US. We were on group travel but that did not happen I therefore just posed against a limousine that was lying on...

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slanderson52 The child in us shows up without notiice . We all wanted to take a ride in the longest limousine that exists in the US. We were on group travel but that did not happen I therefore just posed against a limousine that was lying on the road - the normal size....

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What Do You Do When You Are stuck In Traffic?

JohnnyMurder @JohnnyMurder (611) • United States 22 Jan 07

We 've all been there. stuck. stopped. in traffic. Alot of people get really pissed off. I remember one time, i was on the NJ turnpike and traffic was at a stand still. So I popped the trunk on my car, got out the grill, and...

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slanderson52 I usually take the time to watch the people in the other cars beat their steering wheels, talk on their phones or read their books or papers. If it is my husband driving, he is busy beating the wheel and cursing at everybody in his way. Then of course it is...

22 Jan 07

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The things that children say.......

BittyBiddy @BittyBiddy (2903) • Ireland 22 Jan 07

Have your children ever embarrassed you with things that they come out with? Mine have left me cringing on occasion. Like today....... Last Friday I was in such a rush trying to get out the door for college and get my youngest...

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slanderson52 Unfortunate I can't remember some of the embarrassing things my children said but my cousin was telling me the other day what her daughter had done to her daddy. Daddy had taken her to the doctor because mom had to work. While sitting in the waiting room my...

22 Jan 07

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August 19 - What I'm Thankful for Today

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (317089) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 19 Aug 21

Good afternoon from sunny, warm, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It's been a good day. I'm thankful for getting to the YWCA this morning. I had a good workout in the pool. I'm thankful for getting to my son's to do laundry...

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slanderson52 Good afternoon from sunny, warm, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It's been a good day. I'm thankful for getting to the YWCA this morning. I had a good workout in the pool. I'm thankful for getting to my son's to do laundry immediately after the Y. I had the...

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My DOG is Sick.. We speculate it's PARVO.Am afraid i might lose Him!

cuddleme01 @cuddleme01 (2725) • Philippines 21 Jan 07

i just went to the vet a couple of hours ago. i brought my dog who is about 2months old. he is a terrier. he was given to me by my bestfriend. after we give him a bathe yesterday, he started to act strangely. he does not eat and...

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slanderson52 I had a puppy with Parvo about the same age as yours. I took her to a vet who had been practicing for years. They kept her and started her on fluids but we also had her sister at home who started getting sick. The vet told us to give her Kaopectate about 2...

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Rude Employees in Stores

blogyourself @blogyourself (1577) • United States 21 Jan 07

I went shopping today and this store employee knocked into me as they went by. They didn't knock me down or anything, but the didn't apologize about it either. Do they not understand they represent the store?

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slanderson52 I know how you feel. I don't think they really care that they represent the store. We were taught this in school and I don't think they teach kids this day and time how important it is to give a good impression for the company that you work for. I...

22 Jan 07

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What Do You Want From Life?

Shiva @Shiva49 (26684) • Singapore 24 Jun 21

At times we hit roadblocks in our lives. We feel lost often and wonder what life is about. Then again, we have only this life that we know about. We have to take responsibility for our actions and live with them. Some...

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slanderson52 At times we hit roadblocks in our lives. We feel lost often and wonder what life is about. Then again, we have only this life that we know about. We have to take responsibility for our actions and live with them. Some decisions can be life changing; that...

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I have to quit smoking but how???

ronita34 @ronita34 (3922) • Canada 21 Jan 07

On friday i went to go and see a Doctor because i was really sick and couldnt quit coughing. I am a fairly heavy smoker and i have been smoking for almost 15 years. The Doctor told me that i have a severe case of Asthma and that...

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slanderson52 Being a smoker myself and having tried to quite sevearl times, I know how difficult this is for you. I have yet to be able to kick the habit but my cousin was here several weeks ago and told me that she quit. She had been smoking for years. She said she...

21 Jan 07

my dg is on a biting spree

rana_007 @rana_007 (74) • India 19 Jan 07

i have a pet dog who has been with our family since last 10 yrs. but lately he has been biting anyone who gets close to him. though he has never bitten any of our family members and his vet jokes that it is all right as he is not...

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slanderson52 Either the servant has done something to the dog or the dog may be hurting. Since it is 10 years old, it may have developed some arthritis or joint dislocation or something along those lines. You really need to let the vet check him out really good. They do...

21 Jan 07

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DO AS I SAY not as I do!?!?!?!?!?!

jfglassworks @jfglassworks (128) • United States 17 Jan 07

There is a prevading sentiment among the "elite" of our country that they are above the law. There is a continuos outpouring of legislation, reforms, and official press releases streaming from all forms of governments within the...

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slanderson52 I think the majority of people make the sad mistake of saying there is nothing that we can do about it or how can just one person make a difference. What they fail to realize is that if all of those ones would join together we very possibly could make a...

21 Jan 07