snyderblog

@snyderblog (82)

United States • Age 54

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Still use libraries?

camomile07 @camomile07 (1420) • Germany 11 May 11

As students, we usually go to libraries to study or even to borrow some books we need to read or to recollect information about several asignatures. Sometimes, we also use it only to read some books without buying those during...

books

library

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snyderblog My children are 15 & 17 and they are always at the library. Not just their school work but they borrow movies and speeches and music cd's. All that from the library. Yes, we still have a computer at home and they use that alot for their studies but I don't...

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Today i Lost my Job!!!! I got Terminated!!!!! Friends Please share your feelings

lou_is @lou_is (665) • India 11 May 11

Hi friends, i am back to Mylot. I think this is the only site which supports me from long time, because i registered this site two month ago and i worked rare in this site. But today when i entered my Username and Password then it...

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snyderblog Wow, that sucks lou, I have to believe that some things happen for a reason. Maybe there is a better job out there for you. I'm sure your grandmother is in a better place and maybe you are headed to a better job after all this. Keep your chin up and don't let...

11 May 11

when to take vitamins?

ofabiania @ofabiania (421) • Philippines 22 Apr 11

most of us are probably been taking supplemental vitamins ever since we were young.. however, i am confused as to when is the proper time to take my vitamins for a more proper absorption for it to be really used by my body.....

supplements

vitamins

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snyderblog It is my understanding from my doctor that if vitamins are not taken with food than they get mostly eaten up by the acids in your stomach. Most vitamins need food to help absorb the nutritional value of them. Unless the medication says to take it on an empty...

11 May 11

Would you take Offence at Being Offered Second Hand Clothes?

GreenMoo @GreenMoo (11834) 10 May 11

We have very few facilities for passing on second hand clothes around where I live. The nearest clothes bank is in our nearest big town, and we have no second hand shops to donate things to. Consequently people who have more...

clothes

second hand

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snyderblog Never be ashamed to take advantage of a good deal. I have a friend who shops way too much and then her daughter goes months without wearing these clothes she buys and so she gives them to my daughter. I love it. Saves me a ton of money. Some of my favorite...

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Do you have a Favourite Pair of Jeans?

GreenMoo @GreenMoo (11834) 10 May 11

I wonder if everyone else becomes as attached to their jeans as I do? I find it really hard to find jeans that fit me and are comfortable, so when I find some I hate to give them up. My favourite make is Levi, because when I...

favourite

jeans

levi

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snyderblog Especially women I think will all have a favorite pair. I have 2 pair that I know will totally wear out, I wear them all the time. I go a few years without any after they were out and then I finally find a pair that fit good and I try to find the same pair...

10 May 11

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Mom Wants Jack RussellTerrier

bhabycatch013 @bhabycatch013 (9150) • Philippines 9 May 11

Hello Mylottters, Mom is planning to buy another dog she wants a breed dog that is intelligent and active well Yuro's Vet suggested she get a JRT or Jack Russell Terrier this breed is intelligent and playful they are also...

breed of dog

jack russell terrier

pet owner

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snyderblog Hello, I had a Jack Russell and they are excellent dogs. But keep in mind most of them want to be the only dog. They don't like competition. And they are best suited for a single owner. Very posessive, lots of energy in their young years, sometimes doesn't...

9 May 11

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Will Gas go down now that oil prices dropped?

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 5 May 11

So oil prices have dropped today dramatically! Now the question is will the cost of gas actually go down? They are saying it might go down 20 cents! Personally I think it will not prove to be the drop it should be And the oil and...

gas usa

money

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snyderblog I don't see gas prices here in the Western U.S. going down at all. I know with summer coming and the vacation season around the corner that just like last year, they will maintain the same hype. They like to say relief is on its way but I don't believe it and...

9 May 11

Mutant plants!

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 7 May 11

Now this actually is from a few weeks ago and I took the pictures and wanted to post it but some how forgot. I was looking through my photos and found them and remembered. Last fall I planted over 100 bulbs in my...

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snyderblog I think that is the coolest thing. It has been a wierd plant year for us as well. I have some plants taht don't come up every year and there is 2 in my yard that shouldn't have come back that have come back even bigger and better than they ever have. This year...

9 May 11

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There are no bad dogs, just bad owners.

megamatt @megamatt (14292) • United States 9 May 11

I can't get too mad at dogs for being loud, obnoxious nuisances around the neighborhood sometimes at night, barking at every little thing, like they own the place. I find that sometimes a dog is a reflection of their owner. A well...

dogs

owners

personalities

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snyderblog I would have to agree. Even the pet trainers will tell you that it is all about training the owners to teach the dogs. I have 3 large dogs myself and they are well behaved and do as I say. No yelling. It's call trust and repect. If you can get your dogs to...

9 May 11

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Private or Public schooling?

moonchild1au @moonchild1au (6237) • Australia 27 Apr 11

My daughter is due to start prep next year which is the year before the 1st grade...I, myself am a private school brat & am partial to private schools as I believe that they have a better standard of education however, being an...

good education

private

public

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snyderblog This is a great subject. I was raised in public education but I was fortunate enough to be able to put my children in private school through 4th grade. This gave them a good base and, at least here in my state of Utah, where there are so many kids per school...

27 Apr 11

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Would you hate me if I say I don't like dogs

altirbonganay @altirbonganay (287) • Philippines 27 Apr 11

Unlike most people, I am really not that into dogs. I mean yes, they look well and cute. But sometimes, I am having this thought that they should be in the forests. For some strange and weird reasons, I also think that they should...

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snyderblog Hate is a harsh word. I love my dogs, they are my furry children, but it isn't for everyone. I have friends that aren't dog people and it doesn't make me not like them any more or less. My dogs as well would never survive the wild. My fault. I have spoiled...

27 Apr 11

Pizza and a movie yeah it's Friday!

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 22 Apr 11

So we have done Pizza and a movie with our kids every Friday for years. We had put it on hold when Hubby was doing both school and work but one of the perks of his being laid off is that we can do this again. We picked out a movie...

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snyderblog We do a family game night. What is great is that my kids are all between 14 and 18 and they still like family game night. It is usually Sunday nights unless, of course Sunday Night Football is in season. Then we try to do it on a weeknight. Because my...

27 Apr 11

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Avon any one?

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 18 Apr 11

So i am thinking of selling Avon to make a little extra cash. Has anyone sold it and how have you done? Is it easy? Is it worth it? Will it be a waste of my time or can I actually make some money. I am not looking for much maybe...

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snyderblog hey there, I sell Mary Kay. Mostly so I can get all my makeup for the discounted price. Now that my girls are in their teenage years, I am saving alot of money. I do make some dough, I have about a dozen clients that religiously purchase from me and I am glad....

18 Apr 11

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Becoming an independent woman

keyform @keyform (46) • Philippines 7 Apr 11

In some countries, higher number of women population is working with easy to hard jobs. Because of the problem that there were higher number of men not earning enough or do not have a job. That is why, many single or married...

independent woman

modern woman

woman

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snyderblog I consider myself to be an independant woman. I am married but have not always been of course. I have had a full time job since I was 16 years old. I have a college degree but in this day and age I still make less than the average man in my field. Sad huh....

13 Apr 11

Would you change your kid/s family name when you marry again?

Jane @jaiho2009 (39141) • Philippines 13 Apr 11

This question caught my attention from other mylotter's asking me if i will let my kids us the family name of my future husband (if i will marry again...no plan yet) WOMEN: Would you let your second husband adopt your kid/s...

family name and kids

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snyderblog I am on my second (and last) marriage. My kids have a different name than I do because I took my current husbands last name. I have 2 boys and 1 girl. I would not change my kids last name for a few reasons. 1. Their father is still in their lives, and...

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So hurt the innocent... oh I can't stand them...

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 12 Apr 11

Oh how I cannot stand my in laws any more. Anyone who reads my posts know we have a lot of family issues on my husbands side at the moment with his brother and parents. If you don't go back in my postings you'll find plenty....

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snyderblog I am so sorry to hear about your family troubles, yet again, I know somewhat about this. I am not an active member of my family but I do have to say, no matter how much it hurts now, the time is right to do right by your own little family. What will come, will...

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pre order or not to pre order..

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 12 Apr 11

So a few weeks ago I saw on Barnes and Nobles a reduced price for the next Harry Potter movie that is coming out on DVD at the end of this week. My husband thinks I am an overzealous fan who has to have the movies but in truth I...

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snyderblog I order lots of movies on line. Most through Amazon. This way I can buy used also for less money. Granted you have to wait until they are out awhile but if you are looking for something older it works out well. I buy used books that way too and then donate or...

13 Apr 11

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Pet hair spun into yarn?

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 13 Apr 11

So I took my kids to a basket weaving class over the weekend and my friend (who teaches this) was talking about how she is saving the hair from when she brushes her horse to spin into yarn (she does this with her sheep and is...

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snyderblog Oh yeah, I have seen where they do this with Llamas and El Pacas but now if there is money to be made... I have 3 silver sheperds and let me tell you the hair I got. I give them all a good brushing every weekend and even in the winter they shed bad. Sometimes...

13 Apr 11

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The pictures in this interest...OMG

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 13 Apr 11

Now I am over weight. I used to be thinner when I was younger but I never looked as thin and disgusting as some of the pictures in this discussion forum. I was looking at the pictures at the top of the page and then...

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snyderblog Oh, dear lady. I am going to agree with you. I am 5'2" and wieght around 145. I don't see myself as really overweight but I am not thin either. My husband likes me just the way I am. (Most of my weight is in my bust area..haha). My doctor thinks I should be...

13 Apr 11

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