Steve Helmer

@srhelmer (7029)

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin • Age 49

Joined myLot 18 years ago

A part-time freelance writer, poet and author, Steve has published several internationally-selling books. When he's not writing, he enjoys his family and movies

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Mentions (344)

Steve Helmer's Mentions

What is the Proper Wait Period Before Posting a Death on Social Media

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 21 Jan 20

This happened recently with my wife's side of the family. There was a death and people were posting about it not a couple hours after it happened. She found out about it that way at work. Maybe it's just because I'm older, but...

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CarolDM @srhelmer It has happened to me and I was not happy at all. Insutled and hurt actually.

21 Jan 20

Do the Miami Dolphins Even Have a Plan?

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 17 Sep 19

Admittedly, I don't pay attention to the NFL (other than the Green Bay Packers) as much as I used to. But, every so often, something from another team catches my attention. And, in this case, it is the seemingly insane way the...

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Nanette Piotrowski My Cowboys are gonna beat their butts on Sunday @srhelmer . It sounds to me like they need to eliminate whoever is doing the picking.

20 Sep 19

What is your secret for having a Long Term Relationship?

Jandie @tech40 (23121) • Philippines 24 Jun 19

Most of us have long term relationship, some of us are married for many years but some of us are failed to keep the relationship. What is your secret to stay in a relationship for so long? Maybe this discussion will help someone...

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Jandie @srhelmer Wow! That's so long! Amazing! Thank you so much for that advice, I'm going to take note of it and apply to my current relationship! I really want to make it work.

25 Jun 19

Bomb from the 2nd World War Found in our City

Thelma @thelme55 (77162) • Germany 18 Jun 19

Again! It is not new to me that we have a bomb alarm here where I live. The bombs were the remnants of the 2nd World War thrown by the allies (American or British army). Every time a new building is built, the workers have to...

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Thelma OMG! Dynamite is also dangerous @srhelmer. Why did you have dynamites?

19 Jun 19

Am I the Only One Who Disagrees with Researchers About Dodgeball?

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 18 Jun 19

I was reading an article today about the game dodgeball and how some schools are banning it and researchers are describing it as something that "dehumanizes" and "oppresses" people. Am I missing something here? Did they change the...

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ihasaquestion @srhelmer Oh, why should it be banned then..

18 Jun 19

Started Counting My Steps and Calories

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 15 Jun 19

So far (knock on wood) I haven't had any serious health issues. But, I could stand to lose about 30 pounds. And, after my dad passed away last week, I realized I should make much more of an effort to do so, partly to make sure my...

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Hanni Harel @srhelmer I can understand why you want to be around for your daughters. I am so sorry about your loss. All you have to do is start slowly by cutting things out of your life that are not good for you and slowly do more. That is great that you lost 4 pounds....

17 Jun 19

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Am I the Only One That Thinks Netflix Needs to Improve its Movie Trailers?

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 11 Jun 19

I, as a rule, don't judge a movie by its trailer to begin with. But, Netflix, in my opinion at least, just doesn't seem to get the point of a trailer/movie preview. Many of their trailers, especially of lesser-known movies, don't...

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Kareng @srhelmer That is true also or they show a portion in the trailer that has little to do with the movie itself. Very misleading.

15 Jun 19

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Started Counting My Steps and Calories

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 15 Jun 19

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Emmy @srhelmer Perhaps just drinking a bit less could help? Good luck regardless!

15 Jun 19

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Song of Yesteryears #4: "Those Were the Days"

Nocturnal Writer @Nakitakona (56484) • Philippines 14 Jun 19

During our high school days, my male classmates used to sing this song, "Those Were the Days" as we spent our vacant period under the shady tree near our room for the next class. Mary Hopkin popularized this song in...

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Nocturnal Writer @srhelmer Absolutely. There are songs with the same title but the music is not the same.

14 Jun 19

I Am a Childless Bachelor for the Next Few Days

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 13 Jun 19

My wife and my two daughters flew out east yesterday so they could visit her side of the family (I stayed behind because, at the time we were making the plans/buying the tickets, my dad wasn't well and I figured it was best not to...

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brendamarie @srhelmer That could be a nice rest for you. I am sure it will go by fast.

13 Jun 19

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Said Goodbye to My Dad Last Week

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 10 Jun 19

He had been sick for a while and this wasn't completely unexpected. However, after he defied doctors for the past 5 years, it was definitely surprising just how fast he faded. Monday, they were talking about getting him some rehab...

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Arunima Singh @srhelmer He surely was a fighter. Inspirational

11 Jun 19

Going to Be Moving Our Daughter to a Virtual School Next Year

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 3 Jun 19

This was a tough decision. Even though I have always been intrigued by the whole virtual school concept, I've been reluctant to make the move. But, after a long discussion with her and her guidance counselor, we are going to pull...

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Arunima Singh @srhelmer That sounds awesome I am sure she will enjoy it.

6 Jun 19

What Are Your Library Habits?

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 3 Jun 19

This is, of course, assuming you use a library but, when you go, do you go after a specific book or movie? Or maybe you have a favorite author? For me, I kind of split things up a bit. I usually wind up getting 2 books at a time....

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brendamarie @srhelmer Sadly, I go without a lot of time because there is not one close to me. If, I do buy books they are use and cheap.

5 Jun 19

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Going to Be Moving Our Daughter to a Virtual School Next Year

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 3 Jun 19

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Arunima Singh @srhelmer That sounds good. It's good that you have such option. It will meet her needs.

4 Jun 19

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One of My Pet Peeves When It Comes to Movies

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 4 Jun 19

I came across this again last night, when my wife and I were watching a horror film on Netflix. The movie was decent up until toward the very end, when it just ended. And, when I say ended, I mean it. The engaged couple that had...

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Nocturnal Writer @srhelmer Well, that's it. But if it were be watched in our country, pretty sure we'll be expecting part 2 of the movie.

4 Jun 19

Is there some law of nature with new cars?

anthony davis @lookatdesktop (27134) • Dallas, Texas 3 Jun 19

It's more like a Murphy's Law, kind a, sort a. You get a new car, well not brand new, but it's new to you, you know what I'm saying? The law states that: "If you drive a car that is new or one you just got, even if it is not...

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anthony davis @srhelmer , Almost constantly.

3 Jun 19