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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Steve Helmer's Discussions

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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So Far, So Good On the Homeschooling

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

My oldest daughter's freshman year of high school was a disaster, to the point we felt the only way for her to bounce back was to pull her from the school (which was about 50-60% of the problem) and home school her via a virtual...

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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...

american football

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We Got a New (used) Shed Yesterday

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 24 Jun 19

About a week ago, I helped get the lock off of the shed for our new neighbor (the previous homeowners left the shed locked but didn't leave the key). When she saw it was empty, she said we could have it if we wanted because she...

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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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I Picked Out a Book Today Because of a Mural

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

I decided to walk to the library this morning to get some more books. My path took me downtown and past a mural that was painted on one of the buildings a couple years ago. I never paid much attention to it before but, this time,...

science fiction

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Why Is It So Hard for Me to Find a Doctor I Like?

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

OK, to be honest, I really don't care if I like the doctor. But, it would be nice to find one that at least fits my personality. I haven't had a physical in nearly 4 years because of this struggle. I'm not a big fan of taking...

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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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Suggestions for Fortune Cookie Fortunes

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 14 Jun 19

This is actually something I started doing for my daughter when I packed her school lunch. I always slipped in a "fortune" like she'd have if she went out for Chinese food. Sometimes they had "real" advice. Other times, I'd just...

fortune cookies

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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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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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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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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...

bad movie traits

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What's the Difference Between a "Good Band" and a "Great" Band

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

My daughter and I have this discussion all the time whenever I end up listening to her music and try to explain to her a band that is considered "good" today might not have the same staying power as the "great" ones. To me, a...

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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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Going to Be On The Radio Next Week

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

I am the recruitment chair for my oldest daughter's skating club and have been working to promote our summer ice skating session that is coming up as well as the BOGO (buy one, get one free) event associated with it. As part of...

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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

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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Are There Any Christmas Movies That Remind You of You During the Holidays?

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 3 Dec 18

At one point, I thought it was National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. But, I've come to realize the film Christmas With the Kranks is more spot on. The reason I say this is, even though I celebrate Christmas, I avoid going...

christmas movies

Good Bye Mike McCarthy

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 3 Dec 18

Guess I'm not surprised the Green Bay Packers got rid of Mike McCarthy as their head coach. But, the timing sure was unexpected considering the team technically hasn't even been eliminated from playoff contention yet. But, I guess...

green bay packers

american football

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What Were Your Opinions of Last Night's Supernatural Episode

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 30 Nov 18

Last night was one of the few nights we've been able to watch this show as it first came on rather than just recording it and watching it a week later. And, I have to say, I was a little disappointed OK, I thought the whole...

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