stary1

@stary1 (6612)

United States

Joined myLot 13 years ago

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Clean shaven instead of facial hair is still my preference

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 23 Mar 13

I just can't get used to men with a facial hair. To me it looks unkept, and my reaction is ..'ya need a shave' I suppose my preferences are influenced by what I grew up with and am used to. I am use to a clean shaven guy and...

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Actress Valorie Harper is dying of cancer

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 16 Mar 13

I remember watching her as Rhoda on the Mary Tyler Moore TV series. She was funny and fabulous. She is still fabulous as she talks about her diagnosis of terminal brain cancer. She has said that at times she is optimistic for a...

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Cooked egg in a cup in microwave

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 10 Mar 13

This is cool. I sprayed my coffee cup with cooking spray, cracked an egg open and beat it with a little less than 1T milk. I added a little butter, 1/2 slice cheese and salt and pepper. I covered it with a paper towel and then...

microwave egg

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Trying to find my way around on Bubblews

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 2 Mar 13

This seems like a good site, but I am having some problems figuring things out. Does anyone know..do they pay just if others comment or 'like' on posts you submit? Seems it's a bit different from MyLot which pays for all your...

bubblews

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I wonder if Twitter is worth joining..

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 27 Feb 13

I have heard so many quote things that were posted on Twitter so I wonder if it is worth joining or is it a waste of time. I opened a facebook account but ony 'friended' my immediate family. I could just join Twitter and leave...

twitter

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Misunderstandings can occur when there are language differences

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 21 Feb 13

I often see misunderstandings in internet discussions that clearly are the result of a misunderstanding in languages. Whether it be the use of terms or expressions or grammar, it happens. I am encouraged to see most understand but...

misunderstandings

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Some think women initiate cheating more than men

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 18 Feb 13

I just read some info that said women start the cheating process as much as, if not more, than men...I have always believed the opposite..that it's men who initiate cheating on their spouse, girlfriend, etc. far more than women....

cheating

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Regarding stars and reputation

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 12 Feb 13

I am confused. I do not even know if this questioning is allowed, but I need to try to find answers. I have looked under rules, facts etc and other than the general explanation of reputation can't find what I am...

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Debatiing with myself whether to get a flu shot

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 8 Feb 13

OK so I am in the midst of having my first bout with shingles and it is a b****...but I think I am seeing the end..I didn't get the vaccine because i didn't want the live virus...so I took my chances and lost.. I have never...

flu shot

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Do it yourself weddings and parties

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 31 Jan 13

DIY wedding ceremonies and parties seem to be more and more elaborate. Not only can do it yourself save a lot of money, it also creates lasting memories and can be a lot of fun if organized well. Basic questions to ask and...

diy

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Husbands seem to like to play 'Mr. Fixit'

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 29 Jan 13

Something it took me awhile to figure out was my hubby likes to play mr fixit on anything I question...I think he felt when I ask for his opinion I was asking for a solution and so he immediately goes to finding an answer....

problem solving

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Women with military experience should decide about women in combat

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 26 Jan 13

I heard a discussion of both sides of this issue from 2 women in the military. IMO theirs are the most credible voices on this issue. I can't understand why women would want to go into combat, but it isn't for me to decide....

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I read new study shows extra pounds prevent early death risk

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 2 Jan 13

LOL so now I read on MSN and USA Today that being overweight by 30 pounds can actually help reduce the risk of early death. I am notsure what early death means..but what a story to come out when so many have weight loss New Years...

extra pounds healthy

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What I just read about wheat surprised me

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 14 Dec 12

I read wheat of today is totally different from the wheat used in the 50's and 60's. As I understand it, the difference is a result of genetic engineering of wheat...so for me that means I need to cut out just about all wheat to...

cut out wheat

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Some parents worry kids will be tramatized to learn the truth about Santa Claus

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 11 Dec 12

I can't remember when I learned the truth about Santa Claus so obviously I was not traumatized However I have heard some parents complain it is lying to their children and they don't want to do that. I have mixed...

santa truth

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Why in the world should pregnancy cause morning sickness

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 3 Dec 12

I don't get it...pregnancy is a natural phenomena yet it is said almost 80% of women suffer morning sickness. I understand it is due to hormonal changes..but why?? What purpose could it possibly serve???? I was extremely...

hyperemesis gravidarum

morning sickness

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Why can't atheists just celebrate Christmas as the B-Day of a Prophet

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 1 Dec 12

With this annual war on Chirstmas by some secularists/atheists, I wonder if they couldn't just celebrate Christmas as the birthday of a great philosopher, Jesus? While we don't know the exact day of His birth, that is what...

war on christmas

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Taking the Bible literally

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 26 Nov 12

I have hardly ever taken the Bible readings literally. IMO the stories/lessons told are for our benefit in learning. The OT is full of symbolism and certany imo not to be taken literally. The NT has more to teach us directly..at...

bible interpretations

taking the bible literally

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Lead us not into temptation..

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 25 Nov 12

I have never understood this part of the Lord's Prayer..How can God lead us into temptation? Is this a mistranslation of the original?? If it is, they need to fix it..just my opinion

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Sister Wives..the reality TV show

stary1 @stary1 (6612) • United States 25 Nov 12

I am all set up to watch the reality show Sister Wives again. I find it fascinating yet can't for the life of me understand why anyone would go along with this. Seems to me it would create more problems than...

polygamy

sisterwives

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