thorgrym

@thorgrym (675)

United States • Age 56

Joined myLot 16 years ago

"Sleeping without dreaming is peaceful. Living without dreaming is dreary." - Me

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Do you think Halloween disrespects Christians?

ladym33 @ladym33 (10979) • United States 29 Sep 10

Some Christians believe that Halloween is evil and should not be celebrated. I am a Christian but I am not offended by Halloween in fact I love it. To me it is about dressing up, parties, and trick or treating or other activities....

halloween

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thorgrym I can understand both sides of this coin. Halloween definitely means different things to different people/religions. The term 'Christian' is too broad to use in conjunction the feelings toward Halloween. Roman Catholics view it differently than Protestants....

1 Oct 10

No More Loud Commercials

mldsmd @mldsmd (38) • United States 1 Oct 10

So the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act has been passed. Yesterday the Senate approved this legislation, that is similar to the version the House passed last December. Now after the elections in November it will go...

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commercial advertisement loudness mitigation act

commercials

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thorgrym I am pleased that the loud commercials will be volume corrected. I think it is sad, however, that the government saw the need to regulate it. There are far more important things for our overpaid politicians to be voting on than if the commercials are too loud....

1 Oct 10

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Creating discussions

Cargoleta @Cargoleta (723) • Spain 1 Oct 10

Hello myLotters! For me it's a little hard to come up with interesting topics sometimes, so I usually limit myself to responding to other's discussions instead of creating my own, but then I see people that create so many new...

discussions

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thorgrym I don't start too many discussions either. Unless I really have something to discuss, I'd rather just be silent. I spend more time responding to discussions, too. One thing that really bothers me is when people just ask ridiculous questions as a discussion...

1 Oct 10

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When it's time to get another dog, I know which kind I want to get.

kris182_2000 @kris182_2000 (5444) • Canada 25 Aug 10

I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about when I get another dog. I currently have a 9 year old yellow lab. I'm not planning on replacing him, but the house will sure feel empty when he's gone, and I'd rather have another...

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thorgrym Burmese Mountain Dogs are great. My aunt was a very dedicated and caring breeder of these dogs when I was a kid. While I didn't spend too much time at her house, I remember the dogs well. They are definitely in the 'big breed' category, though. Be sure that...

25 Aug 10

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Do you feel you get enough fiber?

ladym33 @ladym33 (10979) • United States 23 Aug 10

Do you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, beans and whole grains or do you think you could use some improvement in that area? Is there a reason you are not getting enough fiber? If you are getting enough fiber what's your...

gettting enough fiber

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thorgrym Some days are better than others, but I do pretty well getting enough fiber. That said, I always think that I can use more fiber in my diet. Fiber is excellent on so many levels. It basically gives your digestive system a workout. It also helps you to feel...

25 Aug 10

Do you drink generic sodas?

ladym33 @ladym33 (10979) • United States 23 Aug 10

I won't hesitate to buy generic sodas if the name brand ones are not on sale. Most of them are pretty good, some of them are not great. The Sam's Choice Diet soda from Walmart is not that great, but their diet version of Dr....

generic sodas

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thorgrym I have severely curtailed my soda consumption. As for brand names v. generic, I don't really have a preference. I prefer Coke over Pepsi, but when it comes to generics it really doesn't matter. Although it isn't a generic brand, my favorite brand is Avery....

25 Aug 10

I actually took a walk this morning.

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (160626) • United States 25 Aug 10

Hubby leaves at 6:15 am and I went for a walk. It was kind of slow. I am so out of shape. Do you walk? Is it for pleasure or for fitness, or some of both? For me I would say it is some of both. I want to get fit, and I really...

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thorgrym I have been walking a lot more, recently. After I was hospitalized - and shortly prior to that - my mobility was severely reduced. Walking, especially climbing stairs, was a real chore for me. When I had the energy to get out of my recliner, I would have to go...

25 Aug 10

amway

sona22 @sona22 (1430) • India 15 Aug 10

Is there any member of AMWAY? I have become a member for purchasing its Neutralite products. But to make a downline is not possible for me and I have not joined for that wish. My only intention is to get the benefit while I am...

amway

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thorgrym I am not a member of Amway, but I am in a similar situation. I am a distributor of VidaCell with GreatLife International. Like Amway, GreatLife Intl. is a direct marketing company. The difference is that they only have one product - VidaCell. I joined as a...

15 Aug 10

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Which are the most recommened Tv Series that one shouldn't miss?

amitnaik @amitnaik (471) • India 13 Aug 10

I haven't seen many tv series and so i dont know what should i watch.please tell me some highly rated and recommended tv shows.I have just seen prison break(all 4 seasons) and it was awesome. Please Be descriptive!

best tv shows

recommended

tv series

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thorgrym If you liked Prison Break, you will likely love LOST. I was not able to watch it at all during its original run as I don't have cable or satellite TV. The network that ran LOST just doesn't have any reception at my house. I recently re-joined Netflix and was...

14 Aug 10

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Characters that "stick" forever

Reyachan @Reyachan (589) • Romania 13 Aug 10

Have you ever watched a show and said : "I could never see another actor/actress playing this part!"? If so, why do you think that is? Is the skill of the actor the one that makes the character unforgettable? Or is it that some...

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thorgrym The only TV series character that comes to mind that was played by two different actors is 'Bewitched' - the character, Darrin Stephens. I am sure that there are others, but I just can't think of any off the top of my head. Interestingly enough, both actors...

14 Aug 10

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What do you think about this movie..THE EXPENDABLES?

blue30 @blue30 (66) • Philippines 14 Aug 10

I find the move "The Expendables" as the most impressive cast in recent memory. From Stallone to Statham..but who earned the most in the box office? Who got the best best acting? Who got the most awards?

the expendables

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thorgrym I am personally looking forward to seeing this movie. It opened yesterday, but I will be waiting to see it with my father when we go to visit next week. My family is taking a couple of days to go see my parents so my daughters can visit with their...

14 Aug 10

What are your experiances with secondLife

joelouburg @joelouburg (3) • Netherlands 14 Aug 10

Have you ever played the game Secondlife let me know your experiances with it

second life

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thorgrym I tried it out, but my computer didn't handle it very well. Loading times when changing from one are to another were just horrible for me. The movement was very choppy, so it just wasn't all that fun. It also seemed like there were not too many other people...

14 Aug 10

Have you come across a strange, funny,beautiful,etc. name that you can't forget?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 14 Aug 10

Hi, The most unforgettable name I have come across was Mary Ferris Wheeler ! : ) It was in a newspaper article and I've never forgotten it even though it was over 30 years ago that I saw it. What strange, funny, beautiful...

names that are different

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thorgrym Many years ago, I read a book that had a character named Amberle. I really fell in love with that name. The book was really good and the characters were really well written. For some reason, I really connected with the story and was actually sad when I...

14 Aug 10

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New Rating System at TextBroker

jswindell10 @jswindell10 (417) • United States 14 Aug 10

I was pretty surprised when I was going over my writing stats and saw a bar chart grading my work and habits. It looks to be customer feedback as far as content, responsiveness and a couple of other factors. So far the ranges...

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thorgrym Interesting. I had never heard of this site before. After reading this discussion, I hopped on over to TextBroker to see what it was all about. This looks very promising! I just registered and submitted my sample text for rating. Now I am waiting for the...

14 Aug 10

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Happy at mylot

oxyde_gyabo @oxyde_gyabo (701) • Philippines 14 Aug 10

I am so happy I got back at mylot after being gone for around two weeks because I miss talking about my interests to people who would openly accept them. Because of mylot I felt better about myself since I used to think that...

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thorgrym Welcome back to myLot! I feel a little weird giving you that welcome, though, as I have only just returned to myLot, as well. My absence was more on the lines of a year, though. I just lost interest in myLotting for a while. I am not exactly sure why. It is...

14 Aug 10

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How Much Time Do You Take to rate a single word/phrase in Toneaday ???

Anirban Majumdar @sonaimajumdar (950) • India 14 Aug 10

Many of you are a member of toneaday, even i have heard about this site here in many discussions and liked , so joined recently.Currently I am in the qualifying level and completing the 100 word ratings first. I know that the most...

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thorgrym What is Toneaday? I have never heard of this site. What is it all about? Are you paid for your activities? What do you mean by 'rating a word/phrase?' What is the 'qualifying level'?

14 Aug 10

buying and selling a car

snowy @snowy22315 (180452) • United States 14 Aug 10

Have you done this before? I am in the process and it is stressful, particularly when I sell it, I will be carless until I get another one. I live with two irascible men and getting them to cooperate all the time is a bit...

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thorgrym While it is true (usually) that trading in a car rather than selling it privately will result in less money in your pocket, the hassle-free trade is worth it, in my opinion. Costs of selling include advertising and time. Trading it in is fast and efficient,...

14 Aug 10

Can you be pressured to order food you don't want?

ladym33 @ladym33 (10979) • United States 12 Aug 10

Here is the scenario you are at a reataurant you have had a couple of minutes to look over the menu and you know what you want. Then the server comes over who is a real pushy grandmotherly type. She pretty much insists that you...

special of the day

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thorgrym I chose the restaurant, I will choose my meal. If the server doesn't want to place the order as I want it, I will choose another server. The server is paid by the patrons, they need to attend to the wishes of the patrons and not push their own agenda. Now, if...

14 Aug 10

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mashed potato

Godmother @Godmother (476) • Indonesia 23 Jan 10

My son is crazy about mashed potato. I usually make it by stirring milk and a bit butter with salt and pepper. Do you have any other idea or creativity on mash potatoes ? Please share. Thanks

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thorgrym Roasted garlic! Simply roast some garlic cloves in the oven until they are slightly browned and soft and mash them together with the potatoes. No need to change anything else - keep the milk, butter, salt, and pepper - just add the roasted garlic cloves. I...

24 Jan 10

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