tinym8

@tinym8 (420)

United States • Age 76

Joined myLot 14 years ago

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Discussions (22)

tinym8's Discussions

Why do you think most people started using human names for their pets?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 26 Apr 13

In the past, we were familiar with having pets named after such things as their disposition or their fur color. For example, dogs were called such names as Smokey or Mischief or Happy and cats might be Fluffy or Princess. Now...

cat names

dog names

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6 people

Do You Enjoy Shopping for Back-to-School Supplies or is It a Chore?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 21 Aug 10

Hi Everyone, From the time I was in grammar school I've always enjoyed shopping for supplies for going back to school in the fall. After I left college I actually missed it! Then I started the enjoyment of it again when my son...

back to school

school supplies

shopping for children

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2 people

What book did you enjoy most that you read to your children when they wereyoung?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 18 Aug 10

Hi Everyone! My husband and I used to read the book "All Around Cozy Cottage" over and over to my son when he was little. It was a fun, interactive book where you opened "doors", pulled things, etc. to see what was behind and...

4 responses

Where did you vacation when you were a young child ?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 17 Aug 10

Hi ! When I was very young I went on vacation for two weeks each summer to a place called "Pleasant View Farm" in New Hampshire. I think at that time it was something like $40 a week to stay there. Can you imagine any resort...

childhood vacations

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1 person

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

3 responses

What is your favorite snack while you are on your computer or watching TV?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 6 Aug 10

Hi, My latest "addiction" is eating Quaker brand "Quakes" apple cinnamon rice snacks. They are crispy little cookie-type snacks. My "addiction" before that was cashews.

snacks at the computer or tv

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1 person

What is Your Favorite Adult (and older teenagers) Board Game?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 31 Jul 10

What board game do you like to play with a group of adult relatives or friends? Let's leave out the real common ones like Monopoly and Life. I'm trying to find some adult (ones also appropriate for older teens) board games that we...

scotland yard board game

3 responses

Does Anyone Have a Kia Sedona Car?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 26 Jul 10

We have had a Kia Sedona for a few years now. It is a second hand used car. The air conditioning is broken in it. Have you had this happen? If so, did it last if you had it fixed or did the air conditioning quit again in two years...

car air conditioning

kia sedona

What is the Cutest Thing Your Parakeet Has Ever Said or Done?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 25 Jul 10

Hi, Several years ago we had a male parakeet. He was the cutest bird ever. I really miss him a lot. Back then I was often home alone with the parakeet as my only companion. He and I became great friends and he talked up a...

parakeet

talking bird

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1 person

What are Your Favorite Topics to Write About and to Read?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 25 Jul 10

Hi, What topics do you like to write about and how do you come up with your ideas? I need to write some articles to apply for some of the writing sites and am having a hard time deciding what range of topics to write...

reading choices

writing

writing ideas

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2 people

How Many Homes Have You Lived in During Your Lifetime?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 25 Jul 10

Hi, Have you lived in more than one home? Were they one-family houses, mobile homes, hotels, trailers, apartments, condos? Which one did you like the most and why? I have lived in 7 homes. The first was an apartment in a...

apartments

homes

houses

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4 people

What was the Most Difficult Question You Have Been Asked on a Job Interview?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 23 Jul 10

Hi, A job interview (especially in today's economy) is a VERY stressful situation. What questions have you been asked at any job interview you ever had that were the most difficult to answer?

job interview

job interview questions

looking for a job

3 responses

Do You Have a Degree or Wish You Had One? What Degree Is It and Has It Helped ?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 22 Jul 10

Hi, Did you receive a degree of any kind. Which degree was it and in what subject or subjects? Do you think the degree has helped you in your job or in life in general? If you haven't received a degree, do you wish you did...

biology degree

college education

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2 people

Is There Software That Helps Map an Outline for Writing an Article ?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 18 Jul 10

Yesterday I was reading a blog that I think said something about a software program that helped a writer map or diagram ideas for writing an article, a story, etc. Has anyone heard of this? Is such a software on the market? If so,...

writing diagram

writing map

writing software

2 responses

Could someone recommend article writing sites for beginners?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 17 Jul 10

Hi, Could you please let me know the best sites for beginning article writers to earn up front money on the Internet? Which sites won't be too demanding for someone just starting out? However, I also need sites where it will...

beginner writers

writing sites

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3 people

Have You Ever Been Stuck in an Elevator?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 10 Jul 10

I was stuck in an elevator once in a hospital for over 1/2 an hour! I was visiting my son who had surgery when he was a very tiny infant. It wasn't that scary because I was in an elevator filled with maintenance men from the...

claustrophobia

stuck in elevator

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2 people

Favorite Internet Sites?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 6 Jul 10

What are some of your favorite places to go on the Internet? I'm curious to find out what people's interests are and learn some great new sites.

favorite internet sites

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2 people

What should we plant that will be safe from deer and bunnies eating them?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 11 Jun 10

We have a house very close to forest areas. We have lots of rabbits and a few deer that come through our yard pretty often. (Not to mention lots of other animals). Have you had experience with planting flowers where these...

bunnies

deer

rock garden

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1 person

Has anyone had a "frozen shoulder"? What did you do to help it?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 10 Jun 10

My doctor sent me to an orthopedic specialist because of pain in my shoulder. He said I have a "frozen shoulder". He gave me a cordisone shot in the back of the shoulder and some exercises to do. Is there anything else that you...

cortisone

frozen shoulder

orthopedic

4 responses

What is your opinion on the type of kitty litter to use?

tinym8 @tinym8 (420) • United States 5 Jun 10

My friend is getting her first cat and is confused by all the kitty litter choices. When I had my cats there were only a few choices...now there are dozens! I know most cats are very picky about their litter box. Which litter do...

cat

kittens

kitty litter

5 responses