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The best part is the tagline that says: "Experience your romance with Edward Cullen..." That gave me an quick and intimate view of what goes on in the heads of die-hard Twilight fans... 
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Yup! I''m an organ donor. When I took my cat to be put to sleep, it was a very profound experience for me. I thought I''d want his body to bury or to keep his ashes. But once he was gone, he was really gone. The body was just a body - it wasn''t my cat anymore. I signed... |
by Aloros April 27th, 2010, 7:22 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Organ Donation-What Do You Think About It? Replies: 109 Views: 1766 |
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Gosh, this is a tough one. I think it depends on the kid, too. My stepson has some issues, and I don''t think is mature enough for me to tell him it''s ok for him to hit back under extreme duress - I know he''d take that and run with it because he just wouldn''t understand. He''s a... |
by Aloros April 26th, 2010, 8:39 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Will you allow your kid to hit back? Replies: 34 Views: 650 |
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This just makes me so sad for that boy. I feel like this lady went into the adoption with a lot of naivete, and without considering what this boy might have been through. Why oh why would she just seek the advice of psychologists and not actually meet with them? Why not get the kid... |
by Aloros April 12th, 2010, 5:52 am Forum: Around the World Topic: Russia to suspend adoptions of Russian children by US parents? Replies: 26 Views: 982 |
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I''d walk away - pack up my things, take the dog and the cat, and go. No words and no tears. If DH cheated on me I think he''d no longer be privvy to my emotional state. I''ve got close friends and family for that. Any division of property, etc. can be handled through an inte... |
by Aloros March 25th, 2010, 9:29 am Forum: Hangout Topic: You come face to face with your DH''s mistress... Replies: 114 Views: 2418 |
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Uhhh, so I just wanted to put on my nerd hat for a second and point out that this is not a storm trooper costume. This is a costume that Padme Amidala (Luke and Leia''s mom) wears in Episode II. ''Course, her boots aren''t heels in the movie. I found a photo, but this is also after that ... |
by Aloros March 16th, 2010, 12:19 pm Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: How would you feel about this at a kids b-day party? Replies: 69 Views: 1628 |
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Well, it''s not dead where I live. I used to take public transportation regularly, and people were always giving up their seats for pregnant women and the elderly. Young men would even offer me their seats, and I''m perfectly capable of standing. This is one of the reasons I love DH so m... |
by Aloros March 3rd, 2010, 6:38 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Is basic chivalry/courtesy dead? Replies: 150 Views: 2993 |
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Date: 3/2/2010 6:55:07 PM Author: Alistra Was it hard to make your own tofu? I love fresh tofu (some of the Asian restaurants in our area make their own on site) but I have never tried to make it. It was actually pretty easy! We have a soy milk making machine, so I just: 1. made a couple batc... |
by Aloros March 2nd, 2010, 1:22 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Could you eat only REAL food for a month? Sounds easy... Replies: 79 Views: 1634 |
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Instead of cereal, you can buy oats! DH and I buy ours in bulk. Microwave it for 2 minutes with some milk or water, then add nuts, fruit, a bit of sugar, etc. Soooo good, super cheap ($0.40/lb), and much better for you than the store-bought stuff. DH and I have been eating mostly o... |
by Aloros March 2nd, 2010, 12:05 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Could you eat only REAL food for a month? Sounds easy... Replies: 79 Views: 1634 |
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I definitely think about this quite a bit. I had to have a pet put down a few years ago, for the very first time. He was a very special cat, and he went much too soon (he was only two). The moment I picked him up from the airport as a kitten, we had a very immediate bond. He ... |
by Aloros March 2nd, 2010, 6:29 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Random Question for Pet Owners Replies: 31 Views: 517 |
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DH takes my stapler too! He already has one, but mine is this nice curvy-shaped blue swingline. His is old and chunky. Thankfully his desk is close to mine, so I just have to wheel over and grab it back. I definitely agree about the red swingline! If your DH has seen Office S... |
by Aloros March 1st, 2010, 11:26 am Forum: Hangout Topic: DH keeps stealing my stapler. Replies: 29 Views: 459 |
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Date: 2/25/2010 5:53:40 PM Author: Steal The funny thing is that as of next year DH and I hope to rear and kill chickens for domestic food. We love our 3 laying hens and feel terrible buying chicken from the supermarket knowing that the poor sods had had a terrible life. So we have almost stopped b... |
by Aloros February 26th, 2010, 8:13 am Forum: Hangout Topic: TV chef dropped for cat recipe comments Replies: 17 Views: 423 |
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Our dog does this too. It grosses me out when she comes to greet me and there''s kitty litter on her nose! Ewwww! We use a high-sided rubbermaid bin as a box, and that worked for a while. Apparently, those *ahem* almond rocas are good enough for her to acquire a high-jumping ... |
by Aloros February 25th, 2010, 11:09 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Why do dogs eat... you know what? Replies: 59 Views: 734 |
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Unfortunately, the key here is consistency. If your friend is not willing to show consistency, then her son's behavior won't change. If she puts him in time-out and then eventually gives in when he screams for an hour or more, she is showing him that screaming is how you get what you wan... |
by Aloros February 25th, 2010, 8:43 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Tips on handling a "spirited child"? Replies: 79 Views: 1632 |
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I always suggest Cat Attract litter - I think it works better than the separate litter attractants. They sell it at PetSmart, it''s no more expensive than other litters, each bag comes with coupons for more, and they have a money back guarantee. It''s worth a try, anyways. So sorry about... |
by Aloros February 25th, 2010, 8:27 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Kitty Experts: Litter problems Replies: 6 Views: 182 |
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My main questions though are: 1. For those who went from hormonal to IUD did you stay on your pill for a while or how does that work? My doctor said it was effective immediately, so I stopped taking the pill right away. 2. Do you have to be at a certain part of your cycle to get one put in? I wasn'... |
by Aloros February 24th, 2010, 12:38 pm Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Questions for IUD-using psers Replies: 22 Views: 421 |
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Our wedding wasn''t particularly large, but it wasn''t a DW or anything. We had 80 people, and my parents'' wedding gift covered most of the cost. We spent a little over $5k, and it was great! People still tell me how fun it was. I think regret might go hand in hand with what else ... |
by Aloros February 16th, 2010, 8:59 am Forum: Newlyweds Topic: Was it worth it? Replies: 117 Views: 4663 |
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*yawn* Didn''t we have this conversation already? This prediction has no logical basis whatsoever. As for the seedbank, I think I stated then that my impression was that it was more to protect biodiversity than to guard against natural disaster. The article I read on it was waaay b... |
by Aloros February 16th, 2010, 8:44 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Do You Think The World Is Going To End In 2012? Replies: 71 Views: 1448 |
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As far as the supervised visitation, there are places that offer this, and I think you can ask social services for referrals. They will sit in the same room, and some will even take notes. I think you can stipulate that he not ask her specifics about where she lives, I''m not sure. ... |
by Aloros February 12th, 2010, 12:57 pm Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Help - VERY Sticky Biological Dad Situation Replies: 36 Views: 1326 |
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Hey puppmom, I''m sorry you''re in such a difficult situation. Have you thought about contacting your local social services? They might be able to help you with some resources. My first thought was supervised visitation. This way you can get a third party involved so you''re ... |
by Aloros February 12th, 2010, 12:17 pm Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Help - VERY Sticky Biological Dad Situation Replies: 36 Views: 1326 |
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I''d do her a favor and just get her spayed. I''ve never noticed a personality change in my pets after spaying/neutering. The latest statistics for a local animal shelter show that 683 cats were euthanized in October 2009. June was 747, September was 651. This is normal. I li... |
by Aloros February 11th, 2010, 10:07 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Tubal ligation for a cat? Replies: 121 Views: 2673 |
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I think therapy can be incredibly helpful. And it isn''t always ''boo hoo'' this or that, but it can help you get a better look at where you''ve been and where you''re headed. I think chemistry and attraction are important parts of a relationship and that they are not necessarily in... |
by Aloros February 8th, 2010, 8:54 am Forum: Ladies in Waiting Topic: How important is chemistry? Replies: 24 Views: 871 |
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I hate crowds, and the last time we went out for a nice dinner on V-day, we had to wait 45 minutes for a table in a super-crowded restaurant (this is with a reservation...). So we''re going to celebrate it this weekend! We''re going to see the musical Rent in the afternoon, then going out for ... |
by Aloros February 5th, 2010, 8:58 am Forum: Newlyweds Topic: Valentine''s day Replies: 56 Views: 1309 |
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Just wanted to throw in there that most weddings take around a year to plan. By the time you actually got married, she''d probably be 24. |
by Aloros February 5th, 2010, 8:54 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Is 23 too young to get married? Replies: 133 Views: 3267 |
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DH and I have been eating out of our garden. We''ll probably pull up some bok choy tonight, stir fry it, and eat it with rice and fried quail eggs (we keep a hutch of quails - they each lay 1 egg/day!). I can''t wait until our broccoli is ready. http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/images/s... |
by Aloros February 4th, 2010, 8:38 am Forum: Hangout Topic: What''s for dinner? Replies: 158 Views: 1696 |
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I do think that animals tend to express pain differently than people do, and at different levels. At the very least, giving the vet a call can''t hurt. A good vet should let you know whether or not your dog needs to be seen. I''ve called before and been told to watch for xyz - if t... |
by Aloros February 4th, 2010, 8:32 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Limping basset hound :-( Replies: 46 Views: 1003 |
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I don''t think of it in a "rules" sense. DH hasn''t hung out with a single woman in a way that''s made me uncomfortable. I know he''s grabbed a bite or a drink with someone he hasn''t seen in a while, and I''ve done the same - I mean, who wants to sit on the sidelines while two old friends catch up?... |
by Aloros January 27th, 2010, 2:37 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Appropriate social interactions for married folks? Replies: 39 Views: 792 |
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I love our closet. It''s the size of a bedroom, and even has its own window. No lack of space there! Unfortunately, we don''t have any organizers for it, so it tends to be a bit messy. One day...! |
by Aloros January 27th, 2010, 10:48 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Dream Closets - What''s your Ultimate Dream Closet? Replies: 23 Views: 863 |
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I''d like to say it depends on the guy, but my gut feeling is to say ''no'' to a manny. We had a babysitter come over in the summer for a week before my stepson''s day camp kicked in. She had good references, seemed like a nice lady, and kept him entertained, but I still felt uneasy abou... |
by Aloros January 26th, 2010, 5:43 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Would you hire a manny? Replies: 55 Views: 1140 |
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Most of the time, with him. He cooks just as much, if not more, than I do. Sometimes I''ll run to the grocery store on my lunch break and do it by myself. Honestly, he''s more of a browser and I''m more of a list-maker, so shopping with him can get a bit tedious at times. |
by Aloros January 22nd, 2010, 5:12 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: you do grocery shopping by yourself or with your SO? Replies: 65 Views: 741 |