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missybear @missybear (11391) • United States 24 Dec 12

Now that the year is coming to an end I think back on what I accomplished and what I need to change for the next year....."I say nothing to both". I had no major accomplishments or set backs in 2012...

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Opal26 Hi missy! I am right there with ya GF! I had a really really bad year in more ways than I care to count. The BF and I are not getting along and he wants to leave and I'm just about there too... My Mom's been in and out of the hospital and not even for the...

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mentalward @mentalward (14690) • United States 24 Dec 12

My entire family has had a very bad year this past year. It was bad literally up until last night. This morning I heard that we may get snow. Well, it's true! We're having one of the most beautiful snow storms ever. It sure has...

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Opal26 Hi MW! Happy Holidays to you and yours! We are "supposed" to get a "coating" of snow tonight or tomorrow just in time to make it a "White Christmas"! And there isn't anything a NY'r loves more! We've been lucky so far as snow storms go. We had the...

24 Dec 12

savypat @savypat (20216) • United States 4 Dec 12

Winter in our area brings a whole new world of sound. When the leaves are gone from the trees many sounds that they blocked are heard. Also as the Birds have changed so half the fun is locating and identifying each new resident....

paying attention

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Opal26 Hi pat~ There is a definite difference in the sounds where I live too. But, here the birds are pretty much gone and I miss their sounds. They won't be back until the Spring. We haven't had much of a Winter yet, at least as far as snow. It has been...

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mentalward @mentalward (14690) • United States 4 Dec 12

NOT A POLL! I'm just curious to see if I'm really stupid or just impatient. I went to my doctor's office today for a few reasons, one of which was to get a shingles vaccination. I was asked if my insurance covered that vaccine...

blue cross blue shield of california

crappy customer service

on hold

worthless

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Opal26 Hey MW~ I must say that I've never held on that long! I also didn't know there was a shingles vaccine (I probably wouldn't get it because I'm scared of shots). But, I have wanted to punch out customer service people on numerous occasions for keeping me...

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hvedra @hvedra (1619) 4 Dec 12

Recently a couple I know have split up and that is sad enough in it's own way. He left and put his hand up to say it was his fault it wasn't working out (no third party, just a break down in the relationship). He asked that people...

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Opal26 Hi hvedra~That is why I have nothing to do with FB. I don't believe in putting myself out there and advertising my issues in public like that. I don't see the purpose and don't think it is healthy especially in such a personal situation like you are...

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LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 4 Dec 12

Hello Lotters, I guess this explains the feeling, not sure though. I have watch something about the regards on people who are depressed this holiday season.most because of the people who died before christmas who...

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Opal26 Hi Letran! You are not alone in your feelings of depression about the holiday season. This happens to be very common, especially for people who are having financial difficulties and other issues. When you see others so happy and spending money and enjoying...

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hvedra @hvedra (1619) 4 Dec 12

My brother-in-law is in hospital awaiting an operation because he has phlebitis. He has phlebitis because is is morbidly obese - like not far off a documentary obese. He's been obese for years and there are a number of factors...

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Opal26 Hi hvedra~ It's really difficult to deal with someone who is in total denial and makes excuses about things, especially weight. As you said, there is more to it than just a physical issue. It is also an emotional issue most of the time too. I have 2...

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cynthiann @cynthiann (18612) • Jamaica 3 Dec 12

I have always stated that women need good women friends or girl friends. Having been away from my home for nearly 8 months it was in a state of chaos. Especially the kitchen. So many things were missing or in the wrong place...

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Opal26 It's so great to see you back here again. You certainly were missed! I don't have a dishwasher either and don't love doing dishes and like to get them done and out of the way as quickly as possible. Although, the BF is good about helping out with the...

5 Dec 12

savypat @savypat (20216) • United States 3 Dec 12

Our new cat, jack. was raised by dogs, I know this because he does what no cat has ever done in our house. He lays flat on his back with his tummy exposed, and then allows tummy rubs just like our dogs always do. Sure we have had...

strange cat habits

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Opal26 Hi pat~ I have 2 cats that think they're dogs too! They both love belly rubs too! My cat Luna will see my BF and just "stop, drop and roll". He just falls to the floor and dances on his back until he gets him to pet him no matter how long it takes!...

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Patsie Hatley @Hatley (163772) • Garden Grove, California 3 Dec 12

I have been responding like crazy on a rainy sad looking Monday and found one of my favorite mylotters also responding. The first part of his Name "Unforgettable" sparked a memory of a song sung by Nat King Cole that I loved and...

unforgettable by nat king co le

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Opal26 Hi Hatley! I just love that song! I especially loved the remake that his daughter Natalie made with her Dad singing "on screen" in the background. She is also an incredibly talanted singer and did her Dad proud. I remember Nat King Cole. He had an...

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stealthy @stealthy (8181) • United States 3 Dec 12

Blair, Tea and Skye think they can just go and find him. He must not be much of a CIA agent if they can. So one has to wonder if Tomas is really Alcazar or if he is really Tomas but took Alcazar's place in Port Charles as...

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Opal26 Hey stealthy! I am sooooo confused at this point I have no idea if Tomas is Alcazar or if it's the other way around! With GH bringing back all these long lost dead characters I don't know what to think (or what their writers are thinking)! I...

4 Dec 12

cynthiann @cynthiann (18612) • Jamaica 3 Dec 12

I have always stated that women need good women friends or girl friends. Having been away from my home for nearly 8 months it was in a state of chaos. Especially the kitchen. So many things were missing or in the wrong place...

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Opal26 Hi cynthiann! I know exactly how you feel! Although my whole kitchen isn't a complete disaster I have the BF who puts things in places and I can never figure out where things are when I need them! I have to constantly ask him where is such and such and hope...

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katsmeow1213 @katsmeow1213 (28716) • United States 3 Dec 12

Many of you know, my 10th grade son has played on the varsity soccer team the past 2 years in a row. They did not do so well either year, although they do have a lot of good players. This year their coach is holding off season...

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Opal26 Hey kats! I also don't see the point in weight lifting for soccer, but then again I don't know that much about soccer to begin with either. But, I also know that it doesn't seem right to put so much pressure on 10th graders who have other responsibilites...

4 Dec 12

p1kef1sh @p1kef1sh (45681) 1 Dec 12

When I was a boy I spent a great deal of time with two aunts. They were both of the view that boys should learn to cook. I studied hard with them but I never got the hang of pastry or cakes. Really I need to be adopted by a nice...

pastry

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Opal26 Oh no p1key! I'm afraid they are not! I don't think they would let me shave them either. I can't even clip their claws without Luna biting me! Now Star, my loverboy cat, well maybe....

4 Dec 12

p1kef1sh @p1kef1sh (45681) 1 Dec 12

When I was a boy I spent a great deal of time with two aunts. They were both of the view that boys should learn to cook. I studied hard with them but I never got the hang of pastry or cakes. Really I need to be adopted by a nice...

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Opal26 Oh my dear p1key! You're hired! Except you can just stay and keep me company and see the "sites" of NY! I haven't been the "Big Apple" in years and it would give me a great excuse to be a "tourist"! When should I be expecting you? You do like cats right?

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Amber @AmbiePam (109634) • United States 1 Dec 12

If you have a short attention span and are one of those people who get annoyed at long discussions, I'll make it easy on you. Just go ahead and tell me about your day. Also, if poo stories bother you, stop reading now. Now, about...

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Opal26 Hi my dear 'lil sis~ I'm so sorry that you have to go through all that. I can only imagine how awful it must be. I took care of my neighbor when he was dying of cancer and changed his diapers and know only too well that it's nothing like changing a...

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katsmeow1213 @katsmeow1213 (28716) • United States 30 Nov 12

Today was my last day working in my bank. Tomorrow I start at a new location.. same company, just a different location. So my co-workers had a little party for me. They ordered lunch and brought in goodies. My boss, who was on...

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Opal26 Hi kats! Wow! That's really nice that you worked with people who actually cared and were nice. I never had anyone really give me a party, at least not a good-bye one. I usually either got fired, quit or something to that affect. I didn't know you were...

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Patsie Hatley @Hatley (163772) • Garden Grove, California 29 Nov 12

I make a discussion totally of my aunt Clara's recipe for the best sponge cake ever.Or I make a discussion telling about the milestone of my 58000 points.Or again I have to show you my new game I invented .Maybe I just make...

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Opal26 Hi Hatley~ What a great discussion!And the funny thing about it is the people who it is aimed at won't even get it. How sad that is. At least you tried. There are always those that are going to do it "their way" no matter what they are told....

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p1kef1sh @p1kef1sh (45681) 1 Dec 12

When I was a boy I spent a great deal of time with two aunts. They were both of the view that boys should learn to cook. I studied hard with them but I never got the hang of pastry or cakes. Really I need to be adopted by a nice...

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Opal26 Hi p1key! I would love to adopt you! Don't know anything about making first class pastry or any pastry, but I sure do make a mean cake mix and canned frosting! Never quite got the hang of "baking from scratch". And by the way, I also...

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JenInTN @JenInTN (27514) • United States 1 Dec 12

It's hard. I know that over the past few months I have struggled with a schedule where everything is important and nothing can be put off. I think that today's society has put so much pressure on people to succeed that we barely...

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Opal26 Hi Jen~ I must say that I give you alot of credit for being able to handle all that stuff and still "keep it together"!lol You are a great mom and grandmom and your kids are very lucky to have you. Juggling all those tasks is definitely something to be...

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