doran28

@doran28 (109)

United States • Age 45

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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What fantasy or speculative fiction of 2007 or 2008 should I read?

doran28 @doran28 (109) • United States 5 Feb 08

Life got too crazy and I basically stopped reading for pleasure several years ago. I want to get back into some good authors. I'm also thinking about getting back to writing fiction so I'd like to start with recently published...

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doran28 Thanks but weren't both of these series started several years ago? I know I've read some of the Wheel of Time series. Sword of Truth would be new to me however. I'll look it up, thanks!

8 Feb 08

What fantasy or speculative fiction of 2007 or 2008 should I read?

doran28 @doran28 (109) • United States 5 Feb 08

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What Do You Eat For Dinner When Alone?

CatsandDogs @CatsandDogs (13963) • United States 2 Feb 08

As most of you know, my husband and I don't have any kids so when he has to go visit his mom, who has dementia and is in a rehab center due to a broken hip, I'm alone when it comes to eating dinner and I'm at such a loss at what...

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doran28 I also recommend a baked potato as a simple meal you can dress how you like. If you want something more substantial and still veggie can't you add some spinach and diced tomatoes to a can of lentil soup or cannelini? That would elevate the health factor, and...

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Is a Writer's Market subscription worth it?

doran28 @doran28 (109) • United States 4 Feb 08

I'm talking about the monthly/yearly subscription you can get to their updated database. I'm a beginning writer and have been looking around at all the freelance writing job sites. I know the Writer's Market is supposed to be a...

money

writing

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Being a stay at home mom is harder than having a 9-5!

crissyannlewis @crissyannlewis (43) • United States 29 Jan 08

I have been home now for 2 yrs and it is mentally and physically exhausting. I feel that it is harder than working a 9-5. I feel that people look down on me for no longer having a career. I have 3 children 6,3,15 mo. They are a...

children

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doran28 I can understand how you feel. I am - believe it or not - a work at home homeschooling single mom. I've worked out of the house and in and sometimes I miss being able to have an a real end to my "work" day. Not having a partner I can't really say, but it...

29 Jan 08

What happens when a child loses a tooth?

doran28 @doran28 (109) • United States 2 Jun 07

My almost 6 year old says one of her lower front teeth is loose. At her last dentist visit in April they said it would be a year before her teeth started falling out. I'm afraid to wiggle it to check becaue I remember being told...

teeth children parenting dental

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If Your Prospective Partner Tells You He Has Severe Depression

Brian @wolfie34 (26771) • United Kingdom 2 Jun 07

Imagine you are going out with a guy or girl for the first time, they sound really nice you have either contacted them through an online Dating Site or have met them through a blind date. Then they turn round to you on the...

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doran28 Attractiveness and good prospects doesnt matter so much as the person's heart and willingness to work on things. I would give them a chance because everyone is there at some point. Sometimes when I'm depressed I need someone to be insistent about being...

2 Jun 07

Have You Ever Been Flat-Out Broke?

Hart57 @Hart57 (359) • United States 2 Jun 07

Here is the flip side to a discussion I just started about sudden wealth. Have you ever been literally down to your last few dollars? I'm talking broke. When breakfast, lunch and dinner is half a can of pork and beans broke. When...

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doran28 I'm flat broke right now! My ways for coping are: find ways to scrounge money - sell extra books at a used book store or on half.com, have a garage sale or list your things on craigslist, STOP driving your vehicle if you have one, and find one of the MANY ways...

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who said staying at home with the kids easy and not real work???????

SUNFLWRLUVR @SUNFLWRLUVR (143) • United States 2 Jan 07

i have been a stay at home mom now for 2 years, and i must say no job is more rewarding,but my hubby seems to think that he does more work than i do, he goes in at 7 and gets off at 3:30, mostly all holidays off, vacations time,...

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doran28 I totally agree. One of my arguments against being a WAHM too (even though I kinda am) is that we're so da*n busy already!

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Kids drinking soda.

kyle930 @kyle930 (763) • United States 1 Jan 07

At my school there were so many parents complaining about kids drinking soda that they bought at the school that the school turns off all of the pop machines during school hours. This is stupid and I can tell you why. One reason...

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doran28 Um, yes it is making a difference if the kids can't buy it at lunch. Trust me, soon the pizza and fries will be changing too. And yes you are able to make decisions for yourself but you still don't have good judgment about certain things. You could decide...

2 Jan 07

Starting to understand why people ask things like..."What's your favorite color?

Stephanie5 @Stephanie5 (2946) • United States 2 Jan 07

I'm fairly new to Mylot and I've posted some pretty sensitive personal information on here and asked for advice. I've gotten some really great responses!!! And I want to say "Thank you" to all those that have taken the time to...

meaningful discussions

mylot bullies

mylot discussions

rude people

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doran28 There are a lot more than *some* meaningless q's and rude comments. Though I confess to getting fed up and snarking back at people so maybe that doesn't help. People are coming here and taking advantage of the system. They don't care about long term...

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Handmade goodies - are you creative/talented enough ?

SimplyJo @SimplyJo (1694) • India 1 Jan 07

friends, do you ever make handmade stuff like bags,paper mache cups,candles,jewellary or even small things like cards yourself ? well i used to when i was younger but not anymore. i used to even have arts and crafts classes in...

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doran28 I've made candles and some paintings. Just have to say thats there's no such things as creative "enough". That kind of thinking just bocks creativity. Creating is its own reward and no one can judge what you do. It's the process, no the product!

2 Jan 07

Should moms be allowed to drink on occasion?

sylviekitty @sylviekitty (2083) • United States 1 Jan 07

I have a question for you after reading a comment somebody wrote in a discussion recently. She said basically that once you're a mother, you don't have the right to be tipsy. I have to say I don't drink very often. Maybe...

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doran28 Moms *especially* have the right to be tipsy once in a while! Everything in moderation - including moderation. :)

2 Jan 07

Hygiene

carolynpb @carolynpb (647) • United States 2 Jan 07

How are you about hygiene? Some would say I have a phobia about it but what things do you do to keep yourself from germs? Like me, when I eat out, I always use a napkin to pick up the slat and pepper to us them. I don't want to...

cleanliness

hygiene

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doran28 Proper hygeine to the point that you're not unkempt and having body odour is essential. It's a common courtesy in a civilized situation. BUT, hygeine to the point that you're scared to touch things with your hands is a little obsessive. Humans have...

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can you criticize your relative on how they're raising their child?

shorva @shorva (923) • Philippines 2 Jan 07

i always think that my sister in law spoils my neice a lot. she buys her toys almost everyday as she promises her before she goes to work everyday so her daughter will let her leave.she's a picky eater so her mom only cooks what...

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doran28 Criticize? No. That's not the mindset to have about it. Express concerns, make tactful suggestions. Also, sounds like you don't have kids yourself. Don't be too quick to judge a parent unless you've been there too.

2 Jan 07

Are you a Sisyphus? Or does your life have purpose and meaning?

cloudwatcher @cloudwatcher (6861) • Australia 1 Jan 07

Are you a Sisyphus? Greek mythology tells a story about Sisyphus who angered the gods and was sentenced to a life of meaningless labour. His onerous task was to push a rock up a hill, only to watch it roll back down again. Then...

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doran28 We are all Sisyphus and that's OK. Albert Camus wrote an essay called The Myth of Sisyphus that I wish everyone would read. Explains that Sisyphus is actually happy, at peace. Give it a quick search. Camus was an Algerian existential philosopher and talked a...

2 Jan 07

Rant on non-smokers

emeraldisle @emeraldisle (13139) • United States 1 Jan 07

Ok this is a rant for me but it is something that has really been irritating me lately and I'm sure I'm going to hear from some how horrible I am for posting it. Why is it that when a discussion or even a conversation is...

annoying

discussions

smoking

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doran28 I think the reason non-smokers go on tangents when the topic is pro-smoking is they suffer a LOT from second hand smoke. Call it subjective, but when I'm in a public place and I start coughing uncontrollably and having to use my asthma inhaler, yeah, I get a...

2 Jan 07

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Did your state pass new laws at the beginning of 2007?

kgwat70 @kgwat70 (13388) • United States 1 Jan 07

I was not aware of my state passing new laws til I saw this article on CNN.com that some states are raising their minimum wages, which I think is great since the cost of living everywhere seems to be going up. I think all states...

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doran28 My state put a $1 increase in tax on cigs in effect. I think that's a good thing. Then my sister was joking about putting less money in savings and having to budget for groceries *or* cigarettes. Lucky her! She gets to choose! Meanwhile my tax dollars are...

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