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Sep 9, 2011 at 4:17am
In response to "Saturday, Sept. 3 Prompt"

YOu cracked me up. I just used gummy bears to keep my kids in line. roflol.
love, LinnAnn

QX ~ Brenton->

Sep 3, 2011 at 9:53am
In response to "Saturday, Sept. 3 Prompt"

I think 'Tank' and I might become well acquainted, Can't wait to meet him in class, he seems like a friendly fellow.

Winnie Kay

Sep 2, 2011 at 9:37am
In response to "Saturday, Sept. 3 Prompt"

Ah... perhaps Tank should meet George, my classroom assistant. He, too, carries a big... stick:

Karen

Sep 2, 2011 at 9:14am
In response to "Saturday, Sept. 3 Prompt"

Ever read Janet Evanovich? She has a HUGE character named Tank. I think he would be an appropriate assistance especially if you need someone permanently put out of their own misery. He can be very protective of people he likes.

QX ~ Brenton->

Sep 1, 2011 at 8:26am
In response to "Early Morning Walk with YaYa"

When I was at school we were taught about Aborigines. they have a very similar philosophy about the land as the native Americans do. I wonder why the sudden change in philosophy? What sparked this change?
You have wild deer eating in your yard? That is incredible. The best thing we see in our yard is magpies. Man I live in the wrong part of the country

I quite enjoyed your morning trek. I don't have to exercise today now.

Karen

Aug 20, 2011 at 2:30pm
In response to "Worst First: A Way of Life"

You know, I used to do this. Walking first thing in the morning.... have to think about reinstituting it. If my body will cooperate.

Winnie Kay

Aug 20, 2011 at 2:21pm
In response to "Worst First: A Way of Life"

Great advice, Rixy!!!
I'm gonna try that—soon as I read my novel and take a nap.

Actually, this may be the answer to my weight problem and stiff joints. If I just get up in the morning, while it's only 95 degrees here in Texas, and go for a walk without thinking about it, I just may have a happier day ahead of me.
Thanks!!!
Winnie

Karen

Aug 19, 2011 at 9:42am
In response to "My Personal Favorite in the Rixy's Port"

Funny and down home story.

very thankful

Aug 18, 2011 at 10:11pm
In response to "My Personal Favorite in the Rixy's Port"

Thank you for sharing that top ten list. I've really been focusing on 1, 6, and 9 big time.

very thankful

Aug 18, 2011 at 10:00pm
In response to "Grandma's Front Porch Swing"

I love front porch swings... I know about mosquitos! They take over here in Mississippi every summer and come hunt me down( my Skeeter Scoot is Off).

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Taking Things Personally

February 19, 2009 at 7:12pm

I always take things personally. It is not a healthy thing to do because we who do this worry about stuff---I love being able to use that word---that sometimes has little to do with us. I believe the reason we do this is because we truly want to help someone solve their problem and because we become angry when we feel like people are mad at us about something we might be able to control. Anyway, at a teacher conference at the beginning of this school year, a speaker had a great idea. He sa... [Read more]

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