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I was home 10 years raising my children. I don't think the author of this blog will make it.</div>
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I Want To Throw Myself Into Traffic: An Essay On Being A Stay-At-Home Mom about Hannah</h1>
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<em>The following is a talk I gave to a group of Moms a few months ago. I was going to save it in the event I was ever invited to do another talk, but as my wonderful (and supportive) husband pointed out, “That’s not gonna happen for a long, long time. It was good – you should publish it.” Again, the king of the backhanded compliments never disappoints. Enjoy. </em><br />
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Making the decision to quit my job and stay home full time with my kids was not one I entered into lightly.<br />
Part of my choice was based on the fact that I felt like I was missing out on all of the good stuff at home. My daughter was seven months old at the time and our nanny was sending me videos of things like the first time she rolled over, and emailing me pictures of their first trip to the zoo. And seeing her starting to grow without me made me sad.<br />
But between us girls, the real reason I left my job is because working is <em>awful</em>.<br />
I was a senior brand manager at advertising agency, which, if you’ve ever seen an episode of Mad Men, is exactly nothing like that. I was surrounded by people who thought it made them interesting if they didn’t bathe. I would get in fights with my creative team over things like no you can’t give an entire presentation in a pirate voice, or using sock puppets. They were egotistical, selfish, and thought the world revolved around them because they knew how to use Photoshop and wore fedoras.<br />
When I wasn’t busy babysitting the creative team, I was bent over in a boiler room somewhere getting it Shawshank style from clients who couldn’t understand why we did things like charge money, or need more than an hour to come up with a revolutionary idea that would totally turn their dying business around. Usually their qualifications to run a multi-million dollar company were that they were born.<br />
They would stroll into our meeting 20 minutes late, inform us their 16-year-old son disliked the shade of blue we used in the print ad, and kill an entire strategy and creative campaign that robbed us months of our lives with a wave of their hand.<br />
It was not uncommon for us to pull an all-niter to meet a deadline they moved up on a whim, and then have them call the next morning as we drove bleary eyed to the meeting to see if we could present next week instead.<br />
Clients had no idea how much time and effort it took for us to make the gears of the marketing machine turn, which, to be honest, was sort of by design. We feared if they peeked behind the magic curtain and saw how things really worked and how the campaign got to their table they would be appalled at the disorganized chaos.<br />
So I left it all behind and didn’t look back. The stress, the manipulation games, the rat race. I couldn’t wait to slow down and truly experience what life was all about. I envisioned the perfect life I would have as a stay at home Mom. My kids and I would spend our days strolling through museums, swapping gossip magazines as we got our toes done, taking long naps and end the day sitting around the fire talking about all the boys we have crushes on.<br />
My house would be the epitome of a Pottery Barn catalog and our yard would be the envy of our neighbors. Every evening my husband and I would walk hand in hand through our backyard Japanese garden and we would gaze adoringly into each others eyes as our children tossed pellets into a pond filled with those giant creepy goldfish. My husband would wonder how he got so lucky to have such a perfect wife and prance me around town like a sparkly little show pony, and my kids would idolize my every move. Usually this fantasy also included me winning a break dance competition of some sort in front of a crowd of hundreds.<br />
I was certain my life would be perfect.<br />
Fast forward four years to a few weeks ago when my family all got the stomach flu at the same time. I was hunched over scrubbing their rancid vomit out of the carpet and my daughters screamed bloody murder because my butt was blocking the way of their cartoon.<br />
And P.S. – because my turd of a husband has a “real job” he threw me to the wolves. He got to barf in the privacy and comfort of our bathroom all night while I shared a bed and a bucket with three little girls in the guest room.<br />
And the next morning, when I was barfing so hard I saw the ghost of my dead grandma hovering over the toilet telling me to come to the light, I heard my four year old whisper to my three year old, “Hey, maybe we’ll get a NEW mommy!”<br />
Four years ago I didn’t know how good I had it with sock puppets and pirate voices.<br />
At least the creative team had the decency to wait until we were back in the privacy of our ad agency to throw a tantrum. My kids don’t give a hoot who is around. They’ve thrown themselves upon the finest floors in the city in front of dozens of horrified onlookers. In fact, they prefer to misbehave in public because it practically guarantees my reaction will be within the confines of the law.<br />
Now, I live and die by my kids’ happiness. Not a minute goes by in my day that I’m not thinking about how I can somehow make their lives better, constantly worrying that they are not happy enough, evaluating myself as a mother and continually thinking of ways to make sure they have the most perfect lives possible. I look at these kids and understand the meaning of life. I went to Yo Gabba Gabba live for god sakes.<br />
And in return, my children are physically incapable of being happy unless I am actively waiting on them. For example. I sit down to dinner completely exhausted. I’ve been running like a crazy frantic person all day breaking up fights and diffusing tantrums and cleaning up poop and a cornucopia of other usually unidentifiable bodily fluids.<br />
And they will purposely wait until I sit down and put the fork to my lips to tell me that they need a napkin. And then when I point out that their napkin is right there under their fork they will frown and frantically look around for something they’re missing that will make me have to get my old tired bones up from the table to get for them. And if they can’t find anything they will chug their milk until it is gone and whine that they are still thirsty until I get up and get them more.<br />
They are sick and twisted little creatures.<br />
And now my 3-year-old has started running into our room in the middle of the night, putting her little hands on my cheeks and whispering, “mommy tuck me back in!” about three inches from my face. And, like anyone who has seen The Grudge, my eyelids spring open and three weeks are immediately shaved off my life.<br />
Now let’s think about this for a minute. She is three. Old enough to pick out her own outfit every morning and put on her own shoes and coat. Old enough to mentally run through at least a rudimentary decision making process as she lays awake in bed coverless at 3am. And the conclusion at which she arrives is that she would rather come into my room and wake me up in the middle of the night, startling the tuna salad out of me, and ruin my entire next day because it takes me five years to fall back asleep because now I can’t stop thinking about that little girl from The Grudge crawling up the side of my bed, than pull up her blanket.<br />
And this is especially dangerous for her at this point in my life because since becoming a stay at home mom I have completely lost my fear of going to prison.<br />
If I would have ever, EVER, had a co-worker wake me up in the middle of the night on a regular basis I would have put a mouse head in their lunch box, or at the very least change their computer password to “I am a giant butthole”.<br />
But no. I will not stand for a sub par performance review from my kids. I drag my half asleep self out of my warm bed. I follow her to her room. She runs to her miniature bed and jumps in, curls up with her little stuffed sheep, and she’s asleep before I even spread out the quilt. And I have no idea where it comes from, but somewhere deep inside me I’m like, “awww!” and I drop the screwdriver.<br />
Which brings me to my next point – my ungrateful fart knocker of a client. AKA my husband.<br />
Like when we used to pull all niters only to have the client change the meeting at the last minute, my husband will suggest I have big fancy home cooked meal ready when he comes home from work. Which means a trip to the grocery store with three little kids, immediately catapulting it to a double Zoloft kind of day.<br />
So I prepare dinner with three kids screaming and fighting at my feet. Do you have any idea what kind of self restraint it takes to continue to use a butcher knife to calmly chop vegetables while someone wipes their snotty nose on your bare leg?<br />
And you know what he does, right as I’m getting ready to set the table and the food is hot and ready? My husband will call to see if I mind if he goes to the gym before he comes home.<br />
And when he arrives home an hour later, he is completely oblivious to how much work is was to keep the house standing upright. In fact, he has the nerve to ask why there’s a Barbie in the toilet. And I’m just thankful he didn’t come home five minutes earlier when the cat was on fire and the baby went missing. There are so many times in my day where, if he were to come home and see what shape the house was in, he would fire me and re-hire the nanny.<br />
So as it was best that the client remained ignorant of the process by which the advertising concepts made their way to their board room table, it is better my husband doesn’t know what accidentally fell into his dinner. I just smile and ask him if he enjoyed his workout.<br />
And my identity as a professional has been slowly, painfully erased one day at a time. The part I was looking forward to the most – the part that I thought would be the easiest – was slowing down. But that has been the hardest. Letting my 4-year-old help me make pancakes even though I know it will take 20 minutes longer is like nails on a chalkboard. I have to leave the room as my 3-year-old slowly works on a puzzle because I can barely fight the urge to push her aside and finish it as quickly as possible so we can move on to the next task.<br />
I never knew it was possible to develop anxiety from doing nothing. But yes, I have officially developed a case of the crazies, or as my doctor calls it: “alcoholism”. At my old job I could juggle thirty projects at once blindfolded. Now my sporadic attempts at simple, sentimental good old fashioned family togetherness without fail end in a blaze of glory.<br />
I feel like I’m the only parent in the world who can’t manage a simple project. We are going to get pictures with Santa Claus. Let’s commemorate your first hair cut. We are going to eat dinner now. But the higher my expectations for perfection, the more chaotic and painful the experience.<br />
A blowout diaper up the back right before they sit on Santa’s lap. Death grip around my neck every time the beautician comes at them with a comb. Hustling out of a restaurant in shame. I used to be the queen of manipulation, but now I just pray and wear comfortable shoes.<br />
But the past four years I have been slowly transforming from type A to type MC – More Chardonnay.<br />
When I first became a stay at home Mom I was terrified of the police showing up at my house because I made some horrible parenting mistake. Now, if they show up I will ask them if I can borrow their tazer for a second.<br />
I used to sneak into the bathroom to pee in private like a normal human being, now I call all of my girls in to give them lessons on proper wiping technique.<br />
I think about the months I worked on my master’s thesis as I eat cold and stale macaroni and cheese out of the pan over the kitchen sink in my pajamas.<br />
I think about how I gave presentations to CMOs of some of the world’s largest companies as I sniff someone’s butt. Actually those are sort of the same thing.<br />
I used to wear make up. Now, I don’t even clean the food out of my beard before I go to Target.<br />
And I’ve learned that being a stay at home Mom is as challenging of a career as any. And as with any job, it’s all about balance. Using the nursery at the gym to give myself a break to blow off steam in a kick boxing class. Scheduling a massage while the kids are at pre-school instead of cleaning the bathrooms. Bringing my flask to the playground.<br />
No, the best I can do is keep working, learning, and hope that one day I will become the Mom that I have been medicated to be</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553153215212086243noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170685779384983788.post-27581490975893952312014-01-02T08:13:00.000-08:002014-01-02T08:13:13.503-08:00Relationships For The New Year<br />
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Happy New Year. The new year makes me think about relationships, I guess
it's the lyrics to the song.... Relationships are ever changing. We change, we
age, we grow, we mature, or not? Why shouldn't our friendships? Easier said
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Relationships and friends hold special positions in our lives. Some friends
we confide in, some friends are partners in crime. Some friends are part of our
past.... others make us better people, some are our conscience. My work friend
are my battle buddies, we fought the war together, and survived. There is even
a category of frenemies/ those you love to resent and bicker with. </div>
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There are couple friends, and friends your spouse can't stand. I mentioned
how much I liked a new friend of mine and my husband said, yes but the other
husband does not like him. There are friends who are also your relatives, and
relatives that no matter how hard you try will never be your friends.</div>
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The saddest category is the friends lost. Not lost by death but by
action. These are people I never could have predicted, would NOT have a place
in my life. I let them go. They hurt me, abandoned me, stop caring for me...
moved on without me. Or maybe I did those things to them. I am not sure but
they were part of my life, once now they are not. I wish them well. I miss
what we had. I cannot turn back time. Nor would I if I could.</div>
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I toast the New Year with love and cheer. May it be wonderful for you.
May all your dreams come true. May the babies grow strong and smart, may your
relationships bring you love and peace. Judy</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553153215212086243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170685779384983788.post-47415986109251847132013-12-22T08:26:00.000-08:002013-12-22T08:29:24.132-08:00Happy Holidays Revisited 12/12<span style="background-color: #c0a154; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Teachers know all of the holidays. Especially early childhood teachers. Each holiday, and there are many, I prepared worksheets, poems, and an art project or two, or twelve... and sometimes we cooked a traditional dish. Eating projects were always a favorite. For years my curriculum revolved around ground hogs, black cats, eggs, and revisiting dead Presidents. Our family vacations were decided by Dr. King and Good Friday. Retired now, I have to admit I miss it all.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #c0a154; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Some years it was not so simple. One memorable parent thought my Halloween projects were spreading the devil's word. I was careful not too wear too much black eyeliner, or dark capes. I was the "Nightmare On Elm Street" and I was part of the plot. Scary stuff.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #c0a154; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">The other event caused by the holidays, was the annual assembly programs. These are minor Broadway productions involving 50-75 five year olds. I found myself turning into Gypsy's stage mother Rose, as I screamed " Sing Out Louise , Jamel, Shemeca". With Mr Zigfield in the audience casting for his next show... We had scripts, stage decorations, and after parties. I wonder if any of my budding singers and dancers ever made it to show biz? I wonder of they even remember?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #c0a154; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">I no longer celebrate the holidays in school. This year, I did read the precious baby "P" some cute Chanukah books. We celebrated with the BIG family, lite candles, and ate potato pancakes, opened presents, admired babies, congratulated our newest couple, and cried with cousins still feeling the effects and wrath of "Sandy". We all survived another year, and holiday season.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #c0a154; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">I want to wish you all a "HAPPY HAPPY", whatever holiday you may celebrate. As I told the kindergatners holiday is about family, food, gifts and lights.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #c0a154; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> Feel Well</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #c0a154; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> Look Good</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #c0a154; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> Be Healthy</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #c0a154; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> Be Happy </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #c0a154; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> Love Judy</span>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553153215212086243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170685779384983788.post-68965707770976406502013-12-07T11:30:00.001-08:002013-12-07T11:30:09.221-08:00Back To The Future... Florida<br />
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I called to reactivate my mother's T.V. service, in Florida. " I need the
social security number of the person on record for this account. The person
on record is deceased. My mother has been paying the account. I am sorry what
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My father is DEAD, mother wants to watch T.V., reactivate it NOW!</div>
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A pious man explains to his followers, it is evil to take lives and noble
to save them. Each day i pledge to save 100 lives. I drop my net in the lake
and scoop out 100 fishes. I place the fishes on the bank, where they flop and
twirl. Don't be scared i tell the fish, I am saving you from drowning!. Soon
enough, the fishes grow calm and lie still. Yet, sad to say, I am always too
late. The fishes expire. And because it is evil to waste anything, I take the
dead fishes to the market, and sell them for a good price. With the money I
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To my family and friends in Florida, I love you.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553153215212086243noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170685779384983788.post-41500984092811900482013-11-29T10:00:00.002-08:002013-11-29T13:30:27.805-08:00The Tea Party<span id="role_document" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">
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and enjoyed the food. There were eleven of us, family and friends. The two
toddlers entertained, because they were adorable, and smart. They jumped and
danced and spun and fell. When you are almost two you talk and laugh and
everyone in the room feels happy/ It's an age full of magic.</span><br />
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later be put together. The gift was a tiny tea set. The tea set was made out of
wood. It was small and delicate but sturdy too. There was a pitcher, two tiny
tea cups, a sugar bowl with little cubes and a wooden tea bag and spoon, and two
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We sat on the floor, and I unwrapped the tea set. Dishes were being
cleared, ice cream cakes eaten. For a few precious minutes nobody else was in
the apartment. I poured the make believe tea, and the little girl dunked the tea
bags. We ate imaginary cookies from the tiny shiny plates. I poured more tea.
She added the sugar cubes. I heard the others, we drank our tea. Then it was
over, too soon, and I wrapped the dishes back in their box, for our next tea
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I am going to bring two big hats, and some tiny cat cookies. I might even
add a lace napkin for a table cloth. The words to an old Juice Newton song, came
to me this morning, " the sweetest thing I've ever known was loving you". Happy
Thanksgiving, may your life be filled with Tea Parties.</div>
</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553153215212086243noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170685779384983788.post-3540861574522208622013-11-22T16:06:00.001-08:002013-11-22T16:06:21.918-08:00How To Be Happy...<span style="font-size: large;">I wish I had written this article. It makes a lot of sense. I hope it speaks to you, as it does the me.</span><div>
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The 20 Things You Need To Let Go To Be Happy</h1>
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Everyone has one common goal in life: to achieve true happiness. The biggest factor holding us back from achieving our dreams is, simply and sadly, our own selves. We put limitations on ourselves everyday, whether intentionally or unintentionally. There are so many ways we can alleviate these restraints.</div>
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Remember, life can either be something you embrace or something you hide from. Stop making things complicated and just live your life. It would be so much simpler and more enjoyable if we learned to just release certain limitations.</div>
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Let’s take a look at the things you need to let go of in order to become a happier person.</div>
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1. The Approval Of Others</h2>
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Who gives a sh*t what other people think? If you are happy with the decisions you have made, then whose business is that but your own? Think of how much you could achieve if you stopped letting other people’s opinions dictate the way you live your life. Do you, and engage in whatever actions you think might better your life.</div>
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2. Anger/Resentment</h2>
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Anger will eat at you from the inside. Learn how to make peace with those who have wronged you. This isn’t about letting the other person off the hook; it’s about alleviating the pain that resonates within you. Keep in mind that he who angers you, controls you.</div>
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<i style="border: 0px; font: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Life becomes easier when you learn to accept an apology you never got.”</i></div>
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3. Negative Body Image</h2>
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There is only one person’s opinion you should be concerned with when it comes to your body and that is you. No one person determines what the “correct” body type is. If you are comfortable in your own skin, and you are healthy, then that should be the only thing that matters. Do not let others tell you that you’re not beautiful because if you believe you are, then you are.</div>
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4. Idea Of A Perfect Partner</h2>
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There is no such thing as a perfect partner, so throw your checklist out the window. In life, what prevents us from moving forward is looking at the perfect image of a partner we concoct in our minds. Find the right person for you: one that you can love with all your heart, one you feel comfortable with and one that accepts you for the person you are. The sooner you realize there isn’t one perfect person out there for you, the better off you will be.</div>
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<i style="border: 0px; font: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“He’s not perfect. You aren’t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can. He isn’t going to quote poetry, he’s not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break. Don’t hurt him, don’t change him, and don’t expect for more than he can give. Don’t analyze. Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he’s not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don’t exist, but there’s always one guy that is perfect for you.”</i> – Bob Marley</div>
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5. Perfect Life</h2>
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Just like there is no perfect partner, there is also not a perfect life. Life is what you put into it, so if you are not willing to work hard and put forth effort, you will most likely end up miserable. The choices you make will directly reflect the life you lead. It is up to you to create the best possible world for yourself.</div>
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6. You’re Going To Be Rich</h2>
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Too many people live their lives with the thought that they will be millionaires. While this can be a realistic goal for some, it is not something that can be achieved without hard work and dedication. Stop letting money be your sole motivator; find a career you are passionate about and immerse yourself in it completely.</div>
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7. The Idea That Good Fortune Will Arrive At Your Doorstep</h2>
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You need to go out into the world and actively look for fulfillment. You cannot take a backseat in life and expect things to happen for you. Appreciate the life you live, and be grateful for what you have. Value each minute of every day. Live like there’s no tomorrow, and make the most out of any situation.</div>
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8. Excuses</h2>
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Make no time for excuses. You want to work out, but you don’t have the time? Wake up early and get your gym on. Excuses are only rationalizations that make you feel better about yourself for not doing something you want/need to be doing. You desire results? Stop bitching, and start doing.</div>
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9. Thoughts Of Your Ex</h2>
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This person is your ex for a reason. If you are going to think of him or her at all, try and think only about the lessons the experience taught you. Do not linger on any old feelings, as this will only prevent you from being happy with someone else in the future.</div>
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I know it’s hard to admit, but sometimes you are just wrong. Other people have just as much capability as you do in providing the correct answer, so stop being stubborn and just embrace it. The less stubborn you act, the more open you are to learning new things. Think of all you could be exposed to if you stopped believing in opinions other than your own.</div>
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11. Procrastination</h2>
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Stop thinking you will finally get to whatever task is at hand tomorrow. Live in the present, and get your sh*t done when it needs to be done. Maximize your time to the best of your ability. Complete each task you need to as soon as you can. This allows you to feel free from worry and stress by getting things out of the way as soon as possible. You also allow yourself more free time to enjoy the things you love.</div>
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12. Your Baggage</h2>
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We have all been hurt one time or another by someone we loved, or we thought we loved. Carrying negative feelings into future relationships will only prove to be disastrous. No two people are the same, so it’s unfair to hold a future partner to a standard set by an ex. Try to begin each new relationship with a clean slate.</div>
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13. Negativity</h2>
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What you put out into the universe will come back to you, so change the way you think, immediately. Stop thinking of life as a glass half empty, but rather, half full. You have so much to be grateful for, if only you took a moment to appreciate it. Anything is possible in the mind of a positive thinker.</div>
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14. Judgmental Thoughts</h2>
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Why do people feel the need to constantly worry about what is going on in other people’s lives? If we spent as much time worrying about our own behaviors as we do worrying about those of others, our lives would be a whole lot more meaningful. You have no idea what is going on in another person’s life, so who are you to pass judgment on the way they act?</div>
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15. Jealousy</h2>
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Happiness is not having what you want; it’s wanting what you have. Stop envying others and learn to appreciate what you have. Everyone’s life is unique; you have certain things to offer that others cannot. When we act in a jealous manner, all we do is bring negative feelings into our lives. There is absolutely nothing to gain from behaving this way.</div>
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16. Insecurity</h2>
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Happy people tend to have extremely high levels of self-esteem. They accept who they are and work it everyday of their lives. They radiate confidence, flaunt their pride and give off positive vibes. There is no reason to be insecure in life. If there are things you are self-conscious about, go out into the world and seek to change them. Only you have the ability to create the best version of yourself.</div>
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17. Depending On Others For Happiness</h2>
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At the end of the day, the only person you can count on 100 percent of the time is yourself. Do not make the unfortunate mistake many people do and put your happiness in the hands of others. A relationship is not going to fulfill the void if you can’t even make yourself happy. You need to achieve happiness on your own before you can find someone else to share it with. This creates a detrimental dependency that will prevent you from becoming self-sufficient.</div>
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18. The Past</h2>
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Stop living in the past! There is virtually nothing you can gain if you wallow in mistakes you have previously made. Take past mistakes as lessons learned, and move forward. You cannot wholeheartedly move on to a better future if you are constantly looking behind you. Things happened, and that’s that. Take them with a grain of salt and move on.</div>
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19. The Need For Control</h2>
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Sometimes you just need to let life happen the way it is meant to. You cannot spend your life stressing about things that are outside of your control. Try to relax, and let things play out naturally. Embrace the unknown, as this is where you will be surprised the most. Let yourself be whisked into unforeseen endeavors, and relish in the excitement they bring.</div>
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20. Expectations</h2>
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Managing your expectations is the key to happiness. If you let go of expectations, you will never be disappointed. Often, we tend to believe that the way we treat others will be the way we are treated in return. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Do not expect a certain result from any given situations. Go into an experience with an open mind. This will allow you to fully immerse yourself, without the pressure of living up to preconceived notions.</div>
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my phone like the " real" commuters. I am learning. As I wait on the
platform I see what the commuters wear. It's cold in NY especially catching the
7:29. Some people wear heavy coats, but don't close them. This is a very
popular look. I cannot imagine the purpose of this, unless it is to give the
impression of carelessly flapping in the wind. I feel cold looking at them.
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teachers wear elaborate scarves in classrooms well over 80 degrees. I recently
sat across from a lady who folded and unfolded her pashmina for our 40 minute
railroad trip. It was like watching a silent how to video. I really learned a
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<span id="role_document" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Aside from scarves there are now phones, I pads, and readers to play with,
on the train. There was an announcement that there were designated silent cars
one could chose to sit in. My car was packed not a sound was heard. I had my
kindle, it's great. Some people still read newspapers/ I wish they wouldn't,
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<span id="role_document" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Lastly I am fascinated with the train conductors, ticket agents.... the
people who punch your ticket and sell tickets if necessary. Why would anyone
want to ride up and back on a train all day? The uniforms are OK...I wonder how
much money they earn? My wise husband says many have family that have done this,
like police or firemen/ women. I have never heard a child wish to grow up to
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This blog is about a man I worked with in my last years of teaching. I came to the school, not knowing anyone. It felt strange for a long time. One of the teachers I worked with closely was in his 30's. he was a family man. His children were young, so was his wife. I thought he had a nice manner in the classroom. I have never seen a more organized or neater educator. His name is Simon.</div>
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First and third impressions can be deceiving. Sadly people do not wear signs stating their real intentions. How wonderful if we could look into the hearts and see their true natures. Some of my second graders became his third graders. Some moved up to fourth grade with him..When the children both boys and girls starting telling the counselors and parents about inappropriate touching and suggestive language, the school began to investigate.</div>
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The scandal broke, and many students came forward. It was an ugly time for all. I could not believe the allegations. I spent many hours in that classroom, He was my friend and coworker. I spoke to reliable people and they insisted the stories were credible. The evidence was damning. Most of the staff believed he was guilty.</div>
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Time passed and he was convicted, and will serve jail time. I believe in truth and courts and the justice system. I cry for my students and innocence lost, which is never found I wish I could have protected them. How could I have been so wrong?<br />
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Simon Watts abused four girls and one boy, ranging in age from 8 to 10 years old </h2>
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A Queens teacher was convicted of molesting five of his students over three years within view of their classmates, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown announced Wednesday.<br />
Hulking sexual predator Simon Watts abused four girls and one boy, all ranging from 8 to 10 years old, during class time while he taught them in third and fourth grades at Public School 15.<br />
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The 41-year-old pervert fondled them and forced them to touch his genitals, and then threatened them not to tell anyone. The sick acts took place while he was a teacher at the Springfield Gardens school between September 2007 and March 2010.<br />
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After the two-week trial concluded, Watts was convicted of three counts of second-degree sexual conduct against a child, two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, one count of forcible touching and five counts of endangering the welfare of a child.<br />
Watts, who had been free on $200,000 bail since shortly after his arrest in April 2010, had his bail revoked and was ordered remanded. He has been terminated by the Department of Education.<br />
Watts, who began working as a city substitute teacher in 2000, faces up to 35 years in prison when he is sentenced July 22. His lawyer, Amy Marion, did not respond to a request for comment.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It was in the early 1980's. I was a stay at home mother. My time was spent in different activities. My challenges seemed never ending. The days had many more hours in them then. Small children need a lot, of everything. I had made a new friend. I was beginning my toy business, she made rubber puzzles, We had a lot in common. She taught me to knit, again. We had little girls to buy doll clothes for. That year I sewed Lissie, my daughter's beloved Cabbage Patch Doll</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I pride myself on being a good shopper, my new friend "V" was better. She called me one morning with urgent news. Urgent only to those who valued collectable dolls, and the thrill of the hunt. For some crazy reason a cigarette/cigar store not far from the house had gotten a shipment of Madame Alexander Baby Dolls/ They were packed in beautiful boxes, and there were not many. Was I interested?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Try and stop me. The store was not far from the house. I had never been in a store like that and other then smokes, I had no idea what it sold. I parked, with my daughter in tow, and went in. There were many men in the store. Most were looking at magazines. They turned and looked at me, and turned away. The salesperson said, you must be here for the dolls, I will bring one out. Maybe I would pick up a craft magazine, or Cosmopolitan while I was there.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I walked toward the magazines and the men moved away from me. Good manners I thought. I had never seen, before or since magazines like this. They had every part of a women's anatomy on the cover, with snakes, mice and more. The titles of the magazine all ended with the word Fantasy. The blog prevents me from using the first words. You get the drift, it was horrific. Women got paid to do this on magazines...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The man came out with the doll, I paid and I ran. We loved the doll, sadly she did not survive the years. My friend and her husband divorced, I hear she moved. Our friendship faded. The memory of that visit lingers on.</span></div>
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I just finished reading a new Stephen King novel, Joyland. It's about a
college student and his summer working at a carnival. By King standards it was
very mild. It brought to mind the games and festivities I grew up with
living at a beach resort. I really liked the quote, it made me think.</div>
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Now that my children, have children I have taken to sharing their childhood
personalities with them. Their children are a lot like they were. My son was
extremely bright, determined, and straight forward. My daughter was charming
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I have countless stories, anecdotal's, and even their baby book quotes (
the bible of facts) to prove my points. They question whether these things ever
happened. Of course they happened. They happened the way I tell them 25-30
years ago. They don't remember. If I can add enough background info my son
usually says , ok I think I remember. My daughter, accepts the story, but has no
memory of it.</div>
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We had a phrase in kindergarten that was, " that's about the size, where
you put your eyes". That's what the past has come down to. We view the world
through our unique lenses. I see what I see, I hear what I hear, and that is
not necessarily what you see or hear. My memories, fiction for you even if you
lived them right next to me. Are you confused? He ain't Stephen King for
nothing.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553153215212086243noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170685779384983788.post-22012753858400193312013-10-28T04:09:00.000-07:002013-10-28T10:34:10.574-07:00I Really Hate The Kardashian's I was babysitting the adorable Baby B, and the TV was on. Some people talk on the
phone all day. Some people use the radio as company, I like to have the TV on.
It has always been that way for me. I started with Good Day New York. Rosanne
and Greg were discussing Kim Kardashian who had just received her third
engagement ring. They were also discussing her booty shot. For those of you
who do not watch, hear or read the papers this was a picture showing lots of
bottom, hiding her stomach and being blonde. She is now 33, and still playing
the young ingenue. I don't like that family. Their morals and values, and life
makes me nauseous. I think the family has cashed in on a name they don't deserve
to use. I think their mother uses them as a commodity, and sells to the highest
bidder. You know the word, I don't have to use it.
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Next came Queen Latifah, my new favorite. She mentioned Kim and Kanye in
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big fan of hers. I admire her clothes and talent.</div>
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After Queen Latifa, I went to Wendy Williams. Guess who she was
discussing?. I like Wendy, she speaks her mind. She has made a bet that Kim
Kardashian and Kanye West will never marry, She is willing to eat crow on
National TV if they do. Crow is now endangered and she will have to substitute
something else which she will add a lot of hot sauce too. You thought that show
was educational.</div>
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Next The View and Kim, was discussed again. I am presently reading Barbara
Walters autobiography and they try hard to keep the show tasteful. I think
Whoopy Goldberg would skip the whole discussion but you have to give the people
what they want. They seem to want more Kim, Kanye, Nori and Lamar Oden the drug
user. Poor poor little Kardashians what a complicated life they live, for all of us to see, hear and enjoy.</div>
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After that I took the baby for a walk. That night I had a dream/ nightmare
about the Kardashian's .. Bruce was fighting to return to the spotlight..... he asked me for help.
Maybe I will skip TV next week? What do you think? I hear Tori Spelling is very poor.</div>
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I don't talk to strangers. I don't say hello to random people, I don't
look at their eyes, I don't smile. I live in a small town. I guess I could, but
I don't. Maybe it's because I spent so many years working in dangerous
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A few mornings ago, Stormy and I were out for our very early morning walk
and there were four police cars and lights blinking, on the street. There was a
young man seated on the sidewalk next to a big book bag. The police were
chatting with each other. I was across the street but I clearly saw the young
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This morning we headed out and I was thinking about the chilly air, and
Stormy and babysitting later in the day. I sing a lot when I walk Stormy,
mostly to myself. I find each day comes with its own song. Not today, no
song. I passed the usual row of stores, and saw the young man. He was standing
in the door way of the shop I just passed, smoking a cigarette. I was startled
but did not stop. I have no wallet, or phone, only Stormy. Was I frightened?.
Not yet. We turned for home after Stormy's business was done. The young man
passed me, walked by the big Church on the block, and turned to see if I was
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I am thinking about this...this stranger on the street.</div>
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I had breakfast with friends I only see a few times a year. We discuss
life, families and the pursuit of happiness. This group of ladies share a more
extreme religious view then I do, so our topics are always interesting and
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As told to the group. My son is 44 years old. He lives in another city.
He has never been married. He barely earns a living. It is enough for him to
get by. He tells me he has met a young woman. She is 23 years old and he
believes she is interested in him. He has been wrong in the past. She is
marriage and baby minded. This is a terrible predicament.</div>
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I was listening carefully. I was thinking how happy this mother must be
that her son had possibly found someone to share his life with, and possibly
start a family with. This was not the case. She was worried that her son could
not afford a wife. He could not afford children, and he lived to far for her to
offer support. She was going to advise him to run, not walk away from this
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I was shocked, and dismayed. Don't you wish him happiness I asked? This
won't make him happy she said, trouble that is all this is! I did not stay at
breakfast much longer. Now I was distressed. Why did a 44 year old man need
his mother's permission to move forward in his life? Why would a mother
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During the few months I was home with my baby, I joined a moms group. Now that the babies are three or four months old, the conversations sound like “my baby will not <a href="http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sleep/" title="sleep">sleep</a> in the crib,” “my baby wakes up every three hours,” “my baby needs to be held all day.”<br />
From a recommendation, I read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Up-B%C3%A9b%C3%A9-Discovers-Parenting/dp/1594203334/?tag=psychcentral" target="_blank">Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting</a> when I was pregnant. The 2012 book is written by Pamela Druckerman, an American mom raising her baby in Paris. <br />
At first glance, I thought the book was a witty tongue-in-cheek story about neurotic Americans and cool Parisians. On second glance (and a second reading after I birthed the child), I realized this book unlocked the secrets of raising a happy, resilient adult.<br />
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Ms. Druckerman charmingly explains the many ways in which French children differ from American children. On the surface, it appears that American children are less patient, less polite and throw more tantrums. American parents may think it’s cute and innocent; their kids will grow out of it. And it is true, the child may eventually stop the behavior, but the coping skills (or lack of) have been firmly set in stone.<br />
I do not believe Druckerman was writing a book on human development, but to a social worker, it seems her observations directly relate to why so many American adults seek <a href="http://psychcentral.com/psychotherapy/" title="therapy">therapy</a>. Therapists’ offices are filled with adults who suffer from <a href="http://psychcentral.com/disorders/anxiety/" title="anxiety">anxiety</a>, <a href="http://psychcentral.com/disorders/depression/" title="depression">depression</a>, anger management issues, eating disorders or marital problems. Any psychoanalyst would tell you that many of these issues are deeply rooted in childhood.<br />
American parents seem overly worried that if their child hears “no” they will become angry and experience frustration and disappointment. On the contrary, the French believe that “no” saves children from the tyranny of their own desires. Caroline <br />
Thompson, a family psychologist in Paris whom Druckerman interviewed, stated what seems to be the overall view in France: “making kids face up to limitations and deal with frustration turns them into happier, more resilient people.” Isn’t that what every parent wants for their child?<br />
“French parents don’t worry that they’re going to damage their kids by frustrating them. To the contrary, they think their kids will be damaged if they can’t cope with frustration. They also treat coping with frustration as a core life skill. Their kids simply have to learn it. The parents would be remiss if they didn’t teach it.”<br />
Druckerman interviewed pediatrician and founder of Tribeca Pediatrics, Michel Cohen, a French doctor practicing in New York City. “My first intervention is to say, when your baby is born, just don’t jump on your kid at night,” Cohen says. <br />
“Give your baby a chance to self-soothe, don’t automatically respond, even from birth.” “Le pause,” as Druckerman coins it, is one of the main ways to gently induce frustration. The French believe “le pause” can start as early as two to three weeks old.<br />
Although “le pause” may sound like tough love for a infant, most American parents end up surrendering to the “cry it out” method at three to four months because their baby never learned to self-soothe. “Le pause” worked for me, although I did not consciously subscribe to this method. I think it was a combination of sleep deprivation and C-section recovery that created “le pause,” but it worked! “Le pause” creates babies who are content to snuggle alone in their cribs, babies who at a very young age learn to soothe themselves. <br />
And hopefully “le pause” creates adults who can cope with frustration, a skill that is extremely useful and necessary for success in work and relationships and dealing with the overall stressors of everyday life.</div>
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This story is about an ordinary village, with an ordinary store, named
Bakers. Bakers was a variety store. Before dollar stores and after five and
dimes, there were variety stores. It was a large store taking up most of the
block. When I moved to this town people said the supermarkets were just OK.
Lots of bagel and nail salons, but you really need to go to Bakers.</div>
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Bakers had long isles, and dim lights. No matter what I needed Bakers
seemed to have it. I bought index cards, plastic laminate, a crochet hook, and
knee highs. The prices were reasonable, put on with the sticky tape that never
comes off the plastic wrap. I hurried in and out of that store, even though I
wanted to see all the items in it. It was not a very welcoming store.</div>
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The reason it was not inviting was the people who worked there. The man
behind the counter ringing up the purchases was tall and thin. He had a bad
complexion and his teeth clearly needed a visit to the dentist. He answered my
questions in one word responses. Once he sent me down an isle to find an item
and when I turned he had left the register and was in back of me. Other people
worked in the store, I think. They all looked the same, or were the same
person I was never sure/ I always thought how the workers should get out of the
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The store was owned by Mr. Baker. I did see him a few times and he looked
like a customer not a worker. Sadly, the store closed. Mr. Baker's wife died
and he moved to Florida. The store remained empty for a long time, and then
rented by an organization. There was a tragic accident and a child was killed
in the store. A car slammed through the window. The store remains empty though
it has new windows, new lighting, and a new entrance.</div>
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anything. This is an early childhood educator's talent. Today I am bringing you
3 fast , simple terrific recipes. I found them all on the Internet and will
include the link to the articles and complete directions. I think they are
great, hope you do too!</div>
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1. Weight Watchers muffins. 1 box cake mix, any brand or flavor, the
chocolate were terrific. Add 1 can pumpkin, all natural, not the pie filling,
and 1 cup water and bake. This is a 2 point muffin, or about 120 calories. No
eggs, filling and fiber too!</div>
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olds. Does this mean 30 is the new 10? The first time I heard this wisdom, my
cousin was sharing his wonderful Florida life, with our younger relatives. He
turned to me and said, " Judy don't you agree"? My answer, "I wish someone
would tell my back"!</div>
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face, and have cosmetic surgery, I suspect your body will still know the truth,
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his hair was really gray. He was still a great dancer, singer and entertainer
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certainly be nice to be appreciated and honored for your age and wisdom. Think
what I could save on wrinkle creams alone? My New Jersey cousin and I had a
lengthy discussion about the show Pippin and the role of the Grandmother. Her
memorable line, " maybe if I refuse to grow old, I can stay young till I die"
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">who has been with us
for many years. No one knows for sure</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">how old he was, since
his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">tape. He will be
remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">- Knowing when to come
in out of the rain;</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">- Why the early bird
gets the worm;</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">- Life isn't always
fair;</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">- And maybe it was my
fault.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Common Sense lived by
simple,</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">sound financial
policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">strategies (adults,
not children, are in charge).</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">His health</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">began to deteriorate
rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">were set in place.
Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">for kissing a
classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">lunch; and a teacher
fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">his
condition.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Common Sense lost
ground when</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">parents attacked
teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">do in disciplining
their unruly children.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">It declined even
further when schools were required to get parental consent to
administer</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">sun lotion or an
aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">student became
pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Common Sense lost the
will to</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">live as the churches
became businesses; and criminals received better</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">treatment than their
victims.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Common Sense took a
beating</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">when you couldn't
defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">burglar could sue you
for assault.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Common Sense finally
gave up</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">the will to live,
after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">coffee was hot. She
spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">huge
settlement.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Common Sense was
preceded in death,</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">-by his parents, Truth
and Trust,</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">-by his wife,
Discretion,</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">-by his daughter,
Responsibility,</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">-and by his son,
Reason.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">He is survived by his
5 stepbrothers;</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">- I Know My
Rights</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">- I Want It
Now</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">- Someone Else Is To
Blame</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">- I'm A
Victim</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">- Pay me for Doing
Nothing</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Not many attended his
funeral because so few realized he was gone.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="ecxmsonormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">If you still remember
him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
</div>
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<span family="SANSSERIF" lang="0" ptsize="10" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><i></i></span> </div>
=Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553153215212086243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170685779384983788.post-38361396434166620332013-09-19T14:49:00.000-07:002013-09-19T14:52:38.335-07:00Vacations Are A Great Place To Make New Friends!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We took a wonderful trip this summer, and were lucky enough to meet interesting, and exciting new friends. This is a guest blog from my new friend Zulekha. We found we shared many things including baby sitting grandchildren, and worries about our adult children. Thank you for being my guest blogger!!!</span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love to
travel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since I cannot travel all the
time due to lack of money or time, I watch House Hunters International Show on
HGTV channel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of the people on show
who are relocating want to get away from high stress lifestyle of west or
wherever they are living. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I relocated to USA 35+ years ago from India
for better life for me and my family. It is still dream of may be some people to
relocate in West for better life. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Is grass always
greener on other side?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Zulekha </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553153215212086243noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170685779384983788.post-61251426091813230752013-09-16T04:48:00.000-07:002013-09-17T16:17:02.280-07:00The People In The Movies Are Crazy<div>
We waited to buy our tickets for an afternoon movie. The patron at the
booth was having a lively conversation with the ticket clerk. Two seniors
catching up on old times, slowly. A whole line of people waited, did I
care?</div>
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</div>
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<div>
We entered the theatre, a woman was upset. The commercials and
advertisements were on but there was sound but no picture. " Where is the
picture"? asked a very annoyed woman. The truth I didn't miss the pictures, it
was restful...</div>
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<div>
</div>
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<div>
Next in, was another couple. The man was on his cell phone. " Don't talk
on the cell phone, in the movies" said another movie goer." Why not" ? " It's
not like the picture is on"! I said nothing because I did not care.</div>
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It was about this time I took a stroll to the ladies room. We couldn't
find the ticket stub- who would have checked anyway? When I returned there was
still no picture. The lady called to me, did I speak to the manager about the
picture? No I answered I went to the bathroom. " You should have found him maybe
you could have gotten this mess straightened out." I wonder what that
meant.</div>
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</div>
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<div>
The movie, sound and picture started 5 minutes late. The people behind me
ate candy for 2 hours crinkling their wrappers, loudly. I enjoyed the movie but
let's face it, the people in the movies are crazy, and yes I cared.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553153215212086243noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170685779384983788.post-74929693969868191572013-09-09T11:33:00.002-07:002013-09-09T11:33:37.210-07:00My First Special Guest Blogger!I am delighted that my first guest blogger is my daughter, Jill. I spent many happy months reading her blog, Bridelines not so many years ago. As mothers we forgot those early, challenges...<br />
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In hindsight, maternity leave was boot camp and bliss all wrapped up in one.”
“The Milk Memos”<br />
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<div style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">
I haven’t blogged
since 2009. My best friend and I were blogging about weddings – the horrors,
the drama, the humor and the cost of being a bridesmaid..1, 3 or 7 times. We
hoped to get a book deal out of the gig, but apparently the wedding market is
too saturated with books, at least that is what the publishers told our agent.
Alas, we gave up. Partly because we ran out of topics, but mostly because
people stopped getting married and started having babies. I am now sitting in
the same office I blogged from in 2009 as the mother of an almost 3 month old
baby boy.</div>
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<div style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">
The first month of
maternity leave felt like I was studying for the Bar Exam all over again…except
there was no end test date. No after exam party to celebrate all my nights of 3
hour sleep, my crying fits and lack of confidence. However, one day that all
seemed to change. Of course, sometimes I still have disrupted sleep and some
crying fits, but now they are over leaving my baby to go back to work, not
because my hormones are attacking my husband’s every word. </div>
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<div style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">
I was really sad for
camp maternity to end. It reminded me of the last days of sleep away camp,
where my friends and I cried and reminisced, knowing we could never relive the
moments, we'd only have the memories.</div>
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<div style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">
It is my fourth day
back at work. I am sad because I won't be able to see my baby all day every day,
but part of me knows that is ok and possibly for the best. It is definitely the
best in terms of paying for college, but also maybe the best for my sanity and
his growth. I never envisioned myself as a stay at home mom. I am a terrible
cook, dislike cleaning and can only pretend to enjoy cheery music classes for so
long. But the other reason I am sad is because I made wonderful new friends.
My neighborhood in Brooklyn is like a summer camp for moms. We’d meet in the
park, on my roof, at yoga classes and discuss our babies, our good days, our bad
days and our questions and concerns. It was a much needed support system and I
can't thank them enough for their love and support. </div>
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<div style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">
I wish I could return
to camp next summer. At least I can hope for a camp reunion. Jill</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553153215212086243noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170685779384983788.post-2948486069698404902013-09-04T14:49:00.001-07:002013-11-11T10:49:54.471-08:00My Coworker The Convicted Child Molester<br />
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<div>
This blog is about a man I worked with in my last years of teaching. I
came to the school, not knowing anyone. It felt strange for a long time. One
of the teachers I worked with closely was in his 30's. he was a family man. His
children were young, so was his wife. I thought he had a nice manner in the
classroom. I have never seen a more organized or neater educator. His name is
Simon.</div>
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<div>
First and third impressions can be deceiving. Sadly people do not wear
signs stating their real intentions. How wonderful if we could look into the
hearts and see their true natures. Some of my second graders became his third
graders. Some moved up to fourth grade with him..When the children both boys and
girls starting telling the counselors and parents about inappropriate touching
and suggestive language, the school began to investigate.</div>
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<div>
The scandal broke, and many students came forward. It was an ugly time for
all. I could not believe the allegations. I spent many hours in that
classroom, He was my friend and coworker. I spoke to reliable people and they
insisted the stories were credible. The evidence was damning. Most of the staff
believed he was guilty.</div>
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<div>
Time passed and he was convicted, and will serve jail time. I believe in
truth and courts and the justice system. I cry for my students and innocence
lost, which is never found I wish I could have protected them. How could I
have been so wrong?<br />
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</td><td><div class="gig-counter gig-share-counter gig-counter-$rid gig-counter-right" id="horizontal-reaction0-count" style="background-image: url("http://cdn.gigya.com/gs/GetSprite.ashx?path=%2FshareBar%2Fbutton%2Fbutton%5Bleft%2Cright%5DImg%5Bup%2Cover%5D.png%7C2%2C20%5E%2FshareBar%2Fbutton%2FrightCountImg.png%7C38%2C20%5E%2Fsharebar%2Ficons%2F%5Bfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cpinterest%2Cgoogle-plusone%2Cstumbleupon%2Clinkedin%2Cdigg%2Cemail%5D.png%7C16%2C16"); background-position: -8px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; height: 20px; line-height: 20px; position: static; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; width: 38px;">
<span class="gig-counter-text gig-share-counter-text gig-counter-text-right gig-share-counter-text-right" id="horizontal-reaction0-count-value">95</span></div>
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</td><td id="horizontal-reaction1-right"></td></tr>
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</td><td><div class="gig-counter gig-share-counter gig-counter-$rid gig-counter-right" id="horizontal-reaction1-count" style="background-image: url("http://cdn.gigya.com/gs/GetSprite.ashx?path=%2FshareBar%2Fbutton%2Fbutton%5Bleft%2Cright%5DImg%5Bup%2Cover%5D.png%7C2%2C20%5E%2FshareBar%2Fbutton%2FrightCountImg.png%7C38%2C20%5E%2Fsharebar%2Ficons%2F%5Bfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cpinterest%2Cgoogle-plusone%2Cstumbleupon%2Clinkedin%2Cdigg%2Cemail%5D.png%7C16%2C16"); background-position: -8px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; height: 20px; line-height: 20px; position: static; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; width: 38px;">
<span class="gig-counter-text gig-share-counter-text gig-counter-text-right gig-share-counter-text-right" id="horizontal-reaction1-count-value">7</span></div>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td id="horizontal-reaction2-left"></td><td id="horizontal-reaction2-icon" style="-ms-zoom: 1; background-repeat: repeat-x; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;"><div id="horizontal-reaction2-pinterest_img" style="background-image: url("http://cdn.gigya.com/gs/GetSprite.ashx?path=%2FshareBar%2Fbutton%2Fbutton%5Bleft%2Cright%5DImg%5Bup%2Cover%5D.png%7C2%2C20%5E%2FshareBar%2Fbutton%2FrightCountImg.png%7C38%2C20%5E%2Fsharebar%2Ficons%2F%5Bfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cpinterest%2Cgoogle-plusone%2Cstumbleupon%2Clinkedin%2Cdigg%2Cemail%5D.png%7C16%2C16"); background-position: -78px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; height: 16px; line-height: 16px; position: static; width: 16px;">
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</td><td id="horizontal-reaction2-right"></td></tr>
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</div>
</td><td><div class="gig-counter gig-share-counter gig-counter-$rid gig-counter-right" id="horizontal-reaction2-count" style="background-image: url("http://cdn.gigya.com/gs/GetSprite.ashx?path=%2FshareBar%2Fbutton%2Fbutton%5Bleft%2Cright%5DImg%5Bup%2Cover%5D.png%7C2%2C20%5E%2FshareBar%2Fbutton%2FrightCountImg.png%7C38%2C20%5E%2Fsharebar%2Ficons%2F%5Bfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cpinterest%2Cgoogle-plusone%2Cstumbleupon%2Clinkedin%2Cdigg%2Cemail%5D.png%7C16%2C16"); background-position: -8px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; height: 20px; line-height: 20px; position: static; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; width: 38px;">
<span class="gig-counter-text gig-share-counter-text gig-counter-text-right gig-share-counter-text-right" id="horizontal-reaction2-count-value">0</span></div>
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<div id="horizontal-reaction3" style="line-height: 1px;">
<div id="___plusone_0" style="display: inline-block; float: none; font-size: 1px; height: 20px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-indent: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 32px;">
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</td><td id="horizontal-reaction4-right"></td></tr>
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</div>
</div>
</td><td style="-ms-zoom: 1; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap;"><div class="gig-button-container gig-button-container-count-none gig-button-container-linkedin gig-button-container-linkedin-count-none gig-share-button-container">
<div alt="" class="gig-button gig-share-button gig-button-up gig-button-count-none" id="horizontal-reaction5" title="">
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</td><td id="horizontal-reaction5-right"></td></tr>
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<div alt="" class="gig-button gig-share-button gig-button-up gig-button-count-none" id="horizontal-reaction6" title="">
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<div alt="" class="gig-button gig-share-button gig-button-up gig-button-count-none" id="horizontal-reaction7" title="">
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<tr><td id="horizontal-reaction7-left"></td><td id="horizontal-reaction7-icon" style="-ms-zoom: 1; background-repeat: repeat-x; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;"><div id="horizontal-reaction7-email_img" style="background-image: url("http://cdn.gigya.com/gs/GetSprite.ashx?path=%2FshareBar%2Fbutton%2Fbutton%5Bleft%2Cright%5DImg%5Bup%2Cover%5D.png%7C2%2C20%5E%2FshareBar%2Fbutton%2FrightCountImg.png%7C38%2C20%5E%2Fsharebar%2Ficons%2F%5Bfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cpinterest%2Cgoogle-plusone%2Cstumbleupon%2Clinkedin%2Cdigg%2Cemail%5D.png%7C16%2C16"); background-position: -158px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; height: 16px; line-height: 16px; position: static; width: 16px;">
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td align="center" style="text-align: center;"><div class="gig-counter gig-share-counter gig-counter-$rid gig-counter-top" id="vertical-reaction0-count" style="background-image: url("http://cdn.gigya.com/gs/GetSprite.ashx?path=%2FshareBar%2Fbutton%2Fbutton%5Bleft%2Cright%5DImg%5Bup%2Cover%5D.png%7C2%2C20%5E%2FshareBar%2Fbutton%2FtopCountImg.png%7C55%2C37%5E%2Fsharebar%2Ficons%2F%5Bfacebook%2Ctwitter%2Cpinterest%2Cgoogle-plusone%2Cstumbleupon%2Clinkedin%2Cdigg%2Cemail%5D.png%7C16%2C16"); background-position: -8px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; height: 37px; line-height: 37px; position: static; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; width: 55px;">
<span class="gig-counter-text gig-share-counter-text gig-counter-text-top gig-share-counter-text-top" id="vertical-reaction0-count-value">95</span></div>
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</td></tr>
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<span class="gig-counter-text gig-share-counter-text gig-counter-text-top gig-share-counter-text-top" id="vertical-reaction1-count-value">7</span></div>
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<span class="gig-counter-text gig-share-counter-text gig-counter-text-top gig-share-counter-text-top" id="vertical-reaction2-count-value">0</span></div>
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</td><td id="vertical-reaction2-right"></td></tr>
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<div id="vertical-reaction3" style="line-height: 1px;">
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A Queens teacher was convicted of molesting five of his students over three years within view of their classmates, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown announced Wednesday.<br />
Hulking sexual predator Simon Watts abused four girls and one boy, all ranging from 8 to 10 years old, during class time while he taught them in third and fourth grades at Public School 15.<br />
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The 41-year-old pervert fondled them and forced them to touch his genitals, and then threatened them not to tell anyone. The sick acts took place while he was a teacher at the Springfield Gardens school between September 2007 and March 2010.<br />
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After the two-week trial concluded, Watts was convicted of three counts of second-degree sexual conduct against a child, two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, one count of forcible touching and five counts of endangering the welfare of a child.<br />
Watts, who had been free on $200,000 bail since shortly after his arrest in April 2010, had his bail revoked and was ordered remanded. He has been terminated by the Department of Education.<br />
Watts, who began working as a city substitute teacher in 2000, faces up to 35 years in prison when he is sentenced July 22. His lawyer, Amy Marion, did not respond to a request for comment.</div>
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GOOD NEWS THE TOWN GAVE MY MOTHER THE PERMIT AND REFUNDED MY $150 DOLLARS...............The power of prayer? the pen? a sympathetic employee? <br />
Have a great summer, I will return in the fall, love Judy<br />
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I am writing this letter for my mother. My mother is a senior citizen. She has an alarm system in her home for many many years. She no longer feels safe in her own home. At her request, she had her alarm company install central systems. She and the police will be alerted if there is a break-in. This gave her an added sense of security.</div>
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Recently her alarm went off. It was only then that we became aware that she had not filed a permit for the central system. She was fined a considerable amount of money. She will happily pay the permit fee, but feels she did nothing to deserve the hefty fine. I am sure you are aware of what living here costs, and the high price our seniors pay for everything.</div>
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Please cancel the fine. She will happily pay for the permit. Please give this daughter some peace and closure on this matter. I do believe in happy endings.</div>
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SO FAR NO RESPONSE!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553153215212086243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170685779384983788.post-35022469694227865962013-05-28T09:15:00.003-07:002013-05-28T09:19:27.903-07:00Do You Find People Fresh These Days?<br />
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Do you find people fresh these days? Not the kind of fresh that Febreeze
brings, but having a fresh attitude? By the way I do not understand how Febreeze
works, or what it does to the lungs as we all breathe in chemicals from a spray
bottle? Why are we inhaling this pollution by choice? I digress. I think adults
have become sassy, rude, and fresh.</div>
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This morning I noticed my mail deliver about 15 minutes early. We get
morning mail and it was a nice, early surprise. This is a new mail carrier.
Our former mail carrier, James was a temporary carrier. He was temporary for a
few years. He was lovely, sweet, helpful even played with Stormy, who now loves
mail carriers. Our new carrier was busy talking with the Orkin, pest control
man. They were having a fine conversation. I asked if I could get my mail, and
he answered no it's not finished yet/ I stood patiently and said nothing. He
went back to distributing the mail in the box we pick it up in. He said you have
an angry expression on your face. You should be happy I came early!. FRESH,
FRESH, FRESH. I could not help it, I answered, "yes but I am still getting the
mail at the same time". He handed me the mail and said, see you did not have to
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I originally planned to be a High School art teacher, but to be honest I
found the big kids, big of body and big of mouths. Kindergartners are a lot of
things but fresh, is not one of them. My children were never fresh. not to us
at least. My daughter said I have such a strong personality that it was never
worth the energy/ My son was not a mouthy kid, both kid have many friends, good
social skills. I am grateful we did not do rude, arrogant and fresh teenagers.
I realize society, morals and what is acceptable has changed, but a fresh mail
carrier. Give me strength!<br />
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I am pacing. I am a pacer, the bigger the room the better. I am waiting
for a phone call after the doctor's visit. It's family and it's personal and it
counts. I do breathing exercises. Dr. Oz taught me how, you take a breath hold
it and let it release. It works great when I am not nervous or upset. Not so
well when I need it to work. Control your breathing, slow your heart
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I'll do exercises, stretches, lunges light weights. My body obeys my mind
is elsewhere, my mind is on the phone that does not ring. I hope I do not sprain
anything. Maybe this is not a good idea. Old movies, I will watch something
engaging , something light. My favorite old musicals, or Star trek, or Lord of
the Rings, comfort movies. Can I find Moonstruck, Cher will understand. GiGi
Paris, 1900., Gypsy, and mamma Rose. I stare at the screen. I have my own
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When is the call coming? Where is the news? Hot herbal tea, with
honey that is what I need. It tastes bitter, not what I want. My friends have
suggested I take up drinking. I agree- but not today, maybe not ever. So I
wait, I pray a little. I ask for help to be a more patient person, a better
person, less emotional, more logical. Help me , please make everything right.
Fear, prayer, tears... a perfect fit. Stress will kill you, ask any
mother.<br />
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