en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/2571179 Comments by chaoswhimsy&euphoria http://crasstalk.com/2013/12/thursday-open-thread-104/#IDComment770820088 That's very wise and thoughtful on her behalf. Having a special day is an important self esteem booster that no child should be without. Even if it's just singing Happy Birthday in the classroom. My family was always generous (I'm Jewish anyway) but it's not the same. I had my first birthday party last year after all the Christmas festivities were over. I guess it was worth the wait. Fri, 20 Dec 2013 01:13:23 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/12/thursday-open-thread-104/#IDComment770820088 http://crasstalk.com/2013/12/thursday-open-thread-104/#IDComment770804523 Was your sister born on Christmas? I was. Sucks. Fri, 20 Dec 2013 00:30:31 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/12/thursday-open-thread-104/#IDComment770804523 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/monday-open-thread-83/#IDComment667758069 I'm really sorry. I got fired last spring. I'm not a kid any more and it's gotten pretty scary at times. I don't think my prospects of ever getting another job look good. I stayed away from here for quite a while because I was just too depressed. Ironically my former employer had a generous retirement plan and that has given me a little in the bank. But it won't last long. I know this sounds crazy but I didn't realize I was getting older. It kind of sneaked up on me. Know that you are not alone. We're always here and we love you. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 05:42:32 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/monday-open-thread-83/#IDComment667758069 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/sunday-open-thread-97/#IDComment666904003 An upper? I don't even drink coffee any more. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:37:45 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/sunday-open-thread-97/#IDComment666904003 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/sunday-open-thread-97/#IDComment666903111 Twelve is a little early but otherwise I had a great time in middle school. And the whole term "low rent." I'm paying about 1/2 the market value on a two bedroom house. The term is supposed to be an insult but it reads more like "kiss my ass." Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:36:02 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/sunday-open-thread-97/#IDComment666903111 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/sunday-open-thread-97/#IDComment666901970 Oh you're right of course. The image of the male in the video was still visible and I got confused. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:32:45 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/sunday-open-thread-97/#IDComment666901970 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/sunday-open-thread-97/#IDComment666892678 I just got up. Thank you Zoloft. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:05:11 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/sunday-open-thread-97/#IDComment666892678 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/sunday-open-thread-97/#IDComment666892513 He probably thinks his reflection is another duck. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:04:38 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/sunday-open-thread-97/#IDComment666892513 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658967898 You sure are ;) Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:42:13 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658967898 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658967514 Everyone is different. Every relationship is different. And sometimes people even evolve. We divorced 16 years ago. Now we're the best of friends. Go figure. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:41:25 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658967514 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658891235 Another comment you made had to do with documenting incidents. That's just what I was doing when I got fired a year ago. The job market is tough but nothing is worth diminishing your life for. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:03:43 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658891235 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658890068 Oh it's probably poison. But I only use my stove as a way station on my way to the refrigerator. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:01:32 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658890068 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658886013 It's a lie. They're growing pot down there. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:53:10 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658886013 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658884398 Sounds like a generally unhappy situation that you should get out of all together. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:49:50 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658884398 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658879707 Tip #2. Used dryer sheets clean things easily. I get discouraged easy. One dryer sheet cleaned the grease off the top of my stove with little effort. This tip has probably been around for years and I just never noticed. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:40:05 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658879707 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658878434 Yes I think that was it. My daughter got road burn from a motorcycle accident and used it too. But go with what your doctor recommends. I had two c sections with big babies. I wish they had it years ago. But I would have needed it by the gallon. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:37:28 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658878434 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658877034 I was married to a man 9 years younger than me. It is good to age in tandem. To share a generation. But that's something that may not be evident for many years. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:34:47 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658877034 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658872503 Age is something that may come up in the future. If the relationship is successful, a driver's license or birth certificate may come up. But a smattering of weight adjustment is ok. After all, under no circumstance should you weigh yourself in front of someone. Unless it's not an issue. Then the heck with ya. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:26:07 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658872503 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658849508 I would go with the truth. Although guys do lie. About their height, their weight. their hair. Anything that has to do with the word "proportionate." Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:35:27 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658849508 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658847185 I'm so sorry. I fell chasing a dog down the street and got a gash over my eyebrow. I used some stuff that did diminish the scar. Now for the life of me I can't remember the name. But it does help. Thinking of you. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:29:51 +0000 http://crasstalk.com/2013/06/home-sweet-home-opening-thread/#IDComment658847185