It's good to see he inherited his moral compass from his mother. Read more
midwesternmom
midwesternmom
I am a terrible mom because we have a huge open house on Black Friday for everyone who wants to hang out and not shop, or needs to recover from shopping. My kids are getting an experience this year as a present (train trip, hotel stay, aquarium, Legotown, etc) instead of more plastic crap. And I keep reminding my 6… Read more
Jinx, poke, you owe me a Coke. Read more
Well, as long as all the kids are singing "It's a Hard Knock Life" while they clean, I'm all for it. Newt Gingrich, turning our country into a sappy musical. Read more
If you like weights, try kettle bells. They are so fun and you feel real badass swinging them around. And they blast off backfat like it never even existed. Read more
I don't have a problem with her not aspiring to be a waitress forever. Maybe some of the kids heard, "I am working hard to pay my way through college. You can do it to, and college is possible even if your family cannot afford it." That is not a bad lesson at all. Read more
I love this site for these moments-it's safe and people can be honest and it validates so much of our experiences. I never sought after my memories, but I let them develop as they wanted so I could trust their validity. It did change my life, and I am a different person now after the therapy that resulted, but I am… Read more
You posted a valid question in a polite manner. Your experience isn't trivial, because you still seeking clarity about your own experience. Read more
I have the other perspective. I was sexually abused, suppressed it until my twenties, then had it all flood out when my abuser became ill. Trust me, if it is real you will know. From talking to other survivors, we all had this moment of clarity where it just clicked together and the words matched how our bodies felt.… Read more
Congratulations on coming out to your mom. This must be. A tremendous relief with all the holiday stuff ahead, and you get to be yourself. Read more
It is my son's favorite, and the Mr and I still cry every time the adopted aliens save the day. And, if that is your own cat in the photo, I want to scratch that white chin. Read more
I am sorry that you experienced this, and infuriated that he is an employee of the bus company. That has to be hard to deal with when you are away from family. Read more
Nautical had those colors featured a few years back. Try overstock and EBay. Read more
Jinx, poke, you owe me a Coke. Read more
"Winner's Church?" Seriously? Is Charlie Sheen a freaking Deacon there? Read more
Whenever they come on the radio, it still makes me smile. They were so silly and happy to just be performing. Read more
The Republicans tried this stupidity in 2008 and, as I recall, most people could tell the difference between Hillary Rodham-Clinton and Sarah Palin. Read more
The elves are coming for you. And they are not bringing cookies. Read more
I immediately heard in my head, "Killing me softly with his song, killing me softly, with his words killing my whole life, with his words, killing me softly, with his song." Read more
I love the photos—the play of primary colors between the shirt, cowl, and lipstick makes everything pop. Read more