Are your 7 statements meant to be sequentially supporting?

Cuz they're kinda all over the place, logically speaking.

Let me clarify.....I am not in opposition to your claim, but only in the logical argument itself.

Just when you thought it was safe to trust your government, the Department of Homeland Security decides to go after people for no reason!! the DHS released a nine page warning to Law Enforcement about the possible surge in right wing extremism! things to look for in people you know: supports a 3rd party candidate(like Ron Paul), owns a gun(legally), is a veteran(like 25 million people), served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan(like a few million troops), has a strong opinion on a political topic(like Abortion or immigration) and/or favors a strong state/local government over the Federal government(like the Governor and Texas Legislature). if you know anyone like this, notify Janet Napolitano, Secretary of DHS!! this is how Timothy McVeigh got started!!!
sadly, i'm not kidding! the Head of the American Legion is pissed that the DHS said that Veterans are potential domestic terrorists!! Madam Secretary said that DHS honors those who have served and will try to make time for the A.L. Commander next week...after being vetted and a cavity search.

Blog courtesy of my friend, Gary in Indiana

Alrighty then.

"Of course I won't tell the mods...."

Yeah.....I can only guess as you have only referred to that lifestyle as "the lifestyle".....

Does it really matter the reason? He's going elsewhere.....that's the bottom line.

Better to know this now, hon. You'll be glad this man is history when you meet the one you will be with for the rest of your life.

...wearing only the ears...

Drinks Thunderbird in a Big Gulp cup.

How come you get all the fun?

What are they called again?......

Can I borrow some extra-medium tampons?

Pretty much forever.

I was just gonna say that exact thing!!

Dan?


I'm pregnant.

****in' A, Lexy!!!

I answer the phones here.....among other things. But I always give the person the option of voicemail, written msg....or just call back later.....

I don't agree with the "letting them choose their own punishment" idea. You have to know your children well enough to know what their currency is. What's important to them? And what will cause them pain and distress if they lose it? Then you have the formula for causing them some good and painful consequences. Also depends on how old they are. If they are young....time out works pretty good. When they get older....you can get much more creative and evil when it comes to finding ways to initiating great regret within them for whatever it was they have done.

Remember....the key is to make sure they know that it's THEM that causes them to suffer the consequences....not you. You have no choice but to discipline them.

Example: Little Johnny doesn't clean up his room. He knows he is suppose to, but he doesn't. You happen to know that he loves to go to the ice cream shop with the family for ice cream sundaes. When you come home and discover he has not cleaned his room...you say "Hey everybody!! Let's go to the ice cream shop!! Has everyone done their chores?" So everyone goes...even Little Johnny. But Little Johnny doesn't get an ice cream sundae. He gets to sit there and watch everyone else eat theirs. And is it your fault.....nope. And do you think that he'll clean up his room next time? You bet he will.

I'm suppose to be working, but I'm typing this here instead.

Take control. There is no alternative.

Just always remain calm and don't raise your voice. It's important for them to know they cannot control you (causing you to become upset) by misbehaving. When discipline is necessary...simply assign it and let them know that they are responsible for the consequences of their actions. If they misbehave...it is they who have caused the disciplinary action....not you. There's never a need for shouting or losing control of yourself at any point.

Nope.