Hi Debbie, I haven't been here in MONTHS and this post of yours is the first I see. I went back and read all your posts to find out how you are. Bless your heart!!!! You are going through something very tough, but very courageously! I admire you and how you are showing strength of character through ...

This situation was expected. Last spring I read a report by a group in Europe which said come August or September the USA would be in bad financial shape, stocks, banks, etc. Well, here we are, right on time as the think-tank expected. I personally don't think it's going to get better, either, anyti...

cbl4ever wrote: im only 19 but ill be 20 sunday i sooo can't wait

I'd love to be 19 again.........sigh.
I'm one of the elderly on here. Sigh again.

Found an interesting article in the NY Times. The author is a Princeton University professor of economics:

Is History Siding With Obama’s Economic Plan?
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/31/busin ... ew.html?em

It's art, not a religious symbol. There were many, many crucifixions in the days of the Romans. I personally do not care for it (not a fan of frogs as art objects) but it's not blasphemous.

I don't think I would have tried it. Would have been my loss, too.

Sorry that your summer is almost over, Laura, and what a mess with the secretaries! They probably just didn't bother to read the label.

I usually save them as long as I can.......

Well....it's Tuesday and I found this thread and the stories uplifting. Found myself smiling at most of these, including the perfume lady.

Terrific photos, and I loved your commentary!

The new style looks great on her!

Hi Kathy, from another Kathy! And....to make it even more remarkable, I was born/raised in Texas. And my initials are mkc. How much closer can we get??

Welcome to ACOT!

Laura, I love your necklace/beads. Did you make that????

Sounds like you all had a great, great day! And....woo hoo for the "Stick Gals!" (I was (am???) a Stick Gal, too!)

Such great photos of you all, and you're all so bright and smiling!

These are all great!!!! Why is it, though, when I'm just getting some scrappy mojo, and am inspired by such wonderful challenges that I have to go on vacation, far away from my stuff, and so probably won't be able to do many of these???? why is that?????

Cute. Would be fun to use for someone who is "into" Zodiak things.

Oh, THANK YOU for the good laugh!!!! My fav? The "fine, be dat way" one. That's too much!

I am. I'm currently on hold with Northwest Airlines, so checking the message board while on hold.

I hate being on hold. Good thing I have on my headset.

You have a wonderful reason to brag!!! He's such a cutie; congratulations!

The ladies are giving you straight advice. Consistency, time outs, zero tolerance. It takes work to be an effective parent, but it can be done! Hang in there, and be firm!