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3-23-23, 1:00pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread The Daily Rave in Dailies and Challenges

My sister lives in a very nice suburb of Chicago but I have always hated driving there and wouldn’t live there. Her career took her there and she...

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3-23-23, 12:58pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Committee member for historic house in Creating Community, SL Events

I am not surprised that they aren’t going to buy it. Certainly doesn’t seem worth it to the little town at that price.

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3-23-23, 12:32pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread The Daily Rave in Dailies and Challenges

I am a mid size town person. I don’t like living in a small town and I can’t imagine living in a huge city either.

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3-23-23, 12:28pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Maybe There Really Is Hope in Simple Public Policy

From what I have read Putin wanted the parts of Ukraine where the people are Russian, speak Russian and want to be part of Russia. Now I also hate...

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3-23-23, 12:24pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread geriatricians in Health & Health Care

That’s awful Tybee that you need a referral for specialists. I don’t here but it can be a 6 month wait and my doctor said she can’t get a patient in...

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3-22-23, 4:59pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread geriatricians in Health & Health Care

Roger, a few years ago I researched studies in Pub Med but didn’t keep them.

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3-22-23, 4:51pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Maybe There Really Is Hope in Simple Public Policy

Catherine, I agree that there’s 2 sides to the story of Ukraine. My DIL’s family lives in Poland and they are glad they joined nato because...

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3-22-23, 4:43pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread geriatricians in Health & Health Care

Statins negatively impact cognitive functioning. You couldn’t pay me to take one. They are only effective for men with previous heart attacks. If you...

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3-19-23, 6:41pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread geriatricians in Health & Health Care

I love my doctor and have been seeing her for 26 years. She is in her late 50’s. She orders blood work yearly.

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3-18-23, 8:59pm

gimmethesimplelife replied to a thread Trump-related civil unrest this week? in Simple Public Policy

We all know my take on DJT. No need to revisit that. All I will say is that between a possible indictment of Trump, possible rioting by what...

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3-18-23, 8:56pm

gimmethesimplelife replied to a thread Maybe there really is no hope..... in Simple Public Policy

Don't drop dead of shock, IL, but I completely agree with your last paragraph. As you know I focus on illegal misdeeds by police - but I honestly...

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3-17-23, 2:13pm

gimmethesimplelife replied to a thread Maybe there really is no hope..... in Simple Public Policy

It's not cherry picking to be aghast and to give up on this country. There is no excuse whatsoever that this happened in the first place. I have...

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3-17-23, 10:11am

gimmethesimplelife started a thread Maybe there really is no hope..... in Simple Public Policy

I am really busy these days and have not kept up with much news other than the banking crisis. Until yesterday. Apparently 7 police officers in...

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3-16-23, 7:02pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread The Daily Rave in Dailies and Challenges

I count calories which is similar to WW. I eat 1600 day to maintain plus I exercise 4-5 times a week. Good luck Tradd.,

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3-13-23, 10:20am

gimmethesimplelife started a thread SVB Collapse in Simple Public Policy

What's your take on the SVB Collapse and what it means (or doesn't mean) for the US economy? Rob

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3-13-23, 12:11am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread 40 Hours Decluttering Using Flylady's Timer Method - March 3 - May 24, 2023 in Organizing Your Life

I knew you had a daughter and kids inherently have stuff.

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3-11-23, 12:33pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Unanimous House Vote in Simple Public Policy

That’s good news!!

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3-10-23, 12:58pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread 40 Hours Decluttering Using Flylady's Timer Method - March 3 - May 24, 2023 in Organizing Your Life

EJ, it’s only possible because I live alone. Luckily the dogs aren’t hoarders:)). I think you have made excellent progress through the years.

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3-10-23, 12:35pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Biden’s First Veto in Simple Public Policy

IL, I am agreeing with you a lot lately:)).

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3-9-23, 4:04pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread "Drag Queen Story Time"at the public library in Simple Public Policy

I totally agree with both of you IL and Catherine. It’s adult entertainment and not suitable for kids.

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3-6-23, 6:47pm

gimmethesimplelife replied to a thread Lori LightFoot OUT in Chi town in Simple Public Policy

I'm not 100 percent against a woke agenda but it needs to produce concrete results. Lightfoot did not produce results, a fact which I find...

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3-6-23, 6:44pm

gimmethesimplelife replied to a thread Lori LightFoot OUT in Chi town in Simple Public Policy

Yes. I have heard this, too. Another mayor I'd love to see voted out is Ted Wheeler in Portland. He has failed to address growing crime rates,...

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3-6-23, 6:38pm

gimmethesimplelife replied to a thread Lori LightFoot OUT in Chi town in Simple Public Policy

No need to be shocked. Her being ousted bad nothing to do with being an African American lesbian. It had to do with the failure to produce positive...

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3-6-23, 10:48am

gimmethesimplelife replied to a thread Lori LightFoot OUT in Chi town in Simple Public Policy

I'm actually glad that she's out. Chicago has many problems and Lori Lightfoot and her "woke" agenda did not help matters. I do however appreciate...

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3-5-23, 5:12pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Fixing up an old, old Ponnyac in Transportation

Reno has a huge classic car show/event yearly which brings in tons of people and classic cars. It’s fun to go to a few times but now have had my fill.

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3-5-23, 5:04pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread March Daily To-Do's/Notable Accomplishments in Organizing Your Life

The drug plan is separate from the supplement plan and that you can change yearly so not that important to get right. All Medicare plans have to be...

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3-5-23, 4:56pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Architectural Digest: 9 Small Apartments in Housing

The light blue was really pretty. Most of those apartments were too small. The smallest I have lived in is 855 sq ft which is perfect for just me. I...

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3-5-23, 4:47pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread March Daily To-Do's/Notable Accomplishments in Organizing Your Life

That’s terrible that you have been sick for so long. In many states picking a supplement plan for Medicare is very important to get it right the...

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3-5-23, 4:41pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Beloved Feline Friends in Family Matters & Relationships

Louie is adorable!!

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3-5-23, 4:40pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread 40 Hours Decluttering Using Flylady's Timer Method - March 3 - May 24, 2023 in Organizing Your Life

When I moved 2 years ago I didn’t have anything left to donate. But since occasionally I have replaced a small piece of furniture or gotten rid of...

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3-5-23, 4:35pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Dryer Sheets in Environmental Issues

I have allergies and asthma and can’t tolerate fragrances. I haven’t used dryer sheets in decades.

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3-1-23, 9:36am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Winter Challenge Anyone? in Dailies and Challenges

Yppej, would your son be open to the two of you going to counseling to work out the issues? Although from my perspective he is being a selfish brat...

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3-1-23, 9:34am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Latest Mom Adventures in Family Matters & Relationships

I wouldn’t have thought of that either.

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3-1-23, 9:32am

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Lori LightFoot OUT in Chi town in Simple Public Policy

No one I know wants Portland on the lake!

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2-28-23, 11:56pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Latest Mom Adventures in Family Matters & Relationships

I have heard of the fake pets and glad it’s helping your mom.

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2-26-23, 11:32pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Colonoscopies in Health & Health Care

They keep changing the protocol. I have had 3 in the last 18 years. The drink is actually improving. The big decision is that as you age your lining...

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2-26-23, 11:27pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Are you preparing for supply chain disruptions? in Emergency Preparedness

I live in a condo and could go probably 2 months without shopping but I don’t eat nearly as much as when I was younger. Beyond that I am not going to...

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2-26-23, 11:21pm

Teacher Terry replied to a thread Beloved Feline Friends in Family Matters & Relationships

I am so sorry Rosa. Like you I always adopt a new baby quickly to honor the one that has passed. I believe it’s what the past baby wants. I also...

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