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2-17-19,
11:01am
Lainey
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What movies are you watching in 2019?
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Watched The Upside with Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart. Lots of genuinely funny scenes but also a dramatic arc. Supposed to be based on a true...
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21 replies | 594 view(s)
2-17-19,
10:58am
Lainey
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The Daily Rave
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Dailies and Challenges
I answered my doorbell to find a young woman in her 30s there who was in a wheelchair. Her speech was halting, but she introduced herself as a new...
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2-16-19,
11:38am
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February Frugals
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Frugality, Products & Purchases
Winter clothes are already on sale here in the SW, so I've picked up a few children's size clothes at Kohl's. Price range was $3 to $6. These are...
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35 replies | 1298 view(s)
2-16-19,
11:23am
Lainey
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Consequences of National Emergency Declaration by The Thug Of Orange.....
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Simple Spirituality & Religion
I see this scenario playing out in future administrations. E.g., in 2021 the Democratic president declares a national emergency on gun violence, and...
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2-15-19,
11:11am
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Denver teachers strike
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Simple Public Policy
Don't forget the Active Shooter drills …. :(
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2-14-19,
11:05am
Lainey
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Denver teachers strike
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Simple Public Policy
If we're trading anecdotes, here's a timely one from the local newspaper this week. A 2016 Teacher of the Year says, "This is my 27th year as a...
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2-14-19,
10:58am
Lainey
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Denver teachers strike
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Simple Public Policy
I continue to be surprised at this too. Overall, their anger about the way their taxes is spent is justified, it's just misdirected.
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2-14-19,
10:43am
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Call me a landlord again.....
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Housing
Rob, I'll be curious about your experience. I've mentioned that I have a relative living in a small house in central Phx which we'll turn into a...
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2-13-19,
12:05pm
Lainey
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Denver teachers strike
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Simple Public Policy
Does anyone seriously think that teachers are making great salaries? Check out this state-by-state list of starting salaries and average salaries. ...
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33 replies | 717 view(s)
2-12-19,
10:43am
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2020 Presidential Candidates
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Simple Public Policy
Agree. Another instance of "SO/Selective Outrage."
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2-11-19,
12:10pm
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One eye watering a lot
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Health & Health Care
CathyA, I had the same response as Zoe Girl. At the start of menopause my eyes were watering but at the same time felt dry. Had to use eye drops...
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15 replies | 345 view(s)
2-10-19,
12:18pm
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Red squirrel
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Gardening & Farming
One of the things I miss living here in Phoenix is watching the antics of squirrels. Although we have a wonderful variety of birds, especially in...
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2-10-19,
12:16pm
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What movies are you watching 2018?
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Reviews
Saw The Wife starring Glenn Close. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3750872/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Was disappointed in that I could foresee the whole story...
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2-10-19,
11:47am
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Trends in home decor
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Consumerism & The Media
Catherine, this made me laugh out loud. I guess the equivalent is wearing expensive designer clothes that advertise that you like to "Live...
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53 replies | 4734 view(s)
2-10-19,
11:41am
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Not sure what to do - Husband passed away
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Organizing Your Life
corkym, Adding my condolences to those already expressed here. I've never been widowed but I'm wondering if there is a support group for...
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2-6-19,
11:34am
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The Daily Peeve / Rant
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Dailies and Challenges
Sorry about that medical debt, SiouxQ. It's one of my fears in retirement that my little nest egg would be quickly gobbled up by out of pocket...
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2-6-19,
11:31am
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2020 Presidential Candidates
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Simple Public Policy
I find the timing of all of these posts from our conservative brethren to be rather funny. Is it to try to distract from the 19 months we have left...
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2-6-19,
11:18am
Lainey
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Any other puzzlers out there?
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Hobbies & Creativity
I've realized I like nature scenes mixed in with some people. Seems to be a bit easier for me to do. btw, one of our local libraries has started...
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1-30-19,
12:06pm
Lainey
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Contagious disease and immunizations
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Health & Health Care
I recall the story from many years ago of an elementary school teacher. She was newly pregnant and had a student who came to class with German...
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1-30-19,
11:58am
Lainey
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The Daily Peeve / Rant
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Dailies and Challenges
Another person here with a cold. I was congratulating myself for not getting one while everyone around me got it, and yep, as of Sunday night I've...
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1-30-19,
11:49am
Lainey
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The Ailment No One Ever Talks About
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Health & Health Care
I am sorry this is happening to you, SiouzQ. Just a few days ago there was a protest at our state capitol by those patients on opioids with chronic...
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1-28-19,
9:50pm
Lainey
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Contagious disease and immunizations
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Health & Health Care
Can't remember if I mentioned this before, but Maricopa County where I live has now lost herd immunity....
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1-28-19,
10:17am
Lainey
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January purge
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Organizing Your Life
mschrisgo2, I found the same domino effect when I was purging my closets post-retirement. I actually donated an empty dresser and side table to a...
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1-28-19,
10:05am
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So Did Trump Cave? Is he weakened?
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Simple Public Policy
Can I add a slightly different take: I despise the media's emphasis on winners/losers. It's been the mode of covering politics for many years now -...
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1-26-19,
10:46am
Lainey
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My Diving Experiences
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Family Matters & Relationships
Very interesting. I had no idea that there were math calculations involved for this advanced diving. Your 50th birthday trip sounds like it will be...
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228 replies | 45261 view(s)
1-25-19,
10:10am
Lainey
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Who here.....
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Open Forum
Same here, Rogar. I have fainted before when techs tried to take my blood for my own medical check-ups, so unfortunately I can't donate blood or...
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35 replies | 1451 view(s)
1-23-19,
11:26am
Lainey
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The Daily Peeve / Rant
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Dailies and Challenges
silly moo, We had the same thing happen to us with a hawk. It swooped down and got a dove in our backyard. What I didn't know is that hawks don't...
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1-23-19,
11:15am
Lainey
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richest 1% got 82% of the wealth
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Simple Public Policy
About half of federal revenue is from taxes on income. If the flat tax was instituted, not enough money would be generated and federal deficits...
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54 replies | 1874 view(s)
1-22-19,
11:02am
Lainey
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Won a lawsuit
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Personal Finance
Yep, it ain't over until you have the money in your hands and the final settlement is lodged with the court. I'm sorry you're having to through...
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11 replies | 1415 view(s)
1-22-19,
10:56am
Lainey
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Neighbors and trash
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Family Matters & Relationships
Yes, we can throw yard waste in our regular trash can, although they've recently started a program to promote recycling of palm tree fronds. The...
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25 replies | 1178 view(s)
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