Nancy B

Exactly! The originally quoted post was about not being surprised that Pagans adopted Christmas, because it is steeped in Pagan origin. Isn't it interesting that the first Christmas wasn't celebrated until several CENTURIES after Jesus died, and there is no indication that he ever celebrated his birthday. In fact, the only birthdays mentioned in the Bible didn't end too well (John's head on a platter) and were in no way associated with Christianity. Jesus did tell his followers to remember him by Observing the Memorial of his death, which hasn't caught on nearly as well as Christmas. Must be the present thing!!

I've always used is as referring to the Original poster.

Green, I do agree with you. I commented on the OP's original comment, which I did find very interesting. All the crap that came later is really just that....crap. Not sure of the reason for the personal attacks.

Isn't there some Senior Center somewhere that your time would be better spent?

Ouch!!!!! Do I know you????

Who are you talking about? The OP? Or Work?

I totally agree. You are absolutely right!

If it weren't for being filthy rich, they'd be trailer trash. Her mom was shocked, because "she never missed her curfew!"

Have you tried the new cherry Carmex? No color, just a smell and flavor.

I've been going there at least twice a year since my banding in 2004. It's not scary or dangerous. However, there was a police shooting 2 miles from my house which has me a bit worried! You don't really know what you are talking about. Sorry.

Oh my gosh. I can't even read this long reply. I cannot imagine typing it. I'm not sure whether to be impressed or creeped out by it!

This post would be more interesting if you would tell us who you are talking about....

When I was a newbie, I was grateful for the advise and encouragement of the oldies. Saved me from making lots of mistakes. I am sorry you view them as coming off "superior". Certainly nobody has to read others advise. You're free to blaze your own trail.

I wouldn't touch their pastries, but I do like their black iced tea (with 1 Splenda) or a fat-free latte. I have NO guilt. It's funny....people think nothing of drinking a 200 calorie protein drink (or more once they add the peanut butter, banana, chocolate, etc. ) but they won't drink a latte. A grande non-fat latte has about 160 calories, and 18g of protein. More protein than a regular Slim-fast. The rest of my day I get my protein in food, but I love my hot morning drink. I take any pills that I need to take with it, and I can drink it on my way to work, and it actually lasts me about 30 minutes. I make my own at home in my to-go cup, and about once a week I hit Starbucks.

Crochet! Once you get the hang of it, it's so easy. You can make a nice scarf in just a few hours.

If these are people who don't know you, could they just be jealous? I would wear these monikers as a badge of honor. You've earned it, right?

I don't know...I'll let you know when I get there!

Chickie, I don't know you, but do YOU have issues with your thinness? I've seen a dozen posts about YOU and how thin you are in the last few days. I think "disgusting" is a strong word for either too thin or too heavy. Not healthy would be more appropriate. Not saying this about YOU...not sure how thin or healthy/unhealthy you are.

I don't know if it made much of the National news, but WOW did California finally get something right! Comparisons were made when a lot of San Diego County evacuated to Qualcom Stadium. Remember the Superdome during Katrina? What a mess that was! What happened there? I will say that the lack of plumbing does give them a leg up on miserableness, but what went wrong? Did the government just not care about those people? They bussed them in, dumped them there with no police supervision, and NO PLAN. In San Diego, they opened up the vendor stands, served Starbucks coffee, gave Massages, and took care of their pets. No muggings, no rapes, just people who were seeking refuge in an orderly, civilized manner. Any thoughts?

Just curious...why are the dates important? Does it really matter in the "big picture"?

I wish at the next change, they would do 30 minutes, leave it there and call it good.

Absolutely pathetic is right. The people who needed it the most, got the least help.

Some people think the band should be used as a torture devise to physically STOP you from eating, instead of HELPING you stop eating.

For a business venture to a non family member, I would say "I would really love to help you, but I just can't. I'm sorry. Sounds like a great idea though...good luck with (whatever)". If this was a close family member, I might say something like "You know, I'm at the point in my life, where I have to start planning for my future, so I really can't". OR, "Hubby has asked me not to loan any more money to people, and I have to respect that."

That would be cool. I'm conservative and only have my ears pierced double. I don't care for tattoos (what are they going to look like when you are 60 or 70???) I am not for anything that permanently disfigures me, but this would be sort of subtle.