I have a friend who recently came home for Christmas. She is doing an internship in Houston. Her comment? "It snowed in Houston before it did here."
Sigh. It's because of global warming.
Today, in an effort to see what Facebook makes available for searching on Google, I googled myself. It sounds kind of dirty, doesn't it? At any rate, I used my maiden and married last name, since they are both listed on Facebook.
My maiden name is NOT common. So, when a website popped up with my sister's maiden name as a Eucharist minister, it made me check it out. First, we are not Catholic. Second, my sister doesn't go by her maiden name. I found it funny that there was a Sally B_____ in Green Bay. Who knew?
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I was thinking, just this morning, that if I could only transmit all the blogs I write while showering directly into my computer, I would have a blog that never ended.
I really need a break. I'm seriously considering checking myself into a mental hospital. That would get me some time off on the government's dime. I could also join the Guard and take a deployment. That would get me some time away, and make the family money. Of course, that would bring more stress in a different way. OR, I could go on vacation!
I think that what I'm actually GOING to do is put my kiddos on a strict schedule, and spend less time online. I think this should suffice for all of us. We'll see. Perhaps enforced family time will make us all feel better.
Here's the plan: The boys will be completely unplugged. Gary and I will be unplugged until they are in bed, then we will have 30 minutes a day to be online. We will do more things together, whether it be playing with Legos or raking leaves. Hopefully, this constant contact will improve our children's attitudes. The rudeness and disrespect has got to go. So, if I'm not blogging as much, this is why.
I had a filling replaced this morning, at 8, which is way too early! The dentist must have hit a nerve. I was in pain all day. I just realized the pain is gone. Happy dance. Dadadada!
Those are the three things you're not supposed to talk about at the dinner table, right? Money is high on the list, as well. But, really, if you don't talk about those things, what are you going to talk about? Even the weather is political, these days.
I hang out with a group of women that I love. Our political beliefs range from extremely conservative to extremely liberal. Our religions come in many forms. We have Hindus, Christians, Jews, atheists, and more. We have environmentalists and environmental friendlies. We have a lot that we don't have in common. But, we all get along.
I think there are a few reasons for this. One is that we all either homeschool, or have homeschooled in the past. That allows for common ground. The second is that almost all of us have had home births, and those who didn't, wish they had. Most of us are at least aware of all the stuff that our children eat. (Really, you just should not eat anything that has an ingredient list of more than 20 things, especially if you don't know what 10 of them are.) But, mostly, we all just accept the fact that we're all different.
It is very difficult to find a person with whom you agree 100% of the time. In fact, I frequently disagree with myself. When you're deciding whether or not you want to be friends with someone, you have to decide whether they are worth your while. Is there something about them that is a deal breaker? If not, can you ignore the differences? Is it worth it? If it's worth it, stop nitpicking, and start having a good time. You'll be much happier.
And, if politics, sex, or religion (or money) comes up, tread carefully. If you get your toes stepped on, forgive the other person. They didn't mean it. We all have our opinions. We love them, and want to keep them. But, they're not something to bludgeon people with. After all, friendship is not talk radio.
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