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Forum Post: Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult
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Forum Post: What are you reading? 2013
I have always been a Vonnegut fan. Sirens of Titan is my ablsolute favorite. I love his take on the meaning of life! Right now I am reading Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult. For those of you who are fam more »
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Forum Post: Lump Sum payout of DB pension plan.
I am 54 and due to a layoff I will be beginning my pension shortly. I have the option of taking my DB pension plan as a lump sum or an annuity. I also have the option of taking a percentage as a lump more »
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Forum Post: November 2012
I don't post very often but I like to read your updates from time to time. Winter's description of her son's school project brought back a rush of unpleasant memories. My daughter has attended Cathol more »
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Comment on: Chick-fil-A to cease giving money to anti-gay organizations - Boston Spirit Magazine - Boston.com
Why too little, too late? Isn't this what you wanted to happen? I would think this is the outcome all the protesters wanted. Maybe Chik-fil-A has seen the error in their ways and is now making the nec more »
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Comment on: Chick-fil-A to cease giving money to anti-gay organizations - Boston Spirit Magazine - Boston.com
Why too little, too late? Isn't this what you wanted to happen? I would think this is the outcome all the protesters wanted. Maybe Chik-fil-A has seen the error in their ways and is now making the nec more »
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Forum Post: Fruits & Veggies
I never had this problem with my daughter but a very good friend struggled with the same issue. She resolved it by serving the vegetables first. Everyone would sit down to eat and the only thing on more »
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Forum Post: August 2012 TTC
Anyone watching Dr. Oz? The show is "how old is too old to have a baby." Pros and cons of waiting to have a child. more »
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Forum Post: 11/22/63
Hi Amber & Winter, I post from time to time on the CC board. I think I mentioned liking this book. You are both right. He is testing the theory and if he goes back he will have to re-save the famil more »
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Forum Post: Kindergarden age
In Response to Re: Kindergarden age: In Response to Re: Kindergarden age : Do you mind me asking what town is that? Posted by mommatothree Randolph - but I don't recommend the school system here. My d more »
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Forum Post: Kindergarden age
I don't know if it's the same in all towns, but in my town, if the child goes to a private school for kindergarten and 1st grade they can move into the public school for second grade regardless of the more »
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Forum Post: Kindergarden age
I also grew up in MA and missed the cut off date by 2 weeks. I was MORE than ready to start school but it was not allowed. According to my mother, no exceptions were given. The teachers and adminis more »
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Forum Post: March chat
Thank you for the welcome I have not read "The Dome" but I will load it on the Kindle! I have always been a Stephan King fan too. Has anyone read anything by Joe Hill? He is King's son. I only rea more »
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Forum Post: March chat
Good morning all! I seldom post here but I must admit to lurking. I was interested in the discussion of books. I, too, am reading "The Hunger Games" and really enjoying it. My daughter (17) read t more »
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Forum Post: the cinnamon challenge
My daughter is in high school and I am very familiar with this "challenge". Many of her friends have done it and then posted the videos on Facebook. As far as I know, there have been no long lasting more »
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Forum Post: Teenagers
Been there, done that! I am a single parent of a 17 year old daughter. It's been just me and her for 10 years. We are very close and 95% of the time I am treated both lovingly and respectfully but t more »
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Forum Post: January TTC
I read an article recently that said that the cause of infertility is 1/3 due to the male, 1/3 due to the female, and 1/3 due to both. For those of you struggling with this, have your husbands all b more »
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Forum Post: Do you drop your teen's off?
RT I know what you mean. I've had kids dropped off for an overnight and the parents have never met me. That's a little too trusting if you ask me. I don't want to make my daughter uncomfortable but more »
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Forum Post: Do you drop your teen's off?
I have always made it a practice to meet the parents of my daughters friends and if she is sleeping over I call to the parents to confirm. But, the older she gets the harder it becomes. She is almo more »
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Forum Post: Feeding stray cats
Thanks for the response. Unfortunately, keeping him as a pet is not an option. I have 2 indoor cats and a small dog already. He is very aggressive with other animals and I fear he would harm my pets more »
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Forum Post: Feeding stray cats
I have called several shelters concerning a stray cat and I have received no response. Does anyone know a shelter that will help? I have been feeding a cat for at least a year. He is not exactly fe more »
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Forum Post: Cover songs by artists who are very unlike the original artist.
I really like Adele's cover of the Dylan song "Make you feel my Love". I believe it will be featured on an upcoming CD of Dylan covers.
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Forum Post: Your pet's birthday
Name: Coco Nickname: Chanel Birthdate: Unknown but the vet thinks she's about 16! Interesting Fact: Saved by my sister in Florida. Trying to cross a busy road at night. Dehydrated, almost bald, flea more »
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Forum Post: dental care?
My daughter was covered for 2 cleanings per year under our health insurance plan (Harvard Pilgrim) until age 12. She then had to go onto out dental plan. Check out your coverage. As I remember, her more »
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Forum Post: Should new drivers get a car?
My daughter is the same age and I am also thinking about this. The one thing I would definitely consider is the restrictions on Junior Operators. For the first 6 months they can not drive with anyone more »
I'm a big fan of Jodi Picoult's books. I think "Keeping Faith" was very good. Great surprise at the end. I think my favorite of hers is "Change of Heart". Really thought provoking. About a convic more »