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Adriennevh — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:11:49 -0600

That did indeed make a fabulous blog post, thank you for sharing. ANd thank you for being a kindred spirit to that poor mom.

Hair Color Powder - This Has Possiblities

Gena Haskett — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:44:03 -0500

I just watched the video from the company web site
http://www.mimiccolor.com/howitworks.html

You know, you could mix and match and not only cover the gray but try out different color combinations. I didn't see any purple though.

Interesting idea and could be a safe way to play with your hair.

Gena - Out On The Stoop

You are absolutely

AlliesAnswers — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:24:05 -0500

You are absolutely amazing! Going for the gusto on taking chances. Wonderful!

Thank you for your comment,

themommy — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:11:06 -0500

Thank you for your comment, Dgray. I'm sorry that you struggle a bit with your daughter in law. I have a hard time with my sister in law in just about the same fashion. She doesn't have any children, so she doesn't have any experience to draw from when she promises my children things. (And some of the things she promises are absolutely outrageous, by the way). I do hope that your relationship with your DIL blossoms and grows, and that the two of you can work out your communication with the children together. I'm sure she'll learn from you, as you sound like an awesome example for a young mother.

My Blog: Impacting the Earth little, my children much.
http://www.yourimpactmatters.com

Trading Surprises In

dgray1101 — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:27:52 -0500

I agree whole heartedly with your perspective to surprise rather than promise. I was raised this way, and only found out as a young mother when my Mom recommended to me to stop making promises I may not be able to keep and rather, surprise them when it all comes together.

I then found myself running head on into my daughter in law telling the kids as fact anything and everything she and I discussed as ideas, and then pointing out that I "never do what you promise". I hadn't realized she was still in that mode. I tried to add her to the list of people I would have to surprise, but it didn't go well turning instead into cajoling and confrontation on her part. I landed somewhere in between by sharing only need to know information leaving me room for the adult issues we all realize are around the corner, but being able to prepare her for "something".

Watching my mouth

rebellious thinker — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:37:39 -0500

Well, my babies are 17 and 12, and they still like to interpret "maybe" as "yes." On one hand it's good since, I guess, I generally do what I say I might do; on the other hand, the pressure is on me. But yes, it is definitely good to make sure expecations are not too high, but, hey, they need to know that life has its uncertainties.

Laura, www.RebelliousThoughtsofaWoman.com

I have had the same experience with Maybe

themommy — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:38:50 -0500

When they were younger, my children were the same. They didn't at all understand the word "maybe". I've learned to just say that it would be nice to do something like that, and we can try, but you never know how our life could change between now and then. Even though it takes a little time, it's healthy to teach them that plans can change.

My Blog: Impacting the Earth little, my children much.
http://www.yourimpactmatters.com

Perspective and Interpretation

rebellious thinker — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:30:23 -0500

This was a big thing and a big disappointment. Sorry for your kids

I have found that I try not to promise anything; I am always premising things with MAYBE. That is my key word. But my daughters don't seem to hear it--ever. It's always you SAID and you PROMISED. So as much as I try not to promise because I know circumstances change, they don't hear it like that, and that is something that cannot be avoived. We all hear what we want to hear. Even, especially, our children.

Laura, www.RebelliousThoughtsofaWoman.com

Well, Italy is not alone.

fmaggi — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:55:10 -0500

Well, Italy is not alone. It's at epidemic proportions across the Mediterranean, and even in France where they supposedly love their dogs. But, I also hear that America has a problem, too. Maybe not in percentage terms, but in sheer numbers. Although, America, unlike Europe, is big on spaying. To say that the Europeans are loathe to sterilize their animals is an understatement. So, it's a snowball effect.

francesca maggi
burntbythetuscansun

Cane cavum!

Hedonia — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:18:08 -0500

This breaks my heart. I had no idea this was such a huge problem in Italy, a place where I have family and dear friends. I hope the campaign works!

Wow! Thanks so much :)

KateSavage — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:52:30 -0500

I do so love adventure - it's the best thing that's ever happened to me - and, after reading your blog, I see you do, too! I would just lovvvvvvv-vvvvv-vvvvvve to write a guide book. Kudos!

And, thanks again!!

Kate

All Over the Place

Wow! Thanks so much :)

KateSavage — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:49:39 -0500

I do so love adventure - it's the best thing that's ever happened to me - and, after reading your blog, I see you do, too! I would just lovvvvvvv-vvvvv-vvvvvve to write a guide book. Kudos!

And, thanks again!!

Kate

All Over the Place

Hallelujah!

Pam — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:06:50 -0500

Here's to the voice of adventure. Thank YOU for posting your crazy undertakings here. Keep going!

Nerd's Eye View

Coffee Guide

Kylie — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:48:02 -0500

Thanks for the feedback! Maybe I'll expand it at the end of the week if I have the time. I didn't write about Melanges, after all....

Great Post!

Anali — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:03:51 -0500

I didn't know all of these things before and this is a nice little reference guide. I saved it to del.icio.us and even added a new "coffee" category! Thanks Kylie! : )

Anali's First Amendment