[Blackmirror]

Originally Posted by valis

5 sons? No wonder you are so loony. My parents learned after 1.

A very good morning to you Valis

[Shadow Bea]

Originally Posted by valis

boo, shadow... Hope you are feeling okay.....as always, thoughts and prayers.....

on topic, methinks you hit the nail on the head here. Too many people think that things qualify as SEP, Somebody Else's Problem, and as a result you get tihngs like Kitty Genovese going on. Obviously that is an extreme issue, but wisdom and knowledge gained is something that MUST be shared; we got to where are as a society by standing on the shoulders of those who came before us, and that comes simply from sharing knowledge.

regardless, hope that all is well on your side.

Boo! back Valis I'm good thanks a little queasy from the chemo but over all very blessed
Hope that you are well too and I don't post on issues much these days LOL But it's only because it makes me tired but I do believe we are all responsible for one another.


Farmgirl I didn't intend to hurt your feelings I appologise if I did that
Vent all you want but people will react to how things are worded unfortunately!
so sorry I'll just drop it too

[valis]

and a good morning to you as well as well, bm....

glad to hear that you are feeling better, bea......sorry about the queasiness, but as someone great once said, that too shall pass.

[bomb #21]

Beer tastes yuck. Many people say they like beer ... but I suspect they're lying.

[hannab]

Originally Posted by bomb #21

Beer tastes yuck. Many people say they like beer ... but I suspect they're lying.

depends on how many beers they've had

[angelize56]

Beer tastes like what a skunk smells like! YUCK!

Good aftenoon Hanna!

[katonca]

Originally Posted by Shadow Bea

but in my opinion if more people stuck their noses into things like that there would be less horrible things happening to kids every day. Children are a gift not a possession and the responsibility lies with each and every one of us. Sometimes well meaning advice from someone older is just that.. and not a personal attack on you.. and also not disrespect to you personally.. What after all is the point of gaining insight, knowledge and a certain wisdom that comes from having lived through certain things.. if you can't share it? being able to share ideas shows respect..not keeping your mouth shut because you think it is none of you business.. Choosing to take the time to share things is something that shows respect.. because the person cares enough to do so. You don't have to listen to anything that anyone says to you.. you can take the best and leave the rest. you also don't have to fall into getting angry about everything. IMO.

{{}}

[dotty999]

Originally Posted by Farmgirl22

Respect means a great deal to me, but it is something that is EARNED. You don't EARN respect by being a B!$%& to someone for no real reason. And obviously, I'd never really "backhand" someone (especially not a little old lady!), it's just that when I have had too much of that kind of crap for one day, my temper begins to get a little short...I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who gets fed up after a while.

It seems like nowadays if you look like you are under 30, you are automatically a worthless teenage mother with a B@#$%ard baby (which BTW none of those statements apply, I'm 23, and I've been married for over 2 years, and my baby will be a year next month)...then the old ladies are quick to turn on you like a pack of rabid wolves...try spending a day in my shoes before you judge too harshly!!

what makes you think I havent? I am not the only person to say you seem to lack respect which is shown in your posts, I was indeed surprised you could speak of the older generation as you did, they are far wiser and more experienced in life, most of them have lived through a war and I have nothing but the utmost respect for the older generation, seems it's the younger people who seem to have a chip on their shoulders and feel they know everything in life without listening to those who have a greater insight and who only want to help by giving some valuable points which may allow others to see things from a different angle.
I believe we can learn such a lot from our elders and I for one embrace their knowledge and greater understanding of life,they were young once you know, they know the pitfalls of being young mothers with several children to bring up, usually through hardship when money was scarce.
I will always fight their corner as hopefully we will all reach that stage in our lives and I wouldn't like to think I was treated badly due to the ignorance of some.

[Farmgirl22]

Originally Posted by bomb #21

Beer tastes yuck. Many people say they like beer ... but I suspect they're lying.

Beer is an acquired taste...you have to keep forcing yourself to drink it before you start to like it. I would also try different brands...that helps too.

[Farmgirl22]

Originally Posted by dotty999

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what makes you think I havent? I am not the only person to say you seem to lack respect which is shown in your posts, I was indeed surprised you could speak of the older generation as you did, they are far wiser and more experienced in life, most of them have lived through a war and I have nothing but the utmost respect for the older generation, seems it's the younger people who seem to have a chip on their shoulders and feel they know everything in life without listening to those who have a greater insight and who only want to help by giving some valuable points which may allow others to see things from a different angle.
I believe we can learn such a lot from our elders and I for one embrace their knowledge and greater understanding of life,they were young once you know, they know the pitfalls of being young mothers with several children to bring up, usually through hardship when money was scarce.
I will always fight their corner as hopefully we will all reach that stage in our lives and I wouldn't like to think I was treated badly due to the ignorance of some.

That's fine and dandy...and also very true in most cases. Still doesn't give them the right to talk to anyone in a manner which would have made my "mother" wash someone's mouth out with soap, but yet it's bad if I vent because I think it's inappropriate...but of course, I'm sure that you know better than I do on the subject, since you were there and all. Anyway, as I said before...just drop it and move on.

[dotty999]

Originally Posted by Farmgirl22

That's fine and dandy...and also very true in most cases. Still doesn't give them the right to talk to anyone in a manner which would have made my "mother" wash someone's mouth out with soap, but yet it's bad if I vent because I think it's inappropriate...but of course, I'm sure that you know better than I do on the subject, since you were there and all. Anyway, as I said before...just drop it and move on.

that's fine by me, I only responded because you mentioned my name which deserved a reply

[Farmgirl22]

Originally Posted by dotty999

that's fine by me, I only responded because you mentioned my name which deserved a reply

Cool...Sorry about the sarcasm then.

[dotty999]

Originally Posted by Farmgirl22

Cool...Sorry about the sarcasm then.

no problem girl

[hannab]

Hi Becca, it's probably safer to post "rants" in the Pet Peeves thread, attitude is expected there I think of this as a place as for quiet, random thoughts of which I have none right now

[DiSaidSo]

Originally Posted by dotty999

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what makes you think I havent? I am not the only person to say you seem to lack respect which is shown in your posts, I was indeed surprised you could speak of the older generation as you did, they are far wiser and more experienced in life, most of them have lived through a war and I have nothing but the utmost respect for the older generation, seems it's the younger people who seem to have a chip on their shoulders and feel they know everything in life without listening to those who have a greater insight and who only want to help by giving some valuable points which may allow others to see things from a different angle.
I believe we can learn such a lot from our elders and I for one embrace their knowledge and greater understanding of life,they were young once you know, they know the pitfalls of being young mothers with several children to bring up, usually through hardship when money was scarce.
I will always fight their corner as hopefully we will all reach that stage in our lives and I wouldn't like to think I was treated badly due to the ignorance of some.

I don't think that's really a fair assessment. We all struggle and we're in the middle of a war right now. Every generation has its pitfalls and every generation has its wonderful, responsible people AND its nosy, no-good curmudgeons. Just because someone's old doesn't give them a right to go around butting into other people's lives, telling them how to discipline their children.

Old age is not a free pass and I think that is at least part of Farmgirl's point.

Anyhooooooooo..... my random thought today.... um.... is it football season yet?