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Post by laureljean on Aug 11, 2014 22:05:52 GMT
When someone says,"A is different to B..." instead of "A is different than B...". I'm hearing in more and more lately.
And just because I'm wearing my cranky pants today, I'll add another. It annoys me when someone says,"I'm the kind of person who..." For Pea's Sake! Let me figure out the kind of person you are based on your behavior and my interactions with you.
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Post by laureljean on Aug 9, 2014 2:00:16 GMT
I love it. Did all of those crazy things as a kid, plus: riding in the back of my grandfather's pick up with my cousins, taking off in the morning on my bike with my friends and not coming home till dinner time, taking the city bus downtown all alone, and more gasp-worthy things. The world has changed.
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Post by laureljean on Aug 9, 2014 1:03:27 GMT
I like the spongy mesh stuff. If it gets dirty, it's easy to replace.
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Post by laureljean on Aug 9, 2014 1:00:43 GMT
Gotta love LL Bean!
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Post by laureljean on Aug 6, 2014 1:53:55 GMT
Prayed, wished, hoped that no one would try to beat me up or put gum in my hair. I went to a rough school.
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Post by laureljean on Aug 5, 2014 22:58:58 GMT
I confess, I have a love affair with office supplies too. When I go to Staples I tour every aisle just to be sure I'm not missing some new thing I don't need but have to have. I'm also a closet hardware store lover. I can spend hours in Home Depot, Lowes, and Ace hardware just looking. I often say that my idea of a perfect shopping day would be to spend the morning in Staples and the afternoon at Lowe's. Is there a support group for that?
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Post by laureljean on Aug 5, 2014 22:55:09 GMT
LOL. Next time I drink a bottle of wine, I am telling this joke!
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Post by laureljean on Aug 5, 2014 22:49:28 GMT
Yep. I think that most of us have at least one of those in our lives. I usually say "Isn't that nice" or "How awful for you" depending on the story they counter with. Those are my "code" phrases for "I really don't give a [HASH]&*%!!. They never know, but it makes me feel better.
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Post by laureljean on Aug 1, 2014 0:50:03 GMT
Thanks for all the responses. I'm feeling validated.
We do get along better now that we have our own sleeping space. I guess that's what getting a good night's sleep will do for you.
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Post by laureljean on Jul 31, 2014 23:33:13 GMT
What do you think of a long time (30 plus years) married couple deciding to have separate bedrooms? Would you think the marriage is in trouble? Would it seem like a strange arrangement?
Just wondering, based on some feedback I'm getting from friends and relatives. DH and I have recently moved to having our own bedrooms, by mutual agreement.
DH finds the bed in the master bedroom uncomfortable and frankly, I don't miss the snoring. One of us is a neatnik and the other a bit on the messy side, so there is a lot less complaining. We have an "open door" policy and "visit" on a regular basis.
Still, we are being told that this is bad for our marriage. Is there something we are missing? Seems like a win-win to me, but others disagree (not that it matters, really).
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Post by laureljean on Jul 31, 2014 23:18:58 GMT
I'm in the minority. I sleep with one on. I guess I have agorophobic boobs.
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Post by laureljean on Jul 31, 2014 2:51:59 GMT
(hug) Just because people may disagree with what you say, doesn't mean you are condemned. Whenever I get differing viewpoints from something I say, I take it as an opportunity to learn from another viewpoint.
You are a beautiful person, and I can tell from your post that you are thoughtful and willing to learn. Those are things to be proud of.
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Post by laureljean on Jul 30, 2014 22:31:26 GMT
Yikes!
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Post by laureljean on Jul 29, 2014 3:27:19 GMT
(hugs) You don't deserve any of this.
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Post by laureljean on Jul 28, 2014 22:46:15 GMT
Be an activities aide in a retirement home.
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Post by laureljean on Jul 23, 2014 2:05:33 GMT
My mom always told us "You're going to break your neck!" whenever we got rowdy in the house.
My grandmother (her mom) had numerous horror stories about "a boy she knew" who did something like stick his hand or elbow out the car window and a car went by and cut off his limb. She'd say," ... and he bled to death right there in the back seat, and no one could do anything about it."
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Post by laureljean on Jul 18, 2014 0:52:05 GMT
Such a little thing, but it really made my day.
A couple days ago, I was leaving a store and a man said to me,"I don't want you to think I'm a creep or a weirdo, but I just want to tell you that I love your hair. I like that you let it go gray, and all the colors I see in it are beautiful."
Never, in the 55 years I've walked this earth, has anyone told me my hair was pretty. Never.
I have always disliked my hair. It is a strange mixture of curly (bordering on kinky) and fine, full of cowlicks, and dealing with it has always been a battle. And it has always been a strange mixture of colors, from very blonde to a dark reddish brown. Even as a child, I remember my mom saying many times that there was nothing she could do with it to make it look nice. I colored from high school on, then a couple of years just let the color go and let it be what it is.
It is the first time I ever felt that maybe it isn't so unattractive after all.
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Post by laureljean on Jul 16, 2014 20:37:34 GMT
Both person A and B would be put on a performance improvement plan.
To be honest, person B sounds like the more salvagable. I would try and determine why she is so frequently late and forgetful and work with her to manage better. I would put her on a performance improvement plan.
The entire staff needs to be presented with a list of behavioral expectations. In our organization we all sign an agreement to meet the expectation as a condition of our employment. The items in the expectations are part of our performance evaluations, and they carry a pretty heavy weight. If person A is not meeting the expectations, then she would would be subject to disciplinary action.
I've had a few Person A types before, and they no longer work for me. All but one decided that the behavioral expectations were not a good fit, and left. Only one had to be fired.
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Post by laureljean on Jul 15, 2014 1:54:27 GMT
At home, over the kitchen sink lined with newspaper. It seems to stay fresh longer (and taste better) when the husks are left on.
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Post by laureljean on Jul 15, 2014 1:44:16 GMT
I'm in the juicy pear camp. Yum!
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Post by laureljean on Jul 14, 2014 1:31:59 GMT
I am so sorry. Sending hugs and good thoughts your way. Take care of yourself.
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Post by laureljean on Jul 13, 2014 3:22:32 GMT
I remember about a year ago there was a pea who posted that her husband had been burned as a baby. Apparently it was more than an accident and that family members had hinted that there was some family history that was being deliberately hidden from him. She had been great supporting him all these years as his wife and now this issue was really bothering her. I think she was trying to convince her dh to confront his family members and demand that they tell him the truth. I wonder what ever happened with that situation? I was wondering about them too! I had bookmarked the original thread hoping for an update and there never was one. I hope she will post something, I can't imagine dealing with something like that! And has anyone heard from putabuttononit (Or something close to that?) She always posted such beautiful pictures of Alaska and always had interesting stories. I don't think she had posted anything for quite a while... That was me with the husband who was burned. He hasn't yet confronted his family and has told me he really isn't ready to know the truth. It still bothers me a bit now and then, and I have my own idea of what happened. I have decided that these are his demons to deal with, and all I can do is support him and understand as best I can. The knowledge that his injury and its consequences was not a mere accident has helped me understand some of the longstanding issues in our relationship, and for that, I am thankful. Since I found out about the situation we have become closer as a couple, which has been a blessing. For a time, I was tempted to find out on my own what really happened, but I decided against it. To have that terrible knowledge and keep it from him was something that I couldn't assume. And to tell him something he may not be able to deal with, seems to be to cruel to do to someone I love so much. In my mind, it is best to leave it to his discrection. But it still haunts me.
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Post by laureljean on Jul 4, 2014 12:00:34 GMT
It's good to see you, Jonda. I'm glad you found us.
Nothing that's happened to you is your fault, or "karma", or whatever. Just your situation right now. I am wishing you the best in finding a job and for your health. It's tough right now, but you will get through this. I know this because you have a wonderful attitude and are willing to do what it takes to get it done. Never stop believing in yourself.
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Post by laureljean on Jul 3, 2014 23:48:33 GMT
I like the "real" guys better. But then, I don't like my men too "pretty"; makes me think they're hiding something.
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Post by laureljean on Jul 3, 2014 1:23:17 GMT
Yay!!!! So glad you found us!
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Post by laureljean on Jul 2, 2014 21:46:20 GMT
Between the two, the puppet one bugs me the most. I also detest the shoe commercial where the women are screaming. Like fingernails on a chalkboard!
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Post by laureljean on Jun 30, 2014 1:37:56 GMT
:DLove it!
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Post by laureljean on Jun 26, 2014 16:14:15 GMT
I'm here, minus the capitalizations and the space
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Post by laureljean on Jun 26, 2014 3:56:36 GMT
I hope Trollie finds her way here.
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Post by laureljean on Jun 26, 2014 3:50:30 GMT
Glad to see you!
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