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Post by laureljean on Jan 20, 2018 1:08:39 GMT
Tell them your consulting rate is $250 per hour or any part thereof (including phone calls). And they can pay you a $1500 retainer fee up front. Oh, and if they want you to come in, there will be a $10 per mile (both to and from) travel fee. That should discourage them.
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Post by laureljean on Jan 20, 2018 0:48:35 GMT
They allowed the kids to write in journals? Hundreds of them? How odd. Why would they allow that? And keep all of them knowing what they contained? Unless they made them write things that weren't true. I just thought of that as I was typing. Maybe they enjoyed reading the kids' journals. Kind of like a trophy thing.
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Post by laureljean on Jan 12, 2018 2:57:36 GMT
Finally watched this episode. Loved it. I was in tears for a number of reasons.
The exclusion of the "In Laws" hit home with me. I think it is that way in tight knit families, but it hurts being on the receiving end. DH's family is very close and there are ways I still feel excluded, even after almost 40 years together.
The issue of not worrying about the "brave" one: I can so identify; DS was always very independent an DD was the squeaky wheel. I often feel as if I shortchanged DS. He laughs when I say I feel bad about certain things, but I still feel like I could have done better.
Very thought provoking.
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Post by laureljean on Jan 10, 2018 1:40:59 GMT
I suspect that delusional thinking runs in that family.
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Post by laureljean on Jan 3, 2018 22:26:18 GMT
You look fabulous! And that dress is gorgeous!
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Post by laureljean on Jan 2, 2018 23:44:13 GMT
Yes. One of the most vocal (a relative) eventually suffered a prolonged bout of depression herself. She has since apologized.
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Post by laureljean on Dec 31, 2017 20:55:45 GMT
I'm making it tomorrow. The kids and grandkids are coming over and we are having our "Christmas"
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Post by laureljean on Dec 29, 2017 1:47:17 GMT
I'm focusing on "enough" this year. I have a tendency to overdo just about everything, and at the same time put up with things when I should be putting my down. So maybe I can learn some moderation and strengthen up that backbone.
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Post by laureljean on Dec 28, 2017 2:42:47 GMT
Awesome! Thank you!
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Post by laureljean on Dec 28, 2017 2:04:57 GMT
Has there been a thread? I searched, but didn't find one. What is yours (if you are doing it). Mine is "Enough".
Would love to know if anyone else is doing one.
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Post by laureljean on Dec 25, 2017 5:13:06 GMT
When I read your post title, my first thought was "why?". Does that tell you anything?
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Post by laureljean on Dec 25, 2017 5:10:17 GMT
I hate pumpkin pie. There, I said it and I'm glad.
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Post by laureljean on Dec 25, 2017 1:56:10 GMT
Mazie. I'm sure it's short for Amazing
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Post by laureljean on Dec 24, 2017 0:38:59 GMT
My mom used to wrap treats in white butcher paper and write "liver" on it.
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Post by laureljean on Dec 23, 2017 16:27:03 GMT
I block numbers that repeatedly call and don't leave a message. After hearing thins, now I'm glad I do!
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Post by laureljean on Dec 16, 2017 22:16:58 GMT
Good luck with that. That's what immigration is for, dude. But, but, but... they only want white, Christian babies.
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Post by laureljean on Dec 16, 2017 22:12:51 GMT
I am so sorry for your horrible loss. As the others have said, no, you are not being too sensitive. Please take care of yourself and know that we are in your thoughts and prayers.
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Post by laureljean on Dec 16, 2017 22:06:48 GMT
Thanks, everyone, for your answers. They are very helpful!
I recently received a gift card from Home Chef and I think I'll get brave and give it a try.
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Post by laureljean on Dec 16, 2017 2:06:13 GMT
OP, not to be aggressively confrontational or anything, but what do you mean by "crucified"?
See, to me, it means being made a martyr. And really, I do not think that being expected to answer for abuses of power (which sexual harassment really is) constitutes martyrdom.
Disclaimer: I am very sensitive about this subject and may be prone to overreaction.
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Post by laureljean on Dec 16, 2017 1:48:55 GMT
Like the ones that send you the ingredients and the recipes and you cook them?
Which one(s) have you tried? Did you like them? What are the pros and cons?
Thanks much!
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Post by laureljean on Dec 14, 2017 4:08:51 GMT
I love Joe Biden. Perfect example of a decent human being.
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Post by laureljean on Dec 1, 2017 23:39:18 GMT
pepperoni, green pepper, onions, and mushrooms = my fav
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Post by laureljean on Nov 21, 2017 22:29:00 GMT
Booster shot
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Post by laureljean on Nov 20, 2017 0:34:19 GMT
game on
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Post by laureljean on Nov 19, 2017 13:43:50 GMT
Step up
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Post by laureljean on Nov 19, 2017 0:38:25 GMT
Smoke Screen
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Post by laureljean on Nov 15, 2017 0:39:32 GMT
((hugs)) If anyone needs them, you do!
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Post by laureljean on Nov 1, 2017 23:35:27 GMT
At my husband's company, flirting and telling sexual jokes with a 17 year old intern under your supervision would get you put on probation. Not okay at all. Hoffman was in a position of power over her at her job, and she was under 18. He should know better. I can't believe how unprofessional the entertainment industry is. Exactly. She was 17, still a child and he had no business talking to her that way. Also, I don't think rampant harassment is an entertainment business thing. I work in healthcare, and oh my, could I tell stories. Sadly, I think it is the norm for most industries. As long as our culture supports it (and that includes the "boys will be boys" mentality and blaming the victim) it will be the norm. Stepping off my soapbox
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Post by laureljean on Oct 23, 2017 23:01:46 GMT
Karma!
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Post by laureljean on Sept 26, 2017 23:26:02 GMT
ice cream
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