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Post by trollie on Jul 30, 2019 23:04:16 GMT
I think it's silly but neither appropriate nor inappropriate, as long as it's being offered to all children. Not everything has to be educational all the time. Sometimes things can just be fun. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ This, however I think it would be good for developing their fine motor skills. Think the kids would love it.
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Post by trollie on Jul 24, 2019 21:04:16 GMT
Why is Trump happy with the hearing results from today? Does he truly not understand the words that Mueller said? Is he really that inept? Does he not understand? He's going to go to his rally beaming from what he feels was a "win." But the facts of his obstruction were laid out piece by piece, unmistakably. He is just saying that for his base or the people who did not watch the testimony. He claims everything as a win. A gaslighting extraordinaire! The likes of which we have never seen! Utterly ridiculous.
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Post by trollie on Jul 24, 2019 3:27:37 GMT
When kids are acting out and being bratty is when they need to be loved and pulled in tighter the most. That's my philosophy.
eta - still take her on vacation and spend time with her. I am not saying to put up with her brattiness. Call her on it gently, but don't distance yourself.
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Post by trollie on Jul 24, 2019 1:29:38 GMT
I am so sorry.
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Post by trollie on Jul 24, 2019 1:24:34 GMT
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Post by trollie on Jul 22, 2019 1:54:37 GMT
Lie, since he is the only candidate they interviewed.
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Post by trollie on Jul 21, 2019 23:58:54 GMT
I came home from a perm in 6th grade that I didn't want and my dog wouldn't stop barking at me. I cried so hard. I feel her pain! Maybe see if you can take her to your hair stylist this week if she wants to change it. Damn! That must've been some hair do! We need photographic evidence.
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Post by trollie on Jul 21, 2019 22:38:40 GMT
Since drunk lady lives across the street, she would know that Dad is black and that the children are biracial. She was being racist and hateful, plain and simple. that's an excellent point, I imagine the neighbor does have more context than random people watching the video. I grew up in a diverse area - having a bit more melanin wouldn't make one jump to black - but nothing really excuses the neighbors drunken 911 call. Interesting that this happened the same week that Trump told 4 congresswomen of color to go back where they came from. Coincidence? I think not.
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Post by trollie on Jul 21, 2019 22:19:21 GMT
I'm a bit late to this party. I think part of the confusion may be that none of the individuals on the video appear to be a person of color. Now perhaps in Michigan it's obvious that the child is biracial - but as someone who grew up in an extremely diverse area, I could assume any number of backgrounds and wouldn't have assumed his father was black if I saw the family. Now perhaps in this part of Michigan no being obviously ango-saxon is enough?? Correct. There is no one of color in the video. Hence, my original comments. Since drunk lady lives across the street, she would know that Dad is black and that the children are biracial. She was being racist and hateful, plain and simple.
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Post by trollie on Jul 21, 2019 20:10:42 GMT
Sigh... Sometimes it's just not appropriate to play Devil's Advocate. This is one of those times. Clearly, me have not come as far as we think we have and racism needs to be called out when we see it.
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Post by trollie on Jul 21, 2019 19:17:59 GMT
I'm sorry Steph. It's hard when our kids leave the nest. I'm sorry he snapped at you. When our kids do this, I think to myself, they feel safe here, otherwise they wouldn't do stuff like that. He knows you love him unconditionally. You're a great mom. Things will be ok. (((BIG HUGS)))
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Post by trollie on Jul 21, 2019 18:25:49 GMT
I think that has happened to me too
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Post by trollie on Jul 21, 2019 18:21:44 GMT
Think about this too kibblesandbits , this woman was reporting "gang activity" and telling them to "go back to the ghetto." These types of references and comments are usually reserved for people of color. If this mother was dropping off her white children to her white ex, I don't think she would be using these words.
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Post by trollie on Jul 21, 2019 18:12:57 GMT
Elena's children are black. Postma was being racist. Where are you seeing that? I've watched the video twice now . . . One of the kids is in the video near the beginning... The link is: deadstate.org/woman-calls-in-false-report-of-gang-activity-as-black-family-visits-their-dads-house/ They are being identified as a black family.
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Post by trollie on Jul 21, 2019 17:51:56 GMT
Thanks for answering the obvious question, folks. I don't have the energy anymore. "How do you know water is wet?" Oh, come on. We have one stupid white woman yelling at another white woman. Ghetto does not equal racist. This is local to me. The ghetto in Cascade Township is more about income and class than color. Elena's children are black. Postma was being racist.
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Post by trollie on Jul 21, 2019 17:34:25 GMT
Disgraceful. And the OP is correct, the is no bottom for Trump. None.
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Post by trollie on Jul 21, 2019 17:31:49 GMT
They should have thrown the book at Postma. The only reason they are going easy on her is because she is a white woman. I say this as a white woman myself. Disgraceful.
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Post by trollie on Jul 19, 2019 2:27:17 GMT
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Post by trollie on Jul 19, 2019 2:20:48 GMT
I CANNOT WAIT!!
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Post by trollie on Jul 18, 2019 21:19:50 GMT
How fun and how sweet of your husband to indulge you! Beautiful photos
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Post by trollie on Jul 18, 2019 14:09:43 GMT
I've been taking a break from posting at 2Peas but had to comment on this. My youngest is moving 9 hours away and I found out today that he is leaving earlier than we realized because of Fish Camp. I was already dreading him leaving, but now he's leaving a week earlier than I planned and it has been like a punch to the gut. I know one week earlier isn't a huge thing but it just *feels* huge. I had mentally prepared for late August and now its going too be mid August. I'm sorry. That's hard.
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Post by trollie on Jul 18, 2019 14:00:38 GMT
One night, while walking this a neighbor, a large owl swooped down towards us. Very cool and startling at the same time.
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Post by trollie on Jul 18, 2019 13:57:08 GMT
Somehow voting here is tied to jury duty. My neighbor won’t vote because of that. Wow. So I guess they want to shirk their civic responsibilities all around?
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Post by trollie on Jul 18, 2019 13:47:20 GMT
I am so incredibly sorry.
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Post by trollie on Jul 16, 2019 13:41:22 GMT
You look great. He's an ass. I would have left in that situation too. (Even if you didn't look great, no one deserves that kind of treatment.) Move on. I wouldn't even want an apology from him.
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Post by trollie on Jul 16, 2019 13:30:19 GMT
I would have stayed. They should have left something on the seat to indicate it was taken.
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Post by trollie on Jul 16, 2019 1:52:40 GMT
I think he did the right thing, but went about it the wrong way. I understand why you are upset.
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Post by trollie on Jul 16, 2019 1:37:23 GMT
Ding ding ding! One of the 25 has chimed in. At least I now know that the bat phone is ringing and the rest will read this. I have been really busy taking your “privileged” money for the rentals here at the beach. You would think y’all could give up a vacation at the beach to help the little illegals. Not sure why I'm jumping in but seeking asylum is not illegal. And if you are referring to children, they are definitely not illegal. This is beyond politics and it's about morality (or lack there of.) Jumping out.
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Post by trollie on Jul 16, 2019 1:20:33 GMT
I fear he is going to end up getting these congresswomen killed. Yes, I've been thinking the same thing. Of course his supporters will say they brought it on themselves. I hope they stay safe. me too
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Post by trollie on Jul 14, 2019 21:44:40 GMT
1/2 way through: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Interesting so far.
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