Family Forum / Parenting / Mothers / June 2008

As you know I didn't want the kids in public school, this year has been
a challenge but I must admit B. is learning by leaps and bounds.  Lately
there has been some teasing about her extra thumb. The teacher has
handled it by telling B. that she is tattling and sends her back to

Castle Ranger is so quiet.
Spawn's growing up like a weed, passing every milestone without
ever taking notice.
She's away at camp as of 9am this morning. At the pick-up

In one of the classes I was taking there was a discussion about
the rite of passage in American society.
The definition provided was:
- a ceremony or ritual that marks an individual's transition

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=5238571&page=1
Good for American Airlines!
There is no reason why scores of people, each paying hundreds of
dollars should have their travel jeopardized and disturbed for the

I'll admit I really liked his type of comedy <G>
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080623/ap_on_en_tv/obit_george_carlin
Nan

In one of the articles I was reading from AFP this morning on
the Turkey v. Croatia match stated, "in a lack-luster
performance for 112 minutes by both squads..."
The match I saw wasn't "lack-luster" nor pathetic. What match

I've got some coffee brewing, muffins are on the counter for everyone,
and Sven is on call for massages all day today :-)
Have a good one!
Nan

There I was on my way into Wal-Mart's parking lot... Getting
into a fight was the farthest thing from my mind. It wasn't
even a blip on the horizon... I was in a great mood, too,
thinking about where I was going to hit lunch after my

Before you moved to colder climes, where abouts in Florida did you live?

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Had a WONDERFUL time playing nurse at camp....had never been to sleepaway
before so even at my age I had a BLAST...that is, until I fell and broke my
ankle. Ow!  It was the night before camp was over, and since I was still
trying to figure out how to get home (about 200 miles, ...

Happy Father's Day to all the dads here in this group, and out there
in the world.  Hope your day is a GREAT one!!!
Nan

Just got back from a relaxing two weeks in France.
/looks at stack of wine bottles
Well thats me sorted for the next few months. Anyone fancy a glass of white?

Ok, so I'm a budding photographer and I'd really like some opinions
please.  Here's the link.  I'm thinking of investing in a more
"professional" camera but I wanted to see what you think before I do.
Thanks!

took Scout out for his morning walk down the driveway & there
a young (relatively, about 25 years old) snapping turtle
digging a nest in the garden edge along the driveway.
she laid about a dozen eggs & is now safely back across the