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2hazeleyesofjune

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A poem to think about ~ By Erma Bombeck Posted: 12/8/2008 6:53:17 PM
I Loved You Enough "You don't love me!" How many times have your kids laid that one on you? Someday when my children are old enough to understand the logic motivation a mother, I'll tell them: I loved you enough to bug you about where you were going and what time you would get home. I loved you enough to let you discover your friend was a creep. I loved you enough to stand over you for two hours while you cleaned your bedroom, a job that would have taken me 15 minutes. I loved you enough to ignore what every other mother did or said. I loved you enough to let you stumble, fall, hurt and fail. I loved you enough to accept you for what you are, not what I wanted you to be. Most of all, I loved you enough to say no when you hated me for it. Some mothers don't know when their job is finished. They figure the longer the kids hang around, the better parents they are. I see children as kites. You spend a lifetime trying to get them off the ground. You run with them until you're both breathless...they crash...you add a longer tail. You patch and comfort, adjust and teach-and assure them that someday they will fly. Finally they are airborne, but they need more string, and you keep letting it out. With each twist of the ball of twine, the kite becomes more distant. You know it won't be long before that beautiful creature will snap the lifeline that bound you together and soar-free and alone. Only then do you know you did your job. Erma Bombeck, from "Forever, Erma,? quoted in Reader's Digest, March 1997, p. 148

2hazeleyesofjune

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leaving yet again - glutton for punishment Posted: 12/8/2008 6:30:18 PM
TUSCAN SUN QUOTE:"Listen,when I was a little girl, I used to spend hours looking for ladybugs. Finally, I'd just give up and fall asleep in the grass. When I woke up,they were crawling all over me."

2hazeleyesofjune

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1-2-3 words Posted: 12/8/2008 6:24:33 PM
ACCEPT DIFFERENCES BE KIND COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS DREAM EXPRESS THANKS FORGIVE GIVE FREELY HARM NO ONE IMAGINE MORE JETTISON ANGER KEEP CONFIDENCES LOVE TRULY MASTER SOMETHING NURUTE HOPE OPEN YOUR MIND PACK LIGHTLY QUELL RUMORS RECIPROCATE SEEK WISDOM TOUCH HEARTS UNDERSTAND VALUE TRUTH WIN GRACIOUSLY XERISCAPE YEARN FOR PEACE ZEASLOULSLY SUPPORT A WORHHY CAUSE -------------------copied

2hazeleyesofjune

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Trials and Tribulations.... Posted: 12/8/2008 6:14:46 PM
copied: Kisses Aren’t Contracts Plant Your Own Garden After a while you learn the subtle difference Between holding a hand and chaining a soul, And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning And company doesn't mean security, And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts And presents aren't promises And you begin to accept your defeats With your head up and your eyes open, With the grace of a woman, Not the grief of a child And you learn to build all your roads on today, Because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight. After awhile you learn that even sunshine Burns if you get too much So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, In stead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers And you learn that you really can endure... That you really are strong And you really do have worth, and you learn and learn... With every good bye you learn. And that with every tomorrow comes the new dawn. Veronica Shoffstall 1971

2hazeleyesofjune

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Calling all 40-60Something Males? Posted: 12/7/2008 9:36:49 AM
Cute, but my dad would probably be at least 21 so he can have a toddy or beer with the family and freinds .

2hazeleyesofjune

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Calling all 40-60Something Males? Posted: 12/7/2008 7:45:59 AM
safn1949 well said, thank you. The issue is the search narrows and the stereotypical 40-50-60 years of past generations. Todays 40-60's are so much more. I don't know if this is posted somewhere else on this forum here goes: This is written by a columnist Frank Kaiser ( often given credit to Andy Rooney in error) As I grow in age, I value women over 40 most of all. Here are just a few reasons why: A woman over 40 will never wake you in the middle of the night and ask, "What are you thinking?" She doesn't care what you think. If a woman over 40 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do, and it's usually more interesting. Women over 40 are dignified. They seldom hav e a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you if they think they can get away with it. Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what it's like to be unappreciated. Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to a woman over 40. Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 40 is far sexier than her younger counterpart. Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off if you are a jerk if you are acting like one. You don't ever have to wo nder where you stand with her. Yes, we praise women over 40 for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed, hot woman over 40, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year old waitress. Ladies, I apologize. For all those men who say, "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?", here's an update for you. Nowadays 80% of women are against marriage. Why? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage!

2hazeleyesofjune

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Unstuffed Pepper Soup Recipe Posted: 12/1/2008 7:11:18 PM
Thank you so much My family has traditionally used, in STUFFED peppers, 1-2 pounds of ground pork and about 1/2# ground ham. It makes it softer meat different taste, so I will go with your other ingredients.

2hazeleyesofjune

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PICS: Images not showing up issues here Posted: 12/1/2008 6:57:18 PM
I sent all my numbers after taking an hour with my Verizon rep, and he went remote on my computer. I went to ipconfig and the same OLD numbers are still there. Once again, this only happens on FireFox which is my preferred server. On Internet Explorer, it is ok. I would prefer to get back on FireFox for my bookmarks and familiarity. thanks

2hazeleyesofjune

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Calling all 40-60Something Males? Posted: 11/30/2008 10:36:19 AM
My dad is 83 and has this attitude. How old would you be, if you did not know how old you are?

2hazeleyesofjune

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Image problem on FFox POF not with IE POF Posted: 11/29/2008 8:51:46 AM
POF web master: This is what is odd: image problem only on Firefox POF site. FFox and other sites have no image issue. POF is fine with IE. Verizon rep had to help me get these right numbers for you. I prefer FFox so hope you can help me. Thank you.

2hazeleyesofjune

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PICS: Images not showing up issues here...[Read the 1st Post (the OP)] Posted: 11/29/2008 8:42:57 AM
modem address 72.65.231.165 Primary DNS 71.252.0.12 secondary DNS 71.242.0.12

2hazeleyesofjune

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Looking for easy homemade soup recipies Posted: 11/26/2008 5:40:58 AM
I like the foodnetwork.com and cooks.com.........

2hazeleyesofjune

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9 Words Women Use...:) Posted: 11/26/2008 5:20:33 AM
I'll have to share this with the men in my office. True, some depending on tone like 'thanks' . I suppose an honest expression would be 'thank you'.

2hazeleyesofjune

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PICS: Images not showing up issues here...[Read the 1st Post (the OP)] Posted: 11/22/2008 3:55:36 PM
THIS is absolutely frustrating and crazy I can connect with images from IE I did not with FireFoz, M so I deleted FF, M and re loaded.'to NO avail, no change. images fine on IE nothing of FF, M and I use firefox all the time for everything else. so sup with that ?????????

2hazeleyesofjune

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PICS: Images not showing up issues here...[Read the 1st Post (the OP)] Posted: 11/19/2008 10:22:46 PM
no little red x, just a big gray square for thumbprints. nothing for images on a profile, including my own

2hazeleyesofjune

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PICS: Images not showing up issues here...[Read the 1st Post (the OP)] Posted: 11/15/2008 9:47:29 AM
default gateway 192.168.1.1 ip address 192.168.1.47 dns suffix myhome.westell.com

2hazeleyesofjune

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Women please tell me how to find out if a guy is lying??? Posted: 11/14/2008 3:42:37 AM
A guy is lying when his lips are moving.

2hazeleyesofjune

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Can not see any images Nov. 9, 2008 --again! Posted: 11/9/2008 8:48:34 PM
This post is old, and happening again. Is there a chance this will also correct itself? I am not a technical person and think this should be resolved from POF. 11/9/2008: Can not see any images Posted: 8/25/2008 11:06:16 AM Update - the problem has corrected itself - can now see everything

2hazeleyesofjune

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Passive Aggressive Behavior??? Posted: 10/30/2008 1:05:07 AM
right, he is NOT that into you, me. reality check

2hazeleyesofjune

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Passive Aggressive Behavior??? Posted: 10/30/2008 1:03:57 AM
All about him are key words. I had asked for help( change washer hoses, help me put in my storm door windows, little stuff) from a guy I dated for 4+ years...........oh, I forgot, I was cleaning out the garage, driveway, doing this or that, for him. I QUIT. I get more help from friends when he is not around, truck in driveway.... when his truck is in my driveway, I suppose neighbors, etc. believe he could be helping me. Bag that junk. That is why I am here, I am not junk and will not accept junk. no icon of hitting my head on the wall Insanity is doing the same thing over again, expecting different results.

2hazeleyesofjune

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Why is he signing up on new dating sites when we are in a serious relationship? Posted: 8/18/2008 6:17:48 PM
I read 3 lines of your question. Darlin, smell the coffee?! and how do you feel about the Easter Bunny???

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