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Jeannette wrote: "Christine wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "Next time, don't try to speak, just grab him! lol"shame shame "
Well, you know that's what Joy had to be hoping to do!! ;) I didn't say where to grab him, yo..."
Ha, that's funny Jeannette and Christine! It's odd since I never dream about actual people that make any sense but I am a HUGE fan of Jon Hamm!! I have pictures of him on my blog...
Not that having Jon Hamm in my den makes any actual sense though - ;) Funny how the mind works, even in dreams!
That's why I knew you should grab him in your dream! I know you are a fangirl! :D
Jeannette wrote: "That's why I knew you should grab him in your dream! I know you are a fangirl! :D"Yes, a "fangirl" is a good way to describe it! I don't remember having such a crush on an actor in ages! He was great in the movie "The Town" too. I had to see it on the big screen, of course..;)
Having a blog is kind of like putting posters on the wall when you're 14. (something we don't outgrow) lol
I'll have to check out "The Town". I don't want any TV series.
I'll have to check out "The Town". I don't want any TV series.
Jeannette wrote: "Having a blog is kind of like putting posters on the wall when you're 14. (something we don't outgrow) lolI'll have to check out "The Town". I don't want any TV series."
It's kinda nice to be 14 again!
Ben Affleck did a good job directing, co-writing and acting in The Town.
Joy wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "Having a blog is kind of like putting posters on the wall when you're 14. (something we don't outgrow) lolI'll have to check out "The Town". I don't want any TV series."
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I think People don't give Ben Affleck enough credit. Granted, he has been in some not so stellar movies, but he has also been really good in some of his roles. You know, for me, one of his best roles was (and, I know not many people agree with me here) as Ned Alleyn (the Elizabethan actor) in "Shakespeare in Love" (he really nailed that character, simply superb, in my opinion).
That was a great movie and a solid performance by Affleck, Gundula!
Jeannette wrote: "That was a great movie and a solid performance by Affleck, Gundula!"I'm so glad you agree, Jeannette. I got laughed at in Waterloo when I said that Affleck did a great job portraying an Elizabethan actor. Hmm, I think I should rent the movie again (I lost my copy years ago).
We watch it every so often. He was a great side-kick to Fiennes' Shakespeare.
Good morning comfies,
I'm frustrated. The boy that rides to school with us (Benjamin's "BFF") is not being nice to Benjamin lately. Today he got out of the car and wouldn't walk into the school with Benj. I just called his mother and told her that it needs to stop...like yesterday...or I'm not driving him anymore. I usually try to approach this mom very gently because our boys have similar issues, but today I called when I was still heated up in mama grizzly bear mode. I was nice, but I also told it like it was. Now I feel guilty.
I'm frustrated. The boy that rides to school with us (Benjamin's "BFF") is not being nice to Benjamin lately. Today he got out of the car and wouldn't walk into the school with Benj. I just called his mother and told her that it needs to stop...like yesterday...or I'm not driving him anymore. I usually try to approach this mom very gently because our boys have similar issues, but today I called when I was still heated up in mama grizzly bear mode. I was nice, but I also told it like it was. Now I feel guilty.
oops! It's hard to keep the mama bear down, isn't it? I'm sure you were nicer than you think. The other mom needs to find out what's bothering her son, too. Take her a cupcake..... :)
Good morning all! I'm getting ready to go see granddaughters today. I will spend some time with my youngest and then bring home my oldest to spend the weekend with me. I've been a bit draggy lately, so I hope my energy level is ready for a 9-yr-old, almost 10. Christine, it would drive me crazy when things like this happened. I just couldn't stand to see one of my kids mistreated. I can completely understand why you called the mother.
Christine wrote: "Good morning comfies,I'm frustrated. The boy that rides to school with us (Benjamin's "BFF") is not being nice to Benjamin lately. Today he got out of the car and wouldn't walk into the school wi..."
I don't think you should feel guilty. You were nice but firm. You have to stand up for your son, and the other mother has to figure out a way to deal with her son's behaviour, Benjamin does not deserve this (no matter what the other child's issues are). In fact, I think that not telling the mother would have been wrong, because if her son is having issues, these need to be addressed and not ignored.
Thanks girls. I have spent more time than I can believe on the phone today. That mother called me back, and the school case worker is talking to her because there are apparently a lot more issues. I have a headache.
Obviously this boy is having some problems and I hope they figure out how to help him. Too bad that you and BJ have to suffer for it.
If it will cheer you up, I'll root for the Ravens this weekend! :D
If it will cheer you up, I'll root for the Ravens this weekend! :D
Please do that! It would cheer me up indeed! (you know me so well)
I'll look for you on the football thread.....
The old man comes home tonight from his business trip to Dallas. He'll be plunked on the sofa for the games and I'll join him for the Ravens. I gotta root for somebody. It helps too that I can't stand the Steelers' QB anymore. I hope they get flattened! :P
Ooops! I'll add more to the other thread later.
The old man comes home tonight from his business trip to Dallas. He'll be plunked on the sofa for the games and I'll join him for the Ravens. I gotta root for somebody. It helps too that I can't stand the Steelers' QB anymore. I hope they get flattened! :P
Ooops! I'll add more to the other thread later.
Christine wrote: "Thanks girls. I have spent more time than I can believe on the phone today. That mother called me back, and the school case worker is talking to her because there are apparently a lot more issues. ..."You deserve a nice cup of tea (or maybe a big glass of wine). You need to relax, and know that you did the right thing. I have no idea who the Ravens are (probably a football team), but if it'll cheer you up, Ill root for them as well.
It certainly sounds like you did the right thing Christine. As a parent I would really want to know right away if there were any issues with my child. It just sounds like that a lot of things came together all at once for the mother. You being a friend telling her in a nice way probably came much easier for her then from the school case worker.
Baltimore Ravens, who used to be in Indy, but left.....
Jeannette....no, no, no, the Ravens didn't do that. The Baltimore Colts abandoned Baltimore fans. That's why Baltimore fans hate the Colts.
Thanks Gundula and Brenda (and all of you supportive ladies).
Christine wrote: "Jeannette....no, no, no, the Ravens didn't do that. The Baltimore Colts abandoned Baltimore fans. That's why Baltimore fans hate the Colts."
Aaahh! As soon as I wrote that I had a feeling I had it flipped. I knew you would straighten me out. ;)
Why are you a Baltimore fan? You live in IL, come from OH and went to school in MI, none of them close to MD.
Aaahh! As soon as I wrote that I had a feeling I had it flipped. I knew you would straighten me out. ;)
Why are you a Baltimore fan? You live in IL, come from OH and went to school in MI, none of them close to MD.
I also lived in Maryland a few years ago (for almost 3 years), and it's impossible to not fall in love with the Ravens when you live there. (I also lived in California, and I was originally from Buffalo, NY...I get around)
I went to Baltimore for a 3-day conference and came away being a Raven fan. It can happen that fast! I like their colours..
Yikes! Yesterday something very strange happened, and I see that I might be in trouble with you ladies. My granddaughter, who spent the weekend with me, turned me into a Steelers' fan. I didn't even like football, a miracle that she got me to watch the game. I am partial to the Ravens' name, being a fan of Poe and Baltimore, but she bewitched me. Maybe I can forget that it ever happened. I was quite happy watching my Cats play (Kentucky Wildcats) basketball and was fanatic enough about that. I was really surprised that a 9, almost 10-yr-old girl was into football so much. My son-in-law, who is her uncle and married to my daughter (they are raising the darling girl), is responsible, I think.
Well, you'll have to stay a Steelers' fan for at least one more game, Kathy! That's how long I was a Ravens fan, btw. ;)
Jeannette wrote: "Well, you'll have to stay a Steelers' fan for at least one more game, Kathy! That's how long I was a Ravens fan, btw. ;)"LOL! Yeah, I think my granddaughter expects me to continue cheering them on to the Super Bowl, if they make it. She told me she would love to go to the Super Bowl. What happened to Disney World? LOL!
She wants to like what her dad likes, plain and simple! :D
Kathy wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "Well, you'll have to stay a Steelers' fan for at least one more game, Kathy! That's how long I was a Ravens fan, btw. ;)"
LOL! Yeah, I think my granddaughter expects me to conti..."
Don't worry, they won't get to the Super Bowl. Haha!
LOL! Yeah, I think my granddaughter expects me to conti..."
Don't worry, they won't get to the Super Bowl. Haha!
Packers vs. Bears! Ah, the good old days....
Good morning comfie chatters! I have my bookclub tonight. It seems that nobody read the book except for me and the hostess (that's the first time this has happened, very weird), so we won't really be discussing Outlander. The hostess was going to extend the date, but it doesn't look like anyone intends to finish it anyway. Hmmmm...
Anyway, we have decided to change the way that we choose books so that there is more agreement. Tonight we are all giving 3-4 ideas and then we'll vote on our list for the year. Any suggestions? I want to suggest The Invisible Bridge
, but not sure what else to throw out there.
Anyway, we have decided to change the way that we choose books so that there is more agreement. Tonight we are all giving 3-4 ideas and then we'll vote on our list for the year. Any suggestions? I want to suggest The Invisible Bridge
, but not sure what else to throw out there.
Jeannette wrote: "She wants to like what her dad likes, plain and simple! :D"Yes, I agree, and her grandfather (son-in-law's father) is a huge football fan, too. She does seem to really enjoy it though.
Christine wrote: "Kathy wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "Well, you'll have to stay a Steelers' fan for at least one more game, Kathy! That's how long I was a Ravens fan, btw. ;)"LOL! Yeah, I think my granddaughter expec..."
LOL! I was thinking maybe it would be the Steelers and the Packers? Still can't believe I'm talking football.
We recently changed the entire format of our bookclub. So often, only one or two people were actually reading the selected book and were showing up to eat and chat...now, we read what we want and share likes/dislikes. A read and tell session, and people seem happy.
Christine, in looking back at my reads for 2010, some books that might appeal to a group read are:The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell
The Wife's Tale by Lori Lansens
Broken for You by Stephanie Kallos
Every Last One by Anna Quindlen
Moloka'i by Alan Brennert
The Sherlockian by Graham Moore
Shelley wrote: "We recently changed the entire format of our bookclub. So often, only one or two people were actually reading the selected book and were showing up to eat and chat...now, we read what we want and s..."
My local library has a book club just like this that meets once a month. Everyone brings two books with them that they have read in the preceding month and gives a brief review. A nice way to add to my tbr list.
My local library has a book club just like this that meets once a month. Everyone brings two books with them that they have read in the preceding month and gives a brief review. A nice way to add to my tbr list.
Kathy wrote: LOL! I was thinking maybe it would be the Steelers and the Packers? Still can't believe I'm talking football.
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OMG. Don't even say that! I'll have nightmares now!
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OMG. Don't even say that! I'll have nightmares now!
Great suggestions, Kathy! I've read most of those, but would be happy to reread them. The Wife's Tale is on my TBR. Thanks for the ideas!
No meeting tonight. Our hostess has the flu. So I'll be putting the list together by email today.
p.s. I'm still shaking from the Steelers vs. Packers thing. I would have to root for...ugh...the Packers?! Really???
No meeting tonight. Our hostess has the flu. So I'll be putting the list together by email today.
p.s. I'm still shaking from the Steelers vs. Packers thing. I would have to root for...ugh...the Packers?! Really???
Kathy, I suggested Moloka'i by Alan Brennert to my book club and we're reading it this year, I think in April.
Christine wrote: "Great suggestions, Kathy! I've read most of those, but would be happy to reread them. The Wife's Tale is on my TBR. Thanks for the ideas!No meeting tonight. Our hostess has the flu. So I'll be ..."
LOL! Sorry to scare you on the football pairing.
Lisa wrote: "Kathy, I suggested Moloka'i by Alan Brennert to my book club and we're reading it this year, I think in April."I think this one would be an especially good book club read. There is a nonfiction book that I have on the leper colony at Molokai entitled The Colony: The Harrowing True Story of the Exiles of Molokai by John Tayman. I keep meaning to read it.
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How's everybody doing? I've been quiet lately, just hibernating and trying to pull myself out of the old January blues that come round every year.
Lee wrote: "What can it be true? No action on the chat thread for two whole days! I'm in shock. How's everybody doing? I've been quiet lately, just hibernating and trying to pull myself out of the old ..."
I've been trying to actually do some reading and to write some reviews (mostly of some wordless picture books). I think I'm also getting a cold, which isn't fun but that's the way life is. I've got too many books checked out from the library again ...
I've been posting pictures of my dog for Chrissie -- and trying to balance my check book.
Glad to see you again, Lee! Gundula, you should take a look at my dog. Not quite a Rottweiler.
Glad to see you again, Lee! Gundula, you should take a look at my dog. Not quite a Rottweiler.
Jeannette wrote: "I've been posting pictures of my dog for Chrissie -- and trying to balance my check book.Glad to see you again, Lee! Gundula, you should take a look at my dog. Not quite a Rottweiler."
Thanks, I'll do that.
Jeanette, I looked at your dog pictures. I LOVE your soulful dog!!!
Jeannette, I love your dog!!! Adorable!
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