SH80

Reply to O.J. Simpson Found Guilty in Current Events Stardock Forums

[quote]Hope I'm not making anyone feel especially old.[quote] You might have been in my classroom 13 years ago! But, nah, I don't feel old...yet. ~SH80 [e digicons]:andrew:[/e]

Reply to Friday Five in Blog Communities Stardock Forums

1. What is your greatest fear? I have the fear of losing someone I love. 2. What is the most evil thing anyone could ever do? While murder seems to be the obvious answer, I would submit that meditated, intentional, conscious, unceasing, relentless physical, sexual, or verbal/emotional abuse of another human being leaving them traumatized and terrified is one of the most evil things one could ever do. 3. Is there anything

Reply to I could never vote for Obama because he's for abortion in Misc Stardock Forums

[quote]I think if there were more parents like you, [/quote] I'm just trying to do the best job I can do as a parent by teaching my children from my own life experiences...( http://despair.com/mis24x30prin.html ). Nonetheless, they are going to have to make their own choices in life...some will be good and others will be painful...I can only try to prepare them by helping them become well-rounded individuals who hold firm to their v

Reply to I could never vote for Obama because he's for abortion in Misc Stardock Forums

[quote] I couldn't help notice that you shot down her opinions with your own.[/quote] [quote]I also agree with ParaTed's comment on how you kinda shot down her opinion. [/quote] While I recognize that what we say only represents 7% of what is heard (with the other 93% coming from our nonverbals), I'm not sure how I "shot down her opinion." My point was this...rather than making a judgment based on something you've heard...consider all points of a situation and m

Reply to Thoughts on the VP Debate in Politics Stardock Forums

To paraphrase the moderator and the Republican veep: Mod: "What do you think about the economy?" Veep: "In Alaska..." Mod: "What do you think about energy?" Veep: "In Alaska..." Mod: "What do you think about the war in Iraq?" Veep: "In Alaska..." Aaaargh! I don't necessarily have a problem with Palin, but she's going to expand her horizons beyond the Alaskan borders.

I could never vote for Obama because he's for abortion in Misc JoeUser Forums

“I could never vote for Obama because he’s for abortion,” my daughter blurted out as we sat observing the vice presidential debate late last night. <span style="font-size: med

Reply to I solved the economy problem. in Politics Stardock Forums

Can I write you in for PRESIDENT? I'll even check that little box on my income tax form to donate $3 of my $300K, and you can do with it as you please! Vote Cedarbird '08

Reply to Who Do You Look Like? in Blogging Stardock Forums

[quote]I've been told I look like Morticia Adams (thanks, what a compliment...not!)[/quote] Better than Uncle Fester! [e digicons]o_O[/e] [quote]Tylo Hunter, Rose McGowan, and Shannen Doherty. [/quote] I can see all three, although I'd lean toward Tylo by a nose!

Reply to You think you got what it takes to be an American citizen? in Current Events Stardock Forums

I scored 91%. Whaddya mean George W. Bush is the President of the United States? Darn...I missed that one! [e digicons]:(O[/e]

Reply to A (Long) Night in Rodanthe in Humor Stardock Forums

[quote]I am bummed..I really wanted this to be a good movie.[/quote] Sorry...Again, remember this is from "his" point-of-view; but, from a "him" who happens to be a fan of Sparks' writing (although I didn't read this one). My wife thought it was okay, and she had read the book. [quote]I guess it will be a DVD night when nothing else is on.[/quote] It is worth renting on DVD. That way, if you're snuggled on the couch, at least you can fall asleep confortably...The mo

Reply to Who Do You Look Like? in Blogging Stardock Forums

[quote]Ok, Alison...that was no help at all.[/quote] Agreed. KFC...This is a fun blog! It's always good to match a face to a name. And I've learned a few new names...I'd never heard of Olympia Snowe before.

Reply to What Did You Play This Weekend? in Gaming Stardock Forums

[quote]On the consoles I played just a bit of Battlefield: Bad Company.[/quote] I haven't gotten away from COD4 yet, but I am waiting for COD5 to hit the shelves...I can't wait for the flamethrower! How is B:BC? I've been meaning to rent it.

Reply to So I kind of fell off the face of the earth for a bit, but I'm ba-ack in Blogging Stardock Forums

Elementary music teacher? Cool! I spent the first 12 years of my career in elementary school (and all campuses were at-risk campuses...very rewarding)! After going to work for the State of Texas, I had the chance to travel to NYC to work with the NY Department of Ed. That was a really great opportunity to see how NY and NYC operate. Best wishes this school year!

A (Long) Night in Rodanthe in Humor JoeUser Forums

I am a guy. I like guy stuff…like guy movies. But, I consider myself a romantic; and that includes taking in a good chick-flick. So, when we decided to use a pass to the silver screen showing of Nights in Rodanthe, I was all for it. After all, it was from Nicholas Sparks, author of what I consider the best love story of all time, The Notebook. I cry every time I see Noah crawl i

Reply to Who Do You Look Like? in Blogging Stardock Forums

[quote]SH80: Ha! I don't know who that guy is, but he *does* look like you!![/quote] I was in Corpus Christi attending a workshop in July. I was wearing a sportscoat with a t-shirt and untucked oxford shirt. While walking around the vendor booths, I heard someone's computer playing a Jack Ingram song. I turned and saw them gathered around a computer. (They were on Ingram's website.) One of them asked me if I was Jack Ingram. I got a kick out of it, and I visited with them for a wh

Reply to Keep your mouth shut!! in Marriage Stardock Forums

BTW, it is difficult to walk that line of when to share your feelings and when to hold back for fear of hurting the other, adding to his/her stress level, or overstepping (an imaginary) boundary. But, being on the other side, I expressed recently that I want to know her feelings because her feelings are important, and her insight is invaluable. Often, she can provide a different viewpoint that I wouldn't have otherwise seen because of my longstanding emotional attachment. Hang i

Reply to Keep your mouth shut!! in Marriage Stardock Forums

Sounds like you've got a support system in place. As a vet of such a support system, I'd say listen to what is offered, and do the best you can do. I recently posted a blog about raising teens called "Sniffing for Butt." ( http://sh-80.joeuser.com/article/325584/Sniffing_for_Butt ) I told the boy I'd see him in 12 years since his brain was entering hibernation. [e digicons]:thumbsup:[/e] Hang in there...j

Reply to Murphy's Law in Bed in Blogging Stardock Forums

[quote]SH[/quote] SH80 = Shady as in Slim Shady, or the name by which I was tagged (although I changed "Shady" to SH80 for creativity) at my last job. (Where I actually enjoyed getting out of bed and going!)

Reply to Murphy's Law in Bed in Blogging Stardock Forums

[quote]Hey, where's my hilarious sex misadventure story? [/quote] Get yer mind outta da gutter! No free laughs at my expense today! [e digicons]*_*[/e]

Reply to More "Tex" Than "Mex" in Humor Stardock Forums

[quote]So what exactly was in the drink other than beer?[/quote] I hesitated to look this up until someone asked... 12 oz beer juice of 1 lemons 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce 1 dash soy sauce 1 dash Tabasco&re

Reply to Who Do You Look Like? in Blogging Stardock Forums

Just yesterday, someone told me my "doppelganger" was Jack Ingram. I'm hoping to catch Jack at Billy Bob's soon. (But, I won't go as a look-a-like!)

Murphy's Law in Bed in Blogging JoeUser Forums

For those who clicked on this blog hoping to read something risqué…sorry. <span style="font-family: Times N

More "Tex" Than "Mex" in Humor JoeUser Forums

Sitting at lunch with several of my colleagues the other day, I listened to a Hispanic friend of mine describe a concoction he’d made at home, a Michelada. A smile took over another's face as I sat perplexed wondering in my head, “How do you eat that?” After voicing the question, she said, “I knew you what you were thinking,” and giggled. My colle

Reply to Zoo's W&W Headlines 3 in Humor Stardock Forums

"Giant Ice Penis--Is Climate Change to Blame?"--headline, Metro (London), Sept. 11 At least there is no worry over an erection that lasts over four hours in this case. [e digicons]8(|[/e]

Sniffing for Butt in Parenting JoeUser Forums

Even at 16, I can recall watching The Cosby Show thinking, I want to be a calm, cool, collected dad like Cliff Huxtable. I had a Cliff/Theo moment with my 13-year-old son recently after he had an inordinate number of gaffes within a 24-hour period. <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; ma