tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post116253173810205030..comments2024-01-23T09:42:56.561-06:00Comments on Rancid Raves : Why do we tell kids that violence is not the answer but then in history class have them learn about wars that solved America's problems?Cagey (Kelli Oliver George)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13691589813815058981noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162723121887635972006-11-05T04:38:00.000-06:002006-11-05T04:38:00.000-06:00Um, cagey? I know I've been somewhat preoccupied w...Um, cagey? I know I've been somewhat preoccupied with raising my own kid and all, but when did Arun start carrying on with this walking business?! I'm concerned because if he's doing it, the next thing you know, Daniel is going to be doing it and oh my god. ::eek::<BR/><BR/>(also, way to go, Arun!!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162699763228282342006-11-04T22:09:00.000-06:002006-11-04T22:09:00.000-06:00Blondie - I can't believe I'm using Cagey's commen...Blondie - I can't believe I'm using Cagey's comment section to tell you this, but - I think if you just said, "Wow, and this whole time I was laboring under the delusion that I already had a real life" would get through loud and clear.<BR/><BR/>(worrying I have actually said this)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162690141045605452006-11-04T19:29:00.000-06:002006-11-04T19:29:00.000-06:00Whew! Yes, I've been trying to think of a good ret...Whew! Yes, I've been trying to think of a good retort for this one for some time. Let me know if you come up with anything that might sting, but not hurt.<BR/><BR/>I do firmly believe the mommies when they tell me, "I never knew true love until I met my daughter/son." I do believe that kind of love must be amazing. So I can't say anything when people say that...just daydream.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162677838067599062006-11-04T16:03:00.000-06:002006-11-04T16:03:00.000-06:00The roundabouts are the death of the road system. ...The roundabouts are the death of the road system. People don't know how the hell to use them. GET OFF THE ROAD, PEOPLE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162647183472192382006-11-04T07:33:00.000-06:002006-11-04T07:33:00.000-06:00Blondie,Yes, of course, you have a real life! We ...Blondie,<BR/>Yes, of course, you have a real life! We need to think of a good retort for you because that's a rude and ridiculous thing for someone to tell you. Good grief.<BR/><BR/>I wish I could say I was granted some sort of super power when I gave birth, but alas, it was not to be. The one thing that having a baby did do, was give me a different perspective, but it certainly isn't an "Cagey (Kelli Oliver George)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13691589813815058981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162615050274020162006-11-03T22:37:00.000-06:002006-11-03T22:37:00.000-06:00I might get slapped for saying this, but I get a l...I might get slapped for saying this, but I get a little peeved with the mommies who tell me I won't understand real life until I have a child. :( I have a real life, right?<BR/><BR/>We don't have those roundabout thingies in Chicago, but we do have four corner stops with trees in the middle, so you go around a little tiny circle. People don't understand those though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162609477351455022006-11-03T21:04:00.000-06:002006-11-03T21:04:00.000-06:00That child is so freakishly adoreable. And I love...That child is so freakishly adoreable. And I love the toddler dawdle, too. Nothing beats a one hour walk around the block. And that's just one round.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you completely on your take on taking a break or whatever you want to call it while being a mom. There will be time, plenty of it, to get the things you want to accomplish accomplished. Accomplish. That's a funny word Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162603991221461092006-11-03T19:33:00.000-06:002006-11-03T19:33:00.000-06:00Of course, I'm drooling over those leaves! Beauteo...Of course, I'm drooling over those leaves! Beauteous!Rozannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04536916678337782615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162588527872321832006-11-03T15:15:00.000-06:002006-11-03T15:15:00.000-06:00Oh lordy, we have a wee traffic circle about two b...Oh lordy, we have a wee traffic circle about two blocks down from our house, in a residential neighborhood. <BR/><BR/>Thank heavens it doesn't get more traffic or my head would've exploded by now as I holler instructions at the other drivers (windows rolled up, but I'm sure they see the contorted face and wide open mouth). <BR/><BR/>My favorite little no-no, though, is the LEFT HAND turners. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162583519172662672006-11-03T13:51:00.000-06:002006-11-03T13:51:00.000-06:00Leah,Amen right back at ya!Monkey,I could understa...Leah,<BR/>Amen right back at ya!<BR/><BR/>Monkey,<BR/>I could understand the confusion in the beginning, but we've had them for over a year now. This is also an issue in Lawrence, but at least there I will give some credit. The city built the circles in existing neighborhoods that really didn't have the SPACE, so the circles are way too small.<BR/><BR/>Meno,<BR/>It's the hesitation that Cagey (Kelli Oliver George)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13691589813815058981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162579188822868372006-11-03T12:39:00.000-06:002006-11-03T12:39:00.000-06:00I try not to read mommy blogs that are all about c...I try not to read mommy blogs that are all about complaining about being a mommy. I like ones about celebrating it! Of course if you read the last couple of posts on my site about the doctor....I may sound like a complainer these days....*sigh* Gotta stop that.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498882698871973763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162578723417815202006-11-03T12:32:00.000-06:002006-11-03T12:32:00.000-06:00The roundabout on Lamar by the convention center i...The roundabout on Lamar by the convention center is a scary accident waiting to happen. And if it is a 2 lane one, you do not have the right to change lanes in mid way through especially if I am in the other lane.<BR/><BR/>Those pictures are a great pick me up on a day where I am not feeling so good! Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162577298315671322006-11-03T12:08:00.000-06:002006-11-03T12:08:00.000-06:00A random NaBloPoMo passer-by. But i totally get t...A random NaBloPoMo passer-by. But i totally get the roundabout rant. One was installed near here about 5 years ago and you'd think an alien spaceship had landed from the reaction. Oh god, oh god, a car! But...what should i do? They might not be able to read the yield sign! I'd better slow waaaaay down while i'm in the circle, in case they want to come in when it's not their turn.<BR/>BAH!<menohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065283682414369608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162572510611338302006-11-03T10:48:00.000-06:002006-11-03T10:48:00.000-06:00OMG, the rotary rant!! You took that one straight ...OMG, the rotary rant!! You took that one straight out of my mouth! Do you know how many times I've screamed that one? Boston is in love with rotaries...the most notorious one being the huge one between Fresh Pond and Cambridge...I get so frocking sick and tired of the non-New Englanders who can't navigate them. It's not even a "see how they can't do it, irritation"-everytime I see an out-of-stateMonkey McWearingChapshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159146850159129520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624110.post-1162564537261168282006-11-03T08:35:00.000-06:002006-11-03T08:35:00.000-06:00Amen, sister.Amen, sister.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712077476622795077noreply@blogger.com