I’ve been wondering about YoU, JoeUser...

I have been in the land of lurkers, but the nice thoughts are appreciated. I won't presume to tell you what everyone else is up to (wouldn't be prudent), although I have seen Heather around the instant messenger the past few weeks. On the topic of books, I recently finished the fourth book in the Ender trilogy (by Orson Scott Card).

So good to see the human side of Joe User... someone that actually cares about others. There has been too much trashing of each other lately around here... good to see someone that's not into that.

Glad to see you alive and kicking Danny.  I was concerned as well.

I am Heather, and DeadZombie (her husband) bowed out about 8 months ago because one of their mothers (I think it was Heather's) has developed some serious health Problems and they dont have time to be on line too much.

As for my Avatar, I have Gideon to thank for the pic.  I chose Alf because I loved the show, and it was a bonding time for my oldest daughter and I when it was on the air (she was all of about 6).  I use to work so much, that the only time we had much time together was early evening before she went to bed.

I dont eat cats (we have 6 of them), but otherwise, I am pretty much like him in doing stupid stuff!

~I have been in the land of lurkers, but the nice thoughts are appreciated.~

Nice to hear from you danny. Continue to lurk around and keep in touch with us.

~There has been too much trashing of each other lately around here... good to see someone that's not into that.~

Not that I've never gotten into a heated discussion, but I try not to overdo it...just not my personality.

And btw, mano, I thought up a question for you: I'm wondering what the time difference is from U.S mountain time (8:35 in the a.m here) to your time (you do live in Israel, is that correct? Or am i just imagining stuff...)

~As for my Avatar, I have Gideon to thank for the pic. I chose Alf because I loved the show, and it was a bonding time for my oldest daughter and I when it was on the air (she was all of about 6). I use to work so much, that the only time we had much time together was early evening before she went to bed.~

Wow...that's actually a sweet story. I think my rose avatar is kinda cliched, but it goes with my nic (and well, rose is my real name), plus blue is my favorite color...I'm still looking around for other pics to consider in the future though.

Here is another wondering: Who was the JoeUer that used his/her article to create a Song name game (I think a word was given and you had to find a song that had the word in it, and people continued the cycle by getting a word from the previous song post...or something like that). Anyway, I went around one time looking for it in order to revive it because I liked playing it, but had no luck. (It might have been bluedev? or a joeuser by the name of raven black, i think?...)

*Wonder if Alison Watkins will invite us all out to her middle school choir’s “first gig”...I am sure they are going to sound pretty awesome.

The more in the audience, the more popular I will look...hehe! Actually, I just picked out the winter program. Since we are not allowed to sing Christmas songs of any kind, I chose classics such as "Oh Shennandoah" and "I'm a Believer" from the motion picture Shrek (written by the Monkey's--but I'm sure y'all knew that!)

(and well, rose is my real name),

My Wife's too!  So I do love the name.

The more in the audience, the more popular I will look...hehe! Actually, I just picked out the winter program. Since we are not allowed to sing Christmas songs of any kind, I chose classics such as "Oh Shennandoah" and "I'm a Believer" from the motion picture Shrek (written by the Monkey's--but I'm sure y'all knew that!)

How about Good King Wensenslaus (sp) from Love Actually?

And I am (blush) a monkees fan!

there *was* a book blog, but nobody posts anything there much anymore...i think i posted like the last 4 articles in a row and then just gave up

And btw, mano, I thought up a question for you: I'm wondering what the time difference is from U.S mountain time (8:35 in the a.m here) to your time (you do live in Israel, is that correct? Or am i just imagining stuff...)

Yes... I live in Israel. We are 7 hours ahead of EST...not sure where Mountain time fits in.... we are 10 hours ahead of Pacific Time.

Dr. Guy:
haha....yes! AFterall, it is from a movie!
I bet the kids in my choir don't even know the monkees (Hell, I didn't even know the correct spelling..hehe)

There IS a book blog; I haven't posted anything because I havent read anything to completion - yet. I'm working on 'The World Is Flat'...it's an excellent primer on globilization...oh, and btw, 'Good In Bed' is a decent read.

My back is doing okay; I'm allowed to drive again, yay! It hurts, though, so I haven't done much of it lately. I'm back over at legal starting Friday, notarizing and helping in Military Justice. I spent all day today in court, and realized how much I miss being in that judicial atmosphere.

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NIckyG...did you and your daughter do anything special this past weekend...reading one of your articles made me realize what a dedicated and loving mother you are.

Nothing special, as in: 'got tickets to a show', 'went crazy spending money', or 'had fantastic weekend excursion'. But what we did do was ride our bikes downtown every evening before dusk, got coffee, juice and cookies, and sat out at our favorite outdoor patio and talked. Those quiet times we spent together were special... I try to engrave little moments like these in my memory all the time. And, thanks for saying so.

~The more in the audience, the more popular I will look...hehe! Actually, I just picked out the winter program. Since we are not allowed to sing Christmas songs of any kind, I chose classics such as "Oh Shennandoah" and "I'm a Believer" from the motion picture Shrek (written by the Monkey's--but I'm sure y'all knew that!)~

cooool...I want to see "I'm a Believer" performed!

~My Wife's too! So I do love the name.~

nice!!

~there *was* a book blog, but nobody posts anything there much anymore...i think i posted like the last 4 articles in a row and then just gave up~

Well, I shoulda tried harder to go searching for it...even if it's books that we share with each other once a month, that would be cool.

~We are 7 hours ahead of EST...not sure where Mountain time fits in.... we are 10 hours ahead of Pacific Time.~

nine hours difference from me...while I am trying desperately to fall asleep on my side of the world, you are probably having yourself a nice, cozy breakfast. :

~I'm back over at legal starting Friday, notarizing and helping in Military Justice. I spent all day today in court, and realized how much I miss being in that judicial atmosphere.~

Glad to hear you are back to doing something you enjoy very much.

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Moderateman, why the sniff? btw, how did you choose your avatar? Maybe it's a very obvious answer, but I still wanna ask. lol

~what we did do was ride our bikes downtown every evening before dusk, got coffee, juice and cookies, and sat out at our favorite outdoor patio and talked. Those quiet times we spent together were special... I try to engrave little moments like these in my memory all the time.~

Nicky, sounds like the type of thing I'd want to do with my child (well, if I had one)...nothing big and extravagent...just simple things we'd enjoy doing together.

the book blog, other than me is like 4 months old

there's not much of one, if there still IS one

~the book blog, other than me is like 4 months old

there's not much of one, if there still IS one~

Maybe more people will show interest in it someday.

What a nice article, Rose! Thanks for making me smile with your concern for others... I'm new here. Could you tell me a little about yourself? I already know you have a sweet spirit.

~I have not seen Tonya since I slammed the door in her face--which I already wrote about.~

Yep, I remember reading it...too bad she hasn't wanted to change.

~Could you tell me a little about yourself?~

HIya HC! Glad you enjoyed my little article.

Let's see, a little bit about myself...
Well, I am a 30 years "young" hispanic woman, and this is my sixth year teaching (I'm a Math teacher to 5th Graders). Reading, music, concerts, baking, and trivia are some of the things I enjoy. I moved in with my zany but wonderful boyfriend not too long ago and recently discovered yoga. I come from a large family: four brothers and one sister. Yikes...I could keep going, but I might bore you...lol.

P.S I'd like to know more about you , too! Let me mosey on down to check out your blog.

--*Dig, why don’t you post more of your writing? You are witty and humorous and hold your own...and I’m not just saying this because I love you... ---

That's EXACTLY why you wrote it.

The sweetness you shown in your article, and the sweetness I get to see on a daily basis, is one of many reasons you are incredible, and one BIG reason I love you more with each new day.

Dig, you're such a smartass, but such a sweetheart...thanks for the compliment...love you much.