pam

Hmmm never thought of that but you are right. I don't think I've seen a clock at any of the grocery stores I most frequently use.

Good things to know Strawberry. I like the fact that some of the grocery stores in my area now have the sanitizing wipes you can use right next to the shopping carts. I wanted to add something to this. Did you know that bread is delivered fresh to the stores 5 days a week? Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. And each day has a different colored tie. Monday -Blue Tuesday - Green Thursday - Red Friday - White Saturday - Yellow So you can tell how fresh the bread is by the color of tie.

Thank you Ben. I am very passionate about the service our police officers provide. I know most of the officers in the town I live in by first name and as you know I don't live in a small town. Between issues my son has been involved in and in the business I manage I've needed their services on many occasions. One officer sat down with my son for over an hour and had a "fatherly" talk with him. No raised voices, no condemnation just concern. I was never more impressed with that officer than I was that night. Thank you for pointing out the good our officers do.

I understand your comment and I know you have a passion for skateboarding etc. I'm not disputing that you would get more upset over something that happened to kids that have the same passion as you. I understand that. So what you are actually saying is you dislike the way people are treated over their choice of transportation. Okay fine. What I am disagreeing with is your insinuation that police officers are not there to see that our children are safe. THAT'S what I found offensive. That's where I saw a stereotype. If you want to voice your opinion on one type of issue concerning police officers then do that. But please don't lump ALL police officers into that same mold.

I hope you aren't lumping all police officers into this incident and that I am perhaps misunderstanding your sarcasm. I hope I am. This is a rare situation. I have known many many police officers during my life and most are great guys in and out of uniform. Even those that have had to deal with my own son have shown understanding and compassion. There will always be bad cops just like any other profession. I have the upmost respect for those that serve my community.

Definition of massacre to kill unnecessarily and indiscriminately, esp. a large number of persons To me 35 people killed in one place is a large number of people.

Pale and I have been friends (along with Ben Raines) for 9 years. We poke fun at each other all the time.

Yediyd are you sure you aren't from Missouri the "Show Me State." hahahaha Sorry Pale I had to say it.

So does anyone know? :) http://www.howtodread.com/

Hmmm now it's "the ogre" Yediyd. Sheesh make up your mind which guy you are going to flirt with.

Very eloquently written. Thank you.

I actually know of what you speak. I was living in a very close knit community and ward. We had all built homes at the same time (new subdivision) so basically were all moving in at the same time. Everyone was friends, everyone helped each other. You have no idea how many sod laying parties we had. Once people found out I was getting divorced I saw an instant transformation come over people. Those that used to call me everyday or I them no longer called. I was no longer invited to parties in the neighborhood. I became an outcast. I don't know if they felt I was then a threat or no longer fit into their mold. I moved to a new community and new ward and the people have been wonderful. It was a good move for me.

Oh he knows what I'm talking about. We've done this for 9 years now.

I will remain silent.........LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHUT UP!!!!

Sheesh now I can sleep.

Absolutely PC. Well said. All the good deeds in the world won't save you if there are things that need to be changed and repented of. That is first and foremost.

OMG

Pam, Thanks! Things are pretty good this morning. I do appreciate all the responses. It has helped a great deal. I look forward to getting some of my leadership training homework done today and getting back to work tomorrow. I'm sure you will have some difficult moments once back at work. I hate to use the cliche "times helps heal" but I know from experience that it does. Not completely but it helps.

I stayed up all night...no sleep...eyes glued to the monitor just to see him move to the #2 spot. And he goes to sleep?????? Well the nerve of him anyway.

Though I wonder how many would have really even noticed.

It means everything to me to be a mother. There is love, anger, frustration, hurt, more emotions that I can name. Especially being teenagers. But to hear my son tell people: "I would rather hang out with my mom than my friends...she's more fun," makes my day. Though I then wonder if my son has some social issues. I can't imagine life without them. They have made my life full and rewarding.

There is nothing more I could add to what has already been said. I'm extremely sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I've lost a friend to suicide and though not the same the loss is still felt and you question why. My thoughts are with you.

Nope, like I said "fictionalized," but the truth is amazingly similar. I don't own anything of value besides this computer, a '69 F250, student loans, and socks with holes in them. You "own" a great sense of humor and that in itself is extremely valuable.

Shoot. Keep posting on the word association and you'll have it beat in less than a week. haha

If you find out...please don't let me know. I'm not that curious.