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Good morning! And good-whatever-time-it is to Kobber of the Newly Shiny Corners!
Not meaning to aim this just at you, txt, because its use is rampant in these forums, but I really hate this term. No matter how reprehensible the child's behavior, it's still bad form, especially since it was originally applied to children with special needs by schoolteachers. The minute I hear it, all the speaker (or writer)'s credibility is shot.
FWIW, I don't like "gay" or "ree-tard", either.
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Originally Posted by eastwesteastagain
I had no idea about the origin of special snowflake - it has totally different (and benign) connotations to me! I'll try not to use it anymore. I'm sorry if I offended you without meaning to!!
ETA: I also hate those other words - now I know to add snowflake to the list. Thanks for the heads up.
Oh, that's not what I think of when I read it. I think of a parent who thinks their child is somehow more special than another child, like too special to have to behave in a store. I never equated it with "gay" or "retard", which I don't use, or special needs.
Mornin! I am just loving sleep time with this open window weather.
Bike ride canceled again today. My biking partner is laid low with the crud so many of you have.
DH bested me in the "parent of the year" category. DS was too tired to return to school last night, so he set his alarm for 4:45 this morning. DH got up and made him an omelet so he could eat before setting out. Above and beyond!
Morning, everyone! 15 pages since I was last here. I can't keep up!
Doctor's appointment this afternoon. Two exams tomorrow, have to study. Hubby will be home Thursday or Friday, can't remember.
txt, I'm glad you're feeling better. We don't have the same thing. I don't have a cold or flu. This is a sinus infection and bronchitis due to annual allergies. No amount of rest can fix this in mere days.
Ladies, I need meal ideas for hubby while he's away. His new schedule will have him out for 72 hours straight. Which sounds terrible but he'll be home for 4 days a week straight so I think it's going to be great! He has a portable refrigerator (more like an electric cooler), but no microwave because he switches vehicles.
When he worked 42 hour shifts, I packed sandwiches and cut up fresh fruit and vegetables, trying to keep his diet as healthy as possible. It's gotta be boring to crunch on things like red peppers, carrots and nuts all the time.
Any ideas for how to switch it up? What are good cold meals? Needs to to be weight conscious because he gained some weight while being off and his job isn't physical anymore. He has been taking 3 mile walks on his breaks to compensate.
Good morning everyone....as Coop mentioned supposed to be chilly here today....mid 50's here I think...down into the 40's tonight. My kind of weather. I too am thinking something soup or soup like. I have a meeting this afternoon though so not sure what time I'll be home so it might have to be a quick soup. Or even canned soup. DS would be happy with canned tomato soup with grilled cheese. Me too. DH doesn't care for tomato soup though ( - not sure how this is possible. I suspect his mom made it with water not milk and now he has tomato soup negativity that won't budge ). Chicken noodle for him then.
Hopes, I'm glad you have a schedule to work with now. I'll think about food ideas.
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). Chicken noodle for him then.
