I’ve read that a parent shouldn’t stress over a messy room. OK. I’ve relented a bit since reading that, and even after a past discussion with the pediatrician. Some times I just close their door and ignore it. I’ve even gone inside to clean up myself if it’s too much. Or resorted to cut backs on toys, games or something that is beloved just to get the rooms cleaned up. But after a while that tactic doesn’t work anymore. At least not for my oldest daughter. She’s a sweet child. Sh...

At this stage of having been a parent for let’s see, 21 one or more years, I didn’t think it would still be this difficult. I thought it was supposed to get easier the older they get?! Apparently the books have it all wrong. The easy part is when they are babies, when they can’t talk back, when they look at you with goo goo eyes and worship the ground you walk on. When they eat everything you put in front of them without question, at least most of the times anyway! Ever had a one y...

When I see someone crying because they have lost someone they love; When I see someone packing away clothes to givie them away; crying uncontrollably; When I see someone finding it hard to let go, to come to terms with their feelings, because it hurts so much, too much, I understand. It makes me cry inside, and I tear up, and I know that it’s not easy to explain, to let others understand, just how that is, still. How hard it is to remember to say ‘was’ or ‘used to’. I had to co...

Apparently America wants to know. Apparently that has been the topic of discussion in many a household. Apparently we have to know are we won’t get any sleep! I wonder why that bit of information is so important. Apparently, so does Clay Aiken. If you noticed it was like he dropped off the face of the planet (to coin a phrase) and we haven’t seen him make as many appearances as he did after American Idol. He’s been dealing with a lot of things in his private life, so he told Dian...

This must be a crazy day for odd news, or an odd day for crazy news, or I’m just finding the news that soothes my odd, crazy mood at the moment! One thing for sure, it’s making me feel better because I can’t help but laugh at some of these! I’ve listed the links below: Urine (again!) in coffee at work - Link Man on trial for computer theft, steals courthouse computers! - Link Man, drunk, goes into bears cave, got bitten, bites bear in retribution! - Link Ma...

I can’t believe some of the stuff that’s out there. Apparently, there is a new type of road side litter out there. And this one’s a doozy! [Note to Mason, I know you’re not involved in this mess!] You know when you’re on a long trip, and you can’t stop to take a bathroom break, at least not for us women, we have to stop! However, men out there, have the slight advantage over us that they can just grab a bottle and relieve themselves. My hubby used to do it when he was a cab dri...

[Not an original piece] Accounts Receivable Tax Building Permit Tax CDL License Tax Cigarette Tax Corporate Income Tax Dog License Tax Federal Income Tax Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) Fishing License Tax Food License Tax Fuel Permit Tax Gasoline Tax Hunting License Tax Inheritance Tax Inventory Tax IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax), IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax), Liquor Tax, Luxury Tax, Marriage License Tax, Medicare Tax, Property Tax, Real Estate Tax, ...

This is not an original piece, a reprint from an email I received. I thought it was inspirational and wanted to share. Enjoy! I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have. Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free. Today I can feel sad that I don't ...

I realise not too many people post about clothing and stuff like that, unless they're looking for something. I am a lover of fashion, especially accessories. I love handbags, shoes, and jewellery! I like reading up on what's in and what's out and taking what I like and making it my own. I've always been keen on fashion for as long as I can remember. I found some good information on O, The Oprah Magazine on line about accessories. I thought this information on Shoes would be enligh...

After a long busy week I looked forward to my two hours of me time! As usual errands called. Then I decided I would walk for a while before going to the gym to work out. It's a beautiful morning so far. Not too hot, and not raining. I didn't do a power walk today. I didn't want to feel too tired to workout at the gym, which is what I believe slows me down sometimes. I still walked with some speed and lots of energy. I walked for 15 minutes and covered a good half mile. I think a...

I would be remiss not to notice that I made the Top 10 List! I didn't think it would ever happen and I'm feeling lucky! Let me take this moment to say thank you to all of you who read my blogs! I stumbled upon JoeUser two years ago and have been here since that time. There's such a sense of community here that no other blog site has. JU is special! I know it's been said a lot by others but it's the truth! Who knew I had so much to talk about uh?!LOL! I enjoy writing ...

Just a note to let you guys who don’t already know that we have a Joe User Birthday Club. Please read the two links attached which were articles I wrote about the JU BC. Link Link I’m going to post the birthdays of those who are members below. If you’re not listed, and you want to be a part of the club, please leave your name or moniker and birth date when you respond. You don’t have to leave the year of birth, that’s optional! JANUARY TEX 1/21/79 ...

SEPTEMBER 17 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY WE GONNA PARTY LIKE IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY TIL SUNDAY COME PRE-PARTY GREETINGS WE SEND TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAVE YOURSELF A HAPPY BIRTHDAY GO TONYA, GO TONYA DO THE BIRTHDAY DANCE CAUSE IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY OUR WISH FOR YOU WONDERFUL TONYA YOU'LL HAVE A WONDERFUL AND SPECIAL DAY!! ************************************************************************************* The ...

I've been hearing the buzz about the next installment of Survivor and it's rather heated, already. The producers have decided that they will have four ethnic groups of all Blacks, all Whites, all Asians and all Hispanics/Latinos. The contestants didn't know this was how it was going down this time around until the night before actual filming. I can't imagine anyone getting that far and wanting to walk away just because the producers decided to pit them against each other in this manner....