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by Somewhere over the rainbow

Apr 11, 2017

My DD owns a dog walking business in a major city. She is in and out of apartment buildings and outside walking all day and what she has observed ranges from interesting to disturbing. While many caregivers of children or the elderly are interacting and paying attention, many simply ignore them and park the person in the stroller or wheelchair and ...See More

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Lulu On 4/11/17, Somewhere over the rainbow wrote: > My DD owns a dog walking business in a major city. She is in > and out of apartment buildings and outside walking all day > and what she has observed ranges from interesting to > disturbing. While many caregivers of children or the elderly > are interacting and paying attention, many si...See MoreOn 4/11/17, Somewhere over the rainbow wrote: > My DD owns a dog walking business in a major city. She is in > and out of apartment buildings and outside walking all day > and what she has observed ranges from interesting to > disturbing. While many caregivers of children or the elderly > are interacting and paying attention, many simply ignore them > and park the person in the stroller or wheelchair and chat > with other caregivers, ignore the person, or yak on the phone. > > The observation about dog walkers and pet sitters is no > better. Some tie the dog(s) up to a sign post while they go > get food or more dogs. Others put the dogs in parked cars > while they go get food or more dogs. Parked cars get so hot > and can lead to a deadly situation very quickly. Some of her > clients have found that their previous walker/sitters have been > in their home using drugs or having s3x. > > There are many who do a good job but if you are allowing > someone else to care for your child, elderly relative, or pet, > check up on the caregiver and make sure that they are > meeting your expectations because those who are being > cared for can't tell you what is really going on.

I had a friend who had a horrible experience with a nanny so when she hired a new one she asked me to check on her for me. She sent them to the town park at a prearranged time and I went an observed without the new nanny's knowledge. I was happy to be able to report she was wonderful with him- attentive, playful and appropriate.

When we adopted our second child in Denver we had to stay in state until all of her paperwork cleared. It ended up being close to a month. After a couple of days in a motel room with a newborn her new big brother, a 2 yr. old was going stir crazy so we looked into a short term preschool placement. I saw a couple of truly horrid facilities, places I wouldn't send my dog to, before finding a fabulous lab school preschool. The irony is that there was little difference in price and the quality was so different. I wondered if some parents just didn't know what high quality child care looked like.

Apr 11, 2017

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Just checking in

by mrsd

Apr 9, 2017

Gosh, I've been so busy, I haven't had time to even lurk! Retirement really hasn't been retirement. I am SO busy with subbing (almost out of days, though) and grandkids. Nunwannabe has been helping out an elderly relative in the suburbs for a week now. It's been.....heaven! I spent a week watching the local grands while their parents took an annive...See More

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mrsd Closest I usually get is Stronghurst, IL. But then we shop in Burlington, as it's only 20 minutes away. Or sometimes, hubby and I stay in Burlington across from the casino so that I can indulge in my favorite activity - people watching at the casino. And maybe play a few slots.....

On 4/09/17, Deb ms/IA wrote: > So glad you checked in w...See More

Apr 9, 2017

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Novel Lovely to read from you again and to hear such happy news. Your grands are lucky to have you. Glad you're enjoying the break from next door too.

Apr 11, 2017

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Promoting effective interactions with children

by Ally

Apr 11, 2017

I'm doing the supporting Teaching and Learning level 2 city and guilds course I'm stuck on unit 203 1.4

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Call for Submissions: World Congress on Sustainable Technolo

by worldconedu

Apr 11, 2017

World Congress on Sustainable Technologies (WCST-2017) Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE UK/RI Computer Chapter 11-14 December, 2017 University of Cambridge, UK London, UK www.wcst.org ********************************************************************

The World Congress on Sustainable Technologies (WCST-2017) is Technically Co-Sponsored b...See More

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Low carb snacks?

by Going crazy!

Apr 9, 2017

On a low carb diet and I don't eat processed foods, I make everything from scratch after learning about the industrialized oils in our foods that are highly suspected in Alzheimer's. But I am craving a dessert!

Any of you exercisers have a go-to snack/dessert that is low carb and not too sugary? I don't mind some sugar as it is natural an...See More

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Judy2/CA If you're looking for a sweet tooth you might like this.
You need a firm banana for each person, plain Greek yogurt
(I use FF), chocolate protein powder and chopped nuts
(walnuts or pecans). For 2 bananas I mix a half cup or
more yogurt with 1/2-1 scoop protein powder with a whisk
until it's well blended. Cover bananas liberally with...See More

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Apple Seed for Monday, 10 April 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Apr 10, 2017

<h3><font color=blue>Passover is, above everything, the commemoration of the great Deliverance – a deliverance which transformed a horde of slaves into a people.

<i>~ Morris Joseph</i></h3></font>

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Apple Seed for Sunday, 09 April 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Apr 9, 2017

<h3><font color=red>I do not have to believe. I know!

<i>~ C. J. Jung</i></h3></font>

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Apple Seed for Saturday, 08 April 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Apr 8, 2017

<h3><font color=purple>There is no way of telling people that they are walking around shining like the sun.

<i>~ Thomas Merton</i></h3></font>

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to Bob R/Ca

by ron/nj

Apr 7, 2017

Unable to get onto the Canadian chatboard, tried to refresh, still NG. thx

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ron/nj As they get so little activity, would you consider merging the GA and retired chatboards?

Apr 7, 2017

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Bob R/CA On 4/07/17, ron/nj wrote: > As they get so little activity, would you consider merging the > GA and retired chatboards?

That's a good idea.

I'm considering consolidating the 200 or so boards down into a more coherent system, a taxonomy including "groups":

* states * grade levels (ec, elementary, middle, h...See More

Apr 7, 2017

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Family reunions

by Questions

Mar 26, 2017

A year or so ago there were posts about the problems that people were having--too many diet regulations or something. Was there ever a good resolution to that? Because I have been asked to head our family reunion this year (we do ours every 2 years but I have not been for 10 years due to living outside the country). My mom was going to do it but sh...See More

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Jme I'd just make sure to fix enough dessert for everyone in the crowd, rather than trying to control what and how much everyone eats. Fix twice the dessert you did before. You know what they will want to eat, so this should be easy.

Do be careful about allergies. It might take just a tiny bit or even casual contact to kill someone. Two peop...See More

Apr 7, 2017

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OP I'm ordering from a catering company and have let everyone know what the choices are--baked or fried chicken or the veggie meal. And if they have allergies they should bring their own specialized foods. I have a tiny apartment and can't cook for 100 or so people! I am ordering chocolate and vanilla ice cream and chocolate and vanilla cupcakes and h...See MoreI'm ordering from a catering company and have let everyone know what the choices are--baked or fried chicken or the veggie meal. And if they have allergies they should bring their own specialized foods. I have a tiny apartment and can't cook for 100 or so people! I am ordering chocolate and vanilla ice cream and chocolate and vanilla cupcakes and have said that if anyone else wants to provide a dessert or side dish to feel free. But most are traveling in from an hour to 8 hours away. Only a handful still live in the area. I want to keep the food simple so that the focus can be on visiting and getting to know the new babies, spouses, etc.

On 4/07/17, Jme wrote: > > I'd just make sure to fix enough dessert for everyone in the > crowd, rather than trying to control what and how much > everyone eats. Fix twice the dessert you did before. You > know what they will want to eat, so this should be easy. > > Do be careful about allergies. It might take just a tiny bit or > even casual contact to kill someone. Two people in my > family have allergies this severe, to different things. As for > vegans, no need to fix a whole separate meal, just have a > couple of substantial sides they can eat -- a garden salad > and a pasta or potato dish, so they won't leave hungry. > > > On 3/26/17, Questions wrote: >> A year or so ago there were posts about the problems > that >> people were having--too many diet regulations or >> something. Was there ever a good resolution to that? >> Because I have been asked to head our family reunion > this >> year (we do ours every 2 years but I have not been for > 10 >> years due to living outside the country). My mom was >> going to do it but she passed away last fall. >> >> The food thing freaks me out after what happened at our >> family Christmas dinner--some would take 2-3 pieces of >> cake at one time so others did not get any. And they > were >> like "Christmas only comes once a year so I'm gonna > enjoy >> it!!" Totally lacking in regard for others who didn't get >> any cake. One cousin made sure she set aside cake for > her >> family plus a few extra pieces. When I went to put it >> back on the dessert table, she stuck her finger in the >> top of each piece to "mark" it! There was a large, >> beautiful cake with enough for everyone to have a piece >> and then cookies and pies. I am thinking of having only 1 >> dessert at the family reunion, maybe ice cream in >> portioned cups? >> >> Also thinking of one vegetarian meal and one meat meal >> (likely fried chicken). To simplify and if anyone wants >> something different to provide it themselves? Thoughts?

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