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by Flacka

Jan 8, 2017

We often attend events where we need to bring an appetizer. Since it's the same group of people each time I need some new ideas for what to bring. I have scoured Pinterest but most of the appetizers are meant to be heated just before serving and I need to bring mine already made and ready to be put out on the table. Any suggestions?

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Beer Dip Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese Pretzels

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1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, beer and dressing mix until smooth. Stir in cheddar cheese. Serve with pretzels. Yi...See More

Jan 8, 2017

AM They are very pretty, easy and tasty. You can use any veggies you like. I usually use carrots, broccoli, red/orange/yellow peppers. At Christmas you can just use red/green veggies. momontimeout.com/2013/06/veggie-crescent-bites/

Jan 10, 2017

Exercise Roll Call - Tuesday

by men

Jan 10, 2017

I made it to spinning class this AM, and I am just now sitting down feeling some muscle usage. I didn't get in as many miles in today. That's probably due to forgetting to hit the timer until after I had been riding for 10 minutes. It was a new music routine and had more then usual mountain climbing vs long endurance rides. I really like my new cyc...See More

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judycaret Short walk today, 5,000 steps, because I started an exercise class for oldies. So much fun!

Jan 10, 2017

Babs On 1/10/17, Bev-MI wrote: The Garmin pedometer only shows > 2.88 miles, and 7,230 steps. Will have to get another mile in > to reach the 10,000.

Our pedometers really calculate differentlyl! Three miles on my pedometer is just over 6000 steps at best. When looking at mine after one mile, I usually see just over 2000 steps. I think I'...See More

Jan 10, 2017

Teacher Resources

Jan 10, 2017

Hey all...here are some resources for all teachers. This Youtube Channel is great! Please subscribe... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9t6g6wtpBY

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL - Monday

by Bev-MI

Jan 9, 2017

Reporting in! 11,215 steps from Pt workout, senior hall walking, and treadmill. This stepping business sure does take lots of time! DS is here for a week, so I plan on getting some house cleaning done along with upping the activity. Love hearing the inspiring stories of everyone.

Keep movin' and groovin' ! :)

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Thanks Babs.nfm On 1/09/17, Babs to Men wrote: > On 1/09/17, Bev-MI wrote: >> Reporting in! 11,215 steps > > Good job Bev! I walked my park this morning to the tune > of over 12,000 steps and 5.7 miles. It was slightly > warmer today (a balmy 20 degrees!). > > Men, I got my book at Costco. It's called "iPhone for > Beginners"...See More

Jan 10, 2017

judycaret "This stepping business sure does take lots of time!"

Truer words were never spoken. I do much better now that I'm retired. About 8,000 step walk today.

Jan 10, 2017

Apple Seed for Tuesday, 10 January 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Jan 10, 2017

<h3><font color=green>Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on.

<i>~ Henry Burton</i></h3></font>

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by nell

Jan 10, 2017

hi

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by Bruce Lynn

Jan 9, 2017

Hi, My name is Bruce and I am an English teacher. For the past few years a friend and I have been working on a site which will help teachers with their lessons. The site we have built has some unique features such as a test centre where you can format your own test or an information centre where you can find out about other countries or schools. Bu...See More

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by Bruce Lynn

Jan 9, 2017

H, My name is Bruce and I am an English teacher. For the past few years a friend and I have been working on a site which will help teachers with their lessons. The site we have built has some unique features such as a test centre where you can format your own test or an information centre where you can find out about other countries or schools. But...See More

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by Veronica Kane

Jan 6, 2017

mrwiseman, I didn't want to hijack Novel's post, so I am posting this one independently in response to yours.

Your story is my story...from 2003-2006. I won't submit a lot of details because you submitted them for me. It isn't fair and it isn't right for siblings to lay the entire responsibility of a parent's care on the shoulders of only ...See Moremrwiseman, I didn't want to hijack Novel's post, so I am posting this one independently in response to yours.

Your story is my story...from 2003-2006. I won't submit a lot of details because you submitted them for me. It isn't fair and it isn't right for siblings to lay the entire responsibility of a parent's care on the shoulders of only one. Taking care of aging and dying parents is tremendously taxing and more stressful than many can imagine...and my brother and sister had one excuse after the other as to why they couldn't share in that duty.

I will say, though...when my father died, I had no problem getting them together to pick up their inheritance checks.

It has been almost 11 years since my father died and I still miss him. I loved my father and I did what I thought all children would willingly do for their parents at the end of life. I don't regret taking care of Daddy, but I regret that I saw a side to my brother and sister I didn't think I would ever see.

I will say this to you...the good you do in this world comes back to you. So, you will be rewarded one way or another.

Thank you for being the one to step up to the plate. You are a good son.

On 1/06/17, mrwiseman wrote: > Well, > I read all your post with intense frustration and a touch of > anger. I am a caregiver. I take care of my two elderly > parents. I get little to no help from my sisters, and I get > treated shabbily on rare occasions I ask for help. I am > isolated, depressed, and slowly going into a pit of debt > which I may never get out. My sisters expect me to give 100&37; > of my income and time to this task, which I do.I get cast as > the "bad guy" often as well, because they simply do not want > to be bothered. > > So be careful casting the SIL as the bad guy here. > While I think she should have worked out a plan, it seems to > me the OP seems to think the SIL should either give up her > life and do the job full time or shut up and put mom in a > nursing home. I do not think it is unreasonable that your > husband is asked to step up and help out. It is going to be > work it and it is going to be a sacrifice, that is the job of > being a caregiver...if you don't so it somebody has too! > > It seems past wrongs/resentments are the problem here. You > don't like the lady, I get it. But, I am also very cynical of > the belief the SIL is doing all this for money...she is > probably spending more than she will ever inherit. > > Personally, I am sick to death being told to check for help > in my community. There is no help. (I live in small town USA) > I have filled out the forms, and talked, and got zip. I > always think non-caregivers wipe their hands from > responsibility with the panacea of mythical social services. > It makes them feel better that they have "done their part" by > doing absolutely nothing! > My brother in law once sent me a link to a website when I > once asked for help with a minor financial request for Mom. > It was no help, but he felt good about what he had done. I > cashed in my life insurance. > > I wish so badly they, or anyone, would just offer help...real > help with my not having to beg. I too probably sound like I > am demanding when a eventually HAVE to ask for something from > my sisters. I hate asking. > > Maybe MIL needs to go into a nursing home, but my gosh she is > your husband's mother. She is equally his responsibility. > > I guess my point is that as much as you think your sister-in- > law is unreasonable, so are you. Take a deep breath and > accept that your husband will have to help. Hopefully you can > find a a peaceful agreement between the two siblings. > > I feel sorry for Mom...even if she is a difficult old bat. > She raised and sacrificed for her kids. 'My only comfort is > when may parents pass I will know I have done right by them. >

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mrwiseman Thanks. I read many caregiver boards and know there are a lot of us out there. I am blesssed that my parents are still mentally sharp. There are still tough days. I am always tired. I do not resent my parents, but my relationships with my sisters will never be the same. That makes me saddest of all. I was having a very bad day when I read the other...See MoreThanks. I read many caregiver boards and know there are a lot of us out there. I am blesssed that my parents are still mentally sharp. There are still tough days. I am always tired. I do not resent my parents, but my relationships with my sisters will never be the same. That makes me saddest of all. I was having a very bad day when I read the other post. I just feel a keen sense of responsibility and cannot imagine putting my folks in a home. I should also add that in my youth I worked in a nursing home. They can be horrid places...and this was a "nice" nursing home. Good for you in taking care of your father. I imagine you have special memories your siblings never have. I also know that their kids probably watched how they did not help grandpa...and one day, sadly, will treat them the same way.

On 1/06/17, Veronica Kane wrote: > mrwiseman, I didn't want to hijack Novel's post, so I am posting > this one independently in response to yours. > > Your story is my story...from 2003-2006. I won't submit a lot of > details because you submitted them for me. It isn't fair and it > isn't right for siblings to lay the entire responsibility of a > parent's care on the shoulders of only one. Taking care of aging > and dying parents is tremendously taxing and more stressful than > many can imagine...and my brother and sister had one excuse after > the other as to why they couldn't share in that duty. > > I will say, though...when my father died, I had no problem getting > them together to pick up their inheritance checks. > > It has been almost 11 years since my father died and I still miss > him. I loved my father and I did what I thought all children would > willingly do for their parents at the end of life. I don't regret > taking care of Daddy, but I regret that I saw a side to my brother > and sister I didn't think I would ever see. > > I will say this to you...the good you do in this world comes back > to you. So, you will be rewarded one way or another. > > Thank you for being the one to step up to the plate. You are a > good son. > > > > > > > On 1/06/17, mrwiseman wrote: >> Well, >> I read all your post with intense frustration and a touch of >> anger. I am a caregiver. I take care of my two elderly >> parents. I get little to no help from my sisters, and I get >> treated shabbily on rare occasions I ask for help. I am >> isolated, depressed, and slowly going into a pit of debt >> which I may never get out. My sisters expect me to give 100&37; >> of my income and time to this task, which I do.I get cast as >> the "bad guy" often as well, because they simply do not want >> to be bothered. >> >> So be careful casting the SIL as the bad guy here. >> While I think she should have worked out a plan, it seems to >> me the OP seems to think the SIL should either give up her >> life and do the job full time or shut up and put mom in a >> nursing home. I do not think it is unreasonable that your >> husband is asked to step up and help out. It is going to be >> work it and it is going to be a sacrifice, that is the job of >> being a caregiver...if you don't so it somebody has too! >> >> It seems past wrongs/resentments are the problem here. You >> don't like the lady, I get it. But, I am also very cynical of >> the belief the SIL is doing all this for money...she is >> probably spending more than she will ever inherit. >> >> Personally, I am sick to death being told to check for help >> in my community. There is no help. (I live in small town USA) >> I have filled out the forms, and talked, and got zip. I >> always think non-caregivers wipe their hands from >> responsibility with the panacea of mythical social services. >> It makes them feel better that they have "done their part" by >> doing absolutely nothing! >> My brother in law once sent me a link to a website when I >> once asked for help with a minor financial request for Mom. >> It was no help, but he felt good about what he had done. I >> cashed in my life insurance. >> >> I wish so badly they, or anyone, would just offer help...real >> help with my not having to beg. I too probably sound like I >> am demanding when a eventually HAVE to ask for something from >> my sisters. I hate asking. >> >> Maybe MIL needs to go into a nursing home, but my gosh she is >> your husband's mother. She is equally his responsibility. >> >> I guess my point is that as much as you think your sister-in- >> law is unreasonable, so are you. Take a deep breath and >> accept that your husband will have to help. Hopefully you can >> find a a peaceful agreement between the two siblings. >> >> I feel sorry for Mom...even if she is a difficult old bat. >> She raised and sacrificed for her kids. 'My only comfort is >> when may parents pass I will know I have done right by them. >>

Jan 9, 2017

Veronica Kane You're welcome. It's demanding and exhausting so, of course, you stay tired. My mother is well up in age and I already see the writing on the wall. At least, I know where I stand. LOL

Take care and good luck. The man upstairs sees your heart. :)

On 1/09/17, mrwiseman wrote: > Thanks. I read many caregiver boards and know there ...See MoreYou're welcome. It's demanding and exhausting so, of course, you stay tired. My mother is well up in age and I already see the writing on the wall. At least, I know where I stand. LOL

Take care and good luck. The man upstairs sees your heart. :)

On 1/09/17, mrwiseman wrote: > Thanks. I read many caregiver boards and know there are a lot of us out > there. I am blesssed that my parents are still mentally sharp. There are > still tough days. I am always tired. I do not resent my parents, but my > relationships with my sisters will never be the same. That makes me > saddest of all. > I was having a very bad day when I read the other post. I just feel a keen > sense of responsibility and cannot imagine putting my folks in a home. > I should also add that in my youth I worked in a nursing home. They can > be horrid places...and this was a "nice" nursing home. > Good for you in taking care of your father. I imagine you have special > memories your siblings never have. I also know that their kids probably > watched how they did not help grandpa...and one day, sadly, will treat > them the same way. > > On 1/06/17, Veronica Kane wrote: >> mrwiseman, I didn't want to hijack Novel's post, so I am posting >> this one independently in response to yours. >> >> Your story is my story...from 2003-2006. I won't submit a lot of >> details because you submitted them for me. It isn't fair and it >> isn't right for siblings to lay the entire responsibility of a >> parent's care on the shoulders of only one. Taking care of aging >> and dying parents is tremendously taxing and more stressful than >> many can imagine...and my brother and sister had one excuse after >> the other as to why they couldn't share in that duty. >> >> I will say, though...when my father died, I had no problem getting >> them together to pick up their inheritance checks. >> >> It has been almost 11 years since my father died and I still miss >> him. I loved my father and I did what I thought all children would >> willingly do for their parents at the end of life. I don't regret >> taking care of Daddy, but I regret that I saw a side to my brother >> and sister I didn't think I would ever see. >> >> I will say this to you...the good you do in this world comes back >> to you. So, you will be rewarded one way or another. >> >> Thank you for being the one to step up to the plate. You are a >> good son. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On 1/06/17, mrwiseman wrote: >>> Well, >>> I read all your post with intense frustration and a touch of >>> anger. I am a caregiver. I take care of my two elderly >>> parents. I get little to no help from my sisters, and I get >>> treated shabbily on rare occasions I ask for help. I am >>> isolated, depressed, and slowly going into a pit of debt >>> which I may never get out. My sisters expect me to give 100&37; >>> of my income and time to this task, which I do.I get cast as >>> the "bad guy" often as well, because they simply do not want >>> to be bothered. >>> >>> So be careful casting the SIL as the bad guy here. >>> While I think she should have worked out a plan, it seems to >>> me the OP seems to think the SIL should either give up her >>> life and do the job full time or shut up and put mom in a >>> nursing home. I do not think it is unreasonable that your >>> husband is asked to step up and help out. It is going to be >>> work it and it is going to be a sacrifice, that is the job of >>> being a caregiver...if you don't so it somebody has too! >>> >>> It seems past wrongs/resentments are the problem here. You >>> don't like the lady, I get it. But, I am also very cynical of >>> the belief the SIL is doing all this for money...she is >>> probably spending more than she will ever inherit. >>> >>> Personally, I am sick to death being told to check for help >>> in my community. There is no help. (I live in small town USA) >>> I have filled out the forms, and talked, and got zip. I >>> always think non-caregivers wipe their hands from >>> responsibility with the panacea of mythical social services. >>> It makes them feel better that they have "done their part" by >>> doing absolutely nothing! >>> My brother in law once sent me a link to a website when I >>> once asked for help with a minor financial request for Mom. >>> It was no help, but he felt good about what he had done. I >>> cashed in my life insurance. >>> >>> I wish so badly they, or anyone, would just offer help...real >>> help with my not having to beg. I too probably sound like I >>> am demanding when a eventually HAVE to ask for something from >>> my sisters. I hate asking. >>> >>> Maybe MIL needs to go into a nursing home, but my gosh she is >>> your husband's mother. She is equally his responsibility. >>> >>> I guess my point is that as much as you think your sister-in- >>> law is unreasonable, so are you. Take a deep breath and >>> accept that your husband will have to help. Hopefully you can >>> find a a peaceful agreement between the two siblings. >>> >>> I feel sorry for Mom...even if she is a difficult old bat. >>> She raised and sacrificed for her kids. 'My only comfort is >>> when may parents pass I will know I have done right by them. >>>

Jan 9, 2017

Elementary Education Certification

Jan 9, 2017

Anyone who has passed the FTCE Elementary Education Certification in the past year, could you please let me know what study material you used?

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