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It is, it is, very nice!

I never have trouble falling asleep for a nap. It comes easy for me.

Wear it, wear it!

I have hats for different aspects of my life. I wear a straw hat that has a wide brim all around it when I garden.

I wear a pink cap when I participate in a 5k or 10k running event, which has a breast cancer logo on it.

I have a neat velvet hat that I wear in the winter, when I go out somewhere special. I have a crochet slouchy type hat that my daughter made for me for every day wear in winter, in my favorite color, purple.

I like hats...they are fun to wear!

The truth can set you free.

For me it would be my family, family photographs, my cameras and equipment, pen and journals or paper to write on, music, coffee.

There were several amazingly fantastic moments in 2007.

1. The birth of my granddaughter in May.

2. Seeing my son, daughter, and my grandchildren, in the same room at the same time for a few days (the first time we were all together since 1994). We have seen each other separately through the years. My son lives in Japan, my daughter lives in CA. I live in the U.S., but not in CA. We all had fantastic time in CA.

3. Having a family portrait taken, during the above time period.

4. I had a wonderful family reunion dinner in CA, one evening, with my children, grandchildren, my brother, my nephews (and their families), etc.

5. Did I mention my fantastic few days with my children and grandchildren?!

I don't celebrate Christmas, but did celebrate Hanukkah a few days back, as I am Jewish.

Yes, bah humbug me!

Happy holiday season to all, and have a fantastic 2008.

I have had a shower door in the past, and chose to go with shower curtains in my current home. I disliked the doors immensely.

I use a shower curtain liner on the inside, and a decorative shower curtain on the outside.

I love my entire package.

Yes, Lily, that is so true, so many people don't want to think that far ahead, as far as estate planning goes. It is extremely important, and if one is creating a prenup, that could also be a part of their package, to ensure their children receive assets you want to leave them. One never knows what will happen and when they will die. In my own family, my father died unexpectedly at the age of 45, and I am cognizant of that fact, and have taken necessary estate planning steps.

In my opinion, in this day and age of divorce and blended families, one has to protect their assets that they have before marriage, and a prenup is the perfect way to do it.

Even though CA law states that what was yours before marriage (all personal property...house, assets), is yours when you divorce, I would still think that a prenup would be necessary if you had children from a previous marriage, and you were marrying someone with children of their own. If you have no intention of adding your new spouse to the deed of your house, or of having them be the beneficiary of your assets, it would seem the sensible thing to do for the sake of your own children, in case of divorce or in case something happened to you, to be sure that property/assets owned before marriage become the property of your own children, if that is who you want your assests to go to.

Many women make more money than men do, now, and they aren't taking all the money, but are earning all the money. Along with that, they want as secure a future for their own children as possible.

Ozone42: It sounds like a nightmare, and I would definitely feel the same way, if it had happened to me.

ErinR's sugestions would be mine, also. I would also suggest locating a homeless shelter or a woman's shelter...they are usually looking for good furniture.

I've had BofA for years, and have not had one single problem with them, including customer service. I have always been able to get through to customer service and speak with a representative.

You deserve more, and so does your child. You need to think of yourself and your child. By staying you are not only setting yourself up for more heartache through the lying, but also setting your child up for the same. Your child will learn that it is either:

1. Okay to lie.
2. Okay to be in a relationship with a person who lies all of the time.
3. Okay to be in a relationship that lacks truth and trust.
4. Okay for the child to think less of themselves.
5. Okay to continue the cycle of being in an abusive relationship.

Continual lying, no matter what you say in the end, is verbal abuse and emotional abuse.

You need to think of yourself and your child first and foremost.

I am thankful for life and for the health of my family members.

My name is Lorri and I am in a constant state of writing (I am currently in the process of writing two books), taking photographs, traveling and listening to music. I like arthouse films, and am an advocate of charitable work. I love to work in my garden. I am a mother of three adult children, have four grandchildren, and am probably the oldest 9rules member.

I think all bills and expenses should be split 50-50, equally.

Groceries can end up costing more than you will ever realize. And, there will be other bills, such as utilities, etc., to consider.

I will be going out for dinner to a Japanese restaurant. Sushi will definitely be a starter, before a hot entree.

I would move to the English countryside, buy a little cottage, lined with tons of rose bushes and rose vines.

My second choice would be to buy a small house in the Tuscan hills of Italy.

Ponies, penguins and pandas, ha-ha!

My vote is for ponies!

Trusting her is important, but more important is her regaining trust in you...that is first and foremost. There is no excuse for any type of abuse, verbal or otherwise.

I assume you lash out, verbally. Tell her that you will seek some anger management help, when you return. I realize you probably can't get that, stationed where you are. But, when you can go online, do some research on anger management,

Just be honest with her...in a verbally non-threatening way.

If you are in Afghanistan, I realize your hands might be tied, as far as seeking help goes.

I've never had any problems...none of the symptoms others experience, and don't find the need to take or eat anything special. I have always eaten healthy, normally speaking, and exercise daily. I have breezed through this time just fine, and have done so for about 20 years.

The sun is shining, and the temperature is in the low 70s...

Make sure you look at all the variables before you move. Moving on impulse without research is not a good idea.

Welcome back!

I have moved in the past for a job, bought a house in a new city, made new friends, etc., and it was a positive experience.

I love canollis, tiramasu, and also carrot cake.

A grilled chicken breast, brown rice, and a salad.

You can find me working in my garden, digging and planting. You can find me taking photographs anywhere and everywhere, my camera like a limb. You can find me writing articles and working on my two books, or reading. You can find me listening to music, while doing the above. Those activities and interests are home to me, and I am proud that I am involved with photography, writing, and gardening.

Are you the youngest child in your family? If so, maybe she is jealous of that fact, and thinks you are getting more attention from your parents than she is.

I like vanilla scents during the daytime.

I do use Chanel #5 in the evening, when going out, and I also use Estee Lauder Pleasures for evenings out.

I don't use Nutella on anything...and never have, as it doesn't strike me as something I would like. But, that's just me.

I have heard this on a friend's voicemail: "I am either unwilling, unable, or unavailable to come to the phone right now."

Wow, avuee, five notes from you so far, today, and I agree with what cechols said.

For me, chicken soup is an all around comfort food, any time of year. I especially like it with a matzo ball in it.

Other than than, give me a huge plate of mashed potatoes.