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07/24/08 @ 7:12 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: The Life and Loves of Barbara Walters

Sounds semi interesting. I had wondered about that book. Could I send a list of books for you to review? HA

07/18/08 @ 7:34 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Dunkin' Donuts: Say Hello to Papelbon

Good blog opi. I don't know why but it is a real staple in New England.I love the older women who work there that act irritated before you even order."I have been known to say "I'm sorry am I bothering you?"The dd in Sandwich at the Hess station is the best. Nice girls and fast service if you can get through the line for the gas. Its pretty cheap at Hess.(that is a whole other blog)

07/08/08 @ 6:48 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Class Reunion: Sweet Memories

bipr, I agree on the name tags. Everyone should just put one on in the morning. Opi, Great blog.

03/29/08 @ 9:52 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Krazy Glue: What Sticks and What Does Not

I'm rubber, your glue whatever bounces off me sticks to you!

03/23/08 @ 7:04 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Smarty Pants

I do agree with this. I will say that when you have five in a family it gets tricky. The oldest, Then the only boy, The middle punching bag, The smartest,and the baby. Yes I am the middle punching bag for both sides!I did Marry a middle kid.I must say I have three kids and I feel for my middle child. Maybe that is why I want one more.

03/18/08 @ 7:02 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: The Prince

Interesting to read about how it was back then. Your a good writer opi.

03/13/08 @ 8:08 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Lipitor Doctor

wolfram the gyno one is hilarious!

03/13/08 @ 8:05 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Should Kids Be Invited to Weddings?

It depends. Uptight people can not handle kids running around at weddings. The parent really has to decide whether there kid can handle it or not. I think it is nice to invite them and give them the choice. I also know it is pleasant to go without the kids. I do think they can add to the reception. To many dud's do not make a good party at least the kids can always liven things up!

03/07/08 @ 7:10 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Lipitor Doctor

I have my kids reciting pharmaceutical commercial for depression. "Depression hurts....." I do think people watch and they do believe. I must say I was even strangely interesting in this supposed Dr. for lipitor. I guess I was not the only one!

02/26/08 @ 7:38 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Coulrophobia

I heard that some clowns are now going without the white face so the kids can see real expressions. Sounds like a good idea. Clowns can be freaky! John Wayne Gacy gives me the hee bee gee bees.

02/14/08 @ 1:57 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: A Routine Exam (Apologies to Katie Couric)

Good to know!

02/09/08 @ 4:57 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Not Exactly a Recruiting Poster

good blog.

01/27/08 @ 1:36 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Ten Reasons Not to Vote For Mitt Romney

Mitt,Mitt, Mitt I can picture him coming right out of a cookie cutter. With his perfect hair and perfect smile.It sounds to me Opi you just ate him up! I totally agree with you. I am left to wonder how you feel about the other candidates.

01/26/08 @ 8:29 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: The Fourth Reich

Sorry,I forgot the song is chowdnation.

01/26/08 @ 8:25 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: The Fourth Reich

Are you a Boston sports fan? I thought might enjoy this www.myspace.com/justinlyons88 He wrote and sung this song.He is from the cape.

01/23/08 @ 7:12 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Ankle Sunbursts and Shoulder Iguanas

Go for it rockhopper!

01/22/08 @ 7:41 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Ankle Sunbursts and Shoulder Iguanas

I believe that it is a form of expressing yourself and who you are at that moment. Whether you are insecure or not. Whether you want it off later or not.I have seen cool tattoo's and really bad ones. I bet you love your daughter just the same. Even with the marking's and I feel that some people need to lighten up and learn a little sarcasm doesn't hurt. Thanks opi

01/21/08 @ 7:04 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: An Outrageous Situation

I can not believe people are not more upset by this. What about equal education for every child. This makes me sick. To think my child may suffer because I can not afford full day.It seems to me this should not happen in a public school. I wish more people took this issue more seriously.

01/15/08 @ 7:27 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Green Stamps: Lick'em and Stick'em

dp, yes you are right. I apologize!Just a little joke.

01/14/08 @ 10:36 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Green Stamps: Lick'em and Stick'em

Well you learn something new everyday. I had never heard of them. Maybe I am showing my age.Opi you must be ancient!

01/07/08 @ 5:12 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Wet Babies Love It

smart blog opi!

01/07/08 @ 6:48 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Sex and Drugs

cc rockhopper, I could not agree more.

01/06/08 @ 7:28 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Sex and Drugs

Its nice to hear all these opinions. As a young parent you do worry about your kids. You also know what you put your parents threw. That comes with an "oh no!" One key thing is Love. You need to let your child know that they are loved unconditionally. I always felt that no matter what my parents loved me. That lead me to... in the end of troubles always comeing back to them for advise and support. Nobody is perfect and its nice to know you have a constant in your life.

01/02/08 @ 7:13 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Christmas Clean-up

Yes, the tradition of christmas cleanup! I believe I have turned into my father and feel the need to cleanup as soon as possible the day after Christmas? What is that? Yeah! Merry Christmas now get it out of my site. Maybe it goes with the depression of Christmas over or a year ending? Maybe I am getting ready for a New Year with a clean start? Whatever the reason I pride myself with keeping the family tradtion. Even if it is cleaning up Christmas after the last present is open.

12/22/07 @ 8:19 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Alien Manger?

Very interesting. Something to think about.

12/18/07 @ 9:59 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Brusher Brusher Brusher

funny!

12/18/07 @ 9:54 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Dumb As A Post

I do agree on some level. The view I find hard to watch. Was it any easier to watch Star"I'm a lawyer" Jones when she was on?I feel you need to be have a will to learn whether it be at college or life. Believe me some people I know that have doctorates are not really that smart.

12/18/07 @ 9:44 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Romney's Religion Speech: Off the Mark

I could not agree more. p.s. It is nice to have you back!

10/12/07 @ 10:00 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: The Illusion of Proficiency

Thanks I will check it out.

10/08/07 @ 10:22 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Good Works

They do go work!

10/07/07 @ 8:09 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Sputnik Memories

importance. I need an education .

10/07/07 @ 8:07 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Sputnik Memories

I find this article very intersesting considering I wasn't even a twinkle in my parents eye when all this took place. It shows the importence of education.

09/30/07 @ 7:20 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Church People

You areso funny.What about the"ants in my pants" people at my church that are up and down. Walking in and out of church. Kinda like the departer but always around for coffee hour after.

08/21/07 @ 8:55 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Back to School Scavenger Hunt

I have one more item to get on my list. I feel like I am about to win the scavenger hunt!! The prize? An empty wallet and freyed nerves.Great blog!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08/20/07 @ 7:28 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: De Senectute (Apologies to Cicero)

Something to look forward to I guess. This morning my daughter said to me "What are those three lines on you forehead" "wrinkles" I replied. Then I spent the whole day looking in the mirror. Is this what it will be like? I'm in my 30's

08/14/07 @ 8:06 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Lessons from My Grandfather

That was great.

08/08/07 @ 9:46 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Tax Holidays

very insightful.

02/08/07 @ 7:31 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Get Thee to a Nunnery !

This subject is all over the news.I was looking forward to a comment from you. Good Job.

02/06/07 @ 7:06 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Super Bowl !

I can identify.I love the picture football for rummies.

02/06/07 @ 6:47 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Beanpot !

It sound like another excuse for my husband to go to a party.I thought I had until baseballs opening day, He refers to that as his Christmas.

12/30/06 @ 8:53 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Auld Lang Syne

I love this. It brings back memories and also makes you feel totally o.k. with going to bed at 9:00. I have a vauge memory of a brother inlaw running down the street naked yelling happy new year and he was not even drunk. I also think of cheeseballs. I will never forget the cheap champagne hangover.I am happy to say I will tivo the ball drop and go to sleep with the kids.Have a great 2007.

10/20/06 @ 8:38 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Getting the School Advantage

Capemom, I like what you said about bosses,neighbors and teachers. I plan on using that the next time this subject comes up at the bus stop.

10/20/06 @ 8:33 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Getting the School Advantage

please! Enough with the MCAS this and that. Do you think a test is everything? I also might add the DY shcool district has not always been miss managed.

10/20/06 @ 8:19 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: My New Laptop

Classic. This is so funny and so true.

09/02/06 @ 8:39 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: First Day of School Jitters

My daughter just started 1st grade and I think I was more nervous than her.Good advice !

09/02/06 @ 8:18 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: County Fair

That was great. I felt like I was there with you walking cattle and smelling manure!

09/02/06 @ 8:13 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Jose Can You See

I found myself singing while reading this. I like what we have.

08/12/06 @ 7:23 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Call Me Hoagie

Little do the babies know they are naming for years to come. So smart!

08/12/06 @ 7:19 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: It's All About Marshmallows

I thought this was very insightful.Wouldn't it be great if we did concentrate on this. As a parent it makes you think about the importance of stability and how it affects your kids.

08/02/06 @ 7:42 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Town Hall Art Treasures

That is something I did not know. I once bought a dress for my daughter made out of an old stage curtain.

07/31/06 @ 1:01 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Singing Beach and Other Nice Places

We are very blessed to live among such beauty.

07/31/06 @ 12:53 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: You're Fired !

If I ever have to be fired can you be my boss? Very insightful article. Can I use this approach to fire my husband from doing the laundry?

07/31/06 @ 10:41 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Art Fads

The rusty bumble bee will soon be out.

07/31/06 @ 10:38 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: The Theology of Golf

I believe there are two pro-golfers from d-y.

07/30/06 @ 9:31 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: History is Bunk

Free country isn't it? I think it is insane to put sanctions on what can and canot be taught.Where would we be now if we were not learning from history? I would hate to think that someone else gets to decide what my child can learn. Wouldn't that be there facts in there opinion? Not fair.

07/30/06 @ 7:35 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: The Da Vinci Code Madness

Yes I would let my daughter carry a Mary Magdalene lunch box. If she wanted to. She said to me the other day. "Mom do you know who I love the most in this world ?" I said "who?" She said "Jesus." Isn't that really what it is all about. I must have been doing something right. Believe it or not I was brought up with a catholic father and a baptist mother. Whats a movie?Who do you love?

07/29/06 @ 7:13 am

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: Don't Feed the Poor People

Wow what is this world coming to. I agree opinionator.Unconditional giving without evaluating.

07/27/06 @ 9:13 pm

skabrewer [Member]
In response to: The Theology of Golf

I thought your blog was great. You are a great writer. I really liked the comparison at town meeting golfers and high school english teachers.

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