Posts by KistByQpid

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Migraines anyone?

by Billygoat in

yesterday (memorial day) i awoke to a slow, dull, thudding headache.

it wasn't terribly bad...i ignored it really.

neil fixed me a brunch of bacon and eggs and we sat down to eat around 12:30 or so.

Unfortunately YES I have experience with these miserable headaches. Run, do not walk to your doctor. Here's my story. I've suffered for years with these,usually only 3 or 4 times a year. If I wasn't in pain, I figured why bother going to the doctor. However, the last episode was a doosie. I thought I could drive my daughter to her dentist appointment...was I WRONG. We got there and after I checked her in, I had to wait in the car, I was throwing up in the parking lot for over an hour(cute) and driving back home was extremely dangerous. I couldn't see clearly and the nausea and dizziness was overwhelming, it was a wonder I made it home. Sometime after that whopper of a headache I began to notice eye twitches and other little muscular twitches that simply wouldn't go away (weeks on end). I finally made an appointment with the doctor, I didn't connect these two symptoms at all. He asked me a ton of questions and come to find out...migraine headaches can cause enough neurological pressure, that you can suffer from a slight degree of pinched nerves (causing the twitching). He asked me why I didn't have a prescription. I really don't know why I waited to get one! He gave me Maxalt (dissolves on the tongue) and told me to NEVER drive OR wait too long to take the med. It is in my purse, just incase. As far as symptoms go, I do experience the "aurua" or lights. My vision becomes blurry and light (especially tv's and monitors) is VERY uncomfortable. That is what first clues me in on it NOT being an ordinary headache. The second clue is that asprin, tylennol, excedrin migraine...whatever....don't even touch this kind of headache. The severity of this headache and your INABILITY to function, accompanied by nausea/vomitting are all classic signs of migraine. Please see your doctor and get a sample of Imitrex or Maxalt. It sure beats ending up in the emergency room.

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train up a child...with a squeegee...

by wheelwithinwheel in

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while relaxing with my morning java at the local coffee joint i suddenly noticed window-washing equipment moving across the glassed surfaces of the restaurant.

yes, there was one of the local j-dubs hard at it.

the strange thing was the height of his helper ... about the height of an 8-year-old.

KistByQpid

OK, in my quest to better understand JW's...another educational question occured to me. Why don't the JW's have their own affiliated schools? Many Christians send their children to Christian schools, again another viable option. Some denominations are known for their "own" schools, the Catholics and Lutherans come to mind. With the JW determination to avoid "bad associations" you'd think this would be the ticket. Then again, maybe not...private schools = tuitions. Just a thought.

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Hypocricy of paid holidays...

by KistByQpid in

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other than my mom, the only other jw i've ever had any real life experience with was a co-worker.

actually, i was her supervisor and there is one thing that never made sense to me.

she would aggressively attempted to "witness" to everyone (my supervisor had to eventually tell her to cool it) well, everyone pretty much respected her beliefs and knew better than to invite her to any birthday celebrations, etc.

KistByQpid

Other than my mom, the only other JW I've ever had any real life experience with was a co-worker. Actually, I was her supervisor and there is one thing that never made sense to me. She would aggressively attempted to "witness" to everyone (my supervisor had to eventually tell her to cool it) Well, everyone pretty much respected her beliefs and knew better than to invite her to any birthday celebrations, etc. One of my responsibilites was to turn in everyones time...despite her lip service to "pagan celebrations" she would ALWAYS write "HOLIDAY" across whatever day, to insure 8 hours paid holiday. Is it me or is there a great divide between WORD and DEED? If something were so reprehensible to me and my beliefs...I wouldn't belly up to the trough, know what I mean?

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train up a child...with a squeegee...

by wheelwithinwheel in

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friends

while relaxing with my morning java at the local coffee joint i suddenly noticed window-washing equipment moving across the glassed surfaces of the restaurant.

yes, there was one of the local j-dubs hard at it.

the strange thing was the height of his helper ... about the height of an 8-year-old.

KistByQpid

Here's an interesting site http://www.gomilpitas.com/homeschooling/weblinks/research.htm

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train up a child...with a squeegee...

by wheelwithinwheel in

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friends

while relaxing with my morning java at the local coffee joint i suddenly noticed window-washing equipment moving across the glassed surfaces of the restaurant.

yes, there was one of the local j-dubs hard at it.

the strange thing was the height of his helper ... about the height of an 8-year-old.

KistByQpid

I've enjoyed reading this thread. I was reading some stats at http://www.nheri.org that 1.9 million school aged children were homeschooled during the 2000-01 school year. With numbers that large, it is no longer unusual to see a kid "out" during school hours. Unless a parent is homeschooling "underground" they have to sign/agree to comply with the revised code, according to their state.

Probably the best kept secret of homeschooling is this...Public schools ARE providing courses for homeschoolers. That's right. As tax payers, our children are entitled to be enrolled part time. This includes all auxillary courses: music, drama, p.e., testing services, occupational/physical therapy and sports. Many school districts have homeschool campuses, or "homelink" programs. These kids may only be on campus 2-3 days a week, taking electives or subjects that the parents do not feel comfortable teaching. Are they there alone?...no. Do they have different teachers?...yes. State organizations have a wide variety of services. Local support groups have organized activities. I belong to a group that also networks. We have parents from every walk of life: business owners, computer/high tech professionals, medical professionals, tradesmen, musicians, teachers, etc. that co-op classes. As technology increases, curriculum writers have opened up a whole new option...BJU's HomeSat, School of Tomorrow, Alpha Omega's Switched On Schoolhouse etc. I'm not suggesting homeschooling will EVER replace public or private schools. I'm not saying it is "right" for all children or all families. What I am suggesting, is that it is a legitimate option. The responses have my curiosity going though...I wonder how many in my local support group are JWs??? Interesting.

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train up a child...with a squeegee...

by wheelwithinwheel in

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friends

while relaxing with my morning java at the local coffee joint i suddenly noticed window-washing equipment moving across the glassed surfaces of the restaurant.

yes, there was one of the local j-dubs hard at it.

the strange thing was the height of his helper ... about the height of an 8-year-old.

KistByQpid

Bitter Mango,

I couldn't agree with you more! I'm not a JW, never been a JW...so maybe my opinion doesn't carry much weight here. However, I do homeschool my kids and have for the past 6 years. Prior to that, I worked in the public schools. I believe parents who choose to homeschool and then fail to uphold their responsibility, give homeschooling a bad name. As far as I know, homeschooling IS legal throughout the United States, with each state having various conditions. Every year, I must file a letter of intent. This means that I MUST comply with annual standardized testing (meanwhile the kids in ps are only subjected to these tests 3 times throughout their school career), I must maintain attendance, scope and sequence of studies, as well as their test scores. If I fail to do so, guess what? My letter will not be signed by the Sup. of Schools. Does it matter that I worked there? No. A parent must have a minimum of 1 year college/ 45 credit hours OR take a State approved course in homeschooling. I have a B.S. in Human Development...no problem. Does this mean I am "qualified" to make a comment of "socialization?" Yes. I believe it is a word that many people use without much consideration. What about another big word, teleology? What is the purpose of education? If I remember correctly I was often harshly reminded, "Your not here to socialize!" LOL. Unless you live at the North Pole, social interaction, maturity and development occurs naturally...institutionalized education does not have a monopoly on socialization or learning. Truely, education occurs WHEREVER learning happens. I live in an area that has slightly more than 3,900 homeschoolers in three school districts. They are extremely organized and offer a wide range of support services and activities. Actually, most homeschoolers I know have as many, if not more activities and lessons than most ps kids I know. Maybe JW homeschoolers are different? I'm not homeschooling for religious reasons or attempting to isolate them from worldly people.

However, I believe homeschool parents need to excercise discernment when it comes to taking their kids with them during normal school hours. My husband and I own a business and our kids enjoy going with their dad from time to time. I'm a stickler about only allowing this on Saturdays...rarely during the weekdays. Otherwise, people who don't know that we school 6 weeks on and 1 week off, year around, may wonder what we're doing. It doesn't matter that ps kids have regular "inservice days" off as well as various holidays and break times...in our neighborhood, these are the kids that are left at home/latchkey kids. The general public KNOWS and accepts this as the "norm" and doesn't pass judgement. Homeschoolers on the other hand, are scrutinized and held to a higher standard. Anyone who chooses this educational option, really needs to do what works best for their children BUT understand the level of commitment and resources homeschooling requires.

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Can Witnesses Do That?

by Dutchie in

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this week is spring break for school children and so my kids are home this week.

while i was at work yesterday some witnesses paid a visit to my home and tried to talk my 14 year old son into having a bible study.

when my son politely refused, saying that he could not commit to a study without first asking permission of his parents, they told him that they knew many children who had defied their parents to study with the witnesses and come to meetings.

KistByQpid

Dutchie,

Nothing surprises me where the JW's are concerned. Get this: My two kids were at my mom's house for approximately two hours...she is a JW but knows that I do not want my kids witnessed to. I returned to pick up my kids and guess what? My mom's friends from the hall had been over. One of them TOLD my kids to sit down, it was time for a bible study. My son refused, my 7 year old daughter was intimidated...and my mom did nothing to tell her "sister" to back off. In the meantime, they proceeded to tell my daughter, she would not go to heaven. I was more than a little pissed off. If my mom can't RESPECT my parental wishes better than that, I will not leave my kids alone with her. My mom does live across the street from a park and the "sisters" always comment on how nice it is to see "young ones" there. It would not surprise me if they were prowling the park to get in their quota of hours.

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Please keep it clean!

by Simon in

while the subject "dating, relationships & sex" does include the word 'sex' this does not mean that "anything goes".. while sex can be discussed within reason it is not a place to post explicit topics.. thanks

KistByQpid

Agreed. Hey, I love sex as much as anyone else...but find it absurd so many adults just now figured out they have one and what it's for.

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What do you think is the worlds worst movie ever m

by Waygooder64 in

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i am watching what i think is the dumbest movie ever put on film,the quick and the dead.

sharon stone (who i think looks great with no panties) absolutely sucked in this stupid movie.

whats with the plot of this yawner,its been done a bit too much.she was terrible and gene hackman must have needed the money when he signed on to do this groaner..just my opinion and we all know what they about opinions...they are just like assholes, we all have them and they all stink...

KistByQpid

The legend of Billie Jean

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Drug Abuse-There is an answer! Awake 07/01

by LDH in

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har har har, lifted from the pages of http://www.watchtower.org.

regarding this subject, you'll be glad to know that human efforts fail but if you get right with god via the jehovah's witnesses, jehovah will cure you in his own due time!!!.

so you see, they are still discouraging people from seeking professional help.. http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2001/7/8/article_03.htm.

KistByQpid

LOL...So when this person was higher than a freaking kite "for days on end"...s/he decided the JWs had all the answers. [8>] Yes, clean and sober, crystal clear sobriety...that's what I'm talking about! Talk about giving up one bad habit for another.