Posts by GrreatTeacher

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YOUNG PEOPLE ASK Should I Grow a Beard?

by neat blue dog in

ok, ok, so the actual title of the article released today on jw-org is "young people askshould i get a tattoo?

", but i thought i'd replace some words and phrases from the actual article, as follows:"regardless of the motive, you should think long and hard before deciding to have anything growing out of .

your skin!

GrreatTeacher

Yes, Teresa, you will regret that beard years later.

Just say no to steroids, ladies.

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Hearts going out to those in the Fort Mac area

by Dagney in

jw
friends

a few posters on here live in fort mcmurray, canada where there is a devastating fire.

one at least has lost her home and beloved dog.

thinking of you all.

There's a really helpless feeling when you face a natural disaster. We've faced several hurricanes and it's terrifying as you watch it barrel down on you and there's nothing you can do but flee...and then wait it out.

My condolences on losing a pet. They are members of the family and heartbreaking to lose.

My kind thoughts are with all affected.

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Share your home remedies for congestion and earache...please?

by GrreatTeacher in

the extraordinarily high pollen count has finally done me in.

i started with head congestion and coughing on friday and have steadily felt worse.

i now have an earache and a heavy feeling in my chest.. yes, i do have a doctor's appointment for tomorrow, as i'm sure the advice would be!

GrreatTeacher

Nonjwspouse, okay, I understand the local honey thing now. It's because the bees are making the honey from the local flora and that is what you're allergic to?

Mini allergy shots, that is funny!

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Share your home remedies for congestion and earache...please?

by GrreatTeacher in

the extraordinarily high pollen count has finally done me in.

i started with head congestion and coughing on friday and have steadily felt worse.

i now have an earache and a heavy feeling in my chest.. yes, i do have a doctor's appointment for tomorrow, as i'm sure the advice would be!

GrreatTeacher

Yes, Safe, it seems I'm going to survive...miss a few days of work, hack into a few pillowcases, ignore the housework, but, yes, I will survive to make another mortgage payment!

My husband just juiced some fresh fruits and vegetables, so I'm drinking this disgusting looking green slop, but it actually tastes very good and I'm sure it's full of good vitamins as well as hydrating me.

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Share your home remedies for congestion and earache...please?

by GrreatTeacher in

the extraordinarily high pollen count has finally done me in.

i started with head congestion and coughing on friday and have steadily felt worse.

i now have an earache and a heavy feeling in my chest.. yes, i do have a doctor's appointment for tomorrow, as i'm sure the advice would be!

GrreatTeacher

Just fine, I'm going to look for some Braggs next time I'm at the grocery store. I actually love vinegar, anyhow; on french fries, in potato salad, in red beet soup, on greens, etc.

Definitely in the vinegar camp in the vinegar vs. ketchup debate for french fries.

Mmm, I can just taste those boardwalk fries right now...

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Share your home remedies for congestion and earache...please?

by GrreatTeacher in

the extraordinarily high pollen count has finally done me in.

i started with head congestion and coughing on friday and have steadily felt worse.

i now have an earache and a heavy feeling in my chest.. yes, i do have a doctor's appointment for tomorrow, as i'm sure the advice would be!

GrreatTeacher

So I went to the doctor today and I was running a low fever. She tested for the flu with that awful nasal swab and it was negative and my breathing was normal, no asthma symptoms.

So, the diagnosis is a viral infection. I'm taking Mucinex Fast-Max which is over the counter and has a fever reducer, cough supressant, and decongestant all in one.

She did call in a script for an antibiotic to the pharmacy, but dated it for Friday, so if I don't feel better by then, I have something for the weekend. Yes, Listener, I was going to ask, but she offered. I really like her.

I did not buy Vicks for my feet, though I have heard of that. It just seems weird, but, hey, if it works for you, millie...

Just fine, where do you get Bragg's apple cidar vinegar? Is it more potent than the regular stuff? I keep hearing about it.

Shirley, I have Costco honey. It does seem to soothe my throat a little bit, but no miracles. Honey has gotten very expensive lately. I'll look for farmer's market honey, but don't know if I'll be able to afford it.

Doofdaddy, I have been thinking about getting a neti pot, but I fear that I might feel like I'm drowning. Not sure about my skills.

Thanks everyone for the good advice. I'm going to take a nap now and let my body do its thing and kick this virus. Goodnight!

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Start A Butterfly Garden!

by Bonsai in

jw
friends

time to take a break from debating religion.

take in a breath of fresh air and be healed by the wonders of nature around you.. how many of you have a garden?

how many have a nice flower patch to go with your vegetable garden?

GrreatTeacher

Yes, the plants appreciate the rain, but go away already!

It's rained for two weeks now. If I wanted this much rain, I'd move to England!

Where's the warm sun that teased us a month ago? Please come back!

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Share your home remedies for congestion and earache...please?

by GrreatTeacher in

the extraordinarily high pollen count has finally done me in.

i started with head congestion and coughing on friday and have steadily felt worse.

i now have an earache and a heavy feeling in my chest.. yes, i do have a doctor's appointment for tomorrow, as i'm sure the advice would be!

GrreatTeacher

Thanks, Safe. I don't even usually have very bad allergies, but this year it seems like every night on TV they post another record pollen count.

No fever or body aches, but the heavy chest worries me. Sometimes I can't tell whether it's asthma or congestion.

I made a mistake last time I had these symptoms by taking Sudafed tablets when it was actually my asthma. And, then my heart rate was so fast that they couldn't give me a breathing treatment because that would've raised it to dangerous levels.

But, I'm not wheezing, so I'm going to let the doctor figure it out tomorrow. It's only a $20 copay, but, yes, I do appreciate the free advice, too!

I've already been doing double pillows, but they're getting flat, so maybe I should triple them.

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Share your home remedies for congestion and earache...please?

by GrreatTeacher in

the extraordinarily high pollen count has finally done me in.

i started with head congestion and coughing on friday and have steadily felt worse.

i now have an earache and a heavy feeling in my chest.. yes, i do have a doctor's appointment for tomorrow, as i'm sure the advice would be!

GrreatTeacher

Ooh, sorry about your vacation!

The steam thing sounds good. Maybe I'll just go take a hot shower. That actually sounds really good.

It's a good point that it could be the flu. I work in the public schools and they're germ factories.

Thanks!

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Were you beaten as a child?

by purrpurr in

i've been confronting my mother with her dubious parenting skills (abuse) of me as a child.

particularly the beatings i would get with the wooden spoon.

not a light smack but hitting me as hard as she could for as long as she could.

GrreatTeacher

Yes, I was dragged to the KH basement and spanked.

Due to my sceaming, some of the other children thought there was a monster down there, and, consequently they behaved.