sometimes you just need to be old-fashioned.

I usually rip out the plastic inserts myself, but I sure carry pictures.

Good for you for forcing him at least. And if I may make a suggestion, force your family to sit for a photo at least once. It is worth it. It really is.

Thanks, but I disagree. You can pull out a picture easily. With my smartphone I got to log in and go to gallery. Takes a few seconds, but why make someone wait? Also, I don't have to worry about not enough battery or some other kind of electronic nonsense.

Thank you. That I understand. And a lot of my opinion is based on emotions stemming from losing people with the do not resucitate order. That does leave a lingering question, and I admit it is selfish, of what if.

wtf is wrong with you people? No one carries photos of their family anymore???

I totally agree. I just have a problem with the wording. I'm doing my best to stay from political and hot button words, but I feel the suggestion is given for people to have do not resuscitate.

Two things. #1 if you have a family, this the bare minimum. #2 why does everyone on about no CPR or a Do not resuscitate. I guess it is an age thing, but why can't we word it as be clear about medical instructions. Maybe a few of us actually want every chance we can get.

Interesting. Its just a bizarre concept to have a currency that is entirely dependent on computational power.

If you're interested in that, the Franklin mint has some replica gold dollars they'd like to sell you too.

you are most welcome :) As Bartles and Jaymes put it, thank you for your support.

am I the only one who will whack the damn thing on the counter first? (can't wait to see how someone will twist that : ) )

where's the peanut gallery for this? Counter-intuitive...it sounds like letting yourself be stabbed in a knife fight so you'll feel the urgency to defend yourself more.

So what do you do if the stains keep reappearing on a carpet? I think I'm ready to throw out the carpet that originally came up with the house (I'm the 3rd owner). After 3 rug doctor treatments, I'm about fed up.

I disagree. And I'm a dad. Yes, kids need clearly spelled out rules. Communication like that is important. Yes, you need to be flexible. But kids are not little adults. They are kids. You need to be a parent, and not a friend/manager/etc.

I agree you are not obligated to like it ... but saying you don't like it is rough. And good for you. My wildest gift received ever was a wreath spray painted silver. I'll never forget it.

Because she was trying to do something nice for you.

Wear it.