That last paragraph, there? You said it just as I thought it. Hearted. :)

Do I have your permission to appropriate and use "Derfwang" as needed? It's so.... Perfect. <3

After 8 years, I can thankfully say this problem is rare. My best advice to you is CYA and DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT. Have a detailed discipline plan, make sure everyone gets a copy, and stick to it. ( It takes paper, but I make each student AND PARENT read it, sign it, and keep it on file.) Speak to the parents…

Don't for get to add Saoirse Ronan for the trifecta of adorbs.

Dixie cup half-full of Scope: Soak Toothbrush in said cup every other day for the length of a shower : nice sterile brush that lasts waaaay longer :)

I have had the opposite problem as a teacher (not often, thank gawd, but it has happened) where a parent gets angry WITH ME for disciplining their child IN CLASS. For one example, I have had a child who was caught playing with their phone in class, a direct violation of school rules, so I took the phone away (a common…

This!! When I was a waitress at a steakhouse, we had those monster 3+pound ceramic platters as plates. One shift, this family kept letting their 6 year old boy run up and down the aisle while they enjoyed their drinks. As I am running back and forth to the tables, I almost tripped over said child several times. I…

@ Tealstar: But that is not always the case. I only pay for additional services over and above the plan my employer provides. Otherwise, my coverage is a benefit my employer offers, i.e., I don't pay anything for it. This is where these assjacks think they can get off by choosing what to cover, because they ARE paying…

same.

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Considering a dollar bill is only 6.14 inches long, what friggin' size are those underwear?? Negative 2's??

I had that thought last summer when I went to northern Wisconsin for a week. I saw ONE brown person. ONE. For a whole WEEK. No other shade but pasty white/pink. Coming from Miami, it was a shock, I tell you. (I looked for Scott Walker to smack him and call him a dick, but no such luck.....)

I love me some avocado, and evoo is all I use, and I have been trying different grains (found a red quinoa that looks interesting...) but I admit I have been avoiding soy. I haven't researched it (schoolteacher here, just finished finals) but doesn't soy cause some problems with female hormones? I need to get Googling…

Oooohhh...great suggestions, thanks!!!

O.k., honest question here: I casually try vegetarian meals, but honestly, they never seem to be very filling unless I eat a shopping cart full! I do the rice and bean combos, but it seems I'm starving again two hours later. I feel like I'm eating nothing but salads and side dishes... The only thing that seems to…

Yeah, whatever you go back to, that would be a good reason to make him a "Former" boyfriend, like, YESTERDAY. If he continues to put hands on you even after you have told him it's disrespectful and to stop, he WILL NEVER change (and will probably escalate.) Get out. Now. Trust me.

The term you are looking for is "Security". Having that extra cushion, knowing you could if you wanted to... but realizing you don't HAVE to. You have realized that you like that feeling of security ($ in the bank) more than the rush of buying.

I have to say, my favorite part of reading DM is the constant use of the phrases "lashings of red lipstick" and "going hell for leather" because the person they are profiling is, in fact, wearing leather...

Yup, I read both sections too. *Hangs head in shame* It is one of the few sites that is not blocked where I work (guess they haven't found it yet!) and I have wasted many a lunch break.... (*mumbles* or gone home late because I got caught up reading while waiting for the parking lot to clear.... what do you mean it's…

And WTF is with all of the animal cruelty stories??!! I have to skim past quickly, or my day will be ruined!!