Wow that teacher sounds awful. So sorry you had to go through that. If any of my students ever came to me with a similar problem, I'd absolutely let them call parents. Your AP at least sounds like they had a good head on their shoulders in this case.

Kinja eated my post before I got to finish. Was just going to add that I personally think that teachers should get to set the rules in their own classrooms but my district hasn't figured this out yet, so I also must abide by the rules or face consequences myself. Irregardless, that poor girl never should have been…

It's not stealing. At all. It's a consequence for an action. A financial one, but a consequence all the same. If you park your car illegally, you pay a fine. This isn't any different. As a teacher, I loved it. It's a valuable lesson on cause and effect. Our students have two choices: surrender your phone and pay the…

What knockers!

Iiiiiii ain't git nobody and nobody cares for me. Yaka ta ta! HAH!

China has changed a lot with regards to medicine in the past 20-30 years. If she came from a poorer family, they probably couldn't afford a CT scan much less what we consider basic western medical services. Traditional Chinese medicine is still often the first choice for many people when treating ailments, so it's…

I have a secret stash hidden from my husband because he loooooves them too. We probably go through two bags a week.

I like to mix almond butter and TJ cookie butter and use it as "peanut butter" pie filling. It's very tasty. Not a big fan of Nutella. It's kinda meh compared to all the other nut butters out there. It is a shame you can't enjoy the wasabi almonds. I'd eat my weight in those things if I could.

Almond butter for the win! Once you discover almond butter, Nutella just starts to look like a hack job. If you're a fan of almonds in general, you should try the Blue Diamond wasabi almonds. Mmmmmmm. So good. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a spoon.

We're newlyweds, so thankfully aren't getting the barrage of questions yet. It helps that his parents are distracted by his sister's pregnancy and that my parents know I will cut them if they bring it up or hint at all. They're pretty great parents. They respect my wishes and aren't nosy at all. Maybe tell your…

I want to second everything itscocopop said and add that this guy who is stringing you along and lying to his girlfriend doesn't deserve you. You deserve someone who will love you and treat you like the queen you are. Not like a second piece. I know how it hurts. It hurts so much. Many of us have been right there with…

I like to describe myself as reproductively agnostic - I'm ambivalent about the whole thing with a slight leaning toward let's not. My husband wants kids and while I wouldn't be devastated if we never had kids, I know he would be and that makes the whole thing seem more attractive to me because I love him and want…

My nights always belong to Dr. Malcolm. Wowmp.

Michelle Obama is actively promoting activity for kids and both nickelodeon and the Disney channel actively campaign as well. So yes. but it's a slow process.

I remember you saying this on a previous article and I'll second and third and fourth the person who suggested that you get yourself a new doctor. You looked healthy and perfect in the picture you posted. 135 is not enough and 155 is completely appropriate. Best of luck in your continuing weight loss/tone up…

I applaud your rant because it is magnificent. But do you mean DDT? Because the mosquito repellent I buy has Deet in it and that shit is the bomb. Also, great tip about the bathtub thing! I'm sure my husband will think I'm a crazy person, but I don't really care if it prevents a possible infestation in our own house.…

Oh, but you can't expect to wield supreme executive power just because some watery tart threw a sword at you.

The Gulf Coast is so sweaty it ain't even funny. I once managed to take off and then put on a completely different set of pajamas with no memory of the deed. I'll try out the vacuum. God I hope it works. We have a newish (3 yrs) mattress and I'd like to preserve it for as long as possible. Or we'll just get a waterbed…

Unless you use a blowtorch to iron your sheets, you'll be fine. And as for the 93 degree thing, I live in Houston. Everyday is sweaty. Maybe it's a geography thing? Because mattresses here can get nasty in 10 years irregardless of how well you maintain them. The weight thing isn't a myth though. They do get heavier.…