Maybe your granddad was honored/humbled by the experience? I think people can change and if he was a good guy by you then maybe he deserved that time in the spotlight, so to speak. Time does curious things to us all. I get your mixed feelings though.

I like to use a pink lipstick as blush. If you don't have super sensitive skin, give your favorite lipstick a try on your cheeks. If it's a dark or vibrant shade, start slow with only a little. I also recommend experimenting before you are going to shower anyway, so if you don't like it you aren't stuck with it for…

I wonder how many bad/absentee parents spend these "honor" days feeling guilt and shame. I hope it's all of them. I mean, if I created a life and then abandoned all responsibility, I believe I would die inside seeing the ads for "world's greatest dad/mom". That has to sting a bit. As it should.

Yes, the father daughter dances at weddings are also hard for me to watch.

I think asking a close friend/relative to walk you down the aisle is a great idea. It is your day so do it how you want. Traditions are nice, but they aren't law.

The article idea has so many possibilities! There are many among us who either lost their dads, wish to lose their dads, and those like you who have a dad that you just aren't that close to. Weddings already seem to be hugely stressful events where no one is sure what the "right" thing to do is. There is a giant…

What a great idea Ms. Breslaw. You should do it on Jez yourself. I think MANY women would be greatly helped out by a piece like that. My father passed away and I am unmarried, but I would be interested in reading your article should it ever come to fruition.

I am going to share that with my man. Thanks!

That is a sweet memory. You brought tears to my eyes. It really is the little things in life that matter. Even though you didn't get to have your dad around for long, you have a memory of him spending time with you and that is priceless.

I think it is usually due to very large chips on shoulders.

Right. I have done that job and I know that it is possible. Also, I believe part of the point of that job is being welcoming. Being friendly is just so uncool.

I have been trying for the last 2 years to grow columbine and foxglove. They are so beautiful and the fact that they are poisonous is kind of cool and creepy. Have you ever seen a poison ring? If you haven't heard of them, check em out. I bet you would like them.

Word! There are some people on this site that just rage about every bit of minutia being so offensive, that I can't take them seriously. If you want to have a good power rant, latch on only occasionally so as to not come off as a ridiculous, joyless blowhard. If someone tells you that you are pretty, stay calm. It is…

Being offended seems to have become a popular hobby. I like to pick my battles so I can feel the full-force of my righteous indignation!

I wasn't always perfect either hahah! We all may not smoke, but we all eat and drink and there is a serious problem with littering in general. I think some people that don't smoke feel more righteous when they can heave blame at smokers for all the litter left around. I know all of those liquor store pizza boxes were…

I see I have essentially repeated what you and someone else have already said.I hope you all can forgive me. I think in this case repetition may be required. Sometimes I need to hear the same advice from different sources to get it to seep in. This is sooo angering I can barely stand it.

Please tell your mutual friends what he did to you. If any of them aren't 100% on your side like most of us commenters, then you need to get rid of them. I hope your friends rally around you and put that scumbag on blast.

I got that. Thank you for clarifying anyway. One thing on these threads that annoys me is how it can be hard to articulate tone in text. I try not to jump on the defensive. It sucks to feel in order to express yourself you must first wave a flag full of disclaimers. I am kinda new around these boards but I see a lot…

Every time I camp and go to the beach, I pick up butts and various other debris. I don't litter, but I smoke. It's nice to know there is another citizen that is willing to do a little extra to make up for the inconsiderate bastards. Their numbers are vast. Let's do what we can.

Take away my smokes and I will turn into a very dangerous individual. I would like to take this chance to ask fellow smokers to not throw the butts on the ground, along with empty boxes. You are giving the anti crowd fodder and you're makin' me look bad! This also applies to med. marijuana. Don't throw your containers…