tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.comments2015-11-08T14:17:47.595-08:00Raymond HenriRaymond Henrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08957123630480956556noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-6376137443258049532013-04-09T22:15:50.247-07:002013-04-09T22:15:50.247-07:00I sense a natural little story teller in the makin...I sense a natural little story teller in the making. Keep the stories coming they make me smile. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-6986599103178172912013-02-27T08:27:36.563-08:002013-02-27T08:27:36.563-08:00What a beautiful first sentence!!!What a beautiful first sentence!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-40786902344641668272013-02-14T18:11:12.920-08:002013-02-14T18:11:12.920-08:00Happy Valentines to little Bug. I cannot wait to h...Happy Valentines to little Bug. I cannot wait to hear about her next adventure!<br />Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03162387829071717184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-36431943733695981152012-02-22T06:51:06.321-08:002012-02-22T06:51:06.321-08:00I am standing by for the event when the forward sc...I am standing by for the event when the forward scoot muscles are distinguished from the backward scoot. Learning and practicing is so much fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-66581153862141534452012-02-21T07:14:00.234-08:002012-02-21T07:14:00.234-08:00I hear you, anon. And I do find your input constr...I hear you, anon. And I do find your input constructive. I would still categorize the type of anger you're talking about as stemming from love. If we feel that something we allow and indulge in ourselves is harmful or destructive, we would try to prevent our loved ones from going there. It's said that parents who get drunk and/or do drugs are much more likely to have kids who get Raymond Henrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957123630480956556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-23452667454288529962012-02-20T17:38:06.473-08:002012-02-20T17:38:06.473-08:00I would like to interject that family quarrels tou...I would like to interject that family quarrels touch us more because they affront us more personally. We are more angry at others doing what we allow and indulge in ourselves but don't want to admit. Remembering this helps me personally to stay focused on self improvements while realizing that anger is destructive not constructive. Hope my input is constructive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-43213771352423033702012-01-22T20:40:19.219-08:002012-01-22T20:40:19.219-08:00Baby enthusiasm! Very special!Baby enthusiasm! Very special!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-11233256665185867012012-01-22T20:28:33.416-08:002012-01-22T20:28:33.416-08:00How True! All people have their individual abiliti...How True! All people have their individual abilities. What a gift to be in a family who brings out the best in each person. Household chores can be a great starting place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-10104603035618344512012-01-22T20:03:38.931-08:002012-01-22T20:03:38.931-08:00Well said! Family's do need to intentionally b...Well said! Family's do need to intentionally be the example of helping without criticism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-54576344566829814912012-01-15T06:30:15.697-08:002012-01-15T06:30:15.697-08:00Yes!!!Yes!!!Wildflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312402519027071444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-12919689990664357622012-01-05T18:10:47.580-08:002012-01-05T18:10:47.580-08:00Quite true, anon. No argument from me.Quite true, anon. No argument from me.Raymond Henrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957123630480956556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-89441886871733439122012-01-05T10:49:24.040-08:002012-01-05T10:49:24.040-08:00Always good to get out of your comfort area. You n...Always good to get out of your comfort area. You never know when you'll be asked (or need to) write in a different style, and if you haven't practiced, it can be daunting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-41914797255586994282011-12-30T18:16:50.867-08:002011-12-30T18:16:50.867-08:00I forgot to mention, Blogger.com can get you going...I forgot to mention, Blogger.com can get you going. There's also Wordpress.com, but I wouldn't recommend that for someone self-proclaiming not to be internet savvy.Raymond Henrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957123630480956556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-65645694594196497882011-12-30T18:14:51.948-08:002011-12-30T18:14:51.948-08:00Hey, Anon.
Not only is having a blog, like mine, ...Hey, Anon.<br /><br />Not only is having a blog, like mine, free, but it's also pretty easy and quick to set up and manage. Alls you really need to invest is some sweat equity.<br /><br />Good luck!Raymond Henrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957123630480956556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-28688750842874135632011-12-30T15:09:59.994-08:002011-12-30T15:09:59.994-08:00I know this if off topic but I’m looking into star...I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own blog and was wondering what all is needed to get setup? I’m assuming having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny? I’m not very internet smart so I’m not 100% sure. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-60198226616054526772011-12-02T11:35:09.271-08:002011-12-02T11:35:09.271-08:00I should note to have a post after the holidays ab...I should note to have a post after the holidays about confrontation specifically. I mainly wanted to focus on communication (of which confrontation is a subset) here. I don't think confrontations on the basis of gender was Anon's point. I felt like it was more to do with confrontation from the bias of gender. Your example helps show how confrontation is effective communication and that Raymond Henrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957123630480956556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-11954367997554899372011-12-02T11:23:51.104-08:002011-12-02T11:23:51.104-08:00Hmmm... Gender confrontation... I don't think ...Hmmm... Gender confrontation... I don't think I have ever had a problem where I said to myself "Gees the only reason I am having this confrontation right now is because she is a woman!" Confrontation boils down to expectations and what the other party expected (rightfully or not) the other party to do. You can stop confrontation before it starts just by thinking before you talk. Brian Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236179945126968655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-44970939486704406632011-12-02T10:42:54.306-08:002011-12-02T10:42:54.306-08:00Rather than pretending there are no differences be...Rather than pretending there are no differences between men and women, it behooves us to recognize barriers from within that prevent effective communication. Using gender types as a crutch hinders complete communication. Confrontation is communication. The gender type problems I mentioned are avoidance, not communication. Every personality (across gender lines) responds to confrontation Raymond Henrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957123630480956556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-28116471950422440652011-12-02T10:26:55.305-08:002011-12-02T10:26:55.305-08:00So men and women should act the same and pretend t...So men and women should act the same and pretend there are no differences between the sexes? I feel the differences between men and women and the way we communicate make us human. It causes confrontation which then lets us show compassion and forgiveness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-73755529488873242952011-11-29T12:01:52.004-08:002011-11-29T12:01:52.004-08:00Thanks, Lori! That could work. I'm gonna start...Thanks, Lori! That could work. I'm gonna start a list...Raymond Henrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957123630480956556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-29773951446178384962011-11-29T11:47:24.006-08:002011-11-29T11:47:24.006-08:00Excellent idea. And when that doesn't work, g...Excellent idea. And when that doesn't work, get one of those ginormus TV remotes, sit your toddler on the couch holding it, and take a picture.Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-51728882419172541952011-11-04T12:21:36.218-07:002011-11-04T12:21:36.218-07:00Yup, yup, anon. You were able to say that well! Th...Yup, yup, anon. You were able to say that well! Thanks for the addition.Raymond Henrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957123630480956556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-47974689741582243632011-11-04T11:47:51.625-07:002011-11-04T11:47:51.625-07:00Here is my response - based on my ability - I like...Here is my response - based on my ability - I like your take on this subject. There are always forces nudging or pulling us into a direction we may not ordinarily take... but we do have the ability to respond in a manner which will prevent or would have prevented us from "going down that road".<br /><br />The ability to make our own decisions, and act accordingly, is something we do Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-12769937463733228442011-10-16T19:40:46.722-07:002011-10-16T19:40:46.722-07:00I suppose so, FastFoodKnight. There's getting...I suppose so, FastFoodKnight. There's getting out of a tight spot... Then there's getting out of a tight spot. I'm hesitant to encourage her escapist routine lest I look into the back seat to find an empty car seat and the door locked from the inside. It's bad enough that the WubbaNub disappears.Raymond Henrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957123630480956556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-212139571361727249.post-84445181058916592772011-10-15T23:53:47.827-07:002011-10-15T23:53:47.827-07:00I bet Houdini's parents had a similar experien...I bet Houdini's parents had a similar experience when he was a young'un. Can you imagine their bed time routine? "Honey, did you remember to put a clean diaper on Ehrie before you locked his swaddling blanket? Good, I'm going to hang him upside down now so we can get some sleep..."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com