Cultures & Groups - 13 December 2007

Twas the month after Christmas and all through the house
Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.

The cookies I'd nibbled, the eggnog I'd taste.
All the holiday parties had gone to my waist.

When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).

I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared;
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared,

The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese
And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please."

As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt
And prepared once again to do battle with dirt---

I said to myself, as I only can
"You can't spend a winter disguised as a man!"

So--away with the last of the sour cream dip,
Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip

Every last bit of food that I like must be banished
Till all the additional ounces have vanished.

I won't have a cookie--not even a lick.
I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick.

I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie,
I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.

I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore---
But isn't that what January is for?

Unable to giggle, no longer a riot.
Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!

2007-12-13 23:42:30 · 14 answers · asked by Croeso 6 in Senior Citizens

that society should have available for left-handed people? I'll start:
1) Poctet t-shirts
2) Butter knives
3)

2007-12-13 23:14:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Thanks in advance.

2007-12-13 22:54:25 · 13 answers · asked by trapic 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

For what reasons would you say it is a great or not so great country. Ranging from, say, living standards, politics, constitutional matters (how democratic is it really?), economy, and social areas, or anything else.

2007-12-13 22:51:16 · 16 answers · asked by Ivor L 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

u say u accept everyone, then why do you despise homosexuals/ transexuals and marriage between them?
they are human after all

2007-12-13 22:33:56 · 12 answers · asked by My Name Is Trip 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-12-13 21:27:12 · 5 answers · asked by wolffromthenothing 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I need to speak to my teacher about my progress academically, thats fine.

However the problem is last time i saw her i was a wreck i had just admitted i was gay. i could barely say the word. So im pretty sure shes going to ask me about wether ive told my mum. (i haven't yet, but I'm get closer)

I'm a lot better with my sexuality now. (i left school, now at college, good environment, feeling good about myself finally)

How do i stop the meeting making me an emotional wreck?

2007-12-13 20:14:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Or they'll say, "I'm half Jewish, half Italian(for example)".... isn't being Jewish about religion, and not an "ethnicity"??????

2007-12-13 19:13:27 · 13 answers · asked by askme411 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

im slighly cynical and tend to think theyre all druggies who wont get a job..
do you think the same?
a few times i gave 5 dollars to this poor romanian woman. but i couldnt help but wonder why she couldnt find a job like me?
people corner me as im coming out the bank
and i feel bad if i dont sometimes too
erg...


ok GO!

2007-12-13 19:10:02 · 27 answers · asked by daria 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Word translations seem to be a big problem in todays world. I have a feeling that the "traditions" of yesteryear have been lost in translation over the centuries.
What are your thoughts regarding presents vs presence?
Do you think people have gone too far away from the real meaning of Christmas & other Holidays?

2007-12-13 18:38:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

i still make my own, can't beat the taste.

2007-12-13 17:55:23 · 14 answers · asked by ⓑⓐⓨⓢⓐ ™ 6 in Senior Citizens

Do you stay away from people, go to shelters, or spend the day in a bar? Or anything else???

2007-12-13 17:52:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-12-13 17:49:51 · 7 answers · asked by ⓑⓐⓨⓢⓐ ™ 6 in Senior Citizens

Do you think homosexuality is right or wrong?? I did not ask for the sex between two homosexuals ..I asked Do you think it is wrong or is it ok in your own words...

2007-12-13 17:49:23 · 16 answers · asked by nicole_sweetie2000 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

we blow up balloons, heaps of balloons, hang them everywhere and after we have eaten all the kids get a toothpick and burst them . i did as a child, my children did, now my grandchildren do. then we have water fights with waterpistols.

2007-12-13 17:44:35 · 3 answers · asked by ⓑⓐⓨⓢⓐ ™ 6 in Senior Citizens

How did it make you feel?

2007-12-13 16:45:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in People with Disabilities

We have the Prairie Home Companion, and it is great fun, but it's more of a variety show. The only radio theater I've heard are re-runs of the old, old shows. Not to say they can't be fun, but I'd like to have some new ones. Maybe a couple of hours on a Sunday evening. Different styles...Comedy, drama. Sci-fi...

2007-12-13 16:35:53 · 13 answers · asked by gldnsilnc 6 in Senior Citizens

2007-12-13 16:24:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

"I consider old people treasures who should be valued for their knowlege and experiences. They are living history books."
If I wanted to read about George Washington, I'd look it up online. Do you think this is funny?

2007-12-13 16:23:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Don't most of them die before their grandchildren are born or before they reach the age of 5? I never knew anyone who had living grandparents when I was growing up. This was not the "norm" in my childhood or my classmates! When did your grandparents die?

2007-12-13 16:16:44 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

I mean, I have never gotten much respect from them. They are grumpy, nasty, never polite to me. I could go all day without a gray-haired person giving me that kinda abuse. I guess I'm bad because i don't respect my elders...but you know what? I DONT!

2007-12-13 16:08:55 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

I have to call a freind in the States?

2007-12-13 16:03:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

this commercial?????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7MMPl0aQ_E

2007-12-13 15:59:16 · 8 answers · asked by Miss Rhonda 7 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I like guys but I am sure I don`t look gay. None knows about my condition. I just want to know why I can´t find a very straight gay guy????

2007-12-13 15:57:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-12-13 15:47:00 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

questions about negative things they have seen with seniors? does it make you wonder if they have nothing better to do than try to hurt someone or get inflammatory comments? just wondering...so many nasty and negative questions about seniors recently

2007-12-13 15:46:38 · 13 answers · asked by jfjohnsonrn2 2 in Senior Citizens

Mine is "I have fallen and I can't get up!" man, that makes me laugh so hard! Definately a classic. Don't you think?

2007-12-13 15:46:05 · 22 answers · asked by fearfactory50157 1 in Senior Citizens

..."you will be old one day too"? You think they would have something to say that wasn't so obvious.

2007-12-13 15:44:25 · 25 answers · asked by fearfactory50157 1 in Senior Citizens

Because, of course I love my grandma, but about the rest seem to have a dreg on society. Yes, here come the answers! I mean, yes, they had a purpose once. They helped this country, etc. But what do they do now? Be smarter than reporting me, answer intelligently.

2007-12-13 15:36:25 · 31 answers · asked by fearfactory50157 1 in Senior Citizens

...what do i do when they ask what a 100 times, are nasty grumpy to me, and over all cost me time and money?

2007-12-13 15:33:13 · 30 answers · asked by fearfactory50157 1 in Senior Citizens