Sherry Holetzky's comments

Facing a Marriage Crisis - Blog Entry

12 May 2008 06:40 AM

If I can offer some friendly advice... I wouldn't make any life-altering decisions about your relationship right now, with so much going on. While you're clearly in pain and feeling neglected, a terrible place to be, it may well be that Wayne has issues of his own. He's sharing you with your mom and he too may be feeling neglected. On a rational level, he likely knows that she needs you more, but somewhere inside it still hurts not to be the center of your world...

Hopefully, you guys can find some time to really communicate. It's hard when things are stressful, but that's usually when it's most needed.

You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, Courtney. (((hug)))

Humor: National Grump Out Day - Blog Entry

08 May 2008 09:16 AM

Aw, man... I thought it was going to be a day where I could actually get away with BEING grumpy. Grrrrrr... >:o{

j/k

Is it Just Me? - Blog Entry

05 May 2008 08:58 AM

Thanks, Dale; they must have a big chunk of my share too, LOL.

I didn't think I was the only one who felt this way (especially considering the popularity of sources like the Frugal Blog).

Politics 101: More on McCain's Platform - Blog Entry

01 May 2008 06:47 AM

For one thing, I don't think the younger generation trusts the um... slightly older... generation with the governance of this country any longer. While that's a sad thing to say, if it leads to positive action, that's a good thing IMO.

We've allowed our "leaders" to consistently violate the Constitution and have not held them accountable. Hopefully, this generation will do a better job.

I believe homeschoolers definitely deserve some of the credit as do parents who get involved in (and often have to counter) the way their children are taught. For a long time, "educators" were trusted, perhaps too much... now, more parents examine the teaching and work to provide a balance. More children today grow up knowing that there isn't just one way.

I can't wait to see this generation running for office.

Families.com Marriage Blog Makes a Top 100 List - Blog Entry

01 May 2008 06:24 AM

Wow, that's great news, Courtney. :) The Kudos from you are appreciated, but don't forget to give yourself a pat on the back as well. Keep up the great work!

Politics 101: More on McCain's Platform - Blog Entry

30 Apr 2008 08:31 AM

Very true, and it is frustrating. However, I do see many people, including young people, waking up and getting more involved in the process... it gives me hope.

Politics 101: More on McCain's Platform - Blog Entry

30 Apr 2008 05:44 AM

Oh, I agree that none are innocent of such maneuvering, Val. I just can't get over how blatant they seem to be about it, as if no one will notice. Perhaps they believe we've become so apathetic that we don't see what they're doing, or they simply count on the fact that a large number of people still have that group/team mentality... the mindset that leads many to vote party over country.

I mean, if the R's "win" and elect someone that is more like Hillary than not, what have they really won?

Politics 101: More on McCain's Platform - Blog Entry

29 Apr 2008 09:37 AM

So much to say, so little space, LOL.

McCain has some good ideas. I especially agree with his statements during more than one debate that we should not use torture. However, how does he support things that are clearly overreaches of federal government power like NCLB, global interventionism, and the hugest, most intrusive federal bureaucracy in the history of this country known as Homeland Security, and call himself a "strict constructionist"?

I still don't even get how gang of 14, campaign finance reform, pro-amnesty McCain has suddenly become the oh so "conservative" golden boy. What's even more baffling is how so many people I talk to absolutely despised the man and swore they would never vote for him, but now support him because the party says so...

Into the Woods: Our Diary of Buying, Flipping and Moving Into Our First House - Blog Entry

28 Apr 2008 06:48 AM

Can't wait to hear more, Val (as you know I'm a city girl transplanted out in the country myself). We can compare notes, lol. Two words for ya... culture shock. But, after having been here as long as we have, this is home and I wouldn't go back (wouldn't mind living closer to a big city but not in one).

Lawn Maintenance Expenses - Blog Entry

22 Apr 2008 06:16 AM

Actually, cutting the lawn too short, rather than cutting it regularly, causes it to grow faster. Over-watering also makes it grow faster.

*I'm working on a couple more lawn articles that I hope folks will find informative...