Sherry Holetzky's comments

Is Your Baby Mentally Stable? - Blog Entry

14 Oct 2006 02:30 PM

There may be some benefit to these programs, but I think we need to cautious about "diagnosing" children at such early ages, especially since some symptoms of disorders tend to be normal childhood problems, which children will outgrow. Education and some therapies may work, but we have WAY too much drugging of children in this country... at earlier ages all the time and many of these drugs aren't even approved for children.

Another Yankee Tragedy - Blog Entry

14 Oct 2006 02:14 PM

I was really shaken when this happened, and I'm nowhere near New York. I'm sorry for those who were lost and their families, but I'm so thankful no more were lost. Still, it brought back memories of 9/11 very sharply.

The Occult and Christians - Blog Entry

14 Oct 2006 02:06 PM

Very true, MJ. Excellent article.

Video Game Bill Passed In The Senate - Blog Entry

14 Oct 2006 01:57 PM

Ceresrose, I agree with your basic points. But, in Teresa's defense, I don't think she's passing the buck. I also think that an effective rating system will help parents do just as you are stating.

What NOT To Sell On eBay - Blog Entry

14 Oct 2006 01:51 PM

This is not only sick and twisted, but a little scary. A body found at a school? Who wouldn't call the police? I hope they find out who this person was and lay him or her to rest in a respectable manner, and alert family members -if any- that may still be seeking closure.

Remembering the USS Cole - Blog Entry

14 Oct 2006 08:10 AM

This is a lovely tribute, Jaime. Let us always remember our heroes and their families and never forget the reason they fight.

Dealing with Difficult Neighbors - Blog Entry

14 Oct 2006 08:05 AM

They really can ruin a neighborhood, Marjorie, and it's just sad. While I completely get what you're saying, I think it's sad that in this world today it's come to that. I guess this is another good reason to live out in the country. Neighbors aren't real close as a physical measure but fairly close relationship wise.

Dealing with Difficult Neighbors - Blog Entry

13 Oct 2006 10:03 AM

What a shame, sendpt. I would suggest re-reading the email. Try to look past her rant and see if you can find a hint as to what she's really angry about.

Personally, I wouldn't attend a party if people were rude to me. I might however ask one of those hosting the party what the problem is, when I called to RSVP.

I would continue to wave and be polite in the mean time.

I hope things work out for you.

Redefining Words: You Won't Believe this One - Blog Entry

12 Oct 2006 06:38 AM

Very true, however, there is a difference between civil rights as defined by inherent qualities and simply deciding "anything goes." Some things are not socially acceptable for good reasons. Again, people are free to choose how they live, but that doesn't mean the rest of society has to agree with it or pretend that it's something other than what it is.

Redefining Words: You Won't Believe this One - Blog Entry

11 Oct 2006 09:54 AM

It is definitely about validation. It's an attempt to redefine the norm in order to garner acceptance, even though the majority will never readily accept such, no matter what terms are used to describe it.