Lisa P's comments

Survey Finds Some Feel Older Women Should Not Have Babies

31 Aug 2006 02:41 PM

"yet another respondent felt that not only are we selfish and self-serving but we are creating a world in which our offsprings will have to choose between going to college and "staying home to change his/her parent's diapers."

As a woman who had her first child at 37 and plans to have another, God willing, I'd just like to say that the comment above is pretty ignorant. First of all it is amazingly selfish to not plan for your own retirement and simply expect your children to pick up your pieces as they begin to fall off. As for me and my husband, we've been responsible parents and have been saving for our son's college fund and our own retirement funds for years now. If anybody is going to be changing MY diapers, it'll be a stranger that is paid very well. My son's only choice will be which Ivy League college he wants to go to.

Flag Burning: Does Having the Right Make it Right?

26 Aug 2006 09:01 PM

I joined the USAF during Desert Storm and served for 8 years. I realize that free speech is a right and flag burning is considered a form of speech but I hate it nevertheless. That aside, my biggest issue would be the safety issue. What person in their right mind starts a fire - any fire - in a classroom full of children! That is grossly irresponsible and the teacher should be removed simply for the fact that he endangered his students in not one but two classes!

I Love Crash Diets

26 Aug 2006 08:38 PM

Carbs are deadly to me too! You and I should team up and get each other through some protein days!

Operation Military Kids

26 Aug 2006 06:26 AM

What an awesome thing! Few people realize what military families go through during the deployment of a loved one. While life is hunky-dory and business as usual for most, there is a silent minority of military families wondering if Daddy or Mommy is ever going to come home. The best thing for military children is to know that they aren't alone. What a wonderful camp to have available for them!

Yeah, But We Are the Bad Guys!

26 Aug 2006 06:21 AM

HOOAH!!

Anti-War Songs

24 Aug 2006 07:10 AM

Something that I particularly appreciate today is the fact that artists are also writing and performing songs of support - God Bless Toby Keith and all the others who are speaking out for our troops!!!!

For Love of Literacy

20 Aug 2006 09:08 PM

All so true! My father is functionally illiterate. It was very important to him and my mother that my brother and I learn to read - and more importantly love to read. Their plan worked and we're both big readers. There's just something about a book in my hands that takes me away...

Would You Kill for a Body Like That?

17 Aug 2006 01:46 PM

Thanks, Jody! You made me realize that I didn't even mention Motherhood! I had a pretty svelte body before I got pregnant. I gained a lot of weight with the pregnancy. My son is nearly 2 now and I'm hoping to be back to my pre-baby weight by the time his birthday rolls around in October.

If I don't make it, oh well. He was worth every stretch mark and saddlebag! Curves are beautiful and I think we all need to tell ourselves that more often.

How to Handle Your Non-Frugal Friends (I)

17 Aug 2006 06:29 AM

Great points! I find that telling someone that we live off 1/2 our income and are saving the other half for our retirement generally gets their attention. Especially when they are having a hearty homemade dinner at our house (thank you, couponers in the Families.com Deals section for all the great tips!)

17 Aug 2006 04:58 AM

This is a truly inspiring team. I remember seeing a news story about this father & son when my in-laws were visiting. There was not one dry eye in the house. It still brings tears to my eyes. How can we not hope that our sons will grow up to be fathers like this amazing man?