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[FridaysChild]

This is pretty cool! A store in the North West Territories where the owner helps the shoplifters instead of harsh punishment! God Bless him!!

Tuktoyaktuk store manager has novel approach to shoplifters

Program targets delinquency by rewarding good deeds instead of punishing bad ones


Tuktoyaktuk store manager has novel approach to shoplifters - North - CBC News

Without giving the gist of the story away to others, let me just quote....


"If there was a fight at school, right away you would see people trying to stop it," she says.

Elias agrees that the program is making a mark.
"It gives students the confidence to stand up and be a leader in the future and present," he says.


Most interesting.

 

[JesusLives]

sorry to skip ahead, but has anyone heard from the tourists today?

*concerned face*

Not to worry, God took care of us through the night and an electrician came......of course box wouldn't pop for him but there is a bar part on the back of the box that had charred mark on a screw area and everything looked o.k.

Long story short we are going to have the breaker box replaced....When I had a bunch of remodeling done 10 years ago I wanted the electrician to do it then..... But Noooo..... If the man would have done what I asked then it would have been a little cheaper and there would have been no popcorn sounds coming from the breaker box yesterday either.... Why don't people do what they are asked to do? I mean the man turned away money...guess he just didn't want to work.

Any who.......Blond is so thankful for all the prayers and support from our CC family..... Thankful for our Heavenly Father and angels looking out for our safety and that of our neighbors too.

Electrician is ordering permits and parts will get the new box on Friday if all goes well. Poor tourist stuck in a hot house while mom goes to celebrate daughters 35th birthday on a shopping spree April 24th.... You know how girls like to shop.....

 

[cmarieh]

Not to worry, God took care of us through the night and an electrician came......of course box wouldn't pop for him but there is a bar part on the back of the box that had charred mark on a screw area and everything looked o.k.

Long story short we are going to have the breaker box replaced....When I had a bunch of remodeling done 10 years ago I wanted the electrician to do it then..... But Noooo..... If the man would have done what I asked then it would have been a little cheaper and there would have been no popcorn sounds coming from the breaker box yesterday either.... Why don't people do what they are asked to do? I mean the man turned away money...guess he just didn't want to work.

Any who.......Blond is so thankful for all the prayers and support from our CC family..... Thankful for our Heavenly Father and angels looking out for our safety and that of our neighbors too.

Electrician is ordering permits and parts will get the new box on Friday if all goes well. Poor tourist stuck in a hot house while mom goes to celebrate daughters 35th birthday on a shopping spree April 24th.... You know how girls like to shop.....

I am thankful all is okay with you guys. My dad rewired our breaker box last year and had the electrician make sure all was in order before he hooked up all the electricity to it. He was actually told that he does just as quality work as an electrician would.

So you are going on a shopping spree on Friday for your daughter's birthday. That is really interesting because my mom's birthday is Friday and so is our cats first Birthday. I can't believe it has been a year since my little babies were born.

 

[Viligant_Warrior]

This seems as good a place as any for most of the people I've bantered with, laughed, sometimes insulted -- all in "good clean fun" if you can believe that, please -- to be sure they read it.

My life is getting very busy. Between school, work, church, etc., I've been pretty busy anyway. But now I have a new contract with the Missouri Department of Corrections counseling parolees from the western side of the state in addictions recovery and family relations. It's going to be quite interesting, even stimulating, and I hope to get some research out of it as well.

Bottom line is, my time on here is going to be sharply curtailed. I'll be around some, but not nearly as much as I have been since joining back in December. Keep us (my wife in I) in your prayers as we move through life, enjoying it and one another immensely. We've got a lot of "little projects" planned, including planting a small vineyard.

That will keep her busy, as whe is ready to retire after 40+ years as a NICU nurse -- and I'm ready for her to retire. She comes home spent physically and emotionally after just about every shift. I want to see her enjoy herself more, and I want to dedicate more time to service work for the Christian community. There are many problems facing church families today, not the least of which, unfortunately, are addictions and marital issues, things that are "right up my alley" in which to help and counsel.

So, if you don't see me around quite as much, that's why. I enjoy coming on here for a time every now and then, and that will continue -- it's almost therapy for me. But just not as much time from now on, as I won't have it.

God bless y'all, keep fighting the good fight, live in Christ, love God, love others -- and laugh at yourselves every now and then. It's good therapy.

 

[VioletReigns]

#4. If someone forgets to invite them, they can still be friends.

That is so true. Women could probably learn from this in not taking everything so personal. I often find that if you don't make a really great impression on someone (mostly female, but not always) when first meeting them, it sets the tune for the entire time you're involved. They tend to hold grudges, if you step on their toes. Oops, no deleting or rewinding in real life. There's like this silent punishment of avoidance. It doesn't go unnoticed but then that is the point.

So very sad in so many ways.

Are you kidding me? I always pray I'm not invited to formal events or social functions where I gotta be extremely aware of my etiquette and be forced to sit and chat it up with potential blowhards.

On the other hand, if it's an informal function and my friends "forgot" to invite me, I just crash it. My mama taught me that as long as you have something yummy to offer (double layer cake, big pan of lasagna, or a few bottles of imported wine) the host or hostess won't mind at all if you show up.

 

[VioletReigns]

number 3 is just disgusting....wear the same clothing for 5 days straight?!
number 6 is insane......
I am glad that I am not a normal guy.... I would panic if I only spent 25 minutes to shop for relatives and waiting until the last minute would put me in a straightjacket.....I love watching the guys at the store the night before Christmas....

Yeah, it's stereotyping men for sure but it's just an exaggerated joke. Both my sons are excellent gift givers. I on the other hand, am not that great. And both my sons can talk on the phone for at least an hour or two. I DESPISE talking & texting on the phone. I'd rather speak to someone in person (or email).

 

[skylove7]

Lol...my one child is visiting from college...she is the one thing in life I can honestly say I didn't mess up on! Lol...kidding but its true! I look at her and....sighs...realize she is older now with a life, and she doesn't need mommy like she did as a child. All parents get used to this I know! Lol...can't keep her a little girl forever. Life can be lonely when they grow....lol....why did I say lol....? That wasn't funny

 

[VioletReigns]

This seems as good a place as any for most of the people I've bantered with, laughed, sometimes insulted -- all in "good clean fun" if you can believe that, please -- to be sure they read it.

My life is getting very busy. Between school, work, church, etc., I've been pretty busy anyway. But now I have a new contract with the Missouri Department of Corrections counseling parolees from the western side of the state in addictions recovery and family relations. It's going to be quite interesting, even stimulating, and I hope to get some research out of it as well.

Bottom line is, my time on here is going to be sharply curtailed. I'll be around some, but not nearly as much as I have been since joining back in December. Keep us (my wife in I) in your prayers as we move through life, enjoying it and one another immensely. We've got a lot of "little projects" planned, including planting a small vineyard.

That will keep her busy, as whe is ready to retire after 40+ years as a NICU nurse -- and I'm ready for her to retire. She comes home spent physically and emotionally after just about every shift. I want to see her enjoy herself more, and I want to dedicate more time to service work for the Christian community. There are many problems facing church families today, not the least of which, unfortunately, are addictions and marital issues, things that are "right up my alley" in which to help and counsel.

So, if you don't see me around quite as much, that's why. I enjoy coming on here for a time every now and then, and that will continue -- it's almost therapy for me. But just not as much time from now on, as I won't have it.

God bless y'all, keep fighting the good fight, live in Christ, love God, love others -- and laugh at yourselves every now and then. It's good therapy.

I will certainly keep you and your wife in prayer, Brother! And congratulations on your new position. And you and your wife's plan to start a vineyard.

 

[secularhermit]

That's such a beautiful memory. Do you still have any of the things your grandmother's brother has written? That would be very awesome!

My mother would sometimes prepare some homemade goodies for my grandparents. She would wrap plates full of yummy food and send me off to their house a little ways across town. It was always a wonderful visit. My Grandmom was mostly bedridden at that time and I'd sit by her bed and she'd talk about when she was a girl, she'd show me old photos and have me go to her closet and get out linens she embroidered and porcelain birds she had collected. And my Grandpop was always busy tinkering with stuff. I used to help him clean up the kitchen and do yard work side by side with him. Both of them were always so sweet and gentle. ♥

They were my first foster family and they treated my siblings and me like we were their real children. In fact, my dad had put in a request to adopt us but he never got the chance. He passed away when I was 13. It was a totally different life after he was gone. But I sure treasure those memories of my youth.

Oh, no! I had some of his papers but, when I thought of them I felt selfish when I realized one of his children would appreciate reading his poems. After that, I paid a visit to his house and gave those papers for him to know, 1st hand, what his dad wrote... In less than a year (I guess) my "uncle" Henry died, but having received what his dad (Bartolo) had written.

You have a bunch of good things in yuor mind.

I cannot imagine the amounts huggs you´d give and would be receiving the moment you meet them in heavens.

 

[secularhermit]

Lol...my one child is visiting from college...she is the one thing in life I can honestly say I didn't mess up on! Lol...kidding but its true! I look at her and....sighs...realize she is older now with a life, and she doesn't need mommy like she did as a child. All parents get used to this I know! Lol...can't keep her a little girl forever. Life can be lonely when they grow....lol....why did I say lol....? That wasn't funny

That´s somewhat sad! I still miss my Josh and those days he was my "mascot", Ha! Ha!.

Partly, those feeligs are selfish but, that area of parenthood has its recurrent crushes.

 

[secularhermit]

Are you kidding me? I always pray I'm not invited to formal events or social functions where I gotta be extremely aware of my etiquette and be forced to sit and chat it up with potential blowhards.

On the other hand, if it's an informal function and my friends "forgot" to invite me, I just crash it. My mama taught me that as long as you have something yummy to offer (double layer cake, big pan of lasagna, or a few bottles of imported wine) the host or hostess won't mind at all if you show up.

I hope you don´t forget anything with the spinach.

 

[skylove7]

Nearly 22 is my daughter...and all the things she said to me in life that tickled me, or touched my heart...the one thing she said that made me cry most...is she said " Mommy.....thank you for teaching me all about Jesus when I was three. I remember everything!" Oh I'm telling you I just cried and cried when she said that.

 

[secularhermit]

Victoria Falls, Zambia

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Is it served ALCOHOL in the tables there?

I doubt IT.

 

[tourist]

Nearly 22 is my daughter...and all the things she said to me in life that tickled me, or touched my heart...the one thing she said that made me cry most...is she said " Mommy.....thank you for teaching me all about Jesus when I was three. I remember everything!" Oh I'm telling you I just cried and cried when she said that.

This is a wonderful post.

 

[tourist]

Is it served ALCOHOL in the tables there?

I doubt IT.

It is probably a non-smoking section too.

 

[secularhermit]

Skylove, I don't remember who posted this in the Singles Forum, but I thought it was hysterical so I saved the pic. Hope it makes you smile.

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Something is wrong with me!

The point 2 says "we" don´t use the phone more than 30 sec and, the times I have checked the phone log, I have seen for sure, the less time I have used it, it was when my mom phone called (giving her, at least, a minute).

 

[FridaysChild]

Originally Posted by FridaysChild

#4. If someone forgets to invite them, they can still be friends.

That is so true. Women could probably learn from this in not taking everything so personal. I often find that if you don't make a really great impression on someone (mostly female, but not always) when first meeting them, it sets the tune for the entire time you're involved. They tend to hold grudges, if you step on their toes. Oops, no deleting or rewinding in real life. There's like this silent punishment of avoidance. It doesn't go unnoticed but then that is the point.

So very sad in so many ways.

Are you kidding me? I always pray I'm not invited to formal events or social functions where I gotta be extremely aware of my etiquette and be forced to sit and chat it up with potential blowhards.

On the other hand, if it's an informal function and my friends "forgot" to invite me, I just crash it. My mama taught me that as long as you have something yummy to offer (double layer cake, big pan of lasagna, or a few bottles of imported wine) the host or hostess won't mind at all if you show up.

Where as you were probably speaking of real life social and personal functions, I was referring to online interaction or church settings.

To disagree is often seen as unloving so you find a tendency to hush real thoughts or feelings in order to please or be found acceptable. And social faux pas can very easily be followed with silence and avoidance especially in Christian realms. Even Christian women can be catty although they do it in a much more subtle way. THIS is the sad part I was speaking about.

 

[secularhermit]

It is probably a non-smoking section too.

ha! Ha!

On the contrary! It looks like the "smoking" area.

 

[secularhermit]

By the way, Tour!

Several of your friends were missing you here, this morning...

 

[JesusLives]

Good Morning All. JL and Tourist I am happy to hear that you both are okay, Praise God! Today is the beginning of a Long Day for me because tonight is the banquet and have work and school this morning then when I get home I have to take mom and run some errands then get myself ready. Let the day begin. Oh wait it already begun. Lol.

Hope you have a good day and enjoy your banquet tonight and look fabulous in your new clothes.....