The Hex Files

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Wait. Wait one cotton-picking minute. These animal rights activists are spending their time, energy and money to combat a word that conveys the responsibility in keeping a pet?

Wouldn't animal rights be better served in fighting abuse, overpopulation, and educating people on how to be responsible pet owners...er...guardians...er...parents....umm....

Are these the same folks who object to pets being called "pets", and want them to be called "companion animals" or some such?

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Absolutely agree. Tax it, regulate it, fine for DUI...just like booze and tobacco.

And for Gods' sake...let me have the only medication that actually WORKS for me.

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I stayed in the same school district for my entire career. I was a smart kid, skipping first grade and going right into second. That impacted me more than I think my parents and teachers could imagine. I was able to keep up scholastically, but I was a year behind emotionally and developmentally. One year makes a HUGE difference when you're in grade school.

So, while I was confident as a smart kid, I had some social issues. I didn't have many friends that I was close to, and didn't even date in high school. Most of the people I did become friends with didn't attend my school, and the few dates I had were also from out of the area. While people liked me and there wasn't any real animosity, I just didn't fit in. I was always a little behind in the social arena.

Big impact. HUGE. I still have issues in that area, although I've since learned how to be friendly and outgoing, against my usual impulse to remain quiet and in the background.

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I sure do, I love the look of a festive house. I usually start the week after Thanksgiving, putting up the wreaths and garland on the mantle (I have a mantle again this year!). The tree is usually up by the second week of December, if not the first.

It all comes down the first week of January. A month is long enough.

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I can't help it, it's my favorite even though it's TERRIBLE. It was my grandfather's last movie, and I have fond memories of watching it every year when it came on TV. It no longer plays on any channel (at least that I've seen), but my father recorded it years ago for me.

It's "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't" with Rossano Brazzi and my grandfather, Mischa Auer.

I'll be subjecting Will to this monstrosity today. And I will sing along and love it...as I cringe.

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I do the cooking for Thanksgiving these days, so I don't have to worry about sweet potato pie. Leave the sweet potato alone, why cover it up with mini-marshmallows?

Ick.