Month: December 2017

Well, I’m still remembering and reminiscing about the days when my children were little. I’ll share a few more stories about raising kids in the ghetto.

We ended up in this run-down neighborhood when we bought a house and fixed it up. It was the nicest place in the entire neighborhood, but it would not sell because no one who could afford to buy it wanted to live there.

It was cold outside and my son was playing in the backyard. He wanted to warm things up a bit. When things heated up a bit too much he came running into the house with this terrified look on his face.

“Mmmmmommy?” I could tell something was wrong. Observant, aren’t I?

“What is it?”

“F-f-f-fire! Mm-m-momie!”

“Tell Mommy what happened. You aren’t in trouble, just tell me….”

He didn’t have to. I looked out the window to see the playhouse engulfed in smoke. I ran out of the house, grabbed the hose, and ran to the rescue. It was only a matter of minutes before everything was under control, but my daughter has been mad at her brother ever since for melting her plastic stove; dishes, play food, and all.

Those are accidents, and I suppose every kid has at least one to tell about. Then, there are things that adults do that are truly stupid. Like the guy who lived across the street from us. He would get drunk and lay in the ditch night after night until the police came out to get him back into the house when someone finally complained of his moaning. And the two gals who lived next door who fought all the time. One day the blond got into her car and tried to run over the redhead. She missed the first time so she took a second and a third try until she succeeded in penning her against the concrete wall with the bumper with no place to run. Then she proceeded to beat her. I was watching out my bedroom window. I was on hold with the police station…again.

I thought things couldn’t get any worse. Then, another set of renters moved in after the “ladies” were evicted. This family had some bad dogs that were so vicious I couldn’t let my kids play in our own front yard. The dogs tore everyone’s trash out and strew it all over our yard; trash that included the front leg of some animal, probably a deer since it was hunting season. I called the landlord and the police. I was told there was nothing that could be done unless I could get the dogs into captivity on my property. My son’s bb gun took care of that situation right away. Mommas can shoot too! I just can’t hit a target, but the sweet pup was tied securely to my front porch ready for their ride to the Animal Shelter later that afternoon.

One day I was doing my quilting or playing piano and minding my own business when the GBI came to my front door asking questions about my neighbor. I was asked to identify a hat he wore often. The next morning after I got my kids off to school, I awoke to a loud noise in the backyard. People were screaming and hollering (that’s southern for yelling). By the time I found my eyeglasses, a policeman was straddling atop my neighbor’s back. The young man was lying face down in my petunias while the officer placed handcuffs to arrest him right there in my backyard. His crime? He had killed a woman that he had picked up at the bar down the street. He then stuffed her body into the trunk of a car, drove the car to a local park, left it there, and got a ride home like nothing had happened. Only in the movies, so I thought.

Raising kids in the ghetto is much more difficult than raising them in a safe neighborhood. The key to keeping kids safe is to make friends with your neighbors so you know who you can trust. Then, you help look out for one anothers kids. You have to know where your kids are all the time and youd better have a close relationship with them if you want to survive. Praying a lot helps too.

Well, that’s enough of remembering for one day. I get to sleep late in the morning. I think I’ll go to bed early and get a head start.

If you have found yourself in a Scorpio relationship you better be prepared to be brave. Dont get me wrong, Scorpios are very loyal and can make wonderful companions, but in the heat of things when times might be tough you may end up being the one who gets fiercely stung.

Scorpios love to be the one controlling their environment and are the take charge kind
of person in any relationship. So you have to be tough and not give in on everything they want. You must understand a Scorpio’s nature and then you will know why they seem to want to take the lead with everything that is going on.

This does not mean you cant feel the need to ever take charge of anything. You will need to bravely express yourself when you want to do so. In this way you will actually win your Scorpio’s admiration, because aside from being natural leaders themselves, they also love it when someone else shows moxie and drive. Scorpios may want to take over everything but they lack determination and toughness many times. Show that and you can get on their good side.

Scorpios are attracted to a challenge, so it is wise for you to play hard to get sometimes. Just dont go overboard as they may eventually think you are not interested in them, and that would be a turnoff for them.

You dont want to heat things up too much in a relationship with a Scorpio, but you do want to keep it interesting enough to keep them excited. Assert yourself at times but not overly so. Scorpios are not necessarily aggressive so they like to win people over by diplomatic means more often. If you are too resistant to them too often, it will cause an argumentative relationship.

On a positive side Scorpios are usually generous partners and good loyal companions. They may even be slow to temper. But this sign of the sun person will get madly temperamental if pushed too long. It will not be a pretty sight when a Scorpio finally does get angry. They may seethe beneath their skin for a long time.

Some, but not many, Scorpios are of the forgiving type. This means if you mess up your relationship with them they most likely will hold a grudge for along time, if not forever. After a breakup if you were to talk to them again they usually will bring up all the wrong things you did that ended the relationship. You will feel like the entire breakup was your fault. Scorpios usually find it hard to forget and forgive.

One frustrating Scorpio tendency that you may encounter is this. They may be stomping around angry and you may have no clue what is wrong. When you ask what the problem is they may respond, “Can’t you figure it out?” This is just them assuming you know what has been on their mind.

If you have broken up with a Scorpio but manage to win him or her back you should keep in mind their personality. A Scorpio will assume you should be able to read their thoughts in every situation. Keep that in mind, and all the things in this article, when dealing with them if you want the relationship to work.

The only way to make things easier in this relationship situation is to let your Scorpio partner know that they need to communicate better when something is on their mind. Let them know you are not a mind reader. On your part you will have to be a very good listener and observer. You’ll need the ability to second-guess potential problems. If your Scorpio is not willing to work with you in your relationship it will be hard to get it to work out in the long run.

Romance can be defined in many ways, but those that refer to feelings of excitement associated with love are the best. This excitement can either be very playful or intense. If romance comes easy to you, you’ve got it within you to keep your relationship going strong for a long time to come. If not, it can become second nature with some practice.

1.) The next time she’s doing some shopping, accompany her. This is her day so you should stay with her and concentrate on her experience. You can’t bolt out to the sports equipment section to check out things that you like. You will need to be interested in anything concerning her.

2.) If she’s had a very stressful work week, then rise early on Saturday morning and cook breakfast for her. Bring it to her on a fancy tray for some breakfast in bed. Depending on how stressed out she is, you might permit her some quiet time reading her favorite book or magazine.

3.) A simple fireplace is a potent ingredient for a romantic evening particularly in the wintertime. A cheery fire combined with wine, champagne, a comfy love seat, and dimmed lights all create the perfect atmosphere for romance. This works even better if it is part of a getaway such as a skiing lodge, rustic cabin, or an elegant hotel.

4.) When it comes to the romantic gesture, you don’t always have to hit the ball out of the park. Grand and noble gestures are effective but can be hard to keep up on a daily basis. This is where lots of small gestures are used.

Women value both the small gestures and the big ones equally. So keep up with the compliments, kisses, hugs, touching and expressions of appreciation.

5.) Routines are essential for getting through the every day chores efficiently. But they are tedious and boring and this is deadly to romance. Try shaking up the daily routines and bring her some roses or prepare a dinner by candle light. Anything that’s novel or unusual creates excitement.

6.) Get together for the evening and create a bunch of love coupons. How they get redeemed can be very simple such as drawing one at random from a hat or making it a very elaborate game. The possibilities are entirely limited by your own creativity.

7.) Centuries ago, the love letter and poetry of love were an artistic production. They’re not in fashion now, but things old fashioned and romance seem to go together. Get a book of love poetry, choose a poem and change it so that she’ll think that it was penned by you. Place it in a box of expensive chocolates and gift wrap it.

With practice, romance will become very natural.

Sometimes we find ourselves involved in a relationship that we know is not going to last. We may feel that we do not have enough in common with the other person or that the feelings simply are not strong enough to create a lasting relationship. Whatever the specific details, we sometimes want to end a relationship, but we want to break up in a dignified manner that will not result in a nasty scene or hurt feelings. Breaking up is not easy for either person involved.

There are some things that can be done to make the process easier on everyone. First of all the break up should not be delayed. If you know that a break up is coming then go ahead and get it over with. A prolonged relationship will often result in the other person developing expectations of a lasting love affair. Additionally, after you have decided that the connection has lost its appeal you are less likely to treat the other person in the same manner as before. That change can be felt by the other person and result in hurt feelings.

It is more considerate to break up in person than to make a phone call, send an email or a text message. The only time those methods are suggested is if you fear a nasty scene will result. If you have only had one or two dates it is acceptable to simply quit calling and put some distance between you and the other person.

Before you actually talk with the other person to do the breaking up it is important to carefully consider why you want the break up. This knowledge will enable you to make clear statements when you are in the actual break up conversation. Be sure to use statements that are clear and that describe how you feel. In other words, use ‘I’ statements. Avoid blaming or placing judgments.

You can say that one of your needs is not being met by using a statement such as, “I simply need more than I should expect from you.” Be sure to express your appreciation for the time spent together and anything that you gained from the relationship. We learn something from everyone we meet. Let them know what you have learned from them. This helps to alleviate hurt feelings and to let the other person know that although the two of you may not be compatible for a lasting relationship, they do have a lot to offer the right person.

It is important that you are firmly committed to what you are saying. This is not a time to waver. If you feel that you are having second thoughts then you should say that you need time to think things over and talk again in a day or two.

Ending a relationship by saying that you want to remain friends can result in the other person receiving mixed messages. Carefully consider how that would impact your life before you say it.

Whether you do the breaking up or you are broken up with, this is a difficult phase to get through. You will likely have times that you are feeling lonely. Do not call your ex out of loneliness. Find another person that understands to help you through this time.

Do not be surprised at the reactions of your ex when you accidentally run into them. It could range from an enthusiastic hug to coolness, to being ignored, or even rudeness. This is usually determined by the person, their unique personality and how the break up is handled by both of you.

These tips should at least get you started on the way to an appropriate break up. The most important thing is to remember to be honest, nonjudgmental, and do not blame the other person. Your aim is not to hurt feelings.

Love is considered one of the finest feelings on earth making people bound together. Love is basically the most important bridge in a married life that can keep the couple attached together. In the event you reckon that your marriage is in crisis, you feel worried about it and try to search for the possibilities to save your marriage. There are various methods that you may try for improving your marital relationships. One of the effective options is usually to keep a romantic approach.

If you think that your marriage is in trouble, question the explanations behind that. This may be on account of broken trust, infidelity, poor communication, shortage of appreciation, addictive behavior, not having enough sex and no affection. Deficiency of love triggers misunderstanding, bitterness and conflicts. Hence, when you are wondering a way to safeguard the marriage, make sure you first try to create love for one other.

There are different ways toways tomethods totips tosolutions tosolutions tomethods totactics totactics totactics to express your love for your partner such as special dates or surprises. Remember the most romantic times you spent together and recreate these with an addition of any special approach. Romance is your chord which makes the heart beat strong. You can even apply some romantic ideas e.g. to send romantic message, prepare meal, watch a romantic movie together or give a romantic gift. Amongst the many romantic ideas, writing love poems to protect a relationship could be .

The love poems contribute a lot to express your love for your lover. Sometimes you desire to express your passion, but you could be feeling shy or awkward, during that time love poems work. If there is some bitterness in the relationship due to conflicts or misunderstandings, you can help of love poems to save a relationship. The elegant and emotional words written in the love poems cann assist to control the incidence.

You could directly write or send love poems through SMS. Should your partner read these poems, he/she will realize your affection and immediately give away the bitterness that can help to resolve all conflicts.

You may find a difficulty about how to create love poems to fix a relationship. At the time you re writing the love poems for the one that you love, you no longer have to follow the general regulations of poetry. Using just one stanza may be enough to reveal your feelings. The goal of writing the poem is to express your attraction towards your loved one.

You just describe about beauty, good nature and behavior of your partner in romantic words. Besides you may refer to just how much you cherish your beloved, exactly how much you need him/her and how life is incomplete without your ex partner. It may well impart a good effect in your marriage life and help improve your relationships.

In case you are unable to write the poems, you can get help from a wide range of poetry books that is normally already in the market. You could take some lines belonging to the romantic poems written by famous romantic poets and send them to your ex. The idea would be to grab the attention of your partner and make your relationships healthy with natural attraction.

Use of love poems to fix a relationship is a practical way to reveal love for each other which would assist solve other issues in the process.