cynupstateny
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I never saw a photo of you. For some reason I pictured you as around 60, tall, skinny and with
frizzy black hair.
You're BEAUTIFUL!
frizzy black hair.
You're BEAUTIFUL!
Also in the new Bon Appetit...."Maimed" Gingerbread Cookie cutters. Is
- Thread starter orchid
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Mimi, your point is well taken. Everyone's perspective is different depending on
their personal experience. Thanks for giving your point of view; it has given me food for thought. We need to understand the context.
I still wouldn't buy cookie cutters that make it seem that someone has already taken a bite out of it.
their personal experience. Thanks for giving your point of view; it has given me food for thought. We need to understand the context.
I still wouldn't buy cookie cutters that make it seem that someone has already taken a bite out of it.
diannecerkvenik64
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Mimi, I applaud you, so much so, you'll never know, you are awsome.I was a professional advocate for
the mentally and physical disabled here in Az. My life, even as a young child, was working on behalf of disabled people, my grandmother was wheelchair bound before I was born and she lived with us and I always enjoyed helping her, my most strongest wish for her was to let me take her outside and go for a walk but she wouldn't do it. In school, Catholic school, we had a class for mentally challanged- this was the early 70's, believe it or not a punishment for us students who misbehaved was to spend the day helping the mentally challenged students, needless to say, I was there practically every day, I loved them and loved helping them. I grew up and became a voice for them -GREATEST JOB I EVER HAD. Now, I have it again with my son Joe (26 yrs old) we have challenges but we get through it, so much so he returned to work as a mechanic but he has less bad days but those bad days are E.R. room hell on earth days.
Just my perspective and why I applaud you.
the mentally and physical disabled here in Az. My life, even as a young child, was working on behalf of disabled people, my grandmother was wheelchair bound before I was born and she lived with us and I always enjoyed helping her, my most strongest wish for her was to let me take her outside and go for a walk but she wouldn't do it. In school, Catholic school, we had a class for mentally challanged- this was the early 70's, believe it or not a punishment for us students who misbehaved was to spend the day helping the mentally challenged students, needless to say, I was there practically every day, I loved them and loved helping them. I grew up and became a voice for them -GREATEST JOB I EVER HAD. Now, I have it again with my son Joe (26 yrs old) we have challenges but we get through it, so much so he returned to work as a mechanic but he has less bad days but those bad days are E.R. room hell on earth days.
Just my perspective and why I applaud you.
diannecerkvenik64
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Actually this thread is an eye opener and everone's experience is valid and good to know smileys/smile.gif
diannecerkvenik64
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Dawn, I apologize, I was emotional and sincerely wish you my sincerest apologies smileys/smile.gif
michael-in-phoenix
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I have been permanently disfigured by a drunk driver. It happened when I was 7...
...and crossing the street in front of my house. The car stopped and the driver waived me across the street. When I got in front of his car, he ran me down.
I almost lost my life, but after multiple surgeries, ended up with a permanently scarred leg. I was teased as a kid, but all along I was thankful not to have been killed or injured to a point of disability. I played football in High School, and have been fortunate to only have to deal with cosmetic scarring issues.
Mimi, I applaud you and send prayers to the Throne of Heaven for you... prayers thanking God for your talent, your compassion and caring for us and this forum.
I never get tired of "saying" this: Mimi, you're a champ!
Michael
...and crossing the street in front of my house. The car stopped and the driver waived me across the street. When I got in front of his car, he ran me down.
I almost lost my life, but after multiple surgeries, ended up with a permanently scarred leg. I was teased as a kid, but all along I was thankful not to have been killed or injured to a point of disability. I played football in High School, and have been fortunate to only have to deal with cosmetic scarring issues.
Mimi, I applaud you and send prayers to the Throne of Heaven for you... prayers thanking God for your talent, your compassion and caring for us and this forum.
I never get tired of "saying" this: Mimi, you're a champ!
Michael
Mimi--you rock! How about a custom cookie cutter? Just let me know where to send the check...
The cutters run around $100. I'll be more than happy to send a check to cover part of the cost. It's the least I could do for someone who has brought us all so much joy... smileys/smile.gif
Now, who can we get to do the sketch????
http://kitchengifts.com/custom.html
The cutters run around $100. I'll be more than happy to send a check to cover part of the cost. It's the least I could do for someone who has brought us all so much joy... smileys/smile.gif
Now, who can we get to do the sketch????
http://kitchengifts.com/custom.html
)diannecerkvenik64
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Marsha go to thread #8565, angie & I have given the address for injured soldiers smileys/smile.gif
A search on Shopmodi's website gives this description of the cookie cutters
abc cookies (already been chewed)
as seen in the bon appetit magazine dec’07 issue abc = already been chewed!! sometimes cookies are so delicious that they are gone way before the last guest arrives. just bake them with bite marks built-in and watch your friends leave them behind on the tray. made to the highest...
abc cookies (already been chewed)
as seen in the bon appetit magazine dec’07 issue abc = already been chewed!! sometimes cookies are so delicious that they are gone way before the last guest arrives. just bake them with bite marks built-in and watch your friends leave them behind on the tray. made to the highest...
In my first post I asked was it just me?
I was open to hearing different opinions.
Was I being too sensitive? Maybe. The cookie cutters are called “Maimed Gingerbread Men”. They are called that in the magazine and were called that at shopmodi until my post. As Karen’s post shows, they just seem all warm and cute when they are called Already Been Chewed. I wouldn’t have noticed twice if that was what it say’s in the magazine. I love this site and have always tried to be helpful. I am hurt with the response to me. I love constructive criticism but I have been told to get some humor. I have humor. But I see no humor in the horrible injuries our young people are experiencing and that is what I thought when I saw the Maimed Gingerbread Men. You all could have told me I was wrong and I would have said OK. I was told that I shouldn’t take it out on some poor little company. If I have a problem, tell the President! I do! Every single day! And I will continue to do it. So now, I feel like I’m afraid to post. Not sure if it will be wrong and now I just feel sad. I guess that’s what happens in families?
I was open to hearing different opinions.
Was I being too sensitive? Maybe. The cookie cutters are called “Maimed Gingerbread Men”. They are called that in the magazine and were called that at shopmodi until my post. As Karen’s post shows, they just seem all warm and cute when they are called Already Been Chewed. I wouldn’t have noticed twice if that was what it say’s in the magazine. I love this site and have always tried to be helpful. I am hurt with the response to me. I love constructive criticism but I have been told to get some humor. I have humor. But I see no humor in the horrible injuries our young people are experiencing and that is what I thought when I saw the Maimed Gingerbread Men. You all could have told me I was wrong and I would have said OK. I was told that I shouldn’t take it out on some poor little company. If I have a problem, tell the President! I do! Every single day! And I will continue to do it. So now, I feel like I’m afraid to post. Not sure if it will be wrong and now I just feel sad. I guess that’s what happens in families?
((((((((orchid))))))))
It'll be OK orchid. You're a valuable member of the forum and I'm sure everyone here feels that way. Don't be afraid to post, we love you!
And you're right about the choice of words. I wasn't really paying attention to the actual wording. I'm sorry.
It'll be OK orchid. You're a valuable member of the forum and I'm sure everyone here feels that way. Don't be afraid to post, we love you!
And you're right about the choice of words. I wasn't really paying attention to the actual wording. I'm sorry.
michael-in-phoenix
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Go to your room, young lady, and don't come out until...
...you're darn good and ready!
Ok, I hope you're already ready. Miss you being ready already.
I'm ready to move on. Anyone else already ready?
Michael
...you're darn good and ready!
Ok, I hope you're already ready. Miss you being ready already.
I'm ready to move on. Anyone else already ready?
Michael
gayle-mo
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Just got home and read this thread.....
Listen, everyone...our family has just had a spat and it's over with, now. Let's move on!
Orchid, your feelings were valid. Who can say to another that their feelings are not valid? No one.
Diann, I am so sorry about your son's injuries!
Mimi - your book arrived today!!! I was actually logging in to PM you and ask you to send me a photo of you as I had never seen your face and after skimming over your lovely book, I just felt like I needed to 'see' you. Is that weird?
Anyway - I come in and see my family members in the midst of a spat! I read. I grieved. Then I stand in amazement because right there - in plain sight is a full color picture of our Mimi!!! Yes, girl, you are beautiful! You have the biggest heart I know of, too!
Friends - we can't afford to let this beloved forum become Gretchenesque (?)!
(((hug))), {{{{kiss}}}}, *make-up* and let's move on!
There's CHRISTMAS COOKIES TO BAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love you all, each and every one of you!
Gayle
Listen, everyone...our family has just had a spat and it's over with, now. Let's move on!
Orchid, your feelings were valid. Who can say to another that their feelings are not valid? No one.
Diann, I am so sorry about your son's injuries!
Mimi - your book arrived today!!! I was actually logging in to PM you and ask you to send me a photo of you as I had never seen your face and after skimming over your lovely book, I just felt like I needed to 'see' you. Is that weird?
Anyway - I come in and see my family members in the midst of a spat! I read. I grieved. Then I stand in amazement because right there - in plain sight is a full color picture of our Mimi!!! Yes, girl, you are beautiful! You have the biggest heart I know of, too!
Friends - we can't afford to let this beloved forum become Gretchenesque (?)!
(((hug))), {{{{kiss}}}}, *make-up* and let's move on!
There's CHRISTMAS COOKIES TO BAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love you all, each and every one of you!
Gayle
Well, you can be Sister #5. When we bickered, Mom used to make us sit next to each
other on the piano bench until we made up.
"And DON'T GET UP until I tell you!"
"I DON'T CARE IF YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM. SIT THERE!'
"STOP BUMPING YOUR SISTER'S LEG!"
"I DON'T CARE IF SHE'S BREATHING YOUR AIR. SIT THERE!"
But I don't think we have anything to make up, do we?
Besides, I really, really have to go....
(ps: can you play Chopsticks?)
other on the piano bench until we made up.
"And DON'T GET UP until I tell you!"
"I DON'T CARE IF YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM. SIT THERE!'
"STOP BUMPING YOUR SISTER'S LEG!"
"I DON'T CARE IF SHE'S BREATHING YOUR AIR. SIT THERE!"
But I don't think we have anything to make up, do we?
Besides, I really, really have to go....
(ps: can you play Chopsticks?)
diannecerkvenik64
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Gayle, lovely, great, and funny perspective and thank you for you concern about Joe