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Ratt Doesn't Want You to Read This Blog - Beyond Behind the Music
I hung out with a friend of Bob's...and yeah -I think the partying got out of hand. Bob could be very nice but he had quite the ego. Loved the band coming out of the gate, tho. Very exciting stuff. I remember they had a big gathering at the Halcyon..one of their debuts in town when the record was released. Fun! Here it is 2007...and I'm still in clairemont!— November 21, 2007 12:47 a.m.
McGrory, Inzunza Among Those Who Got Cut of $8.2 Million
Don't ruin Alcatraz with politicians. The view and air is too nice.— November 20, 2007 1:03 p.m.
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Josh, with all these comments, I think you're on to a story for The Reader....— November 20, 2007 1 p.m.
McGrory, Inzunza Among Those Who Got Cut of $8.2 Million
What does this mean if the pension payout exceeds the IRS limit? Will the IRS terminate the city pension plan and tax the assets to city employees based on their contributions? Will the IRS fine the city?— November 20, 2007 12:41 p.m.
McGrory, Inzunza Among Those Who Got Cut of $8.2 Million
Yet again this city is being devoured by the few. In my years of life I have seen the president resign, Jim and Tammy Fay, Mark Foley and other examples of huberis and justice - sometime justice denied as in Iran Contra. But if I live long enough and the Good Lord willing, I will see Susan Golding, Juan Vargas and Dick Murphy, among others, in hand cuffs.— November 20, 2007 11:59 a.m.
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You are right, the teacher deal is definetely touch and go. It is public education so we can not interject our thoughts and feelings as often as perhaps a private school teacher can. Although maybe their hands are tied as well. When the students share their stories with me I let them know that they should be in bed when that particular show comes on or that the movie they saw is not okay for them to watch or their parents shouldn't be talking about that in front of them. So far I haven't had any negative consequences professionally from my comments. Also, when my students start talking and I can see where they are headed, I cut them off because I don't want the other students in my class exposed to anything inappropriate. I can not control what goes on at home but I can in my classroom.— November 20, 2007 9:20 a.m.
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I was giving your story some more thought and why in the world did she already have you meeting her kid after 2 dates? Or had you met him even sooner than that? Red flag for all you dating adults out there, when the person you are dating decides to have you interact with their child so early on in your relationship, beware of their judgement. I have been through a separation and I did not introduce anyone to my children, in fact I didn't even allow them to come to my house at all, whether my kids were there or not. I met them wherever we were going or at his house. Never at my house!— November 20, 2007 9:06 a.m.
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Sounds like another self-absorbed adult, more concerned with her love life than the welfare of her child. Exposing her child to adult situations and conversations that are entirely inappropriate. I have to say that those kind of situations are definetely more common in single parent households than 2 parent households. But, again as a teacher to young children, my students (who mostly come from 2 parent households) share stories of what they watch on TV and at the movie theatres that is completely inappropriate. Not to mention about the Uncle's or older brother's jailtime. Adults need to censor themselves around children, but again that would take time and energy that they just aren't willing to give. Adults like to put the honesty spin on their decisions about what their kids are exposed to. They use this logic--- I want to be honest with my kids so they know what the real world is all about. What an ignorant point of view!— November 20, 2007 8:44 a.m.
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Don't let that experience sour you on single moms. Lord knows there are plenty of 2 parent households that cater to their kids because they fear their kids won't like them. Actually, I don't really believe that as much as I think that overall people have become incredibly lazy and self-absorbed. Parenting takes a lot out of you and a large number of adults just aren't willing to put in that kind of time and energy into their kids. They take the easy way out which is just what you described, she throws money at him. What a drag for him! How awful that must feel to not feel like you matter to your parents. Kids see through that crap, which is why they act out like that boy does. He will get her attention one way or another.— November 19, 2007 4:50 p.m.
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I recently broke up with a single mom I was dating. She has a 12 year old son that I feel she spoils rotten. She doesn’t earn that much money and she has not been successful collecting child support. But she’ll buy the kid everything he wants, even when he doesn’t deserve it. He doesn’t wear his helmet when riding his bike or skateboard. He forgets things all the time, like the keys to the house. So he breaks in and messes up the screen. His bike has been stolen because he forgot to lock it. She’s buys him another one, a more expensive one then it gets stolen. He doesn’t get his homework done, he gets poor grades. He never reads a book or newspaper story. All he wants to do is play video games, watch crap T.V shows, ride his skateboard and eat junk food. He won’t eat a normal meal, but he’ll sneak out and spend his allowance on McDonald’s. The list goes on and on, but I couldn’t take it anymore. I could never had been in that relationship with a parent that doesn’t have a clue. That kid will be living with her when he’s 30. I will probably never date a single mother again after that experience.— November 19, 2007 2:52 p.m.