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Quote: Originally Posted by jackmccullough Don't jump the gun on Festivus--it's tomorrow!Now the real question is whether the aluminum pole would be affected if it were touched by the Noodley Appendage. As His Glorious Self first revealed Himself to the world in Portland Oregon, I felt it only appropriate to get a jump on Festivus, as well. The aluminum pole will become Holy, as will all that is touched by His Noddley Appendages....

Quote: Originally Posted by Fat Freddy Why waste your time talking or listening to idiots? If you ignore them, or grunt, or say something like "Hhmm" instead of responding , they will stop talking to you. Can't really argue with you on that point.

Quote: Originally Posted by cr1039 We are "cooking down" or "eating down" the house as we are about to go OOT. So I made use of what I have... Don't you love it when those "clean out the fridge" meals really come together? Those are the best! We made homemade refried beans tonight. They were awesome. We also attempted flour tortillas....less that awesome. Embarassiing for a native So....

Aarghh...that it does!

Nuff said!

unfortunately the only way to really deal with this is to avoid the subject if possible, calmly state your case when confronted, and laugh it off when you're done. if at some point you get to know her better, or if it gets really unbearable and she won't leave you alone, you might say something like "look, i don't lecture you about your diet, please don't lecture me about mine". my mom is like this to a...

Thanks everyone. I did just try to let her go with a lot of 'ohs' and such. Sometimes you just want to come at them, you know? But it is usually the nod, nod response from me! I just have to say that this made me chuckle: Quote: Originally Posted by redjan1225 Like we all need more mother-in-laws in our lives?? Quote: Originally Posted by rainroosty " Oh, and this woman doesn't have more than a high school...

I love home made applesauce. Being lactose intolerant, I'm so limited in the little snacky things I can enjoy (i.e. string cheese, yogurt). I also have interstitial cystitis (a bladder condition) and really watch my asorbic and citric acid intakes. Store bought applesauce usually has sugar and preservatives. I usually do a batch of organic gala apples, peeled and cored. Chop them up and cover with a little water. Add a tiny bit of...

Why waste your time talking or listening to idiots? If you ignore them, or grunt, or say something like "Hhmm" instead of responding , they will stop talking to you.

People like her are NOT worth wasting your breath on. ^^^^ THIS! People that are as rude and judgmental as this woman seems to be simply aren't worth my time and effort. Being vegan/vegetarian is an ethical/spiritual choice for me, just as religion is to others. I would never attack a persons religious beliefs, as long as they leave me alone. Since you aren't going around trying to force vegetarianism on others, I think her behavior...