Writes for Kicks - All Comments

re: Man vs. Dog

Heather Dorsey — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:07:07 GMT

You are too funny! And my mice issue, when I had it, was only in the basement!

re: Man vs. Dog

Jeanne — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:17:49 GMT

Here's a question: Which would do better at removing mice from the house? Maybe you want to start from there and work backward.

re: An Apple a day?

Linda Mulholland — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:29:35 GMT

Apple! We have Dells and love them and never really had problems with them until this Christmas, when we bought our son a laptop and ordered a Dell online. It arrived with all of the wrong hardware and software. After probably 4 calls to Dell customer service in India and what amounted to hours of talking and being on hold with those same customer service reps - we finally got the matter resolved. To be fair, we were offerred some nice freebies and the customer service people were very friendly. Anyway - next time its an Apple.

re: I'd give my right arm...

Karen Waldkirch — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:52:40 GMT

Heather, I'm just impressed that you're able to type with a double-broken wrist!!! Hope you heal quickly - ouch!

re: Donald Driver

Linda Mulholland — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:02:19 GMT

Absolutely! I think that it is important that we recognize people more for who they are on the inside than their athletic prowess on the field. People who use their fame to give back to their communities are the real heroes. Donald Driver sounds like a true inspiration for young people. Thanks for letting us know!

re: A kind word.

Dawn Albrecht — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:59:06 GMT

My uncle was in Froedtert last year and I took my kids up to visit him. One of his nurses came in when we where there and she had a great conversation with my kids. Like most of us, the kids were a little leary of being in the hospital, but the conversation with the nurse helped them relax a bit.

The kindness of strangers... we could all show a little more this year.

Glad your dad is doing well.

re: A kind word.

Karen Waldkirch — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:29:05 GMT

Well said, Heather! Isn't it amazing how small kindnesses can really change your day or perhaps your outlook on a day. I'm so glad that your dad is getting excellent care and hope that he's on the mend quickly.

re: Back to Work.

zeepuma — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:59:20 GMT

Thanks for mentioning this, Heather! I've got two young kids at home, but I'm starting to wonder what I can do when they eventually get to school (some days, it doesn't seem soon enough! ;) ) Anyway, this sounds like something that I could start looking into now to prepare me for when I'm back out in the workforce again!

re: Back to Work.

Heather Dorsey — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:57:56 GMT

You're welcome! I don't know much about grant writing but I'm thinking of taking the program myself. I'm guessing that there may be enough similarities between applying for grants and applying for scholarships, that this knowledge could also be useful when it comes time for my children to apply for college scholarships--a time that I know will be here all too quickly!

re: Back to Work.

Niki Cairns — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:48:09 GMT

Hmmm....this sounds right up my alley! I wrote all the grant requests for the first non-profit I worked for. Thanks for putting this out there, Heather!

re: Back to Work.

kedwards — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:37:22 GMT

Heather, you are so right that we can all do something to help out. I've heard so many of my friends talking about wanting to do more, but not knowing where to start. Moms are great organizers, planners, and communicators. We have a lot to offer organizations that are making a difference in the community. And this grants writing program would be a great place to start.

re: Warm blooded kid.

Heather Dorsey — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:54:02 GMT

Oh I'd be right there with you on that! I am starting to understand how as your kids get bigger your worries just get bigger. I'm sure those long lost memories of sleep deprivation when they were babies don't hold a candle to what is coming, huh?

re: Warm blooded kid.

Karen Waldkirch — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:50:12 GMT

Heather, that's so funny. My college-age son lost his winter jacket and I have been totally freaking out over this. Yesterday, I was on the phone with him as he was driving home from Indiana. I said: "Do you have plenty of warm clothes and blankets? In case you get stuck, I don't want you to freeze to death!" I had visions of him sitting in the middle of Indiana, shivering because he has no boots and no winter jacket! He's fine and home. I guess my worrying was for naught!

re: Too funny not to share!

Heather Dorsey — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:20:44 GMT

I had a friend tell me she forwarded it on to all the guys she cared about. That made me giggle as well.

re: Too funny not to share!

Karen Waldkirch — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:04:14 GMT

Heather, I agree, this is really funny!

re: Snow Day

Heather Dorsey — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:06:31 GMT

They are sound asleep now this morning at 6:05. I should have told them there was going to be a snow day today, too. Too funny!

re: Snow Day

noelminster — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:30:59 GMT

That was ohh too familiar..funny, or not, how that happens. =)

re: Gotta love carpool.

Karen Waldkirch — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:15:42 GMT

Heather - so true!! I have heard so many fascinating things while driving carpool. In fact, a mom once gave me an interesting tip. She said to turn your car stereo so that all the sound is in the rear speakers. Then turn the sound up. The kids don't realize it, but they talk louder to hear each other and then you can hear them even better!

Sigh, now that nobody needs me to drive, I don't get to hear those juicy conversations. Enjoy them!

re: Single in the Suburbs

sdstreit — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:21:34 GMT

lifestyle.msn.com/.../articlematch.aspx

Use this link, it is up to date through entry #67.

I have been able to find it from msn.com. Clink on the dating/personals link at the top left. Generally it will be mentioned on the lower right side of the page. The 66 & 67 entries are interesting :)

re: Orange Roughy

Heather Dorsey — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:55:40 GMT

Ooh...I love it! Sensitive palate.

"Discriminating tastes" I suppose, would be kinder as well. I neglected to mention my favorite phrase when my kids complain, because of their sensitive palates, that they don't like something: "You don't have to like it, you just have to eat it."