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You are very welcome. Actually, yes, my job can be difficult. But it is sooo rewarding and I don't feel at all as if I have to endure anything. I know that most of us treat our patients as if they're family...indeed, sometimes closer, and I don't worry too much about getting criticism or praise about it. I love my job. And it's my sweet (and sometimes not so sweet) residents that make it worth going to every day.

Wow!! He said it so much better!

Actually, you didn't offend me at all. I just know that the "news" is very quick to jump on any angle and rush to judgement--ignoring the facts. And I did actually say that I know it goes on some places. It's just that people have a fear of abuse in nursing homes, and most people think it's much more rampant than it truly is. I deal every day with family members who can no longer take care of Mom or Dad and are feeling terrible guilt about having them come to live at a "nursing home". There's just so much stigma, much of it well founded, especially from many many years ago when facilities weren't regulated. My concern is adding to the stress and guilt that centers around this issue. There are, I'm sure, abuses occurring. I'm just saying it's not inevitable, and there are many things to look for when choosing a home to ensure that Mom or Dad is cared for with loving, compassionate hands.\ Whew! Hands tired now. By the way, very very glad your sweet baby is all better now. AND I'M NOT UPSET, DAMMIT!

Well, I appreciate the idea, but.....I had another neighbor who put one of those shock collars on their dogs. It was so pitiful hearing the little guys start to bark "wuf----yelp!!" I felt guilty causing them to hurt themselves. Maybe it's me...seems I constantly have neighbor's dogs barking at me.

Let's not get all inflammatory here. At our facility, there is no way in hell that an employee can be alone with a resident long enough to say boo! let alone molest them. I'm not saying that it never happens anywhere, but the number of quality Long Term Care(LTC) facilities is much higher than anyone gives credit for. I'm very, very proud of where I work. Then again, I know what to look for in a quality LTC. I'm just sayin'......."running rampant" is a strong description.

Well, the elderly in Florida must have a whole hell of a lot of get up and go compared to our Colorado counterparts. I've worked in a "Nursing Home" for 6 years...the closest any of them has come to having sex are the two sweet little ladies who room together and frequently are found naked in bed together the next morning. TMI?

Hmmmm.....I like the water ideas...devious, yet not really cruel. And I know what the "adult" thing to do would be, but that's not nearly as much fun as the other options, now is it?

Little yap-yap dog is driving me crazy!!! I can't even sit on my own deck, read a book and enjoy a glass of wine. He doesn't stop barking!!!!!! What should I do?

Rock on! There's no reason to put up with that much disrespect. Just curious....how ya gonna get home?

man, there are so many directions I could go with that response... I think it's a good thing I've only had one glass of wine!! you're still a sick puppy tho...apparently on many levels

ya know, if it's your own birthday present to yourself, why can't you go early? Tomorrow is never a given...call your DZ and book your tandem!! I'm making mine tomorrow morning!! (First for me as well.) Why delay any longer? Blue Skies, Yvonne

yeah? well inserting a catheter into a guy's penis cold turkey is fun as well.......

"Incense and Candles" by Prince Come in2 my room of incense and candles Eye've got something that U won't know how 2 handle U can tell me na-uh but U know how this man do Eye'ma want it all night long C'mon c'mon Eye'ma want it all night long Eye'm glad we're compatible, mature, and grown (mature and grown) 'Cause this is nothing something U can do alone There's a dance floor but we can use a table (yes we can) Eye've got 2 have a partner that's willing and able (willing and able) Once U try 2 seduce me it grows and grows Ur mind will never deny what Ur body knows Eye know U want 2 take off all your clothes But please don't do it Eye got a cool idea my darling, let's go outside Eye wanna smother U with something shiny as the rims upon my ride Eye want 2 look 4 the milky way and uhh when eye find it Eye'm gonna make U scream my name as if it was divine ...or words to that effect......

excuse me while a go take a cold shower.... Actually I'm listening to his new one right now...yeah "Black Sweat" and theonerightafteritwhosenameican'tremember..

Thank you! thank you very much!!

...but then again, what the hell do I know? I think Prince is good music for "getting it on"......

Baah, sports doc. If the first thing he/she suggests is surgery, you need to call a physical therapist!

Marvin Gaye, Sexual healing

My opinion counts for nothing, but I think it's wonderful and even quite touching.

sounds like I should have another glass of wine and do the same then. **sigh** Carry on!

nooo... I'm still waiting for a response from her...

yeah, I figured. I told him and his friends I thought he was full of crap..especially when he used the "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" line on me! LOSER!

awww, how cute...he's harboring illusions of grandeur...