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You know, in college---b/c I'll do anything for a free T-shirt---I signed up for a bunch of cards. When they arrived in the mail, I just shredded and trashed them all. I thought (b/c I'd never had a credit card, only my debit card) that you had to activate them and if you never did, then you never completed the sign-up process. Good Lord! When I graduated and pulled my credit, though my credit score from all three agencies was above 720, I had like 15 cards on there with zero balance that I had no idea what they were. Tracking them all down to close them out took FOR-EV-ER! Bannana Republic ALWAYS tries to get me to sign up for their store card. I'm all "My AMEX (which is my only credit card) sends me $50- $100/month in a Banana gift card b/c of my points---does your store card do that???" Good advice---I actually used to mention that in my speeches that I gave to college students on how to graduate with better credit and less debt. You'd think with all my knowledge, I'd have known about the activation thing Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

You know what's the best garlic bread, ever? That Texas Toast you find in the frozen food section. Who knew? Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

What about George's Seinfield message to the American Hero theme: Believe it or not, George is not home, so leave a message after the beep. I must be out, or I'd pick up the phone. Where could I be? Believe it or not, I'm not home. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Exactly I do all of the above (and then some)---I'm surprised (but I suppose nothing should surprise me) that people don't know these things. You'd think it'd be obvoius when you simply tear something up, then bag it neatly in the same trash bag that someone could quite easily piece it back together And I still don't understand the people who actually cash the checks that come in the mail stating they've won the lottery. Um, OK, but you didn't play the lottery Good grief. Some people are just asking for it Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Unless both parties are drinking gibsons.

OK, I'll get sappy on your booties Fun is my hunny & my furry babies. Happiness is the same. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Dill's good for me. Pleeaaase pick me! I'd still take it if it were a gherkin, though. Anything that crunches and is full of salt---my fave-or-it!

Who eats bread anymore I don't need any chips with my ranch, thankyou. Just pour that shit straight down my throat Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Oooooo. Me. Me. Meeee! I love pickles. Any kind is good. Yummy Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I'm probably one of the few girls who really can't stand talking on the phone It gets all hot on your ear, or the ear piece is annoying and there's always a good song on when they call, or I'm already driving and drinking my latte, so I'm forced to hold the phone between my cheek and my shoulder and face sideways, or....(just kidding about that last one---OK, once) Seriously....I have the least expensive plan with the unlimited nights & weekends and free LD---so I call the fam on the weekends (after I've had a cocktail or two) and my friends send me an e-mail or give me just a quick call to tell me, "I'm coming into town and you better keep the dates open, bitch." I love my friends They know how keep a lasting friendship with me. I'm not exactly the queen of keeping in touch, so if I make even the slightest effort they know they're special

Mine is the standard, "Hello, you've reached Carrie. I'm sorry I missed your call. Please leave me a message, and I will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you." Now that I think about it, though, why am I so sorry and why am I pleasing & thanking people? I think I'll make a few minor changes: "Hello, you've reached Carrie. I'm so glad I missed your call. Leave a message, and I'll return your call as soon as I feel like it." Beep The latter is more honest and I'm all about that Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

You mean people still have land lines? Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Usually the birth certificate is done right away---so w/out a paternity test, the true father is, in fact, "unknown". Once a man (whether he turns out to be the real father or not) puts his name as father on the birth certificate he can & will be held responsible for that child as his own. Why would a husband, who just found out his wife cheated on him, want to be financially responsible for the child if the child turns out to be the other man's? There are a lot of crazy situations out there and bottomline, it takes two to tango. While I'm arguing the other side in this case, most of the time I'm arguing the woman's side b/c it's so easy for a man to just leave the situation But every situation is different, every one is different and you can't judge based on just those small facts. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Yup, Cruzer was a rescue. Animal care & control picked him up from a report about an abusive home. We don't know more than that, but boy has he ever come out of his shell. He's a far cry from the mistreated, scared, wounded pup (he was 8 mo's old) we adopted. Our vet LOVES Cruzer. He's also very popular at doggie day care. People ask us all the time what kind he is and they just love him---I don't mean to brag, but I love hearing that b/c then I get to tell them about adopting, etc. Next week is a little crazy, but I'll pm you Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Speaking of grapes---raisens is on the big no-no list for dogs. Just say no to raisens I've grown up with animals, too. While my entire family has pure-breds, I'm a BIG fan and supporter of muts/mixed-breeds. It's like having an "original" and they tend to have far less health problems Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

While I'm 90% vegan/veg--my animals are most definitley NOT. But, he loves peanuts! And I feel better about giving him those than the other crap on the market. He also gets Beneful "Healthy Coat" food which is full of veggies, rice & salmon (so no land animals). His coat is super shiny & soft. I firmly believe no-one takes better care of and spoils their animals more than me. The dog has never been left by himself longer than 4 hours--any longer than that he either comes with us or gets dropped off at doggie day-care--which he loves b/c all they do is play outside/inside all day. None of my babies get much people-food. And dogs are content, believe it or not, to eat the same food every day for their lives. Cats, on the other hand, require changes in flavor. But, just like humans, I believe it'a all about quality of life. Humans indulge themselves in things they shouldn't all the time b/c who wants to only eat raw whole food their entire life? Cats LOVE cream--but it's not good for them, so I figure on the occassion we buy & have some ice cream, if my kitty wants a few licks from the bowl, so be it. It makes them super-happy and in that small amount it's not detrimental to their health

Dogs love peanuts and peanut-butter. There are many peanut-butter treats for dogs on the shelves. Peanuts are the best treat for him--much better than bacon or steak treats and he seems to like them better. Several peanuts/day certainly do not hurt him--in fact, just like corn in humans, sometimes they just go straight through his system. We have a list of foods animals can not/should not eat (which strangely included avacados) and peanuts are perfectly fine. Our dog is of healthy weight, and very muscular. We just had him at the vet last week and they said he's super-healthy Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

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I let them lick the rest in the bowl when I'm through. But, for those of you on a diet, I'm planning to write a book (since if you'll try Adkins, you'll try anything) about how to eat half what you normally do and still be satisfied. I realized this eating a bowl of mixed nuts with my dog. I put as many in the bowl as I would normally eat then sat down to enjoy---my doggie wanted some too and he was so cute and he gave me "the face"-- so I'd eat one, then my doggie would get one, then I'd eat one, then my doggie would get one---until the bowl was gone. It felt like I had the whole bowl and I was left satisfied b/c my doggie was very pleased with me Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

PETA member here But, I'm a non-paint & feather throwing member Despite some of their displays to make a point, they actually are excellent researches/investigators and provide a wealth of information. PETA has also been instrumental in a lot of improvements--which is why I'm a member. I'm not really into the "shock value" aspect. Anywho....sounds like your problem is solved and thank you for caring

This is a good starter list for me.

I'm usually in the "Favorites" section Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I heard Cement is a show-off and Mortar's hot, if you like the exotic type. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I was referring to hammers and "Internet Options"--What were you thinking? Dirty minds. GOSH! Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.