Reni

we got a lovely sofa with a pull out bed out of the dumpster when I was living in STL - hauled it to Chicago - but it wouldn't fit up the stairs of our apartment building. So, we left it on the sidewalk. It was gone within an hour. Funny thing, a year later when we moving apartments again, we saw that same sofa back on the sidewalk - but totally torn up and a mess. Bummer There have been times in my life that most of my sustenance came from dumpsters - clothes, food, etc......one year, my friends and I even found a Christmas tree (a few days before Xmas) laid out in the trash. We hauled

aren't those laws in rules in place for the sake of public safety? I hardly consider being irritated by a ringing phone a public safety hazard. I, do however, condone the no cell phone use when driving laws - that is a matter of public safety.

you know what I hate? those giant inflatable yard decorations. gag.

well sort of....

I Am Legend is the name of the book they are both based on......I have read like half of it and have never seen Omega man

HENRY!!

Treehugger - I agree with you and with the problems technology has on our development and health. Spot on.

Freddy Vs Jason was one of the worst movies ever made. I knew it would be bad - but it's not even good bad! Part III is my favorite too - I guess I like the Screech like dork character in the movie who has the masks and likes pranks......Also the biker gang? Beyond compare. I think there is also an old man who pulls out an eyeball and is like, "BEWARE! BEWARE!" classic. pretend that's a middle finger.

woah - I was way off.

is that the one with Crispin Glover? I think it is.....Bacon is in the first one.

I cannot argue with this.

thanks for clearing that up - however, a cell phone call would have been quicker.

is that the one where Jason takes Manhattan?

YEAH!

Jen needs her cell phone to answer kitty emergency questions...... she saved this sweet one......

I did like Godzilla Vs Mega (something) MST3K style

I figured you'd like that one Kevin. That stuff usually isn't my bag - but I liked that one.

I will have to get this for my 13 y.o. Emily - she likes those dudes.

cell phones don't kill people....people kill.....oh wait.

Like all technology, it can be a blessing and a curse. What is important is that each of us as individuals or as members of families/communities find a healthy balance that works for us. I love my iPod - there are days I just want to listen to music on the bus/train and tune out a bit. There are other days, I take the long walk through the city sans headphones and enjoy the conversations overheard, sounds of the city, etc......I am conscious to maintain a healthy balance. I like having a cell phone for the convenience it offers me and a sense (albeit maybe false) of safety. That said,

These days, Graham and I share a cell phone. We rarely use it. Since we also share a car this is nice, so I can call and get picked up at the end of the day (at the train station) without confusion.

I saw an elderly man (with some sort of disability) with a rolling walker the other day. It had a basket on the front and a transistor radio in it. He was walking very slowly amongst fast walking commuters, listening to the music pretty loud. It made me smile, I thought it was awesome.

amen. When I ride on the train, there are frequently annoying cell phone talkers - but I just tune it out and get on with my day. Can people be annoying and loud? Sure. Can I make an effort to personally practice polite cell phone usage? Yup. Let it go.

excuse me, I don't believe women are a "minority" demographic