Originally Posted By Goofyernmost I confess that I do not understand why the public hasn't gone crazy over the obvious price gouging that we are taking over gas prices. There is no justification for the high price except pure and simple greed, yet no one says anything. It makes me sad and frustrated with my country and it's leaders. I guess we get what we deserve.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I confess I worked at a refinery for many years, and while the profits are huge right now, I can quote many years where our refinery made less than a 2% profit. Show me any company that is happy with 2%! I confess I am no happier than anyone else about what I am paying at the pump, but the public does not see the whole picture. I confess there has not been a new refinery built in the United States since the early 70's, because the government has not allowed them. How is the industry supposed to produce enough gas for the 2005 U.S.? I further confess that while the U.S. has vast stores of oil, our environmental policies will not allow drilling to access them. I'm not making a judgement as to whether this is right or wrong, it simply is. Therefore, we have to buy a lot of foreign oil. Much of the U.S. oil is what is called 'sour crude'. This means it has a very high sulfer content and has to undergo more extensive refining. I confess it simply supply and demand, and very sad situation overall for the consumer.
Originally Posted By gaydsnywitch I confess I'm glad I live in a town where public transportation is a viable, not too vile, option for getting around.
Originally Posted By jlin714 I confess I am all moved in! Hurray! I did my final target run tonight, finally just hired someone to help me move the furniture from target up to my apartment, and JUST finished assembling everything. YAY! Yay! I just have to get a plastic drawer thingie for my stationery and stuff, and I'm DONE! HURRAY! HURRAY!
Originally Posted By Labuda I confess GOOD FOR YOU, Janice! Congrats on taking care of stuff so quick!
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka I confess that I forgot to confess in a couple of my last posts. I also confess that I was a bit, er, what's the word...bothered by the letter my daughter's teacher sent home yesterday. It was filled w/typos and grammatical errors. Am I being a total jerk by assuming a teacher would know proper english OR would at least spellcheck? I confess that I am probably a jerk. LOL
Originally Posted By trailsend I confess that all phones should have the "talk" side and the "off/end/whatever" side the same because I am forever hitting the wrong side with my thumb because my cell and my home phone are different!!!!
Originally Posted By pennyring >>Am I being a total jerk by assuming a teacher would know proper english OR would at least spellcheck?<< I confess spellcheck is a great thing! I always thought teacher were extra smart too, but then I realized that some of the best teachers are, shall I say, not exactly rocket scientist material... the reasoning for this being that, maybe it took them a little longer to learn a concept and since it was more challenging for them, they've learned patience (good to have as a teacher) and they've found out that everyone learns differently, so perhaps they can come up with different ways of making the material understandable to lots of different kids. Maybe this teacher's strong points are more in the math/science genre? And yeah... spellcheck would be nice.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka I confess that one of my best friends used to be the worst speller and she had a job as a newspaper editor. Long live Spellcheck! LOL
Originally Posted By Tiggirl I confess I am going to make balsamic chicken and cous cous tonight. Mmm! I confess I'm really glad to have our oven back! ~Beth
Originally Posted By tapdancemom I confess that I'm heartsick for all those little children in New Orleans.
Originally Posted By m2 I confess that a friend had the idea of putting together a fund raiser in our schools so the kids could feel like they are helping the children in New Orleans. I confess I'm helping her get things rolling. I confess we will be donating the money to The Red Cross.
Originally Posted By m2 I confess my daughter found out her 6th period teacher quit yesterday. She has no idea what she is going to do now. I confess I am waiting for a call back from her counselor. Arg!
Originally Posted By pennyring I confess it's about time to make hotel reservations for my brother's wedding. I was putting it off until we had solid plans for someone to stay with the pupperonies. Perhaps I shall check on rental car prices too... mine is a manual transmission with no cruise control -- fairly unappealing for long drives.
Originally Posted By MissCandice I confess life has no joy right now for me. I know it will pass but man, it's hard to even get up right now.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 I confess I've been thinking of Candice all week. I also confess maybe the "Joy" dishsoap will help. At least when you're washing the dishes there will be joy. I know, I know.
Originally Posted By smedley I confess hang in there Miss Candice, we're all sending you best wishes, and the real bad times will pass. Dwell on the happy times you had together, and remember what an awesome life you and Tom had together! {{Candince}}
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Miss Candice, I confess that I felt that way for many years. I had read a slogan someplace that went something like, "Don't give up, tomorrow may just be the day that everything changes." I kept saying that to myself everyday for quite a long time. "Tomorrow will be better" and eventually it did happen. I have never been more confident, successful and content than I am at this moment. I'm not a famous person or even a slightly known person but I am happy with myself and have grown to accept that with every good there is usually a little bit of bad. It's part of life. That being said, things can and do change and wouldn't it be awful if you were to give up just the day before it all happens for you? Hang in there!
