Phil
04-20-2008, 03:31 PM
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My father was an alcoholic. I remember once as a small child pouring his entire bottle of Canadian Club down the kitchen drain. Boy was he mad. His face was 10 shades of RED!!
I was small enough that I didn't get into any trouble. My father was never a violent man, even when he was drinking. He just wanted to be left alone. I am quite certain that if he were alive today he would be diagnosed with major depression. I have asked God before if our family has a generational curse.
His parents were religious church going conservative republicans. His parents (my grandparents) were delightful people whom I loved very much.
I attribute many of the values I have today to my grandparents. They had a HUGE garden and I miss it even today. We were always thankful for the bounty and said prayers at each meal. The strawberries were so sweet you could eat them right out of the garden...not to mention the sweet corn and the green beans!! It was a lot of work but well worth it.
I am just getting ready to go to the store. Gasoline is at least $3.59...that's the last time I checked. It's supposed to go up to $4.00 per gallon this summer. I wonder what I will pay for a gallon of milk today? Remember the old black and whites where someone would steal a cooling pie out of a kitchen window. I wonder if it will get bad enough where the burglar's will leave the diamonds behind and raid the food pantry?:):)
Maybe old Rush can trade some Oxy's for a couple of cheeseburger's!!
NAGADA-not gonna do it, wouldn't be prudent:)
At the store I go to, not only do you bag your own groceries but you either buy bags or bring your own. I have a lot of extra bags so I'm going to take some extra and leave them on the counter. I am sure someone will need them. It's not much. Not much at all!!
I have to let my wallet dictate and not my stomach. That is really hard to do. Unless your wealthy. There's no more running all over town just because someone has something on special.
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I borrowed these from a web page.
Facts About Alcoholism
Alcohol affects your brain. Drinking alcohol leads to a loss of coordination, poor judgment, slowed reflexes, distorted vision, memory lapses, and even blackouts.
Alcohol affects your body. Alcohol can damage every organ in your body. It is absorbed directly into your bloodstream and can increase your risk for a variety of life-threatening diseases, including cancer.
Alcohol affects your self-control. Alcohol depresses your central nervous system, lowers your inhibitions, and impairs your judgment. Drinking can lead to risky behaviors, including:
having unprotected sex. This may expose you to HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases or cause unwanted pregnancy.
ADDED by myself: I guess it might be unfair that woman bear the responsibility of bearing children. Please (because of people like myself). make sure you are in a life long loving marriage before you consider having children. Love your children unconditionally. Please do not beat and smack your children around the face and head. Please give your children every opportunity available to them. Love them AND tell them you love them. Pray with them and involve them in wholesome positive activities. Find a GOOD church for your children and your entire family. Show them and make them help the less fortunate. They will grow up to be compassionate, productive members of society. Please use birth control until you are sure you are ready. Thank you SO VERY MUCH and God Bless You!!
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Alcohol can kill you. Drinking large amounts of alcohol can lead to coma or even death. Also, in 2004, 36 percent of traffic deaths of 16- to 20-year-olds were alcohol-related. That equates to the deaths of 2,115 people in this age group alone.
Alcohol can hurt you--even if you're not the one drinking. If you're around people who are drinking, you have an increased risk of being seriously injured, involved in car crashes, or affected by violence. At the very least, you may have to deal with people who are sick, out of control, or unable to take care of themselves.
Before You Risk It Know the law. It is illegal to buy or possess alcohol if you are under 21.
Get the facts. One drink can make you fail a breath test. In some states, people under the age of 21 who are found to have any amount of alcohol in their systems can lose their driver's license, be subject to a heavy fine, or have their car permanently taken away.
Stay informed. All drinking is harmful for teens because their brains are still developing throughout adolescence and well into young adulthood. Drinking during this critical developmental period can lead to lifelong impairments in brain function, particularly as it relates to memory, motor skills, and coordination.
Know the risks. Mixing alcohol with medications or illicit drugs is extremely dangerous and can lead to accidental death. For example, alcohol-medication interactions may be a factor in at least 25 percent of emergency room admissions.
Keep your edge. Alcohol can make you gain weight and give you bad breath.
Look around you. Most teens aren't drinking alcohol. According to a national 2006 study, 65% of 12th graders and 83% of 8th graders chose NOT to drink in the past 30 days.
Know the Signs
How can you tell if a friend has a drinking problem? Sometimes it's tough to tell. But there are signs you can look for. If your friend has one or more of the following warning signs, he or she may have a problem with alcohol:
Problems remembering things they recently said or did
Getting drunk on a regular basis
Lying about how much alcohol he or she is using
Believing that alcohol is necessary to have fun
Having frequent hangovers
Feeling run-down, depressed, or even suicidal
Having "blackouts"--forgetting what he or she did while drinking
Having problems at school or getting in trouble with the law
What can you do to help someone who has a drinking problem? Be a real friend. You might even save a life. Encourage your friend to stop or seek professional help.
Q. Aren't beer and wine "safer" than liquor?
A. No. One 12-ounce beer has about as much alcohol as a 1.5-ounce shot of liquor, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or a wine cooler.
Q. Why can't teens drink if their parents can?
A. Teens' bodies are still developing and alcohol has a greater impact on their physical and mental well-being. For example, people who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcoholism than those who begin at age 21.
Q. How can I say no to alcohol? I'm afraid I won't fit in.
A. Remember, you're in good company. The majority of teens don't drink alcohol. Also, it's not as hard to refuse as you might think. Try: "No thanks," "I don't drink," or "I'm not interested."
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Tomorrow's topic: Drug Abuse
We love you!! Phil and Samantha (meow)
My father was an alcoholic. I remember once as a small child pouring his entire bottle of Canadian Club down the kitchen drain. Boy was he mad. His face was 10 shades of RED!!
I was small enough that I didn't get into any trouble. My father was never a violent man, even when he was drinking. He just wanted to be left alone. I am quite certain that if he were alive today he would be diagnosed with major depression. I have asked God before if our family has a generational curse.
His parents were religious church going conservative republicans. His parents (my grandparents) were delightful people whom I loved very much.
I attribute many of the values I have today to my grandparents. They had a HUGE garden and I miss it even today. We were always thankful for the bounty and said prayers at each meal. The strawberries were so sweet you could eat them right out of the garden...not to mention the sweet corn and the green beans!! It was a lot of work but well worth it.
I am just getting ready to go to the store. Gasoline is at least $3.59...that's the last time I checked. It's supposed to go up to $4.00 per gallon this summer. I wonder what I will pay for a gallon of milk today? Remember the old black and whites where someone would steal a cooling pie out of a kitchen window. I wonder if it will get bad enough where the burglar's will leave the diamonds behind and raid the food pantry?:):)
Maybe old Rush can trade some Oxy's for a couple of cheeseburger's!!
NAGADA-not gonna do it, wouldn't be prudent:)
At the store I go to, not only do you bag your own groceries but you either buy bags or bring your own. I have a lot of extra bags so I'm going to take some extra and leave them on the counter. I am sure someone will need them. It's not much. Not much at all!!
I have to let my wallet dictate and not my stomach. That is really hard to do. Unless your wealthy. There's no more running all over town just because someone has something on special.
_ _ _ _ _
I borrowed these from a web page.
Facts About Alcoholism
Alcohol affects your brain. Drinking alcohol leads to a loss of coordination, poor judgment, slowed reflexes, distorted vision, memory lapses, and even blackouts.
Alcohol affects your body. Alcohol can damage every organ in your body. It is absorbed directly into your bloodstream and can increase your risk for a variety of life-threatening diseases, including cancer.
Alcohol affects your self-control. Alcohol depresses your central nervous system, lowers your inhibitions, and impairs your judgment. Drinking can lead to risky behaviors, including:
having unprotected sex. This may expose you to HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases or cause unwanted pregnancy.
ADDED by myself: I guess it might be unfair that woman bear the responsibility of bearing children. Please (because of people like myself). make sure you are in a life long loving marriage before you consider having children. Love your children unconditionally. Please do not beat and smack your children around the face and head. Please give your children every opportunity available to them. Love them AND tell them you love them. Pray with them and involve them in wholesome positive activities. Find a GOOD church for your children and your entire family. Show them and make them help the less fortunate. They will grow up to be compassionate, productive members of society. Please use birth control until you are sure you are ready. Thank you SO VERY MUCH and God Bless You!!
- - - - -
Alcohol can kill you. Drinking large amounts of alcohol can lead to coma or even death. Also, in 2004, 36 percent of traffic deaths of 16- to 20-year-olds were alcohol-related. That equates to the deaths of 2,115 people in this age group alone.
Alcohol can hurt you--even if you're not the one drinking. If you're around people who are drinking, you have an increased risk of being seriously injured, involved in car crashes, or affected by violence. At the very least, you may have to deal with people who are sick, out of control, or unable to take care of themselves.
Before You Risk It Know the law. It is illegal to buy or possess alcohol if you are under 21.
Get the facts. One drink can make you fail a breath test. In some states, people under the age of 21 who are found to have any amount of alcohol in their systems can lose their driver's license, be subject to a heavy fine, or have their car permanently taken away.
Stay informed. All drinking is harmful for teens because their brains are still developing throughout adolescence and well into young adulthood. Drinking during this critical developmental period can lead to lifelong impairments in brain function, particularly as it relates to memory, motor skills, and coordination.
Know the risks. Mixing alcohol with medications or illicit drugs is extremely dangerous and can lead to accidental death. For example, alcohol-medication interactions may be a factor in at least 25 percent of emergency room admissions.
Keep your edge. Alcohol can make you gain weight and give you bad breath.
Look around you. Most teens aren't drinking alcohol. According to a national 2006 study, 65% of 12th graders and 83% of 8th graders chose NOT to drink in the past 30 days.
Know the Signs
How can you tell if a friend has a drinking problem? Sometimes it's tough to tell. But there are signs you can look for. If your friend has one or more of the following warning signs, he or she may have a problem with alcohol:
Problems remembering things they recently said or did
Getting drunk on a regular basis
Lying about how much alcohol he or she is using
Believing that alcohol is necessary to have fun
Having frequent hangovers
Feeling run-down, depressed, or even suicidal
Having "blackouts"--forgetting what he or she did while drinking
Having problems at school or getting in trouble with the law
What can you do to help someone who has a drinking problem? Be a real friend. You might even save a life. Encourage your friend to stop or seek professional help.
Q. Aren't beer and wine "safer" than liquor?
A. No. One 12-ounce beer has about as much alcohol as a 1.5-ounce shot of liquor, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or a wine cooler.
Q. Why can't teens drink if their parents can?
A. Teens' bodies are still developing and alcohol has a greater impact on their physical and mental well-being. For example, people who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcoholism than those who begin at age 21.
Q. How can I say no to alcohol? I'm afraid I won't fit in.
A. Remember, you're in good company. The majority of teens don't drink alcohol. Also, it's not as hard to refuse as you might think. Try: "No thanks," "I don't drink," or "I'm not interested."
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Tomorrow's topic: Drug Abuse
We love you!! Phil and Samantha (meow)