A bad surprise on this past Wednesday was when I was driving down Amherst. I looked to the left and then forward and then slammed into the truck in front of me.
The nice surprise was that the neighbors in the area were so friendly and trying so hard to help I practically had to beat them off with a stick. Actually, replace "beat them off with a stick" with "assure them repeatedly that we were going to be alright".
I gratefully accepted all the bottles of water, but declined car rides and invitations into their homes. I knew the husband was coming very shortly to pick up the kids and the tow truck was coming very shortly to tow the car and I wanted to be waiting outside and be ready for as soon as they came.
I think I'm going to take a few seconds to write thank you notes this weekend and drop them off in their mailboxes.
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05/28/2010 09:52 #51744
The good and bad of surprises05/05/2010 12:09 #51508
Laugh of the DayI thought this way funny, so I'm going to share this intro to an article on small child morality from the NY Times magazine 
[box]Not long ago, a team of researchers watched a 1-year-old boy take justice into his own hands. The boy had just seen a puppet show in which one puppet played with a ball while interacting with two other puppets. The center puppet would slide the ball to the puppet on the right, who would pass it back. And the center puppet would slide the ball to the puppet on the left . . . who would run away with it. Then the two puppets on the ends were brought down from the stage and set before the toddler. Each was placed next to a pile of treats. At this point, the toddler was asked to take a treat away from one puppet. Like most children in this situation, the boy took it from the pile of the “naughty†one. But this punishment wasn’t enough ��" he then leaned over and smacked the puppet in the head. [/box]
[box]Not long ago, a team of researchers watched a 1-year-old boy take justice into his own hands. The boy had just seen a puppet show in which one puppet played with a ball while interacting with two other puppets. The center puppet would slide the ball to the puppet on the right, who would pass it back. And the center puppet would slide the ball to the puppet on the left . . . who would run away with it. Then the two puppets on the ends were brought down from the stage and set before the toddler. Each was placed next to a pile of treats. At this point, the toddler was asked to take a treat away from one puppet. Like most children in this situation, the boy took it from the pile of the “naughty†one. But this punishment wasn’t enough ��" he then leaned over and smacked the puppet in the head. [/box]
metalpeter - 05/07/10 16:44
some how my Comment got lost, sent the post it so hopefully it gets added to here. I did read all 7 pages of it and it was pretty good, not that I really agreed with it all but.................
some how my Comment got lost, sent the post it so hopefully it gets added to here. I did read all 7 pages of it and it was pretty good, not that I really agreed with it all but.................
metalpeter - 05/05/10 18:44
Yes I read all 7 pages and it was very good but I kinda disagree with it.
I know studies can't cover everything but there are two things that they didn't cover that they should have to prove their point. Babies copy a lot of things. For example (just with the niece) she learned keys go in the door and the car with out ever being told. She heard the word moon in one book and got another book with it in the tittle. I don't see her that often. But that makes. Before Babies figure out how to move they see everything and look at everything and I think copying things is part of learning things and it is true with words. So in other words some of this could be copying these ideas that people don't even know they are teaching
The second Part that I have trouble with this is that again babies learn a lot. They can also sense emotion like the paper said and I agree with that so if that is true that could also effect morals.
The Point I'm getting to is that I think by 6 months they very well could have been taught morals. I know it seems short but think about how long 6 months was when you where a kid not to mention a Baby.
What I wonder about myself is what about instincts. For example how does a baby know how to drink the 1st time? No one showed. So is that instinct that is wired with like wild animals. Or is it something learned when in the whom. Their are people who do think that what goes with the women the baby does go through that. That is why people play classical music and things like that. If that is true then that is even more time to learn morals and what is right or wrong.
In any event it is very interesting.
Yes I read all 7 pages and it was very good but I kinda disagree with it.
I know studies can't cover everything but there are two things that they didn't cover that they should have to prove their point. Babies copy a lot of things. For example (just with the niece) she learned keys go in the door and the car with out ever being told. She heard the word moon in one book and got another book with it in the tittle. I don't see her that often. But that makes. Before Babies figure out how to move they see everything and look at everything and I think copying things is part of learning things and it is true with words. So in other words some of this could be copying these ideas that people don't even know they are teaching
The second Part that I have trouble with this is that again babies learn a lot. They can also sense emotion like the paper said and I agree with that so if that is true that could also effect morals.
The Point I'm getting to is that I think by 6 months they very well could have been taught morals. I know it seems short but think about how long 6 months was when you where a kid not to mention a Baby.
What I wonder about myself is what about instincts. For example how does a baby know how to drink the 1st time? No one showed. So is that instinct that is wired with like wild animals. Or is it something learned when in the whom. Their are people who do think that what goes with the women the baby does go through that. That is why people play classical music and things like that. If that is true then that is even more time to learn morals and what is right or wrong.
In any event it is very interesting.
james - 05/05/10 14:13
Ha ha!
Ha ha!
05/01/2010 13:05 #51486
School board updateBuffalo news gives their endorsements for the school board candidate (almost exactly who art voice advises against):
04/30/2010 10:12 #51476
School Board ElectionsGet out and vote on May 4th in the School Board election. Even if you don't have children, the success of our schools will impact the success of our city.
This election you're voting for school board representatives of your district. See the map at the bottom of this site to figure out your district:
A Buffalo News Article gives a short summary of all the candidates in the different districts:
At the bottom of an Artvoice article on illegal campaign practices is a list of all the candidates by district.
Buffalo Rising has been covering the north district candidates which covers a lot of North Buffalo and a lot of the Elmwood Village area.
The above article links to each of the candidates websites.
Some information from the Candidates night on Tuesday:
Happy Reading!
This election you're voting for school board representatives of your district. See the map at the bottom of this site to figure out your district:
A Buffalo News Article gives a short summary of all the candidates in the different districts:
At the bottom of an Artvoice article on illegal campaign practices is a list of all the candidates by district.
Buffalo Rising has been covering the north district candidates which covers a lot of North Buffalo and a lot of the Elmwood Village area.
The above article links to each of the candidates websites.
Some information from the Candidates night on Tuesday:
Happy Reading!
himay - 05/20/10 20:47
I know this is totally after the fact, but I just met Patricia Devis tonight (totally coincidental while meeting a potential roommate option). Odd how small a world we live in when stuff like this happens.
I now have a vested interest in what she's supporting, and am going to look into it. What a bizarre way to get more into local politics...
I know this is totally after the fact, but I just met Patricia Devis tonight (totally coincidental while meeting a potential roommate option). Odd how small a world we live in when stuff like this happens.
I now have a vested interest in what she's supporting, and am going to look into it. What a bizarre way to get more into local politics...
heidi - 05/01/10 16:26
What is the (e:Janelle) endorsement? Who cares about artvoice & buffalo news! :-) I will happily vote for whomever you recommend, Janelle, since you care, you have great ethics & politics, and you're very thoughtful about it. I'm in the central district. I still vote at my usual spot, right?
What is the (e:Janelle) endorsement? Who cares about artvoice & buffalo news! :-) I will happily vote for whomever you recommend, Janelle, since you care, you have great ethics & politics, and you're very thoughtful about it. I'm in the central district. I still vote at my usual spot, right?
libertad - 05/01/10 09:12
Thanks so much Janelle for the helpful info. It turns out I am in the Central District and the incumbent is Mary Ruth Kapsiak who it appears wrote in all of her signatures herself? :::link:::
Anyways, not a lot of info to go by but I think I know that it won't be her that I am voting for. I'll try to get to the poll this Tuesday but it is probably the single worst day for me to have to go.
Thanks so much Janelle for the helpful info. It turns out I am in the Central District and the incumbent is Mary Ruth Kapsiak who it appears wrote in all of her signatures herself? :::link:::
Anyways, not a lot of info to go by but I think I know that it won't be her that I am voting for. I'll try to get to the poll this Tuesday but it is probably the single worst day for me to have to go.
james - 04/30/10 10:49
Just my 2cents, if you have received a large glossy mailer from any candidate, they are being funded by Chris Jacobs: an heir to a large fortune whose political aspirations keep floundering, and now is trying to back the board with a rubber stamp that will make him Board president. Our schools are facing a massive budget shortfall and real leadership on these issues is what we need now, not pawns for some rich boy's political ambition.
Just my 2cents, if you have received a large glossy mailer from any candidate, they are being funded by Chris Jacobs: an heir to a large fortune whose political aspirations keep floundering, and now is trying to back the board with a rubber stamp that will make him Board president. Our schools are facing a massive budget shortfall and real leadership on these issues is what we need now, not pawns for some rich boy's political ambition.
04/23/2010 09:18 #51440
Five years down and 45 more to goSeven and a half years ago, on a sunny August day, I cautiously met some guy from an online site on Temple's campus to grab a bite to eat.
Six years ago came a proposal on a beach in New Jersey while watching the sunrise.
Five years ago we said "I do" and made promises for forever followed by a fabulous and fun party.
Several adventures later, I wouldn't have done it any differently.
Happy Anniversary, Drew!
Six years ago came a proposal on a beach in New Jersey while watching the sunrise.
Five years ago we said "I do" and made promises for forever followed by a fabulous and fun party.
Several adventures later, I wouldn't have done it any differently.
Happy Anniversary, Drew!
tinypliny - 04/23/10 22:24
Here's to 1000 more. :) (You could make it with Calorie Restriction apparently...)
Here's to 1000 more. :) (You could make it with Calorie Restriction apparently...)
james - 04/23/10 21:46
May you litter the streets with your love!
Wait, that didn't come out right.
Happy anniversary.
May you litter the streets with your love!
Wait, that didn't come out right.
Happy anniversary.
metalpeter - 04/23/10 18:24
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
janelle - 04/23/10 13:21
He's required to stay alive and keep it together for at least 50 years of marriage... after that...enh...
He's required to stay alive and keep it together for at least 50 years of marriage... after that...enh...
paul - 04/23/10 12:58
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
matthew - 04/23/10 10:00
Happy anniversary! I think it might be Lauren & Fellys anniversary too.
Happy anniversary! I think it might be Lauren & Fellys anniversary too.
mrmike - 04/23/10 09:34
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
It's always nice to hear nice stories like that. Well not the accident but the friendly people part.