J Holmes

My Comments (277 so far…)

Liza Donnelly's Cartoon of the Week: The Rules ... for Dogs

LOL!!!

LIZ SMITH FLASH! 'Nightline' Heats Up With Ten Commandments Series

Wow! Susan, that brings back memories of my 1st communion and 1st confession (in my parrish we did this during our 1st grad year). Somehow the explanation of adultery included looking at "dirty pictures" (pictures of the naked body) - yes, no wonder people have hangups! When it came turn for me to confess I did the normal thing and said I lied 3 times, disobeyed parents a few times, etc then added that I committed adultery. The priest coughed and then asked me why I said that. So I replied that I had looked at dirty pictures. I’m sure the priest had a good chuckle after I left.

I am looking forward to Thurs night show. I lived in the Dallas area for 18 years so I think I know which mega church will be featured.

Joan Ganz Cooney on Medicare: 'I'm Lucky But That Doesn't Mean I'm Callous'

Joan, this highlights the problem of conversations that are in writing vs conversations in person; it is so hard to really know the person’s intentions or tone. It was nice of you to clarify your position(s).

Liza Donnelly's Cartoon of the Week: Summer Recap

I like it!

PDP - I also liked your essay.

Why Good Girls Finish Last, by Jacquelyn Mitchard

Go with your instincts.

Ruth Charny: Where Have All the Good Times Gone?

Joan, Exactly. Well said.

janet

Margo Howard: The Origins of Obama Rage?

Count Snarkula, Must agree with you - the majority do have goodness and love in their hearts.

Good-Bye to All That, by Katrina Kenison

Beautiful story. Like you, I was fortunate that my parents made the move while still young; they were able to go through their things and give to their children and they were happy doing it. As SG stated so well our memories are in our hearts.

Ruth Charny: Where Have All the Good Times Gone?

Joan, Once again you lift my spirits with your beautiful words. I totally agree with you "…doors I didn’t know existed open up…" Every day is a new day. Our dreams may change but life is not static. I hope I am still looking for and fulfilling dreams as I take my last breath.

Janet

Putting aside matters of law, criminality and ethics, what three people would you nominate to be offed?

WTF!!!

Putting aside matters of law, criminality and ethics, what three people would you nominate to be offed?

I am still in shock that this was offered as a valid topic! Please, please, think before doing something like this again. A chill goes through my body realizing that people actually are naming names.

Judith Martin and Murderous Landscapes

Ditto.

Sheila Nevins on Metaphors and Murder

Sheila, Thank God, a sane response! What a horrible question and I am afraid to read some of the posts by the readers.

'Retirement Revolution: The New Reality' Airs Tonight, Seeks to Help Baby Boomers Navigate Through Tough Choices

Definitely a different world from our parents! Husband just received retirement 7 years before anticipated retirement date. Compared to most in our generation we are doing ok- pension plan, health insurance, long-term care insurance (almost 20 years of paying premiums). Yes, we have had to scale back on our retirement vision as we still have college student. So many others are really bad shape, so I count my blessings. I told my husband our best revenge for "early retirement" to live until we are in our 100’s.