tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post113617922275411862..comments2023-10-08T07:21:56.107-04:00Comments on All Kinds of Writing: Several New PostsMellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17461471128865537538noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1137769226028018362006-01-20T10:00:00.000-05:002006-01-20T10:00:00.000-05:00Yeah, mum's pretty cool that way :)Yeah, mum's pretty cool that way :)Mellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461471128865537538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1137761623910811892006-01-20T07:53:00.000-05:002006-01-20T07:53:00.000-05:00Your mum gave you chocolate for exams? Hmf. Mine u...Your mum gave you chocolate for exams? Hmf. Mine used to say "come back with your shield or on it."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1137519174101090172006-01-17T12:32:00.000-05:002006-01-17T12:32:00.000-05:00Thanks Diddums, that's quite an interesting articl...Thanks Diddums, that's quite an interesting article. You know, my mom used to always give me chocolate for important exams.Mellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461471128865537538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1137429353431365262006-01-16T11:35:00.000-05:002006-01-16T11:35:00.000-05:00Only yesterday I found this news article about the...Only yesterday I found this news article about the connection between sugary drinks and brain power. Again, there's no real surprise at the findings! http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=68342006<BR/><BR/>You might have to register with The Scotsman to see it, but then again maybe not - might be worth a shot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1136472558651573412006-01-05T09:49:00.000-05:002006-01-05T09:49:00.000-05:00Thanks Kate :)Thanks Kate :)Mellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461471128865537538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1136437812543773442006-01-05T00:10:00.000-05:002006-01-05T00:10:00.000-05:00mmmm.... jelly beans.... :)Thanks Firefox, and to ...mmmm.... jelly beans.... :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks Firefox, and to you!Mellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461471128865537538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1136419047113271942006-01-04T18:57:00.000-05:002006-01-04T18:57:00.000-05:00I must say that just about everything is both good...I must say that just about everything is both good and bad for you in some way. Be it wine, eggs, sugar, fasting, binging, or blogging ... the more studies that come out, the more confused we all get.<BR/><BR/>Except for green jelly beans. They are completely good and wholesome.<BR/><BR/>-- davidDavid Amulethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03758977878243268087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1136392516011264272006-01-04T11:35:00.000-05:002006-01-04T11:35:00.000-05:00I know, Fred. You don't hear it that often. For ...I know, Fred. You don't hear it that often. For some reason people always say that moderation and balance is good for you. Well, to that I say, what do they know? And here's the proof!<BR/><BR/>;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1136384174514412792006-01-04T09:16:00.000-05:002006-01-04T09:16:00.000-05:00Wow, you don't hear that Gluttony is good for you ...Wow, you don't hear that Gluttony is good for you that often. Very interesting, lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1136265060796458302006-01-03T00:11:00.000-05:002006-01-03T00:11:00.000-05:00You probably got it right on the money, Pat.I'm st...You probably got it right on the money, Pat.<BR/><BR/>I'm still chuckling at the 'mean and nasty and self-absorbed'Mellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461471128865537538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1136231097242134132006-01-02T14:44:00.000-05:002006-01-02T14:44:00.000-05:00Perhaps it's more like "people who don't obsess on...Perhaps it's more like "people who don't obsess on things like appearance are happier."<BR/><BR/>My writing partner--[looks around nervously]--is a tad chubby and has no desire to lose weight. She's quite happy.<BR/><BR/>I find people who are always whinging about their latest diet, calories, blah-blah-blah, tedious. Of course, I also find health nuts--people who exercise like mad and only eat healthy, etc.--just as tedious.<BR/><BR/>But I'm mean and nasty and self-absorbed. :)Pat Kirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13412454476874666367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1136221126939061942006-01-02T11:58:00.000-05:002006-01-02T11:58:00.000-05:00That this article is fascinating, although I don't...That this article is fascinating, although I don't agree with the author's theory (although I like it). Who you are inside determines how happy you're going to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1136215261989058542006-01-02T10:21:00.000-05:002006-01-02T10:21:00.000-05:00Of course, of course Yzabel, I hear you. Anyone w...Of course, of course Yzabel, I hear you. Anyone who is depressed because s/he is overweight should take measures to make themselves happy.<BR/>But the study talks in general about the hedonists among us vs. those with self-control and doesn't reveal anything new really - hedonists are happier. But it's fascinating.<BR/><BR/>Jennifer - another year, yes, thank you and to you.<BR/>May we have new research to prove anything your heart desire :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1136213391190635732006-01-02T09:49:00.000-05:002006-01-02T09:49:00.000-05:00Ahhh see I always think that to some degree we can...Ahhh see I always think that to some degree we can prove any theory we want. Whether it be 'fat' people being happy than 'thin' people or the reverse. :)<BR/><BR/>Welcome to 2006! Can you believe another year has passed us by? I'm not sure where it went, but it sure flew by!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12725467.post-1136200671412657682006-01-02T06:17:00.000-05:002006-01-02T06:17:00.000-05:00Depends on what kind of "fat" we're talking about ...Depends on what kind of "fat" we're talking about here... because 20 kilos overweight definitely didn't make me more cheerful and less prone to feel down :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com