tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637721741512867034.comments2011-06-14T16:19:55.958-04:00The Uncommon Sense ZoneRosalind D. Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198421085346766043noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637721741512867034.post-47684962577453863962011-06-14T16:19:55.958-04:002011-06-14T16:19:55.958-04:00I am sorry that we lost you as a Comcast customer....I am sorry that we lost you as a Comcast customer. If decide to come back, feel free to contact me. I work for Comcast and I will be happy to help. <br /><br />Thanks, <br /><br />Mark Casem <br />Comcast Corp.<br />National Customer Operations<br />We_can_help@cable.comcast.comComcastCares1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08674914397949330483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637721741512867034.post-28389011873091137842010-08-02T15:26:41.066-04:002010-08-02T15:26:41.066-04:00I happen to aggree you with you on the importance ...I happen to aggree you with you on the importance of reading. I think that all too many times parents do not take the time to read to their kids or instill in them the importance of reading. Especially among boys all too many times they are too afraid to be caught with a book reading because of peer pressure. If you expose that kid to reading when they are young they will later appreciate reading when they grow up. What is amazing is that there are new technologies that will make reading fun for kids. Things like amazon's kindle and bn's nook all provide easy access to books for those who can afford it. The new technology will create and interactive reading experience that can make reading fun. There are those who will argue that they will only read the printed book. That is fine as long publishers do not neglect the publishing of the printed text. Public libraries are an important place to introduce children to reading. As taxpayer's it is your duty as a citizen to make use of the library especially in this tough economy. So why not make use of the free services that libraries provide? That is the lending of free books for their residents. So encourage your kids to use the library before the state and local govt's cut the services to libraries. <br /><br />Good luck on your pursuit in becoming a librarian! You will not regret it.<br /><br />QPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637721741512867034.post-88175009483702348812010-07-30T15:47:47.259-04:002010-07-30T15:47:47.259-04:00Another A+ post. I am happy that Karriem and I are...Another A+ post. I am happy that Karriem and I are parents who preach to the kids how important reading and writing are. We have them on a 3 to 1 reading schedule meaning that for every 3 hours or entertainment/television/outside recreation they get they have to devote 1 hour to reading. We read so much that Jerel brinng books to us, sits down, and says "book, read, Mommy/Daddy, read!" <br /><br />When kids know how to read they can then, develop their writing and oral communication skills. That, in turn, will give them a better chance at being successful in school and beyond.<br /><br />It saddens and pisses me off when I read some of the comments that people leave on Facebook, Twitter, et al. They are so grammatically incorrect that I want to take a red pen to some of them. And don't get me started with the ones who use symbols and numbers in the place of letters. BURNS ME UP! I told my kids that if I catch them doing that they will have to write an entire paper using the symbols/numbers and then rewrite it correctly. <br /><br />I know that Karriem and I can be strict when it comes to education, but if we aren't who else is going to. Our 14 year old reads and writes on a 4th grade level and the school system just pushed him right along. His mother took no interest in his education and now he is behind as a result. <br /><br />This is a subject that is near and dear to my heart so I am going to force myself to stop now before I write a novel. Thanks for the post again, Roz. I'll be looking forward to the next one!Salenahttp://www.thegpsgolfstore.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637721741512867034.post-27149105057266308042010-07-09T14:46:08.211-04:002010-07-09T14:46:08.211-04:00I've had people say, "you have a job now,...I've had people say, "you have a job now, why do you care?" I have to look at them like they're crazy because those are the same ones who will end up on the unemployment line and wonder why no one cares about them. You don't forget because you become employed. At least you shouldn't!Rosalind D. Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04198421085346766043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637721741512867034.post-74252200334812215112010-07-09T10:27:22.153-04:002010-07-09T10:27:22.153-04:00The reason they are blaming the unemployed is beca...The reason they are blaming the unemployed is because they don't want to place the blame where it should be and that is with themselves.<br /><br />They are all living high on the hog off the backs of the people they supposedly work for. They are all about catering to lobbyists, getting re-elected the next term, and looking out for their own best interests. <br /><br />It sickens me that we continue to pay some of these people and give then perks and benefits long after they finish doing the nothing they did while in office. But alas, that is the country we live in. I am stepping down off my soapbox now.Mrs. Alstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735307341978575907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637721741512867034.post-44190648188374934472010-07-09T08:39:50.036-04:002010-07-09T08:39:50.036-04:00Maybe we should be protesting at the Republican Se...Maybe we should be protesting at the Republican Senators residences, setting up tent cities in their neighborhood and yard. Their nieghbors would be so proud of them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637721741512867034.post-14278320264175508532010-06-06T21:03:21.327-04:002010-06-06T21:03:21.327-04:00See, you didn't sound bitter at all. You just ...See, you didn't sound bitter at all. You just said how you felt and I am sure everyone else that went through what you went through felt the same. Heck, I am sure others reading this blog would have felt the same. <br /><br />Good luck as you step into the next chapter of your "employed" life tomorrow. I am sooooo happy for you!Salenahttp://thegpsgolfstore.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-637721741512867034.post-6979061527790798342010-06-06T13:25:59.217-04:002010-06-06T13:25:59.217-04:00So glad to hear from you again! Congrats on the up...So glad to hear from you again! Congrats on the upcoming gig. Enjoy it for what it is and keep mapping out your own destiny. I'm on my own adventure starting over and you're right; it's no picnic but if we don't grow from our challenges then we miss the whole point. Here's to new starts and the good things that will surely come with it. Get ready to rack up! Hope to hear some more about your adventures.La Generalissimahttp://lageneral-issima.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com