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Mean Postal Worker
Asked by K. from Las Vegas
on December 21, 2011
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So my 11-year-old is out roller-blading yesterday. She falls and lands pretty hard on her back about a house down from our community mailboxes. The postal worker, wh...
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- Yah it was mean. But if you go and put a nasty note for him... he may be nasty back. To you or your daughter or your mailbox. Just tell your daughter, not everyone...
- Ok...so I may be on my own with this one but I really think that it is important to balance "turn the other cheak" with a sense of pride, integrity and confidence - wh...
- Forgive me, but I am SURE it was funny. Sometimes when people fall, it's funny. She did not get hurt. He probably had no idea that the wind got knocked out of her. He...
A Question for Anyone Who Works in the Postal Service
Asked by K.M. from Oklahoma City
on November 28, 2011
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I'm hoping you can solve some arguments for me. This year and last year the hubster and I have gotten in to arguments when addressing Christmas cards. Sad, I know! Wel...
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- I used to work at the USPS (left almost a year ago). The machines can read any color ink but your best bet is to print clearly. Your letters will get there quicker sin...
- Letters and cards written in different colors or that are "red" have to be sorted by hand but otherwise can be used. Of course, a letter with the correct address but ...
- It doesn't matter. Ink doesn't matter, either. In my years at a postal center, not one piece of mail got returned for different ink, or no name. Now, if it's not legib...
UPDATE- & Po'd-mail Delivery Issues
Asked by M.A. from Detroit
on April 8, 2011
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Do you have bad mail service?
For 14 years now, we have had nothing but mail delivery issues. Same mail lady-except on her vacation days. We live on a dead end st...
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- Get a PO box. I had this issue at one of the places I lived and getting a PO box fixed it. Also, your mail lady should notice that the mail has a been mixed up a...
- When I was growing up we were the last house on the delivery route and also lived on a dead end road. It never failed that on Friday or Satruday's we had every one el...
- My parents had the same problem for years....they would get the paychecks from my father's company for everyone on this postman's route regularly.....(uh, don't you th...
Should I Take Zoloft?
Asked by C. from Philadelphia
on July 9, 2008
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I have been experiencing some mood instability includimg anger, crankiness, anxiety, tearfullness, violent thoughts towards others including my kids, and poor self est...
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- I started taking zoloft when my second child was 6 or 8 months. My symptoms were similar to yours, especially the anger, anxiety, and irritability. It really does he...
- Personally, I have been on and off anti-anxiety/depression meds for about 10 yrs now and was on low dose zoloft for a while...I didn't like it at all. When I was on i...
- I love my Zoloft. I take a low dose because I am breastfeeding and it has made a huge difference in my life. It makes me a better mom, a better partner and a better f...
Christmas Present Donations
Asked by J.R. from New York
on December 15, 2010
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Does anyone know how I can find where we can donate some presents to needy children? We don't want to necessarily do it through the mail. If that's the only way, then ...
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- We bring our toys to a local radio station each year when they do their toy drive. My husband and I have always loved the Toys for Tots organization run by the Marine...
- Find an Adopt A Family program. Tell them you can't "adopt" the family but have some items that can be used for some of the families. Another option is to check w/...
- You could also check with Salvation Army. They take used items to sell or distribute.
Christmas Gifts for Your Life's Little Helpers....
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on November 16, 2010
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What do you get as gifts for your helpers in your life? Specifically I am looking for ideas for :
1) cleaning ladies (tip extra money and if so, how much? or give...
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- I don't have #1, never thought about #3 but with daycare helpers and teachers, we have 8 this year! (each child has two main teachers, a few helpers and my daughter tr...
- For teachers (and our beloved crossing guard), we make treats! Homemade cookies and candies placed in a Chrismas tin. Along with a beautiful homemade card.
- I sell Mary Kay, so I give Satin Hands treatment sets to almost everyone, lol. But seriously, everyone gets dry hands in the winter, right? For a cleaning lady, I ...
Quick question...Need Ur opinion...Yes or No
Asked by J.K. from Dallas
on December 15, 2011
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My 8yr old son has the stomach virus today and is at home resting. I have got to mail my mortgage payment today but don't want to get him out. The post office is lit...
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- J.: i would. At 8 years old - he knows what do to. I have left my boys 9 & 11 home alone while I went to the store! GASP!! They know my cell number, where I am g...
- Can you put it in your mailbox with the red flag up?
- I would have went too....at 8 years old he's old enough to stay home for 3 minutes.
Weaning Pacifier
Asked by E.E. from Los Angeles
on April 4, 2008
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my my 29 month old still uses a pacifier for nap time and night time. i am ready to help her stop using it. any suggestions?
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- you got a lot of great advice from everyone already but i just wanted to add a my two cents lol. My daughter was highly addicted to her "pat pat" but i got her off bef...
- My oldest & youngest sons didn't stop using the pacifier until they were 4 yrs old. Like you, I only let them use it during nap & night time. By the time they were r...
- Hi, When my daughter was 3ish, we went cold turkey, but kind of by happenstance and it worked. I know one mom that had a ceremony with her daughter and said that her p...
Soccer for 5 Yr Old
Asked by W.M. from Cleveland
on April 10, 2010
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My 5 year old is starting soccer this week. It's her first time, they don't keep score - it's pretty non-competitive. I have her jersey, shorts and socks. Do I need...
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- Hi.... Shinguards are a requirement to play but cleats are not. Most kids will probably have the cleats but if this is her first time, I wouldn't spend a lot of money...
- I went to Dick's to get my son's soccer stuff. They usually have a sale on soccer items this time of year. I got cleats, shin guards and a ball for 20 bucks. I'd defin...
- Yes, she will need Shin Guards and Cleats. I don't think you can get away with just wearing tennis shoes since they play in the grass even if it's wet or raining and ...
Gifts for Mail Carriers?
Asked by L.T. from Houston
on December 9, 2011
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We've had the same mail carrier for several years now and he's just terrific! Always very friendly and reliable and goes out of his way to do extra pick ups/drop offs ...
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- They can accept gifts and they do. I used to bowl with a couple and they would go on about everything they got. Not in a bad way but clearly they get gifts.
- I was a mail carrier a few years ago and I never heard that there was a rule or a limit. Walmart is always a good gift card. Happy holidays!
- My X husband gets lots of good stuff from his mail route. He even got a ham for thanksgiving. He loves the gift cards.
