Tag Archives: alcohol

What’s the point of “setting people up?”

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Joy

Okay, I have a big rant coming. On the news the other night THIS was on. They call these things “social experiments.” “A social experiment is a real field experimentation of how people/society react to situations both real/hypothetical. With it … Continue reading →

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No alcohol allowed

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Joy

We just built a new stadium for our University of Minnesota Gophers. It’s called the TCF Bank Stadium. All very fine and good. But some “do gooders” have decided that it’s going to be an alcohol free zone. Okay, that’s … Continue reading →

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Meanest mom on the planet

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Joy

I just love Don Shelby. He’s an anchor here in Minnesota and I just had to put this one in. He has a segment each evening called “Good To Know” and I usually agree with him all the way. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get to Know Each Other – Food Edition

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Sue

Gum or breath mint?  Can or bottle? (Whatever liquid you prefer)?  Wine or champagne?  Beer or Hard liquor?  Chips or crackers?  White bread or wheat bread?  English muffin or bagel?  Peanut butter or jelly?  Milk or juice?  Waffles or oatmeal?  … Continue reading →

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Is This For Real?!

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Sue

“HUTCHINSON, Minn. — A Hutchinson man may be charged with drunken driving after apparently driving his lawnmower to a convenience store to buy gas and more alcohol. Authorities say witnesses say the 42-year-old appeared intoxicated when he bought beer Thursday … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get to Know Each Other – Food Edition

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Sue

I thought it would be fun to throw some everyday questions out to everyone and see what we prefer.   Can or bottle? (Whatever liquid you prefer)?  Wine or champagne?  Beer or Hard liquor?  Chips or crackers?  White bread or … Continue reading →

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Couldn’t resist this one

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Joy

  I thought this was great.

Posted in accidents, alcohol, bad habits, children, choices, drinking, drinking and driving, fears, feelings, kids, laws, life lessons, lifestyles, parent's, parties, peer pressure, people, responsibility, teenagers, thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Let’s lower the drinking age…..

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Joy

I’m really not sure how to start this post.  I’m pretty agitated so I’m trying to *breath* and stay calm so I don’t sound like a shrew. Last night the news started with this: Another Push To Lower Minnesota’s Drinking Age.  I’m thinking, well, I … Continue reading →

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Drinking and driving

Posted on January 24, 2009 by lisamike

168 Manitobans were charged with drinking and driving during the 2008-2009 holiday check stop program. Collision analyst Sergeant Wayne Blackmore says although Manitoba saw an increase of almost double the number of impaired drivers, RCMP are not surprised.  He says that’s because … Continue reading →

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Would you give your teen a breathalyzer test?

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Joy

I was cruising on the net this morning and came across this. I know we’ve talked about teens drinking before and I think we are all pretty much in agreement that we don’t hide alcohol and keep it a deep … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, adults, afraid, alcohol, bad habits, behavior, differences, drinking and driving, fears, getting drunk, life lessons, parent's, parenting, parties, peer pressure, people, problems, teenagers, things, worry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Partying in front of your kids

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Joy

I got up this morning and was reading my blogroll like every other morning.  I came across Amber’s post and it kind of fit into my frame of mind.  Just what kids get exposed to. I got to spend the day … Continue reading →

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Question of the day

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Joy

                          What’s your favorite alcoholic beverage?

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Couldn’t resist this one….

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Joy

I thought this was great. 

Posted in accidents, alcohol, bad habits, children, choices, drinking, drinking and driving, fears, feelings, kids, laws, life lessons, lifestyles, parent's, parties, peer pressure, people, responsibility, teenagers, thoughts, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Teenagers and drinking?!?!?!?!

Posted on May 15, 2008 by lisamike

So, I think we have all done it.  Had a drink of alcohol before we were of age.  Here in Canada the legal age is 18.  I had never thought of this until now.  I have a teenager on my … Continue reading →

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Hard day at work and a glass of wine

Posted on May 9, 2008 by lisamike

So, after having a long day at work, I get home and try to feed everyone and clean the house.  Go outside and tend to the animals.  Get homework done.  Give everyone time for their baths/showers so we all have … Continue reading →

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