So you have a better understanding of why people do make the choice to plead guilty when they believe themselves innocent or at least innocent of the charges?
Oh, absolutely. It's been quite an eye-opener to the whole process. I'm thinking poor inner-city people don't stand a chance in the system.
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SOOOO What's up with your practice?
Got two new patients referred from two potentially bery good referral sources
I've been wondering about the advice to consider moving. Is there some reason to believe that these people have it out for your brother? Do they have a reputation for bringing trumped up charges against people?
I just have to consider that the defender knows something more about them to make that kind of suggestion.
Anyway, I'm glad that the uncertainty is over, and that it sounds like things are looking good for your practice!
Oh, yeah, I was going to address the dollmaking idea on my thread and forgot. I didn't make dolls with my ex-wife. She did try to get me to work on some in the early courtship days, but I didn't go for it. I did do ceramics, and enjoyed that. It was a direct result of time spent with her when she was buying supplies, etc.
I made the doll for her at our wedding because I thought it was special. Hearing the comments from the women who were at the shop for classes, their own supplies, etc., convinced me that this would make a very big impression on her. Instead she simply did not react. Flatline response. And when she left, the doll was one of the very last things she ever took on her "visits" back.
Oh, well. At least I know enough now to help the kids when they're making their Christmas presents for her, as we did yesterday at the local ceramics place. BTW, do you realize there are only 125 shopping days 'till Christmas?
Thanks,
Joe
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Ellie, I'm glad your brother can move forward now. My uncle is facing a similar situation with his XW, and she is really trying to make his life hell while the case is pending. It will be a relief when he can put it behind him.
It sounds like your practice is going really well--how awesome for you!!!
Just checking in. Be well.
And Joe: I can't believe you started the Christmas countdown already. Have you no shame?
Hi Ellie, my daughter and i have been trying to email you the results since i last wrote, but we can't seem to find a copy machine to scan them from that will work! So i was hoping that you would email me your fax number so i could fax them. She has gotten 3 more spots since i wrote you, in different places. Here it is, Quarterup2@yahoo.com. Thanks for all your help. I know if we were anywhere near where you have your practice, we would be right there! Thanks again, Sonni
Glad your business is up and running, may you get lots of patients coming to you, and may you have much success in getting them well!
When I returned to my country of origin this summer and spoke to some people, including a couple of doctors (casually, not in consultation) I was told that from the sound of it I probably caught chikungunya last year, and although my initial symptoms were not as severe as they could have been, that people manifest these things to varying degrees. A friend of mine says he got it too, earlier this year, and months later still has slight arthritic type pains in some of the joints in his extremities - his wrists and ankles. I also have some slight residue of these symptoms, nothing drastic, but it comes up as an issue at the most irritiating times, like when I tried to mount a horse after years and hardly had the strength in my ankles to pull myself up into the saddle. Being somewhat overweight also contributed to the problem, methinks!
Talking of which, how is that weight loss going? Hmmmm?
I arrived back from my trip at 78.1 kg and have managed to shave it down to 76.6 in a week. Got to keep on keeping on!
Bye for now,
Livnlearn
"The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates
Sonni, sorry, I don't know how I missed your message - guess I just haven't been back to my own thread in so long! Unfortunately, I'm leaving now and will be out of town for 2 weeks. Can you just type the results into an email? elliestough@hotmail.com
THanks, everyone, for the good wishes. I am leaving tomorrow for a long-planned trip with my sister and my mom (this was our 75th birthday present to our mom). I'm looking forward to it, but to be truthful, today I am also filled with dread. You see, it was 5 years ago when I took my mom to London that H started his affair. And he's been so depressed lately with all the job antics and going back to his old employment, and has been so distant with me - well, frankly, he just seems so vulnerable again.
But - I just have to let go of my expectations, what will be will be. This trip is a once-in-a-lifetime deal and I refuse to let it be spoiled.
Oh Ellie - I'm sorry you're feeling nervous. I can totally understand why.
But I agree, let it go, and have a WONDERFUL trip with your family. Can't wait to hear about it when you get back!
Me 35, H 38; Together 13.5 yrs, M 7 Bomb 1 10/07/06 Sep'd 1/14/07 - 4/15 Piecing: 4/07 - 9/07 Bomb 3 10/11/07: Never loved you, let's separate 2/08 slowly improving 7/08 Piecing (7/25/08 rings back on!!) Current thread
