Commented on SRNAIR's review
Nov 09, 2005 10:33 PM
I feel calmer already! Your article was very well written! There is a very large truth to what you are stating. Life can start to lead us, every once in awhile, and once this happens we tend to lose heart, grow weary and tread in lifes chaos...getting nowhere fast. We need to take back that cont...rol...purge the harmful and replace it with healthy, soul healing thoughts! It is human to get distracted, from time to time, but God can gently guide us back to our intended path, if we are only open to it.
Thank you of reminding us of such an important gift!Read More
Commented on SRNAIR's review
Jul 02, 2005 11:46 PM
Prof. Nair,
I thought your review was sound, heartfelt & appropriate. Anyone can read more into it than the words you have typed & some will, but then they aren't your words, are they?
Being a woman who grew up in the Chicago area, in the 70's/ 80's, I guess I am someone who has had 'first ha...nd' experienced with what I will call the 'Sexual Revolution'. When I was a child, so many things were viewed as profanity... including the word 'pregnant'! My father was a bit old fashioned & we were taught to be modest in our actions & appearances. When I entered HS, I started realizing an entirely different point of view. I remember being told by on of my peers, 'If a girl has not had sex by the time she is 16, then she is completely square!' Today, that statement seems COMPLETELY REDICULOUS to me, but I tell you it has an impression on a teenage girl who wants to be accepted & to have friends or to be considered cool.
Today, as a mother, I have a completely different outlook. My daughter is now 21. I raised her to be self confident, take pride in her individuality & to never think that she must have a boyfriend to validate her own worth. I believe these are things that are so important for a girl. Girls are often eager to please, even if that means that they are pleasing themselves last. When you look at it from this view, it is even less of a moral issue than it is a self confidence & spirituality issue. We need self confidence & spirituality in our lives to make sound moral judgements. I know that boys have their own issues & I am raising 2 boys, right now, to be respectful of girls while protecting their own hearts interest, as well. Boys are often victim of peer pressure, too. It is not easy to be a teenager...it must be the most uncertain & awkward time of our lives.
As parents & support figures, we should all see to it that the young lives we might touch are touched by a sense of self esteem.Read More
Commented on own review
Jun 29, 2005 02:18 AM
Thank you for your comments. I agree with what you are saying. It is important for people to understand the cycle that they put themselves in when trying fad diets and 'Yo-yo-ing' their metabolism. General knowledge, such as found in this book, can only help them come to a better understanding of... how their own bodies work. I find that this book is not only good for those who would like to lose weight, but it can help anyone who wants to better their health. It's all about proper nutrition.Read More
Commented on LowOiL's review
Jun 27, 2005 08:08 PM
I agree with everything you said!
I always fear for our youth, as did our parents, I am sure! It does get scarier, all of the time. These are realities that our children face and some of the best ways that parents can deter them are...
1) Keep an open door...a forum that they feel welcome... to enter and talk to you
2) Keep them accountable for their time. Where are they, who are they with, what are they doing and do not let them have too much idle time. It IS your business and it IS your job as a parent to know.
3) If you are going to give them money, keep it reasonable. I have seen that kids who have a larger amount of cash to walk around with tend to, more often, be the ones buying drugs. Its not a competition to see who can give more, materially, to their children. They need your emotional support more than they need expensive clothing and large cash allowances.
Great review!
RhondaRead More
Commented on LowOiL's review
Jun 27, 2005 07:52 PM
LowOil,
I will have to check out Runrig, your review has inspired me. Out of curiosity, have you heard the Scottish Alternative band 'Travis'. They have such a nice mellow sound, I really like them alot.
Rhonda
Commented on own review
Jun 27, 2005 07:32 PM
Vicky,
Once again, you comment so nicely on my review! Thank you so much!
Rhonda
Commented on own review
Jun 27, 2005 07:31 PM
Thank you for RRC'ing my review and for your kind words!
Yes, I am a 1966 baby, but I was the class of '84. I must be a few months older than you. We used to say...
Rock some more with '84!
Rhonda
Commented on own review
Jun 27, 2005 07:28 PM
Ray,
Thank you for RRC'ing my reviews. As I have said to others, above, please let me know what you think of Mexico, if you should ever go.
Rhonda
Commented on own review
Jun 27, 2005 07:26 PM
Thank you, again, for your kind words. If you do ever decide to go to Mexico, would love to hear about your experiences.
Thank you again.
Rhonda
Commented on own review
Jun 27, 2005 07:24 PM
Thank you for your RRC! If you go to Mexico, please PLEASE let me know how your trip goes! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Rhonda
Commented on own review
Jun 27, 2005 07:23 PM
Thank you for your RRC. I sure hope the opportunity to travel finds you soon, it is a wonderful experience. Don't work too hard...you need time for fun too! Take care!
Rhonda
Commented on own review
Jun 27, 2005 07:21 PM
Thank you to all who have RRC'd my review. I am sorry that it took me so long to acknowledge your comments. I will respond to each of you, individually.
Rhonda
Commented on own review
Jun 27, 2005 07:19 PM
Vicky,
Thanks for your RRC. You are right that this book can help anyone, whether they are trying to lose weight, want to feel better, want to protect themselves from disease or if they need to control their insulin. Its just common sense once you have the correct information.
Rhonda
Commented on own review
Jun 27, 2005 07:16 PM
Qosmio,
I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did. Thank you for your comment!
Rhonda
Commented on own review
Jun 27, 2005 07:15 PM
Professor,
I always look forward to your words of encouragement and praise. It means alot to me. Thank you!
Rhonda
Commented on own review
Jun 27, 2005 07:11 PM
To all who RRC'd my review...
Thank you very much and please forgive my slow return response!
I will address each of you, individually!
Rhonda
Commented on own review
Jun 27, 2005 07:09 PM
Sorry for the slow response, but I wanted to thank you for the nice comments. It was truly appreciated! :)
Commented on mskhetan's review
Jun 26, 2005 11:06 PM
First of all, I would like to apologize for taking so long to respond. I have been entertaining out of town company and this is the first chance I have had to sit at my pc since Thursday morning. Please forgive me.
ABOUT THE REVIEW, I think it is great! Time management, I beleive, should be an... elementary school subject and should be taught at the earliest levels. Just think how much more effective children could be...and less distracted, if they had the tools of effective time management.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I look forward to your future reviews!
Rhonda
PS...How poignant it was to state the time spent on writing your review. It is also representative of how well you really do manage your time!Read More
Commented on MeAndMyThoughts's review
Jun 22, 2005 07:43 PM
It was a fabulous book and then...an amazing movie.
Could any actor have portrayed Nash as did Russell Crowe? I think not! :)
Great job!
