Gizmosmonster commented on Is Walmart Passing Out Fake Back-To-School Supply Lists?

"banned= wheeled backpacks in a northern chicago area school district "because of snow" was the answer to my more politely worded WTF? I hate the buy school supplies and donate to a place in the store- the store gets the credit for being so sweet to the poor children, I pay full price for the items."

Gizmosmonster commented on Wherein We Finally Attempt to Comprehend The Jonas Brothers

"I was at a big dinner full of celebrities a few months ago- my husband 9a non celebrity) was getting an award."

Gizmosmonster commented on Mad Men Is Stimulating Consumerism In The Midst Of A Recession

"I have those chairs in our storage unit, waiting for a place in our new house."

Gizmosmonster commented on Towing Chicago-Style: Put Up A Sign After Hundreds Of Cars Have Already Parked

"If you have ever been stuck in downtown Chicago right as rush hour is starting, there is nothing as beautiful as the line of tow trucks lined up to start clearing the curb lanes of illegally parked cars."

Gizmosmonster commented on Fred Meyer Says Cheese Is Not A Dairy Product

"@satoru: Fred Meyers in Ballard has many things, but none of them are "high end." This is particularly true for food products."

Gizmosmonster commented on Elle Writer "Didn't Plan To Be The Poster Boy For Male Recklessness"

"BTW original = Husband 29, me 40. We dated for 6 years before getting married, including the 2 years I insisted he go out and date/sleep with other people while I did the same."

Gizmosmonster commented on Elle Writer "Didn't Plan To Be The Poster Boy For Male Recklessness"

"I am looking forward to the article he writes six years from now."

Gizmosmonster commented on Hey Ladies, Lay Off Elizabeth Edwards (And That Means You, Bonnie Fuller)

"Megan, thank you for writing what so many of us are thinking."

Gizmosmonster commented on Next For Edwards: Hell

"How does this become a ranting discussion about the wives?"

Gizmosmonster commented on Next For Edwards: Hell

"On a lighter note, I found an old Dick Armey Quote from the Clinton days that I love. During the Monica Lewinsky scandal, a reporter asked Armey what he would do if he were in President Bill Clinton's position. He replied "If I were in the President's place I would not have gotten a chance to resign."

Gizmosmonster commented on Next For Edwards: Hell

"@friend_of_a_friend: It is my business when that man wants to be the leader of my Country."

Gizmosmonster commented on Next For Edwards: Hell

"Is it possible for a married man, any married man, to keep his penis in his pants?"

Gizmosmonster commented on Little House On The Prairie: From Page To Stage

"I saw the actor who played Almanzo on Broadway as Prince Charming in "into the woods." It felt right. As 4th grade actresses to be, my friends and I would stage Little house stories and Little Women scenes."

Gizmosmonster commented on WaMu Online Banking Treats You Like A Criminal

"I was lucky enough to work on capitol Hill for a short time."

Gizmosmonster commented on Poll: Is It Immoral For US Airways To Charge For Drinking Water?

"Seattle Times: A United Airlines flight bound for San Francisco from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was forced to make an emergency landing after a row of seats gave way during takeoff and slid into the row behind it, injuring one passenger. Perhaps we need a "screw fee" to ensure our seats are actually attached to the plane...Way to be creative United! Wasn't there a bit of a scandal a few years ago because the airline water they were serving was so contaminated?"

Gizmosmonster commented on Cool Guy In Ad Forgets To Mention He Will Cost You Money

"It looks like a great free basement- has a kitchen and different rooms. Maybe instead of having his "band" over, he should take some more shifts at the pirate place and SAVE for a downpayment for the house- Bad credit stuff falls off the credit report after 7 years, she must be a couple years into this, so if they save and wait, they can get what they want."

Gizmosmonster commented on "Excuse Me For A Second," But, Helen Thomas Is An American Patriot

"Matthews was a Capitol Hill Cop US Capitol Police- That was his first job on the hill- Explains even more of his attitude."

Gizmosmonster commented on "Excuse Me For A Second," But, Helen Thomas Is An American Patriot

"She is an amazing woman."