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You're teaching a lesson each day that you live;
Your actions are blazing a trail
That children will follow for good or for ill;
You can help them or cause them to fail. —Bosch
Do you ever think about the little things you do each day? That frustrated gesture you made, aimed at the other driver on the road. The sarcastic (but witty) zinger you told, directed at the clerk that took too long to make your change. The time you called in “sick” to work, only to spend time on personal projects. Do you ever think about the impact of those little things?
In the Because Our Children Are Watching movie (the link after this), you’ll find compelling scenes depicting the innocence of children, the influence of adults, and the dynamic relationship between the two. With statements such as: be involved, be sincere, and be responsible, you’ll be reminded to do what’s right…because our children are watching.
Because Our Children Are Watching
And for gramps: Subject: Hysterical letter
Even if this is a hoax, it¢s still funny!
This is an actual letter from an Austin woman sent to American company Proctor and Gamble regarding their feminine products. She really gets rolling after the first paragraph. It's PC Magazine's 2007 editors' choice for best webmail-award-winning letter.
Dear Mr. Thatcher,
I have been a loyal user of your 'Always' maxi pads for over 20 years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuard Core or Dri-Weave absorbency, I'd probably never go horseback riding or salsa dancing, and I'd certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts. But my favorite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I can't tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there's a little F-16 in my pants.
Have you ever had a menstrual period, Mr. Thatcher? I'm guessing you haven't. Well, my time of the month is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body. Just a few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I'll be transformed into what my husband likes to call 'an inbred hillbilly with knife skills.' Isn't the human body amazing?
As Brand Manager in the Feminine-Hygiene Division, you've no doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your customer's monthly visits from 'Aunt Flo'. Therefore, you must know about the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our intense mood swings, crying jags, and out-of-control behavior. You surely realize it's a tough time for most women.
The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants... Which brings me to the reason for my letter. Last month, while in the throes of cramping so painful I wanted to reach inside my body and yank out my uterus, I opened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on the adhesive backing, were these words: 'Have a Happy Period.'
Are you f------ kidding me? What I mean is, does any part of your tiny middle-manager brain really think happiness - actual smiling, laughing happiness, is possible during a menstrual period? Did anything mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, James? FYI, unless you're some kind of sick S&M freak, there will never be anything 'happy' about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on Motrin and Kahlua and lock yourself in your house just so you don't march down to the local Walgreen's armed with a hunting rifle and a sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory.
For the love of God, pull your head out, man! If you have to slap a moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn't it make more sense to say something that's actually pertinent, like 'Put down the Hammer' or 'Vehicular Manslaughter is Wrong',
Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly miss your Flex-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your brand of condescending bullshit. And that's a promise I will keep. Always. .
Best,
Wendi A*****
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needa
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Apr 29 @ 6:30AM
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loved the video, luvs! most excellent! ~*~ 
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misschoos
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Apr 29 @ 7:08AM
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Some people are unable to walk the talk, because it's simply talk. 
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fenderchick
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Apr 29 @ 7:59AM
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I teach everyday, and sometimes not in a good way, as I observed mini-me shaking the video game controller and blurting out, for F's sake! Just like I do, when I play, not a good lesson to pass on.
...That taught me something let me tell you. When you think they aren't listening, that's when they have their ears actually turned on!
>>>>>>>I would love to know if their is actually anybody alive who has had a happy period. Considering all I do is vomit and get deathly ill, I don't know...
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fenderchick
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Apr 29 @ 8:01AM
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And darn you for making me get teary eyed by watching that video so early this morning 
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daisy315
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Apr 29 @ 8:05AM
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OMG !.. that sounds like a letter Laz would have written 
I was one of the fortunate ones.. no pms.. ever. 
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wandaful123
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Apr 29 @ 9:59AM
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Beautiful video!
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EternalFlame
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Apr 29 @ 10:48AM
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Haven't watched the vid yet, but I will, and will prolly comment again, but just to let you know...
Wendi Aarons (the writer of the letter you posted) is a FANTASTIC blogger! Some of her stuff is roll-on-the-floor hilarious. The letter was actually one of her blogs, posted Monday, March 05, 2007.
You can find her here
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Mellajenn
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Apr 29 @ 1:38PM
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Daisy, NO PMS - EVER???? Damn, I must of gotten her's too! Some people are so lucky......Is there a secret I am not aware of?
I love the letter, I was just thinking of it, I needed to vent and that letter helps! 
Thanks for sharing the video...very nice indeed! 
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Redwicket
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Apr 29 @ 2:32PM
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Great Blog Horse Whisperer  If Men Only Knew... 
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callmemax
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Apr 29 @ 3:59PM
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believe most of us gladly watch our kids doing the positive things they learned from us. buttttttt, how many times did i (we ?) tell our kids, "only adults can do that, but kids must blindly show respect to others." at nineteen, my oldest daughter told me, "you never let us make mistakes, i'm making them now." dammmmmmm, the things she's done, she caught up with a vengance. guess i'd tell anybody willing to listen, "let your kids experience life, even make mistakes, cause nobody is perfect."
thx ET for the link to the blogger. i've seen / passed on that piece but didn't know about the writer.
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Mission_Impossible139
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Apr 29 @ 4:01PM
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The reality is that it's not just for children. The world watches what you do. If you are happy, people around you will eventually get the idea. Violence and bad behavior never convinced anyone of anything profound. Be the best you can be and everyone will follow.
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