IS Scribbling out the blessed Baby Jesus' face in the Bible the unpardonable sin?

Dear Gabby,

I just read something HERE that really disturbed me, I would like for you to answer my nagging question.

IS scribbling out the blessed Baby Jesus' face in the Bible the unpardonable sin?

Signed,

A scared follower of a heathen blogger





Dear scared Follower,

RUN FOR THE HILLS!

This woman is WACK!

I'm no theologian, but common sense says she's getting ready to get a "jolt" so you don't want to be anywhere near!

Warn the others before it's too late.

Thank you for your concern.

I hope it's not too late for her...I hope she can still be reached. ( But not by me. I want nothing to do with the "lady").

Hopefully, a blog missionary will cross her path.

Sincerely,

Gabby

Dear Gabby,

I have a friend who recently left a store without paying for a shirt she had dangling off her arm because she says "she forgot" it was there. She only remembered it was there when something snagged the shirt which caused her to look down and see it. However, at this point she was several stores away.

She did return to the first store to pay for it.

Then just a few stores away, while paying for some jewelry, she notices a LARGE PAIR OF GOLD PLATFORM SHOES resting on the same sticky arm!

She runs down to another store to pay for those shoes!

She's blaming the mental lapse on menopause or stress.

What do you think?

Sincerely,

Friend of Sticky Fingers

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Dear, Friend of Sticky Fingers,

I can only imagine the uncomfortable position you were placed in while "shopping" with this kleptomaniac..

Once....maybe.
Twice? You gotta' be kiddin' me!

She needs help IMMEDIATELY.

She needs to take some medication (by TAKE, I mean, get a prescription a PAY for it BEFORE leaving the pharmacy)for either early onset Alzheimer's, hormone replacement therapy or stress.

Only a medical doctor can make the final diagnosis.

(My license is fake, so they won't allow me to write cyber prescriptions but I do sometimes give my patients sugar pills.)

In the meantime, encourage her to shop from home and you might want to recommend a good lawyer in case of a relapse.

"Ive been spending much too much time on the computer lately, and it's creating a problem...

Dear Gabby,

I've been spending much too much time on the computer lately and it's creating a problem...okay, MANY problems.

Although I love the blogging world, time spent writing for my own blog, commenting to my readers, checking out their sites & commenting there, checking out new sites & commenting there has me on the computer instead of taking care of business in my real world!

I have been avoiding housework, hardly cooking, not spending enough time with wonderful hubby and hardly even venturing outside to be with other people that I love.

Would you call this an addiction?

I need your help.

Sincerely,

Glued to the screen







Dear Glued,

Because I am a fictional character created in the brilliant mind of a blog addict, I'm afraid to delve too deeply here in fear of getting the ax, however, I took this Hippocratic oath when I received my imaginary license to practice counseling online, and being the responsible imaginary person that I am, I do feel that I must at least lightly address the issue.

As with any hobby, it can easily become addictive in nature.

People golf for hours on end and spend a great deal of money to be able to do this.
Some ladies find that shopping is great stress relief and will obsessively make purchases with no regard to their budgets.

I find that although blogging is a great thing, it can also wind up costing you more than you bargained for.

Besides the obvious (carpal tunnel), it is never a good idea to isolate your self from the out side world, or those living within your own home. Neglecting household responsibilities could end up with you being the recipient of a visit from your local health department.

I've heard tale of people leaving Christmas trees up well into the month of January, burning supper (IF they actually remembered to MAKE supper), pretending to listen to their spouse share his deepest secrets while eyes were glancing at the inbox of the email.

You know it's a problem if, while sitting in your church service under FANTASTIC teaching, you find your self taking notes....for a new post idea!
(I've only HEARD of these things happening...not that I know of any one person who has been guilty of any of these things!)

If you fall into any of these categories, I would suggest taking a breather.

Limit yourself to blogging time only when no humans are in your presence, or for allotted times only, if you're never alone. (One hour human time, 30 minutes computer time- for starters.)
DO NOT CHECK EMAILS and text or twitter people when others are talking to you in person. IT IS RUDE!

It's never a good idea to trade relationships with those you love for ANY obsession-life is too short and it will leave you with regrets.

Ask those around you, what they think.

I would also love to hear from bloggers, how they manage their computer relationships with their peeps sharing their home with them.

What is the best form of discipline?

Dear Gabby,

What do you think is the best form of discipline for a child who continually misbehaves?

I have tried everything!

I am desperate for answers.

Please help.

Desperate in Nantucket







Dear Desperate,

Depending on the severity of the "offense" of course, I would first suggest a verbal warning.

If that doesn't work, remind them of the verbal warning and then introduce them to the punishment.(i.e."Time Out Corner")

If that doesn't work, enforce the punishment.

I would suggest checking out a brilliant post written by someone who had to deal with some "undesirable behavior". It seemed to work. At least temporarily.

Good luck.

Gabby

Is Velveeta Cheese considered to be a healthy dairy product?

Dear Gabby,

My New Year's Resolution was to begin eating a healthier diet. My doctor instructed me to choose a balanced diet including the basic food groups.

Please clear something up for me. Is Velveeta cheese a healthy dairy product? Is it really a CHEESE?

What exactly is it, and how can I incorporate it into my daily diet?

Thank you in advance for sharing your wisdom.

Hungry in 2009




Dear Hungry,

After much research, I wanted to share my findings with you.
According to ASKER.com :

"Technically it's not cheese. It's a manufactured product made of vegetable oil, modified milk solids, flavorings, stabilizers, seaweed extracts and other chemicals that allow it it to melt and stay stable in conditions that real (natural) cheeses would not. Look at the label. It says "processed cheese food", not just cheese."

I then went to my refrigerator and found that the very LAST ingredient listed on the package was "Cheese culture", hinting that a microscopic amount of cheese may be present.

"Microscopic" is good enough for me! I say yes, it qualifies!

The biggest health benefit to Velveeta cheese is it's comforting powers when added to various starches. Proven to reduce stress in all Velveeta partakers studies, the product's power to elevate serotonin levels in lab mice was unprecedented.

Although outlawed in many foreign countries, I feel that it has been one of the most underrated food products of our time.

Great for those who battle with depression, or have problems with relationships in general. A good home cooked meal of Velveeta and__________ (you fill in the blank) will keep your mind at ease and will put a smile on the faces of those around your dinner table.

So depending on how you define "healthy", I say go ahead an indulge. Add it to healthy chicken soup, put chunks of it into your low fat salad. Grill a piece between 2 slices of weight watcher's bread if you're counting calories. Nachos ,salsa and Velveeta ,if you're feeling saucy, top a healthy baked potato with melted cheese. If you are having colon troubles, add some broccoli for the fiber.

Hungry..It's ALL GOOD!

Enjoy your 2009!

*Please consult your physician, psychiatrist and possibly a pastor before attempting to follow ANY recommendations by Dear Gabby. This blog site or any of its affiliates are not responsible for weight gain, or other related health or mental issues damaged by following the tips by this poster.


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