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Comment on: The Bare Nee Cessities

What did you want to know??

31 Comments
Tuesday, March, 10, 2009 6:52 PM Gray Ghost writes:

Our Children Do Learn From Us....

we just don't get to tell them what to learn. You know that Nee. All we can do is be the right example for them.

Now for the FUN:

"My Army pay was 5k and I had 2500k when I married!"

You had saved $2,500,000.00 (2500 x 1000 = 2,500,000) before you were married???????

What did you do for the Army, Rob banks? Did you participate in Iraq Freedom and bring home loads of Saddam's cash?

I wish I had met you years ago, Nee. I have some bridge property in Brooklyn that I bought in 1974. Are you interested?
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Tuesday, March, 10, 2009 7:07 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Nee

What a thoughtful and honest commentary, as are all of your posts (I quickly read them all).

I posted some of what my parents taught me so I won't bore you with that. However, I am very much interested in the book idea. I was not blessed with children, yet I am keenly aware of the legacy I want to leave behind any way – our posterity.

I can encourage you in that no matter what, Gray Ghost is correct, you are an example and that is the key. Yea, kids will roll their eyeballs and may tell you they already know and seem to ignore you, but in the end they are hearing what you are saying and watching what you are doing. In the end, they have to make their own way and decisions. You did and look – you wound up on Fox News!!!!!

Thanx again for a most thoughtful post.
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Tuesday, March, 10, 2009 7:33 PM Sgt Relic writes:

Nee

Good essay. My parents taught me a lot about not just what to do, but what not to do.

If I had to pick the one thing that has served me best I would say that they taught me that honor is the only thing no one can take from you.

Ghost is right! You are an incredible saver or black marketeer, either way it's all good. HaHaHa!
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Tuesday, March, 10, 2009 10:38 PM Sue writes:

Nee

Good rant, it did make me laugh.

I am with kid 4 and the microwave. Never learned to cook. Did not appeal to me. Laundry - always did it, but always put everything in as one (colors and whites). Still have issues with sorting.
Not sure who I got my organizational skills from though.

The fun thing was vacuuming. Still to this day, that is one thing I do very well.
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Tuesday, March, 10, 2009 11:00 PM arik writes:

Nee

I had a friend with three boys that said she wished she could stuff 'em back in and carry 'em around quietly.

Personally, I prefer a wall covered in Velcro, and a buch of Velcro straps. They're not quiet, but at least I know where they are.

Seriously, though, for the last few months, we've been hurting ourselves laughing at the way my son says one particular phrase ("Yes it IS), and I realized recently, that he is copying me perfectly. I just never realized I was saying it that way.

They learn an awful lot from us, even little things you'd never even expect, so we try to keep ourselves responsible and not set TOO bad an example.
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Tuesday, March, 10, 2009 11:26 PM The Interface writes:

Write a book?

Go for it! Your list already shows much practical wisdom. You would not be the first to try to pass on critical information to your children in this way. I highly recommend, despite its age, Letters to a Daughter on Practical Subjects by William Sprague:

http://www.graceandtruthbooks.com/listdetails.asp?ID=332

Mr. Sprague's wife died in childbirth delivering their only daughter, and knowing that he too was mortal, he wrote down everything he wanted his daughter to know about a multitude of practical aspects of life. It is actually very challenging, very practical, and very wise.
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Wednesday, March, 11, 2009 7:49 AM Nee writes:

OOPS!!

Sorry, must have been wishful thinking.
Let me right that....5,000.00 and 2,500.
I never would have robbed a bank, ahem. But ask me that in tow months!! Even the banks aren't gonna have anything left!!
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Wednesday, March, 11, 2009 7:50 AM Nee writes:

Gray

Yes, indeed, you are right. I just wish I had an inkling that some "life" learning was happening!
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Wednesday, March, 11, 2009 7:52 AM Nee writes:

The Mrs.

Thanks for stopping on. I just think that the book idea coming from me is the way I can be sure there will alway be a piece of me around!!
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Wednesday, March, 11, 2009 7:55 AM Nee writes:

Sarge

My first lesson with honor was when my mother marched my hiny back into Cumberland Farms Store and told me to give back the Life Savers I stole. I was 4 or 5. I had asked her to get them and when she said no, I took them. I am lucky I have my left hand and ear!!

Honor is the only thing you can take with you as well.
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Wednesday, March, 11, 2009 7:58 AM Nee writes:

Sue

Too Funny!

One thing I love to do, since I had remodeled my kitchen is to make the granite sparkle. I use sealer, then polish it. I only do it every 4 months, but then I have a spray that I use in between.
I can catch any kid who does it wrong and forgets the spray!
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Wednesday, March, 11, 2009 7:59 AM Nee writes:

Arik

Velcro would be nice...then I could stand and repeat myself until I think they've got it!!
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Wednesday, March, 11, 2009 8:04 AM Nee writes:

Interface

Thanks for the link. I still might do it for myself. And doing it with humor...
For example on Washing:

pile up the whites
pile up the darks
jeans inside out
give the stains a "shout"

Whites go hot
darks do not
darks go cold
to keep colors bold

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Wednesday, March, 11, 2009 11:26 AM BrianR writes:

Interestingly enough


I learned from my biological father what NOT to do as a parent; he was terrible at it.

I learned good points on parenting from my stepdad.

All of which made me a far better father than I might have been otherwise.

My Mom taught me a love of reading which stands me in good stead to this day; one of the real joys in life.



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Wednesday, March, 11, 2009 12:56 PM Eric writes:

Nee

I've learned much like my parents and carry their wisdom and teachings through my life. I think you could write a book what your article has shown. Great post.
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Wednesday, March, 11, 2009 12:57 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Then Write It

Gosh, couldn't hurt. You have insight, humor and all that good writer schtuff.
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Wednesday, March, 11, 2009 1:58 PM Saltwater writes:

Practical skills and PATIENCE

One of the most important lessons imparted by my parents was an understanding that not everything goes easily or correctly the first time. Long term goals require long term planning and long term effort.
They then ensured that my four younger siblings and I had the basic domestic skills mastered, freeing us to expand our knowledge bases to those thing in which we found an interest.
They also had a way of combining tasks such as counting and setting the table for dinner. That lesson still rings in my mind today as I go through a 10 item checklist required at every meal – one for each finger.
Left hand: Bread, butter, salt, pepper, sugar
Right hand: Knife, fork, spoon, cup, plate
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Wednesday, March, 11, 2009 3:04 PM BrianR writes:

Nee, returning the favor


New one up at my place, too.
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Wednesday, March, 11, 2009 8:53 PM Gunny "knuckles" G© writes:

Nee

Good read. Thx.
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Thursday, March, 12, 2009 11:52 AM Georgetwin writes:

Nee

Some things NEVER change. I give you Bristol Palin.
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Friday, March, 13, 2009 3:57 AM Arturick writes:

All The Things I Wish I Knew...

How to cook chicken without going nuts.

Seriously, every time I try to grill/fry up a piece of chicken, I spaz that it's undercooked. I'll eat beef even if I have to pin it down and finish killing it with my teeth, but I'm paranoid about undercooked poultry.

To make matters worse, I always seem to get some dangly bit of fat that stays pink, even when all the chicken around it is cajun-seared.

Also, I wish my mom had taught me the Denis Prager doctrine on happiness.
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Friday, March, 13, 2009 10:19 AM clyde writes:

Nee

I agree with Gray Ghost.At some point,they DO become their own person,no matter how much we try to get them to where we want them to be.Good post.
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Friday, March, 13, 2009 5:23 PM Nee writes:

George

Long time no see!! Thanks for coming by. Hope you are doing well!
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Friday, March, 13, 2009 5:26 PM Nee writes:

Arturick

Yeah, Chicken is a tough one. I find coating it in olive oil and then slicing it into strips and browning 2 minutes per side works well. med-high heat. You'll see that goody num brownness that Emeril talks about!

Doctrine on happiness: Make it count, always!!
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Friday, March, 13, 2009 5:27 PM Nee writes:

Clyde

Yep, Gray has it going on with Scottie, the other sage we don't see so much of anymore. Thanks for stopping.
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Saturday, March, 14, 2009 4:27 AM Sue writes:

Nee

Hey the microwave rocks. It is my best friend. Heck, I can't even boil water. My specialty is pop tarts! Right on!

Love the granite sealer! Keep it sparkling!
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Sunday, March, 15, 2009 11:15 AM Sgt Relic writes:

Never understood it...

this fascination with eating uncooked meat. The latest craze for sashimi and sushi is particularly disturbing. Why did we did we go to all the trouble of discovering fire if we're gonna' eat it raw!

I suppose upbringing has much to do with our adult preferences. My maternal grandmother died when my mother was six leaving her raising to the previous generation. A generation that came of age without refrigeration!

Everything I ate growing up was cooked to a fare thee well. Now days, my steak goes on the grill 20 minutes before everyone else and comes off last. It probably explains why I like Rally burgers since they are similar to hockey pucks.

Ahhhh! Just like Mom used to make!!!


disclaimer: since my mother is a THer, let me say, if you read this remember I love you Mom.
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Monday, March, 16, 2009 11:17 AM BrianR writes:

Nee


New one up at the Island.

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Monday, March, 16, 2009 5:05 PM Packrat writes:

Good "rant", nee



It's good when our kids learn.

both of our boys learned to cook at home and in Scouts.

They are both now in miltary, one USAF, other US Army, both married.

Keep up the good effort!
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Wednesday, March, 18, 2009 7:40 PM Sgt Relic writes:

Nee

Tea Party post at my place! See your name in lights! HaHaHa!
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Wednesday, March, 18, 2009 7:54 PM BrianR writes:

Nee, in answer to your ? at my place



Nee...from your Dashboard, click on "Manage: Posts"

From the next page, click on the tab "Drafts".

That should do it.

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