Ming cookware

Hi , lids are not sold separately for this sets.

OH, I adore you!  Good One…No not Ebay, Sotheby’s…….people will be marveling at THE MOP 2,000 years from now

Collectors Item at eBay.

Jeanette, that has happened to me too.  The letters run together, especially m’s, n’s, and r’s.  Sometimes I do a doubletake from my first impression of the name to what it really is.

melillie60….sincere apologies from me to you about misspelling your name.  I am so sorry!  Sorry it also took so long to say that.  I would mention that I cannot spell my own name half the time, but that doesn’t make it better.

PsychoMom, I agree that this is definitely a situation of it being other people’s bad behavior and not a reflection of how worthy or nice you are.  As was pointed out, your DIL didn’t have to make all those meals for you.  She did it because she loves you.  Sometimes when people are kind and giving all the time, others forget to show their gratitude or, worse, take it for granted.  YOU are the one doing the right thing.  If friends around you are never giving kindness back (in any way they are able) after you’ve spent years being there for them, then it is time to find new friends.  I did that when my father was sick.  When things are bad, you really do see people’s (and your own, unfortunately! lol) true colors. 

Like Mellie plans to do for the new year, it may be time to do some good things for yourself.  It will remind you that you are worthy.  You should never question that. 

Mellie, I think you are incredibly brave.  It is difficult to leave your cocoon of safety, especially after a divorce.  It is difficult to trust people again I would imagine.  For you to be willing to do all those things and grab at life again, I think you are one of the most courageous people I’ve run across.  I would wish you luck, but I know you will succeed and be at a completely different place by this time next year.  🙂

Mom, I am alone 95% of the time,,,,there is a real difference in being alone and being lonely.  Been divorced for 15 years, knew I was never going back into that.  I don’t socialize, no family or close friends.  Here is the problem with staying alone, you get comfy with it & like it….don’t have to be responsible for anything but self & pets.  The only things I have to absolutely do is go to work, eat, sleep, pets, the bills.  I want human interaction, I go online.

But is this healthy?  I don’t know, truly don’t….don’t see how it can be. It cannot be healthy to be so selfish with self as it relates to others….I used to be social, not sure what happened.  My New Year’s resolution, take better care of self (eating, walking, socializing, self care) & get back to the living.

PsychoMom,  I don’t for one minute think that you are not worthy.  It is more a reflection on them than you.  Your daughter-in-law sure sounds like a special person and you must be a wonderful mother-in-law or she would have just done the minimum necessary to keep peace in the family rather than tending to your needs every day.  Giving often brings more satisfaction than receiving, and if you are the recipient of good deeds, it is just a bonus.

You have a lot of friends on the forum, so you’re never alone as long as you reach out by posting.  Take care, my friend. :heart: and good wishes for the Holidays.

I saw your post on the "Rub it in" thread and left you a new note there.

I am sorry it didn’t work out for you, rareshopper. For me, it’s a great way for my kids to make quick, healthy breakfast. No excuses! Between our breakfast sandwich maker and our Dash, we use one of the two every day. My youngest loves "dunking" eggs, perfection every time in our Dash. 

I returned mine because that issue bothered me.  I took a recommendation from Shannon for the Wolfgang Puck 2-Quart Stainless Steel Saucepan with Colander Lid – 359-776.  I love it for hard-boiling eggs. 

OK, I will try that, thank you

I spray each little cup area with non stick spray for easy clean up. If I forget or my kids use it, I use a Scrub Daddy for an easy clean up. 

Try white vinegar instead of water.