Mom, mère, мама, แม่, μαμά, 媽媽, maminka, mẹ, mamãe... how did so many languages naturally come up with the starting sound of
Mmmm for this word?
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posted by querty
on Jun 7, 2010 -
11 answers
My mother, a long term alcohol/prescription drug abuser, died last week. She was in her 50s. I'm a wreck and need help coping.
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posted by anonymous
on May 26, 2010 -
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How Am I Supposed To Feel About My Mom Cheating On My Dad? And Draining Family Money? (desperate for any help or advice)
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posted by xopaigexo
on Apr 7, 2010 -
29 answers
In a tough spot with my parents. Trying to find life direction while living at home with two parents that HATE each other to the core. Advice if you've been in a similar situation, please.
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posted by Dubs
on Mar 14, 2010 -
28 answers
Help me find a non-cheesy short poem/quote/verse to put inside a Mother's Day card.
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posted by ellieBOA
on Feb 24, 2010 -
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Stressed out only grown up child of an on again/off again ill Mom. Is my extended family helping or hurting me? Lots
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posted by phox
on Feb 16, 2010 -
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What's a good "Mom & Dad are in town and want to take us to dinner" restaurant in Manhattan, preferably by Union Square?
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Dec 30, 2009 -
24 answers
My mom has a long commute, so I'm thinking it would be great to get her an mp3 player for the car. I will be setting it up, but it should be easy for her to use. She is more used to VCR buttons than click wheels and cord-squeezing, so iPod-style interfaces are out.
Does anyone know of a reliable mp3 player or car adapter kit that will fit the bill? I'd like to go old school here.
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posted by lesli212
on Dec 6, 2009 -
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I need a heartfelt gift for my mom and her soon to be (2nd) husband. She is my best friend and she met the man of her dreams, I want them both to know how excited I am for them.
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posted by kgreerRN
on Sep 7, 2009 -
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My mom sent me an email today acknowledging for the very first time (that I am aware of) that she experiences symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. I would like to write the best response that I can to her, with some links or information about possible next steps. I don't want to screw this up, please help me help her!
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 30, 2009 -
8 answers
I need help coming up with a gift idea for a 40-50 year old woman that I don't know very well at all.
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posted by Phire
on Aug 24, 2009 -
23 answers
I need recommendations for a friendly, non-intimidating tattoo shop in Reno, NV. The kind of place you'd take your mother. Or, actually, the kind of place I could take *my* mother.
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posted by mudpuppie
on Aug 21, 2009 -
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VancouverFilter: My mom is coming to visit for 2 weeks and I need help planning a fun trip for her! More details inside.
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posted by Xianny
on Aug 14, 2009 -
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I'm looking for a fun, cheap, highly-visible way to welcome my mom when she arrives at the airport and make her first night and day at my new place relaxed and comfortable.
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posted by mdonley
on Jul 30, 2009 -
12 answers
What's the best way for a non-computer oriented person to tap into the blogosphere support network for help with her ADHD child?
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posted by jacquilynne
on Jul 26, 2009 -
4 answers
Any married Moms out there took a job in another city or state because you need a job and there was nothing available in your profession locally? I am assuming that you come home on weekends. What are the ages of your kids? How does family life work? How is it working out financially--renting a house/apartment, paying for two households--is it worth it? How does the hubby deal with it?
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posted by sandra194
on Jun 25, 2009 -
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I'm 26, she's 28 with 3 kids. I need some advice about dating a single mom.
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posted by Kupo?
on May 14, 2009 -
22 answers
I have an amazing, incredible mother. Really, she's awesome. This will be the first mother's day that I have the fiscal resources to show her, rather than just tell her, how much I love her. I'll be getting her flowers, that much is sure. In addition to that, I'd like to do something meaningful. My (boring) idea was make a donation to a cause in her honor. But you have more creative, but still meaningful ideas, right? :)
posted by charmston
on May 2, 2009 -
26 answers
Where should I take my mom and sister for a week of family bonding and exploring?
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posted by brynna
on Mar 5, 2009 -
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I was a dolt and missed the deadline to ship my Mom's
potential Christmas gift to my parent's house before I left town. So now I'm left with one weekend in NYC to find her something pretty for the home that's also small enough to fit in a carry-on suitcase. I need recommendations for classy, inexpensive stores in NYC that carry unique and/or handmade bowls, candle holders, tableware, etc for under $80.
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posted by Viola
on Dec 18, 2008 -
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I'm looking for a webcam setup for my technophobic mom who lives half a country away from me. She will be using it primarily to see and communicate with her grandchildren. Strangely for a technophobe, she works from home so she has reliable internet access but she is uncomfortable with complex installations and configurations.
I'm looking for make/model webcam recommendations and also any hints on other accessories she might need.
posted by answergrape
on Dec 1, 2008 -
7 answers
My sister and I want to do a gift-free Christmas. What rules should we set? And how do we break the news to our mom? She's big on bargain hunting and spoiling us, so we're sure she's not going to take this well.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 25, 2008 -
16 answers
Please direct me towards some respectable, wholesome looking websites about medical marijuana usage, especially if they're intended for older folks and/or the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program.
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posted by redsparkler
on Oct 23, 2008 -
6 answers
Mom's birthday filter: Mom is suddenly all about beading and gems and rocks. Any ideas for a cool, "every-rock-necklace-making-beading-enthusiast-should-have-this-___" present?
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posted by metajc
on Sep 21, 2008 -
18 answers
Caretaker (mom) almost completely neglects her personal health and life goals to help chronically ill but stable (dad). Her health is now declining. How do I help her understand that she needs to take better care of herself?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 24, 2007 -
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My mom and my husband have become bitter enemies. Is there anything I can do to make it better? If so, what?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 17, 2007 -
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My husband and I are expecting our first child - we are older, fairly introverted, no extended family nearby, and most of our friends either have older, not-very-dependent children, or are childfree. We don't belong to a church or synagogue (and won't be joining one) and our neighborhood is secluded and full of older folks who we don't really interact with much. I have a very real fear that I will be isolated once I have this child and stay at home with it - a friend of mine said "don't expect to find a fun time at Gymboree - those mothers are bitches!" So there goes that. Has anyone else overcome their introvert tendencies once they reproduce? If at all possible, I want my baby to get out in the world more than I usually do. I'm intimidated by the hot young moms I see with their babies in slings around town - I don't think I would have much in common with them.
posted by anonymous
on Aug 2, 2007 -
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My mum loves interior design. She also loves puzzles but finds black belt Sudoku too easy. She's inheriting a laptop. What sort of programs and games can I load on this laptop for her?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 5, 2007 -
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Any advice for a single mother venting? She's a good mom, I've seen her and her kids. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only friend who understands.
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posted by packphour
on Mar 8, 2007 -
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[MomFilter] Looking for first-hand suggestions for a good digital camera to accompany my mom on an upcoming trip.
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posted by blueberry
on Mar 5, 2007 -
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A female aquaintance of mine who is in the national guard expressed how she might soon be called to duty in Iraq/Afghanistan, however she isn't exactly willing. She claims that she will be exempt from active duty because she is a single mother (recently divorced). I wonder how accurate she is considering that she doesn't really raise any of her children full time. What do you think?
posted by protocool
on Nov 16, 2006 -
10 answers
I want to get a great Seattle-themed gift for my mom's 80th birthday.
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posted by noahv
on Aug 9, 2006 -
9 answers
My mom loved
The Secret Life of Bees and
The Year of Magical Thinking. She couldn't get through much of
The Time Traveler's Wife. What else might she like?
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posted by barnone
on May 5, 2006 -
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