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If they are able to, can you explain how this is done?

I have a friend whocancelled five of our plans. She apologized each time and I never thought anything of it. In June she invited my children to her son's party; our kids don't really know each other. A few days before I told her that we would not be able to come; we were busy at the end of the school year. She told me that it was f----d up. So feeling guilty I went anyway, but left really early.

Anyway, we made plans to go out as couples a few weekends ago. She kept calling me to cancel, then calling back to say she could make it. This went back and forth several times until she finally confirmed. I told her it was really important to me to go out that night because my daughter was going away and I needed some distraction.

At 11am on Saturday her husband cancelled. She called me later to apologize. I said I understand but when I came home later, I realized that I was hurt by this behavior. I emailed her that I was disappointed in her. Not a word from her. Wrong or right?

My elementary school child is being punished for behavior that is started by "groupings" of classmates who are insecure and "sensitive." When she stands up for herself she is chided by her teachers for speaking out. When her teacher spoke to, she reasoned that since my daughter is a confident child, she is able to tolerate being punished. I replied that she is confident today but she will lose her confidence due to the constant behavior of her classmates. Is there a term for this type of emotional beating?

He's a soft coated wheaton terrier.

I am looking for some interesting topics for guests to talk about during a dinner party. Any good questions out there?

I am moving near the San Francisco area and am looking for some of the best school districts. Can you help me find the best town/district. This is very important to the family and children.