My son is a mechanic so it’s often chilly at work. He uses those rechargeable hand warmers in his shirt pockets.

Question for people who live in colder climates - why is it always so hot indoors? When I’ve been in new York, Chicago, Milwaukee, etc. in the winter it’s miserable inside. It’s 12 degrees outside and you step into a restaurant or shop where it feels like it’s 80 degrees. You’re immediately sweating because you have a jacket, gloves, etc. and you have to find someplace to put them.

Was good. I was working in a new field, learning good stuff, and beginning to get my finances cleaned up after 2 years in school.

Know anything about squid? I was wondering if they ever got a diagnosis.

So the good jam and flavored dates will be twice as expensive. Great …

Stock up now. There are places you can buy it by saying you may need it in the future. I think the expiration date is usually 4 years out.

We did wills and trusts for our moms before they passed (i fucked up my mom’s trust and had to probate) but we haven’t done our own yet. That’s our January plan.

One stops by frequently and calls or texts daily (I’m home, Love you guys, cat photos, …). The other hasn’t spoken to us since July. This made me realize that we need to choose an executor that’s outside the family.

I initially felt that way. Then I read that others were allowed to provide a written testimony and they were asking to do the same. Were they ordered to appear in person so Fox could show the video of them over and over? Probably.

I’m sorry.

TIL.

Thanks for sharing. Super interesting.

A topic comes up and I remember that I have a bookmark about that topic and that’s usually the only way I get back to it.

Occasionally I block off time, like 15 minutes, where I scroll through and delete the ones that I no longer care about. Kind of the same thing I do with emails and photos.

The response is the win. It means they’ve been heard/seen. Think of it like catcalls. They just want a reaction.

I think the single downvotes that pop up on most posts is a bot or something. I’ve seen people complain about it. No worries. Or maybe it’s a troll. 🤷

Every response is like winning at a video game. They get a little brain rush that encourages them to do it more to get more/bigger responses.

Dopamine

Paper products, freezer things, and snacks mostly come from Costco about once per month or when needed.

Milk, eggs, yogurt, veggies and things that get used regularly are bought weekly.

Things that are best fresh, like salad stuff, and items needed for recipes are more frequent.

I’m sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to lose our furry family members.

Upvote = thanks for sharing, but god that was hard to click.

I bookmark them and close them so at least they’re out of sight.

I love what i do and the kids and people that i work with. Administration is incompetent and has become more and more micromanaging because they don’t understand that they’re the problem. I’ve been out since October, going back in Feb, will probably quit in may at the end of the school year and do something different.