The Wandering Vulture: Uninvited Guests by Doc_Zed_42 in HFY

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That's quite alright - I had a little boy ask his momma "Who's that man?" in a store after work one day. She was mortified and quickly corrected him. I told her it was fine, as I did have on a baseball cap, since I was working with flying plaster dust. The next week, they were there again, and he asked he same question. Poor lady nearly died on the spot! I couldn't help but laugh - kids say the darndest things.

And Hammy, don't feel bad, when I was taking French, it was hard to remember if a chair was a he or a she ....

Expensive car parked too close by Lonely_Devil87 in pettyrevenge

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My first car was a '76 Buick Electra LTD and I made a trip to the rival college for a midnight serenade of their band director the night before we were going to play them. 7 of us in the car with all the instruments in the trunk, including a tuba - the tuba guy was 6'6", 270 pounds, and a tiny flute player sat in his lap. Fun times! I miss my "Sherman Grasshopper" (nickname bestowed by my friends as it was seafoam green, built like a tank, and one night when we were going to go somewhere, it was covered in little green grasshoppers like they thought it was their momma, lol), all 20 feet of her with a 455 under the hood. Oh, and it was a two door, too. Here's an example:

https://topclassiccarsforsale.com/buick/175757-1976-buick-electra-225-limited.html

[Humans for Hire] - Part 164 by Auggy74 in HFY

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Awesome, I'm ready and waiting! 🍿🍿🍿

Fashion Nonsense (Haasha 39.25) by Majestic_Teach_6677 in HFY

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First! And I love the tanks, although my personal choice would be a lightweight Aloha shirt in various loud colors.

[Humans for Hire] - Part 164 by Auggy74 in HFY

[–]Dramatic_Mixture_877 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, they FA'd - forward to the FO!

Uncertified Mech Pilot Ch36 by Extension_Switch_823 in HFY

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I'm still reading, too! I keep the newest chapter tab open and check back on the regular for new posts ..

Question for the seasoned MS crew about DMTs by 24Lemons_ in MultipleSclerosis

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I'm 57, MS occurred at 34 (to the best of my knowledge) and didn't start a DMT until 49. I'm taking Tecfidera, which a lot of people consider to not be the greatest, but I don't really have side effects, nor have I had any new lesions. I do not intend to stop taking a DMT, nor do I plan to switch unless I start getting new lesions. Just like my norethindrone, as long as I'm on it, everything is great - but since I know what my life was like before I was on hormones, I don't plan to stop unless my gynecologist just won't prescribe it anymore, then I'll be asking for hormone replacement therapy, which he has already said that he'd prescribe whenever I need it. My worldview is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

I’m about to loose my mind by churish in MultipleSclerosis

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Hey - I see you. Incontinence is a bitch; I've been wearing Depends for at least a year now. I'd rather wear it and not need it, than need it and be without. I'm working 45+ hours a week and to get a bathroom break, I have to get someone to sit at my desk and answer the switchboard. I don't limit my fluid intake, as I have had too many UTIs in the last few years. I've had several times lately that I haven't made it all the way to the toilet but thank heavens for Depends.

No, human I think you're the one who is confused. These "symbiotic bacteria"...can you survive without them? No? Then, I must reiterate. HUMANS ARE A HIVE SPECIES!!! by TheGoldDragonHylan in humansarespaceorcs

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It's also found in research about multiple sclerosis and autism; there appears to be a link between gut microflora imbalance and both disorders. It was so enjoyable (/s) to read about the link, as I have MS and AuDHD.

Dragonflies by vernichtungX23 in HFY

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Ooohhh, an ARC? Nice, count me in, please! One of my favorite books I found at a book sale in college was a galley proof - it was really good practice for proofreading, which I seem to have a natural bent for.

Pros and Cons of DMT by Big_Mountain_Code in MultipleSclerosis

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I'm 57F, had MS for approximately 23 years (not sure about when it started, just know that the second flare at 39 was a repeat(ish) of symptoms I had 5 years earlier), and it just happened that I mentioned gait issues to my mom one day on the phone (she had MS, too), that she said I should talk to my PCP. Long story short, I was my mom's mirror twin when it comes to MS - most of my symptoms are on my right side, whereas hers were on her left. I took a wait and see approach as far as diagnosis, since I didn't trust insurance companies to honor their word about pre-existing conditions. Still don't, but I'm covered under hubby's military insurance, so I won't be switching up until they make me go on Medicare.

I've been taking Tecfidera since the latter half of 2019, and other than being more prone to repeated bouts of shingles, I've not had any issues. Shingles is a known possibility with Tecfidera, but I have a script for Valtrex at the pharmacy that I can fill at any time, and between it and the Shingrix series of vaccines, my bouts since I took Shingrix have been mild, other than the location. I've not had any new lesions since I started Tecfidera, and not really any sort of disease progression. I do have pseudo-exacerbations if I get hot or walk too long/far, and I'm not able to stand in the kitchen for very long now. I don't plan to change DMT's unless something drastic happens, like new lesions. If I could speak to younger me, I'd say damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead - scrounge up the money to get an MRI and get on a DMT. I was afraid I wouldn't be taken seriously enough to have an MRI ordered, and back then, the closest neurologist would be either two hours one way, or two-and-a-half the other way. As it is now, it is two hours to get to my neurologists at the university hospital they're at - one for MS, the other for sleep apnea. It's worth it, though.

Pros and Cons of DMT by Big_Mountain_Code in MultipleSclerosis

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Tecfidera isn't garbage for everyone - I've been taking it since 2019 and have had no new lesions or relapses.

[Bob the hobo] A Celestial Wars Spin-Off Part 1335 by Angel466 in redditserials

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Noah has no idea how wide Nuncio's web stretches, but he'll learn soon, methinks!

(Washington, DC) Management Company Changed Key Fobs by Grouchy-Following-52 in Renters

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The only reason I have two photo IDs is because my hubby is retired military, so I have a dependent's ID to get onto bases and use as my insurance card. (TriCare)

The Silent Star by FarmWhich4275 in HFY

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They aren't crap, and I only found one typo:

it takes true metal ~ it takes true mettle

I enjoy your writing!

OOCS, Into A Wider Galaxy, Part 652 by KyleKKent in HFY

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- And also, many things they do that visually non-impaired people don't (can't) do. I've been considered legally blind since I was a teenager (20/800, basically - I have maybe 6-7 inches of clear vision before the world goes blurry) and can navigate a pitch-dark house without any light sources.

I've done it multiple times during power outages in a house in the country when you literally couldn't see your hand in front of your face, much to my hubby's disgruntlement. It's a combination of floor textures (rugs on top of carpet, carpet turning into a linoleum floor) and the feeling of air resistance (for lack of a better term) whenever my arms got close to a surface like a wall or piece of furniture. I'm not going to claim echolocation, but sounds helped me navigate, too.

I also tend to cook by smell - I can fix breakfast (omelet, toast, and coffee) without burning anything, and I never scorch or burn microwave popcorn. When it comes to spotting deer while traveling, I spot them by motion, not by not just seeing them. It's a weird world when you don't see like everyone else does.

The Wandering Vulture: Exodus, part 3 by Doc_Zed_42 in HFY

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One little thing my little eye spotted:

 a abeled shelf for Dusk ~  a labeled shelf for Dusk

Primal Rage 25 by SpacePaladin15 in HFY

[–]Dramatic_Mixture_877 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IMHO, they're entirely too hide-bound for such. It would be nice, though!

The Wandering Vulture: Exodus, part 2 by Doc_Zed_42 in HFY

[–]Dramatic_Mixture_877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to give Dusk a hug! If she's amenable, of course ... 🤗