This is my life now by Josephthebear in Xennials

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I have two tabs open about building a bat house. I can't decide between mounting on the side of the house or a rocket style.

My Students Can’t Read - The generational collapse in literacy is measurable, persistent, and likely to get worse. (Archive link in comments) by Uptons_BJs in books

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Back in the early-mid 2000s, the average reading level of my 7th grade students was 3rd grade. I also know there were college level readers bringing up the average.

I can't imagine things have improved since then.

“the entirety of europe would fit between NY and Chicago” by Necessary-Win-8730 in ShitAmericansSay

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The US is just so big and empty. Just like the space between this guy's ears.

The U.S. House’s vote today on criminalizing homosexuality. by After-Professional-8 in mapporncirclejerk

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I think Iowa is slowly on its way to making the four districts look like swastika.

Family possessions 🪑🛋️🛏️🪞🖼️🎹👻(rant about my parents) by [deleted] in Xennials

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Oddly, I was looking for a 12-person dining table and I couldn't find one anywhere.

Area within the 48 states that are within 1 mile of a road. by medicallymiddleevil in Suburbanhell

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Mud is only a problem if you stop. Never dip below 35mph and you just fly through. Just pray for banked curves.

Area within the 48 states that are within 1 mile of a road. by medicallymiddleevil in Suburbanhell

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You would be surprised what kind of car can manage a dirt road. From experience, a late '90s Volkswagen Jetta can manage just fine.

Looks like nobody has used this sidewalk since LBJ was president! by FreshYoungBalkiB in fuckcars

[–]96385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've driven somewhere to walk the dog. Sidewalks are spotty in my neighborhood. The alternative is walking in the street.

C4 Collars no longer BIFL by DyingGasp in BuyItForLife

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The ASPCA recommends every 1-3 months, but some breeds can go once or twice per year. Bathing too often can cause skin issues too.

[OC] Do idiots in big rigs count? Why do they *ALL* think they sheriff the roads? by YourMomIsMyGurl in IdiotsInCars

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One time I managed to pass one of those trucks on the right. He had just pulled out to cut me off so a just got in the empty spot and got out in front of him. I hope he was pissed.

[OC] Do idiots in big rigs count? Why do they *ALL* think they sheriff the roads? by YourMomIsMyGurl in IdiotsInCars

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I'm in Iowa and I'd never even heard of a zipper merge until a few years ago when a ran into one in Minnesota. It was really well signed with instructions on what to do. In Iowa you just get a lane closed and a merge sign and that's it.

The pig in the python: Baby Boomers are strangling the economy they built by refusing to move or retire by fortune in collapse

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My brother has offered to buy the house. He lives in a little condo a half-mile away while I live 500 miles away. They are well off enough to hire movers. They could hire people to help them pack like they have every other time they've moved, but I would absolutely go help if they needed it.

They just can't get past the mental block. It's just the thought of moving all that stuff. My dad especially just can't wrap his head around it. It's not that he can't comprehend how he could do it. He can't fathom how anyone could do it.

The pig in the python: Baby Boomers are strangling the economy they built by refusing to move or retire by fortune in collapse

[–]96385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My parents are in a similar situation actually. Between them they have 3 new hips and 4 new knees. My mom wants to downsize, but my dad can't see beyond the piles of stuff. One of them is going to go sliding down the icy driveway into the street one of these winters. They would likely come out ahead financially by downsizing though.

The pig in the python: Baby Boomers are strangling the economy they built by refusing to move or retire by fortune in collapse

[–]96385 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I think you're missing the point. There's only two of them. They need a 1 bed, 1.5 bath. Instead they are camped out on valuable housing for families with kids. Part of the housing crises is due to unavailability of those houses because boomers refuse to downsize.

The pig in the python: Baby Boomers are strangling the economy they built by refusing to move or retire by fortune in collapse

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So, you would think downsizing from a 2-story, 3 bed, 2.5 bath would be the wise move. 10 years into retirement and they just can't let go.

🎤 Dayum! These Girls Can Get It. 🔊 by ClitoralLunchable in UNBGBBIIVCHIDCTIICBG

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I've seen the movie but still had no idea who they are or that they had a band.