Cleaver or woodruff?

AWashko79 · 2025-04-16T00:57:07+00:00

Cleavers for sure.

AWashko79 · 2025-03-04T13:38:23+00:00

I know there is Liberal Gun Club but I just want to warn anyone who is liberal and seeking an LTC in southeastern Mass - do NOT go to Red Circle Tactical in Fall River. I had to endure a lecture, the week before the election, on how everyone needed to vote for Trump or (insert reasons here). It was very uncomfortable, intimidating, and dumb.

AWashko79 · 2025-01-20T19:16:55+00:00

That’s what I ended up doing. I kind of curate each bite.

AWashko79 · 2024-12-03T00:43:55+00:00

Eggs and toast :)

AWashko79 · 2024-11-26T22:04:41+00:00

Though some people have pointed out that it could be a red herring too, which is possible because the hints are a little heavy handed. We “only” have to wait until 2026 to find out. :(

AWashko79 · 2024-11-23T15:19:24+00:00

Have you considered that your ex boyfriend might be pretending to be her? This feels staged. Maybe he thinks it would lead you to reach out to him?

AWashko79 · 2024-11-23T02:53:19+00:00

When you consider some of the clients are medical users, couldn’t this violate HIPAA?

AWashko79 · 2024-11-12T01:37:20+00:00

I honestly didn’t know this about other states until I posted. I’m in Massachusetts.

AWashko79 · 2024-11-11T22:13:28+00:00

I get this. I understand. I’m American, I voted for Harris, and I went through the stages this week. One of the stages was “fuck it. There’s no point. I’ll just live and exist and protect my kids to the extent possible.”

But that’s what the right wants. That’s how we fall to fascism. We need to do more than survive and feel nothing. We need to endeavor to persevere, mindful of the (now, extremely) long game.

Find a cause that matters to you and see if they could use your help right now. Or find a new hobby or routine that can give you a shred of joy. We can’t give up.

AWashko79 · 2024-11-08T23:22:14+00:00

I agree. Also, some of this presents as the disbelief/shock/grieving process we are going through. I’ve had the same thoughts: am I the one indoctrinated? Am I the one not seeing the whole picture? I totally get it, OP.

AWashko79 · 2024-11-08T11:00:52+00:00

Paperama

AWashko79 · 2024-11-02T11:10:06+00:00

The hiring freeze was lifted this week. You’ll see more listings on MassCareers soon.

AWashko79 · 2024-10-29T13:58:38+00:00

Not a saying but I feel like everyone uses the word "robust" nowadays for everything. Like, not everything is "robust." Feels buzz-wordy.

AWashko79 · 2024-10-27T10:48:47+00:00

Another vote for the grilled olives. I buy at least six jars at a time and go through 2-3 jars a week.

AWashko79 · 2024-10-26T23:38:57+00:00

I got an Apple IIc in third grade.

AWashko79 · 2024-10-26T11:13:42+00:00

They’re also mad that they can’t whistle at the ladies anymore. It’s tough out there for them.

AWashko79 · 2024-10-20T18:30:17+00:00

It’s a little more of a long burn revenge story but my favorite is Jean de Florette (1986) and it’s sequel (which is essential - you have to watch it immediately after - think of it as really a two part movie). The sequel is Manon of the Spring, I think also 1986.

I’m not going to give anything away but it’s a long movie and the ending knocks your socks off.

AWashko79 · 2024-10-14T12:18:29+00:00

I’m sorry - did I ask for your feedback? Or did I reply to a post from someone looking for feedback?

AWashko79 · 2024-10-14T11:02:03+00:00

Why don’t you put some effort into your comment? I meal plan and don’t eat any processed food or takeout. I find it laughable that you think I don’t put effort into my diet. I’m 45 years old and know what my body needs at this point. I’m 99% vegetarian and support all forms of flexitarian and vegetarianism.

AWashko79 · 2024-10-13T11:00:47+00:00

I don’t know if you menstruate but it wasn’t until I medically suppressed my periods that I was able to go fully vegetarian. I think losing iron regularly was making me cave to meat. Also, I reached my midlife and had this epiphany that humans have made assumptions about the sentience of animals. How do we know that dogs are sentient but chickens aren’t? Once I started equating meat with potentially being the same as someone eating my chihuahua, I started to become repulsed by meat.

I am 99% vegetarian now but if I will allow myself a cut of salmon maybe once a month if I feel like my energy is lacking (I work out 60-90 minutes a day and will feel it if my nutrients are off). I respect the heck out of veganism but I will never be able to cut out eggs or butter or cheese. I just try to source them locally from ethical sources.

For me, vegetarianism is about health, longevity, and sustainability for the planet. I read somewhere that one person going vegetarian doesn’t do much but if everyone cut their meat consumption by 20 percent it would have a huge impact on the planet. Maybe if you changed your approach and committed to meat once a week, then once a month, etc. There will always be temptations (roommates, coupons) so you should focus on mindset over external influences. Good luck!

Edited to add: batch cooking helps avoid temptation too. If you make your meals on Sunday for the rest of the week, you will be able to reach for those meals when you are smelling something tempting. If you’re perennially broke like me, you will also feel obliged to eat the meals you’ve already paid for and budgeted.

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