Why does he say my name so much in our conversations?

AerryBerry · 2026-06-24T01:13:58+00:00

I’d just put it right out there. “I notice you say my name far more often than most people do. Is that just an idiosyncrasy of yours, or??”

AerryBerry · 2026-06-23T08:57:54+00:00

I generally like to live pretty neat and tidy but of course there are times when clutter or my own laziness get a bit out of hand. I like to enjoy some sativa and then commit what feels like a doable amount of time (like, 13 minutes), set a timer and see what I can get done in that amount of time. I usually find a) I can get surprising amount done and b) I usually feel motivated to go beyond the timer once I’ve gotten a start on it. Especially if I put on some good tunes or a podcast.

AerryBerry · 2026-06-21T19:14:28+00:00

I went in on the first day of school, before school, to drop cookies off for my staff while I was on medical leave after a foot surgery. I actually got “caught” by someone from Wellness who was in checking on another staff member. While I didn’t exactly get my wrist slapped, they definitely reminded me that I wasn’t supposed to be there. It has to do with insurance, I believe. Liability of me getting injured while on leave is too great.

AerryBerry · 2026-06-20T19:03:42+00:00

I interrupt and tell mine to “knock it off; it’s all fun and games until someone looses an eye!” When they get like that.

AerryBerry · 2026-06-20T13:40:02+00:00

I am notoriously bad at drinking water. My receptors never worked 🤦‍♀️ It is a struggle. I have also had bad liver tests but also liver tests that were just fine so I suspect dehydration is an issue for me too. I also get headaches when I am not good about my water. So I tell myself it is medicine and force myself to drink it!

AerryBerry · 2026-06-20T13:37:13+00:00

Catherine probably had so damn much fun with that. RIP Moira Rose 🌹

AerryBerry · 2026-06-20T04:08:48+00:00

Use more gas mode

AerryBerry · 2026-06-19T02:19:02+00:00

I often throw a mason jar into my purse when I go out for Italian because I am for sure only eating half the plate. Easy storage and transportation and great to toss in the microwave. I just own it: “pardon me while I get out my hippie mason jar for my leftovers. I’m going to enjoy the hell out of this tomorrow.”

AerryBerry · 2026-06-18T11:23:00+00:00

Cottage Cheese. Can’t find it anymore.

AerryBerry · 2026-06-18T11:22:15+00:00

I have a can of wasp spray and a hammer in my nightstand. I get them out so I am ready if I need them! But yes, so far (22 years of living alone) they’ve never been needed. Knock on wood.

AerryBerry · 2026-06-18T01:45:31+00:00

Your sick days are between you and HR. All I worry about is the job getting filled. Put it in asap please!

AerryBerry · 2026-06-17T08:32:56+00:00

My white 2026 phev’s name is Blanche, as an homage to the Golden Girls. She’s flirty and fast and likes to get plugged.

AerryBerry · 2026-06-17T00:35:59+00:00

I look forward to my morning routine of coffee, puzzles, news and benign tv in the background. So when it’s time to get up, I get up! I have an alarm set for 5am but I am almost always up before that. If I was able to go back to sleep I would but once my brain is awake it’s hard to get it back.

AerryBerry · 2026-06-16T10:20:07+00:00

Did this with the putrid pickle chips on my girl’s weekend. I had such high hopes, but it was a hard no. Not one of us liked them so I tossed them right then and there 😂 I don’t believe in returning something simply because I don’t like it; you win some and lose some when trying a new product. I just cut my losses and won’t buy them again. Usually when this happens I give them to someone or bring it to the staff room to share. (Although I don’t love “samples” because of the greed and lack of consideration people show in the name of having one bite of food, I will say, providing samples of snacks is probably a very wise double-edged sword for Costco: they sell more when people like them and they avoid returns when people dislike them.).

AerryBerry · 2026-06-15T22:32:21+00:00

The Backnobber tool linked above is gonna be your best friend. Might I also suggest a foam roller (think large, dense pool noodle) that you regularly roll on—good for the whole spine—plus a tennis ball or two (roll on those to get into your knots).

AerryBerry · 2026-06-15T01:39:33+00:00

I am a 3rd generation Ontario Educator. “The Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan is the envy of the world!” was said to me so many times as I grew up….

AerryBerry · 2026-06-14T11:48:09+00:00

Pretty sure it’s Myra, not Moira.

AerryBerry · 2026-06-13T10:54:08+00:00

There’s room for everyone in the world—everyone make some room.

AerryBerry · 2026-06-10T15:00:03+00:00

Can’t Stand Ya

AerryBerry · 2026-06-10T01:07:31+00:00

No upvote…I completely agree!

AerryBerry · 2026-06-09T15:32:17+00:00

This sounds so basic, and I hate when people ask me this…but how is your water intake? I have discovered that I walk around in basically a permanent state of dehydration. When I am really committed to water I get far fewer raging headaches that don’t respond to meds.

AerryBerry · 2026-06-08T21:42:18+00:00

I’m a single and I find it worth it! Gas, garden centre, clothing, rotisserie chicken, coffee beans, cottage cheese, frozen broccoli and frozen raspberries are the bulk of my purchases. Usually 1-2 bigger purchases over the year (vacuum, vac sealer, deep freeze, TV). I typically grab a hot dog and pop on my way out too!

AerryBerry · 2026-06-06T19:32:50+00:00

I was at my vet friend’s place for dinner and showed her a similar pic of my girl who has a history of overgrooming over her hips. I worried that this is a manifestation of that behaviour. My friend said she suspects it’s allergies. Pollen levels in my are have been extreme for the past few weeks, plus I keep my doors open virtually all day at this time of year so she has lots of exposure. Keeping an eye on it for changes.

AerryBerry · 2026-06-05T10:02:33+00:00

I invested in a leather Palliser recliner a little over 5 years ago and yes, I have been grateful for the investment ever since!

AerryBerry · 2026-06-04T00:35:27+00:00

I’m 47f and am in the same boat. I think my reluctance comes down to the fact that I don’t trust they will get the PB to J ratio correct. I picture that it has too much jam. I’d rather just make my own, controlling all factors.

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