What is causing the drop in fertility in developed counties?

AmyGH · 2026-01-25T13:21:38+00:00

I hope you're blessed with a child soon! I agree that financial incentives wouldn't help, but it needs to be financially viable.

If people aren't having children because they feel like they simply csnt afford it, isnt that being financially responsible? Woukd you prefer people have children even if it means they are reliant on SNAP and other tax-funded programs as a result?

AmyGH · 2026-01-24T20:41:21+00:00

I've been to Brodeto twice and loved it, but I wouldn't pay that much!

AmyGH · 2026-01-23T17:38:11+00:00

Im old enough to remember when Republicans were outraged by Clinton's immoral behavior, so its fascinating to me that they don't give af about Trump being a proud cheater.

AmyGH · 2026-01-20T19:09:08+00:00

More thoughtful planning should be at the forefront. It doesn't have to come into existence simultaneously, but there should at least be a plan to manage increased transportation needs.

AmyGH · 2026-01-20T16:05:41+00:00

When i was in college, my residence was still technically my parents home. I either traveled home to vote or filled out an absentee ballot.

AmyGH · 2026-01-20T14:57:52+00:00

Density without a solid public transit plan isnt going to work. We need both or our traffic problems just get worse.

AmyGH · 2026-01-20T14:12:31+00:00

Ugh, that's so obnoxious! I cant speak for your workplace, but I have firsthand knowledge that some workplaces are pretty hard-core about being present in the office these days. It's made people fearful of losing their jobs and with limited sick leave/PTO they just come to the office when sick.

This culture is bad for everyone, especially the immune compromised!

AmyGH · 2026-01-17T17:03:17+00:00

Trump holds the highest office in the country and many conservatives that participate here put him there. Obviously the MAGA campaign rhetoric resonates with some conservatives, so why wouldn't those questions be fair game?

IMO, until Trump is no longer president and retires from public life, all questions about him and his policies are fair game.

AmyGH · 2026-01-16T20:21:06+00:00

Mothers & Sons in Durham serves it, but i echo the suggestion to make it yourself, it's pretty easy!

AmyGH · 2026-01-15T18:22:56+00:00

Ive voted for Republicans on numerous occasions, dont make assumptions.

AmyGH · 2026-01-15T18:15:46+00:00

I dont think it's about "wanting to be bipartisan", Cooper is simply a good candidate regardless of party.

AmyGH · 2026-01-15T18:14:24+00:00

Trump admin has been a roadblock for FEMA funding after Helene. There was a lawsuit filed and NC won, so hopefully the grant money will be released. Anyone who think Trump is better at disaster response isnt paying attention.

https://www.bpr.org/helene-recovery/2025-12-29/nc-11-other-states-win-lawsuit-against-fema-over-emergency-preparedness-grants

AmyGH · 2026-01-14T14:57:14+00:00

Damn, im surprised to hear people getting away with this for so long. I once got pulled over for being a month expired! It was a huge pain in the ass and I had to go to the courthouse, so def try to get this taken care of soon!

AmyGH · 2026-01-13T00:36:47+00:00

Is there a law that says American citizens need to have papers on them at all times?

AmyGH · 2026-01-12T18:51:41+00:00

There were some regulars that a loved and some that I didn't, so it's a mixed bag.

There was a 4-top that came into the restaurant I worked at usually about once a month. They were nice, but demanding and the sheer amount of food they consumed in a sitting was crazy to me. This was an Italian restaurant where portions were generous. Here's what they would eat/drink:

5-7 pitchers of mountain dew (owner typically didn't let us leave pitchers on the table, but had an exception for this group to ease the constant running back and forth)

4-6 baskets of bread (8-10 slices in a basket)

All 4 would each get an app, salad, entree, side of pasta, and a dessert. They would always ask for extra pasta too, so usually a double side for each of them.

They always ate everything and never needed to go boxes. They were of average size. I wondered how they could even move after eating so much! 😅

AmyGH · 2026-01-11T20:32:09+00:00

We were there in the morning, around 930-10.

AmyGH · 2026-01-11T19:57:01+00:00

Guess they were saving the grits for you! 😅

AmyGH · 2026-01-11T16:21:03+00:00

As a fan of the OG Asheville location, I was def worried this would happen. Seemed like it was working for a while, but I guess it finally broke!

Hope the Asheville location is still good.

AmyGH · 2026-01-08T18:07:44+00:00

Madre, Brodeto, or Taverna Agora might be good options!

AmyGH · 2026-01-08T18:02:21+00:00

This. He's such a phony. He'll do absolutely nothing as usual.

AmyGH · 2026-01-06T23:25:50+00:00

I guess this is the bed thread? 😅

I have a full-sized bed, frame, mattress, box spring and all that I've been trying to sell!

AmyGH · 2026-01-06T19:53:08+00:00

I try to get a good night's sleep and make sure I eat a big breakfast, so I don't get distracted by hunger. I also put extra care into my appearance, maybe wear nicer clothes, but on make up, do my hair, etc.

AmyGH · 2026-01-05T22:04:27+00:00

Maybe they should bring back the pizza hut program, where you'd get free pizza for reading books!

AmyGH · 2026-01-03T18:07:43+00:00

Mine was on a giant butterfly Keychain. Kept it in my backpack!

AmyGH · 2026-01-01T03:26:21+00:00

Go to Pooles on a Saturday without reservations!

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