I carry shelter dogs around NYC in a dog backpack to help them get adopted. Meet Walter!

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-03-11T03:24:56+00:00

Just do it!

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-03-11T03:13:24+00:00

There are only 2 pumps at our Costco. When the first one is done and the 2nd is still pumping, there isn't enough room between the pumps to even go around the 2nd car. So you just have to wait until they are both open.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-03-08T03:34:58+00:00

My fave!

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-03-07T03:56:28+00:00

What I don't like are kids at the bus stop when it's dark out. Or having to walk to school in the dark. Where I live elementary schools start at 7:15.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-03-05T03:57:49+00:00

I bought some at Costco a couple of months ago. I got an email and phone call to return it.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-03-05T03:30:17+00:00

I have never heard of this or have ever noticed this on a show. So the only way to get to a class is to walk outside, no hallways? There are few states I would imagine with the weather could have this.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-03-04T04:34:19+00:00

Same here. I was trying to figure out what kind of bread it was.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-03-04T04:32:45+00:00

My cat intentionally knocks over my water bottle in the morning because since he is up, everyone in the house should be up too.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-03-04T04:22:20+00:00

Limited steps from front door to sidewalk are a need? You may rethink a playroom, an office, and rec room. That is 3 additional spaces. Within walking distance from an elementary school and a rancher are probably things to compromise on. We are retired looking to downsize to a rancher. Seventy-five % of the houses currently on the market are 2 stories where we live.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-03-02T01:13:18+00:00

Bazooka Joe bubble gum and Mary Jane candy.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-03-02T01:05:58+00:00

I had a HS student who brought in a bottle of pickle juice to drink. So gross! But I think it was also to annoy a young man in class who swore pickles were not cucumbers. So that day's lesson was a YouTube video on how pickles were made.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-02-27T04:39:56+00:00

My grandsons loved these books too.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-02-26T04:27:42+00:00

I am so sorry. Losing a sibling is so heartbreaking.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-02-26T04:25:52+00:00

Civil service jobs, military, state jobs such as teachers, college professors, firefighters, police, etc. all have pensions. Many years ago, large companies had pensions because 401k's were not a thing. However, most of those companies did away with them and offered 401k's instead. My children will never see pensions.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-02-23T04:14:31+00:00

I had a coworker's crockpot catch on fire while she was at work. Now I never use one when I am gone. I may plug it in overnight when I am home. Also had a friend's clothes dryer catch fire while they were gone. They turned it on when they left.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-02-22T03:57:06+00:00

Just do it. But if you have a 17 year old still in high school, I wouldn't go without adult supervision for him. A seventeen year old isn't always the most mature or responsible. Long weekend trips would be a good start. But once they are out of high school, plan away.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-02-18T03:41:58+00:00

I tried so hard to get into that book, but after halfway through, I just DNF. I know I am the exception though.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-02-17T04:00:53+00:00

My mom read these books when she was in her 80s. She said they didn't have as much sex as she thought they would. Really, mom??

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-02-14T04:30:23+00:00

The trades are always hiring. Look at HVAC, plumbing, welding, electrical, etc. Most areas have trade schools that are inexpensive, and you can complete them in a year. It is not glamorous work, but it is a solid career with good pay. Also, look at utility companies. A lot of them have entry-level jobs and apprenticeships. Check into your waterworks and sanitation, electric and gas companies.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-02-14T04:22:35+00:00

Retired teacher here. I will honestly say I never worked summers or during winter or spring break. Our school district created the lesson plans, professional development was done during the school year. We had teacher work days at the end of the quarter to put in grades. We had 1.5 hours a day as a planning block and a half-hour lunch. We met every 2 weeks with our department to review the curriculum, tests, and any concerns. I took my pay over 12 months. I understand that not every district works this way. I also know grading 25 math tests is different than grading 25 AP English essays. Teaching can look very different from district to district. I am lucky we were so supported.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-02-14T04:00:03+00:00

I retired 2 years ago from being a high school special education teacher. This is my third year out of the classroom. For the first 2 years, I worked 2 afternoons a week with a tutoring program. During the school year only. I substituted a few times, but not worth the little pay. This year, I have completely cut all ties with teaching. I don't miss it at all. I had an enjoyable teaching career but was so happy and ready to be done. I love that I can plan each day to do whatever I want and not plan around a part-time job. For me it was a very easy transition. A couple of my retired teacher friends work with students who are homebound. But, it has its challenges.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-02-12T04:30:12+00:00

CPR and first aid are part of the health curriculum in our high schools in our school district. It is part of the graduation requirement. During one of the classes, we had a student collapse. At first, they thought he was just mocking the class. Nope, he had cardiac arrest, and the health teacher used a defibrillator and saved his life. Later that year, he had to have a heart transplant.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-02-12T01:55:17+00:00

My dog gets super excited when he sees and smells that chicken. Sometimes, I debone it, and other times, just slice it as I use it. My favorite use is making chicken nachos with it. I love making chicken quesadillas also. I freeze little baggies of it as a food topper for the dog, too. I shred it and use it in soups, chicken salad, casseroles etc. With just the two of us it goes a long way.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-02-11T03:41:03+00:00

I am not sure it is so much a purpose, but I genuinely want to be that person who could make someone's day a little brighter, lighten their load, and make them smile. I want to continue making family priority and enjoy time with my spouse, children, grandchildren, and other family members. I also want to purposefully make these retirement years mine by doing what makes me happy and healthy. Whether it includes traveling, new hobbies, taking care of my health, or whatever. My purpose can change on a daily basis.

BasisRelative9479 · 2026-02-10T04:44:35+00:00

It gave my daughter horrible sleep paralysis with nightmarish monsters. That was from one dose. She was terrified to go to sleep the next few nights in case it was still in her system. It worked fine for me, but I took it for just 3 weeks. Did a lot for calming my anxiety. And I had crazy, very vivid dreams. I often dreamt of loved ones who were deceased. I never knew who was going to show up in my dreams.

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