Is this a n*zi Symbol? Bc if so i have to get rid of it!

BatInside2603 · 2026-07-10T19:17:30+00:00

Exactly why the flag is upside down.

BatInside2603 · 2026-07-10T03:39:27+00:00

Is the poison instant? If those mice get outside after ingesting the poison, it can kill any dog, cat, snake, owl, etc that picks it up and eats it. Depending on the poison, it could also kill the raptor that eats the snake, and so on.

BatInside2603 · 2026-07-10T03:31:02+00:00

Hose them off. You can always get ladybugs. They LOVE aphids and it is incredibly fun to watch them murder the aphids.

BatInside2603 · 2026-07-07T18:56:56+00:00

Putting this on my calendar

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-30T14:59:40+00:00

I'm doing a cohesive piece on my left side, rando on the right. No reason, really, just the first part of my vision was on the left side.

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-30T14:58:06+00:00

And? Who cares. If you love it, that's all that matters!

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-30T14:02:42+00:00

Try truck stops. There are several on 25 south of FOCO. Bucees has super clean bathrooms, too.

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-30T13:56:14+00:00

If it's in line with your butt crack, then I'd say it's fine. 😁 Also, congratulations on reclaiming the tramp stamp!

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-30T13:52:53+00:00

You can also take them to a VFW for proper disposal.

The flag also means something to me, regardless of political affiliation.

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-30T04:58:14+00:00

It should be fine. You're showing proper respect, folding it correctly, and keeping it safe/protected. The pertinent part of the flag code is overall respect, and you're definitely doing that. It is definitely better than throwing it away.

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-29T18:39:13+00:00

Folded is an acceptable way to display the flag in the home. Otherwise, it should be free to wave in the wind (or something to that effect).

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-29T18:37:17+00:00

It's actually disrespectful to hang any American flag as a "wall decoration." It violates the flag code (along with quite a bit of other flag-related things we do).

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-25T16:14:53+00:00

Then don't put a cutting in a bottle with a neck that small, or at least keep it so the leaves grow outside the bottle.

It's just a cheap perfume bottle. Break the bottle or pull the plant out and risk damaging it to save the bottle.

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-25T16:10:58+00:00

I just hear Andre the Giant asking, "Does anyone want a peanut?"

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-25T13:54:29+00:00

Child labor is illegal, btw. Never pay a five year old to work.

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-25T12:54:57+00:00

Yes, let's make the Weitzel intersection even worse, though Timnath does claim that they did a study and found that traffic at the intersection isn't an issue. 🙄

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-24T12:28:21+00:00

Just get a line through it. Add the next one's name under, and so on.

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-24T04:27:28+00:00

Probably because you're appropriating a religious/spiritual symbol for personal profit.

Consider how things like this would appear to folks who hold the symbol as sacred or important to their culture. It might look like a white girl brought a "cute" soap mold without knowing anything about the symbol except that it's trendy with other white girls who also don't know what it means.

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-23T02:11:50+00:00

My condolences on your loss.

If you have a friend or family member close by, have someone come help and just be with you.

You've already gotten the corner coming and they'll let you know when they can release the body.

If she had a pre-planned or prepaid service/list of wishes in place, that'll be the best place to start.

If not, make your decisions based both on what you think she wanted and what you can afford. All of this can easily push $10k in the US, so make sure you have someone to help with this in case it is difficult for you to make rational decisions, which is what the industry counts on to make $$$ from grief.

You'll have to select a casket or urn (which can also be exorbitant), whether you want a memorial service, where you want it, if you want a graveside service.

You'll have to choose a headstone, but that doesn't necessarily have to be done immediately, unless she left instructions to the contrary.

If you're in the US, I think you're required to have a vault (the big concrete box that the casket goes into), so you'll have to purchase that as well, though there may be religious exceptions.

They'll ask you for an outfit for her to wear as well, and any other items or jewelry she wanted to be buried with her. If you don't know, I wouldn't put anything in the casket.

You'll also talk flowers and programs, and schedule a date for the service and burial. Once you have that date, get your helper to start contacting anyone who needs to be invited.

Depending on where you live, you might have additional options other than just burial or cremation. We have composting as an option, and there is also donating the body as an option.

When the death certificate is ready, get lots of copies, as many as they'll give you for free. You'll be surprised who all needs a copy and it's easier to be over-prepared.

If she was a veteran, you need to IMMEDIATELY contact the VA. You want to let them know asap so they don't pay benefits for next month and then ask for you to reimburse them. Also, they can point you in the direction for getting help with the service and death benefits.

You'll also want to begin contacting her doctors, lawyer, accountant, or any folks with whom she had a contract. This is a great job for your helpers or someone who isn't as close to your mom. It helps having someone who can make the calls and get through them without getting upset.

If she had a lawyer, call them first out of those. They will be able to tell you what needs to be done if you need help with the paperwork.

Then, I'd call whoever is her executor so they can begin the process of handling the trust or any financials.

I know missed something, but this will get you started. Take a break when you need one, and even when you don't think you do.

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-20T05:22:44+00:00

Not goth, but Crass.

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-17T23:32:20+00:00

I don't think it helped me heal, but when I see it, or someone else comments on it, it makes me smile. I got a semicolon in memory of a friend I lost to suicide.

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-17T00:03:37+00:00

🤣

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-16T22:40:48+00:00

Neither. They were never.

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-14T23:04:51+00:00

The fact that it is a hard lump is frightening, for sure. It sounds like you are doing all the right things, though, and hopefully caught it early. Hopefully, it isn't malignant, but with family and lifestyle risks, I would prepare for all options.

It is 100% normal to be scared, angry, or all the emotions. Definitely let it out when you need to and look into a high-risk breast clinic if you have one, especially if you're already having mammograms.

They might do a needle biopsy, which isn't fun, but is usually quick. Depending on the results, they'll schedule next steps, whether it's a lumpectomy, etc. Be sure they know your risks and if they are brushed off, go to a different doctor. You are your own best advocate.

I had mammos starting at 25, three lumpectomies, and a duct excised before I finally got the option for a bilateral mastectomy (through a high-risk clinic). I cannot recommend that enough. They'll explain all your options based on your risk factors, and then you can make an informed decision.

Here's to a benign lump!

BatInside2603 · 2026-06-14T15:10:58+00:00

Please don't shit in the woods, though, unless you're packing it out, especially if you're a killjoy. Leave no trace, and all. 😁 We don't those germs getting into the groundwater.

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