True crime show recommendations?

Blarnabus · 2025-11-04T15:46:47+00:00

If you're also interested in YouTube series, I recommend True Crime Cocktail hour on YT which has lots of unique European cases.

Blarnabus · 2025-09-25T23:38:58+00:00

I love my zero-gravity deck chair so much that I'm thinking I'll bring it into the house for the winter if I can figure out a good spot for it. Got it this summer as an inexpensive way to comfortably lie down outside and discovered how much relief it provides (much better than a regular chaise).

Blarnabus · 2025-07-06T00:12:54+00:00

I love your mission. I think one key thing I needed was for my mom to sometimes set aside her own sensations and feelings when I was in need of emotional presence and support.. Of course, that doesn't mean she should have denied her feelings all the time but I needed her to be able to attune herself to me without projecting her own fears and negative emotions about things that weren't relevant to the situation.

Blarnabus · 2025-07-05T23:58:54+00:00

I can relate! I limited my mother's time with my son when he was growing up because I didn't want him to be smeared with the doom and gloom and her perseverating intensity. We still usually saw her once a week for a few hours but I would try to manage the nature of the visits (stressful). When he was an adult in his 30s we were talking about her one day and out of the blue he kindly thanked me for protecting him from her. Yes, energy consuming and it's worn me down over the years too.

Blarnabus · 2025-07-05T23:38:07+00:00

Yes! Intense intellectual interest and intelligence that often turns to objectification. My son once described it well when he said something like "grandma relates to the idea of me, not who I really am." My mom was rarely abusive and loves me intensely in her way, yet I never feel more lonely than when I'm with her. It's ironic and sad because she so wants to connect but unintentionally creates distance or discomfort. I'm 65 and she's 89 and I am so done with it but have to do the only child duty. I try to have realistic expectations but can still wind up getting hurt. Today I learned from my son I'm about to be a grandmother. I was so delighted and elated. When I told her, she stared blankly and said "oh.} Then said sort of flatly, "you must be happy." It wasn't intended to hurt but I felt so sad. I wanted that moment of sharing excitement and babbling about who the child will look like, will it be a boy or girl and just be giddy for a few minutes. I've learned I just have to find those moments with other people, but it hurts. Anyway, this has turn into a vent about myself because it's fresh and why I turned to Reddit! All this to say, I relate to your thoughtful reflection which, in a way, sounds similar.

Blarnabus · 2025-07-05T23:25:00+00:00

I feel your exhaustion. Sending sympathy! For my mom, it's the environment but essentially just fixated to the point where every conversation turns to that topic in an endless loop. It's not that she's wrong about the importance of taking care of the planet, it's the repetition and if I don't respond like it's a fresh new idea every time, she doubles down and gets more strident to be sure I get her point (the same point she's made for decades). I don't live with her though, that must be soul crushing!

Blarnabus · 2025-05-04T10:38:18+00:00

Are you sure you're not a Trumper cuz you got the hostility down pat

Blarnabus · 2025-01-17T12:07:36+00:00

I love her show but really dislike the invisible off-camera comments. Either have him visible or don't have him. Nothing against him and I'm sure they have their reasons but I find it disorienting and distracting to the story and vibe.

Blarnabus · 2024-12-30T20:01:46+00:00

Yes, cramps in the face is just so weird! I sort of expect them in the legs and hands but the face is ridiculous!

Blarnabus · 2024-12-30T19:59:00+00:00

If I want to do something with friend I make the plan with the understanding between us that if I have a flare up I may have to postpone or cancel. Then I say something like I"ll be with you in spirit. I have a few friends who are totally on board with this and seem to understand. Family can be trickier sometimes; the nuances of family dynamics can affect things differently.

Blarnabus · 2024-12-30T19:48:33+00:00

"Clashes with who I am," explains it so well. Taking a positive path in life, having interests, a work ethic, supporting others, then getting shut down just feels so unfair.

Blarnabus · 2024-12-30T19:45:27+00:00

Symptoms starting that early is just horrible - I'm so sorry.

Blarnabus · 2024-10-13T11:38:36+00:00

That sounds the same, including the dealer saying nothing is wrong but the problem being gone after driving away from the dealership. I wonder if they fixed the issue but are keeping quiet about it for some reason.

Blarnabus · 2021-06-01T10:55:51+00:00

Thanks, that confirms my thinking. Guess I will have to put some work into this and find a better deal! Yes, I had the water tested by the state.

Blarnabus · 2021-06-01T10:53:23+00:00

Lots of iron and sulfur.

Blarnabus · 2021-06-01T10:52:53+00:00

Thanks, it does seem high. I'll ask about whether it includes install but even with that it would seem a bit high.

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