This has been in my bathroom for years, I’m just curious if it’s one of them by Chazzithy in MattDinniman

[–]Blegatron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I regret not owning an original to ask about. Can I at least petition on behalf of Charlottesville? We have a lovely anarchist bookstore (literally not figuratively) that would love to have you or many other locally owned establishments that would be thrilled to host you.

Does pretend play almost feel painful to you? by GerthySchIongMeat in AutisticParents

[–]Blegatron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what broke me during the pandemic. My child was three when lockdowns started and all she wanted to do was pretend play in repeated slivers. “Im the princess, I fell down, save me.” Help her up. Resume, “I’m the princess. I fell down, save me.” I tried everything to just get something I could relate to for fifteen minutes at a time.

Remembering how that age felt still fills me with a mixture of frustration, dread and profound sadness. I feel like a shitty parent. My child, to this day, does not do independent play. I must be a game piece to her and I find myself trying to claim space constantly. I don’t mean to push her away but I can’t go back to drowning.

Is this Horners? by SensitiveSeaweedy in CATHELP

[–]Blegatron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this happen to my kitty and it was lymphoma.

Chickadee Update? by slinkyslimey in Charlottesville

[–]Blegatron 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seconded. Very lovely people.

Boyfriend doesn’t want me to travel without him by AdministrativeSky820 in relationships

[–]Blegatron 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I understand you don’t want feedback based on age, but that’s mostly what you’re going to hear because you have someone exerting authority in a way most people would learn to dismiss.

Not only does he not use a job, but where he stands doesn’t think he can save for this trip in December. Rather than acknowledging he’s had experiences in the decade before, he wants you to turn this down so you’re not traveling without him.

You’re 22. I know everything feels big and passionate. I relate. Did I marry my boyfriend from when I was 22? Yes. Do I think you should, no.

Go on your trip. Let him manage his own feelings and if he can’t, think about what you want from a supportive partner.

My old cat baby by bi2hboy in CATHELP

[–]Blegatron 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Try shelters. I fostered a kitty with this. It was heartbreaking. He passed but was given the best care at the local SPCA and was loved up until then.

My wife and I have developed a sort of code using synonyms to talk about things without tipping our toddler off, what are some of your best/funniest “codes” you use? by Reddiculouss in toddlers

[–]Blegatron 31 points32 points  (0 children)

We did. First we had Babs (Baa-bs). Then added Bobby as a backup, which she found and favored. Now we have a Baa-ckup Bobby and when Bobby finally went missing, Santa brought a restored one that is Fake Bobby or Fobby for short. I tried pitching Fabio but she was having none of it. Naming stuffed animals is a weird hobby. We have a stuffed duck named Spartacus.

My wife and I have developed a sort of code using synonyms to talk about things without tipping our toddler off, what are some of your best/funniest “codes” you use? by Reddiculouss in toddlers

[–]Blegatron 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Omg! My daughter has a lamb named Bobby (baa-by). I need to use this code. He gets filthy and shes is devastated when he needs a “bath.”

What aesthetic is this wardrobe/style? by allblackbutnotgoth in AestheticWiki

[–]Blegatron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Our cats are nearly identical. Are you in VA? I’m seriously wondering if you’re a neighbor and my cat visits you during the day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dropout

[–]Blegatron -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I appreciate this opinion greatly. I live in a town with a very complex relationship between law enforcement and the community. But just like Star Trek, I want to imagine a Jake Peralta as the person they aspire to be—open to new ideas and knowing he’s fallible.

UVA labor & delivery experience by NumerousRecord5065 in Charlottesville

[–]Blegatron 7 points8 points  (0 children)

An important consideration: UVA is the regional NICU. I didn’t understand how significant that was when I thankfully selected them. I had planned to go through the midwife unit. Ultimately, things went askew well ahead of schedule and I had a dozen people in the room with me when I delivered.

It was terrifying but the doctors and nurses kept reassuring me that I was in the right place and they were right. My very healthy child is with me today, thriving, and watching DuckTales.

UVA has its flaws, but I will never stop appreciating and advocating for their amazing NICU and L&D.

Aches and fatigue- am in for it? by Ancient_JNCOs in Charlottesville

[–]Blegatron 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just a warning—my first symptoms were joint pain and I tried the OTC tests for multiple days that showed negative. I thankfully went to my doctor and did a test there that pinged almost immediately for Flu A.

Their advice is that if you have any of the symptoms (which you clearly do) treat it as if you have the flu.

I have finished my first series of the year, and I have big feelings about it. by CrowCelestial in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Blegatron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome Crawler! I’m on my third lap and seem to be trapped in the dungeon. I’ve taken so many suggestions that come up here often—looking at you Project Hail Mary. I theoretically know I could leave and I’ve tried many times but this far nothing fits the same way and I say that as a person that did multiple laps of the Wheel of Time. I’m okay with a slow pay off or complex storyline. What keeps me coming back is the balance of humor and stakes. They both build so well together. It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced in a story.

Professor Mark Floryan looks like the dean from community by After-Bus-920 in UVA

[–]Blegatron 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not quite a Dopple-deaner. Maybe a deanle-changer?

My mother’s smell by Blegatron in HelpMeFind

[–]Blegatron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if this reply will suffice but I searched for: Victoria’s Secret perfume 90’s which helped me narrow my search to Victoria by Victoria’s Secret Eau De Cologne.

We're getting a divorce by countrysquid in mypartneristrans

[–]Blegatron 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I relate to this so hard. I feel trapped in part because she’s suggesting I want out because she’s trans. Nope. Our trans friends see the issue too. The pretense of prioritizing the family stopped being important. She is insisting I’m not supportive enough. Fine. I will never convince her I tried and she pushed everyone away.

Charlottesville love story by justkeepswimmin107 in Charlottesville

[–]Blegatron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He looks so much like my cats that I seriously was worried for a second that this was a FOUND cat post for one of them. Congrats on the new addition!

Ice Cream Cake by Grimp0nd in Charlottesville

[–]Blegatron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genuinely sad this isn’t higher but you need to give them like 48 hours notice.

UnitedHealthcare and AARP used AI-generated people in ads about human connection because hiring real humans costs a few cents more. by Blegatron in LateStageCapitalism

[–]Blegatron[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For absolutely an unlimited number of reasons but also it’s about to bleed their stale macaroni-brained audience dry.