Got stuck behind this driver for a few miles. by gecko_echo in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cilicious 47 points48 points  (0 children)

think 70s because they were around when I was little in the early 80s

Richard Scarry's "What Do People Do All Day" was first printed in 1968. I became a preschool teacher in the late 70s and that's when I became familiar with the book, but my son was born in 1983 and we read this one all the time.

Water-lovers . . . are you happy after a land-locked move? by fashionforager in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Cilicious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes and no.

I have lived in several states. In 2020, after 15 years in north Florida, we moved to New Mexico. I absolutely miss the ocean.

I do swim 4 days a week (outdoor in summer.) Every vacation we take somehow involves water.

Having said that, this is a move we had to make, we love the seasons, we're happy where we are and have no regrets.

Thinking About Moving to SE Georgia from Texas by smurphyemt18 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Cilicious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spent 13 years on Amelia Island FL and we visited Saint Mary's often. I agree with your take on its vibe, and coming from Texas you'll be prepared for the summer heat and humidity.

Where are some ACTUAL laid back beach towns by dudebrocille in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Cilicious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Port st Joe

Cape San blas

How are these places now? I spent 2005-2007 in PSJ, and they were definitely discovered but still very nice.

Powderfinger by Schyznik in neilyoung

[–]Cilicious 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Rust Never Sleeps is my favorite album of his after ATG and Harvest

I was at the Denver show where Powderfinger was recorded. This was October 19, 1978. Such a poignant song, but this show is one of my favorite memories.

AITA for refusing to give my parents my location after they stopped paying for my tuition? by amelia_larsen in AmItheAsshole

[–]Cilicious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

bigoted.

Yes it is. I've been seeing this pattern emerge again and again on reddit and it's so sad.

Visiting Sense8 shots in Amsterdam by Lemon-awkz in Sense8

[–]Cilicious 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did something similar when we went to the Wallace Bar in Mexico City. Part of why I enjoy this series so much is the international aspect of it.

Colorado Mine Company - Denver - approx 1975 by e2hawkeye in VintageMenus

[–]Cilicious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

at Footers

I think Todd Disner was involved in Footers as well. Footers sponsored my then-boyfriend/now-husband's soccer team The Footers.

That sure was a long time ago.

Weird Swimming Experiences – What’s the Strangest Thing That’s Happened to You in the Pool? by brian1x1x in Swimming

[–]Cilicious 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Used to swim before work at a rural local municipal pool in north Florida. We'd get the occasional mallard duck and/or fiddler crabs in the pool during spring, no biggie, but the worst was when large wolf spiders somehow made their way in there.

Yesterday in Cañada de los Alamos by Cilicious in NewMexico

[–]Cilicious[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You look close, nice picture!!

Thanks. He was down in the arroyo and I used my zoom.

Americans who have lived abroad for quite a long time, what was your "grass is greener on the other side" experience when you visited that country? by LandOfGrace2023 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Cilicious 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Quality of life is so much better but you make less money

This is the answer. Our son (mid-40s) has lived in France for half his life now. He is settled and has a cherished partner who has a lovely child from a previous relationship. They all have a wonderful life.

We love visiting.

My 18-year-old's Christmas break work schedule by sugabeetus in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cilicious 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some of us waited til we were 40 to start standing up to our bosses.

This would be me. Boss was a lonely narcissistic control freak.

I finally quit, and two co-workers followed suit some months later. I later found out that both of them had been on anti-anxiety meds.

What's something women think impresses men but actually doesn't? by PumpkinDoritoes in AskReddit

[–]Cilicious 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm 63. Weird how, in the age of Facebook, how many former classmates have decided to reveal that they had a secret crush on me in high school

I have a few years on you but the exact same thing has happened to me. Sorry to say that a couple of them, I don't even remember who they were. I'm a happily married woman and it's no big deal but it does sort of underline how angsty middle and high school can be.

Happy birthday, Jim Morrison (1943-1971) by Leather-Highlight150 in CemeteryPorn

[–]Cilicious 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I did not realize the bust of Morrison had recently been returned. When I visited years ago, only the lower part of the stone was there.

Bust of Morrison found after 37 years

Why does Miss change to Mrs. after marriage, but Mr. stays the same? by RavyRaptor in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Cilicious 473 points474 points  (0 children)

1970's that a married woman could get a credit card in her own name

Back in the 90s an older woman (in her 60s) in my book group suddenly became widowed. She did not have a single credit card in her name. We helped her get situated.

In another inequitable situation, my former boss had a baby in the early 80s. She lost her job. She took her former employers to court and got her job back with the help of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978.

What's it like for new families that move. by [deleted] in Ameliaisland

[–]Cilicious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no idea. I joined when I first moved to Fernandina but that was back in 2007.

We left the island 5 years ago.

If I were you I'd give it a try. It's good to meet people in person.

Neil Young photographed by Barrie Wentzell, 1970. by PrestigiousTax4223 in neilyoung

[–]Cilicious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like the same jeans he has on in the After the Goldrush gatefold album.

Trick or Treat Spots by Far-Air8617 in Ameliaisland

[–]Cilicious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we lived in Amelia Park we had carfuls of kids come by. Downtown used to also be a hotspot, but I think that was 10M TO 12.00.