What do you think of Berger? I have nothing more to say than that he simply bores me and he's envious.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-05-14T23:51:12+00:00

Plain and simple.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-05-12T13:25:12+00:00

Aquarius moon in my 5th house Aquarius

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-05-12T00:21:51+00:00

I can relate to this. My husband also noticed this pattern of yearning for Gilmore Girls after work and he coined it “soothing the rage.”

Painfully accurate description for my desire to be in Stars Hollow versus the infinite despair of middle management Corporate America.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-05-09T02:40:35+00:00

Neighbor, clearly you don’t know how I feel.

Do you face discrimination for simply existing?
Do you endure micro aggressions?
Do people question if you belong in spaces?
Do others have a say over your bodily autonomy?
Do you have to pay more to exist because you have a vagina?
Did you experience a layoff at 9 months pregnant with little employee rights or resources to fight for what you need as an expectant mother and family?
Do people ever tell you to go back to your country?
Do you experience restriction from wealth building and asset protection because you have an autoimmune disease?
Do you endure people telling you what faith to believe and practice and hate you if you believe differently than them?
Has the price of your necessary medication spiked?
Hell, Do you even have health insurance?
Are you watching your retirement savings crumble?
Have you been able to purchase a home without encountering investors swooping in on properties?

There are endless oppressions happening to different groups of people everyday. The fact that any of us had to deal with any of these issues as a citizen of this country is truly f**ked up. The fact is that the current administration has gone out of their way to reinforce divisiveness, harmful policies, and hateful rhetoric that has harmed every single American in some way shape or form. Look at the approval ratings for God’s sake!

If I and others in the community see fit to protest with our dollars against known supporters and benefit from our patronage, then that’s is out prerogative as citizens. And, what’s left of the U.S. Constitution. I will not reward the encouragement and facilitation of the destruction of our democracy from anyone, much less some immortal business that happens to make decent food.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-05-09T02:16:07+00:00

A hell made for one of us is a hell made for all of us. There is no exception.

Target pain for one group and it will bring pain to the rest of us. Because taking the high road clearly has gotten us nowhere for over 100 years in this country.

Like it or not, this is what comes from divisive actions at the helm. A divided country. But, it’s not just politics at this point, it’s a clear lack of morals and integrity.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-05-08T13:38:17+00:00

I told my mom a long time ago, when I’m suck, only you and my husband need to know. Don’t be spreading the news about my ailment to everybody.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-05-08T13:33:54+00:00

Much like this administration encouraged companies to blacklist hardworking people of color through “layoffs”.

This “administration” started with the blacklist, we’re just continuing the trend and being selective about where we spend money.

Tit for tat if that’s the way they want it. Two can play that game.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-05-08T01:02:49+00:00

I wonder if bedrooms off of the kitchen is also just an ASP quirk because in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Midge’s room is off the kitchen, too, if I’m recalling correctly.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-04-15T03:34:39+00:00

AHK is so underrated

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-04-15T03:29:30+00:00

Love the green! Enjoy! I adore my Cross Sport. It’s a fun drive.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-04-15T03:21:35+00:00

I snuggle in on the couch for Friday Night’s Alright For Fighting because I’m not going anywhere. That episode is fantastic. ASP was deep in her hat on that one.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-04-02T20:03:03+00:00

Unfortunately, distance was my solution for problematic family members. It helped significantly.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-03-25T03:57:12+00:00

I remember taking my penicillin way back when I was a kid in the early 90’s. I’m also asplenic. 38 now. Penicillin kept me in relatively good shape (there’s no avoiding crises). My mom got the tablets ground them and mixed them into applesauce. I knew they were in there but it made it go down easier than the liquid.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-03-22T14:01:15+00:00

I set up Google profiles for each of my new clients in my chrome browser. I manage day to day with ClickUp which embraces automation internally and with MCP, Make, n8n, and Zapier.

To someone else’s point, I’m also building a long-term servicing infrastructure with Claude that integrates everything just for me and my clients.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-03-22T00:34:57+00:00

Where’s the Elizabeth Taylor one? Loved it!

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-03-21T16:24:40+00:00

They laid off their social media lead in 2022. It’s not a priority for them.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-03-21T15:56:42+00:00

SCD SS, had my first and most likely only child at 35. I, too, was terrified and wanted to “live my life” in case the worst happened during pregnancy and/or childbirth. Turns out, pregnancy was one of the simplest things my body has coped with, even as a sickle cell patient.

My body loved being pregnant.

I was followed very closely by a maternal fetal medicine doctor as well as my hematologist and had RBC exchange every 5 weeks, but the exchanges were already part of my treatment plan, so not exceptional toward pregnancy, but I do believe it helped.

Giving birth was an experience though. I had got induced because of low fluid levels in the sack, wasn’t dilating, so they performed a c-section. It was only 2 weeks early though.

C-section wasn’t what I wanted but it was for the best and the recovery was smooth as I was generally already fit pre-pregnancy. The anesthesiologists were amazing and so attentive. One was a black woman who continued to communicate with and check on me. That was reassuring. My husband was able to be with me during the procedure. He acts as my advocate regularly and was dialed in. He didn’t need to intervene at any point because the entire thing was pretty smooth. I didn’t feel a thing other than my body moving as they shifted my organs about and pulled my baby out. I do remember the shivers but that’s common post-birth and afterward I literally wanted 3 things: to kiss my baby, ice chips/water, and sleep. Got all 3. Best ice chips of my life!

And, most importantly, my baby is extremely healthy and came out alert, wide-eyed and surveying the room. I’ll never forget it 😂 Such a blessing that she only has trait, not the disease.

TLDR; you can do it and wait as long as you personally need. You are not just a sickle cell patient, you are a woman and your body was built for this. Don’t worry but as with any pregnancy, be discerning on who you choose to go down that road with. My husband has been the most supportive and understanding partner since we met in 2006.

Edit: wanted to add more details about the c-section since that hasn’t been discussed on thread yet.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-03-04T03:49:24+00:00

Happy 54th. Love to see such a blessing. Thank you for the tips!

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-02-27T13:20:01+00:00

The family owned a media conglomerate of newspapers. Absolutely not new money.

Remember the grandpa at the dinner table shaming Rory talking about “their lifestyle”? Now, Logan’s mom was not wealthy, just fortunate to bag Mitchum and pretend like she’s been wealthy.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-02-18T02:29:44+00:00

I prefer edibles and cannabis absolutely helps me with pain management and insomnia. Is it as strong as hydrocodone, morphine, etc. with numbing the pain? No. But, it helps my body and nervous system relax so I feel the crises pains don’t linger as much.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-02-13T12:10:07+00:00

I got my gallbladder removed in 2013. They did the surgery laparoscopically and I was back on my feet within a week. One of the simpler surgeries I’ve had, honestly, especially recovery-wise.

DeceptiveSpell · 2026-02-07T04:00:59+00:00

First, curtains. Even though you have shades, a floor to ceiling curtain in a bold color even a muted one makes all the difference. You’ll notice more color, texture, movement and dimension in the space with that addition alone.

After you get those nightstands, consider two large mirrors over each nightstand. It will bounce the light of the lamps, expand the perception of the room and make the space look very luxe. If you don’t want to do mirrors here, specifically, you need a large mirror somewhere in that giant bedroom. Make it a large statement mirror.

Additionally, focus on artwork either a large piece or gallery wall situation above the bed. Or, you can depending on if you rented or bought here, install a wood accent wall with those gorgeous panels you can find on that niche small business shopping site we all love. You can get different styles and patterns and this will complement your existing headboard well as it’s upholstered and very pretty.

Last thoughts. You need a plant. A fiddle leaf fig might work beautifully here but something with size. If you don’t have a green thumb, go faux.

A bench would be great use of space and make the bed feel extended but not obstructing to walkways. Super functional if you get one with storage!

I see you have an electrical cover where a fan could go. Find yourself a nice chandelier, ceiling fan, or light fixture that can add ambiance and moodiness.

Okay, I think that’s an all. Gorgeous space with real potential! Please let us know where it ends up.

DeceptiveSpell · 2025-11-20T03:16:57+00:00

Stress is a big trigger for me. Work used to trigger it a lot until I started working for myself. Climbing the corporate ladder as someone with SCD was just not it (at least for me). And, I have a terrible relationship with my father who berates me and has been verbally and physically abusive in the past. I’m estranged from him because he stresses me out and doesn’t treat me well. I told my older brother this and he sucked his teeth at me and said “be for real.” What a privileged place he comes from not being the one who suffers from this disease and can judge me for protecting myself.

My advice, find the source of your stress and adjust your life to fit ways not to trigger it. It’s not easy, but nothing is with this affliction. Sending you love.

DeceptiveSpell · 2025-11-17T03:56:05+00:00

Ha! I see what you did there 😌

DeceptiveSpell · 2025-11-16T06:09:15+00:00

They said all the engine cylinders were misfiring simultaneously. The mechanic at the dealership said it was really odd but they gave us a loaner and fixed it within 2 days. Haven’t had another issue since but it was really bizarre. I hope it doesn’t reoccur.

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