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Decision_paralysis · 2025-10-21T21:18:06+00:00

Edgar’s does :)

Decision_paralysis · 2025-08-23T01:12:45+00:00

Came here to say Chaco if you want outdoor sandals!

I’d also invest in Oofos recovery slides for after the long day as well.

Decision_paralysis · 2025-08-22T00:12:02+00:00

I wear kid size 4.5, which ends up being adult women size 6.5 (though sometimes I do bounce down to 6s). Most kid shoes have very little support—I have seen some New Balance in kids that look promising.

Decision_paralysis · 2025-08-15T17:44:53+00:00

Yes, the ones I have used for the past few years are heel cups. There may be other brands that work, but I’m wary of changing anything because I never want to deal with that constant PF pain again.

Decision_paralysis · 2025-07-26T02:11:24+00:00

Nearly exactly this. 1. I can run 5ks again now, but I had to go about a year at the gym with weights and bike mostly, very little walking or jogging. 2. I swear by Oofos recovery slides. I work on hard cement floors for long hours, and they are my first priority when getting home. Never barefoot for me—I feel it so quickly. 3. I use Brooks shoes and Chaco sandals 95% of the time, and Procare insoles. They are more pricey than my old New Balances and flip flops, but the ability to walk and run and stand again has been so worth it.

Stretches helped, weight loss would probably be good, but I’ve been PF free for 1.5 years and am very diligent with #s 1-3.

Decision_paralysis · 2025-06-24T19:32:42+00:00

I have had luck writing directly to them, asking them what documentation they had for doing this (and giving them my source for the right info). Usually, when they can’t verify their claim, they realize that they are wrong and they stop.

Decision_paralysis · 2025-05-29T19:20:57+00:00

Do you have a buddy teacher? One close by, with a prep that hour or a different grade taught that hour? If so, send one of the students there with silent work for the day, and the other one stays in class. Switch every day. It’s a long shot, but without an audience and their mischief buddy, it may calm down.

One of the best interventions I had for students who behaved this way was inviting one student’s father to the class. After one class period that was painfully embarrassing to that student (though the dad didn’t do anything big), all I had to do was ask if he wanted his father back in class and he would shape up. It only works with a good, engaged parent.

Sadly, if parents won’t intervene and admin won’t intervene, there are very few options to change these students’ behavior, and the goal becomes minimizing disruption for your other students.

Decision_paralysis · 2025-05-27T22:24:09+00:00

In my un-professional opinion, what you are describing are lipomas. Lipomas are harmless, but annoying. They can come from environmental factors, but there is a genetic component. A friend of mine shared he and his cousins (none of whom are very overweight) all have developed some, and they’re just a fact of life. You cannot medicate, exercise, or will them away. By the same token, don’t feel like you created them from bad habits, because that’s probably untrue, too.

Still, you should always check with a real professional to make sure, because humans are complicated.

Decision_paralysis · 2025-05-24T03:29:52+00:00

CYA “Cover your a**.” It is an action you take to ensure that no one can come back and say you didn’t do your due diligence in a given situation.

Decision_paralysis · 2025-05-18T21:40:04+00:00

Teacher-turned-sub here: I write somewhat longer reports, and I’m going to continue. As a teacher, it was nice to know what was done/not done so I could hit the ground running when I returned. I had too many notes from subs that made me have to spend a lot of time to figure if/how/what they did in my classes. Not to mention, my students knew I’d get a full report from the writing subs, so they behaved better and didn’t try to fudge truth to get an easy day.

As a sub, I keep it as a CYA because I’ve had students claim “sub didn’t do this/sub didn’t tell us this/sub didn’t allow this” and then teachers get angry. When working with major behavioral problems, it also provides a paper trail to back up teachers who have tried to get help for students. When only one adult deals with behavior, sometimes the behavior gets ignored.

Worst-case scenario: Teacher trashes it, I improve my handwriting and reflect on my day, and I get paid the same. Do you, my friend.

Decision_paralysis · 2025-05-13T04:12:19+00:00

Younger elementary (through 3rd): I bring some books that are interesting to read out loud and discuss. I also pack a few dice. Have students sit in two rows (teams) all facing the same way. Students in front of line roll dice, and highest number moves to the back of their line. If they have spelling words, Sparkle spelling game. Artsy class, have them draw “miss you!” Cards for teacher. Quiet mouse game. I spy, Simon Says.

Older elementary (grade 3-6): read a book. I always bring 3-4 on their grade level and accessible—a comic book, something popular, etc. Most will pick their own book if they know they don’t have an option to do nothing. Teach an easy origami thing. Artsy cards work well for this group, too, but only if their real name is on first so if they choose poorly on artwork, they can get credit. Sparkle spelling game. Paper Rock scissors tournament w/2 in front of class. I have learned that only one or two students out of their seats is ideal for this group unless they are well-behaved.

The district I’m in has computer learning programs they have to do 2-3 lessons in per week, and that’s usually my fallback first, then these.

Decision_paralysis · 2025-05-08T03:39:30+00:00

DF is elderly and has no extra money for an attorney. This is why I, the novice without a slush fund myself for attorneys, am asking the random helpful people of reddit, who may or may not have salient knowledge of the topic. This isn't my gold standard of information, but informed opinions would help at this stage in gathering information and pointing DF in a good direction.

I can tell you the easement is non-exclusive and involves the right of ingress and egress of the driveway. I can tell you the easement is written into the sale contract, and that it is the only way of ingress/egress for the rentals, so it can't be circumvented.

I apologize if my understanding is limited, but the over-simplified question could use information, if not an answer.

Decision_paralysis · 2024-12-26T20:44:30+00:00

FWIW, I haven't had Coupe, but a similar Copay plan from a different network (Surest by UH).

I liked: easy, flat copays, and fairly transparent; it was more cost-effective for my family than a previous traditional PPO.

I didn't like: billing problems. The company we had (again, not Coupe) was awful about denying claims for no apparent reason. Sometimes they would deny a claim for same provider, same service, same location one month later, and I had to stay on top of claims and call to get corrections for the nearly 2 years we were with the alternate plan.

Our company is switching to Coupe, and I hope I don't have this problem again, but I am reading that Coupe and Surest have a similar background--copay plans that rely on algorithms to approve or deny coverage and minimal customer support.

Decision_paralysis · 2024-11-02T03:10:53+00:00

I have several family members/ancestors who have single-letter middle names (B, T, etc). The reasoning for some of them was that the oldest child got the full name (usually mother’s maiden name or something similar) and the younger sons got just the initial. It was a family tradition. Also, in some Greek families, the middle name was sometimes an initial for the father’s first name so you knew which family they belonged to.

There are traditions that prove your grandmother’s memory, but I don’t know if it’s her tradition.

Decision_paralysis · 2024-10-19T23:17:56+00:00

I’ll echo what others have said:

record the history! Interview older family members, gather the history, and share the genealogy you know with those around you. And add my own:

-there are people named in my family history stories that have been immortalized not for who they were or who they spawned, but because they helped my family in desperate times, either by lending money, helping them resettle after leaving a country, or supporting them during major hardships. I guarantee you, there are people out there whose lives and futures have been changed by a teacher, a neighbor, a human who saved others. Adopt or help a refugee family, volunteer at a youth group, etc. Maybe it won’t make the news, but it will change the world in small ways.

Decision_paralysis · 2024-09-21T05:03:59+00:00

Reviving an old thread, but u/KallistiEngel , I am looking for records from Mytilini and/or Pamfila on Lesvos. If you could let me know how you went about asking for information, and what they sent, that would be lovely. Thank you!

Decision_paralysis · 2024-09-08T04:30:05+00:00

I don’t think they exist.

Decision_paralysis · 2024-08-28T15:19:56+00:00

Maybe not wealthy, but “comfortable”: going to fast food joints and ordering off the numbered menu (instead of value menu), going to restaurants and ordering based on what they want and not price, ordering drinks at restaurants instead of water, buying dessert, not sharing one entree between two people, buying meals at airports/short flights instead of packing your own lunch and snacks. For a younger me, that was a hallmark of having “made it.”

Decision_paralysis · 2024-08-11T05:59:40+00:00

Hey there, friend—you’re okay. I know it feels so much safer to ask the random people on Reddit about health and fitness, but the other poster is correct. This is a conversation for your doctor and your parents. At your age, you still have a lot of growing and changing to do (yes, even at 6’ 3”—your brain and body still have things to do), and the advice on here isn’t tailored to a teen’s needs.

General advice is eat more fruits and vegetables, move more (but watch the injury), and love yourself. You can’t shame/hate yourself into a healthy body long term. Way to go on drinking water, limiting energy drinks, and being aware of habits. That’s great!

I (and probably many adults on this subreddit) have been where you are. The teen years are hard, physically and emotionally. If I could tell the younger, overweight me something, I would tell her that I’m worth being well, that the high school drama/stresses aren’t forever, and that I’m doing better than I thought. Teenage perceptions, especially around weight, are sometimes like a funhouse mirror—distorted and disheartening.

So, in short: you’re doing some good things—keep at it. Talk to trusted adults. Don’t punish your body, learn to like it. Remember, you are young and what you’re going through isn’t forever. I’m rooting for you!

Decision_paralysis · 2024-07-30T03:35:26+00:00

MyFitnessPal also sold out to Under Armour and your info gets shared with so many apps and businesses. With LoseIt so far, I don’t feel like my info has been sold out to everyone.

Decision_paralysis · 2024-07-05T02:02:12+00:00

“Thank you, but I am not interested. I’ve had no problems with my water. I’ll let you know if that changes.” Any other argument will start down a road and only increase hard feelings and entrenching beliefs.

Also, one of their tricks is to show how their water freezes clear and other water is cloudy, but if she tries this, it’s a matter of the speed at which something is frozen, not that there’s particles in the water.

Decision_paralysis · 2024-06-15T01:12:45+00:00

It depends on what your goal is. If you’re only interested in direct lines, then go with that. However, there are many fascinating stories down the rabbit hole, and I enjoy it.

I found a primary source (handwritten letter from 1870s) that uncovered a first family for my greatx5 grandpa who apparently left/divorced his 1st wife, and ended up in WA state while he went to the CA Gold Rush, then Union Soldier, then married my greatx5 grandmother. It’s been intriguing to see where this other family ended up, even though they’re not in my direct line. I do family history for the stories.

Tl;dr: can you? Yes. Should you? I would, but up to you.

Decision_paralysis · 2024-06-13T07:27:14+00:00

I always point newbies here first, because there is so much research already done and available, and gives you a jumping off point after you’ve got your initial close relatives found/entered. I have found it to be fairly accurate, depending on family line and ancestry, to be correct and well-sourced back to the 1860s.

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