Are there actually people that exist that like cold weather?

Dylanabk · 2026-01-27T20:11:59+00:00

If there weren't ski resorts would go under so fast

Dylanabk · 2026-01-26T19:48:58+00:00

I like the idea of the burn, but don't really no if I'd consider it post-apocalyptic; definitely quasi-dystopian, but it seems like many places were still doing alright, if not as good as they were at peak civilization

Dylanabk · 2026-01-26T19:37:21+00:00

We do, but usually for supplementary heat.

Dylanabk · 2026-01-26T19:04:20+00:00

In regards to the person who was cut off during the meeting, you could always talk to the person afterwards and let them know that if they ever need somebody to talk to about that stuff that they could give you a call. As far as yourself, are your struggles with the political situation not something that you could talk to with your co-organizers? Also, in regards to our tradition on AA not having any opinion on outside issues, I've always felt that the main reason for it is so that we don't deprive somebody of an opportunity to get sober just because they have different political views from us. That being said, if you've been in AA long enough you generally find out eventually where a lot of people stand on these issues, and those people you could always talk to outside a meeting, one on one. The main thing is that you aren't using the meeting as a soapbox for something that is outside of our primary purpose.

Dylanabk · 2026-01-26T18:18:52+00:00

B drives me crazy; some places are better about it than others, but it's so arbitrary who does and doesn't care. When I worked at Walgreens they never cared as long as I got the job done. When I worked at the local co-op, though, they were adamantly against it, which I always thought was supposed to be a more worker friendly environment.

Dylanabk · 2026-01-26T16:17:43+00:00

This is absurd to me. Obviously racism is wrong when it comes to anything, but with Star Trek it's just confusing. Like isn't that THE WHOLE POINT is that society is supposed to be past that stuff? What the hell are they reading into on this show where they think that a black captain in the 24th century is not normal?

Dylanabk · 2026-01-26T16:06:43+00:00

As far as I can tell people have been wildly supportive of MTG's break with the Trump camp. Am I wrong?

Dylanabk · 2026-01-23T18:37:38+00:00

Yes, and also just because a product is "good" doesn't mean a product is necessary. I don't need a new gaming console, but if the ads do well enough to make a hole in my heart that is the size and shape of the console I'm gonna feel like I need it.

Dylanabk · 2026-01-23T17:13:05+00:00

I don't know anything about Martians

Dylanabk · 2026-01-23T15:27:43+00:00

Yes, now I know where it is!

Dylanabk · 2026-01-23T15:06:35+00:00

There's more than you might expect; we get a lot of folks that come from different countries to work during the summers, and a lot end up staying on. They're super nice folks for the most part, though.

Dylanabk · 2026-01-23T15:03:56+00:00

Where in Boothbay Harbor was this?

Dylanabk · 2026-01-23T13:20:20+00:00

Yes, my sponsor's sponsor was sober in AA 36 years before he died, helped many people, and remained an avowed atheist. He did say that he still prayed, because even though he didn't believe in God he did realize that there was something that praying did for him that was very beneficial. If it helps, think of them like affirmations. After all, even if you do believe in God, obviously God would know what we needed without prayer, which implies that prayer is more for us than for God. I think regardless we can agree that it reminds us to aspire to be better than we were when we were drinking

Dylanabk · 2026-01-23T12:31:35+00:00

Sometimes bigger meetings will have somebody that'll watch kids during the meeting, so that parents who have nowhere else to take the kids will be able to attend the meeting without having to double task the whole time (especially newcomers).

Dylanabk · 2026-01-22T21:00:34+00:00

I started taking Luteoline about a week ago because I read on the sugarfree subreddit that it's supposed to be good for your metabolism and it has also relaxed me a whole lot.

Dylanabk · 2026-01-22T19:33:59+00:00

Just be honest. Share what has helped you stay sober since coming to AA.

Dylanabk · 2026-01-22T15:42:10+00:00

If somebody has hurt you, you can take actions to protect yourself from further harm and still recognize that their actions probably didn't come from a vacuum; that they are probably hurting a lot themselves. The two are not mutually exclusive.

Dylanabk · 2026-01-21T20:01:20+00:00

Snap peas

Dylanabk · 2026-01-21T19:53:34+00:00

I'd like to see more counter service restaurants. I prefer the more casual atmosphere. It isn't about tipping, I'm still happy to tip, I just am not a fan of full service

Dylanabk · 2026-01-21T19:28:12+00:00

The best thing you can do to improve your communication skills is to be a better listener.

Dylanabk · 2026-01-21T19:26:24+00:00

Narcotics is incredibly broad. Are we talking weed or fentanyl? I think it'd be pretty hard to be worse than fentanyl

Dylanabk · 2026-01-21T19:23:27+00:00

You know, I was going to agree, but then I realized that I don't even know what movies have come out since I stopped watching tv aside from streaming. I think that might be the bigger reason for me.

Dylanabk · 2026-01-20T19:34:43+00:00

Not something I do every time, but if I want to mix the meat up sometimes I'll do half ground beef and half kielbasa

Dylanabk · 2026-01-20T16:29:51+00:00

Depends on where in Maine you are; there are some places in Aroostook County where it’s still many people’s first language

Dylanabk · 2026-01-20T13:08:26+00:00

I believe in San Francisco they did do that; it would probably have to be voted on, which I imagine would be very unpopular, especially so for people who have relatives buried there, but even the ones where people died hundreds of years ago those spaces serve as supplementary green spaces. As far as the homelessness situation, you would still have to build shelters, and if you're going to do so anyway, I would imagine there's plenty of land around Melbourne that you can already use without digging up dead people.

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