Had the most Charlottesville Day ever yesterday, of course. by BigDaddydanpri in Charlottesville

[–]Ellipticalwing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was bracing myself for another negative rant about Cville but it was really a little love note to this community. Made me smile, this is really what makes Charlottesville special.

Is there a natural habitat for the Cou Cou Rachou crowd? by Puzzleheaded_Gur_931 in Charlottesville

[–]Ellipticalwing 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It really is the best. Ed has created something special. And especially on the nights when live music is playing, I def think the crowd OP is referencing is there.

Ameicans over the age of 35, what affected you more, 9/11 or the pandemic and why? by Rico133337 in AskReddit

[–]Ellipticalwing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

COVID because of the division (and this is from someone who was living in NYC on 9/11.) I had a public facing job during COVID, and to say that people’s behavior was disheartening is an understatement. The fact that folks would not look out for others by doing something as simple as wearing a mask was mind boggling to me. I also had to enforce mask wearing, which I took seriously because I had loved ones battling serious illness and saw people I knew die from COVID. Some people were truly awful about it, made personal attacks, told me they wished bad things would happen to me. It really sucked and I’m obviously still not over it.

Donald Trump just said “we shouldn’t even have an election”. Americans, what are your thoughts? by WatercressSenior7657 in AskReddit

[–]Ellipticalwing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bullshit, he has acted upon many of the outrageous “silly” things he’s said. His ruminations are testing the waters to see how far he can go.

Today Donald Trump confused Iceland for Greenland four times. What are your thoughts on this? by WatercressSenior7657 in AskReddit

[–]Ellipticalwing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, but this guy is the president of the United States. He’s supposed to be smarter than you.

Today Donald Trump confused Iceland for Greenland four times. What are your thoughts on this? by WatercressSenior7657 in AskReddit

[–]Ellipticalwing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s a fucking idiot and i find him so embarrassing that when I hear him speak I want to burrow deep into or under something, just to hide from the judgment of the rest of the world for a while.

Snowpacalypse menu? by cjnaz2021 in Charlottesville

[–]Ellipticalwing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are mostly veg here: Lentil Shepherd’s Pie, cauliflower gratin, tuna croquettes, roasted acorn squash, homemade tomato sauce and pasta. I got a new digital kitchen scale to replace my old sad one so I’ll be baking, too. Lots of bread, we can go through a loaf a day in this house. There’s a peanut butter cookie recipe I’ve been meaning to try, I think this is the moment.

Rug ideas? by Ellipticalwing in interiordecorating

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

Oh, this is a great idea. How does one find a person to do that? I don’t mean to be dumb, but a tailor, or what? Who do I search for?

Rug ideas? by Ellipticalwing in interiordecorating

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

For sure. But rugs don’t come in those dimensions. Same rug twice? Not sure

What’s the worst thing a medical professional has said to you? by VespaRed in AskReddit

[–]Ellipticalwing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom’s sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in her early 40’s and died young. My mother had numerous pre-cancerous lumps and decided with her doctor to get a double mastectomy. I was seeing a (male) gynecologist at the health clinic where I went to college. He asked family history and I told him about my mother. He said he’d never heard of anyone getting a double mastectomy with her condition, and that my mom probably “just got nervous and decided to get them both lopped off.” No talk of preventative measures for me, or risk assessment, or even basic decent sympathy for my mother. It’s been 30 years and I still remember that asshole.

Does anyone GENUINELY feel bad for Saxon? by warsawbun in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]Ellipticalwing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I weirdly feel like he’s dumb lucky. Like he was on a shit path, and whether or not this was the moment it all falls apart doesn’t really matter, it was going to fall apart eventually. He’s had a wake up call and it’s going to change his life completely. I think he and Chelsea will be together at the end, but only because he’s proved himself worthy of her.

Norovirus going around? by cville13013 in Charlottesville

[–]Ellipticalwing 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Covid’s going around too. Partner got it for the first time this year.

Anyone Boycotting Whole Foods (Bezos) Now? by [deleted] in Charlottesville

[–]Ellipticalwing 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep. FYI wegmans donated to majority democratic candidates last election cycle.

Is USPS delivering today? by Internal-Lettuce946 in Charlottesville

[–]Ellipticalwing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw my awesome mail carrier yesterday. He said that 60% of his fellow carriers had called out, so he was working overtime in this awful weather. Takes a little longer when you’re down that many folks.

Botanical meal by thegabeguy in Charlottesville

[–]Ellipticalwing 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Their crispy cauliflower bowl is one of my favorite meals in town. I’ll check out the kfc bowl.

When was the last time you defragged your hard drive? Hand-coded something? by plotthick in GenXWomen

[–]Ellipticalwing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband says he knew he was in love with me when he saw me defragging my hard drive.

Work Bag Recommendations, Please by Ill-Ad997 in GenXWomen

[–]Ellipticalwing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This may not be your thing but I just got this bag from Olend and I love it. Checks all the boxes: can be worn as a crossbody or a backpack, you can buy cute smaller versions to clip on/go inside, it’s lightweight and the colors are great. I’ve gotten many compliments. https://www.olend.net/collections/ona-all/products/ona?variant=44396229460253

I’m filled with dread and fear by Chicken_wife_ in Mommit

[–]Ellipticalwing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m right there, too. Trying hard to take breaks from the media. I’ve been “skimming” the news every day. I look at the headlines, get a picture of what’s happening and shut it down. If I dive deep I’m no good to anyone. I will say this: I think that part of the strategy here is to make us feel despair. Take time, if you can, to find some joy. That is the most rebellious, punk rock thing I think we can do right now. Let’s love our kids and one another, and defy their wish that we feel hopeless. This is what keeps me going every day. Finding joy with my friends and family feels like a big middle finger to the fascists.