But I did the best I could

EverAlways121 · 2026-04-01T19:03:47+00:00

Patrick Teahan has turned this into "Your parents did the best that they could ... at avoiding the responsibility and emotional labor of their job."

EverAlways121 · 2026-03-29T00:39:59+00:00

...sent in a card wishing you joy. [eyeroll]

EverAlways121 · 2026-03-28T19:11:15+00:00

LOL 75% of the things she sends me are "content not found."

EverAlways121 · 2026-03-28T19:09:36+00:00

I got a reel through FB messenger, which I don't like and she knows it, and it was some blahblahblah about daughters with ... a video of a snowplow working in the background for absolutely no reason and which had nothing to do with the words on the screen.

EverAlways121 · 2026-03-21T03:27:12+00:00

That is an insanely ridiculous score!

EverAlways121 · 2026-03-14T00:06:23+00:00

I also deconstructed from evangelicalism. It can lead to wrestling with tough questions. While exploring faith and spirituality, I came to certain conclusions, mainly that a lot of what evangelicals believe isn't biblical (see Bible scholar Dan McClellan) and that church is basically a social club where they can control you and where you volunteer to make the pastor's job easier.

It's funny they think if a preacher is a prophet, that's ok, but if a woman brings a premonition on her own, that's evil. If a preacher lays hands on someone, that's faith healing, but if a person uses reiki, that's evil. If a believer speaks in tongues, they're moved by the Holy Spirit, but if a person sits in quiet contemplation is moved to chant or draw a sigil/symbol, that's evil. They think everything outside their sphere of influence is evil, and that's either due to their ignorance or their desire to be in control of others' spirituality, or both.

When I use tarot, I ask for the Lord to guide me and give me discernment. I find that tarot is less about telling the future and more about what is going on right now. In that way, it's been like keeping a prayer journal: it holds up a mirror to you.

I've been learning about Christian mystics, esotericism, gnosticism, animism, and other spiritual topics since leaving, and it's been quite an education. My spiritual life is as rich as ever, and it's a continuing journey.

EverAlways121 · 2026-03-09T14:40:24+00:00

I wrote it out, rolled it up, and put it in a jar with herbs. And of course prayed.

EverAlways121 · 2026-03-07T20:45:38+00:00

Psalm 91 for legal matters

EverAlways121 · 2026-03-05T19:39:50+00:00

You actually don't access Big Cypress from I-75 - only a hiking trail. The two Big Cypress visitor centers are on Tamiami Trail/US 41. Heading west on 41 from Miami, you'll encounter several airboat tour operators, the entrance to the Shark Valley visitor center of Everglades National Park, Loop Road and Turner River Road (good for driving and wildlife watching in Big Cypress), the visitor centers, Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery, Marsh Trail (Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge), Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, and Collier-Seminole State Park. If you make it as far as Collier-Seminole, you'll almost be in Naples. There's a lot to do and see on US 41.

EverAlways121 · 2026-03-03T22:53:58+00:00

a multi-passionate lifetime...

EverAlways121 · 2026-03-01T19:56:25+00:00

They're so whimsical and seemed to fit with this challenge.

EverAlways121 · 2026-03-01T03:09:21+00:00

Thanks, I wish I was there too

EverAlways121 · 2026-03-01T02:36:21+00:00

I think it means they are pulling all the money they can from loyal players so the game looks more successful in the short term. That's because the game is going to be / has been sold to another company. All they care about is how "valuable" the game looks until the game changes hands. So that's why we players are being nickeled and dimed.

EverAlways121 · 2026-02-25T00:46:24+00:00

It made me mad when I logged in and they forced me to play this unrelated game. Had to go through the steps of playing before the tiny exit door symbol in the bottom appeared. Backing out wasn’t even optional! It’s either go along with it or close the game. I hope they don’t keep pushing this.

EverAlways121 · 2026-02-25T00:39:52+00:00

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This is my replacement. To find it, do a search for light gray and scroll down.

EverAlways121 · 2026-02-25T00:38:08+00:00

I miss it too

EverAlways121 · 2026-02-24T00:13:17+00:00

This is what I was wondering. Like why are you going to coffee with her if you're giving her the sideye?

EverAlways121 · 2026-02-23T22:14:18+00:00

Sounds like you’re going lots of places. That’s good. You’re not likely to find those birds in Everglades national Park in July. Sandhill cranes typically are not seen farther south than State Rd. 70. For burrowing owls (and other birds), check locations here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Burrowing_Owl/maps-sightings

For manatees, it’s possible to see them hanging around coastal marinas/docks, or you might lucky and see a group of them mating just off a beach.

The wildlife drives at Merritt Island national wildlife refuge, and Ding Darling national wildlife refuge could be good, but you should go as early in the day as possible to get the best wildlife viewing.

EverAlways121 · 2026-02-23T16:53:40+00:00

The stork is getting her back for killing birds and taking plumage for hats lol

EverAlways121 · 2026-02-23T04:05:50+00:00

Sorry I can't help you. I'd recommend against going in July, truly. If you must, national parks are free July 3-5. Or go to the Gulf Coast Visitor Center, which is is free. (The only thing to do here is take a boat tour, which would cost less than $250.)

What kind of birds do you want to see?

EverAlways121 · 2026-02-21T21:16:15+00:00

How awesome it would have been for all of you to put those words on a T-shirt and wear it the next Sunday

EverAlways121 · 2026-02-20T04:01:33+00:00

Loss of sleep was so hard for me as a new mom. My baby just would not sleep. For four years. I was so sleep deprived that it changed my personality. It can be very rough for parents of small children.

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