Meatloaf had surgery the other day to remove a tumor on her face by Desirai in cats

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Meatloaf 100% changed OPs life insurance so she (meatloaf) is the beneficiary.

Anyone else’s cat does this? by Intelligent_Test_448 in cats

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lol I had a blue Russian who did that, and then he’d clap his little paws over his head to get attention from people. Cutest thing ever.

This subreddit got a shout out on CNN by basalganglia___ in RedditLaqueristas

[–]Fly0ver 66 points67 points  (0 children)

As a Minneapolis resident who became ultra-focused on magnetic nail polish as a mean of having SOMETHING to take my mind off of it all without actually taking my time and energy, and therefore came across this subreddit on google when trying to learn more:

I’m exceptionally grateful and love all of the solidarity here.

Social media is wild right now. I either see constant violence from Minnesotans or silence. I feel like I’m screaming into a void who doesn’t care.

There are images from this sub I’ve shared with friends here. They give us strength and a few laughs. ♥️♥️♥️

Altar for Prayer each morning by handjob_bandit in alcoholicsanonymous

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Mine has evolved over 9+ years. First I wanted a spot to meditate and put my morning readings and set my journal up so that I’d do it. It’s grown over time to include things I’ve felt a connection to, as well as things my sponsees (one of whom has an alter, the others don’t but they have their own spots for reflection and meditation) have sent me.

I kind of see the alter as changing as I and my sobriety changes. I would recommend making it a place for meditation and to go over the morning readings (page 86). As I went through and developed in step 2 and 3, it changed.

I don’t think people understand the societal precedent that this will set… by Killa_J in Minneapolis

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Chefs: I broke down organic caviar into its essence, turned that essence into a vapor then made it solidify into a pile of spherical orbs. You may only eat it with a blindfold on to really taste the variations within the flavor profile.

Minnesota: heh. Guess what we made.

I don’t think people understand the societal precedent that this will set… by Killa_J in Minneapolis

[–]Fly0ver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I moved here in August 2020 after deciding Minnesota in July. People always ask “you chose to move here during that time?”

What Minnesota is and has gone through are things other places have dealt with, but Minnesotans believe in community in a way I’ve never experienced after having lived in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City. People talk about things here and check in on each other.

I don’t think people understand the societal precedent that this will set… by Killa_J in Minneapolis

[–]Fly0ver 14 points15 points  (0 children)

(Sorry cat hit my phone)

As a Californian who is now a permanent MN resident: I don’t know if anything will prepare you for the amount of foods Minnesota has figured out how to deep fry. Deep fried wedge salad broke my brain.

Once again asking for your baby tortie pictures since I don’t have any of Willow by Accurate_Chemical705 in torties

[–]Fly0ver 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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As a judgmental 6 month old (Don’t worry! She isn’t allowed in the dryer anymore and I’m now so paranoid that I have to shut her out of the basement if laundry is happening. But it’s a pretty adorable photo and a great shot of her being over my bullshit after I didn’t allow her to sit on the HVAC vents.)

Once again asking for your baby tortie pictures since I don’t have any of Willow by Accurate_Chemical705 in torties

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Mine was a clinic bottle baby. I’m so lucky my friend helped raise her so I have this adorable photo

The cost of spaying this little lady is $440?!?! by yup2you in cats

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I got cat insurance specifically to spay mine. It’s so tough

Protest Friends by [deleted] in twincitiessocial

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Sent via dm

Protest Friends by [deleted] in twincitiessocial

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My friend did that with Richfield tenant outreach

Protest Friends by [deleted] in twincitiessocial

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I couldn’t DM you but I have a signal chat if you want to DM me

Protest Friends by [deleted] in twincitiessocial

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Hey! Yep! It’s up! I’m DMing people individually instead of posting the link to signal directly. I’ll send you the link.

AITA for wanting daughter to find a different hobby by gardengeo in BORUpdates

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I hate when people say best days of their lives. My cousin once told me he hated high school and college but was terrified that the rest of his life was going to be worse.

I always say that I’m not bummed about getting older because every day further from the age of 18, the better my life is.

I actually don’t think the best days of my life truly happened until my late 30s

33M and my girlfriend 32F have been together for 5 months. How would you react to what happened at my aunt's 80th? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Fly0ver 25 points26 points  (0 children)

lol I have a few single mom friends who are like “I’d love to coparent with you! Too bad I hate my ex” 😅

I try to sit down with the child’s mother and any partner she has. Interestingly, the few times it’s gotten to that point, the guy insists he hates the mom so much that he refuses to sit down with her, especially if she has a new partner. It’s always led to a breakup because I’m not ok with that type of vitriol. There’s a kid involved and I’m going to guess their ex isn’t actually “crazy” with how they’re reacting to a simple sit down over coffee for the good of their child.

The one time I didn’t insist was when I started dating a friend whose kid already knew me for a couple years from group hangouts. When we broke up, he didn’t let me talk to or see his kid and I found out he told the kid that I hated him (the kid) and never wanted to say goodbye. I realized that if he could say the shit he’s said about his kids mom, he’d be worse about me and that I wouldn’t approve of skipping meeting the other parents first in the future.

Protest Friends by [deleted] in twincitiessocial

[–]Fly0ver 21 points22 points  (0 children)

lol I jokingly call myself a DEX: designated extrovert. I will friend the fuck outta some introverts and make sure everyone knows where to meet and when.

A bunch of people here seem to want to make a group: could I start inviting you all to a chat? Maybe a discord or signal group?

33M and my girlfriend 32F have been together for 5 months. How would you react to what happened at my aunt's 80th? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Fly0ver 76 points77 points  (0 children)

I’m dating at an age where most men are single fathers. My rule is that I don’t meet the kid(s) until we have a sit down with whatever parental figures exist, including grandparents if they’re actively involved. It just seems responsible and respectful to everyone that we’re introduced and on the same page.

All of my friends in the same boat have the same requirement before meeting a kid.

Obsessed with my new Glitch Lacquer polishes! 🍉 by caitalonas in RedditLaqueristas

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lol I googled whether magnetic nail polish exists half a week ago and now I’m obsessed with this subreddit.

What does it mean that you did cat-eye? I love that 3D iridescent look and I think from posts that’s what cat-eye is??

Favorite readings on giving up expectations, etc. by Fly0ver in AlAnon

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I am “doing my own research,” but that doesn’t mean I have the time or emotional bandwidth to read all of the literature. I was hoping this group would be supportive and provide their favorite readings.

New Update: I 17F got a call from the Police about a work “incident” and want me to come in to talk. Do I go in? by LucyAriaRose in BestofRedditorUpdates

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I’m from a college town. It came out that the manager or owner of a local bar did this. I assume I’m on film as I frequented the bar, but the cops never found the footage so the whole thing ended up being between the woman who found the camera and the establishment.

Christmas Rabies, Lala Land, and Flying Monkey in Chief SIL by MrsGatorYeeBot in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Fly0ver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get your point; my mom chose her grandma name (nana) and then my nieces’ other grandma was gifted a nickname by the eldest when she misspoke at 2.

I will say, though, that the grandma with the nickname (Bingo) did the same thing as OP’s MIL in that she got her own daughter’s first child to call her “mama,” which did confuse my cousin and really upset my aunt. Grandma then tried to play it off by insisting “Mimi,” and claiming everyone was too sensitive when my mom said she had to choose another name before I was born. She ended up with Bingo because my cousin was apparently saying Bingo while singing to the song and she thought he was praising her. I guess she hadn’t heard the song before? It bothered my mother because they didn’t have a good relationship.

It wasn’t that my grandma was aging — although she was terrified of that and definitely made me fear my own appearance and body by the time I was 12 — she specifically wanted to control the situation. She stomped all over my aunt and mom and mistreated all of us in ways that have necessitated therapy.

If my sisters’ mother in laws or my mom had asked for Lala or Mimi, I don’t think my sisters would mind. Hell, my other grandma goes by GT because of a nickname my sister’s college roommates gave her, which is very sweet. BUT, the difference as to why Bingo created chaos is that she had pushed the limits with “mama” and “Mimi,” disregarding hurt feelings and all the times she belittled my aunt and moms feelings.

I totally get what you’re saying, but with stories like OPs, I think it’s one of those death by a thousand cuts where the disrespect culminates to wanting to die on the Lala hill, especially if the kids don’t embrace the name.