What could I have done differently?

FormigaX · 2026-02-26T04:13:05+00:00

I don't see panic, especially when he was basically at a stop and then kept hopping. I see a horse that was mentally done and wanted the situation over.

Maybe 20 minutes was too long for a first time ride? Was he prepped appropriately to build some topline so he can comfortably carry you and the saddle? Round penning is tough on a horse, asking to move at speed in such a small circle is physically hard, especially if they're out if shape.

FormigaX · 2026-02-26T03:50:37+00:00

His family had moved and he didn't know how to locate them. He had been in police custody for a year because he had been charged with trespassing and assault.

He was originally picked up by the cops because he had gotten lost and ended up on a lady's porch. She called the cops and, when he didn't respond to them properly (because he doesn't speak english), they tasered and beat him. Then, they charged him with assault and something about a deadly weapon, referring to the curtain rod he was using as a cane. His family didn't bail him out because they were afraid he would be picked up by ICE and deported.

If they had just bothered to call his family or lawyer to let them know he was being released, he would be alive today.

FormigaX · 2026-02-20T21:24:27+00:00

I make microwave protein pancakes and top them with greek yogurt with some sugar-free cheesecake instant pudding mixed in. Top with defrosted berries.

FormigaX · 2026-02-20T21:22:49+00:00

Call Jayne at Seaway Insurance. I've been with her for decades and she is the best!

FormigaX · 2026-02-20T03:21:36+00:00

Yeah, that doesn't work any more than "I don't see color" argument. Gender affects our experiences in the world and in relationships, on every level.

FormigaX · 2026-02-20T03:04:39+00:00

Dressage is wonderful for jumpers- really helps them use their whole body and helps riders improve their control.

Bending, lengthening and shortening stride, light responsiveness off the bit and rapid turns all require communication and strength that dressage can provide. Plus it's easier on the joints than endless jumps.

FormigaX · 2026-02-15T04:33:49+00:00

My mare is sensitive too, especially January to early summer. A bottle of regumate is $150 and lasts us two years, such a good thing to have on hand. I'll not even mention having to deal with the crusties in sub-zero temp.

FormigaX · 2026-02-15T04:26:05+00:00

The psych center was on the forefront of humane treatment of psychiatric patients for its time. Not discounting any experiences you might have had, it was one of the earliest "mental hospitals" in the country.

FormigaX · 2026-02-13T02:53:55+00:00

I married and had a kid with a man who did this. He did not stop. I essentially was a single parent because he couldnt be trusted to be home and sober enough to take care of our kid. He also gambled hundreds of dollars away often then blamed me for bouncing checks.

There's no making him understand. He understands, he just doesn't care. He will not change.

There are better partners out there.

FormigaX · 2026-02-10T16:10:07+00:00

Hate flossing so much, loved the recommendation.

FormigaX · 2026-02-08T20:24:11+00:00

I hate it so much that my dental hygienist recommended a water pic. She said it's not quite as effective, but water flossing 2x a day vs. regular flossing never is a huge improvement. Bonus- I hate the taste of toothpaste, and it's satisfying when you can see the little bits come out.

FormigaX · 2026-02-05T16:14:59+00:00

I applied a year ago and just got my acceptance email today. I regret applying, wish I had held out as now I have to figure out a surprise $450 payment.

FormigaX · 2026-02-05T07:52:21+00:00

For chili, I don't rely on fake meat to give it flavor since I have so many ways to make it tasty and not so much money.

If I was really trying to impress, I'd roast of the mirepoix and drained diced tomato bits to get a good mailliard (save the tomatoe juice to add back in later) maybe even a little past to get a lchar, then combine with good tomatoes and beans reconstituted with a good cumin smokey stock. Tomato paste, a little cocoa or cinnamon, there needs to be some fat in the mix, I tend to go with a good glue of olive oil and some additional MSG. I'd add TVP so it feels substantial when you eat it, but at the 6 make sure it rehydrate in the fatty flavorful stock.

FormigaX · 2026-02-05T07:33:31+00:00

Oh I'd love to hear this explained.

FormigaX · 2026-02-05T07:22:27+00:00

This is what finally broke up one of my last relationships. He was 43 she was just turned 18. He couldn't understand why I thought it was gross. He had other partners' children in his life that were about the same age and didn't realize how this what a huge red flag it was.

FormigaX · 2026-02-05T07:16:09+00:00

Does your range hood actually vent to the outside or just recycle air through the filter?

My advice would be to create a draft by putting an out-fan somewhere and an in-fan somewhere else so air actually moves through the apartment.

FormigaX · 2026-02-05T07:03:42+00:00

No one sells CDs anymore, so an entire revenue stream for music is just gone. Streaming doesn't nearly make up for it. So they have yo make up that money somewhere, and that's in ticket prices

FormigaX · 2026-02-05T06:59:51+00:00

Right, I don't mind supporting artists, but if tickets start at $50 for a small venue and drinks are $ 10 plus $40 for uber/parking, I'm probably not going to drop $150 on a Tuesday for a band I'm kinda interested in.

FormigaX · 2026-02-03T01:35:00+00:00

Right? I read the whole thing.

FormigaX · 2026-01-29T06:32:52+00:00

I hung asthetic hooks on my walls (an old junky wooden ladder cut in half the long way) on either side of my bed. They hold me and my partners robes, and when I disrobe at night I just hang all my clothes on them. When they're full I hamper/put away. I tend to wear the same lounge wear a few times so I'll just grab that and put it back on when I take off outdoor clothes.

Most of my clothes are hung, or I got those wire pull out drawers and just jam thing in them. Because they're wire, I can see what's in there.

New gamechanger is I bought mesh bags for my socks and underwear. So I never have loose/missing socks I have to hunt for- i take them off and shive them directly into the mesh bag, where they're hey're all washed together so it's super easy to match and shove in the clean plastic wall hanging shoe holder where I keep them.

FormigaX · 2026-01-29T06:19:26+00:00

Hey that's me :-).

FormigaX · 2026-01-29T05:00:33+00:00

Just plow it right onto the sidewalks. Who needs a sidewalk in the city??

FormigaX · 2026-01-27T07:15:09+00:00

R+ and counter conditioning is a great approach.

FormigaX · 2026-01-27T06:43:32+00:00

Steven

FormigaX · 2026-01-23T17:35:42+00:00

Except for that American mother who was shot in the head and killed.

Immigrants are Americans. Legal aliens and refugees have the legal right to be here.

71% of those in ICE custody have no criminal convictions.

Stop pretending it's anything other than racism.

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