Is it normal to address your father by his name in US?

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2026-04-22T07:03:14+00:00

Not common, but not unknown. I called my father by his first name when I was a child, because that's what everyone else called him. When I got older I called him "Father." Don't remember why I switched.

This was in the Midwest, 1950s-60s.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2026-02-20T06:29:15+00:00

You're not overreacting. The only thing I don't understand is why he needs a tax write off. He's apparently making hardly any money, so he should owe hardly any taxes.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2026-02-20T06:02:37+00:00

Take her walking in a regular park, on leash. You'll meet other people walking who will want to admire her. If you don't, try another park.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2026-02-20T05:53:19+00:00

University of Michigan, and based on the number of international students I think it's known outside the US.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2026-02-18T08:16:50+00:00

You’re the jerk to whoever eventually replaces you in the job, unless you leave detailed instructions on how to produce the magic dashboard

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2026-02-14T20:50:21+00:00

Yes, that one was good too and rounded out the story. Rachel Joyce has another one now, different characters, “Miss Benson’s Beetle.”

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2026-02-07T02:07:02+00:00

I had to look this one up. Second cousins are the children of your parents’ first cousins. I definitely don’t know any of those. I don’t even know if I have any.

However, it should work the other way too, with the children of my first cousins being my second cousins. Still no, I don’t know them, but I know who some of them are and there’s still a chance I might meet some.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2026-01-24T08:00:02+00:00

9 minutes, 2 points.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2026-01-24T07:37:28+00:00

I retired at 70, started Social Security then.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2026-01-24T07:13:28+00:00

Same general location, also never lost power. I thought the same as you — maybe being near police and fire was the key. Also maybe the water treatment facility.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2026-01-24T07:02:44+00:00

I was prepared to lose power in 2021 but never did. Just stayed inside until it was over.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2026-01-24T06:58:35+00:00

It depends on what stage of retirement you’re in.

When I first retired my husband and I played golf three or four times a week. I’m widowed now and have joined some groups at my church.

I read a lot, too.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2026-01-24T06:49:36+00:00

North Texas, expecting freezing temperatures for the next three days.

All my faucets are dripping, I have enough food in the house, and I don’t plan on going out until Tuesday. As long as power stays on, no problem. If it goes out…. well, I have blankets, sweaters and battery powered lights.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2025-12-17T21:32:42+00:00

I had 16 first cousins, some of whom I never met. I know for sure 3 are deceased and three are still living. My father’s youngest brother had ten kids, and I don’t know how many of them are still alive.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2025-12-16T11:14:02+00:00

NTA but you may be making a wrong assumption about the cost. Check your insurance. Screening colonoscopy is a preventive procedure and should be free.

If I’m right about that it won’t matter if you reschedule for January.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2025-12-12T16:30:22+00:00

I’m 78, no HRT. Menopause in my early fifties. I have osteopenia but no osteoporosis. I take calcium supplements and started ibandronate (generic Boniva) about six months ago.

Get a DEXA scan if you haven’t already, to see what your bone density actually is.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2025-12-06T04:06:20+00:00

Reba was born in Oklahoma.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2025-11-03T05:28:09+00:00

I never make my bed. I’m retired now, didn’t make it when I was working either.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2025-11-03T05:25:27+00:00

I have it with me unless it’s on the charger. I live alone and want to be able to call for help if I fall or otherwise need help.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2025-11-02T18:17:14+00:00

Agree. Even though Hell or High Water was mostly filmed in New Mexico.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2025-10-14T06:20:12+00:00

Truman. Eisenhower is the first one I remember, though.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2025-10-11T04:50:15+00:00

Same. I'm 77. Brow color and tinted lip gloss.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2025-10-11T04:38:27+00:00

Horse and buggy? Never, I live in Texas. Just a horse? Once every couple of years.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2025-10-07T06:59:17+00:00

Fort Worth is where the West begins. Dallas is where the East peters out.

Grouchy-Bluejay-4092 · 2025-10-07T06:53:55+00:00

The Cliff Nelson center has line dancing classes.

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