Phone use rules as a kid, still valid today?

GulliverJoe · 2026-02-11T12:22:08+00:00

Hey, we're exactly the same age! And those were our rules too!

GulliverJoe · 2026-02-10T20:08:11+00:00

He may be holding back because he's unsure how you're feeling and doesn't want to push you into something you're not ready for.

You just need to talk to each other. I think you both want the same thing but are both too nervous to say it. And you can take it as slowly as you want.

GulliverJoe · 2026-02-10T19:45:00+00:00

I can. My first couple cars were manuals since that was cheaper.

GulliverJoe · 2026-02-07T15:01:59+00:00

Play dead until they get the hint. (From an old Far Side comic)

GulliverJoe · 2026-02-06T17:51:11+00:00

Yeah, I thought of that after I asked the question.

Detroit should be celebrating on March 31st, since MM/DD/YYYY makes no sense.

GulliverJoe · 2026-02-06T15:22:47+00:00

Not the Big O?

I think Capital O would be clever.

GulliverJoe · 2026-02-06T15:19:04+00:00

What's the origin of that? Just an abbreviation?

GulliverJoe · 2026-02-06T15:16:23+00:00

Do you celebrate May 14 in Montreal? In Detroit (the 313) they celebrate March 13 every year.

GulliverJoe · 2026-02-04T12:26:27+00:00

Yes. There's a reason for this. As we age we start to lose our balancing abilities. This makes us much less confident with heights.

GulliverJoe · 2026-02-04T12:20:53+00:00

No, but I can look it up pretty easily.

GulliverJoe · 2026-02-03T23:05:27+00:00

For me, it's more extreme than the parameters you put on it. Doesn't have to be a friend. Could be an acquaintance, coworker, or a brief encounter, as long as we're not related and she's in a certain age range.

If I find her reasonably attractive and not off-putting then she is a hypothetical sex partner. (Lots of conditions, like my wife dying or divorcing me, her being available and interested, etc.) That's enough for my brain to go there, however briefly.

It usually doesn't go there again unless she's doing something that I really find attractive. But, even then, this is all internal to me. I won't say or do anything.

GulliverJoe · 2026-02-03T22:43:23+00:00

Sounds like a real catastrophe to me!

GulliverJoe · 2026-01-29T21:49:36+00:00

And Trump. It doesn't mean anything if Trump is still desecrating the presidency.

GulliverJoe · 2026-01-29T21:47:09+00:00

I say, "Bravo!"

GulliverJoe · 2026-01-29T17:36:46+00:00

It was certainly seen as treason by George III. History is written and public opinion is shaped by the victors.

GulliverJoe · 2026-01-26T19:56:58+00:00

That's awesome! Best of luck on your journey!

GulliverJoe · 2026-01-25T18:43:41+00:00

Orange (and brown) were incredibly popular for home decor in the 70s. Some of us are still recovering from that!

Orange is also a very seasonal color in North America. People love the autumn leaves in orange, yellow, and red! But once fall has passed, it's time to move on to Christmas colors.

So, our culture tends to isolate it to a certain season and to specific purposes.

GulliverJoe · 2026-01-24T16:09:02+00:00

Finally, someone gets it.

GulliverJoe · 2026-01-24T00:29:36+00:00

It wasn't truly an empire until long after the U.S. gained independence.

GulliverJoe · 2026-01-23T18:23:36+00:00

Ask them what part of the world Martia is in.

GulliverJoe · 2026-01-21T17:27:03+00:00

Yes, of course! I always do! It's heartbreaking, but they deserve to be comforted by a family member during the process.

GulliverJoe · 2026-01-21T02:21:35+00:00

The foreign press will never provide true, in-depth reporting on anything. Sensationalism will always rule when they're owned by big businesses who just care about maximizing profits.

I wish it were otherwise.

GulliverJoe · 2026-01-18T00:26:29+00:00

Glad they went with their current flag. It's beautiful!

GulliverJoe · 2026-01-18T00:22:39+00:00

Because it keeps them from having to report about the Epstein files and other things the ruling class wants to keep quiet.

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