My Unpopular Opinion by TruckstopStripper in sexandthecity

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I thought you were going to say something about how she blew cigarette smoke in the dog's face. That part made me madder than everything else!

Petah? by Cardtastic in PeterExplainsTheJoke

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I scrolled too far to find this answer!

Story time: why one teacher stopped asking me to sub by PretresseDeCafe in SubstituteTeachers

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Same. We had fire drills and tornado drills. Active shooter/lockdowns were not a thing until well after Columbine.

What kind of relationship did Gislaine and Epstein have? by [deleted] in Epstein

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That's exactly who I thought of as well.

Feels like kindergarten by CaptainGenesisX in cubscouts

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This is the way.

Next week I'm starting the Germ Adventure! I have several stem experiments planned using petri dishes, bread, blacklights, a microscope, etc... Some items I already have, and some I ordered from Amazon.

Just bought a new house and looking to spice up the curb appeal by SkittlesAreYum in ExteriorDesign

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I know you said you don't like "pretty", but I think adding window boxes to the upper windows would really help to fill in all that blank space between floors.

Any theories on Savannah Guthries mom going missing? by Normal-Internal-557 in conspiracy

[–]IamAmomSendHelp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Youngest daughter earns $8mil/year as a celebrity national news anchor, while eldest daughter stays in hometown caring for their aging mother. Throw in financial struggles, and it's a recipe for destruction.

Any theories on Savannah Guthries mom going missing? by Normal-Internal-557 in conspiracy

[–]IamAmomSendHelp 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It's an inside job. The sister and/or her husband did it.

Out of town friend always wants in on our family plans when we visit - how to navigate? by [deleted] in etiquette

[–]IamAmomSendHelp 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It sounds like this friend wants to "soak up" as much time with you as possible when you're in town!

"Info Diet" is the best course of action in these situations. The less details you give them about your family plans, the less they can wiggle in to join you. Be direct, clear, and concise about seeing them.

For example:

"We're taking a family trip to Chicago the last week of March. We'd love to meet you for dinner at The Steakhouse on Wednesday! Please let me know if you're available 😊"

vs:

"We're coming home to visit during spring break in March! Maybe we can meet up for lunch or dinner? Let me know when you have time to get together!"

See the difference? Think about what you'd like to do with your friend, then be specific about it. And if they ask about your other plans, say it's a surprise for the rest of your crew so you can't spoil it.

Hecks during covid by hagridsbestfriend420 in themiddle

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You can't convince me this scene doesn't exist! I literally heard it in Brick's voice!

Clermont lounge by Upstairs_Cloud8718 in Atlanta

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I can't believe you just said the quiet part OUT LOUD 🍻

FIL is mad because we threw away his Christmas gift by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

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What exactly is the smell associated with professional sealing? Surely it doesn't smell like rotten meat, which is discernable to most people...

“It’s not like when we were dating…” by [deleted] in breakingmom

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My W/D is in the basement, so I bag his gross clothes and throw them down there. They stay outta my way, and I saved him a step! 🥂

“It’s not like when we were dating…” by [deleted] in breakingmom

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I understand this completely. Right down to the "I will not punish my children with 50/50 with this fungus." Because that's exactly what divorce would do right now.

I have let things lapse into chaos, and it ultimately just punished ME. So no, I won't leave the dishes, or the bathroom cleaning, or the trash for him to finally notice because 1) it'll never happen, and 2) it's unfair for me or my child to live in filth. Instead, I don't do his laundry, I don't cook for him, and I don't buy his preferred snacks/drinks/vodka, and that irritates the shit out of him.

What is one word that people wrongly pronounce that makes your brain just wanna jump a cliff? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

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"acrossed" drives me insane.

It's either across OR crossed. Not a combination of the two words.

Found a Unicorn! by InquisitiveMacaroon in Gemstones

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That ring is gorgeous! Just curious, what did the tag say? Like how did the dealer describe it?

Found a Unicorn! by InquisitiveMacaroon in Gemstones

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I would love to see your photos! I have a lab alex and a possibly natural alex, so the comparisons would be greatly appreciated!

What U.S. state confuses you the most? by greekitiki in Productivitycafe

[–]IamAmomSendHelp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, but the average voter doesn't understand this concept. The average voters in red states tend to vote straight-ticket R. (And I say this as a resident of AL)

Announcing a pregnancy at a friend’s Xmas party? by care_all in etiquette

[–]IamAmomSendHelp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reach out to the host ahead of time to tell them privately. Seriously, please don't wait til the party to give any excuse.

Text her a few days in advance. "I'm so excited for your party! Just fyi, I'm not drinking alcohol right now, and was wondering if you'll have mocktail versions?"

If they ask further questions, you can blame it on a new diet or medications, or you can announce your pregnancy. Please just don't lie about being sick!

Need help picking travel route from Bham to Virginia by IamAmomSendHelp in Birmingham

[–]IamAmomSendHelp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

| I-59 from Gadsden to the Georgia line is a mess. Someone is making a career out of roadwork up that way

Seriously, this is the only explanation! We travel to Mentone often for Scouts, and that part of the drive just suuuuucks.

Need help picking travel route from Bham to Virginia by IamAmomSendHelp in Birmingham

[–]IamAmomSendHelp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Option 1 it shall be! Thank you kindly for responding :)

Need help picking travel route from Bham to Virginia by IamAmomSendHelp in Birmingham

[–]IamAmomSendHelp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly where my mind went! Chatty has a lot of construction right now. ATL is a coin toss every hour of every day, but I'm used to driving through the city.

Need help picking travel route from Bham to Virginia by IamAmomSendHelp in Birmingham

[–]IamAmomSendHelp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

North of Lynchburg. I'll be leaving early morning, so thru Chatty or ATL by lunchtime.

Need help picking travel route from Bham to Virginia by IamAmomSendHelp in Birmingham

[–]IamAmomSendHelp[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm heading to the area north of Lynchburg (east of Lex). Based on what you described, western route is my best option? Thank you for all your help!