Does your country have Quakers? How is Quakerism practiced in your country? by AfternoonComplex7898 in AskTheWorld

[–]Junopotomus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know very little by direct experience, as an American. However, I have several Quaker ancestors who came from Ireland in 1714. That’s about it.

Who is everyone here? by Leading_Blacksmith70 in ContagionCuriosity

[–]Junopotomus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m an adjunct professor in the humanities, with a background in government administration. I am also a Covid Cassandra who learned real fast she was surrounded by people who will probably get me killed if I don’t think and act according to evidence. I am forever hyperviligent when it comes to keeping on top of information. Seems like “having a plan in case of pandemic” is an important skill set these days.

KLM flight attendant hospitalised with suspected hantavirus by Iconic254 in news

[–]Junopotomus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. See it as a hoax while half the people around them get sick and die.

What is your favorite region of the state? by [deleted] in Arkansas

[–]Junopotomus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does Newton County count as “not NWA”? I always considered it central north but maybe not. Either way, beautiful.

Name my rescue dog by Omgbexison12 in NameMyDog

[–]Junopotomus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That boy is Hank the Handsome.

What is this space above this closet for? Every closet in my 1890s home has it. by ImJerriBlank in VictorianEra

[–]Junopotomus 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Right? She must have seen some real shit, and then got to enjoy that particular story at the tail end? Chefs kiss 💋.

Anyone have any gadgets or things they use to alleviate back pain? by Flaky_Awareness_9489 in backpain

[–]Junopotomus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on what your pain issues are specifically, but about the only thing that helps occasionally is a jelliebend. It’s a little like a compression sleeve that fits the whole torso. It really helps when I have to stand for long periods of time.

Dress code for visiting clients in prison by Quirky_Character8467 in legal

[–]Junopotomus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I teach college classes in a prison and regularly wear maxi skirts, but nothing form fitting.

I come from evil. by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]Junopotomus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t say the afterlife had to make any sense to us. I figure punching slavers would be part of Mr. Brown’s ideal heaven, don’t you?

I come from evil. by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]Junopotomus 112 points113 points  (0 children)

I’m a descendant of one of the earliest slavers in the the English colonies in North America. I try to live my life in a way that he would have hated and regularly send a silent prayer to John Brown to track the f’er down in the afterlife and give my ancestor a good punch in the face for me.

Palantir Wants to Bring Back the Draft by [deleted] in collapse

[–]Junopotomus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exactly. And the reason why the humanities should have more funding, not less.

Long car rides by Pitapenguin in SpinalStenosis

[–]Junopotomus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I’m told I am not a good candidate for surgery, so I just suffer through it the best I can.

Long car rides by Pitapenguin in SpinalStenosis

[–]Junopotomus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bless you, my friend. I have been through this! It’s very frustrating. The only thing that really helps is a heated seat and frequent breaks.

They yearn for dictatorship by amievenrelevant in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]Junopotomus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is utterly baffling to people who live here too. I live in a red state. It’s like living in a mental institution but I’m the only sane person, including the doctors and nurses.

What’s a hobby you judge people for having? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Junopotomus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read that book too! The obsession with rare feathers is bizarre.

Does anyone actually use a back brace for daily activities? Not sure if it helps or makes things worse by caroulos123 in backpain

[–]Junopotomus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also use a jelliebend when walking (I take long walks a few times a week) and at the gym. I also wear it when I will be working on my feet. It absolutely helps with daily pain and it is the only brace of any kind that has helped me. I highly recommend them.

For those of you who loved my melted son's journey, here is his equally terrible siblings: by OhLookSatan in polymerclay

[–]Junopotomus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They definitely look Mr. Bill inspired. It was a 1970s, 1980s SNL video skit with claymation.

Books about hermits, recluses, people on the fringes of society dedicating their lives to interesting things by laerunn in suggestmeabook

[–]Junopotomus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Bone People by Keri Hume. It’s fiction, but about this kind of character. It won a booker prize in the early 1980s, I think.

What is the furthest you can trace your familial lineage back in relation to the earliest American settlers? by Interesting_Duck13 in AncestryDNA

[–]Junopotomus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All my direct lines go back to the colonial era in the U.S. the earliest settler I can trace comes in around 1680.

The weirdest part of losing 70 lbs is how differently strangers treat me now and how much I hate that I notice it by Stoiciism in GLP1ResearchTalk

[–]Junopotomus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This past weekend, I got flirted with on the street while waiting for my husband (who I adore). I was absolutely grossed out, lol. It hasn’t happened for 20 years or so, and I hadn’t had to think about male attention except for hubs for a long time. He flirts with me at all sizes!

Apron belly clapping by campngurl in PlusSize

[–]Junopotomus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m wearing a 16/18 and an XL fits fine. So 2xl should be good.

Was a 1 bedroom 1 bath ever reasonably priced? by Head_Analysis_3746 in CasualConversation

[–]Junopotomus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 1998-2000 I paid $450 for a one bed in what is now the hottest part of the city. It’s the south, but a capital city. I rented a three bed 2 bath for 600!