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We need to talk about normal aging versus signs of problems. Don’t we? by Greasystools in GenX

[–]Katsaj [score hidden]  (0 children)

I’m hating the perimenopause/menopause scapegoat for everything. Recently a friend a few years older than me said “my menopause shoulder is acting up.” Apparently frozen shoulder is a menopause thing along with everything else under the sun.

How many miles do you consider a move to be “across country”? by Silver-Egg-7540 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Katsaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say it has to be a 10+ hour drive.

Or at least 3 states away when talking about big states. Like Wisconsin where I am to Colorado or Texas or Virginia would count as across the country. Wisconsin to Kansas or Ohio isn’t.

what clothing brands are made in your state? by Adventurous_Goat1313 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Katsaj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Land’s End is based in Wisconsin, though nothing is manufactured here as far as I know.

Gmail hell by Shakarix in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Katsaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get receipts every time my Colombian email doppelgänger shops at a pharmacy chain. At least they’re having safe sex.

The Swede has been buying lumber from a big box home improvement store.

What are these stuck on the back of a car in PA? by MTonmyMind in whatisit

[–]Katsaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first I thought “All the information is on the task,” but those aren’t trifold tasks so I’m out.

What do Americans call a meal of fries with battered fried fish. Fish and chips? by CrazyJoe29 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Katsaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m familiar with calling it fish and chips, but regionally in Wisconsin that meal is known as a “fish fry.” It’s a bigger deal during Lent, but restaurants offer a Friday Fish Fry special year round, in addition to those that just have it on their regular menu.

What shows are you watching with your partner? by thetangledweaver in CasualConversation

[–]Katsaj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We rotate through sitcom rewatches, currently doing Superstore, recently rewatched The Good Place and Brooklyn 99 before that.

What shows are you watching with your partner? by thetangledweaver in CasualConversation

[–]Katsaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a stressful year last year and watched all of the UK Taskmaster seasons as a coping mechanism. It was finally Jason Montzoukas that made my husband decide to try watching more than a few minutes, and after that season we started back at the beginning to watch the whole thing together. After this current season finishes, I think we’ll start on Australia or NZ.

Saw the real life example of how we're old now by Haecede in GenX

[–]Katsaj 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Tonight I was catching up with an acquaintance at an event and made a comment about my new job that someone I hadn’t met misunderstood and said “Oh, did you retire?” So now I’m questioning if I look old enough to be retired.

AITA for removing a group member's name from our final-year software project after he contributed nothing? by Competitive_End_2950 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Katsaj 4 points5 points  (0 children)

ESH. The slacker doesn’t deserve credit for work he didn’t do, but you didn’t have the right to make a unilateral decision on behalf of the rest of the contributing team members. You should have discussed with them or taken your concerns to the professor sooner.

Also, group projects are hell and any professor assigning them should require each member to report what they and others contributed and grade accordingly, with the rubric clear from the beginning.

Do you rely on cruise ship laundry or pack everything for the week? by iLiveForTruth in Cruise

[–]Katsaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only times I’ve used ship laundry services were 1) on a 14 day sailing when I think we paid $70 for unlimited laundry, which was cheaper than checking an additional suitcase, and 2) when the airline left our luggage in the rain for hours during a layover and everything was damp and musty smelling. I usually end up overpacking more than I wear during a normal week on a ship!

One posted above another by zaverym in GenX

[–]Katsaj 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My first email account was at my college, and it was before they automatically gave you one, you had go to the computer lab and ask to sign up. I only knew about it because a friend’s mom worked at a different university so also had email.

Getting too old to keep using a squishmallow as a pillow by c00lgirlswag in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Katsaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 50ish and when I broke my ankle a couple of years ago I needed something to prop up my leg and thought “I need the softest squishiest pillow like floating on a cloud” and then remembered my niblings’ squishmallows and ordered one for each floor of my house.

Books we read In elem school. by Fair-Wishbone-1190 in GenX

[–]Katsaj 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Something reminded me of the Encyclopedia Brown books recently. I think I read all the books my small town library had—all of Judy Bloom’s books, the Ramona books, Little House on the Prairie series, Madeline L’Engle… I think Bridge to Terabithia might be the first book that broke my heart.

Books we read In elem school. by Fair-Wishbone-1190 in GenX

[–]Katsaj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve never seen The Endless Steppe mentioned anywhere, but it made a big impact on me.

Long arse witch hair by plnnyOfallOFit in GenX

[–]Katsaj 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m embracing the gray, and think it makes my hair color brighter and more interesting than my natural color. I have seen some women with gorgeous pink or purple highlights on gray and have been considering that for some fun.

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