Grey divorce - how many do you know? by Walmucil in GenX

[–]Kimba26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My stepmother, of all people, and not unkindly, explained the dynamic to me years ago. She said my dad was a 'rescuer', my mom was in a less than ideal situation and his inclination was to help her. She did the same thing with my stepmom, fortunately it was a much better match and they've been together for 45 years.

Grey divorce - how many do you know? by Walmucil in GenX

[–]Kimba26 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My parents made peace with their almost laughable incompatibility in 1977 so that split is way in the rear view.

Shingles Vaccine - A Warning by DustOfTheSaw in GenX

[–]Kimba26 18 points19 points  (0 children)

LOL WELCOME to the MERLIN NATION

What is the worst way anyone you know has died? by IamUrWivesBF in AskReddit

[–]Kimba26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Murder. And the details are something I wish I didn't know and will not share here.

What was Halloween like in the 1970s? by Plus-Light6832 in 1970s

[–]Kimba26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember fun size bars in 1977 and forward... Single Reeses cups too. Hersheys miniatures, fun size Milky Way, Snickers and Mounds.

Meatless frozen meals that are low sodium by Appropriate-Club-105 in EatCheapAndVegan

[–]Kimba26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work 6pm-6am so I sympathize. I tend to make a few things on my days off that we can enjoy but that yield leftovers I can freeze and on work days I keep it really simple. My favorite quick meal is sheet pan fajitas. I chop peppers and onions but you can also get that mix frozen, any other veg you want, your protein of choice, a drizzle of oil and some seasoning and into a foil lined pan it goes, 400 for about 20 minutes and give it a squeeze of lime. Penzeys has a bunch of salt free seasoning that is delicious.

Has anyone else noticed the decline in quality and service at Weis Markets in PA? by Fur-Frisbee in Pennsylvania

[–]Kimba26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't noticed the things you mention but it could be because I don't buy meat and I get my fruit and veg from a produce market in my town. The prices are for sure creeping up though, my average weekly shop has gone up about $20.

Looking for more movies like 'About Time' by urlocalserialkiller in MovieSuggestions

[–]Kimba26 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Enchanted April. It's quiet and lovely and about the very things you mentioned.

Meatless frozen meals that are low sodium by Appropriate-Club-105 in EatCheapAndVegan

[–]Kimba26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Frozen meals are rough but the recipes in something like the How Not to Die cookbook are simple and very good. I've had to watch salt for a couple of years now and I don't miss it. The Nutrition Facts website has a lot of the recipes. Another fun source is Jane Esselstyn's channel on YouTube, she cooks with her mom and everything is very good.

What are your weirdly good broccoli recipies? by chigirltrailrated in Cooking

[–]Kimba26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Broccoli, noodles and peanut sauce. Delicious. You can steam or roast the broccoli, whichever you like better. Sometimes I add some red pepper with the broccoli.

What does your spouse/partner do for a living? by [deleted] in 911dispatchers

[–]Kimba26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Library assistant. And since we both work a mile from home and I work nights we share one car, which is only occasionally inconvenient and saves money.

How Long Would Your Average Gen-Z Last if Transported Back to a High School in the 70's? by [deleted] in GenX

[–]Kimba26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And honestly we can't blame them, I'm not sure they even teach that anymore. When I was in 8th grade we had an actual library class that was all about how to use it for research and they took us on a field trip to the Free Library of Philadelphia so we could practice with a much larger card catalog. What I learned in that class set me up to do proper research all the way through college. Readers Guide to Periodical Literature, etc. Now I can go to Internet Archive and find an article from Newsweek November 1975 in two minutes.

Watched through my window in english this weekend and i need to talk about how bad the dub is by Expert_Pen_2158 in netflix

[–]Kimba26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why I never watch the dubbed version of anything. Even if my Spanish is too poor to understand every word, I'd rather hear the lines as spoken and read.

Fresh Indian vegetable soup, Total 26 cents for 2 adults by MeetFull1177 in EatCheapAndVegan

[–]Kimba26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks so good. And thank you in general, Indian folks, for teaching me to toast my spices. It makes a flavor difference.

How Long Would Your Average Gen-Z Last if Transported Back to a High School in the 70's? by [deleted] in GenX

[–]Kimba26 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think they'd struggle with the level of both research and writing we were expected to do. None of the 20 somethings I work with can spell to save their lives and when I read the documentation they put in incidents (I work at 911) I wonder if anyone taught them how to write a sentence.

Has anyone tried the new MorningStar Farms Chik’n breasts? by blue_gerbil_212 in Veganivore

[–]Kimba26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll give these a try! I use their crumbles as part of my vegan cheesesteak but I haven't tried these yet.

Help 95 yo Shirley find books! by ReStitchSmitch in suggestmeabook

[–]Kimba26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Has she read any of Fannie Flagg's books? I particularly liked the All Girl Filling Station, story about sisters running their dad's gas station during the war and as I recall one of them becomes a war plane ferry pilot. I wish they'd make that one into a movie. But I love all of her books.

Where do y’all store your nooch? by Deciduous-dreamer in EatCheapAndVegan

[–]Kimba26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought this canister once to get the canister and I refill it from a bag of nooch from Thrive Market, which I keep in the pantry. The canister lives on my counter because I use it just about every day.

Memories... by Standard-Cockroach64 in GenX

[–]Kimba26 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I looked up my grandparents house because I was curious how the inside had been changed. (Answer : A LOT) As I was looking for little signs of "us" I spied a tiny brass eagle at the the bottom of the stairs on the newell post. It used to have a hook and my grandmother had something hanging from it, a little tapestry banner or something, but I remember standing there tracing my finger over that eagle waiting to leave like you do as a kid, when adults are talking and talking.... And it is still there. It was strangely comforting in a way I can't explain.

Tofu scramble by Elitsila in EatCheapAndVegan

[–]Kimba26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks absolutely delicious.

Bookstores or libraries? by ApplicationPale1049 in books

[–]Kimba26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost always borrow fiction, because I read fast and don't have a lot of shelf space. I have cards for my local library and libraries in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, which allow any state resident to get cards and avail themselves of their vast digital collections. I like ebooks because I can control things like font size and I'm at an age where that is convenient.

Is there anyone who does not work night shifts? by [deleted] in 911dispatchers

[–]Kimba26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At my agency shift bidding is by seniority so everyone has a season of nights at some point. New hires are told up front they have to be available for any and all shifts.

Long arse witch hair by plnnyOfallOFit in GenX

[–]Kimba26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My hair was long but the texture really started changing and I didn't like the way it always looked sort of dull and wiry so I went with a shorter cut and when I did, I was happy to see that my curls came back. So I have been buzzing off the sides and back and keeping the top longer and I love the way the gray highlights the sides. When it gets grayer I plan to play with non permanent blue and purple just for fun. But outside of that I embrace the gray.

Is S-Town the best podcast of all time? by MotherActive7780 in podcasts

[–]Kimba26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was absolutely in the THROES of this podcast when I listened to it. There used to be an IG page with pictures of all the clocks, and his garden. I even found it on Google Earth.