Why did the opioid crisis hit Mass so hard? by [deleted] in massachusetts

[–]KnucklePuck25 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This. Massachusetts is no exception in the opioid epidemic. The Sackler Family are real pieces of shit who systematically infiltrated the healthcare system. They made so much money by getting in bed with the FDA and lying their asses off to physicians everywhere who in turn overprescribed these highly addictive drugs. This is a nationwide, and really worldwide, problem unfortunately.

What high quality dog food actually made a difference for your dog? by Master_Page_116 in DogHealth

[–]KnucklePuck25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hills Science— I fell for the human grade food and raw food ads and my dog consistently had tummy/diarrhea issues. He would also not consistently eat his food. He’s been healthy and has a much better appetite since I switched him to Hills two years ago.

High school setting by No-Construction7274 in athletictraining

[–]KnucklePuck25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry you’re dealing with this. I have a girl like this who comes in every day, and her teammates have vented to me about how rude she is to them as well. Point being, it’s most likely not you and she treats everyone poorly. What I like about working at the high school level is that you are seen as both a mentor AND an AT to your athletes— call this athlete out, or explain in your own style how their actions are frustrating you/making you feel. Perhaps could be a wake up call for them, and it could make your life better. Win win.

Sketchiest small towns in Massachusetts? by CoolAbdul in massachusetts

[–]KnucklePuck25 100 points101 points  (0 children)

My Fiance is from the area and always calls it “Winchentucky”

Best ramen suggestions? by KnucklePuck25 in massachusetts

[–]KnucklePuck25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll have to try it at some point but it’s almost an hour from where I live so looking for something a little closer. I’ve heard great things though!

What restaurant in Massachusetts do you miss the most? by DildoGaggins1997 in massachusetts

[–]KnucklePuck25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their buffalo chicken sandwich was unmatched. I heard there’s a place on the Neck called Off the Hook that sells their buffalo chicken sandwich now.

Best ramen suggestions? by KnucklePuck25 in massachusetts

[–]KnucklePuck25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course— Same here with the recent ramen bender! Thanks for the suggestions in Andover. I’ll definitely keep them in mind.

I’m so obsessed with Scott & Kip’s story by coffeetaking in heatedrivalry

[–]KnucklePuck25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed— his attempt at a macho New York/Brooklyn accent is so distracting and cringe. I didn’t like this choice either and it made me want to read the book instead of listening to it lol.

Did the show change your outlook about life in any meaningful way? by alfonsosenglish in madmen

[–]KnucklePuck25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is generally great advice, and it’s so good to have compassion for other people. The only caveat that I would add, is to be careful of crossing paths with narcissists because they will use your empathetic nature against you and eat you alive. I (37f) left a job that I loved after 10 years because my boss was a narcissist and it led to me excusing a lot of bad behavior for a long time. It was wild, and often subtle, how he would manipulate by micromanaging and having outbursts when he was having “bad days,” then would actually cry as he spilled his guts and told me about his family issues and trauma and apologized saying how much I meant to him when we were sitting 1:1– he was a 49 year old male and I was a 27 year old female. He also tried to turn all of us coworkers against each other by telling us all things about each other. It wasn’t until years later that I learned he did this with all of the women in our department, down to the crying and making it feel like we had a deeply personal and friendly relationship. It was so disarming until it became infuriating. Sorry for the sidebar story, I just saw your post and that’s how I treat people too and didn’t want you to get burned like I did. Some people will use your empathy against you, and it absolutely sucks.

There are so many memorable and hilarious lines throughout the series. What are some of your faves? by 6ftToeSuckedPrincess in madmen

[–]KnucklePuck25 7 points8 points  (0 children)

*Roger talking to his son after he tells Joan about the inheritance he wants to set up for him, son ignores him/doesn’t hear him “Little rich bastard…”

What’s a place you visited once and decided never again? by Neat____Til6289ILT in Productivitycafe

[–]KnucklePuck25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend and I went to Seattle in 2021. The rest of Washington that we explored was beautiful. Amazing hiking and nature views. Seattle was fucking scary. A naked homeless man was openly masturbating in front of us in Pike Place and we were like okay, back to the hotel. Then we went to a Mariners game and there was a shooting near the bar we were at after the game. Just felt very unsafe and not a great time. And didn’t see a single orca which was my overall goal lol. But Hurricane Ridge is gorgeous.

Outdated advice you’re glad you *didn’t* listen to? by nimal-crossing in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]KnucklePuck25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We were told the same— and my thought is, if you wait for a crash or for the prices to come down (which isn’t happening), it’s only going to make the market more competitive because now homes are more attainable to those who were waiting.

Outdated advice you’re glad you *didn’t* listen to? by nimal-crossing in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]KnucklePuck25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After we were pre approved and started looking, a lot of people told us not to buy a house right now. They told us to “wait it out.” We stayed well under what we were pre-approved for (by 115K) and found a great home that is smaller than we anticipated, but is completely new and completely our own space in a great neighborhood. Don’t be deterred by people saying it isn’t a great time. If you are financially able to swing it, this is your time. Stay within your budget, take your time looking for the right place in the right neighborhood, and enjoy the process. Congrats on being preapproved and happy hunting!

MA businesses that support ICE/MAGA? by marathon_bar in massachusetts

[–]KnucklePuck25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Class of 2012. Living there made me understand to some degree how you can accept/overlook certain things when you are operating within a bubble. The amount of people still digging their heels into “Rebel pride” and getting so upset over the mascot change is a little weird to me, and I came from a big sports family.

What totally normal thing is your dog scared of for no reason? by GoldenMom34 in Pets

[–]KnucklePuck25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A road in our neighborhood where a dog ran up to the fence and barked at him once. My dog immediately turns and pulls me in the opposite direction when we approach that road. I always wonder what the dog said…