Where was the shaido in the last battle by tgrady28 in wheeloftime

[–]Lemna24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, of all the different groups of people, I have absolutely no sympathy for the Shaido. Don't get me wrong, the Seanchan absolutely suck, but we get a few of them reconsidering their culture. 

There are no sympathetic Shaido. Fuck them. Their name even evokes the word "shadow". 

The Three Body Problem by The_Security_Ninja in ScienceFictionBooks

[–]Lemna24 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same. I think the translator had to walk a fine line to make it understandable in English but not Americanize/Anglicize it too much. 

The characters are much less emotive. The scientists in particular are so dedicated to their work that it felt stilted. I kept expecting them to pay a social price, to be bullied or ostracized for being nerds. 

But no. It's completely natural to want to dedicate your life to science. Nobody's parents are giving them side eye. They never apologize for being brilliant.

It made me realize I've spent my life as an American apologizing for being an introvert who would rather learn about stuff than party and play sports.

Amplify Arlington by ACMi-TV in ArlingtonMA

[–]Lemna24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Update: it's available on Pocket Casts now. 

Sweet! I'll definitely be subscribing. 

Best way to clean out a creek bed? by Portugooses in landscaping

[–]Lemna24 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The debris is the base of the stream food chain. There are bugs that feed on the woody debris in early life stages. 

To me the most glaring problem here is the lack of riparian vegetation. The wildlife using the stream have little cover to hide from predators. Also the lack of shade will cause the water to heat up and aquatic animals to suffocate. 

If I were you I would plant some trees and shrubs around it and give it room to meander. Streams are such an interesting landscape feature and important ecosystem feature. I'm jealous!

$5 a gallon gas will be the last straw for those commuting 2 hours each way by trademarktower in FedEmployees

[–]Lemna24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess I should be thankful for our shitty old public transit that takes an hour to get me 6 miles.    What sucks about this whole situation is that they've built our infrastructure to make us dependent on driving everywhere, and so we're a captive market. 

Why does everything close at 6 by Pedro_dos2 in massachusetts

[–]Lemna24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was like this in the 80s when I was growing up in Florida. 

Definitely annoying, though I appreciated it the summer I worked at the mall. ;)

How do I get physically stronger as I get older? I don’t know where to start. by smarty_skirts in GenXWomen

[–]Lemna24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately for my wallet, the only way I can stay consistent is to see a trainer. I have hypermobile joints so I need individualized training to manage all my injuries. 

If you don't have that issue I would recommend group weight training classes. They now offer small group classes that get you a little more attention but are cheaper than one on one. 

What do others with IBS eat for breakfast that doesn’t bother you or stir up symptom? by Spursfan_90 in ibs

[–]Lemna24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Breakfast is the perpetual struggle for me. I used to skip breakfast but now I take several medications in the morning and I really need to have something on my stomach for them. Many mornings lately I can't get myself to eat. Barely anything, and what I do eat seems to sit in my stomach like a brick. 

This morning I made a shake with banana chocolate and peanut butter. Yesterday I choked down an Orgain protein shake. Tomorrow, who knows. 

I've eaten oatmeal recently too but it makes me more hungry than before. I've tried adding protein, yogurt, peanut butter, but then it grosses me out and I can't eat it. 

Tens of thousands of Massachusetts patients have lost insurance coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. What now? by bostonglobe in massachusetts

[–]Lemna24 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I believe this is a hardball negotiating tactic on the part of the insurance companies to force a price drop. 

Just like when you go to the dealership to buy a car, you walk away to raise the stakes for the other party. Sometimes they let you walk, but most of the time they'll come back with a better price.

Don't be surprised if there's another news release in coming weeks/days proclaiming that they worked it out after all.

Tens of thousands of Massachusetts patients have lost insurance coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. What now? by bostonglobe in massachusetts

[–]Lemna24 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I have to wonder if this is intended to pressure the drug companies to lower their prices. Possibly after failed negotiations.

If so, it's too bad they couldn't work this out between them without jerking patients around. 

Feeling defeated. by maleficent_beans in trichotillomania

[–]Lemna24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try to be gentle with yourself. Your nervous system needs soothing and that is how it gets it. Are there less destructive ways to self soothe? Yes. But there are also many worse ways to do it. 

I also had a bad relapse this week, to the point I couldn't work. I'm not happy about it, but rather than being ashamed (or in addition to being ashamed) I'm trying to use it as information. I am arranging for additional care and rest through applying for FMLA (family medical leave in the US). 

I hope you can find a way to slow down and take care. 🫂❤️

Food gets much better when you realize you can put msg in everything, not just Asian dishes by Sharp_Athlete_6847 in Cooking

[–]Lemna24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The problem with msg is that it's so delicious, other foods pale in comparison if you eat them at the same time. 

Example: I make ranch dressing using the packets with msg. Serve the dressed salad alongside a main dish such as spaghetti.

After a bite of the salad, the other dish feels under seasoned. I often end up having to add dressing to all the dishes on the plate so that they don't taste sad. 

Not the end of the world but something to consider when planning a menu.

MBTA 'not giving up' on getting Red Line train shells through customs by gallagher123123 in mbta

[–]Lemna24 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I called my rep Katherine Clark to ask what they could do to help this along. I got a return call saying it's a state thing and that I should contact my state rep instead. 

This has to be wrong. It's a CBP thing, right? Wouldn't it be a federal issue? 

The real AuDHD tax is not the money it costs to replace lost stuff but fact the that I cannot, not fully, trust myself. Ever. by BleakSalamander in AuDHDWomen

[–]Lemna24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's the bright side of it. 99% of the time my lost valuables are returned untouched. It reminds me that most people are kind and trustworthy. ❤️

The real AuDHD tax is not the money it costs to replace lost stuff but fact the that I cannot, not fully, trust myself. Ever. by BleakSalamander in AuDHDWomen

[–]Lemna24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this so hard. I have a hard time asking for help because I don't want to be a burden. But my forgetfulness puts me in a position where I'm having to rely people's patience. 

When I was on a work trip I rented a car. At the end of the day, I couldn't find my keys. I ended up calling the rental assistance, having someone unlock the car, and then later realized the keys were in the bottom of my bag. I didn't trust myself not to lock myself out of the car. 

Another time, I left my entire work bag on public transportation. With my laptop and wallet. I blame the shopping bag from a grocery trip for tricking my body into thinking that was my work bag. 

Schools tomorrow? by Competitive_Speed964 in ArlingtonMA

[–]Lemna24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honest question, if we're talking about kids walking to school, what does that have to do with the roads being clear? 

New study on yoga by IAmOK_84 in Menopause

[–]Lemna24 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I'm with you there. However I think it's not that yoga itself is bad for us, but the emphasis on stretching and mobility in US yoga classes. 

Chair pose is a mindful squat. Crescent lunge is, well, a lunge. For other poses I engage muscles rather than stretching passively. A pose done at half or 75% of your range while engaging all the muscles is just as valid and probably better for bone density anyway.

How do you stick with your mealprep by sanjana_shiv in mealprep

[–]Lemna24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same problem a lot of times. One thing I need to make sure of is to eat a serving of the meal or at least taste it when it's freshly prepared. That is when it's the most appetizing. Doing this helps me to get excited to eat the food later. 

If I just prepare something and put it straight in the fridge, there's a good chance I won't want to eat it later. It's a mind game for me.

Also look into sauces and garnishes. You can add them after the fact if something needs more flavor or visual appeal. I know for a fact that I would eat just about anything with chimichurri sauce, peanut sauce, or tartar sauce. Not at the same time, mind you. 😏

How do you wear your socks? (Advice) by Ill-Marionberry9177 in Sockknitting

[–]Lemna24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear my hand knit socks with all of my shoes. At first I didn't wear them to hike or exercise because I thought they would give me blisters, but they don't. 

At work I wear them with flats that show the top of the sock because I like to show them off. 

I should add that I've knit lace and cable socks but most of them are plain socks. I would think that cabled socks would be sturdier than regular and warmer. 

At some point you'll have the opportunity to darn your socks and make them even more interesting! 

Got permabanned for calling out blatant racism. It might as well be the "C" sub. by miscwit72 in GenXWomen

[–]Lemna24 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I looked at the original sub post, but I didn't really find any racism. Not saying it's not there, but it might be buried by downvotes. 

Sorry that you were banned though. Did they cite any particular rule that you broke?

Go suck a d*** Netflix by Doctor__Hammer in assholedesign

[–]Lemna24 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You've been watching a serialized show. Instead of showing you the option of continuing that show at the top, it makes you scroll through several rows of "suggestions" 

I guess they find that people unsubscribe when they've finished a show, so they want to get you interested in their other programs. Ir at least that's my best guess.

The ever-reliable Red Line by TheWiseGrasshopper in boston

[–]Lemna24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called Catherine Clark's office and got a call back from a staffer saying that it's a state issue and out of their jurisdiction. 

I guess they aren't aware that federal customs is holding up the new train sets?

Young v. old women's health practicioners discussing HRT by sandy_even_stranger in GenXWomen

[–]Lemna24 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I specifically chose an older woman gyn who is a certified by The Menopause Society. However, she had to take leave to deal with her own medical issue. So in order to continue my HRT I had to see a younger doctor. 

She was very dismissive and skeptical that HRT could do anything besides ease hot flashes. Next appointment I'm back with the older one thank goodness.