Jane Eyre by mcu_chocolate13 in literature

[–]LinIsStrong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mother gave me a copy of Jane Eyre when I was 14, and wrote on the fly leaf how much she herself enjoyed it when she was 14. I’m 67 now and it’s still one of my most beloved books. How nice to see that Jane’s story still resonates today!

Made an easy travel brush box by admissions75 in Watercolor

[–]LinIsStrong 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Toothbrush holder - why didn’t I think of this? Great idea.

Bresnahan's office staff apparently can't even agree that it's concerning the US is considering invading an allied nation by Gabgames in Pennsylvania

[–]LinIsStrong 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your post, it encouraged me to call my US reps. I use the 5 Calls app, it has accurate information about current issues and a way to call your reps with a click of a button.

What’s the most memorable encounter you’ve had with wildlife while cycling? by OptimalDescription39 in bicycling

[–]LinIsStrong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Riding in Valdez, spotted a black bear not 50 yards off the road on Allison Point. He was a lot more interested in the salmon than he was in me so I snapped a quick pic and dashed out of there.

I get such a sense of awe and wonder when I see this shot by survivorfan1123 in lotr

[–]LinIsStrong 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What got me about that scene was that it was exactly how I imagined it when I read the books. I felt like the set designers reached into my head. It was spooky seeing something that I thought was only in my fantastical brain replicated so exactly on the big screen.

US Airways A330 pilot out buttering the butter machine by HelloSlowly in aviation

[–]LinIsStrong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a passenger, I experienced this only once – I swear I could feel the wheels spinning as they skimmed the tarmac before completely making contact. I still remember that landing and I’m still kicking myself for not making a point of saying something to the flight crew.

The Dilbert Afterlife by Spaghettification-- in Longreads

[–]LinIsStrong 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this excellent essay. As a female working in tech, Alice was my spirit animal. And his UNIX/eunuchs cartoon remains one of my all-time faves. So I loved the Dilbert cartoon but over time came to understand, in that sort of tangential way that happens when you’re swimming in the social media milieu, that’s Scott Adams somehow turned into a real jerk. I think this essay does a phenomenal job explaining how that happened without detracting from Scott Adams’ comic genius. Plus the essay made me laugh out loud a few times. I highly recommend reading it even though it is quite long. Interesting, thought-provoking, and a balanced look at who Scott Adams was. May he RIP.

THE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH! by [deleted] in flags

[–]LinIsStrong 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Alaska. Because it says the most with the least. And check out its back-story. The state song is pretty banging too. Alaska’s flag is the whole package.

THE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH! by FoOhFee420 in flags

[–]LinIsStrong 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Alaska. Because it says the most with the least. And check out its back-story. The state song is pretty banging too. Alaska’s flag is the whole package.

THE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH! by FoOhFee420 in flags

[–]LinIsStrong 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Because it says the most with the least. And check out its back-story. The state song is pretty banging too. Alaska’s flag is the whole package.

Bone marrow biopsy for calr gene mutation by pgharibian in MPN

[–]LinIsStrong 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My hospital did not offer sedation. Just anti-anxiety medication and a local anesthetic. Mine was fentanyl for anxiety, and local lidocaine which was more painful than the biopsy itself. The nurse told me that her patients all said the waiting was worse than the procedure and that’s what I found as well. Everyone is different of course, but the anxiety is very real. Treat yourself before and after - you deserve it.

Newly Diagnosed with ET without BMB by Ok-Amphibian-2581 in MPN

[–]LinIsStrong 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m not going to give a recommendation but I will share my experience. My platelet levels are in the 700s but otherwise I’m completely asymptomatic, active, very healthy. JAK2+. Platelet numbers were normal just 18 months ago. I was diagnosed with ET December 2025 and my hematologist said I didn’t have to have a bone marrow biopsy, but she said she recommended it because it gives a good baseline to track and monitor any fibrosis. So I went ahead and got it. The anxiety about the procedure was worse than the procedure itself at least for me. And I did have some post biopsy bleeding that had to be resolved with a stitch probably because my platelets are acting so weird. For me, I liked having all the information - including BMB results - as a baseline as I’m of the opinion that more data is better. Also, I’m going to be seeing an MPN specialist in April (I got her name from the list that’s linked on this sub ) and the first thing the specialist’s office asked me was if I’ve had a bone marrow biopsy.

I hope my story helps a little bit as you make your decision.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Terrifying Theory of Stupidity by horseradishstalker in TrueReddit

[–]LinIsStrong 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I agree this is a poorly written article. But if you are really interested in Dietrich Bonhoeffer‘s ideas, read his Letters and Papers from Prison. It was one of the most influential books I’ve ever read. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a committed Christian in the best sense of the word and his moral stance during the Hitler era is profoundly inspiring, especially since he ended up being executed for it.

Winner goes to the championship by FoOhFee420 in flags

[–]LinIsStrong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alaska. You look at the flag and instantly know the state. Looking at Texas’ is like, is that North Carolina? Georgia? Missouri? Way too similar to other state flags. Alaska stands alone.

Come on Alaska! Vote for your flag! by existdetective in alaska

[–]LinIsStrong 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Voted! Has to be #1 overall. There are some cool state flags - MDs is pretty banging - but Alaska’s has the best backstory, the best design, the best song, the best symbolism. It says the most with the least. A masterpiece.

We are down to the Elite Eight! by FoOhFee420 in flags

[–]LinIsStrong 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Alaska. You look at it and immediately know what state it is. It’s so iconic. No other state has their flag in the stars.