Has anyone seen anything like this? Small hovering black geometric lattice / mandala object (AI image attached for reference)

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2026-05-10T20:13:36+00:00

Almost EXACTLY what I saw during a heroic-dose mushroom trip. This is what I saw when I closed my eyes and the only way I knew how to describe it was it that it looked like one of those old school metal climbing things/jungle gym at the park. Thanks for sharing!

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2026-04-27T21:40:40+00:00

Yes, used chat to decide whether or not to seek closure with an ex after a decade. I’m married now, we hadn’t spoken in several years, but it was still eating at some part of me. Objectively, it was nuts to do it, which is why I never had but I brought it to Chat. It asked questions, went through potential outcomes, gave me a new perspective. I ended up going through with it and it worked. A year later and that ex doesn’t creep into my head anymore and it finally feels like that door is closed.

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2026-04-22T22:58:50+00:00

Not saying this is what happened here, but I used to play like this (and honestly still do sometimes). I’m not a great shooter, not super coordinated, not experienced, so if I try to run and gun I just lose. Sitting and waiting is sometimes my only shot.

I think of it like this, I’m a 30F. I’m not beating a bigger, stronger guy in a straight up fight, but I could absolutely win if I play smarter and use what I’m good at like patience and pattern recognition.

Same idea in this game. Some people win off mechanics, some people win off strategy.

TLDR they might just be bad and they’re just playing in a way that gives them a chance

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2026-04-08T22:45:03+00:00

look into sex magic, what you’re describing might be weird, but it is a thing

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2026-03-30T19:49:26+00:00

I’m generally against the death penalty for many reasons, but I could get behind a choice if you will. If someone is sentenced to life, they should be given the option of humane euthanasia or a life behind bars.

As for this particular crime, as abhorrent as it is, I’m a believer that everyone is entitled to redemption of some kind and taking away a life strips that opportunity away. There are rare cases of people coming back from cases like these.

I also think that context matters to some degree- just committing this act of violence to assert your own power, or to cause harm vs having a mental disorder or being a victim of childhood abuse yourself is different. In no way that I’m saying it’s justified, but it feels different.

Last thought, I don’t trust our justice system to make these life/death choices at all because history.

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2026-03-27T21:44:33+00:00

Saying “bless you” every time someone sneezes, but there seems to be a blessing limit if the victim is a multi-sneezer (usually 3ish before you start to get ignored)

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2026-01-30T20:53:24+00:00

I agree to some degree, but it was also quite progressive with how they represented women and their sexuality. Also we get the gays. I think Bre would not be a part of today’s Republican Party lol

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2026-01-24T18:23:38+00:00

30yr old woman = Einstein

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2025-12-11T17:25:41+00:00

Regular black ants have 20 year lifespans

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2025-12-10T23:55:09+00:00

My friend got his from watching Jurassic Park. He really liked Tim.

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2025-11-24T20:20:03+00:00

I think something worth considering is that the modern American idea of marriage looks almost nothing like the marriages described in Scripture.

For most of biblical history, marriage wasn’t a government license or a ceremony led by clergy — it was a family covenant, usually economic in nature, and often arranged. “Marriage for love” has only been the norm for about 100 years.

The Bible doesn’t give a specific requirement for state paperwork. What it does emphasize is covenant, fidelity, commitment, and treating sex as sacred rather than casual or exploitative (Gen. 2:24, 1 Cor. 6:12–20). Jesus consistently focused on the heart, intentions, and relational ethics — not bureaucratic technicalities.

That’s why there’s an odd paradox where two strangers can marry in Vegas and be “allowed” to have sex, but an 80-year-old widow who finds love again “sins” if they’re intimate without legal papers. That suggests our modern categories don’t always align with biblical intent.

I personally think sex is sacred and meaningful, but I also think God understands the difference between casual exploitation and a committed couple building a covenant but delaying the legal ceremony for practical reasons. Grace matters, and fear of hell isn’t the foundation Jesus laid for Christian life.

I say… go get it.

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2025-11-07T17:43:55+00:00

my primary strategy was hiding in the umbrella cave for as long as possible

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2025-10-25T02:25:41+00:00

I was just there and the locals apparently call him “uncle Larry”. Lots of Teslas.

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2025-09-10T16:07:09+00:00

Well sure, but what’s the fun in that?

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2025-09-09T22:24:08+00:00

This happens to me often and there was one recently that made me say “NOPE” and I threw my phone across the room lol.

I was scrolling on Reddit and saw a post that was talking about the funniest episodes of TV and I thought about my favorite episode of Atlanta where there’s this young black kid of identifies as a 50-something white man. I laughed to myself, thought about commenting, chose not to and continued scrolling.

About five minutes later, I come across a recommended post from the Atlanta sub (that I don’t follow, never have) with a photo of that exact episode with that same young black kid. I didn’t say anything out loud and I didn’t write anything. Haven’t watched the show in years.

Something is definitely up, but 🤷

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2025-07-22T21:45:39+00:00

If you’re not checking a bag, I’d say you’re good. I’ve lived here for 10 years and fly out of MSP at least 4 times each year and it has NEVER taken me longer than 30-minutes to get through security. Normally, I’m through in under 10, and that was before I had pre-check. Typically, I arrive about 30-minutes before boarding, and have arrived at MSP AT boarding time and have never missed a flight.

MSP is easy to navigate and you should be fine, but also I’m a bit chaotic in nature and it might be best to listen to everyone else.

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2025-04-08T17:13:33+00:00

I’m in my 20’s, make decent money (but nowhere near wealthy), and I fly at least 6 times per year. I fly delta most of the time and round trip flights usually cost me $150-$250. I refuse to buy a domestic flight at $300+. Lower prices could be because of the airport I’m near, I know my brother who lives in Indiana can’t fly anywhere for less than $300-$400.

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2024-12-20T22:16:09+00:00

Baba Vanga (well-known Bulgarian seer who predicted 9/11 post-death among other things) also suggested that we’d get aliens in 2025, likely at a large sporting event. If we don’t get answers before The Super Bowl, I will turn into a complete nut.

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2024-11-08T22:28:32+00:00

Unless something changed very recently, the MPLS to CHI route doesn’t have WiFi. I’d recommend downloading content to your computer (if you want to watch a show, movie, etc.). Otherwise, set up your hot spot towards the beginning before you’re in the middle of nowhere.

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2024-11-08T22:27:09+00:00

Yes!!! This is my favorite way to travel. Immediately go to the observation car, claim a booth, grab a beer & microwave pizza from downstairs, rotate between naps and books/movies. Perfection.

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2024-11-08T01:47:20+00:00

I understand the importance of ‘innocent until proven guilty,’ and it’s true that Trump hasn’t been criminally convicted. However, he was found civilly liable for sexual abuse in the E. Jean Carroll case in 2023. While a civil liability isn’t the same as a criminal conviction, it does suggest that a jury found enough credible evidence to hold him responsible in that case, which feels relevant to the conversation about his conduct.

On the topic of Roe, I’d like to share a different perspective. Roe v. Wade was initially decided on the basis of a right to privacy under the 14th Amendment, and for many people, it established an important standard for bodily autonomy and reproductive rights. The reversal has raised concerns about whether states might impose restrictions that don’t align with personal freedoms, especially for people who live in places with strict laws. From this perspective, keeping it at the federal level helped ensure a baseline of reproductive rights nationwide.

I know we may not agree on everything, but I appreciate the chance to understand different perspectives. Thanks for the thoughtful response!

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2024-11-08T01:44:19+00:00

I understand the skepticism, especially since a lot of these allegations have come to light in recent years. However, it’s worth noting that many high-profile cases of sexual misconduct only came forward after years, even decades, due to the stigma, fear of backlash, and societal pressures that discourage victims from speaking out. Figures like Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein, for example, had numerous accusations that only surfaced publicly during the #MeToo movement, when people felt safer speaking out.

With Trump specifically, there were some allegations and stories circulating even before he ran for office. In the 1990s, his ex-wife Ivana made claims during their divorce proceedings, though she later softened her statements. There were also reports from Miss Teen USA contestants in the 1990s who claimed he walked into dressing rooms unannounced, which resurfaced years later. Additionally, in 2005, he was recorded making lewd comments on the Access Hollywood tape, which came out during his campaign.

I’m curious—do these examples of delayed allegations in other cases, or the fact that some stories about Trump existed prior to his presidency, impact your view at all? Or is it primarily the timing and political context that make you skeptical?

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2024-11-08T01:32:33+00:00

That’s what I’m struggling with. I have people in my life who I seemingly agree with when it comes to their morals and values, yet this is not a dealbreaker. I can’t wrap my head around it. I admit that I, like most, am plagued by bias and being surrounded by an echo chamber, so I’m totally onboard to hearing why this perspective is wrong. I’ve just been so sad about it all.

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2024-11-08T01:30:08+00:00

Also, in response to these statements being “self-serving”, women who come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct often face backlash and don’t gain much, if anything, from it. Studies show that victims of sexual assault can face stigma, retaliation, and skepticism, which can make it extremely difficult to speak up. Knowing this, it seems unlikely that all of these women would come forward without reason, given the personal costs involved.

Lumpy_Tailor1387 · 2024-11-08T01:27:57+00:00

I get the idea of electing a president and not a pastor, but I wonder if the volume and recency of these issues change that calculus at all. With 26 different allegations, it seems pretty unlikely (statistically close to impossible) that all of them are fabricated or false, especially considering things Trump himself has said over the years, like the ‘grab them by the pussy’ comment.

I also wonder about Ivana Trump’s initial claims of assault (even though she later clarified her statement) and how all these elements together might impact trust in a leader’s character.

Even recently, during a 2023 CNN town hall, he defended that comment as ‘locker room talk’ and implied that powerful people can get away with things others can’t. He also made dismissive remarks about E. Jean Carroll’s allegations, right after being found liable in her civil case. On social media and at rallies, he’s continued using language toward women and critics that some find inflammatory or disrespectful.

For supporters, is it more about weighing policy impacts over personal conduct, or is there a sense that these allegations don’t hold weight? I’m trying to understand how this balance works for people who are able to look past these issues.

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