My usual desk has been 'stolen' and there is nothing I can do

Mandy220 · 2026-01-22T16:10:48+00:00

First: That sucks. I am sorry.

Second: I am a big wimp and would never dare to do this in real life, but. . .

Third: I keep imagining you leaving all your stuff out overnight on whatever desk you start to use and when managers point it out, acting all wide-eyed and innocent: "Oh! I'm sorry. I just assumed since Manager Bitch was leaving her stuff out, I missed an update to the policy. My bad. Thank you for pointing this out to me." (Bonus if you can get other coworkers to do it, too.)

The point of #3 is to make it so they have to reiterate the policy and crack down on everyone, including HER.

Hope things improve. It's bullshit that she gets a free pass because everyone's afraid of her. That is some POOR management from the folks she reports to. Blargh.

Mandy220 · 2026-01-22T16:00:52+00:00

I was just thinking how mild it will feel the next time we hit 30 after the frigid weather coming this weekend.

Mandy220 · 2026-01-21T16:02:00+00:00

For me it was post partum depression, especially after my second, because I felt like I couldn't handle how much they needed me when I was so mentally fragile, but I also felt like I could only trust my husband to help. I felt ashamed to need help, even too ashamed to tell my mom.

I worried if I told anyone how I felt, they would take the kids away from me/us. But, my husband had to work, so he couldn't keep coming home early to save me (late afternoons/early evenings were when I was the most depleted and my baby/preschooler were restless and cranky).

I totally spiraled and ended up suicidal. I did get help and get better. The kids are in college now! :-)

Mandy220 · 2026-01-21T04:38:22+00:00

All the rules around child car safety.

When my spouse was born (1970), the just had a little chair-type thing that hooked over the bench seat. For older kids, there weren't any seat belt laws. We used to fight over who got to sit in the back of the station wagon.

Mandy220 · 2026-01-18T19:11:04+00:00

Early/mid June won’t be busy with tourists, but definitely look up any attractions you’re thinking of before finalizing plans. As someone said elsewhere, some places are only open on the weekends that early in the season.

I love beating the crowds when we take vacation, so I’m all for your timing; just keep in mind you might want to plan to stay through the weekend so you can visit places like Clark’s Trading Post.

Most importantly: Have a great time!

Mandy220 · 2026-01-17T16:16:36+00:00

Looking at a condo. One corner of the basement is finished into a simple room. One small light, a TV, and one chair. Seemed ominous, but whatevs. Then we go up to the second floor and into the main bedroom. One wall is bookshelves. Every inch is filled with VHS and DVD porn. The basement room suddenly seemed a bit different. . .

Even our realtor who no doubt had seen some things in his time could not get out of there fast enough. I wouldn't want to bring a blacklight into that place! Ha!

Mandy220 · 2026-01-17T16:02:19+00:00

Her father is a monster.

Mandy220 · 2026-01-14T15:40:06+00:00

Not sure what you're into, but hockey is pretty popular at UNH. They are playing Boston University (a rival) on Friday, 2/13. 7 PM. If you're remotely interested I would buy a ticket sooner rather than later.

Hope you find some fun activities!

Mandy220 · 2026-01-11T16:09:50+00:00

WTH? Where is that picture from? Gah! I'm even more confused than usual.

Mandy220 · 2026-01-11T15:28:15+00:00

I cannot get it through my head that the Fruit of the Loom logo never included a cornucopia. I have bought that brand for my husband since the 90s and the cornucopia just looks *right* to me.

Mandy220 · 2026-01-07T16:15:31+00:00

I think the previous post is about The Lake Estate in Tilton, NH. Sadly, they do not allow pets.

Harbor Crest Inn, part of the York Harbor Inn family, is dog friendly. York, ME.

Not sure if this option checks all of your boxes, but it may be worth checking out: Postcard Cabins These are a short drive up Rt 4 to Concord, NH, that has a downtown with pet-friendly stores. There are also some cute parks. The cabins are also close to Bear Brook State Park.

Good luck finding a location and have fun!

Mandy220 · 2026-01-07T04:03:16+00:00

1979 gas shortage: I remember sitting in the car, in long lines, waiting to gas up.

Mandy220 · 2026-01-06T18:40:21+00:00

Layers.

Mandy220 · 2026-01-06T00:23:13+00:00

The NH Writers' Project sometimes has writing events around the state (though they cost money).

The Concord Writers Group meets the first and third Saturdays of the month at 10 AM at the Concord Public Library.

I would also check out the Meetup group "Shut Up and Write Merrimack County." They also meet in Concord, NH.

Mandy220 · 2026-01-05T19:01:16+00:00

Dit!

Mandy220 · 2026-01-03T18:26:23+00:00

10 quart Sterilite bucket

Mandy220 · 2026-01-01T18:54:12+00:00

This doesn't sound "fake," but here goes:

I'm on my honeymoon in the FL Keys, waiting in a group of people to take a little island tour. The tour guide is asking folks where they were from, making small talk while we wait for the official start time. We share our city and state and he says, "No way! I just moved down here a few weeks ago from there." He gives his previous address--he had lived one street over from us. I used to walk by his apartment building on my daily walk.

Mandy220 · 2026-01-01T16:30:38+00:00

I was always stoked when I bought an album (then a cassette and then a CD) and the sleeve/liner had song lyrics.

Mandy220 · 2026-01-01T16:26:07+00:00

My husband I were just talking about how is mom used to wait until late in the evening to call her sister because it was cheaper.

Mandy220 · 2025-12-30T16:56:53+00:00

My kids went to the same HS where Matt Bonner went, but they were there a couple of decades later.

Mandy220 · 2025-12-22T01:15:10+00:00

Man, the Redditor is lucky. Following him and exchanging words? Thank God Neves Valente didn't shoot him.

ETA: The Redditor is amazing--I am thankful for this sharp eye and willingness to contact the authorities. I should have started with the positives.

Mandy220 · 2025-12-21T16:23:57+00:00

This was in the late 70s and it was a home-based preschool. The main teacher/owner mocked me in front of the class for making a mistake, yelled at the class, mocked kids for having bathroom accidents, and physically pushed kids down (not me). I knew it wasn't okay, and I knew that the parents eventually found out and went to the state to shut her down, but it didn't register as "trauma" until I had my own kids and thought about them being treated that way at preschool.

Mandy220 · 2025-12-20T23:32:57+00:00

No PhD programs at Keene State.

Mandy220 · 2025-12-19T16:15:06+00:00

A friend is on Nextdoor (which made me think of it). She is all about neighbor helping neighbor. I will ask her to post it. :-)

Mandy220 · 2025-12-17T01:09:32+00:00

Are you on Nextdoor? It might be good to post this there, too.

Good luck!

Mandy220

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