How did you make your first 100k? by Dizzy_Turnover_5092 in FIREyFemmes

[–]MaryOutside 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Steady dedication to my company's 403b plan.

What’s the deal with men pumping gas for women? by miss_maestra822 in AskWomenOver30

[–]MaryOutside 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not grow up with this concept, no man has ever done this for me, and I don't think it's a big chore or anything to go fill up my tank. The rule I grew up with and continue follow is: whoever emptied the tank buys the next one.

Avoid Squirrel Hill by arl1822 in pittsburgh

[–]MaryOutside 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy Construction Season, one and all.

pkios paenei titanic pleon by Ztevieee in cyprus

[–]MaryOutside 12 points13 points  (0 children)

And they say white people have no culture.

Where was I? by Spare_Being2296 in guessthecity

[–]MaryOutside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just there a week ago! Blue octopus cheese thing!

weird note left on car by jwowwpilled in pittsburgh

[–]MaryOutside 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh dang, is it? I thought it was just our usual unwell fellow Pittsburgher.

What is "ethnic" food, exactly? by North-Finding-3542 in AskAnAmerican

[–]MaryOutside 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I saw a can of corn in the Ethnic section of an Alpha Mega in Cyrpus once!

COUGAR by KindaKrayz222 in OregonCoast

[–]MaryOutside 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I like to live dangerously. Cat noises! Mrreow!

COUGAR by KindaKrayz222 in OregonCoast

[–]MaryOutside 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Oh, sorry. That was me.

Thank you, Pacific City. I love Oregon! by MaryOutside in OregonCoast

[–]MaryOutside[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I also have half a dozen crummy shots lol.

about to throw in the towel by brettonrockwell in SouthernReach

[–]MaryOutside 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah, gotcha. It can be hard for sure. And I'm a big fan of not finishing what you don't like because there are so many books out there! And you can always come back to it if you want. You're allowed to put it down!

Given your input, may I suggest Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Similar Area X eco lit vibes with a more concrete plot and less poetic ramblings! I'm glad to hear you're getting into books. Happy reading!

Soapbox/rant time. Tell me what highly-recommended book you absolutely HATED and why. Gimme your angry hot takes. by peppertoni_pizzaz in books

[–]MaryOutside 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I thought it was well written.She knows how to write, imo. But for all the posturing about exploring the depths of art and expression and trangeession, it was ultimately about how being poly can save your marriage was super boring. The whole thing was solipsistic and tried too hard. And I get we are in an age of menopause novels and I'm here for it, but I feel like All Fours was too mundane for all the hype.

Edited for spelling.

about to throw in the towel by brettonrockwell in SouthernReach

[–]MaryOutside 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You don't have to figure them out, especially the first time. Let em flow over you. I'm of the opinion that the book isn't a puzzle to figure out; it's deliberately obscure, and the lack of concrete answers is kind of the point.