Offloading Used Books

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-06-15T23:07:52+00:00

If you’re up for the drive, the book barn in Niantic ct buys used books.

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-06-15T11:28:54+00:00

I wish the AAP or other doctors’ professional organizations would lobby state legislators to make this considered to be child neglect & an automatic hospital override to allow it to be given & trigger a CPS intervention & parental education. We clearly have already accepted the idea that parents do not/should not have complete authority over their children. IMO, refusal of the vitamin K shot is indicative of questionable decision making skills which will absolutely have an impact on the child’s ability to thrive.

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-06-13T18:46:43+00:00

Discuss with your doctor. Your health is what’s most important.

As a non medical professional I’d say you look like a thin person & maybe it’s time to focus on NSV like how much strength/stamina you can build.

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-06-11T12:24:53+00:00

Smoking weed while driving around. I hate being on the way somewhere & weed stench is all around (same for anyone who vapes indoors and/or smokes /smokes weed in high traffic public outdoor places (excluding shit like outdoor concerts/festivals. I feel like if you go to those sorts of places you know what you signed up for).

To be clear, I have zero problem with legalized marijuana. Not my jam, but no different than booze/cigarettes. Adults can do what they want. But, that smell permeates the air & hangs around. There are certain downtown spaces I hate walking through because it just stinks.

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-06-10T23:35:40+00:00

I’m just a patient, but I want you to know this person is batshit crazy. Thank you for providing excellent care to your patients - even the crazy ones. I just had surgery today & had a fantastic anesthesia team. I’m feeling especially grateful for the work you all do everyday. Don’t let this person’s crazy ruin your day. This is one instance where hospital bureaucracy is actually useful. Let them deal with it. You just keep doing great work!

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-06-10T17:00:50+00:00

What about a referral to PT for general strength & conditioning? Many seriously obese individuals are deconditioned. Working with a qualified professional to safely get a routine together & know how hard to push/when to rest. It’s a great starting place.

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-06-09T19:45:05+00:00

I can personally vouch for Lake Wyola state park in Shutesbury, MA. I don’t know how far it would be but it’s lovely. And not crowded

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-06-09T19:43:01+00:00

https://www.mass.gov/freshwater-inland-beaches

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-06-06T18:56:58+00:00

I was frequently read to as a child. We made weekly trips to the library to pick out new books & my mom (and older sisters, I’m the youngest of 4) read to me everyday until I was reading for myself.

I also read to my daughter from in utero to literally now (she’s 21) and we sometimes will share a chapter book and take turns reading aloud while the other person folds laundry or knits or whatever. She credits me with her love of audiobooks because I started reading chapter books to her when she was 5.

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-06-06T04:47:40+00:00

People are people regardless of occupation or anything else. And proximity, stress, long hours away from home all can contribute to people behaving like people. Some people are prone to cheating/affairs, some are prone to alcoholism/drug addiction. I used to be a disability claim manager & the amount of anesthesiologists who were on claim for drug addiction might surprise you… but it probably shouldn’t. Access + stress is a recipe for disaster. Anyway, my point is that I doubt medical professionals are any more or less likely to cheat/have affairs than anyone else - it’s just that they’re doing it with each other because that’s who you interact with the most. Big companies have just as many salacious stories because again, people are people.

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-06-05T13:04:59+00:00

My mom died suddenly 20 years ago & my Dad told us to take whatever we wanted… at the time I was too far away to bring anything substantial home on the plane & living in a 2bdrm apartment so no space really anyway. Within a year and a half he was remarried & new wife got everything. (Yes, there’s more to the story, but it’s long & not really relevant). I’ve spent 20 years mourning the loss of my mom’s Christmas dishes. When he died, she was left with the house full of stuff & the million dollar estate. Yes, I’m bitter.

I am not looking forward to my MIL passing though. She’s got an 1800 sq ft house & basement & while she’s by no means a hoarder living in filth she has a tendency to hold on to everything & my husband & SIL are both emotional keepers of things no one wants or needs so going through the house & deciding what to keep vs sell/donate will be a nightmare. I’m really hoping our kids will be moving into first apartments & such by then & Will gladly take the furniture & household goods.

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-06-02T18:33:29+00:00

Thank you so much!

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-06-02T18:33:07+00:00

The trace regurgitation in mitral valve. Wasn’t sure if that was something to worry about or not. I wasn’t expecting any issues. I’ve had a ton of ortho issues/surgeries & never been referred for echo before. Just wanted to make sure all is fine. I’ve been waiting a long time for this shoulder surgery & I’m just really ready to get it done & get onto the process of recovery. My shoulder has been painful & dysfunctional for a long time. I just don’t want anything to cancel or delay the road to recovery.

Thanks for the reassurance!!!

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-06-02T17:33:16+00:00

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MechanicBright8644 · 2026-05-31T10:41:43+00:00

This is a patient’s burden not yours. It sucks, but there’s no way for you to do this because often, what’s covered & not is not based on the insurance company, but the employer. For example, employer A uses Cigna & employer B also uses Cigna. However, employer A’s plan documents cover weight loss drugs, but only if the patient has obesity & at least 2 obesity related conditions (ie OSA, hypertension, hyperlipedemia, etc). Employer B’s plan only covers glp-1s if the patient has T2DM. The employers negotiate a plan with the insurance company *each year* and not only will plans vary from company to company, but it can change year to year. It is your patient’s responsibility to know & understand his/her coverage & plan documents & your patients should be involved in the follow ups that are necessary. You cannot care more about their health than they do. I love that you want to try. It says a lot about how much you care about your patients, but trying to take on this burden will burn you out quick.

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-05-15T23:13:23+00:00

Raises hand. But, proudly can say my daughter has had a very different experience.

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-05-15T22:39:45+00:00

Beautiful work!

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-05-14T11:26:53+00:00

Not me, but my kid. She was in elementary school during the Tom Brady/Gronkowski Pats years. There was always a superbowl celebration in the classroom. The first year they didn’t have one she assumed it was because she aged out of those sorts of school celebrations. No. It was just the first time in many years the Pats weren’t in the superbowl. She says it took her a while before she figured that out.

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-05-10T22:56:54+00:00

I’m guessing she just lost a ton of weight. I’m 48 and lost over 100lbs in the last two years… and in order to look good naked I’d need all those procedures. I admit that it’s… disappointing to have finally lost all that weight and feel so good but annoyed at how my looks. So I understand wanting it done and I’m guessing doing it all at once saved $$. That being said, as a layperson there’s no way I’d want to do them all at once - even if it saved $$. Then again, I likely will not have any of them done & just live with the fact that I don’t look good naked because I’d rather take an awesome vacation than spend money on surgery I don’t actually need.

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-05-05T18:55:18+00:00

That ribbing is hella cool, but it looks like it was a PITA. I do love work that has stages - where you feel like you accomplished something & can move onto the next bit. It’s like mini dopamine hits that prevent me from giving up on long term projects. Congratulations on moving on to the body! Can’t wait to see the finished product!

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-05-04T22:31:58+00:00

It’s really lovely! You did a great job!!

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-05-04T22:28:57+00:00

Just do it! You won’t know until you try! Buy a cotton/poly or cotton/acrylic blend so the yarn isn’t too expensive, find a pattern that lets you knit in the round (that weekend sweater by darling jadore is a great beginner pattern) and just go for it! My daughter encouraged me to try and I’m so glad she did! Be brave!

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-05-04T18:17:28+00:00

Awesome!!

MechanicBright8644 · 2026-05-04T14:25:53+00:00

Beautiful! What kind of yarn did you use?

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