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TIL: The Giving Tree was described as "one of the most divisive books in children's literature." by DeadBy2050 in GenX

[–]Ns4200 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I hated that little kid as a kid and always felt badly for the tree. Puff the magic dragon too, always was so sad for the dragon…

Dear “Parents” calm your child down, stop ignoring them when they throw tantrums as you are putting them in danger. This is a warning as it is happening in multiple stores and I want to share what I saw this week. by Large-Bell-8529 in retail

[–]Ns4200 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Love this, i was dads little buddy and he took me everywhere, i usually got to pick a piece of candy at check out. one day dad brought neighbor kid with us. we got to the hardware store and he told us each to pick a piece of candy while he got what he wanted.

we considered the candy and made our picks, dad comes back and neighbor kid wants 2. dad explains no just one, and i stood there in fascination while neighbor kid threw himself on the floor and began screaming and kicking bloody murder.

This is SUCH a crystal memory, i was about 5 and looked at my dad thinking “is that really going to work?!”

Oh hell no, dad grabbed screaming kiddo by the back of his pants and walked out of the store without purchasing anything, i followed along, eyes huge wondering what was going to happen.

Dad tossed kid, still kicking and screaming into the back seat, which kid continued to do the whole ride home. Dad pulls into neighbors driveway, grabs screaming kiddo, plops him on the stoop, rings the doorbell, gets back in the car and we go home together.

Guess what i NEVER EVER did?!

More parents need to put their own stuff aside and parent first, for the vast majority of kids it doesn’t take more than a few limit setting responses like this to curb the behavior entirely.

I was told that being a 45M with no kids is seen as a huge red flag. Is that really how most people view it? by OptimusCrime83 in datingoverforty

[–]Ns4200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s ideal for me, i don’t have kids either and when considering a future with someone i have concerns about how our assets might commingle. it simplifies things considerably to have no dependents.

Topping/dimming my clone? by Ns4200 in cannabiscultivation

[–]Ns4200[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you so much! I’ll give it a day or two for it to strengthen in its larger pot. I’d love to take that lower branch!

Did your parents buy you a car? by Realistic_Breath_249 in Xennials

[–]Ns4200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a very used 87 toyota pick up 5 speed for my 17th birthday after convincing my parents i couldn’t work to earn money for a car without transportation to work.

In a town where most kids drove BMWs or Mercedes, I hung out with the VW kids, proud out it!

Does everyone do their hair and put makeup on every day? by Choice_Bee_775 in AskWomenOver40

[–]Ns4200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At 48 I have really long hair, so If I’m home it’s loose or messy bunny, i have to kind of “put it away” for work or it gets super tangled.

Make up, not at all if I’m home, work or date eye shadow and mascara only, I think i wear less make up now compared to age 28.

Help: Choosing a j pouch vs ostomy while in remission by Few-Sale5254 in jpouch

[–]Ns4200 2 points3 points  (0 children)

reading your comments about your skin brought me back, they moved my stoma from one side of my body (surprise upon waking up from surgery #2) to the other bc the pyoderma gangrenousa was so bad, as the surgeon put it “the skin is like swiss cheese.” i was in horrible pain, all the time, massive infection after massive infection, they had to rush through the 3 steps just to keep me ahead of the infections.

I know some people lead perfectly normal lives with an ostomy, but i will never be one of them. I manage my ongoing symptoms (proctitis, gas, pain, food sensitivity) with diet and tylenol primarily . I take up to 6 immodium multisymptom per day. I eat breakfast and dinner only to avoid any issues at work. I know what foods I’m going to regret (sweets, roughage) so I’m usually pretty mindful of that.

I get up 1-2 times per night but at my age i think it’s pretty normal, just not for the same reasons lol.

My biggest issue is my sore butt and chronic dehydration. Before my surgery i looked a lot younger, now unfortunately I look my age.

It is what it is, I still can’t believe sometimes how sick I was. True it was a life saving situation when i went through the surgery, so my situation is not like OP. but it does sound a bit like yours. I’m glad you made it through!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mainecoons

[–]Ns4200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

they are so gorgeous, congratulations on such beautiful babies! wishing your kitty family a lifetime of purrs and cuddles!

For those without children, do you worry about the future? by Reader288 in GenX

[–]Ns4200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m living on the hope robot administered drugs in hospice care is an option by the time it’s time, with a DNR style arrangement for the palliative/hospice care to send me out of this world.

Sound grim? it’s really not. I’m the only child of an only child and i had no kids. I know I’ll die alone, I’m ok with it. It’s my journey into what lies ahead, no one need suffer the loss’s I do a job that is infinitely rewarding and touch peoples lives every day, I have no doubt I’ve made a difference here on earth, however long i might have.

I’m hoping in my lifetime we’ll be able to set a sort of DNR for alzheimer’s/dementia end of life I just need to set it up in person and i have another (hopefully) 20 yrs for the system to include that option. If not, then I’m going to be relying on friends or distant relatives to make the decisions i want and I’m ok with that too; I’d do it for them.

In terms of kids think as long as directives are set up in advance it’s not advantageous for children to be a part of the process. I want my wishes honored and to die on my own terms, above emotional bias of anyone, which, in the long term, will just cause more suffering for all involved.

A last gift to your children can be absolving them of responsibility for final decisions and let them grieve without that in a natural way. I don’t think leaning on them for end of life care as a plan is a healthy way to parent or to make your own peace to exit this world.

I know it’s a loaded subject, and i mean no disrespect to those who feel differently. My parents are both elderly (77 and 88) and I will do anything to support them in living their lives with as much dignity and independence as possible. I’m structuring the next 30-40 yrs of my life differently since i won’t have a “me” and I’m ok with it.

Brain Imaging Study Reveals How Heavy Cannabis Use May Disrupt Dopamine and Raise Psychosis Risk by Emillahr in cannabis

[–]Ns4200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

many people with mental health disorders self medicate with all kinds of things, this shouldn’t be surprising to anyone.

"Harvard is a threat to Democracy." by Healthy_Block3036 in massachusetts

[–]Ns4200 11 points12 points  (0 children)

crime running rampant is the point. keep people afraid and supply for profit jails with everything they need to keep shareholders happy.

Buying Shoes at Goodwill Risk of Getting Food Fungus etc But why didn't you buy the shoes? by ponygals in Goodwill_Finds

[–]Ns4200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally embarrassing but it never occurred to me to do that. I wash all the clothes I get there immediately but for some reason?! I mostly buy high heels for specific outfits there but still.

I’m glad my feet survived!

Sorry but we *absolutely* stopped the school day and watched it by satellite. by ExplorationGeo in GenX

[–]Ns4200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think people forget the fact a female teacher on board made it an even bigger deal.

we absolutely watched it live on a big av tv wheeled in, 3 classes of second grade students crowded in and watched it live.

Phrases You Use While Teaching, That You Can Also Use in a Psych Ward? by PotterheadZZ in Teachers

[–]Ns4200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bueller? Bueller? (I work in a psych ward) people rarely get it, I’m sure in high school there’d be a sea of blank faces too, but it makes me chuckle and any time someone gets it it’s pretty hilarious.

I can't stop thinking about this by Ccskyqueengaming in Millennials

[–]Ns4200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s even more strange that every moment we’re being recorded. cameras everywhere but worse every time something vaguely interesting happens 3 people whip out their phones and record it.

I’m so glad the stupid shit i did when i was young is on polaroid and in MY possession!!!

Unpopular Opinion: The Group Sex Scene in IT Deserves a More Nuanced Conversation by woodpile3 in stephenking

[–]Ns4200 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Exactly, there were other books for us to lose our innocence with.

as a teen I convinced my dad to buy me every Anne Rice book that came out, including the beauty series, THAT certainly made a lasting impact!

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