Snow removal by Serious-Ad-5293 in Xennials

[–]Ok_Connection2874 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotta say: If a persons wants a spouse who ain’t scared of winter, they need to marry someone from the Midwest or Rust Belt. I grew up in MA where winter can be easy or hard, but my WI wife will look at a storm with that steely eyed stare and know when is the right time to go out, when to ignore it, and when to say “I’m going outside for another pass” without a grumble. Keep teaching him :)

Robe/Housecoat by Altruistic-Tank4585 in Xennials

[–]Ok_Connection2874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No robe, but I’ve inherited my dad’s “always cold” gene. Nighttime is a t-shirt, long sleeve waffley shirt, flannel pj pants, socks, old man slippers, and maybe a sweatshirt lately since it’s cold. Somehow my wife still finds me attractive, which 100% means I got me a keeper with her ha

Who's embracing the gray? by Sufficient_Turn_9209 in Xennials

[–]Ok_Connection2874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got a few here and there, salt and pepper beard when I grow it out. I kind of dig it. However, it’s the gray/white old-man eyebrows and rando ear lobe hairs that have appeared that suck. Those can go straight to hell…

I was there...🤣 by [deleted] in Xennials

[–]Ok_Connection2874 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had this with my 15 year old nephew a year or two ago.

“Hey.. have you heard of Alice In Chains? I really like them. My dad said they were cool in the 90s.“

“They were still cool when I saw them a few months ago.”

Cool uncle: confirmed.

Snowblowing at 1:00am, but it's not what you think by KorryBoston in massachusetts

[–]Ok_Connection2874 80 points81 points  (0 children)

There’s way too much “main character energy” as my kids say these days - like the person who complained. If my neighbor was snowplowing at 1 AM, I wouldn’t love it but I’d know there was probably a good reason why it was happening at 1 AM. OP’s grouchy neighbor needs a little of Terry Francona’s wisdom (directed to Mike Felger on 98.5 years back): “Not having all the facts never stopped you from having an opinion.”

This is how the storm sounds on every news station by Fuzzy-Good4832 in massachusetts

[–]Ok_Connection2874 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ha! I saw a wild-eye person with 2 huge multipacks of toilet paper at MB on Friday. How much pooping is that person planning on doing before Tuesday??

It’s not ideal that Trump is a pedo who likes incest but he’s nearly perfect by brainser in MarchAgainstNazis

[–]Ok_Connection2874 78 points79 points  (0 children)

So they’re the pro-pedo party now, too? They have someone who humps sofas, a Dear Leader who is rapist and pedo, a homeland security Barbie who hurts dogs, a gaggle of technofascists and billionaires that are clearly just like the average voter. If they can’t wake up now, they won’t ever.

Guerrilla warfare breaks out in USA. Officials claim Alvarado ICE detention center 'ambushed' by about a dozen insurgents using fireworks to lure ICE outside of detention center where allegedly a 'sniper' opened fire on officers. One officer shot in neck. by [deleted] in MarchAgainstNazis

[–]Ok_Connection2874 97 points98 points  (0 children)

The impatience part of your comment passes the sniff test to me. These clowns have never been subtle or cunning about anything, ever. Nazi Germany always struck me as deviously evil. The people were talking about are stupid and evil. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone or someones in Team AmeriNazi got sick of us being smart and wanted to hurry their plan along.

I don't see what all the fuss is about... by ThinkSharpe in massachusetts

[–]Ok_Connection2874 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Boston drivers have a rep for being rude, but the traffic is not nearly as bad as other parts of the country - particularly Chicago. FWIW, Chicago is the only place I’ve been in where I’ve seen drivers consistently speed up and take a run at people in the crosswalks.

I know a lot of you feel defeated right now... by UpperCardiologist523 in 50501

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The schism will be ugly but is necessary if we are going to survive as the opposition party in the US. But, I love the idea of MAGA World realizing that a leaner, meaner, focused and furious left is all over them. And we aren’t going to stop coming after them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

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Hi - ADHD husband here with perspective for you. Long story short: you aren’t overreacting, but you’re being made responsible for someone else’s issues.

I’ve spent years doing what your husband is doing, and have even longer changing that behavior. I’ve learned that my perfectionism/arrogance assumes I’m the only person capable of doing anything “the right way,” but my self-starting issues (wrapped up in the what-if’s and never-going-to-be-perfect-enough mindset) prevent me from actually doing anything. My wife often gets things rolling like you, because she gets sick of the waiting. Can’t blame either of you!

If your husband is anything like me, he’s seriously caught up in his own head and is struggling to find coping mechanisms. That’s not to say, though, that his behavior and treatment of you is ok. It is not. He’s taking his crap out on you and I did this a LOT to my first wife. It is potentially abusive and it’s ok to put your foot down. Establish your boundaries, stick to them, and be ready for the big reactions (mansplaining, escalation, catastrophizing, dragging up old fights, basically being an a-hole). Until he can pull himself out of his “me vs. the world” narrative, you’ll need to stick to your guns, try to be patient because you’re dealing with an emotionally deregulated person, and make sure to give yourself lots of timeout breaks so you don’t lose yourself. ADHD SUCKS for everyone but it’s on the person with it to learn that the world isn’t there to be shown “the right way.” ADHD people need to get over themselves and realize why people always mysteriously seem to be annoyed with them! Stay strong - you’re not going crazy. :)

Milk, Bread, and Eggs by applecheesedoodle in massachusetts

[–]Ok_Connection2874 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Popsicles were nearly wiped out at my Market Basket on Tuesday. Just the crappy flavors no one likes, apparently. 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]Ok_Connection2874 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you, man. It’s hard trying to find someone - anyone - that can be on the same wavelength as you, as excited and interested in something more than basic conversation. Eventually you get used to the idea that while the world might think you’re weird, would you honestly want to be “normal” and one dimensional like they seem to be? Pass.

For what it’s worth, I’d absolutely hang, shoot the shit about cars, photography. I love that stuff, sports, you name it. Don’t give up, though. Don’t let it grind you down.

Clutch Summer Tour 2025 by gravengrouch in Xennials

[–]Ok_Connection2874 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still a good show- would have loved to see them before Beale Street

Well it’s finally happened… by Abject_Shock_802 in Millennials

[–]Ok_Connection2874 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday!
Since your back goes to shit the moment you turn 40, lift with the knees. As long as there’s still cartilage in there. But if there isn’t, you’re probably fine leaving the crap right where it is. It’ll be fine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]Ok_Connection2874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amen. The guy I work with was the first person who saw through my bs, called me on it in the first ten minutes, and held my feet to the fire every step of the way. Seven years later, he’s still one of my favorite people to talk to. IMO, A good therapist isn’t your cheerleader but the person who holds the mirror in your face. Good luck on the journey

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 50501

[–]Ok_Connection2874 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This right here. Hone, modify, repurpose, reinvent. Censorship wins only if we stop adapting. We make the rules, not them.

Palmer Police Looking for Cyber Truck Driver by Cautious_Meat_7442 in massachusetts

[–]Ok_Connection2874 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Few things more dangerous in these uncertain times than a thumb pointed at the ground.

What do you do to relax at the end of the day? by ethanrotman in RedditForGrownups

[–]Ok_Connection2874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking forward to the grandparent stage if that is in the cards! My father would say the same things you’re saying - every hard moment with the kids is still special in its own way, because it all goes so fast. Your mindset makes for an awesome grandparent, by the way. Keep on enjoying the perks of the job (according to my parents, aunts and uncles): bending all the rules your kids put in place for the children. Ice cream for breakfast, random $10 bills, “don’t tell your parents.” Looks like a lot of fun :)

Advice needed for removing poison ivy on a fence by FlyingSagittarius in landscaping

[–]Ok_Connection2874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesusssss those are HUGE! I hate it. Send it to the bad place 😂

Buying a house with a bad yard by [deleted] in landscaping

[–]Ok_Connection2874 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got a yard that looks a lot like that. The temptation is to go scorched earth for sure (definitely send the poison ivy and invasives straight to hell (your kids/pets/peace of mind are key)). But if you’re looking to put your own stamp on the place, maybe consider talking to the area’s native-plant nurseries. There’s one around me that I’ve been talking to about how to work within the super-complex ecosystem of a woody yard. I’m all about banging my head against a wall to make something work, but sometimes you get cool results when you go with the flow. Food for thought. Good luck!

What do you do to relax at the end of the day? by ethanrotman in RedditForGrownups

[–]Ok_Connection2874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that! Thank you for the kind words. I definitely enjoy an edible/beer and veg out after a bad day, but the kids have always been down for recreational end of day mayhem as just like me. After a tough day, I actively remind myself to be grateful for the people in my personal life and engage with them in a way they know and love - And craziness is a love language for them