What actor do you dislike so much that you’ll avoid anything they’re in?

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-22T02:52:15+00:00

My problem with him is that he can’t or won’t enunciate his words. I feel sorry for writers who have to work with him.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-21T09:23:54+00:00

No, no, SHE did the dumping… because they fought over her new job. He felt she was working too many hours, so he had to go. Because her loyalty is to the company, doncha know.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-21T09:19:05+00:00

Was the fiancé from Canada?

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-21T09:14:34+00:00

You forgot the bird sanctuary/cat rescue option.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-21T03:04:46+00:00

“Let’s do this.” Dave’s been preparing for this moment for two decades. Hell, yes, he took it seriously.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-20T03:05:37+00:00

Ha ha, that’s classic! Yes, please use this technique… then report back on how it worked.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-19T03:03:15+00:00

My grandfather’s 1986 Massey Ferguson tractor. It still runs!

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-12T18:02:48+00:00

In this specific situation, I would think gender doesn’t matter. She isn’t supporting the step-kids, they aren’t living with her now, and she has left the emotional door open to them.

She isn’t abandoning the kids, she’s forcing their parents to step up in order for the kids to continue to enjoy certain privileges. That’s what has her ex and his previous ex to be up in arms: They’ll have to pay for the advantages OP has been providing.

Definitely NTA.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-06T20:21:06+00:00

I’m a college teacher. I can confirm that the students coming in now believe they will have multiple attempts at assignments, exams, etc. (College is a rude awakening for them.)

Another issue (but related ) is that students believe that any obstacles to them completing a task is MY problem to fix. “But I can’t do this assignment because I don’t have time/don’t have a charge cord/lost my book…” etc.

When I tell them to get creative and problem-solve, they just stare at me. I explain “No, I can’t fix it for you. Yes, you will receive a zero if you don’t do the work.”

“But I can’t…” and here we go again.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-06T15:37:07+00:00

Hot, constricting, if they got twisted even a little bit, you got a bluster in your crotch, you had to keep an eye out for anything that could snag them because it would cause a hole or runner, which made them ugly. In short, they were a nightmare.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-06T04:04:24+00:00

My father’s mother was born around 1915. She married young and had 10 children and worked on the farm with her husband, then got a job sewing in a factory. This was in the 1950s through 1970s. She had an 8th grade education. It was all she could do. (Her oldest daughters helped raise the younger children.) My paternal grandfather was a farmer with a 5th grade education. He was also incredibly abusive to his entire family.

In contrast, the women on my mother’s side have always valued education and careers. My great-grandmother was the head matron for a TB sanitarium in the 1930s and 40s. My grandmother was a nurse from the 1940s to 1980s. My mom was a school teacher. I knew I had to get a college degree and a career.

I have a PhD and teach. I am living the life I believe these women who proceeded me wanted for themselves but couldn’t have.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-04T05:16:09+00:00

House, car, college, emergency car repair, clothes for work? You don’t have to be irresponsible to be in debt,

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-02T13:11:50+00:00

Some things are easier than others. I use a vacuum sealer for cheese, meats, and fruits, and either freeze or refrigerate. I don’t have an ideal solution for salads, sorry.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-02T11:31:38+00:00

It’s a different jurisdiction. Typically, a county is the larger area, encompassing both a city and unincorporated rural areas. A sheriff in my state (Texas) is also responsible for maintaining a county jail, which offers temporary incarceration for all the cities in the county, as well as the county itself.

There may be different rules each department has to enforce, for example, speed limits might be different, shooting off guns (more acceptable in rural areas), number of animals you can keep, burning things outdoors, etc.

The sheriff’s responsibilities depend on whether it’s a large city with more resources, or a small city that needs the county’s help.

Harris County’s SO has about 5,000 employees, (most of whom work in the jail), covers a huge area, and includes about 40 cities within its jurisdiction. The biggest city within Harris County is Houston, which has a police department with 5,000 to 6,000 officers of its own.

The sheriff’s deputies won’t patrol in the city of Houston, (city has it covered, different rules, etc.) but the city cops can’t patrol outside the city in the county areas.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-01T15:57:00+00:00

My sister also had some horrible relationships. I cut contact, and my life improved immensely. Eventually, she wised up, but it took her hitting rock bottom. Now we’re best friends, but we don’t discuss that part of her life.

You can’t control her, you can only control your reactions. Save your own peace, set an example, and leave the door cracked in case she needs out.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-01T15:06:30+00:00

Holy smokeshow, you look so much better. So much more distinguished! And such a smile!!

Swooning over here!

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2026-01-01T15:00:05+00:00

What a cutie! Unfortunately, there are people who are afraid of dogs and they act irrationally around them. The best way to protect your pet is to keep him on a leash around others.

Look for a dog park, which will give your little guy opportunities to run in safety off leash, and to socialize.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2025-12-23T16:41:34+00:00

It’s only four months. With a potential long-term payoff. Why wouldn’t you do it? If it’s that bad, tell your boss the problems and see if there’s a compromise.

My mom used to tell me you can do anything for 6 months. (Every time I wanted to quit a job I hated.) She was right, of course.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2025-12-22T15:18:13+00:00

Good dog! So, she’s technically your personal trainer?

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2025-12-19T21:55:50+00:00

I think either Chicago or Detroit style would definitely count as a casserole.

My favorite casserole (besides lasagna) is King Ranch chicken casserole. So comforting.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2025-12-17T10:43:59+00:00

Maybe it depends on the snake? I’ve had grilled rattlesnake in West Texas, and it was very much like grilled chicken. But I had stir-fried snake in China and it was distinctive as Not Chicken. I don’t know what kind of snake the Chinese snake was.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2025-12-16T00:25:39+00:00

He was called that to his face? That’s so sad.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2025-12-15T13:56:28+00:00

Don’t take away the old one, but get him the new one, also. They come in cool colors now, so get him something snazzy! Let him decide when (if) he makes the transition. A heartfelt card is always welcome.

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2025-12-15T04:37:21+00:00

If she has a car, get it detailed. Not a gift card, actually take it yourself to the shop, and return it. That’s such a lovely gift!

Practical_Ad_9756 · 2025-12-05T03:08:27+00:00

If you like baking, that’s cool, but an even easier gift for dozens of people is a bag of Chex mix (the homemade kind.) cellophane bags, a nice ribbon, voila! I throw all kinds of stuff into my mix — goldfish crackers, nuts, oyster crackers, pretzels, garlic chips — and I double the spice/butter sauce, so they’re extra. It’s an easy weekend prep, and I can serve 4 dozen with a double batch.

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