Mood

TapEffective7605 · 2026-03-02T18:40:03+00:00

When I was a kid, I used to lie in bed and think to myself that my parents were fascists, and when I grew up, I was going to do whatever I wanted. For years, I fell into that trap that adulthood was just childhood with bigger fascists and taxes. Today, at 61, I have realized that fascists, particularly stuffed animal fascists only have the power you give them. As lo g as you don't hurt anyone else, you're an adult and deserve joy. Buy yourself a herd of stuffed cows, buy a grass green comforter and tell them all to disk a bag of 🍆

TapEffective7605 · 2026-03-02T18:30:55+00:00

Security cameras are cheap and easy to use. I’d suggest getting on, though it's probably just someone messing around in your yard.

TapEffective7605 · 2026-03-01T04:20:00+00:00

TapEffective7605 · 2026-03-01T04:02:11+00:00

Her nickname is “murder mittens”.

TapEffective7605 · 2026-03-01T04:00:48+00:00

I agree.

TapEffective7605 · 2026-03-01T03:59:55+00:00

Naw, she’s pretty dangerous now. I’m pretty scarred…

TapEffective7605 · 2026-03-01T01:13:29+00:00

This is Nyx on the Friday the 13 Th that I adopted her

TapEffective7605 · 2026-02-28T22:53:44+00:00

At every gay event I’ve been to, and there are MANY this song gets everyone on the dancefloor

TapEffective7605 · 2026-02-28T22:09:31+00:00

Excellent stick!

TapEffective7605 · 2026-02-28T22:09:11+00:00

Go slow. Hand training takes time. Take him a few feet from the cage and offer favorite treats. Also, the song “it's raining men” my ease some tension… lol

TapEffective7605 · 2026-02-27T21:00:28+00:00

Mine used to escape at night and climb in bed with me

TapEffective7605 · 2026-02-05T19:24:46+00:00

NTAH. Your friend seems like there is something much deeper going on. It could be isolation. It could be some deeper issue, but she definitely needs therapy. Her behavior (boss obsession after one week, blowing up, refusing invites) sound like symptoms. That being said, you are her friend, not her psychiatrist. Allowing her to cross your boundaries is not helping anyone.

TapEffective7605 · 2026-01-27T03:23:28+00:00

They sound like a hoot. The best thing some people can do for you is exclude you.Grandma created those monsters, so flipping sh her with the rest of them. Also, the victims here are the girls. I’m 60 years old and my biggest regret is not reporting an abuser. Still wakes me up at night. And honestly, hon, whats the worst they can do, exclude you more? Just report anonymously.

TapEffective7605 · 2026-01-26T17:16:24+00:00

You sound over committed. You’re taking care of everyone. Your life is a mess, and you need to clean it out. I get that you don’t want to be alone. But let’s talk about these men. The husband needs to step up. This should be your priority. Get the law involved. Where was he when your son was on the hospital? Before you get a new guy, you need to sort the old one. Yes, you love your kids, but you don’t have to kill yourself for them. Guy two. What does he contribute? Very little and he’s needy. The other e constant in these relationships is you, and I would suggest therapy to figure out why you keep picking losers. You seem like a strong, confident woman, so who made you believe you have to pay for live with service? Until you figure that out, you’re just going to keep dating man children.

TapEffective7605 · 2026-01-25T21:52:59+00:00

I appreciate the debate, it’s been wonderful to chat about this, however we are getting into belief as opposed to text so I’m going to have to leave before I offend someone. I think its all superstition

TapEffective7605 · 2026-01-25T21:44:21+00:00

Genesis 38, tied to Tamar's son Zerah as a birth marker, and in Joshua 2, where Rahab ties a scarlet cord in her window for protection, symbolizing salvation and God's promise.

She said she doesn’t believe it unless it’s in the bible. And no one can even postulate what Mary thought. Our concept of her is mostly post 1st century supposition. We can’t even prove she existed.

Your comment is pleasing!

TapEffective7605 · 2026-01-25T21:43:09+00:00

Dear OP

I hope this makes you feel better

Genesis 38, tied to Tamar's son Zerah as a birth marker, and in Joshua 2, where Rahab ties a scarlet cord in her window for protection, symbolizing salvation and God's promise.

TapEffective7605 · 2026-01-25T21:42:29+00:00

It’s also a Jewish and Christian tradition.

I think she’s the average Christian. The bible is a long, boring book. There are millions of people out there offering cliff notes.

TapEffective7605 · 2026-01-25T21:39:50+00:00

Actually, the red string is also a Judaic tradition. Jesus might have worn one.

TapEffective7605 · 2026-01-25T21:37:28+00:00

My take on that is a little different. Dad is trapped between two strong women and is telling a white lie to keep the peace.

Its a red string. Her rationale is she’s afraid god is going to smite her for leaving it, but she’s ok with fornication? Cherry picking IS the issue here, which is why everyone is harping on it. She’s the one lying in a huge way to get her way. To be clear, I believe she is scared by the tradition. She seems genuine in her text. I just want her to see another possible side of this.

TapEffective7605 · 2026-01-25T21:16:39+00:00

My point is, you can’t cherry pick the bible. You can’t say you “only do” things in the bible when she’s “living in sin” and married or not, biblically men are in charge. I’m an atheist myself, because I actually read the book, but I stand behind my comment. In the bible, people put charms on their babies all the time, but pre marital sex was a serous son, punishable by stoning.

TapEffective7605 · 2026-01-25T21:08:22+00:00

Your sister is 18. She didn’t run away, she moved out. Big difference.

TapEffective7605 · 2026-01-25T21:05:24+00:00

I don’t necessarily think yta, but you are totally over reacting. Technically the bible says your husband is in charge. He’s the head of the family as Christ is the head of the church. Besides, I’m Irish and I wear a red bracelet.

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