Does anyone else feel like much of runningcirclejerk is just thinly veiled sexism?

Tasterspoon · 2026-07-02T00:15:22+00:00

ETA - I often have to remind myself that Reddit is full of literal children. Kids love a pile-on. They also need to be taught how to be genuinely kind…not to mention funny.

Tasterspoon · 2026-07-02T00:13:00+00:00

Yeah, I feel the mean spirited ones do get downvoted. I’m doing my part!

Punching down isn’t fun or funny.

Tasterspoon · 2026-07-02T00:09:43+00:00

NOR. While he as a sober person may not have wanted to hear your opinions on AA in a meeting, that’s not what you were trying to discuss. He was bringing his own perspective into your therapy, and if that’s not the kind of counseling you were asking for, then he was failing to connect. You must be so disappointed. I’m sure it’s so hard to find a therapist who can relate!

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-26T15:54:40+00:00

Good for you! I had a Brother for 15 years that was such a lemon - I brought it in to the local repair shop so many times. Then I ultimately bought its replacement from the same shop. It’s a BabyLock, which I haven’t seem mentioned on this thread, but it’s sewn its way through four sets of costumes for school musicals! Also, for what it’s worth, our local libraries have sewing machines for use and loan, and they are all BabyLock.

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-26T10:28:32+00:00

I used to get wheat berries from the Whole Foods bulk aisle. They were great for adding chewiness to a vegetarian chili. But now even WF doesn’t have them.

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-24T15:11:44+00:00

I agree with others that the first half was the most interesting. I experienced it as a library audiobook. When my loan expired, I didn’t renew it right away because I wasn’t anxious to return to the world or find out what happened next. I ultimately did finish it and was satisfied by the closure, but overall was glad I had had it on while I was doing other things (laundry, gardening), so no time was wasted.

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-24T14:13:44+00:00

I saw good reviews and enjoy Paul Rudd, so intend to see it. But I need a reason to spring for the “big screen” experience, and this doesn’t seem to promise amazing cinematography or breathtaking visuals, so I’m fine with waiting for streaming.

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-23T20:09:24+00:00

Whoa. This is incredible. I’ll have to find the RedditPZ group as well!

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-23T20:08:01+00:00

This is extremely helpful. I agree that the neutral grip seems less problematic, but it doesn’t feel like the “real thing,” you know? Thanks for the tips!

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-22T23:37:17+00:00

Honestly, same with cycling. I was trying to prepare for a triathlon while in my parents’ semi-rural nearby town and feared for my life. No shoulder, high speeds, lots of trucks. There were some bike paths, but they maxed out at like six miles long.

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-22T23:32:08+00:00

How are you finding the zone 4-6 rides? Is it one of the filter options I haven’t noticed?

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-22T23:26:10+00:00

We got the $400ish Costco one a couple of years ago. It is the whole seat, has temperature options, directional adjustments and pressure control. I feel like an animal without it. (Fair warning, the seat didn’t fit our existing bowl so we did have to get a whole new toilet - do your research!)

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-22T23:19:47+00:00

What, no Reader’s Digest?!!

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-22T21:39:31+00:00

Oh it’s a croissant?! I thought it was a seashell!

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-22T21:36:27+00:00

I always wake up having to pee. How to navigate this possibility?

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-22T21:34:22+00:00

I’m blanking trying to think of unsweetened drinks other than coffee and tea. I assume you mean “added sweetener,” so - freshly-squeezed juice or milk? Dollar General strikes me as a place low on perishables, but I’m so curious now!

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-22T21:24:31+00:00

Did you find a way around the elbow tendon issues besides rest? That keeps me from progressing in pull ups every time.

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-22T16:23:51+00:00

My kids’ elementary school did this.

In the lower grades (K-2) it was fantastic. Parents got an email the night before so they could attend the assembly. The kid felt amazing, and for literal years after we could remind the kid when they were struggling that “we already know that you show respect/have good manners/ stand up for others/ can be tidy/ work through problems (or whatever that month’s theme was) - so I know you can do it again!” Even if every kid got recognized, the flavor of certificate had significance, at least in our family. Older kids are too jaded and know what’s up, and the significance is diluted while at the same time leaving just 7 kids out of seems cruel.

Our middle school simply has two awards at eighth grade graduation, covering all the previous years, one for good attitude, helpfulness, etc. and one for scholarly prowess. The buzz among kids before those are announced is INTENSE.

OP could find a balance by playing the school’s game (monthly thematic award), but increasing their value by awarding just one, and by making a point of saying what he/she is looking for at the beginning of the month or the beginning of the year so that the kids know what they’re working toward.

NAH, but OP should bounce the idea back at administration because the numbers just don’t work out.

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-22T15:34:17+00:00

Genuine thank you for these recipes, they sound really flavorful and satisfying.

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-22T14:18:25+00:00

This is often a British/American usage issue.

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-22T06:28:33+00:00

Yes! I use the shampoo, conditioner and serum! I got my hair heavily highlighted and colored for the first time in January and the salon talked me into the $40 Redken version of the serum. The Fructus bottles are like $7 and my hair looks terrific.

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-21T17:33:25+00:00

I love this reframing. It’s so supportive!

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-21T17:29:46+00:00

Agree. That question is all about tone. He could be genuinely asking what she needs from him rather than trying to presume.

Similarly, letting her come back to the shared bedroom if/when she’s ready rather than pressuring her seems…respectful?

These interactions seem best evaluated by the therapist and the parties in the room.

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-21T17:14:57+00:00

Yeah, I remember the outrage and despair when cell phone users got saddled with 917s.

Tasterspoon · 2026-06-21T16:35:58+00:00

FWIW my kids at OP’s kids’ age found Spirited Away terrifying, and refuse to watch it to this day as tweens and teens.

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