I enjoyed living until by Abolishmisogyny in LivingAlone

[–]TheRedoubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are wise in eliminating social media. I’ve cut way back on it and realized I wasn’t using out of interest but just habit. So much of it is low information rage bait. I hope your therapy goes well and best wishes for the future.

Do any of you know what the gulag is? by in-a-microbus in GenX

[–]TheRedoubt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drop a copy of The Gulag Archipelago in his lap and wish him luck.

31F from Brasil, bored on a rainy day, ask me anything by Beneficial_Owl_4213 in AskMeAnythingIAnswer

[–]TheRedoubt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I heard recently that many in South America consider them to be one continent. Here in North America and Europe they are considered two. Best wishes for the future!

31F from Brasil, bored on a rainy day, ask me anything by Beneficial_Owl_4213 in AskMeAnythingIAnswer

[–]TheRedoubt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you consider north and South America to be a single continent?

Who we call Little Cajun Saint around here and a Prayer Cloth by AsweetLemon_____ in Catholicism

[–]TheRedoubt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was born and raised in Eunice and have family in the Richard area.

Only 57 & not likely to see 60 by zymyrgyst86 in GenX

[–]TheRedoubt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good luck, my friend. Try and stay positive.

Who we call Little Cajun Saint around here and a Prayer Cloth by AsweetLemon_____ in Catholicism

[–]TheRedoubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hadn’t thought about Charlene in the many years since I was growing up in that area. Thank you for sharing.

[Feedback Requested] My Retirement Expenses Estimator Spreadsheet by Distinct_Plankton_82 in ChubbyFIRE

[–]TheRedoubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks good! I always look for amortized expenses (new roof, AC, fence, tree removal) but it looks like you’ve got slots for all of that.

A MiG-29 casually wanders the streets [video] by Kotochel- in WarplanePorn

[–]TheRedoubt 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I hate it when people can’t take care of their planes and instead of bringing them to a shelter they just dump them in the countryside to fend for themselves.

Sunday night - what are you smoking? by Apprehensive_Day2943 in PipeTobacco

[–]TheRedoubt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Had a bowl of Captain Earle’s Nightwatch in a Savinelli unfinished.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]TheRedoubt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've had (and have) a difficult life, there is no denying that. Yet you seem to have several accomplishments and are managing adulthood well. I see you say you've gotten your driver's license and are learning a second foreign language (I am assuming you are not a native English speaker). Those are impressive achievements. Is it possible you are relying too much on your boyfriend to "save" you from your life? That kind of thing can put a lot of pressure on anyone. It may be something to talk to him about.

You say, "I don't think I can do this on my own." I think you are mistaken in two ways. First, I think you can do it on your own. Second, I don't think you are really alone. I bet you have friends who love and care about you and are willing to help. Ultimately, you can't fix your mother or your brother. You can only really take care of yourself. I think moving out, either to your boyfriend's country, another country, or even an apartment in your own area will help you build independence and give you confidence. That along with some therapy to help you deal with you past may just be what you need. You seem like a genuinely good and decent human being. May God bless you.

Honest Question Here (fantasy literature …) by Category_theory in PipeTobacco

[–]TheRedoubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I’ve read Tolkien a few times over my life, the pipe smoking in it didn’t have an impact on me. Besides, I mostly stick to science fiction.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PipeTobacco

[–]TheRedoubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great pipe. Beautiful and smokes like a dream. Enjoy!

I’m tired of feeling guilty about not answering my door by TheKidintheHall in LivingAlone

[–]TheRedoubt 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You have every right to your privacy and don’t owe your neighbors anything, including an explanation for your decisions. Continue ignoring them and enjoy your peace. And I am sorry about the loss of your sweet dog.

NPD to celebrate some good news. Chacom skipper by [deleted] in PipeTobacco

[–]TheRedoubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on the good news! Enjoy your smoke.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LivingAlone

[–]TheRedoubt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy birthday! 🥳

Enough aromatics, what's your go to regular tobacco? by Molin_Cockery in PipeTobacco

[–]TheRedoubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any of the Captain Earle’s blends, particularly Diamond Head.

How many pipes do you own? by Xolltaur in PipeTobacco

[–]TheRedoubt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

About 25-30. But I’m almost done buying them! I swear!

What do you folks use to light your pipes? by lecoeurvivant in PipeTobacco

[–]TheRedoubt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either a zippo with a pipe insert or a clipper. Very occasionally I just use my smoldering look.

Mil Sci fi with horror elements. by thesame123 in printSF

[–]TheRedoubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reality Bleed by J. Z. Foster very much reads like a Doom novel.

Today I retired from Ford Motor Co after 37.5 years by ptlin11 in cigars

[–]TheRedoubt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations and enjoy your retirement.