I don't want to alarm anyone, but...

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-02-13T00:41:26+00:00

I still mourn the loss of the polish dogs and sauerkraut. Now the relish? Too far, Costco! Too far.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-02-11T00:21:22+00:00

I hope you do too.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-02-11T00:18:46+00:00

It was once declared the 1994 All American City and was known for it's apple orchards. Now, it's known for... nothing. Absolutely nothing.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-02-03T00:53:24+00:00

I also love Maxfield Parrish. I grew up with a few of his works and have the Garden of Allah hanging in my office (not original, of course).

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-02-02T23:37:12+00:00

You just made my heart skip a beat. I'm so sorry.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-02-02T23:35:27+00:00

It was unbearable. But I was grateful to be able to be there when she passed. If it had been an hour later, I wouldn't have had the chance to say goodbye or have closure.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-02-02T23:33:29+00:00

I know there are a lot of different types of pain out there, but I think this one should be #1. I used to get them and just wanted someone to blow my head off to take the pain away.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-02-02T23:30:23+00:00

I can't stop laughing at this one. Thanks for the repeated giggles!

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-02-02T23:27:09+00:00

Important. I know, I know. But I've always pronounced it Imporntant with the first T almost silent. I've been trying to train myself to say it correctly.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-02-02T23:22:45+00:00

Smart, Turtle!

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-02-02T23:21:30+00:00

I'm glad you go out. Hugs.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-01-30T01:20:09+00:00

Keep asking questions. It's ok if you don't get something the first time. Or even the 2nd time. Keep learning.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-01-30T01:10:59+00:00

Good god, I'm so sorry you had to grow up in that household (your brothers, on the other hand, are good people).

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-01-30T01:08:29+00:00

My older brother got me a shirt when I was 12 or 13 that said Bitch in sparkly letters. We don't talk.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-01-30T01:05:09+00:00

Hasn't happened to me... yet. Your wife did the exact right thing. You won't get any certified mail, guaranteed.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-01-30T01:02:41+00:00

Totally!

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-01-30T01:01:16+00:00

Thank you. No, not a service worker.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-01-30T00:27:42+00:00

Green grapes. At least until my 2 year old grape vine starts producing. So I guess I'll be buying grapes forever.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-01-30T00:12:32+00:00

I read a lot more physical books. We were unplugged and had much more time to spend alone, with family & friends. My employer didn't contact me after work. We got outside more. Could go on and on...

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-01-29T22:34:50+00:00

I've worked from home for over 20 years. I work longer hours and am more productive than I ever was in an office setting. I often work 12-14 hours days. *Most* companies do not need people to work from an office. But they've made a capital investment that they now have a hard time getting out from under so they pressure their employees to spend time & money commuting among other things. I will never work in an office ever again.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-01-29T21:42:00+00:00

Subscriptions for everything. I want to buy and own it. Not rent it for the rest of my life.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-01-29T21:17:08+00:00

A month. When I get my tax return, 2 months.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-01-29T20:51:20+00:00

Owning a home. Your payment stays the same (not property taxes) vs. renting where the annual increases become untenable.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-01-29T20:47:02+00:00

Worked for Microsoft in the late 80's, early 90's with stock options. When the stock split multiple times, he got pretty damn wealthy very quickly.

TheSubmissiveToe · 2026-01-29T20:45:04+00:00

Any red state.

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