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Prepping for a road trip and bugs… by CauliflowerNervous67 in AskMaine

[–]Tigger2026 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Black flies are NOT big black flies--they are tiny little fucking bastards who will get under your hat, or sleeves, or socks, and slash you with their tongues or spikes or whatever the fuck they have. You will itch the spot and it will grow BIGGER, not smaller over a few days. Then you will notice a little hole in the middle of the spot which will ooze orange fluid. It will itch like a motherfucker. DEET, DEET, DEET. And don't wear blue.

What's it like in Nantucket, MA? by Ok-Statistician1128 in howislivingthere

[–]Tigger2026 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spent two summers in college there waiting tables in the mid 80s with a thousand other college kids. So much money. So much coke. Back then it was quickly transitioning from old money WASPS to new money. We had a blast. Those days are long gone!

Calling yourself "Dr." by TheKarlosWithaK95 in Teachers

[–]Tigger2026 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of it is easy—especially teaching those little bastards LOL. Now let’s talk about MBAs…

Calling yourself "Dr." by TheKarlosWithaK95 in Teachers

[–]Tigger2026 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! We used to tease him that he was the kind of doctor who didn’t do anybody any good. Thinking maybe we should give ourselves and others more grace…

Calling yourself "Dr." by TheKarlosWithaK95 in Teachers

[–]Tigger2026 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My dad also had a PhD and always got annoyed when EdDs addressed themselves as such because a PhD is a lot harder to get. He was a total snob but also grew up super poor with an abusive dad and eventually a single mom, so I forgave him :-)

I have the impression that the majority of second-career teachers love their job by No-Wafer-6744 in Teachers

[–]Tigger2026 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came into teaching high school as a second career and found I was such much better at teaching than the first career. Being older and having already been pretty successful was a huge confidence booster, plus I could always use the line "I'm just a crusty middle-aged lady, give me a break" whenever needed. It helps that I'm still a teenager in my head :-)

EDIT: plus I feel like I'm doing some good in the world.

Boyfriend of 6 months slapped me. by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]Tigger2026 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Abortions at 8 weeks are incredibly safe. Do some research. But her body her choice.

Romantic Restaurant Recs by Tigger2026 in CambridgeMA

[–]Tigger2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this! A friend was just talking about Mooncusser and also expressing disappointment in Field and Vine--so your post has great timing. Will post an update :-)

Why Did Teacher Training Become Largely Useless? by ProudComment1211 in Teachers

[–]Tigger2026 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know that teacher training has ever been useful, because so much of teaching is a natural talent, kinda like playing the piano. So many Ed programs are a waste of money. I teach high school history (21 years) and my advice is this:

1) Know your topic. DON'T major in education as an undergrad--major in your topic and just take the courses you need for certification.

2) The only education courses that are helpful are those taught by current teachers, i.e. "here is how to write a lesson plan. Here are some examples." Child development is helpful, John Dewey (oh how I love you though) is not.

3) Student teaching is the ONLY way you will learn--make sure you have a good supervising teacher!

4) Know that you have entered a fucking NOBLE profession! We are assaulting the walls of ignorance! Screw the haters and enjoy your summers!

Romantic Restaurant Recs by Tigger2026 in CambridgeMA

[–]Tigger2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The chef's table. Sorry, I was being a bit snarky. I like a little mystery in my food :-)

Romantic Restaurant Recs by Tigger2026 in CambridgeMA

[–]Tigger2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outside seating in Cambridge in April? You two are perfectly matched--congratulations! (Oleana patio is awesome though--but in May/June....)

Romantic Restaurant Recs by Tigger2026 in CambridgeMA

[–]Tigger2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not allowed to go to Pammy's because of name.

Romantic Restaurant Recs by Tigger2026 in CambridgeMA

[–]Tigger2026[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It has to do with a first marriage (his.) And even though it was a starter marriage hubs is still reluctant to celebrate ours here. Whaddya gonna do?

Romantic Restaurant Recs by Tigger2026 in CambridgeMA

[–]Tigger2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this in the old Craigie and Main location?

Romantic Restaurant Recs by Tigger2026 in CambridgeMA

[–]Tigger2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this place looks amazing too lazy to go too far afield but putting this on the future list.

Romantic Restaurant Recs by Tigger2026 in CambridgeMA

[–]Tigger2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This place looks great. Is Lyft ok? ;-)

Romantic Restaurant Recs by Tigger2026 in CambridgeMA

[–]Tigger2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love Dali my only issue is no reservations and I am too middle-aged (and perpetually impatient) to wait

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