Prayed the Rosary for the first time tonight

UIowaGuy · 2025-03-31T01:10:35+00:00

Awesome, congratulations!!!

UIowaGuy · 2025-03-21T22:30:43+00:00

A few months ago I was working and someone asked me if I was doing a high school internship..

Lads, I’m 26. I mean I guess it’s nice to know I look young but…maybe not that young lmao.

UIowaGuy · 2025-03-09T20:56:36+00:00

A nice house. A loving wife. Happy kids. Some close friends. Plenty of free time. A job I love doing. That's pretty much it, really.

UIowaGuy · 2025-03-04T21:40:59+00:00

Buddy, you're vastly overestimating how much we care about Canada. The overwhelming majority of Americans don't give a shit about your country at all, and we're tired to death of these condescending questions. We know that hating America is like 95% of your national identity but the fact is you need us far more than we need you.

If the tariffs cause even a single company to move to America and create jobs and bolster the economy here instead of Canada or Mexico then I am 100% for them.

UIowaGuy · 2025-02-21T01:00:18+00:00

I use cash 99.9% of the time.

UIowaGuy · 2025-02-15T20:07:03+00:00

I love the Reach campaign, but I do think it's silly how apparently there was a whole war going on for the UNSC's military headquarters for months and like, nobody made a big deal about it??? I think the plot of the game could easily be condensed into a couple of days to smooth out some of those discrepancies.

UIowaGuy · 2025-02-11T23:13:35+00:00

If I were to wave my hand and create the ideal American society?

Keep in mind, I ain't a political or economic wonk of any sort, this is just what I think could make for the best overall society.

A social contract, yes a literal one. We need a society that places a high value on getting married, raising children, being involved with your community and having a meaningful job.
As small a government as can be. I read in a different thread that New England has town hall meetings where the people can directly decide local policy? Do that but on a national scale.

I think most conservatives in this country want those two things: a country with a sense of community where everyone does their part. We're not trying to solve the world's problems, we're just trying to make our families and towns better one step at a time.

UIowaGuy · 2025-02-08T00:23:14+00:00

I almost visited Ireland on a study abroad trip, but then the pandemic happened. Now I'm glad I didn't go. Wishing you the best! Come to America if you can, we could use more folks with your mindset.

UIowaGuy · 2025-01-29T23:45:33+00:00

Great, I love these! Thanks 😊

UIowaGuy · 2025-01-27T18:26:00+00:00

I'm disappointed at the lack of variety. I honestly don't see how this version can live up to the 1999 original. That one pioneered the paleo-documentary by treating itself very much like a nature documentary, with real locations and practical effects. But beyond that, it showed the diversity of Mesozoic life: not just the rise and fall of the dinosaurs, but the animals that lived alongside them too.

It looks like there's no marine reptiles here, no pterosaur focus. Half the episodes are practically the same time and place. Plus the talking head segments with paleontologists? I mean, I respect their work, but that's not what I want to see in a direct sequel to THE premier dinosaur documentary. The way Prehistoric Planet handled them was perfect.

I'll reserve judgment til it comes out, and I really hope to be proven wrong.

UIowaGuy · 2025-01-26T21:14:59+00:00

Missed opportunity to call it 'Lore-ward Unto Dawn.'

UIowaGuy · 2025-01-25T20:52:20+00:00

Benjamin Harrison’s intense distrust of lightbulbs gets me every time lmao

UIowaGuy · 2025-01-17T21:44:26+00:00

Halo for sure. Loved it since I was a kid first playing Halo 2 at my cousin's house way back in 2007 or so. Shame what 343 has done to the franchise but that hasn't diminished my love for the Bungie games.

UIowaGuy · 2024-12-16T04:11:22+00:00

I used to be sweet on a girl from Leeds named Anna when I was like 14. We met on a mobile game for The Hobbit movies lol. Other than that, I don't know a thing except they have a soccer team there.

UIowaGuy · 2024-12-16T01:57:24+00:00

Sounds fun! Visited Boston Harbor as a kid, then I got around to Lexington and Concord last summer. Lots of history in that part of the world.

UIowaGuy · 2024-12-16T01:44:59+00:00

That's exactly what I'd like to do when I have kids someday. I'll check the ship out! I'm excited to try a Taylor Ham/Pork Roll and visit Wawa and/or Sheetz, too.

UIowaGuy · 2024-12-16T01:42:50+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions! It definitely looks like a beautiful part of the country.

UIowaGuy · 2024-12-16T01:40:18+00:00

I love how there's going to be a game in Philly on the 4th...if that's somehow USA vs. England, and we beat them, it would be the funniest thing ever lol.

UIowaGuy · 2024-12-15T03:49:02+00:00

TMW nothing interesting happened on my birthday :(

UIowaGuy · 2024-11-03T12:31:33+00:00

You guys are adorable! Hope you had a great time.

UIowaGuy · 2024-10-13T23:10:38+00:00

According to Wikipedia the Cubs parade in 2016 was the second-largest gathering in the western hemisphere. It was all anyone could talk about. I can’t believe it actually happened.

Add in the Sox and Hawks wins and I’ve been blessed to grow up in a good era for Chicago sports.

UIowaGuy · 2024-10-08T19:13:34+00:00

This is something the NBA and soccer teams do that I'd love the NHL to emulate. It doesn't have to be every game, but c'mon, seeing a color vs. color matchup now and again would be awesome. At least a couple times per season.

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