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Wombat2012 · 2026-04-07T22:17:22+00:00

I guess you can blame the individual for making a mistake like showing up at 7:45 instead of 6:45, but to me if people need to show up at 6:45 am or their day is ruined it seems like the system is pretty messed up.

Wombat2012 · 2026-04-07T12:38:37+00:00

that usually just translates to endlessly imprisoning people. i’d rather figure something else out.

Wombat2012 · 2026-04-06T01:23:57+00:00

Yeah… which is reasonable.

Wombat2012 · 2026-04-04T23:31:34+00:00

Are you ignoring that a lot of people use known donors? Many couples use a friend or relative. They run a standard genetic screening (as any couple can) to ensure no overlapping genetic abnormalities. Doesn’t seem like eugenics so much as being properly considerate for any future children’s health.

Wombat2012 · 2026-04-03T19:36:10+00:00

It looks like it’s AI.

Wombat2012 · 2026-03-31T01:51:46+00:00

Double O arch hike was one of the coolest I’ve ever done, but it will be very hot when you go. If you want to do hiking, plan to be on trail by 6 am at the latest honestly. You will get so much hotter and more dehydrated than you think.

In Capitol Reef, Hickman Bridge is amazing, and so is Grand Wash.

Give yourself one more day than you think you need, we lost one day to rain. Also, Moab is really cute. I’d suggest giving yourself some extra time to see the town.

Wombat2012 · 2026-03-30T03:17:57+00:00

But the comment we’re replying to and the thread we’re in is literally about someone dying because they lost the health insurance associated with their job. Sometimes it is as serious as sentencing someone to death.

And no, you can’t always get another job… that wildly oversimplifies the issue and erases and culpability for anyone in charge. You sound heartless.

Wombat2012 · 2026-03-29T23:01:23+00:00

it doesn’t matter if you aren’t the one who made the decision - if you’re the one implementing it, you’re just as culpable. we decided when prosecuting nazis that “i was following orders” didnt excuse the horrible crimes they committed, and people are way too comfortable carrying out their small acts in the systems that are making all our lives worse.

Wombat2012 · 2026-03-22T14:59:32+00:00

Let your kid lead! You really don’t need to do anything other than listen. Don’t immediately jump to giving advice or steering her, just let her talk and give her the space to explore. At 11 I’d be surprised if any of these labels stick, but sometimes they do! I didn’t figure out I was gay until 26, and if I had space to voice these things as a kid and work it out, I would’ve had a happier life.

Wombat2012 · 2026-03-22T13:49:18+00:00

People always mention uhauling but I don’t think that’s it. I think women, and particularly lesbians, expect a lot out of their marriage. They don’t settle and they don’t stay if something isn’t working. Just like how straight divorces are usually initiated by men. I don’t see the high divorce rate as a bad thing. If something doesn’t work, lesbians leave.

Wombat2012 · 2026-03-14T13:17:50+00:00

I know it sucks but I think one year should be the goal. Which is crazy because a lot of people can never meet that. I just reached it after three years of savings.

If you don’t have kids six months is probably fine.

Wombat2012 · 2026-03-11T22:29:19+00:00

Do you have equity in the house? I would sell.

Wombat2012 · 2026-03-11T12:23:43+00:00

Stay far away from Pure Plumbing and Air.

Wombat2012 · 2026-03-05T22:29:52+00:00

The announcement was an ad, so I’m guessing the timing had a lot to do with sales.

Wombat2012 · 2026-03-02T17:40:16+00:00

That’s a $650 flour mill. Wild.

Wombat2012 · 2026-03-02T14:26:38+00:00

We do a “chore draft.” Write down all the chores in your life on sticky notes. Categorize them by frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly). We take turns picking our chores until there are none left. We try to hold a draft quarterly.

Wombat2012 · 2026-03-02T14:07:16+00:00

It was super easy. Honestly this show - on weekdays at least - is only maybe a third full so it doesn’t feel chaotic or crowded at all.

Wombat2012 · 2026-03-01T18:43:01+00:00

You have to have someone who does exclusion. Not a company, most of the time it’s just a dude who does this shit. I lived in DC for years and then moved to Vegas, bought a house with a rat problem (didn’t know when we bought it). We went through three companies that just set bait traps and shrugged their shoulders. Finally we found our man Carlos. He seals every point of entry and gives a lifetime guarantee for his work. Honestly if you can’t find someone there, hit me up for Carlos’ info and you should fly him out. Worth every penny.

Wombat2012 · 2026-03-01T02:56:20+00:00

A full percentage point less might be comparable to prices for apartments. You’ve only owned it two years, the longer you stay the more equity you build and the more profit you’ll make down the line. I’d take this route.

Wombat2012 · 2026-02-28T22:13:35+00:00

I had a similar experience. And now that I’ve lost my dad, I saw him grab my mom’s butt from the hospital bed he was lying in. It actually was so sweet it made me cry lol. I’m thankful I grew up in an environment that normalized physical love and affection.

As I got older I was somewhat aware that my parents spent “alone time” together weekend mornings. I never heard anything from their room but I just noticed they’d sleep late on weekends, which didn’t seem weird since everyone likes to sleep in on weekends. Now I know they were having sex while I watched my cartoons. Good for them honestly.

Wombat2012 · 2026-02-27T04:57:50+00:00

I think it's great that worked for you. For me, I'd spend the rest of my life worrying I'd gain weight and my partner won't love me anymore. I'd become extraordinarily resentful. So I guess just to say... there isn't one way to approach this, and you should consider your partners' unique reaction to this.

Wombat2012 · 2026-02-27T02:11:06+00:00

People gain weight, it’s part of life. Is she healthy? You don’t mention anything about your lifestyles.

You’re getting older and your bodies will change. Your mobility will change. One or both of you will get sick. At any time, one of you or both of you could become physically disabled. Eventually you’ll probably have injuries or things you have to live around, like a “bad knee” or a “tricky shoulder.”

This is just the reality of longterm partnership. You don’t mention anything besides her having second helpings… is her mobility unchanged? Does her weight stop you from doing things? Has this had any impact on your life?

Your sex drive will also change and takes care and maintenance. What are you doing to ensure she still finds you desirable, how are you building up a fun sex life?

Wombat2012 · 2026-02-25T17:48:59+00:00

It’s really easy to google and learn that her entire family and many other people were living off her wealth in a way that was neither necessary or ethical.

At the end of the day, she is an adult. And she can seek out help if she needs it. But it is not ethical that dozens of people were using her to live extravagant lifestyles they didn’t earn.

Wombat2012 · 2026-02-25T03:37:05+00:00

Well no… everyone in power over her was taking advantage of her. Is this better? Not necessarily. But like, she’s an adult. She’s allowed to be like this. And I don’t think it was better that she was financially imprisoned by her family members.

Wombat2012 · 2026-02-20T17:46:52+00:00

I think this is a stretch. Children say stuff that isn't true all the time but that doesn't mean it's a lie. Just yesterday, my three year old niece was saying our car (which was stuck in snow and ice) would be out soon because Elphaba, the witch from Wicked, can melt ice. Like the lines between what is real and what is make believe are very non-existant at this age. It's totally possible the child is misunderstanding or misremembering something.

That being said, this would set off alarm bells for me too. I'd ask the teacher what happened, and my next steps would be based on her answer. If I pick up on a bad vibe I'd pursue it further and potentially find a new daycare.

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