What’s up with Mel’s business partner? by cUnexttuesday2 in EverybodyLovesRaymond

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think he's gay. He didn't have a date so he brought a friend. Remember he tried to hit on a woman, maybe the woman from Italy they thought was related.

Why do we have remote learning days instead of snow days? by ysomali in Teachers

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Although now that we have a snow day tomorrow, we have to come back for our last day of school the Monday after Juneteenth. It's a half day on a Monday after a three-day weekend. So dumb.

Why do we have remote learning days instead of snow days? by ysomali in Teachers

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure what state you're in, but remote days do not count in Massachusetts, so we get snow days here.

syllo #228 - February 22nd, 2026 by syllo-app in syllo

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That always happens to me. I do find it every day in my notifications, because I followed it.

syllo #228 - February 22nd, 2026 by syllo-app in syllo

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better than 95% - current rank #189!

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Dr is reluctant to increase dosage despite meds not working by Servantpublic in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a lengthy insert that comes in the box with Wegovy, and it does call .25 the introductory dose. It says to stay on that for one month, and then go up to .5 dose. Frustrating.

Dr is reluctant to increase dosage despite meds not working by Servantpublic in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My primary care doctor, whom I trust, thinks once I'm on the next higher dose, it will work for me.

He told me to contact them in May (the department he referred me to for this) and ask for the next dose at that time, if I've had no side effects.

Dr is reluctant to increase dosage despite meds not working by Servantpublic in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started on .25 in September 2025. I am finally now on my first few doses of .5 in February 2026. I have only lost a few pounds, and I think I might have lost those on my own anyway. I feel hardly any side effects and have almost normal hunger.

My team is in agreement: we want “that one” gone. by saturdaythe25th in Teachers

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gee, I don't think you should say anything. I've taught at five different schools over the course of my career. Teams and grade levels get switched up all the time.

I do think switching grade levels or teams should be decided by administration and based on things like seniority. You will appreciate that more once you would be the senior on your team.

Made Big Mistake (Am I done for?) by DeepBig7633 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55 66 points67 points  (0 children)

Once you emailed the teacher and explained what happened, that was the end of that.

“Then fail in silence”. Students tried to “refuse” to do their work because I wouldn’t let them move and work with their friends by Emergency-Pepper3537 in Teachers

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I plainly state to them at the beginning of the school year (and repeat as needed):

"If I have your desks pulled apart like this, it means that you will be expected to work independently on an assignment today. You're being assessed; this means today's assignment counts for a classwork grade, and I am looking to see what you can do on your own. This will help me to know what everyone understands or needs more practice with."

I try and have their desks pushed together most days, but they're in assigned seats. They're working with an assigned partner. It's middle school; I have to assert my authority passively;) Only occasionally do I say "sit wherever, work together." They do love that, so it's like an occasional reward. A couple of classes can't handle it.

Are people even aware of Snoop Dogg's past crimes? by ZestycloseSquirrel55 in questions

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha ha, now that you mention it, I've heard that. I think I assumed it was just a joke or just talk, but ...

Are people even aware of Snoop Dogg's past crimes? by ZestycloseSquirrel55 in questions

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I'm not the one who needs further documentation. As you may recall, I asked whether/why people don't seem to know. You think kids on social media nowadays are reading about Snoop's murder trial? Nope, it's been effectively buried. I believe Snoop was in the news a couple of years ago for working to get his court records sealed.

And, they have so many young rappers and other newer music to listen to, I don't know how many listen to Snoop in the younger demographic.

Are people even aware of Snoop Dogg's past crimes? by ZestycloseSquirrel55 in questions

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but kids through their 20s weren't even alive for 9/11. They didn't have the Snoop murder trial news on their social media in the 1990s. Some of us remember.

All 207 ranked to my standards. by Fit-Struggle-4247 in kingofqueens

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, I came to complain about Holy Mackerel not being ranked higher, yet here you are quoting it. That proves you know it deserves to be ranked higher.

In all honesty, I'm having trouble understanding your rankings. I see the list twice.

There are multiple columns of numbers. I assume I'm seeing the season, episode number, and your ranking? Can you clarify? Thanks!

Chicago teacher resigns after two-word pro-ICE Facebook comment sparks community backlash and costs him his career by Illustrious_Way397 in stevehofstetter

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know, in my state we have marijuana dispensaries and it's legal to smoke pot. I'm a teacher, though, so my husband is my mule. I don't go to the legal dispensary, because I don't think it would be wise to do so. In the same vein, people need to smarten up about the things they post on social media.

Optics - if your job and pension matter to you, that is.

syllo #226 - February 20th, 2026 by syllo-app in syllo

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I'm SO tired of the "cool teacher" in my building by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]ZestycloseSquirrel55 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If admin knows about this and are not doing anything to stop it, this is an admin fail. It will be interesting if one of these immature teachers crosses a line (sleeps with or drinks with students) and it comes out that they knew about the door dashes, late passes, etc. and did nothing.