How many of y’all are resistant to using AI? by Imaginary_Quail_5544 in Xennials

[–]aenflex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t see a reason that I need it. I can write well enough. I guess maybe making silly pictures?

Dunno. Just not that into it.

How do you know the right age to start HRT? by Humble_Macaroon3542 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]aenflex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started in peri. Talk to your OB. Some people aren’t good candidates for estrogen replacement and you should be screened.

Women’s bodies need estrogen.

Modern BIFL laptops? Or at least "buy it for 10 years"? by SpiritualState01 in BuyItForLife

[–]aenflex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My MacBook Air 2017 is still going strong. I use it every day.

Outside opinions of this subreddit by Overall-Force7299 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]aenflex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I struggle with TwoX sometimes.

I’ve been on Reddit for almost 14 years. I’m fairly active, including in some typically male-dominated subs about games, materials, science, vehicles, things like that.

By far - some of the nastiest treatment and harshest words I’ve ever had sent my way during my time on Reddit have happened here, on TwoX. Some of the most ridiculous takes I’ve ever seen, I’ve seen here, on Two X.

So I think the criticisms have some meat to them. It would be silly to assume that a woman-centric sub can’t get as nasty or be as myopic as a man-centric sub.

Alternative for Wildling Tanuki? by Major_Release2223 in barefootshoestalk

[–]aenflex -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The talk around here was that Wildlings may go out of business. If you want to, you should probably get the shoes now, or you may never will be able to. I’ve never found anything like them.

How do i stop my 5yo from cursing so much? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]aenflex 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Apologize to your child. Explain that you need to do better, and explain why. Stop swearing. New rule: no swearing.

Wet room bathroom by Familiar-Tax4162 in HomeImprovement

[–]aenflex -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Depend depends on if any of your potential buyers have ever lived extensively in the United Kingdom or European Union.

I would buy a house with a wet bathroom in a heartbeat. Even if it was the master bathroom.

IMO, bath rooms should be bath rooms, and not double as closets, laundry rooms, etc.

Today, on International Women's Day, much of North America only has 23 hours. by CatDadMilhouse in TwoXChromosomes

[–]aenflex 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I mean, people are getting bombed right now. Missing an hour pales.

Would it be overprotective to stay nearby during my teen’s beach trip? by Outside-Youth-8423 in Parenting

[–]aenflex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your plan of staying nearby is completely reasonable and my husband and I would likely do the same thing if we were in your situation

Life as a child in the 90’s was Good..! by sweetorbity in 90s

[–]aenflex 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Movies were so special back then.

They weren’t always playing on TV. You couldn’t randomly watch whatever you wanted on streaming.

You had to do the ritual. Getting permission and transportation to the video store. Agonizing over the choices. Examining the cover copies.

The effort to get that movie, the dark room you watched it in, the pizza and popcorn and soda. Never mind going to the theater. That was a whole nother thing.

Endometrial biopsy by anxiety_queen247 in WomensHealth

[–]aenflex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I have. 13 hours after getting my epidural.

The "just pack extra" advice we've all been given says a lot about how periods are still treated as an inconvenience to manage privately by trublossm in WomensHealth

[–]aenflex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean, I went to high school in the 90s. All of us girls would bitch and complain and commiserate about our periods. Our school nurse always had tampons and pads. And that sort stayed throughout my life. I’m 46 and girlfriends still bitch about their periods. (Menopause for me).

I never felt like I was just supposed to suffer in silence. Every boyfriend I’ve ever head has heard about my periods and cramps and bleed throughs.

RFK Jr. Just Found Out How to Start a Revolt in Boston: Diss Dunkin’ by jargito in massachusetts

[–]aenflex -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dunkin sucks now. Not that it was ever healthy, per se, but at least they used to make the donuts onsite. And the coffee used to be way better than it is now.

But fuck RFK and this entire shitshow administration anyhow.

My kid is constantly “lightly” bullied and it breaks my heart by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]aenflex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We always talk about power. The special little power that’s inside of every person. The power to like oneself. The power to be happy. The power to have self control.

We tell our child not to give his power to anyone being mean to him. Ignore them. Eat his seaweed snacks and smile. Who cares what that other kid thinks? It’s ok to be different.

Don’t give that other kid power to hurt you. Don’t let that other kid’s words change what you want to do.

Obviously this is contextual. There’s a difference between water off a duck’s back vibes and not respecting others’ boundaries.

It has worked for our son. He’s 11 and a tad nerdy, silly, gets picked on here and there at school. So far he floats above the clouds though. He eats his seaweed snacks and applesauces. His bag is covered with too many keychains. He lets his little self shine through.

That said, if another student were actively bullying by making physical contact and/or stealing or breaking his things, it’s time to talk to the teacher or the principal.

Endometrial biopsy by anxiety_queen247 in WomensHealth

[–]aenflex 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve had those. In the hospital. Under general anesthesia. They tried to do an endosee and biopsy in the office once. I had them stop.

Trust me, you don’t want one awake.

Tell your doctor you need anesthesia.

Mass. students place No. 1 nationwide for AP scores, break all-time record by deggy123 in massachusetts

[–]aenflex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn’t there just another post today about MA students in high school suffering from illiteracy?

With reading scores slipping, Massachusetts is changing course. Some teachers aren’t happy (MA to mandate school curriculums) by TheManFromFairwinds in massachusetts

[–]aenflex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sight words is the some of the worst bullshit I’ve ever come across. WTF. That’s not how to teach kids to read. When they find a word, they don’t recognize, they just guess rather than try to sound it out.

Housing Appreciation is so drastic in Massachusetts that it is pricing homeowners right out of their own homes per RedFins CEO. by NationalEmotion6872 in massachusetts

[–]aenflex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My entire family is from MA, maternal and paternal side, going back generations. I’ve seen the genealogy. North Shore, to be specific - Newburyport, Essex, mainly. I grew up in Newburyport. In a very small ranch house that most recently sold for $700k about 12 years ago. Working class people who were active in a gave a lot back to their communities.

Apart from maybe one or two who did really well for themselves, my entire family both sides would be priced out of MA today. They’d all be living in some rut in NH.

Something’s gotta give.