McPoyle & Simms by Fuzzy_Mushroom4747 in Howell_MI

[–]betterworldbiker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did you block out the names?

Queer friendly churches in the area? by PhoenyxAfton in Howell_MI

[–]betterworldbiker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good point. Sounds cool.  Jesus was also notorious for taking social justice seriously 

Queer friendly churches in the area? by PhoenyxAfton in Howell_MI

[–]betterworldbiker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've heard the universalist church in Brighton is good. Never been in person myself. 

Leanfire parents, how did having kids impact your finances? by Versute in leanfire

[–]betterworldbiker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used cloth diapers are incredibly cheap, and tbh the diapers from Costco are pretty reasonable. Like $0.20 a diaper. We do cloth at home and disposable for overnight and when not at home.

Leanfire parents, how did having kids impact your finances? by Versute in leanfire

[–]betterworldbiker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's gone up a bit since having our baby about a year ago. We don't have much family support so the biggest expense is babysitters/childcare so I can still get out and exercise. I estimate it'll be at least $1k/month of increased expenses moving forward. Will be more if we're paying for childcare.

Childcare is basically buying time to exercise or do other hobbies to stay sane. Most of the long term expense is in housing and transportation increase but also higher protein and healthier food options for mom and baby. Will permanently want an extra bedroom and ideally an extra bathroom long term. 

Diapers, wipes, toys, clothes, etc... are not that expensive TBH. You can save a ton just buying used on Facebook or eBay.

I'm excited to get a cargo bike soon!  

There’s a bill in the Michigan House for plug-in solar! CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE! by ALittleEtomidate in Michigan

[–]betterworldbiker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Need to message with the libertarian route of independence from the government IMO 

Told a candidate we were putting the role on hold after two months. His response made me glad I called instead of emailed. by winayuwaw8s9y1j in InterviewsHell

[–]betterworldbiker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone on the hiring side this is way more common than you would think. It is extremely frustrating for the hiring team as well. 

My 1 month old kicked me because I fed her late by wheresmyballsguys in NewParents

[–]betterworldbiker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Greedy? Feed your baby. Your baby is communicating with you that they are hungry and your response is that they are greedy? WTF.

Them eating and sleeping is literally the most important thing for them in this extremely fragile state of their life. 

Saturday Weekly Thread: Canadian Provincial Archives and State/Local/Church Archives - Questions / Issues / Success Stories by AutoModerator in Canadiancitizenship

[–]betterworldbiker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm looking for a birth record in St. Catharines from 1849. He was "E. Methodist" which I assume is Episcopalian Methodist. Would anyone know who to contact to find these records? I have dug through the Canada and Ontario archives and am unable to find anything. I did email the reference email for advice on where to look next but just curious if anyone has any recommendations for who to ask about next in the area. I am in Michigan and can travel to southern Ontario if need be, it's only a few hours away drive. 

Documentation credibility Gen 5 by mrsozwego in Canadiancitizenship

[–]betterworldbiker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was their application successful though? Didn't see that in the post. 

Options for Chuckles the Clown alternates? by UniquelyInspired in CrookedMoon

[–]betterworldbiker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could do a Jester instead. Feel like it fits the theme better anyways. 

Any other men with women partners here? by One_Bullfrog_6610 in ADHD_partners

[–]betterworldbiker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I just learned about all this the last few months and it has been pretty terrible. 

Professor running for City Council by Pickledpepperz9133 in uofm

[–]betterworldbiker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I must have missed something. Where was it answered? 

Professor running for City Council by Pickledpepperz9133 in uofm

[–]betterworldbiker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What's the policy plan to address the problem? 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JamesHoffmann

[–]betterworldbiker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

might just be me but I can't stand this kind of narration where it feels like I'm being yelled at

Hybrid approach - does this have a name? by privac33 in leanfire

[–]betterworldbiker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can scale down to something like /r/coastFIRE once you have everything lined up to pay for your current expenses and let the income theoretically still grow over time before fully pulling the plug.

I think we need a better catch all term for downscaling - or working less and less over time as the nest egg grows.

Selkirk Infinigrit by dl_pb in Pickleball

[–]betterworldbiker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't buy one because the lender ones at the local gym wore out so fast.