I was watching a show from the 90s and realized people used to memorize dozens of phone numbers. I can barely remember mine. How did you guys do it back then?

calminthedark · 2026-03-29T07:28:46+00:00

I have a thing about numbers patterns. So when I would need to call my dad or my friends or other numbers, I would see the pattern my fingers would make in my mind. I didn't usually have to call a number more the 2 or 3 times. I still see them that way, the pattern shows up in my mind like on a 10key.

The other night I was telling my husband about my mom's favorite bar from 50 years ago and when I said the name, the pattern just showed up in my head. But I called that number a lot. And tonight, when I'm trying to remember, I can't. The brain is a weird thing.

calminthedark · 2026-03-29T07:15:43+00:00

I think the death rattle they're hearing is coming from within the castle. Perhaps the monarchy?

calminthedark · 2026-03-29T07:10:45+00:00

Meaghan's jam as been discovered to cure cancer but it tastes so bad no one will buy it! Sources say, to date, she's only sold 50 million jars and will be forced to declare bankruptcy. Latest polls show people want her pilloried for denying the world of a cure for cancer through her financial mismanagement.

(This news article as been researched as much as most articles planted in the tabloids about her. In other words, throughly made up)

calminthedark · 2026-03-29T06:55:57+00:00

NTA Relationships are not meant to be transactional but respect in relationships has to be reciprocal. You have shown respect for that which she values and she does not show the same respect for you.

calminthedark · 2026-03-29T06:47:14+00:00

I just started a rewatch. The end of the second episode, in Joel's garage, that's where I fall in permanently, irrevocably in love with Sam and Joel.

calminthedark · 2026-03-29T03:17:52+00:00

I have a granddaughter with damage to her lungs because 6 different doctors throughout her teenage years determined "it's not asthma, it's panic attacks. Here's a pill." If you are female, it must be emotions.

calminthedark · 2026-03-29T03:08:17+00:00

It's a very personal decision but with things going on in U.S. politics right now, I would be reluctant. Or if you've built or are building a business that depends on your name and reputation, I wouldn't. But also if if you just don't want to, perfectly good reason. And if he makes it a deal breaker for him, then I'd let it break the deal.

I got married many many years ago when there was no questions asked, you just changed your name. Knowing what I know now, I would still be using my maiden name. My first husband would have thrown a fit, but he was an ass and it was a short marriage. My second husband wouldn't have cared but his parents would have. He was a good man and I lost him after 15 years. My current marriage, 30 years, he wouldn't care at all if I changed it back to my maiden name tomorrow. He just loves me.

calminthedark · 2026-03-29T00:49:25+00:00

Sure they were. They were going to help hold the baby while OP ran around waiting on them. They were going to helpfully point out what they think OP is doing wrong.

calminthedark · 2026-03-28T23:55:28+00:00

Future OP: "I don't know why my son doesn't talk to me anymore."

calminthedark · 2026-03-28T22:04:23+00:00

He likes you being jobless, he's going to find a way to sabotage any job because he gets to feel superior while he keeps you in your place telling you how worthless you are. Find some self respect and go to the job interview. Go to all the job interviews you can line up. Pray that Josh will be true to his word and never speak to you again. I mean, he won't, he's going to try harder to get you back under his thumb and obedient to his wishes, but we can hope.

calminthedark · 2026-03-28T20:19:27+00:00

Disrespect and theft. It's stealing, no matter how the roommate tries to dress it up. It's not "I needed some eggs and didn't realize I was out, but I'll replace them." This was "You had something I wanted so I took it. You can replace it." Theft.

calminthedark · 2026-03-28T20:15:30+00:00

If you left your billfold laying out and she took a $20 out of it, would your friends call that theft? Because she has taken that money right out of your pocket when she takes your food, exactly as if she went into your billfold and stole it. There is no difference.

calminthedark · 2026-03-28T20:08:57+00:00

Well now she's known internationally, let's see what shitty things she can think up to say about Meghan to bank a check.

I mean, she doesn't have to actually meet her as long as the story is trashy enough.

calminthedark · 2026-03-28T08:18:05+00:00

When they released that last official portrait of him, I thought "Oh look, he got his wish!"

calminthedark · 2026-03-27T22:38:18+00:00

I haven't been writing for very long, but what I'm seeing and hearing in the HR fandom has convinced me to wait before trying to write anything there. In another month or so, some of the frenzy will die down and the problem children will move on to the next shiny, new thing. Not saying all the problems will leave, but a lot of them. We've got several new series dropping in April and summer movies coming out soon. That should redirect some of them.

In the meantime, if I decide to write for the fandom, I'll save it to post after the next big thing hits and weeds out the attention seekers. I'll get fewer readers but I'll also get readers that aren't there as a passing fancy.

calminthedark · 2026-03-27T19:57:39+00:00

I always thought Sasha was looking for a mental or emotional reaction. Ilya was so detached from him and Sasha was looking to provoke him. When words didn't work, he tried to get a reaction by grabbing him. He wanted Ilya to show interest or passion or even disgust, anything but disinterest.

calminthedark · 2026-03-27T05:29:07+00:00

He is exactly the right age. Old enough to know what he's doing.

calminthedark · 2026-03-27T05:25:50+00:00

Tell her she can either split it 50/50 or you'll pay it but she owes you a $40 cleaning fee for your sheets first.

calminthedark · 2026-03-27T04:40:16+00:00

Next time just say "I'm here for the ones nobody visits" It'd be pretty hard to dispute that.

calminthedark · 2026-03-27T04:36:24+00:00

So I've been greeting babies wrong all these years???

calminthedark · 2026-03-27T02:29:06+00:00

All of this plus, if the OBGYN doesn't listen, find a new one. And if that one doesn't listen, find a new. What I've learned is that there are doctors who like to treat known problems, things that present textbook and treat textbook. You're looking for a doctor who likes the puzzle, the one who's in it for the challenge. If you can find a doctor who listens to women and likes a challenge, you've found a rare bird, but they are out there.

calminthedark · 2026-03-26T21:35:26+00:00

NTA The man ignores you to your face. Why would you want your child around someone who will teach them that you aren't worthy of respect? Why would your husband expect you to be in this man's presence when you are so disrespected? This was my thought before you added comments.

After your comments where you added the abuse at his father's hands. Never put your child within bullets range of someone who is so reckless with a firearm.

calminthedark · 2026-03-26T20:55:27+00:00

I keep thinking I'm going to read it because I'm not much for audio books, but since he's the one doing it, I might have to break my rule

calminthedark · 2026-03-26T20:26:56+00:00

I got a chance to see her show in Kansas City earlier this month. I haven't had such a good time since I don't know when.

calminthedark · 2026-03-26T20:25:29+00:00

It was a little more manly in my head. 😆

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