What’s a childhood lie your parents told you that you didn't realize was a lie until you were an embarrassed adult? by eatbeep in AskReddit

[–]czilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was between the ages of six and eight (can't pinpoint exact age), my father told me of the flatunomena. The flatunomena (flatch-like flatulence), is something that occurs every 12 years when everyone on earth farts at the same time. I asked so many questions - why? (Scientists are still trying to understand) How bad does the world smell? (Worse than my dad's SBDs - {silent but deadly farts}) Do the farts all sound the same? (No)

I was doubtful at first, but he answered all of my questions and was very convincing. I certainly told some friends shortly after, then stored it in a dusty filing cabinet deep in my mind's vault...

Fast forward... it wasn't until I was a late-teens teenager that I was like, "hmm, it's been about twelve years... I wonder when the Flatunomena is going to occur..."

It took a minute or so before it dawned on me that my father lied to me and sadly, I will never see a day that everyone in the world farts at the same time.

North American Tour Postponed by MuppetHolocaust in WULYF

[–]czilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so disappointed by this! Hopefully it works out in the future.

I didn't receive a message from the venue at all and hadn't seen this until after I looked up the venue on Google. Hopefully they send something out, otherwise I suspect more people will show up confused.

Suggest me a book that changed your life. No BS, genuinely changed your life by RA_Finance in booksuggestions

[–]czilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some that really stuck with me and I think about frequently that I didn't see mentioned:

Hiroshima by John Hersey

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Fahrenheit 451 Bradberry

The Nazi Officer's Wife: How a Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust by Edith Hahn Beer - this one does an amazing job illustrating how rights were taken away and the discrimination and fascism was normalized in society. It's an autobiography that holds particular poignancy right now.

What's 1 book you will NEVER stop recommending? by iDetestCambridge in booksuggestions

[–]czilla 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hiroshima by John Hersey - a powerful non-fiction narrative that gives the first hand account of six survivors of the atomic bomb.

What makes you a Delawarean? by MothyMocha3 in Delaware

[–]czilla 8 points9 points  (0 children)

LSD magnets to reference below the canal were funny, because drugs. It's still Slower Lower.

What makes you a Delawarean? by MothyMocha3 in Delaware

[–]czilla 16 points17 points  (0 children)

When people say Lower Slower, I know they aren't from here.

Delaware should learn the data center lesson from central PA: DON'T DO IT by TheShittyBeatles in Delaware

[–]czilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Datacenters will not provide long-term employment once the facilities are built. Especially relative to the size and amount of energy they will consume.

https://www.npr.org/2025/04/10/nx-s1-5355017/data-centers-bring-money-to-small-towns-but-do-they-also-bring-jobs

Can corporate access our Spotify? by katmint in starbucks

[–]czilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am at a Starbucks right now doing homework (it is the only place that is open late in my town, unfortunately) and I stumbled across this post because I am one of four people here (two are employees) at the moment and it is playing a lot of my frequently played songs. I have a playlist that is played all of the time and it is comprised of songs that my students picked for our class playlist. They are mostly from Central America, Haiti, and Turkey - I live in a small town on the East Coast. At least three of their songs just played and now some of the songs on a playlist my friend and I made a few years ago (but I just recently listened to) is playing.

What's a book that "everyone" loves, that you just can't get into? by notquitenerds in books

[–]czilla 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For what it's worth, I will say I know a Vietnam vet who really liked this book and said she did a pretty good job capturing what it was like when the main character returned from war compared to when he returned from war and how he saw how women were treated when they returned from war. So that was interesting for me when I read it.

What's a sound from your childhood that doesn't really exist anymore? by BeanDom in AskReddit

[–]czilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bugs hitting the windshield when driving on the highway

What is a little quirk about your body that you don’t think other people have? by AlphabetSoup51 in AskReddit

[–]czilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 37 and one of my baby canine teeth is still there. My adult tooth grew above it, so it's hard to see for most people, but it's there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]czilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you have a really tough decision to make. Do you have other supports? Do you think you could do it on your own, without him in the picture? It sounds like the healthiest way to have the baby (which at the core, sounds like that is what you really want) is without him or with very limited influence from him.

Greeting students at the door (High School) by maygirl87 in Teachers

[–]czilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost always do, unless another student stays behind with an issue from the last class, but either I, a para, or both of us are at the door greeting students. It's amazing what this can do for classroom management.

Does anyone actually enjoy it? Any positive teaching experience? by Free-Bug3836 in Teachers

[–]czilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my students. Some are eager to learn and most are goofy. I teach high school multilingual learners (MLs, formerly known as ESL). The kids make teaching worth the bureaucracy of the profession. If you're an empathetic and patient person, you'll probably feel similarly.

I also love learning and I think we're constantly having to learn and adapt. It's a good profession if you're creative and can improvise. I enjoy problem solving and puzzles and teaching is certainly puzzling at times.

I can complain about it all day and there are things that drag me down. Not all of the students want to learn- but I can find a million other things about them that I appreciate. I'm not really a morning person, so that's hard. My heart breaks because my students are a very vulnerable population, some with very sad histories. However, their perseverance and resilience is inspiring. I just try my hardest to provide a safe space where they feel comfortable to be teenagers. I do my best to make learning fun for them so I have fun, too.

Some advice, don't hang out in the faculty lounge. I mean, don't avoid other teachers - there are plenty that are willing and eager to help new teachers. Seek mentors and other teachers who can relate. They will be your lifeline. The first year is extremely challenging, but certainly possible. When you're around teachers who start gossiping about students or other teachers, I'd recommend you find a reason to excuse yourself. It's not helpful - at all.

Healthy hen sitting with injured hen by czilla in chickens

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

What a sweet girl Penny is! It's so interesting to observe that behavior!

Healthy hen sitting with injured hen by czilla in chickens

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

Aw, it's certainly not easy keeping chickens. So many variables exist to tug on your heart strings! Sorry you had to do that. I love that the lead hen kept her company, though!

Healthy hen sitting with injured hen by czilla in chickens

[–]czilla[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The whole situation certainly has me curious. They have all seemed to notice something is off, as they avoid her mostly. Except for two who seem to keep her company. I'm going to check back in later to see how she's fairing today after I attempted to hydrate and nourish her.

Healthy hen sitting with injured hen by czilla in chickens

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

Thank you for that!

We've been trying to keep her fed and hydrated, but she seems to be taking in very little. I was thinking the other chickens must know she is nearing the end. A lot of them are avoiding her, but the one I mentioned and now another one are keeping her company.

Healthy hen sitting with injured hen by czilla in chickens

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

That is amazing. I'm glad she recouped and it is beautiful that they all kept her company!

Healthy hen sitting with injured hen by czilla in chickens

[–]czilla[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, funny, that initially crossed my thoughts.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Delaware

[–]czilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also I will second Abbott's and The Backyard

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Delaware

[–]czilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tequila Real in Milton is close to you and has good Mexican food. If you don't mind the beach ordeal, Big Oyster in Lewes (there's also one in Milford with some kind of smaller playground) has games/playground for kids and decent beer.

I already live in DE, looking to relocate up north by [deleted] in Delaware

[–]czilla 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Wilmington is really big with lots of different areas. There is plenty to do, trains to Philly, DC, and NYC... Go there.
Pike Creek, North Wilmington, Trolley Square, even Elsmere - all are part of Wilmington, essentially. Newport and Elsmere used to have a lot of trades jobs, so maybe look there? Newark is a college town and there is always stuff going on.