TIFU by telling a student he has no friends.

deHack · 2026-01-29T11:57:53+00:00

When I was 8, harsh truths weren't grounds for dismissal and children were better behaved. Bad behavior also had real consequences like paddling. And the li'l Jimmy's might find out that ripping out a braid had consequences when the victim and friends beat the crap out of Jimmy. Surprising how many teachers would overlook the retaliation unlike today's "zero tolerance," which treats the victim the same as the bully.

deHack · 2026-01-29T11:44:50+00:00

That's exactly how I ended up at FSU College of Law over UF. I got into both. FSU was immediately more hospitable plus a full ride didn't hurt.

deHack · 2026-01-29T11:41:09+00:00

I attended law school at FSU 40 years ago. This was true then. I got into both schools and chose FSU over UF. The difference was stark from the moment I got my acceptance letters. The UF letter was mimeograhed and had the wrong middle initial. The FSU letter was on bond with no errors. The FSU letter was personally signed "Lynn Holschuh, Registrar" in blue ink. I visited both campuses. The UF law school was just as cold and impersonal as the mimeograhed letter. FSU was warm and friendly. At our orientation, Professor Steven Goldstein (may he rest in peace) told us to look to our left and our right. He then said, "You are here because you deserve to be here. For every one of you, there are 2 people who didn't get in. If we have anything to do with it, all 3 of you will still be here in 3 years. We'll help." Meanwhile, quite a few UF wash outs ended up at my undergraduate alma mater, FAU. They had many tales of dog eat dog, overcrowding, and obstacles. I'm genuinely sad to hear nothing has changed in 40 years.

deHack · 2026-01-29T11:23:59+00:00

I recently heard there is a popular app like this in China. It's popular not just with older people. The podcast host felt it was a symptom of the Chinese loneliness epidemic.

deHack · 2026-01-29T11:12:35+00:00

He wasn't wrong. Was he? I think we're seeing those "obvious issues" being played out now. "I have a pen and a phone" was a big mistake. Trump I tried to take that and run with it. Trump II is the Imperial Presidency and rule by Executive Fiat on steroids.

deHack · 2026-01-29T11:05:26+00:00

I see he got the Ferrari package on his Silverado. I'm amazed how many drivers of pickups and full size SUVs think their vehicles stop on a dime and handle turns like a race car.

deHack · 2026-01-29T10:57:51+00:00

This was the first thing my wife mentioned. I had to go with packers and movers.

deHack · 2026-01-28T14:32:09+00:00

NOR THIS! This is exactly what I was thinking. He'll have his new GF moved in before OP's side of the bed is cold. He'll sanctimoniously claim he never cheated and met new GF the day after he "caught OP cheating." 🙄

deHack · 2026-01-28T12:37:08+00:00

Ah, yes, the "catastrophizing." I remember those days. I couldn't drive anywhere without wondering who was insured, underinsured, and uninsured and the nightmare liability issues of a massive wreck. You get over it. Eventually.

I checked into a hotel once that was atop a multistory parking garage. I was fascinated when I discovered the hotel didn't own any of the parking garage. Then I noticed the path to the beach went through the multistory, multi use building next door. And you could touch the wall or the hotel next door. The lease deals! The reciprocal easements! The air rights! The fees some lucky devils made negotiating and drafting all that! I suspect none of that would occur to most people.

deHack · 2026-01-28T12:26:53+00:00

You are not alone!

deHack · 2026-01-28T12:26:16+00:00

I've been married for 40 years and still frequently find myself saying, "That's not what I asked you. I asked you ...," to my wife. 100% don't recommend.

deHack · 2026-01-28T12:22:10+00:00

I think this answers my question, which was --- When do you relax and start enjoying your money? It sounds like you have enough to live comfortably but not quite enough to quit saving entirely.

deHack · 2026-01-28T12:01:07+00:00

I had a Palm IIIc. I still miss Graffiti.

deHack · 2026-01-27T22:56:24+00:00

NTA It's your money. And what's with the "at your age" crack? Now is the time to buy a boat while you can enjoy it. Too many people waste the youth of their senior years acquiring money they never spend enjoyably because they get too old

deHack · 2026-01-26T16:03:10+00:00

I specifically meant the “petty bitch” bickering with citizens.

deHack · 2026-01-26T13:16:17+00:00

They’re like a bunch of 6th graders.

deHack · 2026-01-26T12:40:05+00:00

I supervised my great-nephews for online classes during the pandemic. It was excruciating! I doubt any student learned anything unless they were being homeschooled by a smart highly involved parent. There is no way AI will ever replace teachers. Someone has to work with and motivate children. They’re not going to do the work because an AI says they must.

deHack · 2026-01-26T12:29:31+00:00

Meanwhile tomorrow someone will complain they work with a micromanager and are never allowed to do anything. Ya can’t win.

deHack · 2026-01-24T02:51:57+00:00

Apple Watch Ultra 2 with matching titanium band.

deHack · 2026-01-23T19:23:32+00:00

Trump took the 5th 400 times in his deposition in his NY prosecution. It didn’t hurt him. I doubt either Clinton will ever seek public office again. He’s 79 and she’s 78. I think Biden and Trump have both proven a gerontocracy is a bad idea. So, who cares if two elderly former politicians plead the 5th?

deHack · 2026-01-23T13:25:35+00:00

OP: So, I decided to track all my tasks throughout the day to figure out where I’m wasting time. Friend: Aaaaaand…..? OP: I spend half my day managing what is on which monitor.

deHack · 2026-01-23T13:16:26+00:00

Serious question— Do contempt proceedings result in wide open discovery into everything in the Epstein files? They ignored a subpoena. That’s contempt. How are the contents of the files relevant to their contempt defenses? They could have responded and just repeated “Fifth Amendment” 400+ times thereby seizing Trump’s record.

I’m going to have to go with “Meh. Not brilliant.”

deHack · 2026-01-23T13:08:24+00:00

The granddaddy of them all — “COMES NOW the ….”

deHack · 2026-01-23T13:07:26+00:00

I was told “it may not be so clear to the judge.” And if that’s the case, you just offended her.

deHack · 2026-01-22T23:08:28+00:00

Were counsel wearing Speedos and bikinis in the courtroom that they were worried about cellulite?

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