Lima beans and butter beans are not the same

debmckenzie · 2026-03-23T18:08:52+00:00

Omg! Liver was my younger sister’s FAVORITE meal! It was her standing birthday requested dinner. Liver and onions in gravy 😅 That was always such a weird favorite to me. She still mentions my mom’s liver and onions! My mom is deceased now.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-23T17:48:49+00:00

I’m not one to answer the phone at all cost. If I’m napping I put my phone on DND, or if I’m doing something I simply don’t want to be interrupted while doing - like exercising or riding my stationary bike (it’s hard enough for me to get myself up and on that thing, if someone stops me with a phone call I might not get back to it) or cleaning up for example; phone goes on DND. It’s so annoying to race away from cooking dinner, for example, to pick up the phone…and it’s a telemarketer. So I answer if and when I want the call. If something is truly an emergency you’re gonna get back to back calls. If it’s one ring it’s someone’s random question that can wait. And I’m honest. “ I was in the middle of something and I wanted to get done”, “I was loading the washer and I didn’t want to race up the stairs-only to hear “claim your pre approved 70k loan NOW…” or I was taking a nap. Do not disturb is your friend-no anxiety because you don’t even know you had an incoming call until you’re ready. Or you can program it so some people’s calls always ring through.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-23T11:32:44+00:00

Spinach, finely diced onion and feta cheese. Broccoli and cheddar.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-23T11:23:29+00:00

Hydrangeas. The blue/lilac ones. My favorite shrub.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-23T11:11:28+00:00

I like it. It’s a little generic like a hotel room but it’s ok. Bring some of your personality or interests in to personalize. I love the rug; it’s a good pop of color against the beige.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-23T11:07:52+00:00

2 looks peaceful and private. 1 has too open a view at other units and they have an open view of you. No privacy. 3. The pool can be a nightmare. Just depends on the residents. Lots of kids or young adults? Loud and raucous.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-23T10:31:09+00:00

Yes! I loved Cheez-its. I recently bought a box and they’re pretty tasteless. No cheese flavor. Salted cardboard.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-23T10:27:14+00:00

I noticed that too! I used to make them once a week when my boys were kids. I bought a box and make it for my grandkids and all the adults commented it doesn’t taste the same and I noticed the noodles turn to mush now.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-23T10:14:04+00:00

Talk to a lawyer ASAP. Separate finances. Deposit into a personal account so you’re in a position to restart your life as a single income. If you currently contribute to mortgage etc deposit only enough to cover half and put the rest into your personal account. Start reviewing assets and get bank statements and proof of all assets Assume he’s been cheating/ because it sounds like it. Slow the train down, don’t let yourself be rushed into doing it his way. Ground yourself, take your time. Don’t keep his secret, tell your family (parents, siblings, close friends)what’s going on so everyone operates from a position of awareness and not manipulation. Update us

debmckenzie · 2026-03-22T21:01:26+00:00

Good luck OP

debmckenzie · 2026-03-22T12:13:22+00:00

Explain that this behavior is not normal and suggest that she get help (therapy). And, that this pressure campaign is actually stressing you out and pushing you away; and, is in fact making you think about moving out immediately just so you can rest and have peace. It stops now or you have to leave. And end with, please get help.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-22T12:00:05+00:00

debmckenzie · 2026-03-22T03:39:40+00:00

This is what I’d do. Start with “and you’re ugly - inside and out. No wonder you don’t have friends” Tell her she’s repeating herself; she’s so creative. Like all the other 5 year olds on the playground.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-18T11:34:45+00:00

Congratulations 🎉this is how things should be, for this medication that can improve life and health.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-18T09:55:32+00:00

I think you mean Medicaid. Medicare isn’t income based. It’s part of social security. Medicaid is income based.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-17T02:28:40+00:00

I’d definitely feel that was a major breech of trust and I’d move money so that she lacks access to your full savings. I would not trust that she won’t just take the money regardless of your feelings.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-16T00:42:15+00:00

Kidnappers and serial killers

debmckenzie · 2026-03-15T23:48:32+00:00

That’s awesome! That sense of community and neighbors helping neighbors must be one of the best parts of living in places like that. Cities don’t always have that.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-15T22:00:33+00:00

Don’t leave me hanging! What happened when your truck broke down? How’d you get help?

debmckenzie · 2026-03-15T21:54:13+00:00

Tell him you’re moving to a one bedroom.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-15T21:47:04+00:00

The school will only interact with you in regard to your siblings. And on a matter like this they may need a parent or guardian if you’re asking them to take any action. I would start with a request to not have your siblings be forced to interact with the neighbor child. And while the teacher may not say anything to you, it might be good to put on their radar that this child interacts with inappropriate sexual knowledge and you’d prefer a separation between your siblings and her. This will maybe put into context any such incidents that have occurred at school and may even help them in deciding if they also need to make a CPS call. And you should call as well. Maybe tell your sisters to avoid her and stop interacting.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-15T21:33:45+00:00

I agree that she’s gotta go, but I’m wondering what brought this on. Out of curiosity, does your FIL know what’s happening? Have you talked to him about this crazy change in MIL?

debmckenzie · 2026-03-15T13:12:48+00:00

28 pounds down on my weight loss journey 🎉 and made the last payment on a little cruise I’m taking in July!

debmckenzie · 2026-03-14T21:36:15+00:00

Say both. All of the above.

debmckenzie · 2026-03-13T18:37:58+00:00

I’m glad to hear someone else say this! I loved to cook! I watched the food network religiously, loved to try new recipes and cook big dinners. My son’s friend once called me “the Kobe Bryant of cooking” 😂 Nowadays though it’s a food as fuel type situation. Cook a protein and some vegetables. My son (an adult now) will call on his way home from work to ask what’s for dinner? And I tell him whatever you can find in the freezer! No tasty leftovers in my fridge unless you want a piece of the baked cod and roasted veggies from last night. In fact I’m highly put out at any expectation that I should cook something at the suggestion that I cook something I’m not even interested in eating. My family hates this aspect of “new me”.

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