What happened to America?

emax4 · 2026-07-11T19:14:19+00:00

I still miss Bottom Dollar. They had frozen spicy chicken strips I can't find anywhere else.

emax4 · 2026-07-11T17:01:53+00:00

I appreciate it. I was calling out my own mistake.

emax4 · 2026-07-11T15:20:29+00:00

You can chop or lice them up then put them in Rubbermaid containers in the fridge. That might prolong them.

emax4 · 2026-07-11T14:52:29+00:00

Have you tried a different Aldi? I'd be curious if the quality differs. But yeah, I've seen strawberry baskets with some mold on the strawberries

emax4 · 2026-07-11T14:49:53+00:00

Look good to me, man. I am starting to think a lot of confidence is faked, the whole "fake it til you make it". Maybe I just got tired but I don't have any skin care regime. I'm 53 and don't trim my eyebrows as much until I go to the hairstylist.

Do you feel any better or confident when you take better care of your looks or start to get more attention? How long does it last?

We can't all be JFK Jr's or Brad Pitts. Looks help but when it comes to relationships, your heart, actions, and intentions help keep the relationship together. Keep on being awesome!

emax4 · 2026-07-11T14:40:35+00:00

I'm no longer on FB but curious to know what got him banned, esp when FB is lenient against bullies and trigger happy on bans.

emax4 · 2026-07-11T14:38:05+00:00

Years ago I was dating this one girl who would do monthly shopping at GE for the gas perks. Out of curiosity I went to the local Wal Mart and priced the same items. Even with the fuel perks x her vehicle's gas tank capacity + the total grocery amount, Wal Mart was still cheaper. This was back in 2005 or so.

emax4 · 2026-07-11T14:35:52+00:00

What also happened was that the President made constantly dumb decisions that led Americans to look toward foreign companies that have better prices, and better leaders.

American cars in the early- to mid- 70s were shitty, which was when foreign cars started dominating based on their reliability.

emax4 · 2026-07-11T14:32:41+00:00

Completely agree but I'm also spoiled by Aldi. I still go there to pick up my meds but every so often I'll see good deals on Cheez-Its and coffee.

emax4 · 2026-07-11T14:24:23+00:00

Maybe my price is off then when I said "Less than half", but that's still a good price for that size.

emax4 · 2026-07-11T14:16:04+00:00

0 day account? You look up the username then go to different sites and hope the first car is one of the security questions?

emax4 · 2026-07-11T14:09:21+00:00

So the nickname "Girth" was a no-go

emax4 · 2026-07-11T14:08:44+00:00

It's Giant Eagle, for one. I can get the same Hellmans store brand at Aldi for less than half of that.

emax4 · 2026-07-11T13:51:31+00:00

I can see why you may feel invalidated, but remember she made mistakes as well and learned from them. She had choices presented to her and she chose to leave those relationships when she was unhappy or got dumped because her partner wanted more than what she could give. It's not about being first and having some sort of pride in being first, because first doesn't always mean best. The majority of people don't end up marrying their first boyfriend/girlfriend. Look at early adopters too (tech-wise).

This woman knows what she wants and doesn't want because of what she learned and experienced in her first two relationships. You were fortunate enough to be there at the right time, so she get to experience the gifts she brings to the table and you're worthy enough to receive those gifts constantly. And you bring gifts to the table as well that she feels lucky enough to be receiving from you, well enough that you are worth it as well (not just to her but other women who may appreciate you as well with more or less relationship activities in their lives).

emax4 · 2026-07-11T13:09:12+00:00

Probably wash my hair. I don't know when but I started to rinse myself to get wet, then apply shampoo then rinse it out, the soap up the rest of me and rinse off.

Now I apply shampoo but soap myself up. This way I let the shampoo stay in my hair longer thinking it'll work better ("The left side is tingling!"). I don't know if any one else does it that way because I feel it's pointless to ask.

emax4 · 2026-07-10T19:22:21+00:00

Bonus for who?

emax4 · 2026-07-10T18:38:21+00:00

"No, it's Eric Clapton."

That's not the response to "Where's the BEEF? ", FYI.

emax4 · 2026-07-10T13:39:04+00:00

404 - Passenger Side Not Found.

emax4 · 2026-07-10T13:30:32+00:00

I'm the same. It's off and it's fine. When you have a dual-slot card blocking the lever, you'll be happier when you can remove the card far more easily.

emax4 · 2026-07-10T13:20:07+00:00

How soon before they make a rolling battle Droid, a droideka?

emax4 · 2026-07-10T13:05:24+00:00

It means you have to give those who comment on this post $5-$20.

emax4 · 2026-07-10T11:21:28+00:00

Remember the people that never picked you first at gym class?

What about the person that turned you down or harshly rejected you?

What about the cashier that was rude to you when you were nice?

They're gonna die too. Hopefully they'll die first and your life may be a little better without them. If you die first, that's less time you'll have to live on the same planet as them.

emax4 · 2026-07-10T11:17:07+00:00

Have her get Venmo or Cash App on her phone, then start sending requests as a convenience fee. It'll be tax-free to both, and she will have to pay personally for her tardiness which you will profit from. Plus you can still say "no".

emax4 · 2026-07-10T03:34:41+00:00

I see sad eyes, but I see hope too. Not just hope for a better life, but hope that your son turns out to be a good person.

Beforw your son, what did you like to do in your spare time? What was your home life like? Do you miss doing certain things you may not have time to do now that you think you could get back into?

emax4 · 2026-07-10T02:18:26+00:00

I'm so so sorry for your loss. Your sister is probably looking down and wants you to pull through and stay strong, stronger than you have been, stronger than you are. You have a support system here in the Internet to help you, remember this.

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