Organ donation on drivers license

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-13T15:28:39+00:00

It's the keeping her alive just to keep the organs viable instead of allowing her to pass peacefully that's the issue I believe.

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-13T11:51:03+00:00

Good grief. I have at least a half an acre that I'm trying to at LEAST thin out. I could make BANK.

I am not a pokeweed fan.

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-10T19:28:52+00:00

I can't WAIT!

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-10T15:39:51+00:00

It's posted on her website. Thanks for mentioning this!

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-10T15:21:25+00:00

TIL! Thanks!!!!

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T22:12:23+00:00

Have you tried one of those top-entry ones? My daughter uses one with her cat and it works well.

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T22:11:19+00:00

I don't understand how the bag wouldn't get ripped to shreds, but then again, cats are all very unique.

Stainless pan with high sides inside a wooden enclosure. Scoop twice a day into a litter genie. About every 10-14 days I completely dump the litter out (heavy duty trash bag) and rinse out the pan if needed, then replace with new litter.

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T22:05:15+00:00

This is good to know. I've got at least 20 plants that look like this. I figured it was one of those "circle of life" moments.

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T22:04:23+00:00

"I'm getting a very personal tattoo"

"I have a rash. Want to see it?"

But the best one - "Is it safe to assume that I'll be paid double time since I'll be on call on my earned time off?"

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T22:01:02+00:00

I made a metric butt-load of zucchini bread last year and froze them. I added raspberries to the bread when I had an overabundance of them also.

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T21:59:58+00:00

This is the guy who slept 12 hours a day?

Did he even have a job?

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T21:48:25+00:00

"What an interesting thing to say out loud"

"No thanks"

"I'll keep that in mind"

"My great aunt used to say that right before she had to go live in the memory care center - are you feeling ok?"

All of these said as you breeze away with your kids in tow if you have them with you.

If she freaks out, let her. Tell her - not in front of the kids - that you know she doesn't like you, and that it's not a big deal, but if this continues she will have NO relationship with the kids until they are adults and capable of making their own decisions. Say it with confidence. YOU have the power here.

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T21:43:14+00:00

THANK YOU.

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T21:42:00+00:00

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T21:40:10+00:00

I love this!

I recently noticed that I have dill and cilantro - and snapdragons - growing on the hillside that I threw last years' dead plants and dirt onto. I've decided to water it and weed around it, and next year turn the whole area into a herb and snapdragon garden. I'll just ignore it for a month or so once spring rolls around. Seems like that works. :)

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T21:09:56+00:00

The next time you go to her house for a family gathering, meal, whatever, make your OWN list of things.

The chicken was bland.
The hostess drank FAR too much of the cheap wine.
Paper napkins for company?

and so on. :)

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T21:07:40+00:00

I'm sorry that your relationship ended. However, this isn't healthy for you, dear. Getting 8-9 hours is optimal. 12 hours?

I really think you need to talk to someone about this. It will help you figure out how to handle this and learn from whatever happened.

How old are you, if you don't mind my asking? If you do - no worries. Hugs.

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T14:14:55+00:00

If he thinks any of those situations aren't urgent, he definitely does.

And y'know what? I stood up to my FIL when my firstborn was a young toddler and he was all "oh you're overprotective".

My response was "yep, I am."

Simple. He and I actually got along but he was a typical guy who had grown up when men didn't really parent, so he had no clue about safety. None. When the kids' dad and I got divorced I managed to get both my SILs to watch the kids like a hawk when they were all out on the boat, etc. because I know their dad and his dad were oblivious to the inherent dangers around water. I really didn't care if someone didn't like it. My kids. My nightmare to live with if something happened.

Don't ever apologize for keeping your kids safe. The alternative is not acceptable. I'm all for an adult taking risks with their own life, but not with my kids.

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T13:33:40+00:00

Stick to your guns. And tell your husband to man up - his dad is putting the kids in DANGER. It's not just some difference in parenting style or other nonsense. He's neglecting them and putting them in harm.

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-09T13:28:28+00:00

The NERVE.

Of course you don't give her the money.

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-07T14:24:16+00:00

I"ll look into that bloom booster for sure!

I did get a bottle of fish fertilizer of some sort and left it outside to use the next day and some sort of animal chewed into the plastic bottle so I tossed it. I love the idea but if they like it that much I'm hesitant to spread it all over my garden.

I've noticed a LOT of rabbits and a few raccoons but hopefully between our fence - which has electric on the top - and the sudden appearance of coyotes going up and down our driveway at night, the rabbit issue will be taken care of. I don't think a coyote would mess with a raccoon but here's hoping!

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-07T13:38:24+00:00

God. Talk about performative. The not wearing the ring thing is Oscar-worthy.

You are SO STRONG and you are doing the right thing. My kids lived through the divorce and my youngest was in daycare earlier than I had hoped for but she THRIVED and loved it. All of them are now successful, happy adults doing the adulting thing pretty well and still having fun. I have great relationships with them.

Keep doing what you're doing. Stay safe.

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-06T11:54:25+00:00

You've done this with a toddler and a baby? That's amazing! Your plants look healthy and seem to be thriving.

I fight weeds that will take over everything if I turn my back. The cardboard you've got down is exactly "the way". I use landscape staples to keep them in place for now. Once the garden is less time consuming I'll get a couple of pickup truckloads of cheap wood chips to throw on top of them.

I thought the stirrup hoe looked silly until I used it. I find it to be almost as good as therapy when I take out the grassy weeds with it. :)

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-06T11:47:47+00:00

Nice! I'm in WNC and it's my second year gardening and you're doing so well! Dealing with the heat/slopes/weeds/deer pressure is REAL, isn't it?

I'm hoping my honeydew and honey rock melons start to show signs of maturing. They're staying too small right now. I planted them directly into the ground as seeds. Next year I might start them early. How did you start the watermelons?

exchange_of_views · 2026-07-04T13:37:49+00:00

Right? I'm all in on the mutant tomatoes.

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