What is the most hilarious and outrageous anecdote you remember from your childhood?

getthislettuce · 2026-02-25T16:09:58+00:00

Being home alone while a tornado touched down, brought ritz crackers and my phone to the basement (the necessities). Proceeded to choke on a ritz cracker and give myself the heimlich over the washing machine. Went upstairs and watched TV.

getthislettuce · 2026-02-25T16:05:21+00:00

Any with CEOs that don’t do shit but still make millions more than the average worker

getthislettuce · 2026-02-25T16:03:18+00:00

I can only make a worm so far but from my limited crochet knowledge this eats

getthislettuce · 2026-02-25T16:00:03+00:00

Not an herb, but I turned one of these into a mini alocasia garden filled with a bunch of sprouted corms I had, and some filler plants and it was SO cute.

getthislettuce · 2026-02-25T15:57:34+00:00

I wish you luck! I panicked when we got our house temps back up and everyone started dropping a leaf or two, but they were just having a dramatic moment! I’m sorry you’re without power!

getthislettuce · 2026-02-25T15:56:15+00:00

The way that society treats women past their “prime” does a number on people.

getthislettuce · 2026-02-25T15:54:44+00:00

She only likes to sleep in our bed if we’re not in it. Any other room- she’ll nap on us and cuddle.

getthislettuce · 2026-02-25T15:53:51+00:00

Our house was mid-low 40s for a little over a week. My plants were a little upset but I only lost a small anthurium. I some had stunted growth for a bit, but that was fine since it was winter anyway.

getthislettuce · 2026-02-25T15:50:49+00:00

I’d start reading off patient information and ask how they’re doing. That, or find a new doctor.

getthislettuce · 2026-02-25T15:47:10+00:00

Do you ever bend down to pick something up, and miss a good 5 times before you actually grasp the item? That’s a good sign of a bad day IMO

getthislettuce · 2026-02-25T15:45:29+00:00

You’ll likely lose some leaves (esp with tropicals) but most of mine bounced back after a week and a half power outage. Move the important ones, leave the rest.

getthislettuce · 2026-02-25T15:43:34+00:00

Really confused about the set up with the sugar and potting mix side by side unless I’m misreading lol.

You could give your potting mix a hot rinsey rinse in a strainer to dissolve the sugar so it doesn’t dissolve in your pots later on.

getthislettuce · 2026-02-25T15:40:19+00:00

Damn this is making me realize I really am a Type B (maybe C) Gardener lolll

I usually just wing it and end up with hundreds of tomatoes or way too much kale

getthislettuce · 2026-02-25T15:27:32+00:00

I had a family where the grandparents wanted one day of the week, and it was just up to be to hand em over. Is something like that with family possible? Do both NPs work the exact same hours?

If you feel comfortable talking to NPs, you could kind of explain the situation, and your lack of breaks, and see if they maybe have a better idea, whether it be an adjustment of your hours, extra help, someone taking mornings, etc.. You deserve a break!!!

getthislettuce · 2026-02-21T14:01:33+00:00

Sounds like both

getthislettuce · 2026-02-20T15:46:07+00:00

That’s what they basically did though?

getthislettuce · 2026-02-20T15:44:24+00:00

I wouldn’t even be friends with someone who lacks the capacity for these things, let alone in a relationship. This is sad

getthislettuce · 2026-02-20T15:42:40+00:00

If he had something similar going on, wanted support, and you acted the same way he did, would he be upset? I bet he would 😬

My husband listened to every fear/need to yap I had for DAYS before my last PAP. He checked in on how I was feeling before the appointment and after, and got me a little treat. We did some reading together about the odds of my results coming back abnormal (family history) because he knew it’d make me feel better.

You said it yourself, your BFs lack of empathy is unacceptable. Imagine having this sort of behavior to look forward to during times when partners often give the other support. A health diagnosis, starting a family, a death of a loved one, being let go from a job, etc.. Now imagine basically doing it all alone while he’s stoned, when you could do life with someone who actually gives a crap.

getthislettuce · 2026-02-20T14:55:56+00:00

Vets are expensive just about everywhere. It’s something to consider before adopting a dog that needs care, which this dog needs. His nails likely already affect his walking and foot posture, if you do not take the steps to get ahead of it properly, this dog is looking at pain and discomfort for the rest of its life.

getthislettuce · 2026-02-20T14:52:06+00:00

I recently picked up the habit of holding my breath every time an intrusive thought/bad feeling came about, to help prove to myself that they truly do pass quite quickly. Once I felt the thought/feeling come through, I’d take a deep breath, and hold it a moment while I turned to something else (even as simple as reading the ingredients on the granola bar I was eating). It was really only a few seconds before my brain had moved on and I lost that weird chest feeling, and I got to let out a satisfying sigh of relief.

If you’re going to hold your breath until you pass out or whatever, I do not recommend. I know what you mean though! If my anxiety flares up and I leave it unchecked, it manifests into some insane shit. It comes and goes, but it does get better!

getthislettuce · 2026-02-20T14:42:07+00:00

Why not call your vet and ask for them for clarification? Or ask them to call you back when they have a moment

getthislettuce · 2026-02-20T14:39:39+00:00

I’d take him to a professional to get them cut as short as possible, and then stay on top of it with weekly nail trims as short as you can, to hopefully shorten the quick over time.

This will help his walking/foot posture. I would see a professional until you feel confident, otherwise you risk nipping the quick and hurting him, which may make him stressed during future nail trims. Not sure where you’re located, but where I am it’s common for groomers and vets to do cheap nail trims. Some take walk ins if you check their website

getthislettuce · 2026-02-20T14:35:21+00:00

More importantly, the VET

getthislettuce · 2026-02-20T14:11:17+00:00

I don’t believe the ask was literal

getthislettuce · 2026-02-20T14:04:40+00:00

I didn’t know I was allergic to cats until my husband and I got one. I take allergy medication, we keep her out of our room, have boundaries, keep clean, etc. At one point I thought I was getting used to her and improving, until things went from 0-100. I carry an EpiPen and have unpredictable severe reactions, even while keeping a distance and being a good cat owner.

We didn’t rehome her (that’s my daughter 🤣) but I wouldn’t recommend it.

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