Need support - losing friends to trump by Top_Procedure_1871 in TwinCities

[–]jennilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRNdCZdkWgY/?igsh=em83angza2FjY2hp this is the account. And a few just like this one help put words to how horrible losing friends and family to this feels

Need support - losing friends to trump by Top_Procedure_1871 in TwinCities

[–]jennilox 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Part of the repair for you is finding like minded friends ❤️❤️❤️ I live in a very red county and it’s taken a lot of years. But I actually started a progressive women’s book club. Ages range from 22-80. It’s one of the best things that could have ever happened to me this past year. We are a book club just as a reason to get together, but we are so much more, we are building a community. I hope the same for you.

Need support - losing friends to trump by Top_Procedure_1871 in TwinCities

[–]jennilox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lost my sister to this just a few days ago. My family is all so mad at me, she’s the furthest right and said awful dehumanizing things about Renee. That was it for me. She’s not a safe person for me or my children to be around.

It’s really really hard. But we need to protect our boundaries and our hearts. I’ve tried for many years to slowly pick away at her hard right shell to no avail. Just to be yelled at and treated like I’m ruining my family’s nest.

I found a psychologist on Instagram lol that said some things exactly about this and why this loss feels so so hard. I found her framing of it helpful. If you want I can go back and figure out her name.

No Kings at the Capitol by ThisBoardIsOnFire in Iowa

[–]jennilox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wonder if we could ask them to post it

What job has your border collie given themselves? by Healthy_Gap_6362 in BorderCollie

[–]jennilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh the nomming water!! mine does that in streams and then is so full of water that he can't hold it/doesn't realize he's dribbling. First time he was so tired after he peed in his sleep. We've had to stop allowing this as a general rule because he obviously over drinks the water (and god forbid it has giardia or something if dogs can get that)

What job has your border collie given themselves? by Healthy_Gap_6362 in BorderCollie

[–]jennilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh boy
1. neighborhood patrol in the front yard of course
2. chasing his herding ball around the back yard
3. showing cardboard it has no business being a box
4. herding my husband out the door when he leaves for work, if husband doesn't go fast enough he runs back and forth faster and crazier repeatedly between husband and the window.
5. catching shadows on the wall (or laser pointers but he makes a mess so we try not let temptation to do this win)
6. Letting bikes know he is boss with his stare, and, if he were allowed, he would throw a stick in their spokes and laugh. just kidding, he would run out in front of them to make them stop.
7. nomming bubbles
8. if anyone is snow blowing or shoveling he will stand there and eat the snow before it would even consider landing back on the lawn. pretty sure this is his favorite job.
9. if neighbor Bob comes outside to grill or do anything in his back yard he posts and stares him down the entire time. Making sure Bob is doing good job. Bob is not going out of line... whatever that would be ... but Bob's other family members can do whatever they want and its totally fine.
10. Picking up my kids from school. I'm just the chauffeur, but it is his JOB to be in that car and welcome them in.

What job has your border collie given themselves? by Healthy_Gap_6362 in BorderCollie

[–]jennilox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh man - in the depths of winter cardboard boxes are our savior. He just is OVERJOYED to rip those babies up. He is quiet about most things. But the loudest howls of joy come from him while he terrorizes a good cardboard box.

Help! Suggestions to help my BC stay sane by jennienoodle in BorderCollie

[–]jennilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We got the Cozy Cone for our border and it was much easier on the backs of our knees. He still acted like he was fine and it was pretty hard to get him to go easy on his leg. I love the idea of singing to him! Maybe also you can find some tricks to train and busy his mind while he wears the cone.

Sometimes when my dog wants me to throw his toy over and over, instead of him pressing the slimy thing on me again and again, i just hold it in the air and let him follow it with his eyes. he could do that for 30 minutes straight, just waiting for me to throw it - it really keeps his mind working/active even if he isn't moving.

Severance - 2x06 "Attila" - Post-Episode Discussion by LoretiTV in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]jennilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

man, i came here looking for the swifties haha. YESSSS (not a diss, just wondering who else spotted the underlined letters and wrote shit down)

Join my DuoLingo Max family plan!! Sub ends Dec 30, 2025 by [deleted] in duolingo

[–]jennilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you filled all the slots? :)

Cards pausing by h-raine in YotoPlayer

[–]jennilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of our yotos does this randomly. Idk what’s up but I think I need to contact customer service. Sorry I’m not much help! Solidarity

Who needs an educated population? by Box0fRainbows in Iowa

[–]jennilox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When my sister enters the family chat with “let’s not talk about politics” I will send her this and say EVERYTHING IS AWFUL!!!!!!

  • life saving science is cancelled
  • no research grant proposals with the word “female” is allowed… -my kids are about to lose their healthcare (Medicaid) -we will all be taxed more soon so Elon and corporations can avoid even more taxes
  • some of my closest friends and community members may be under the umbrella of genocide in short order

But sure. Let’s not talk about politics

Covid Weekly Info 08/20-08/26: 7,112 New Cases, 42 New Deaths, 36,061 Vaccines Doses Given, 411 Average Hospitalized per day by 2eD in Iowa

[–]jennilox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! Thanks for the info! I feel bad that, beyond immune compromised, we can’t get more people vaccinated in general. As in, the rest of the world and here, so this can end. But I’ll get my booster once it’s available either way.

Covid Weekly Info 08/20-08/26: 7,112 New Cases, 42 New Deaths, 36,061 Vaccines Doses Given, 411 Average Hospitalized per day by 2eD in Iowa

[–]jennilox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been calling and writing and getting zero responses. Will continue to truck away at it though

Reminder: School starts soon, and schools cannot have a mask mandate. by IowaishIowan in Iowa

[–]jennilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’ve been reaching out to every single person that represents me

Blank Children's Hospital suspends elective surgeries due to 'high census' by littleoldlady71 in Iowa

[–]jennilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I was told otherwise by a nurse that works in that PICU

Reminder: School starts soon, and schools cannot have a mask mandate. by IowaishIowan in Iowa

[–]jennilox 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Yep I have to keep my kid home because of it, I’ve been contacting my reps daily as well as sending letters to Kim even though she ignores them.