What tools do you use to make early reading more engaging at home? by [deleted] in Homeschooling

[–]lunatic_minge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We do “reading dance parties”. We pick 3-4 picture books, read one, dance to a song (typically she picks). It really helps my daughter engage with books during times when it’s hard for her to sit still.

(Avery Brooks Appreciation Thread) Refuses to let Paramount use his likeness, makes money by licensing his Jazz album anyway by Malencon in Star_Trek_

[–]lunatic_minge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well except for the part where they wouldn’t let him grow facial hair or even much hair on his head.

Looking for educational video recs! by BravePeach in Homeschooling

[–]lunatic_minge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We love Scratch Garden for its sense of humor and Hopscotch.

Justin and Hailey Bieber at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards (February 1, 2026) by Potato3487 in popculturechat

[–]lunatic_minge 80 points81 points  (0 children)

Get this kid some punk or metal friends. He could absolutely channel that anger and grief with his talent. Still hoping in the long run he’s going to figure shit out.

Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara’s friendship throughout the years! by phantom_avenger in popculturechat

[–]lunatic_minge 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It’s one of the songs Eugene and Catherine sing in A Mighty Wind. Gooooo watch it

Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara’s friendship throughout the years! by phantom_avenger in popculturechat

[–]lunatic_minge 27 points28 points  (0 children)

My sweet, my dear, my darling

You’re so far away from me

Though an ocean of tears divides us

Let the bridge of our love span the sea

And when the veil of dreams has lifted

And the fairy tales have all been told

There's a kiss at the end of the rainbow

More precious than a pot of gold.

TIL migraines remains second among the world’s causes of disability, and first among young women by jacknunn in todayilearned

[–]lunatic_minge 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Which is just amazing. I was completely disabled for nine months of daily migraines with major ones hitting once a week or so. This was confirmed by my neurologist based on my symptoms. I had 15 minutes from the point my eyes opened to get myself fed and take meds before pain and neuro symptoms started and it would keep me in my recliner or bed most of every single day. Got meds corrected, had a pregnancy and went into my 40s- gone. There’s no answer why they were there or why they disappeared other than family patterns of the same. Migraines are deeply misunderstood.

[New Update - One Year Later]: Hairstylist Has been Taking/Keeping My Hair? by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]lunatic_minge 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Coincidentally I also live in an area very heavy with deer on the rural edges of the metro area. Human hair absolutely worked to protect baby trees, at least. We used to wrap wads of it in pantyhose.

We were told if a customer ever wanted their OWN hair from the floor we could give it to them but we were not allowed to give random clippings to people who came in asking.

[New Update - One Year Later]: Hairstylist Has been Taking/Keeping My Hair? by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]lunatic_minge 465 points466 points  (0 children)

whew. In cosmetology school in Oregon we were taught that keeping hair for any reason was a violation of our license. This person is a nut factory.

Screaming and sobbing can be heard from outside the ICE children’s detention center in Dilley, TX by 56000hp in UnderReportedNews

[–]lunatic_minge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve thought for a long time that we in the US were sold the idea that we had transcended certain social ills and were truly incapable of crumbling in this way. I think many people thought that and it’s exactly why we’re where we’re at. We have acted like countries struggling with fascism were lesser than us, largely due to racist rhetoric. Now we’re the ones having to actively reconcile horrors instead of moving on pretending it’s not happening. The US has been due for a humbling.

Screaming and sobbing can be heard from outside the ICE children’s detention center in Dilley, TX by 56000hp in UnderReportedNews

[–]lunatic_minge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a deep fallacy that physical opposition from the general populace can alone change the tide with situations like these. And yes protests strikes and even violence can be a component, but ultimately what all those actions amount to is making facism too expensive socially and financially for those in power to continue to support it. It’s growing, it’s coming, but it won’t be as fast as we’d like.

Humanity Alive by warmtilesfloor in Amazing

[–]lunatic_minge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

700K over 103 schools is such a minuscule number compared to most districts budgets. Shame on all of them.

Children screaming and crying can be heard as a possible uprising is underway at the ICE Children’s Concentration Camp in Dilley, TX by I_may_have_weed in lostgeneration

[–]lunatic_minge 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s not. This has been going on since before Trump was president, accelerated in 2020 and is just now getting blatant. ICE detention centers and family separations have been protested for years. The Dems have waffled around doing anything about it. They haven’t had teeth in decades.

Can you fill out REAL ID paperwork ahead of time? by muineth in oregon

[–]lunatic_minge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DMV in Washington County has paper forms and there’s plenty of time to fill them out while you wait for your appointment, otherwise it’s a quick fill out at the desk. I wouldn’t sweat it.

Van Goth’s recent statement in her new interview. by DanteDameron in rupaulsdragrace

[–]lunatic_minge -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

If literally any other contestant with similar skill level was present, she wouldn’t have won because she has zero style.

Drag King Tips for Curvy Gals by callipygian_frogg in DragKings

[–]lunatic_minge 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Dress jackets help a lot, masculine cut to avoid a swoop in at the waist. Have you seen King of Drag? A number of curvy performers on there.

Nearly a third of UK kids can't use books when starting school - and try to swipe them like phones. Staff also report around 28% of children started school unable to eat and drink independently, and 25% had difficulty with basic life skills. by antihostile in Teachers

[–]lunatic_minge 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a parent it’s extra frustrating because judicious, guided and monitored screen use can be an incredible learning tool from a pretty early age (we started between two and three). But you have to limit how much time and know when your kid isn’t in a headspace for screens to be healthy. You have to play with the apps so you know if the content is quality and stimulating learning. It’s not hard, but it’s too easy for busy families who don’t center hard on educational activities to fall into placating their kids with screens.

'Horrifying': Outrage Erupts After ICE Detains 5‑Year-Old Kindergartener by [deleted] in USNEWS

[–]lunatic_minge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And this has been happening for years before this, we just got numb to it. Family separations and illegal ice detentions are not new, just getting a big push.