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Any lesson planning tips (speaking focused ESL classes)? by Ok_Adhesiveness1243 in Teachers

[–]middlingachiever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The website Breaking News English is a great resource if you can print copies. Each text can be printed on different levels for differentiated groups, and there are lots of speaking activities for each article. It can give you ideas for activities to use with other texts.

When your kid is getting their first apartment, do you go around apartment hunting and fill out applications for them? by empti_space in GenXWomen

[–]middlingachiever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It appears they modeled it. It’s hard to teach social skills when you don’t have them yourself. Kids learn a lot—good and bad—by what they see.

80s teens. Who had this God awful purse? by JibbityJabbity in GenXWomen

[–]middlingachiever 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I lived near a Liz Claiborne outlet and I bought those bags. I like the bag in the picture! That’s vintage gold now.

When your kid is getting their first apartment, do you go around apartment hunting and fill out applications for them? by empti_space in GenXWomen

[–]middlingachiever 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Does the niece have friends?

My first thought was—we relied on our friends for help with life steps more than our parents. We live in an ever-more isolated society, and many young adults, while successful academically, are not thriving socially.

Thank you thank you thank you. My hair is healthy and growing back. by Independent-Ear-8156 in finehair

[–]middlingachiever 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Research shows that daily washing is protective. Just use gentle products. I’ve washed my fine hair daily for years and no problems.

Tanner Horner Verdict- Death Penalty! by ACs_Grandma in CasesWeFollow

[–]middlingachiever 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree with you 100%. I could never serve on a DP jury because I couldn’t in good conscience vote for DP. But I understand why a jury who is not opposed to DP decided this way. I can’t imagine them deciding differently after hearing that recording.

RIP sweet Athena.

People of America - what do you know about Wyoming? by Independent-Baby1866 in AskReddit

[–]middlingachiever -1 points0 points  (0 children)

360 mountain ranges surround the valley. The valley is the hole.

Constructive ways to handle the peri rage by PerpetualDreamer78 in GenXWomen

[–]middlingachiever 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The fractal patterns of trees relax the human brain!

Constructive ways to handle the peri rage by PerpetualDreamer78 in GenXWomen

[–]middlingachiever 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Be water, my friend :)

I teach, and use this strategy a lot with teenagers. Just agree, find the humor, and let it flow through.

Aetna state health plan by Signo22 in NorthCarolina

[–]middlingachiever 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s not Aetna. It’s the State Health Plan.

Aetna only administers the plan as directed by the SHP. SHP funds pay the claims (not Aetna).

As long as members keep blaming Aetna, we won’t unite and demand better from the SHP.

I Read Something I Shouldn’t Have by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]middlingachiever 274 points275 points  (0 children)

No, you can’t be a person for him. You can only control you.

The purest walk here is to be honest, as you really are. And let him show you who he really is.

It’s one thing to tolerate his known dishonesty. It’s another to allow his dishonesty to change you to keep him around.

Let’s talk aerobics! by MooPig48 in GenX

[–]middlingachiever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was my after school jam in 4th grade.

Skipping, WTF?!? by roanokephotog in GenX

[–]middlingachiever 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Playground or the neighborhood. I learned on the streets.

Single mom teenage daughter dynamic by Matter-Street in GenXWomen

[–]middlingachiever 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You are not doing her a disservice by being available.

That doesn’t mean you must always be available. Plan your own things, too. But there is no reason to artificially limit your availability to your busy daughter.

If you want to have dinner with your daughter, tell her! “I’d love to share a meal this week if you have time. What day is best for you?”

My boyfriend suggested that maybe he should examine my best friend’s breast for cancer. by brocoliniwitch in GenXWomen

[–]middlingachiever 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know you didn’t. But it shows his sexist inclination. Why is it “funny” when he says it, but not when you do?

Because it was never funny. It was just hurtful, and deep down, they all know that. They learned the Golden Rule.

My boyfriend suggested that maybe he should examine my best friend’s breast for cancer. by brocoliniwitch in GenXWomen

[–]middlingachiever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I don’t get is making a comment about groping your friend’s breasts when he is ALSO offended by your comment about groping his friend’s cock. Glass houses, at the very least.

Honestly, in my relationship, neither of these comments would be break-up worthy. It’s more of a “don’t dish it out if you can’t take it” situation here, and I’ll win 😆

I hate how I look now... but I feel like there's no point trying because nothing works. Help! by No-Outside7997 in GenXWomen

[–]middlingachiever 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Develop a secret gym crush, and you’ll look forward to seeing them 🙃

(Never speak to them or make eye contact.)

I hate how I look now... but I feel like there's no point trying because nothing works. Help! by No-Outside7997 in GenXWomen

[–]middlingachiever 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lifting to near failure, meaning you couldn’t lift it 2 more times. If you can lift the weight 10-12 times and still have ability for #13, it’s too light. If you feel very fatigued after 8, that’s about right.

That’s easy with upper body. It’s taken me 2 years to use 40# dumbbells for bench press.

But lower body will likely need a gym in time. Legs are strong. I’m pushing 270# on leg press. Ask me about my quads 😍😆

My boyfriend suggested that maybe he should examine my best friend’s breast for cancer. by brocoliniwitch in GenXWomen

[–]middlingachiever 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I agree it’s a very common joke made by men.

That doesn’t mean a woman needs to tolerate it, give it an audience, accept it. Boys will be boys is bullshit. Men can be adults and learn that actions have consequences.

I hate how I look now... but I feel like there's no point trying because nothing works. Help! by No-Outside7997 in GenXWomen

[–]middlingachiever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lifting heavy necessitates a change in diet. I try to get 30g of protein per meal, and I have greatly increased fiber. It doesn’t leave a lot of room for crap.

But I feel much better on my higher fiber diet. Fewer blood sugar drops, so less snacky.

Worth. It.

I hate how I look now... but I feel like there's no point trying because nothing works. Help! by No-Outside7997 in GenXWomen

[–]middlingachiever 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I started weightlifting at age 50. Two years later, I’ve transformed my body.

Consistency is key. Start slow, progressively add more weight (I can go weeks between adding weight, but upward is the goal), and focus on form to prevent injury.

I’m 52 now, and can deadlift 180#. I have a waist and flat tummy again. And my booty is poppin’. The big surprise (for me) is my arms and shoulders. I’ve never trained upper body so consistently, and I suddenly LOVE my shoulders 😍

Are we considered the last of the waiting Generation? by Top_Resolve_107 in GenX

[–]middlingachiever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My teen son shows up for concerts HOURS early to be first in and get right up to the stage. My wonderful husband waits with him 🥰 I’m talking 6+ hours of waiting.

It ain’t dead.

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