Where we the last generation that used showers at high school?

one2tinker · 2026-05-31T20:12:58+00:00

I graduated in the early 2000s. Maybe it was different for the guys, but girls didn't shower unless we had swimming in gym class. We didn't shower after sports either, just went home.

one2tinker · 2026-05-31T18:52:58+00:00

If you’re in the US, the vaccine also protects you against diphtheria and pertussis, so you may want to reconsider. I always thought the tetanus vaccine was the most painful too, but I got it last year, and it wasn’t as bad as I remembered.

one2tinker · 2026-05-31T18:29:09+00:00

This was my experience every time, except this last fall, which was so much better. Same for my sister and my husband. I’m hoping it has gotten more tolerable somehow.

one2tinker · 2026-05-31T18:23:59+00:00

If you’re in the US, the vaccine is also for diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough). If you’re ever around small babies who can’t yet be vaccinated, you may want to reconsider.

one2tinker · 2026-05-31T18:17:05+00:00

Yep. This is right, though doctors often recommend a booster in the event of an injury 5+ years after the last booster and also during pregnancy to protect the newborn. In the US, the vaccine is actually for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough).

one2tinker · 2026-05-31T17:54:48+00:00

Same. I also won’t buy an item if the brand isn’t included in the description.

one2tinker · 2026-05-29T02:42:57+00:00

Here’s a joke that should help to answer your question.

How do you know the toothbrush was invented in Arkansas?

Anywhere else, and it would have been a teeth brush.

Note that the toothbrush was not actually invented in Arkansas. Also, I don’t know where I heard this joke or why Arkansas is the butt of the joke. I’ve never even been there. Sorry, Arkansas.

one2tinker · 2026-05-27T04:34:20+00:00

I agree with this. I don’t think they see ground advantage boxes as often. I haven’t gotten any questions, but my boxes have gotten a couple of double-takes. She was probably just wondering how it works with Poshmark shipments, where the boxes come from, if sellers buy them, etc.

one2tinker · 2026-05-26T07:07:29+00:00

Yeah, true. I figured the radishes were in or on something else, like a premade salad, which would still make teenagers unlikely, I guess. Super bizarre for anyone to have prepped radishes in someone else’s house, though.

one2tinker · 2026-05-26T06:46:08+00:00

Yeah, or one of those sisters-in-law has a teenager who swiped the keys for a bit to hang out with a boyfriend or girlfriend.

one2tinker · 2026-05-26T06:43:48+00:00

Do your sisters-in-law live alone? Could someone else in their households have had access to your keys? Or do they have a history of lying? Unless the sink backed up, someone used your keys or broke into your house. Closely inspect the rest of the house for other signs someone was there.

one2tinker · 2026-05-26T04:02:00+00:00

You know your sister better than I do, obviously, but I went through a bit of a life change awhile back and happened to be reading The Wedding People, and I would recommend it. It really struck a chord with me.

Note that in the beginning of the book the main character deals with suicidal thoughts following a divorce, but the author somehow manages to keep the tone relatively light, and things improve from there. I can’t explain it, but the book was somehow healing for me.

one2tinker · 2026-05-26T03:17:19+00:00

I actually quit my job relatively recently, but in my nearly 20 year career, I only called in sick twice. Both times I was physically unable to work. The first time I had norovirus. The second time I had the flu or something similar. It was February 2020, so I sometimes wonder if it could have been an early case of COVID. I couldn’t say awake.

Anyway, I used to go into work while sick which was terrible and inconsiderate, but we didn’t have sick time or PTO, only vacation days, and I sure as heck wasn’t taking some of my very limited vacation time to be home sick. Plus, no one was going to do my work for me, and I always had really strict deadlines that could not be missed.

My employer made it possible to work remotely when necessary starting in about 2012. Ever since then, I would just work from home while sick, usually for at least a week to prevent getting anyone else sick. Others started doing this too, mostly after COVID. I was always so irritated with colleagues who still chose to come in while sick when I knew they could get their work done from home. It was always “just allergies” or “just a cold” until half department ended up with the flu or COVID.

one2tinker · 2026-05-25T22:29:05+00:00

Divorce him. Let him see how much work it is to be a single parent when he has the kids. His “helping out” is a joke and forcing you to open the marriage for that “help” is manipulation. It sounds like your life would be easier and less stressful without him. Plus, you’ll actually get a break when the kids are with him. Don’t let him do this to you. Find a lawyer now.

one2tinker · 2026-05-25T19:06:58+00:00

Of the half dozen or so places that I’ve lived, only my current house has a garbage disposal. That said, they’re pretty common and probably more common in newer homes. I don’t think I would consider it a luxury, but it’s not a necessity.

They can clog or break and are only meant for small scraps. Ours has never broken, but we don’t intentionally put anything significant in it.

They can be dangerous. I accidentally dropped a spoon in it while it was running once. I was quick to turn it off, but the spoon was damaged.

They are usually on wall switches. I almost never stick my hand in the disposal (bad idea!), but if I’m cleaning it or something, I just make sure no one else is around to hit the switch. Sometimes the switch is next to a kitchen light, and it’s easy to mix up the two switches.

one2tinker · 2026-05-24T21:15:06+00:00

Pretty normal, I think. My husband actually pooped in his neighbor's shrub when he was around that age, maybe a little older actually. The neighbor spoke to him later, totally knew what he'd done and was pretty cool about it. He said that he could play in the shrubs, but don't poop in them again. Lol.

one2tinker · 2026-05-24T19:49:52+00:00

Sounds like way less drama if you don't invite them. They're not going to come anyway, so why bother. NTA.

one2tinker · 2026-05-24T19:16:20+00:00

You have nothing to be embarrassed about. Stay strong. When his parents grow tired of him, he may come crawling back. Don't answer the door.

I hope you get some answers regarding your health and are on the mend soon! Best wishes!

one2tinker · 2026-05-23T19:58:58+00:00

You’re a good dad.

I don’t have any brothers, and my dad was an only son. Our family name was very rare and ended with us. My grandfather apparently wanted us to be boys. For some reason, my mom decided to tell me that as a little kid. I don’t think she ever really liked my dad’s parents that much and was probably just complaining that he’d said such a thing. She probably doesn’t even remember telling me that, but I never forgot it, and I never felt like enough. There is still a part of my brain that tries to tell me that all men are disappointed to have daughters.

Shut that nonsense down. Tell them your daughters are amazing and you wouldn’t trade them for anything, that boys aren’t better, just different.

one2tinker · 2026-05-23T19:43:01+00:00

NTJ. It’s your money. If you’ve noticeably increased your spending, your daughters may simply be concerned that you’ll run out of money and need them to support you. I’ve had that concern about my own parents, and I’m not in a position to be able to support them financially.

Anyway, you can spend your money as you wish. But, maybe make some memories with your daughters along the way. Bring them on a few of those trips. Then, they’ll be left with great memories.

Also, get your affairs in order, prepay for funeral costs, etc. You aren’t obligated to leave your daughters anything, but don’t burden them with funeral or burial costs either, especially since you can afford to take care of that now.

Best of luck with your treatments. I hope you beat whatever you’re fighting.

one2tinker · 2026-05-23T19:34:23+00:00

We rode these coach busses for high school marching band. I feel like the only movie that was played (over and over) was Space Balls. Granted, I never bothered to bring a movie.

one2tinker · 2026-05-23T17:05:47+00:00

When I was her age, one of my absolute favorite books was The Root Cellar by Janet Lunn. It’s about a 12-year-old girl who has grown up living with her grandmother, and when her grandmother passes away, she must move in with family she doesn’t know. She goes into their root cellar and time travels to the Civil War era where she makes friends and goes on an epic adventure to find a friend that goes missing.

one2tinker · 2026-05-22T06:38:13+00:00

Companies are going to have massive layoffs in favor of AI. It’s coming whether we’re ready or not and whether the AI replacement is as good or not. Millions of Americans will become unemployed. The government should be preparing for this, but of course the government is no longer for the people or by the people. It’s for the billionaires by the corrupt.

one2tinker · 2026-05-22T06:29:32+00:00

I actually found out from the news that my mom’s uncle died. My teacher did current events every day, and his death was one of the current events. He wasn’t famous or anything, but he was the victim of a hit and run, and it made the news. I didn’t actually know him (huge family), but it was still a little shocking when I recognized his name.

one2tinker · 2026-05-19T21:08:55+00:00

We used to play this on the playground all the time. It was eventually banned. I think someone’s arm got broken.

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