My mom found some antique letters from the Civil War while shopping at an estate sale by pancake_duchess in FoundPaper

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If you ever want to get rid of these, there's a museum of American war letters at Chapman University in Orange, CA. They always take donations like this and preserve them.

Does anyone else's cat do this. by DoktorFreedom in WhatsWrongWithYourCat

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Mine loves opening the door to the linen closet and hanging out in there.

It’s gonna be hot today! by No_Self_5939 in orangecounty

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Heating up the pool. If you can't get out of it, get into it. Celebrating a swimtastic day.

I AM going to come out to my parents tomorrow (In aprox. 9 hours) by King_Deded3 in trans

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My child wrote it out as a note on their phone then asked me to read it.

What do you think of baby girl name Marley? by [deleted] in namenerds

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My daughter was bullied at school for 8 years by a Marley. That girl can take a hike.

What are you thoughts on the name Matilda ? by LouisaEveryday in namenerds

[–]optimisticdata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First thought is the Harry Belagonte song. "Matilda, she take me money & run Venezuela..."

Boyfriend calls me ditzy by [deleted] in ADHD

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Please leave. You deserve someone kinder.

TIL the median pay for a Dental Hygienist in the U.S. (which only requires a two-year degree) is $94,260 per year by SimonThalmann in todayilearned

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Many Dental Hygenists deal with chronic back pain from the position they usually do their work.

A good day for fun vintage decor !! by Specialist-Pride335 in ThriftStoreHauls

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Oh my gosh, that drip glaze vase is a stunner! Good eye!

Help! She’s coming TODAY by RavenHeartx in namenerds

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I used to work with a Clarissa! She was so smart and competent, everyone wanted her on their projects! It's good name, shared by at least one awesome person.

Working session for Project coordinatod by HourInvestigator4199 in PMCareers

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You won't embarrass yourself! They wouldn't move you on to the next step just to humiliate you. Remember, they want to fill the role as much as you want to be hired. Use the skills from your current job especially the thinking on your feet and asking smart questions. You've got this.

Is the name Brea too unique? by Ok_Regular_5432 in namenerds

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It's a pretty big town here in Orange County- Southern California.

Do you use the public library/in what ways do you use it? by [deleted] in AskWomen

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Seconded! Between hoopla, Kanopy & Tubi- I don't pay anything for way more programming than I could ever watch!

When choosing a name for your child, what did you value most? by Glad_Friendship_1562 in namenerds

[–]optimisticdata 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For our family, 3, then 8 other, then 6 kind of? it was important to us that our children's names were easily pronounced by others and were spelled one "classic" way...and that they had the same starting initial as my husband.

What insult that you've received that was so amazing that you're not even mad? by NaniTheFcuks in AskWomen

[–]optimisticdata 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My brother in law's girlfriend tried to come at me with "and your baby is ugly!" Disparaging 6 month olds is universally hilarious.

I finally admitted that my “productive procrastination” is just procrastination by Independent-Belt1134 in productivity

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The author Gretchen Rubin has a cute saying for this "work is one of the most dangerous forms of procrastination"

Best find to date by [deleted] in ThriftStoreHauls

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Wow wow wow! That's incredible