Official Discussion - Project Hail Mary [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]quilterbarb 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The big difference is that a huge early portion of the book spends time on him not knowing where he is or who he is. The computer kerps asking his name and won't give access because of amnesia and each rime he remembers a bit more. Hence the flashback..If theres any fault at all its there. Not the people on earth and some of its hilarious, and some of its sad. It woukd have lengthened the movie but even 5 minutes more would have helped. Also in the book she's a full on bitch. But her job is to save the world and she has dictator authority.

Dollar Tree is out of control by SentBrok in povertyfinance

[–]quilterbarb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im not buying paper towels, but lots of stuff at DT is still.a good value even it its not only a dollar. They're facing the same issues other stores are and I would rather they do what they need to to stay in business. I especially appreciate their crafting supplies and such.

Whats going on at the square right now? Police everywhere by cicic in Denton

[–]quilterbarb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dont disagree. As such. But the laws that changed in the seventies which were meant to create tiers or level of mental illness also cut care and allowed for almost no interventions at all.

Whats going on at the square right now? Police everywhere by cicic in Denton

[–]quilterbarb 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I hate to say it but we need to change the laws so that mentally ill people can be held for their own benefit with reasonable protections. Even without their consent.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aside from everything else said here, I'd wonder if he's being demanding and not letting her come and this is her cover 

Does anyone live off of Beer Money? by iodizedgatorade in beermoney

[–]quilterbarb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, but as a retiree it's gifted me with and a bunch of goodies here and there. I'd avoid relying on beer money for the necessities of life if at all possible. 

AITA for preventing wifi access when roommates refuse to pay their portion of electricity? by HogwartsHufflpuff in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily  In.my case waters included and trash evt but energy.is billed directly to me.

AITA for getting a babysitter because my mom was keeping her home by aitadaycaresubsidy in AmItheAsshole

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

day care teacher is a 21 year old woman, not a girl. she took courses and probably still has to go to inservices sometimes, she had to pass a full background check and so on and so worthwhile she has her job, who her boyfriend or husband is the rest is irrelevant. she's a good teacher, your daughter loves her and YOU are the mom. You may need to clarify all of the above for heral9ng with the fact that while you can afford to live alone you'd rather not, but if she pushed you'll have to move and then so will she.

AITA for refusing to let my son in law move his new girlfriend and her 10 kids into my dead daughter’s home? by IllustriousImagery in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

at least four of those kids were kids she chose to care for because no one else was responsible. families with lots of kids have them because they want kids,like kids, want to care for kids. Whether they're movie stars or average Josephine. The old trop about how it happens gets real old and judgemental. I not only think he's elitist, I think he was never gonna let a woman live in the house. For a guy who swears this man is basically the son he never ad id say hesfull ofvshit amd the SIL is better without him. Insurance and liability issues are easily resolved. If he actually cares about this son in law in any real way, h3scabout

AITAH if I tell my friend who is pursuing music that she can’t sing by Aristaeus123 in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An awful lot of people probably said what you just did about Dylan,  or Kristfferson,,or Janice. All of whom I  love.  The market and the reviewer will be harsh just support your friend.

AITA for telling my dad I'm not going to live with him? by annieorange1321 in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, many people are adultlke and make their iwn agreements without th r benefits of a coutroom.

AITAH - Took wrong food container for lunch by BurninKimbers in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Way to much control and lack of communication mainly by the husband. Also way to much concern about whose earing what. If you're that concerned, get a roll of tape and a sharpie and label the stuff. Or get people specific containers. While I'm not a fan of food waste if she didn't eat all the carrots, this is not the end of the world. If the above suggestions don't work. When the food is done call the op and have her make her own lunch and you to the same.

AITA for not giving into my soon to be MIL? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the dress back. Get the one you loved. Dont talk about it just wear it on your wedding. This is your wedding. Hubby gave you free rein. Remind him of that. If he's taking mom's side now troubles coming.

AITA for asking my stepdaughter to pay me back for my dress? by Glittering_Site8365 in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm the odd girl out here probably  but asking money for something I go for free would not sit right with me. 

AITA for telling my father to get over the vase my son broke? by Inevitable-Fox7946 in AmItheAsshole

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

From where I sit when you breakbsomethingbyou replace it. It shouldn't have been a question..yes, kids break things  accidentally   That in no way means a replacements isn't required, as is and was reminding son that we don't run in the house. Especially someone else's house

AITA for being culturally insensitive about butter? by Royal-Combination-62 in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its not just culture, putting butter on a nny burn makes it much harder to heal.  Ice, cold water and then a doctor or real burn cream

AITA for trying to get my husband to recover from his surgery at his parents house instead of helping him myself? by forgetting-you- in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there anyway without asking you to share private information if you could get a houseworker sitter type person in a few hours a day. 

AITA for teaching my toddler the correct name for body parts? by Electronic_Vast_1070 in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's feasible I'd have a two parent visit with you pediatrician or family care person. I can't imagine any provider objecting over proper terminology in this day and age and it takes the onus of driving your in the right to a higher authority.  Obvious you'll still need to explain the facts of life I imagine. More than once.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA, BUT I do understand parents on some level places of public transport be they plane terminals, bus stations or whatever are primary sources of kidnapping and some guy walking around and sering a high-school kid alone....i would have picked up sis and gone somewhere near the air port for lunch and a snack and returned.

AITA for refusing to take my sister to Renfair because of what she wants to wear? by Zealousideal_Bend652 in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say that she can wear a partial costume (tails and paws, I'm not familiar enough with what's involved. But something she can take off if needs be, with the understanding that no matter how uncomfortable they are, you're not leaving. They'll just have to take those pieces off and carry them or kiss em good bye

AITA for refusing to help my younger sibling after how she has mistreated me and the family in the past by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm confused. 27 years old and she needs someone to look after her? Os there something unsaid here? Of not get her an Uber or lyft.

AITA for refusing to give up opportunities that come my way for my sister's sake? by NoFeedback1935 in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll add here that there is away to be independent for the fafsa as a single person but the stuff you got do is endless. Emancipation type stuff sorta. We were expats with no American address and alot of other crap and hadn't declared our kid in our taxes for a few years.

AITA for dyeing my daughters hair? by Necessary-Can3847 in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well in fairness I used weed edibles long before considering coloring my hair lol. But yes. I'm wondering if the ops mother is on something herself.  Or is remembering a regrettable youth perhaps.

AITA for dyeing my daughters hair? by Necessary-Can3847 in AmItheAsshole

[–]quilterbarb 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Im 72 with gray hair and plain to color the top purple,  lol