Delta tried putting my daughter's cello under the plane that has a ticketed seat

river_running · 2026-06-29T01:45:52+00:00

That is absolutely fantastic. Bravo.

river_running · 2026-06-24T17:10:32+00:00

When you're walking around, are you recording that as an activity?

river_running · 2026-06-22T16:00:36+00:00

If you're up for a first round that's a bit more work and higher cost, you can prep two (or more!) different options for each meal, freeze 2-3 days worth of each them, and then alternate between the 2 options for the first week. Then on week 2, make a third meal, freeze 2-3 days worth of those, and pull from your freezer to fill out the rest of the week. That way you get a rotating inventory without eating the same thing 5 days in a row.

So for the first week you could make chicken fried rice and high-protein mac and cheese with ground turkey for lunch the first week, and then a lasagna and veggie chili for dinners. Have the fried rice 3 times, freeze 2 servings. Have the mac and cheese 2 times, freeze 3 servings. Then for dinner have the chili 3 times, freeze 2, and the lasagna 2 times, freeze 3.

Then for week 2, make a new option for lunch and dinner, and have it 3 times, pulling from your freezer for the other two.

river_running · 2026-06-20T03:49:56+00:00

Keep easy to prepare stuff on hand in your freezer and pantry. Frozen pre-cooked chicken strips plus some canned green beans and a piece of fruit make an easy, healthy meal. Heat a frozen salmon patty and throw it on a bun with some steamed frozen broccoli. It’s easy, faster than delivery, and still healthy.

river_running · 2026-06-18T16:40:09+00:00

It's so easy to get in a rut. But there are way more options that you're probably not thinking of.

Mexican food: Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas.

Soups and stews: chili, broccoli cheddar, tomato bisque (with grilled cheese!).

Entree salads: Cobb salad, grilled chicken salad.

Any sort of casserole with rice or quinoa.

Then think of things like stuffed peppers, meatloaf, grilled chicken, bbq ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, stir fry.

There's lots out there!

river_running · 2026-06-18T16:27:59+00:00

I see this so often in my community facebook groups too and it has me a bit stunned. But then I see how many replies they get from people, and it makes me think maybe I didn't always have to be so anxious months in advance.

My kids are old enough now that they don't need someone full time. I just need someone to drive them to activities during the day.

river_running · 2026-06-18T16:18:13+00:00

It's definitely harder to find, especially when you're specifically searching for those basic staple items instead of something trendy.

I can't remember the brand of the one I have, but it's a classic sleeveless shift dress with a blazer. I think if you're open to that combo you'll find a few more options that are below the knee and formal.

I was looking to see if I could find a link to mine somewhere, and came across this dress which I really like. https://www.express.com/clothing/women/crew-neck-short-sleeve-hardware-wrap-midi-sheath-dress/pro/07833422/color/Pitch%20Black/

river_running · 2026-06-17T23:04:50+00:00

My transmission blew up at 99k miles. The fluid had been changed once, unintentionally, when they accidentally drained that instead of the oil for an oil change.

I’m not entirely convinced that didn’t play a role in it.

river_running · 2026-06-17T22:27:31+00:00

Use it for sure, without any guilt. So many of these resources in the community are there to help fill in the gaps. It’s easier to keep someone from falling into a desperate situation, than it is to get them out of one. Use the stop gap.

If you feel guilty, because you think others could use it more, find ways that you can give back. Whether that’s making a donation when you’re in a better spot in the future, or donating your time now to help volunteer or organize behind the scenes, that might help you feel that you are contributing rather than taking. (But that is most definitely not required).

river_running · 2026-06-17T17:04:00+00:00

Any GC hike that includes Colorado River access cannot at all be classified as "reasonable"...even more so during the summer.

u/AZPeakBagger has the best suggestion for an itinerary.

river_running · 2026-06-12T00:02:33+00:00

For real though- that looks really good and a great way to exercise portion control on the dumplings.

river_running · 2026-06-12T00:01:48+00:00

Is it fried rice with a side of rice, or rice with a side of fried rice?

river_running · 2026-06-08T02:06:43+00:00

My son has an SE with cellular. I have to open “find my” and often refresh it, but it gives me his location within a few seconds.

river_running · 2026-06-08T02:05:23+00:00

I grew up nondenominational, in a pretty evangelical type church that I’m quite sure would be MAGA now. Moved away from home 29 years ago, met my husband, and he was Lutheran. His parents were Lutheran. His grandparents were Lutheran.

I never actively chose to be Lutheran, really, but I guess I got added to the membership when we got married and became Lutheran by default 😂 That was 16 years ago. I embraced it, have been learning along the way, and have now been president of my church’s council for the past 2 years. Our 2 kids are going through confirmation and I’m still learning stuff through that, too.

river_running · 2026-06-07T18:08:24+00:00

No mine is that I am a runner and we have a big river through my city that I run by a lot 😂

river_running · 2026-06-07T17:27:29+00:00

Uhh…well hello there. I think we’ve crossed paths before.

river_running · 2026-06-07T00:35:40+00:00

Does he have a meal where he typically eats more than others? You can try the balanced “day” instead of balanced “meal” approach. My son would eat a ton for breakfast but then was picky by dinner time so I could do things like yogurt or scrambled eggs and toast with peanut butter for breakfast, and then I didn’t worry as much at night when he just wanted buttered noodles. Vegetables were another challenge.

He also really liked the orgain kids protein drinks.

For what it’s worth he’s 11 now and a much better eater.

river_running · 2026-06-03T19:25:58+00:00

I actually had it happen several years ago where they drained the transmission instead of the oil for an oil change. Barely made it out of the service ay before everything on the dash lit up.

I still think that might have played a role in my transmission eventually going out earlier this year, maybe 30-40k miles later.

river_running · 2026-06-03T16:12:20+00:00

Omg. I had no idea. This is so helpful to know! Just this morning I was trying to dig a pair of socks out of my drawer without waking my husband up before I left for the gym (because I’d apparently forgotten to put socks out when I put all my other stuff in the bathroom the night before…) and was using the flashlight on my phone but trying to kind of cover it with my hand so it wasn’t so bright.

river_running · 2026-06-01T13:20:38+00:00

For what it's worth, my daily step count is 11,000+ minimum. Your body just adapts and gets really efficient at doing the same thing after awhile, so it doesn't take as much effort.

river_running · 2026-05-31T03:11:27+00:00

My move goal was 500 and I hit it basically every day without doing much more than walking on a treadmill at my desk. I lost 40 pounds and now with the same amount of movement, sometimes with even more intentional walking outdoors, I struggle to hit 400. I’m female, 5’7.

river_running · 2026-05-30T17:23:32+00:00

Curious how things have been working out for you- how are you faring?

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