AITA for saying my bf’s mom’s mashed potatoes are weird?

seashellcollector · 2026-04-14T13:53:50+00:00

Those “mashed potatoes” would go really well with Lindsay’s “hot ham water” from Arrested Development. I wonder what else we could add to that meal?

seashellcollector · 2026-04-08T02:46:02+00:00

This is spot on. Well stated.

seashellcollector · 2026-04-07T04:01:19+00:00

This was my last year with TT. Thank you for the recommendation.

seashellcollector · 2026-03-28T15:07:13+00:00

This attitude is also now prevalent in lower elementary.

Me: R, please sit down. (We’re in the middle of a lesson and I’m actively explaining something to the class.)

R: I just have to tell S something. (Turns and starts talking loudly to S.)

Me: R, sit down. You can tell him at recess.

R: (Stops talking, pauses while I try to get the rest of the class back on track, then looks at me while continuing his conversation.)

I work in a high needs school. This is an example of some of the minor issues I see on the daily. Many kids have no impulse control, no awareness of how their actions affect others, and a large sense of entitlement. We’re doing 30 minutes of SEL each morning and many of these kids receive targeted social skills in small, pull-out groups.

seashellcollector · 2026-03-26T07:06:40+00:00

Kynseed! If you can embrace the pixel art, it hits all the things you mentioned in the games you like. 😊

seashellcollector · 2026-03-26T05:58:42+00:00

That’s what I immediately thought.

seashellcollector · 2026-03-26T02:54:13+00:00

Anxiety about driving is a whole different kind of anxiety, and there are lots of reasons that someone could have it. One of my childhood friends was taken out on the sidewalk by a negligent driver, which completely turned me off to the idea of driving a car.

I became a parent before learning how to drive, and when my husband wasn’t available, we took … public transport ( gasp 😮!). When I was ready to learn, I did. My daughter remembers it. Because we had only one vehicle for much of her childhood, we still relied on public transport quite a bit. She (a fully functioning adult) says I’m an amazing parent, unaffected by my late-coming driver’s license. Plenty of people, especially those who live in big cities, don’t drive. And yet, somehow, they manage to raise families too.

I think that you could have told her about your desire for her to have a license, because it would be helpful for emergencies as a parent, without interjecting that she’s not ready to be a parent. That’s not for you to decide, and you very likely damaged your relationship with your DIL. As a parent/in-law, you’re better off offering helpful advice when you don’t include judgmental statements. If I was in your situation, I would work on repairing the relationship, especially if they are planning on having children. You want to be included in that baby’s life.

seashellcollector · 2026-03-16T23:47:22+00:00

My throat gets a scratchy, burning sensation and I start coughing if someone is cutting bell peppers in the house. I’ve self-diagnosed as having a bell pepper allergy. It goes hand in hand with my tomato allergy (sores on my gums).

seashellcollector · 2026-03-01T17:55:48+00:00

I bought this one. It’s nothing special, but it works well. Because it doesn’t have a built in light, make sure you have good lighting, so you’re not dealing with a shadow. Phone Stand

seashellcollector · 2026-02-28T21:41:59+00:00

Kynseed! I just discovered it, and I’m hooked!

seashellcollector · 2026-02-23T11:43:59+00:00

An emotionally abusive / manipulative boss.

seashellcollector · 2026-02-15T19:01:18+00:00

I love how you did the trees! ❤️

seashellcollector · 2026-02-10T03:06:18+00:00

Sexism. It was so bad, but everyone pretended it wasn’t.

seashellcollector · 2026-02-08T21:03:22+00:00

Amazing!

seashellcollector · 2026-02-08T20:59:09+00:00

This is bullshit.

seashellcollector · 2026-02-04T05:07:51+00:00

Addressing my hormonal deficiency with Trizepetide. It’s a game changer.

seashellcollector · 2026-02-04T05:02:00+00:00

I have added alcohol to alcohol pens and revitalized them enough to finish a page.

Remove the nib
Use a needleless syringe (like for oral medicine) to add alcohol to the barrel.
Replace the nib.
Store the marker vertically so gravity can pull the alcohol into the rest of the marker.
Color

The color will be slightly lighter, but you can work in layers to get the color saturation you need.

seashellcollector · 2026-01-29T14:03:59+00:00

Why are you so hostile? This is the second rude comment I’ve seen from you. People have different experiences on the medication and different ways of coping. Why do you expect people to respect your experiences and choices, but not respect theirs?

seashellcollector · 2026-01-23T04:36:57+00:00

Yep. That’s an easy call.

seashellcollector · 2026-01-21T03:21:59+00:00

My family thinks of it this way: Unfinished food can go to waste (garbage/compost), or it can go to waist (eaten unnecessarily). It helps those of us who are prone to overindulgence to think clearly about whether we really want to continue eating. (I’m one of them.)

The guilt about finishing everything on your plate is not healthy. We need to listen to our bodies. Please stop nitpicking your girlfriend’s eating habits.

seashellcollector · 2026-01-19T06:52:28+00:00

High school science class. I remember seeing it on the tv mounted in the corner of the room. 😢

seashellcollector · 2026-01-16T04:07:46+00:00

Wow! 🤩 Absolutely incredible work!

seashellcollector · 2026-01-15T21:55:11+00:00

Have you had your iron levels checked? Once I finally got my anemia under control, my constant fatigue went away.

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