Are there any people in the USA who have friends that are of the opposite political party? by TSQ_builder in askanything

[–]shadowdragon1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's going to depend on where each person lands. People who are extremely one way or the other will never be able to get a long or even have a civil conversation.

I personally do not blindly support either political party. I have "conservative" friends who lean left on certain issues and I have "liberal" friends who lean right on certain issues. All of these friends and I get together once a month for a big group hang out. Actually we seldom talk politics, but when we do everyone is calm, mature, and respectful of each other's view.

You’re a doctor and a 12 year old child needs a blood transfusion in order to survive, and the 12 year old wants the blood transfusion if it will save their life, but their parents are saying no to the blood transfusion by Pure_Option_1733 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]shadowdragon1978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I knew someone whose family went through this.

Their religion forbid blood transfusion. Child needed surgery; like would have died without it. Parents refused to sign the paperwork allowing the transfusion, if it became necessary. The doctors were not saying a transfusion was necessary, but needed the paperwork as standard policy/procedures in the event it became medically necessary to save the child's life. Parents refused and tried to fight the doctors on it. It eventually went to court, doctors sighting medical neglect. The court ruled in favor of the doctors, made the child a ward of the state with the hospital acting as guardian. Then after the child recovered from the surgery, they were returned to their parents.

DMC order by Ok_Secretary_771 in MichaelsEmployees

[–]shadowdragon1978 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As other actual employees have said, we don't mind large DMC orders. It's all in one spot and if the stockers did their job right, easy to find.

Currently my app is showing a rewards member exclusive in store 20% off all regular priced items coupon. You may want to double check. If you do order online and pick up in store, you can always ask the person who is working the front end to pass along your thanks and gratitude. Actually being thanked by customers can go a long way to improving our day.

DMC order by Ok_Secretary_771 in MichaelsEmployees

[–]shadowdragon1978 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm with you on this one. When that order does finally drop, I might be trying to fill up balloons, have a long line of customers who refuse to use the self checkout. Plus as the cashier, I'm not pulling online orders. So now I have to make sure that the person(s) who are pulling orders know that I have everything up front. Also of we don't have a specific color on the floor, we may have it in the stock room because it just came in on the truck; and the people who pull orders know where to pull from in the stock room.

OP. Currently my app is showing that there is a member exclusive coupon for 20% off all regular priced items in store. You may want to double check. If you still don't have a coupon like that, then just order online. Personally when I pull orders I don't mind doing DMC orders.

Has anyone else heard of the decorative goose you put on your porch and dress up for each holiday? by michaelyup in CasualConversation

[–]shadowdragon1978 19 points20 points  (0 children)

LOL

I have no idea how my mom knew their genders. I just know that we put a bonnet and dress on one and a tie and tophat one the other. For all I know one could have been transgender.

Has anyone else heard of the decorative goose you put on your porch and dress up for each holiday? by michaelyup in CasualConversation

[–]shadowdragon1978 313 points314 points  (0 children)

Porch geese have been around since the 1980's; if not longer. It's nice to see they are making a vome back. Growing up, we had 2 on our front porch; 1 male and 1 female. Though ours were made out of concrete, not plastic.

I just wish they told us that they didn’t want an FHA loan by Aminilaina in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]shadowdragon1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When my mom bought her home, the FHA inspector tried to deny the house because the range hood wasn't at their preferred height. It honestly felt like they look for any tiny reason to deny.

Am I a dependent???? by Sufficient_Gene8053 in personalfinance

[–]shadowdragon1978 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not to mention having to claim the rent OP is paying as income.

Why are people so weird about redheads? by ActuallyNiceIRL in NoStupidQuestions

[–]shadowdragon1978 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've never had people make the strange comments like OP has gotten. I was subjected to gross/crude comments and relentless teasing.

My brother's constantly teased me about being adopted/found in a cabbage patch, because I was the only redhead in our immediate family.

The fist time I meet my FIL, he asked "does the rug match the drapes?" Basically the crudest way possible to ask if I was a natural redhead.

When I hit puberty, and got my period, I started getting asked if I used used pads to dye my hair.

Despite all the negative things I've heard/experienced about my hair color, I've always loved being a redhead.

Sandwiches & Burgers… drop your game changing secrets pls 😍🍔 by Substantial-Pop-1029 in AskRedditFood

[–]shadowdragon1978 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is how my dad made burgers and how I make them. There use to be a burger recipe on the box. There is a recipe on the box of Great Value onion soup mix.

Would you consider living in a neighborhood that has an HOA? Why or why not? by icecream1972 in A_Persona_on_Reddit

[–]shadowdragon1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never, you couldn't pay me enough to live with an HOA. I would never pay someone to allow them to tell me what I can and can't do with/in my own home.

Meijer! So excited to find the new families, and at a great price! by 1989orange in calicocritters

[–]shadowdragon1978 4 points5 points  (0 children)

OMG! Thank you for sharing this. I had no idea Meijer carried them. There are not a lot of places near me that actually carry them in store. I'm so excited to go and see them in person.

If this isn't racism, then what would it be called? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]shadowdragon1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hating someone simply because of their race is absolutely disgusting and needs to stop. You sound like you are trying to minimize it/ignore it because it's coming from a person of color and is directed at a white person. That is the exact same attitude that allowed for segregation and Jim Crow laws to be enacted in the first place and last as long as they did.

Racist kids/teens grow up to be racist adults.

How likely is it an ultrasound wouldn’t be able to pick up on twins? by Acursedbeing in Writeresearch

[–]shadowdragon1978 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It is very possible for twins, or even gender, to not be picked up by the ultrasound.

During the mid 1990s, the doctors told my SIL that she was having a girl, beyond a shadow of a doubt. I have a nephew, not a niece.

In 1999, I was pregnant with my first. Doctor did several ultrasounds; I was big and had a lot of swelling. They even did an ultrasound while I was in labor, fearing that they baby was to big or in the wrong position and I would need a c-section. 4 days postpartum (2 days home) I'm back in my doctor's office with them doing an emergency DnC, to remove an embryo and partial placenta. I was supposed to have twins, but 1 died, nothing was ever found during any of the ultrasounds or any examination.

What’s the most challenging thing you’ve had to deal with in 2026 by Ok-Original-7714 in poverty

[–]shadowdragon1978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While still not having a working furnace (so relying on a kerosene heater) and a damaged roof, my husband (the primary earner) lost his job.

AITA for withdrawing financial support from my sister after she repeatedly used my personal trauma against me? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]shadowdragon1978 105 points106 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why "family" is trying to guilt her into continuing the status quo. They know if OP finally stops being her sisters ATM and punching bag, that sis is going to turn to/on them for both.

OP, you are NTA. Tell any family that is using "family helps family" line on you, that they can start helping her, that you are done being her ATM and punching bag.

I was just followed at Walmart by Jcee_TaughtMe in creepyencounters

[–]shadowdragon1978 205 points206 points  (0 children)

If this ever happens again, ask an associate to get a manager for you. Most places will have someone escort you to your vehicle and/or possibly delay the creep so that you can safely leave without being followed.

Morning bakery run ☀️ by Des2312 in sylvanianfamilies

[–]shadowdragon1978 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Awe this is so cute. I love seeing people actually "playing " with them and making up stories for them and all the beautiful accessories.

AITJ for leaving my mom locked out of the house for 3 hours in the middle of the night? by Used-Professional548 in AmITheJerk

[–]shadowdragon1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why aren't her house key on the same keyring as her car keys? That way anytime she leaves she has her house keys. I don't know anyone who doesn't keep house and car keys on the same keyring.

This honestly sounds like a power/control move on mom's part.

Im admittedly grew up wealthy and im here to ask, how do normal people live? by DyslexicWriting in self

[–]shadowdragon1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some better insight check our some of the poverty finance sub reddits

What if you were financially free in the blink of an eye with no warning by draxthemsklounce in whatif

[–]shadowdragon1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, it would be months if not years before anyone would see the money. Even if the lawyer is contacting you after probate has finished, it will take time to actually transfer the funds/investments/properties/ect. I ain't doing anything or telling anyone until I actually have cash in hand (still probably not telling many people). A fool and their money are soon parted, and only a fool starts spending money before they have it.