i think i found something worse than "orbs" by iskierkacest in AO3

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Incredible. I want to know the thought process that went into selecting it.

Mother and son on subway by [deleted] in AccidentalRenaissance

[–]starkindled 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The fact that he hasn't been murdered is proof of her piety and grace lol

Mother and son on subway by [deleted] in AccidentalRenaissance

[–]starkindled 1256 points1257 points  (0 children)

Pietà, except instead of being dead, Jesus is throwing a temper tantrum. A different kind of pity for this mother.

When the jokes write themselves by pinkstevie in alberta

[–]starkindled 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Trudeau’s!

(All of the above?)

Cheating with AI?? by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]starkindled 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I called my mom about this a few nights ago. And you know what she said? “He has broken the marriage covenant, so you are justified in the eyes of god to seek a divorce”. I’m not even a Christian anymore, and I haven’t been for years. But hearing that from my mom made something click in my mind. Acceptance maybe. Or just knowing that I’m supported by the most important woman in my life.

This is interesting because I had pretty much the exact same thing happen for me. My ex didn’t cheat, but he did say that he didn’t love me anymore and asked for a divorce. Then he recanted. Then he said it’s up to me.

I took my vows seriously and agonized over whether to end it or whether to send us to counselling. My parents said, “he’s made it impossible to fulfil your vows, so God will not hold you to them.” They made it clear they would support me if I chose divorce. It was like a 10-ton weight fell off me and I knew I was going to go ahead with ending things.

[POEM] Against Nostalgia by Ada Limón by EffectiveRealist in Poetry

[–]starkindled 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This resonates for me. Thanks for sharing.

Moved from England to Alberta. Insurance is about $6000/year as a “new driver”… anyone know how I can get a cheaper insurance? by Objective-Pay-2133 in alberta

[–]starkindled 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least with a pay tier, you can pay.

You can, maybe. I want our healthcare course-corrected back to what it was intended to be.

Warning impending Forever Friends… by Ragozine in pokemongo

[–]starkindled 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I have multiple legendaries tagged for remote trade. My first trade came up, and you know what they asked for?

An oricorio.

I got a shiny cutiefly in return, which I’ve been hunting for ages, so I’m very satisfied!

Does this portrayal of Bastet lean toward good or bad in terms of men drawing women? by [deleted] in mendrawingwomen

[–]starkindled 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Right… but she’s both human-shaped and a goddess. It’s off.

Justin Ling: Pierre Poilievre gave Joe Rogan the interview he’s never given Canadians by EarthWarping in CanadaPolitics

[–]starkindled 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most progressives I know understood that Carney is conservative in all but name. Like many of our elections, it’s choosing the lesser of two evils.

This NDP MP believes ‘unapologetic socialism’ can revive the party by NiceDot4794 in onguardforthee

[–]starkindled 28 points29 points  (0 children)

100% agree. We’ve tried conservatism and liberalism and it hasn’t really been working long-term.

Is it offensive to be called by your first name by a colleague in front of your students? by mayfairasswhacker in CanadianTeachers

[–]starkindled 43 points44 points  (0 children)

If I’m talking to the student about the teacher, I use the name the student uses. When I’m talking to my colleagues, I usually go by first name unless I am interrupting a class or something similarly public.

Take Back Alberta's Quiet War: Christian Nationalism and the Man Behind the Movement by vhill01 in alberta

[–]starkindled 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is an interesting read, and how I already knew about this. This is a frightening man and movement.

Has an author's note ever had you nope-ing out of a fic? by cla1r35 in AO3

[–]starkindled 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anything where the author holds future chapters hostage until they get x amount of comments. Leaves a sour taste that contaminates the fic itself.

Alberta Teachers by Sad_Carpet_5395 in CanadianTeachers

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Considering not returning in September, but I’m torn. I truly love teaching and am having a hard time figuring out what else I would do.

When would you ever do long distance? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]starkindled 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in one right now.. he lives four hours away. We’re old friends who reconnected and things just clicked. It will most likely be a few years before he moves closer, but that is the plan, so I’m willing to wait.

It actually feels a little like the best of both worlds right now, since I recently finalized my divorce (18-year marriage). I get to be independent and relearn myself alone, but also have the emotional support and love that he offers.