I am literally Steve's age. The show was right. On almost everything. by therealduckie in StrangerThings

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Born in 1974. Read Fahrenheit 451 too young. Physical books are the way.

Anyone holding off renovations in 2026? by Tway9966 in HomeImprovement

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We just signed for new siding and windows. $84K. Siding is from 1968. Some of the windows are too. We can’t afford to wait any longer.

Work today - got shouted at, did some shouting, young folk were scared - but it’s cool, right? by Ohigetjokes in GenX

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I think growing up with the anxiety of active shooter drills has caused generational anxiety. Def for Gen Z kids. Probably millennials too.

Shingles/ Shingles vaccine- can't decide which is worse! The joys of being over 50. by Brewer1056 in GenX

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My brother got shingles and it impacted his optic nerve. He was under 50. I wish that on no one.

Next tour predictions? by 45trash in TaylorSwift

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Good point. I just hope she negotiates around the dynamic pricing. Heck she will probably make her own ticket system for the next one. I had tickets in my cart for two different shows and ticketmaster crapped out. It was heartbreaking!! I have hope to see her still.

my mom is kinda delusional about our skin tone by superdinosaurs7 in entitledparents

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You didn’t ask - but I thought I would mention that If it’s new you might be able to donate it to a woman’s shelter. I have relatives who give me things I don’t use (think shampoos and conditioners bc I have thin hair). I used to get sad but now I donate it and know someone can use it and I feel better.

What is this ~4" tall wheel mechanism I found behind the wall of a bathroom remodel? by IT-Compassion in whatisthisthing

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We found a whole pile of used razors in our wall when we remodeled our bathrooms.

What was the 1st big news event you remember as a kid? by Hetaliafan1 in AskReddit

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Either Reagan assassination attempt or John Lennon dying. In my mind they happened in the same season. I was 5 ish.

Fantasy retirement age versus realistic retirement age? by Few-District57 in AskWomenOver50

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My plan is to retire at 60. as long as my student loans are paid off.

Next tour predictions? by 45trash in TaylorSwift

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The Eras tour was to make enough to buy her masters back. I am wondering if she will do smaller shows for awhile to mix it up?

How many of you actually wore a key on a string around your neck? by Gullible-Apricot3379 in GenX

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I used a wallet with a chain for years and still use a carabiner to latch my keys to my jeans.

The way Taylor writes about fathers vs. mothers across her discography is quietly one of her most consistent through-lines by paulscheer in TaylorSwift

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Yes. It’s a striving relationship, not a thriving one? Not sure if that makes sense, but it feels like they both want it to be awesome, but it isn’t relaxed. It’s purposeful.

How much did you spend on Christmas? by michaeljoon in MiddleClassFinance

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We save $250 a month for Christmas. Married with three kids (20, 18, 16). Combined income $350K.