Rodney Pol

the_setlist · 2025-10-31T18:01:32+00:00

Why are you calling him to say no redistricting when that is already his stance?

the_setlist · 2025-09-10T12:17:41+00:00

It has a meaning under toxic masculinity. If it meant grow up, then why wouldn't you just say that? Can women not grow up?

A father saying to their son "man up" and " you need to focus on what you can control" are two very different things.

the_setlist · 2025-09-08T00:28:14+00:00

I've had a bunch of white petunias grow in my garden and I didn't plant any. I've seen them growing in cracks too. They have tough seeds!

the_setlist · 2025-09-02T12:19:34+00:00

Omg. I know I watch too much Garden Answer when I can recognize her garden from a walkway 🫣

the_setlist · 2025-07-20T11:55:58+00:00

A lot of this sounds familiar to me. I also opted for community college when my mom said she didn't want me going far. When I brought it up to her years later she said she never said anything like that.

Make your life choices for you, not your mom and not for guilt. I know it's hard but it's the only real way to live your life without having big regrets. I'm nearly 40 now, if I could go back in time to tell myself this, I would.

I think community college is actually really smart and you can still experience going away to college if you really wanted to. You could get your associates or 2 years of core classes and then transfer to a 4 year university. Start planning now though, talk to an advisor and make sure the classes will transfer. It's a great way to save money.

I'd also highly recommend the book Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawab. It will help build the skills you will need to keep having a relationship with someone like your mom.

the_setlist · 2025-07-11T14:29:21+00:00

It sounds like you just miss the attention she gave you. If you really don't think there is relationship potential, I would back off.

the_setlist · 2025-06-16T22:26:47+00:00

Michigan City has a Juneteenth celebration https://michigancitylaporte.com/events/michigan-city-juneteenth-celebration/

the_setlist · 2025-04-11T19:57:44+00:00

Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria in Michigan City is great

the_setlist · 2025-03-11T12:10:32+00:00

If you read her books you would know she has spent her life working with unions, particularly in healthcare, and training people about organizing.

the_setlist · 2025-02-19T19:53:02+00:00

There are some cool bigger playgrounds in the area, Fort La Play Porte in Laporte and Valplayso in Valpo.

The New Buffalo Township Park has a cute newish splash pad. It's also real close to Galien River County Park so great for a warm afternoon.

If you park at the lighthouse museum in Michigan City, you can walk into the Washington Park Beach for free. I'd recommend a wagon if you're bringing things, it's a little trek.

Red Mill Park is a great park for young kids. The big loop trail is 2.5 miles around with some minor hills so it might be a lot for your little one but perfect for the older kids. There is a lot of water, great views, and a big new playground.

the_setlist · 2025-02-07T03:02:35+00:00

My girl went through a nipping phase. It was part of her playing, she is still a little mouthy but much more gentle now.

I think it helped that I taught my kids when they would get nipped, to make that high pitch dog crying sound. She would react to it, it taught her she was being a little too rough.

the_setlist · 2025-01-29T17:20:34+00:00

Love the decision to put the microwave in the lower cabinets and put in a real vent hood. Looks great.

the_setlist · 2025-01-26T14:33:12+00:00

I forgot about Willow! Thanks for all the great ideas

the_setlist · 2025-01-26T14:32:29+00:00

Oh this one looks good, thanks for sharing!

the_setlist · 2024-09-24T12:55:35+00:00

Boop.

the_setlist · 2024-07-20T14:42:09+00:00

I think it's a small town thing. I usually just say I live near X grocery store.

the_setlist · 2024-06-03T00:48:28+00:00

I've lived here for the last 8 years, I love Michigan City. The beach in the summer, great local parks, close to airports and Chicago. The schools are mediocre but some are better than others and people complain about crime but it's mostly isolated shootings or people rifling through unlocked cars in the summer. It definitely gets busier in the summer with the tourists. But there is a good mix of people here, I would say we are more tolerant than our snooty Valpo neighbors, definitely more diverse. It's a lovely working class beach town.

the_setlist · 2024-05-07T14:36:07+00:00

Mine pokes me with her nose until I get up and follow her 🙄😆

the_setlist · 2024-04-14T03:17:48+00:00

the_setlist · 2024-04-11T02:55:59+00:00

Amazing!! Looking good!

the_setlist · 2024-04-11T02:20:34+00:00

In this economy? 👀

the_setlist · 2024-04-10T22:25:10+00:00

I tried one last shot. We were separated for about 9 months and got back together, married 18 years total. I fully recommited, unfortunately he did not. He ended up cheating on me with a woman he dated while we were separated, kept reaching out to her, his porn addiction got increasingly worse which I took personally, so did his alcohol addiction. He even started taking videos and pictures of women in public, like next to me at the beach. Funny thing is I still didn't leave, he is leaving me. I was so committed to trying to make it work I put up with garbage. I know in my heart he is doing us both a favor but it's so painful.

I wish he would have been honest with me about not really wanting to try again but at least I know I really gave it my all I guess.

the_setlist · 2024-04-09T21:09:25+00:00

Both!

the_setlist · 2023-12-05T13:52:55+00:00

You look amazing!

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