Thanks for the clarification. Re: being “into book banning” There is a huge difference between providing kids with age appropriate books and “banning” them. There is a reason libraries have different sections.

The synopsis includes mention of aggressive behavior of a boy towards the female protagonist, Cassie. Then at the end of the book, the boy admits he has feelings for Cassie. To me, the whole idea of a boy being aggressive to a girl bc of his romantic feelings is repulsive. I certainly don’t want younger kids introduced to that. 7th grade is soon enough but I’d hope girls wouldn’t internalize that and would talk it over with a parent.

No. I support each book being evaluated on its own particular contents.

What linked Politico article? Linked from this thread? I’m missing it if you mean it’s linked on this thread

Here’s a good breakdown of the book, Drama. https://www.picturethispost.com/drama-banned-book-review-for-the-book-and-against-the-ban/ After reading this, I’d support the book being available in 7th grade and up. I don’t think it’s appropriate or necessary for younger grades

Most people’s porn addiction begins with looking at “innocent” pictures and progressing from there. It’s not ridiculous at all, IMO

That’s a picture from the book Drama, which it sounds like it is available to only grades above grade 8…I’m guessing due to sexual themes that are more involved than kissing. I’m pretty sure the above picture is from the scene where one boy takes the place of the female lead…so that might be a picture of 2 boys kissing. Yes, I know they are on stage in a play. Yes, I know men played all the roles in Shakespeare.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-killed-6-injured-in-terror-shooting-at-jerusalem-entrance-bus-stop/ Three people were murdered by Hamas terrorists in Jerusalem. Shot to death at bus stop. Many more injured. The victims were named later as Livia Dickman, 24, Ashdod rabbinical judge Elimelech Wasserman, 73, and Hannah Ifergan, who was in her 60s.

Tell me you’re in an upper- income household without telling me you’re in an upper-income household. Inflation erodes consumer purchasing power and impacts lower-income households much worse than mid- and upper-income households. But you’ll take this economy. Good to know.

What is wrong with just being direct, like the teacher was? She said *she didn’t want to “presume” gifts but IF you were considering then…blah, blah blah.* In this case, her blah blah blah is money. Why get another parent (room mom) involved? And why are YOUR excuses the only allowable ones? only diabetes and scent sensitivity? There are NO other excuses? what if she was raised in squalor and now has committed her life to non-consumerism and minimalism? Sorry, not good enough! Take this Yankee candle and world’s best teacher mug and don’t be rude! 🤣

I was thinking of him feeling the vibrations it and thinking someone was in the house bc that was mentioned as not being possible any more bc he’s deaf. Which I don’t agree with. I’m not saying “go ahead and use it bc he will feel it coming” I’m not addressing the safety issue at all

He might be deaf but he will feel the vibrations of something moving through the house.

I’d much rather know that I’m giving something the teacher WANTS (even if it’s cash and even if she comes right out and says it) than giving something that gets thrown away.

I’ve heard news stories that state over 40% of US adults have at least one unused gift card. The collective amount of unused gift cards is in double-digit billions. Maybe she does use gift cards, but only at a particular place and she didn’t want to specify.

Maybe she’ll buy new bulletin board displays or books for the class library? Lots of teacher spend their own paychecks on stuff for students or the classroom.

Yikes. I’m glad you were on top of it. I hope it clears up quickly!

Why do I feel like I walked in on a prior convo that’s just continuing here?

That’s funny…I must have misunderstood your post. I thought you were complaining about her being rude. I’m sorry you don’t get paid enough to give her a gift.

You might want to rethink the use of this word In some circles, an edible implies a marijuana edible. And coupled with the small adjective, IMO makes it even MORE likely I’m suuuuuuuuure I’ll get hammered with cries of “no one would ever mistake this a recommending a marijuana edible!” but in places it is legal? It could be. Teachers get wine and alcohol as gifts, too

I love it. Teachers are under paid. The economy is garbage. Inflation is sucking up everyone’s reserves and margin. Make it rain. Give her cash

I didn’t know that. It’s just more heartbreak on top of what has already been so awful

The baby and his family are said to have been passed to another terrorist group. They probably will not be released in this group of abductees/hostages. The Bibas family, including baby Kfir who is now 10 months old, was transferred by Hamas to another Palestinian terror group in Gaza, the military said Monday, dampening hopes of their release during the current truce. Kfir was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz along with his 4-year-old brother Ariel and parents Yarden, 34, and Shiri, 32, when terrorists rampaged through southern communities on October 7, murdering at least 1,200 people, mostly civilians in their homes and at a music festival, and abducting some 240. https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-hamas-abducted-bibas-family-including-baby-handed-them-to-other-terror-group/

Gonna go with *cleave* (although arse is still an intriguing option). Cleave is good cuz it’s flexible. I can either separate or come together, depending upon the circumstances. It’s perfect

That’s funny…I’ve known THESE as Bird’s Nest Cookies (they are a “no bake” cookie)

I googled this. One review said it was too dry and crumbly bc there was only 1 egg and no liquid. Does your recipe have different ingredients? If not, do you find it dry and crumbly?