Amy in NH
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On 1/16/2020 at 2:10 PM, moonflower said:
I agree with you that political correctness isn't a virtue, but I doubt most people would apply this standard to other groups or situations. If a black person posted an OP saying hey, what are some of the ways black people in America come across negatively and how can I change that in myself, I'd be hard pressed to believe that the thread would be full of people saying, well, in my experience you're all lazy, loud, violent, low IQ, degenerate, etc. I just can't see the thread going that way, even if the opinion was asked for.
As part of a dropout prevention conference a few years ago I attended a middle school classroom in Texas where the diverse group of students were discussing stereotypes. It was fascinating and amusing. They sure didn't pull any punches, even when it came to racial stereotypes, and no-one got upset!
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On 1/16/2020 at 1:15 PM, Matryoshka said:
I've just been reading along but have to jump in and opine that of the two sorts it's the red squirrels that are the villains. Sure, there are more gray squirrels and they are bigger and not as cute, but they pretty much limit their annoying behaviors, like raiding the birdfeeder, to the great out-of-doors. I'm not even sure what it is they do that's annoying other than that, which is honestly a very minor annoyance. I've never had a squirrel of either sort bother my garden - that's the woodchucks and bunnies and deer. Red squirrels may be a bundle of cuteness, but they gnaw and nibble their way into your house and outbuildings and then gnaw and nibble and poo all over the insides of your house and insulation and wiring and all the stuff you have stored in your attic and garage... Red squirrels are real stinkers.
We've also had flying squirrels get into the house. That was... interesting. Gray squirrels tend to stay where they belong, chittering at us from the treetops.
We left a two-story ladder up on the side of the house WAY too long once, and I was sitting near the window in the winter when I saw a gray squirrel go up the ladder and not come back down. Then his friend went up. I watched out the window for a while and saw that they were getting down by jumping into a nearby tree. Needless to say, dh spent that weekend making one-way squirrel exits for the holes they had chewed into the sides of our house. They had been nesting in the brand-new loose insulation we had just installed in the attic. 😠
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On 1/16/2020 at 9:26 AM, maize said:
Don't please, we're glad to have you here and unique perspectives really add to discussion. We've had occasional heated debates over the years, the shopping cart and crockpot kerfuffles for example have become legendary, but this is one of the few places online where I have seen such a diversity of experience and opinion come together in generally friendly and respectful discussion. Please don't let a few ruffled feathers chase you back into your shell 🙂
I agree.
And every week when I go shopping I think of the boardies as I take my cart from amongst those left in the lot, and then leave it when I'm finished with it.
I also use an Instant Pot with stainless liner now (thanks for the suggestion, boardies!!), and don't worry about the crockpot liner anymore.-
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What is ironic to me is that it is those posters who I view as least tolerant of "others", and most likely to want to force their beliefs on others, who are most vocal in their upset over this thread about how we are perceived. Truth hurts? Maybe if those groups which "view discussions of stereotypes as gauche" actually had some discussion about the reason for these stereotypes they would change their perspective a tiny bit? Taboos exist to insulate people from other opinions that could lead to better understanding of others as well as personal growth.
Although I imagine those ^^ people will read this as a personal attack instead of using it as a point of self-reflection.
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On 1/15/2020 at 5:54 PM, MercyA said:
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The Pledge runs counter to my beliefs as a Christian, too. And, in any case, it is a lie. There is not freedom and justice for all. Anyone who thinks there is isn't paying attention.
I don't like the pledge because someone(s) decided to insert the idea of our nation being "under God". I'm not on board with that.
And I agree with you about the lie. I prefer to think of it as an aspiration.-
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On 1/14/2020 at 8:26 PM, fairfarmhand said:
I did ask. And I believe our boardies are realistic enough to know that Americans as a GROUP may not reflect the actions of individuals.
what if find ironic in what you internationals posted is the “Americans do it better” arrogance. Because goodness knows we spend a LOT of time complaining about the state of things in our nation!!!!
I have to say that I have encountered this quite a bit. Many people I've talked to have an "America is the best" attitude, and if you suggest ways that we could improve they are likely to tell you to move to another country. I was born and raised here, and find it obnoxious!
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On 1/14/2020 at 5:00 PM, StellaM said:
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American militarism, the presence of American military and the perception of being dragged into American wars (more recent historical context). Increased American content sold to us.
So there's a background feeling of being used and marketed to, in the guise of an allyship that's pretty much lip service post WW.
When Americans are criticised here, it seems to be when they are unaware of the people around them. I'll give you a petty example. We get a lot of cruise ships in. Quite often, when Americans are off the ship, they seem to lack spatial awareness of the people in the city going about their business. They block footpaths. They're loud. They don't appear to have much sense of being guests. This doesn't happen in the same way or to the same extent with tourists of other nationalities. I wonder if some US tourists are just used to taking up a lot more space ?
Although a petty example, I think it can stand in for a lot of the things people object to (when they do object, which is clearly not always, see above :)) Not standing back and respecting the culture you just arrived in, sort of a cultural stomping over it in some ways. Feeling free to comment on what they see, regardless of whether its culturally appropriate. Being loud, being overbearing in manner.
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As an American, these are things I dislike about other Americans: There seems to be no awareness-of and consideration-for others, either culturally or just in a mundane way. And the crass commercialism and militarism - ugh.
I figured it was just human nature for those with no self-awareness. Do you not find these traits in people from other countries?
Sometimes I think I really should move to another country...
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My kids use adapalene gel, which is Differin. It works great if used every single night. We can definitely tell when they haven't been using it.
You can get it at Walmart for ~$28/tube which lasts about a month. Alldaychemist also has it, but it's the same price unless you hit a shipping discount.
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I gave my sister Bananagrams for Christmas. She and her husband are Scrabble fans, and have more than one travel copy. Brought my Bananagrams along for a visit at the beginning of December, and they really liked it!
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I've found that "hunger" is usually one of two things:
1. Thirst. Many times your body will send a "hungry" signal when you are starting to become dehydrated; by the time you feel thirsty you are already there. Drink more water, especially when you think you feel hungry.
2. Habit. When you have "regular" meals, your body gets used to an input of food at those certain times each day, and sends a "hungry" signal when the clock hands are in the right position. After 2-3 days of skipping that mealtime, you've broken the habit and your body will stop sending the signal.
Many times, you can trick your body into giving up the hungry signal by chewing. If all else fails, chew gum.
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I give myself a 4-6 hour eating window in the late afternoon each day. I can only manage one meal and maybe a snack on this schedule. It is easier to make good eating decisions when you have to make that meal count. I also take a good multivitamin and a few other supplements during my eating window.
I no longer feel hungry and/or bloated all day.
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Pull off the baseboard, clean the carpet, and then put the baseboard back on?
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2 hours ago, wilrunner said:
My mishap was not as bad as any of yours, but I forgot the sugar in the meringue of the lemon meringue pie I made. The crust is horrible, the meringue is nasty, but the lemon part is very good. I seem to have an issue with putting sugar in pies. A few years ago, I forgot it in my Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, too. 😂
My 4-H club did a pie fundraiser for the first time this year. The families sold pies ahead of time, and we met during last weekend to bake and deliver them.
We found out on Christmas that someone (me?) forgot to put sugar in the pumpkin pie. It was still good with maple syrup poured on top, but 5 were made and delivered this way. Oops!
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Artists, including musicians and composers, deserve to be paid for their content. You would need to purchase music via CD and load it into the MP3 player, or purchase digital content to load via an app. We buy Spotify Premium Family for $12/month, and each family member in the house can create and download their own playlists. I wish content creators were paid more per listen, but it is the best we can do for now. We support our favorite artists through concert tickets and merchandise purchases as well.
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Ree's lasagna recipe is the only one I use. I was a lasagna failure until I tried her recipe, and it works like a charm every single time. Everyone loves it.
We use sweet Italian sausage instead of hot.
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This year my step-father wouldn't tell us what he wants for Christmas. I asked just before Thanksgiving, when I was doing the family shopping. My mother was making Thanksgiving dinner, and asked if we would want Brussels Sprouts on turkey-day. None of us like them, but my step-dad loves them, so I told her to go ahead and make them for him... we don't need any extra veges aside from the regular squash and potatoes that she was already planning. So, when I asked what he wanted for Christmas, he said that the only thing he wanted was Brussels Sprouts. So I got him a Brussels Sprouts nutritional label t-shirt, Brussels Sprouts puffs, and a Brussels Sprouts cookbook.
The year he has prostate cancer I got him a prostate plushy.
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We got a Zinus from Amazon, with a natural latex foam topper. We've had it for 2-3 years now, and love it.
The latex can get warm in the summer, but we sleep with a ceiling fan, so it's not an issue.
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I chose squirrel, because we save the heel ends in the freezer. When we get a bunch we either:
1. Make bread pudding, or
2. Make bread crumbs in the food processor to use when making meatballs.
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My two gender-nonconforming children did change their names. I was initially sad, and sometimes it still gets to me, but I accepted it because I love the persons they are, not the ones I wanted them to be with all the hopes and dreams that went into the original naming. I was able to come to terms with it by framing it as a "coming of age" re-naming, like some other cultures did/do.
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We started with an old crappy freecycle piano about 15 years ago, then upgraded, then upgraded again. A couple of years ago we got a refurbished 1960s Yamaha studio-quality piano that will last our pianist for the rest of her life.
I wouldn't worry about a metronome at this point. Get some good books that teach beginning theory instead.
The Bastien books expect beginners to count aloud and clap the rhythm for each piece before they put fingers on the keys.-
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You might want to check consignment and resale shops. I picked up a ~$400 Zojirushi for $8 at Goodwill!
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We really liked the Bastien Piano series. The books have an integration chart inside the cover so you know which lessons in each book go together, and the Theory lessons are easy to follow. You can pick up a whole level as a package on Amazon inexpensively. My daughter graduated out of their series quite a proficient intermediate player.
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I had this problem many years ago with my 2nd child in a homeschool art class. The other kid would verbally and physically bully her until she lashed out, and dd would be the one to get caught fighting back; the instigator was an expert at stealthing the teacher. After trying multiple remedies, including letting the teacher know, we finally quit the class.
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S/o International people views on Americans
in The Chat Board
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I live in a high-tourism area an hour from the Canadian border, and we get a lot of Canadian tourists here. Given the unfavorable exchange rate, I would guess they must be well off to vacation here, or maybe everything is just more expensive in Canada, and perhaps it is a class issue more than a cultural issue? Anyway, most of them are not even remotely friendly - they have a condescending, arrogant attitude. They often speak French with each other like they are talking about you behind your back, and make giant messes in the stores without picking up after themselves - treating store employees like their lowly servants. The one Canadian national I know who lives and works here also has an unfriendly, condescending attitude, like she's always looking down her nose at you and judging you unworthy.