MercyA
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1 hour ago, kbutton said:
It needs some work, and it’s not perfect, but it’s possible (for now) to still live in town and not drive. It’s a rarity these days. However, local businesses have to compete with cheaper options that are farther away, so who knows how long people will continue to be able to buy clothes in town. There is a risk that groceries will move to being entirely on the edge of town, just past where the sidewalks stop.
Same here, although we don't have any clothing for sale except at Dollar General. We do have a nice grocery store, library, movie theater, restaurants, etc.
A good percentage of baggers and stockers at the grocery store have intellectual or other disabilities and other employees have significant life challenges. My dad was the manager for decades, and we've always privately joked a bit, calling it "[Grocery Store's] Rehab Center" because it's very inclusive and they rarely fire anyone for any reason.
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3 hours ago, MEmama said:
It's not an American problem, it's a leadership problem. Change and attitudes start at the top, for better and for worse. With as much internal conflict as there is in pretty much every country, it's hard to get anything done, particularly when an enormous percentage of a population votes against politicians and policies that help people (ie who vote against their better interests). This is far from unique to any singular country and it's a disservice to pretend otherwise.
You are right of course. I was just speaking about my growing realization about the way my country is. I know other countries have the same problems.
And I agree that much of the problem is our current inability to get things done politically.
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@frogger, thank you so much for this thread. I'm ashamed to say this is not a topic I've thought a lot about. I so appreciate you sharing your experiences.
It seems to be an American trend to not be willing to put up with the slightest inconvenience to oneself to help someone else. We saw it during the pandemic and I'm starting to see it in so many other places. The message indeed seems to be that people who are vulnerable, ill, disabled, or inconvenient should just stay home or go ahead and die already.
It needs to change.
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2 hours ago, frogger said:
I'd be glad to explain how car culture destroys disabled peoples freedoms in a different thread but this is the joke thread.
I would be interested in this thread.
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I'm glad you got the answer you wanted. 🙂
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Have you tried a sun lamp? HappyLights from Verilux are highly rated.
Sending hugs and 🌻☀️🌷💐😎!
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1 hour ago, Dmmetler said:
When they first started offering it, all the flyers had these pickle people, so when I found the pickle toys (they're cat toys), I figured it had to be done.
Mary (the resident ghost) is exploring...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3IUCWWOg16/?igsh=MW0wZDJmcWs4bGV4Yw==
So awesome!!!
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On 1/28/2024 at 10:27 AM, stephanier.1765 said:
Do you use the "soft" Charmin or the "strong"? I buy the soft and we suffer from tons of lint in our bathroom, too. It's just crazy to me that I need to go dust my bathroom between cleanings. If the "strong" isn't as linty than I'm willing to switch.
IT'S A BATHROOM MIRACLE!
Thanks to @Pawz4me and @Katy and everyone who commented on the toilet paper lint problem. I switched to Charmin Ultra Strong in our main bathroom and virtually ALL the lint has disappeared! I really cannot overstate the change. I was using a Swiffer duster on the bathroom counter pretty much daily and the lint was still building up. It's been all over the bathtub, all oer the walls...just a pain. Now it's gone.
Simple pleasures. 🙂
The forum comes through yet again.
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Pickle ball!!! 😁
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@Terabith, can you explain the Valentine's Day one?
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I want to be @Corraleno when I grow up. ❤️ Thanks for all the great information you share here!
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I am so sorry! I will be checking back here often. Sending love and hugs.
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5 hours ago, Ellie said:
I would not use a tinted sunscreen; that just doesn't seem right at all. o_0 "Foundation " should match your basic skin tone as closely as possible;
The tinted sunscreen is much more sheer than a foundation. It doesn't have the same coverage. It covers imperfections a little but not a lot. Before I used it I was just using powder.
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@Spryte, do you apply your tretinoin and moisturizer at the same time in the evening? Thanks!
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@Arcadia, thank you so much, but I am not on Facebook. I vote for Reddit if we're going to set something up. 🙂
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On 2/7/2024 at 8:03 PM, goldberry said:
I sub with this sometimes... Australian Gold It's not quite as good as Elta but huge price difference.
This is what I currently use as a "foundation" and I've been happy with it.
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I was without you guys for part of yesterday and today and it was rough. Hugs all around.
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(((Kassia)))
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What a great find! Enjoy!
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3 hours ago, SKL said:
If wearing a mask is going to be that detrimental, perhaps it would be better for your dd to stay home a few more days.
Don't think I haven't thought about it. Unfortunately finals are next week, and she must be at school to complete her final art project. The timing is not great.
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Sorry, probably too morbid.
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1 hour ago, Carrie12345 said:
Wanted to say thanks again. It came in a couple of days ago and it’s given us a chance to “practice”. So far, he can keep it on for about 15 minutes before losing his mind and wrestling it off. Sigh.
You're attaching it to his collar, right?
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19 hours ago, KSera said:
Mercy— I feel bad about this thread hijack that I feel like is largely my fault. Sorry about that when your dd is facing what is an actual social dilemma of consequence to her. I do feel badly that she’s in that position and wish people would be kinder and more thoughtful and it wouldn’t be a problem.
Goodness, don't apologize! This is all hugely helpful to me. I'm glad that you and @maize and others are sharing their perspectives.
It is rough. DD is doing very well in school overall, but the social situation is touchy.
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18 minutes ago, 2squared said:
No one in our schools wears masks. Covid is treated like a cold, so no one would mask if they were returning from being sick.
Someone posted this excellent article in another thread:
https://www.donotpanic.news/p/why-covid-can-never-be-just-a-cold
No other coronavirus or other cold virus is capable of affecting multiple organs like COVID.
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A wedding question
in The Chat Board
Posted · Edited by MercyA
People can be so weird. When I got married, DH and I decided not to have any small children in the wedding party (no flower girl or ring bearer). One of his siblings brought their little girl, our niece, to our wedding dressed in a formal flower girl dress in the same color I chose for my attendants. You just have to laugh.