I have been slogging along through it since Season 2 I think - it’s pretty ridiculous and though I identify with her in many significant ways, I’m tired of the endless trail of white men, her life as an SATC-lite homage, and the complete lack of diversity throughout the rest of the show.

We tried to get rescues but kept getting turned down. It’s disgusting how agencies won’t consider people who have jobs as being good pet owners. Our dogs are in doggy daycare, are loved and spoiled beyond recognition, and have access to the best veterinary care. Our long term plan is to open up a farm where we let our…

I was thinking about donating to some animal charities for Harvey. Not sure if we have it right now, but that’s where I would probably put some money, along with the good human ones too.

Hi Everyone,

I love her so much. And as a POC who is gendered, othered, exasperated and infuriated, I completely understand/empathize with her position. Go Kara GO!

I’m not gluten-free but you will find foods that interest you again. I had to give up a ton of foods and basically all sandwich places/bakeries due to a really serious food allergy. It really, truly sucks and makes things inconvenient, but I enjoy eating the things I cook.

I have heard that teaching internationally can be a really wonderful experience. I hope it goes well for you!

Ooooooh thankies for the tv recs! I will probably have to check out the Lady Bamford rec because I loved the original seasons of Arrested Development. In some ways, I aspire to be Lucille Bluth when I am older.

For a variety of reasons, online dating never worked for me. I actually ended up meeting my husband through a meetup group - but I agree with Marillenbaum, in that if you feel things are becoming overwhelming and are in need of a break, take one so you can enter the fray if and when you choose and feeling a lot more…

I was trying to upthread but nobody bit!

I have entertained a media ban due to the onslaught of bs from Agent Orange. I will probably need to implement this if Mueller’s investigation doesn’t move quickly enough.

I am so sorry for you. That is one of the main reasons why I left teaching. That and admin, who were absolutely awful. Maybe they’ll give a mandatory break for everyone at the time of the eclipse since it’s educational?

My husband needed time to “decompress” after his work day, and this started when we first got together. He was the only boyfriend I ever lived with, and fairly early on, he let me know that he needed time to transition from coming in from work to talking to me about everything. I’ve learned to give him his time/space…

lmao omg I love labs so much. That’s our next dog - the first one I ever had was a lab and I miss her greatly.

Today was much better than what’s been going on earlier this week. Let’s just say our plan for building a family (since the ones we were supposedly born into have been well beyond the pale) are coming along nicely.

Okay, I keep switching topics tonight but here goes - any fellow sims players out there? I’m about to bite the bullet and fiiiiiiinally purchase a new laptop for work, writing and eventually grad school (post-baby 1 ideally!!!!!) but I am going through withdrawal cause I haven’t played the sims in years.

Omg that is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen I love it!

Thank you kindly for your words. My apologies for the late response, but my husband and I are both hugely in favor of adoption - me because I am worried about fertility (due to age, although I’m not that old I just worry about things in general) and also because we have serious mental/personality issues on both sides…

I stayed at Bally’s and actually hated it. The first time I went, I stayed at Mandalay and it was AMAZING. We had a great view, nice floor, and the bathroom was amazing. Google “Vegas deals” or something because that’s how we booked the room.

Something good - I spoke to my grandmother today. I haven’t seen her in person in three years, and I miss her terribly. She seemed genuinely glad to speak to me, esp. because she’s been a bit under the weather this week.