I am also a lazy, dirty feet haver. Can’t bring myself to care about it. Actually even wrote a poem about it being a badge of my southerness. So, sorry, no advice, but know that he appreciates you loving him despite it.

I took the GRE a couple years ago after a long education break and man was it hard. But, after two tries I ended up with scores I was happy with, so don’t be discouraged if you need to retake it. Also, I thought my essays were really WTF rammblings, but they scored well. I think it’s mostly a matter of showing your…

Seconded on the UU bit. They’re a great community that accepts everyone, even if you believe in nothing at all. Super friendly and supportive.

I’m glad you posted! I worked at a grocery store with an advanced degree, and it actually ending up leading to the job I have now which pays enough and I enjoy. If I can be so bold, you do not need that guy. You seem smart and honest and there are people out there that will appreciate you as you are. Best of luck and…

First, thank you for posting! Second, your health is important, so do what you can to prioritize it. I’m sending lots of love your way! You are not invisible!

I also recommend it for people with anxiety.

wow, that hit me hard. just take them; hope they bring you happiness.

To you, Mr. Arnstein. RIP

That was my father. He now teaches middle school English and Social Studies and is much happier.

Cupcakes, like in the plural, Emily!

Except for the fact that that’s perpetuating anti-feminist propaganda. There’s a reason the word is what it is, in it’s true definition. It’s about righting a wrong, replacing an imbalanced system (patriarchy), with one of equality. I’m a humanist, but I’m also a feminist. They are not the same thing. If you’re…

Perfect. GRANDMA, YOU CAN FINALLY BUY THOSE FANCY CANDLESTICKS YOU’RE ALWAYS TRYING TO BRIBE ME WITH!

Well, Mainers are weird, but I do love dancing and wearing knits in the summer, so it’s a deal.

I haven’t been in that exact situation, and I can’t say I’m great at dating, but I do know it takes determination and guts, and you’ve clearly demonstrated you have both. Go get ‘em! Best wishes!

um will you marry me?

Good question! He is currently underfoot, under the table. Hopefully the Petsmart down the street is open tomorrow and they have a thunder jacket in XXL!

Have him yell for two. The finale at the baseball stadium across the street just happened, so I’m hoping that’s the worst of it.

Sending love! Breath, sing (Gwen Stefani songs help me, don’t know why) and I highly recommend The Maria Bamford Show, you can find it on Youtube. Be kind to yourself!

Waiting periods are the worst! One time, I was waiting for a cervical cancer biopsy result when I got the dreaded “we need you to come in for your results” call. I was a wreck waiting for that appointment, but then when the doctor finally saw me, she was all “yeah, no cancer.” If you have a weird, anxiety brain like…