Went through the same dilemma a few years back. We eventually went the route of giving them the dad’s last name. Our culture being what it is, we guessed that if the mom’s last name were different from the kids, no-one would blink an eye, but if the dad’s last name was different, people would assume he wasn’t the…

Okay, so my oldest son has my last name (long story), my middle son has his dad’s last name and my youngest has 4 names (another long story), with the last two being my last name and his dad’s last name. My kids are all adults now and the conclusion I’ve come to? It really doesn’t matter what choice you make. You’re…

Further, even if you keep your last name professionally, use the same name as your children/husband. It makes stuff much, much easier with the school, etc., etc.

Northerner here, my middle name is my mother’s maiden name - she kept her last name when she married my father

Really, nobody is going to quadruple hyphenate. They’re just going to pick one or 2 of the 4 to keep. And if they’re being honest, I think most people would admit that it would sting just a little if your kid kept your spouse’s name and dropped yours. And if you have a messed up family situation, it might be a…

Just so we’re all clear: Knowing the consequences of your actions is not the same as knowing that your actions are wrong. I’m willing to bet we all have something that we know we’d be punished for but that we don’t think is morally wrong. Personally, I speed and watch pirated content and drink while fertile. Almost…

The Sunnie stretch bra is THE BEST BRA ON EARTH. I’m a 36 DDD and it’s the only bra I’ve ever found that holds my tits up and is comfortable enough to wear all day without wanting to scream.

I love Aerie so much. Unapologetically. I buy all my underwear there. It fits amazing, goes through the wash like a champ, and has cute patterns. I don’t need sexy barely-there undies, I want ones that cover my whole ass. 7 pairs for $26 is also pretty fucking amazing. This campaign just solidifies my love of them.…

Dottie seriously needs to be Peggy’s regular rival/reluctant ally like Anna Espinosa was for Sydney Bristow on Alias.

No, I think Wilkes (I now realize I misspelled his name, forgive me) was just transported somewhere. Probably the same place as those soldiers and trucks from the footage.

This has happened to me and he was a good friend up until that night. I also don’t consider it rape, per se, but I was coerced and I have not spoken to him since. He lost my trust and was not the friend he was supposed to be.

It’s interesting for me to hear that side of it, because the fact is, I’m VERY assertive and have been all my life, thanks to my specific personality and a pair of attorney parents who valued that very highly in me. I thrive on confrontation, I’m very communicative, I say no with absolute glee most of the time. I get…

Second that please! I adore Rilla of Ingleside.

I’d love to see some of the later books - esp Rilla of Ingleside which was fascinating to read while studying World War 1.

Yeah. I went back and reread your post and I think I overreacted. Being unemployed/underemployed sucks and I am probably over sensitive to people constantly giving advice I can’t use. My apologies.

That’s the biggest problem with the movie, Abrams doesn’t EXPLAIN ANYTHING. We’re just expected to accept that suddenly Rey can repair anything, fly anything (despite never having flown), and can take on and defeat a fully trained Sith/Jedi warrior. It defies belief. It makes no sense because the director thinks we’re…

One minor aside:

Thing that bugged me most about this scene is the fact that Leia completely ignores Chewie and instead hugs this kid who she’s supposedly never met. Chewie ran around with Han for some forty to fifty years. He’s undoubtedly Han’s best friend and said best friend just died. And then he see his best buddy’s significant…

I think you are missing the point. THEY DONT KNOW EACH OTHER. They have never once met. Yes, Leia comforting Rey is normal but only in the situation where they have met. They have zero history together (according to the film). Rey most certainly has no idea who she is. She literally walks off the ship. Leia goes to…

My big question: What’s with Leia and Rey hugging when they first meet? If Leia and Rey can feel their connection through the Force, why aren’t they more emotional and why don’t they talk to each other about their new realisation?