Oh, ew. People do that??? That's really disgusting. OK, so maybe I could be pro underwear shredding - but shredding sweaters and pants etc. is still wasteful.

You are probably right, but it still seems awfully wasteful.

That's what I was thinking of - women's shelters where socks, underwear, bras, and feminine hygiene products are hard to come by because people rarely think to donate those things.

I can see that - but I figure if the tags are still on, it's unlikely the person did anything more than maybe try them on briefly, realise they didn't fit, and return them.

Is there some really good reason why the clothes - esp. ones with tags still on - are shredded rather than donated to those in need? As you mention, a deep cleaning would take care of any suspected grossness and then these items could go to shelters or wherever they are needed.

Double post FTW!

You and me both. I lived next to a cemetery when I was a kid and I loved it. Best and quietest neighbours ever. Not like the current one who plays his stereo so loud the side of our house vibrates.

What, you're not a Cathy cartoon who eats chocolate all the time? I don't believe you.

My Dad's mother is my favourite person. She's in her 80's and still going strong - she lives in her own house and keeps it really neat and clean, she cooks and sews and volunteers. I admire her so much, and knowing that I will have to get old without her to talk to and hang out with scares the hell out of me.

Is this from the Rich Kids of Instagram - because I thought it was when I saw it. "Just turned 14! Spending the day on my new yacht (only a 200 footer! ugh!) with friends."

I tipped a server who spilled grape juice down my shirt - she tripped over someone's toddler who was crawling all over the restaurant and bothering people.

The pizza place I worked at in high school kept an aloe plant and a fully stocked first aid kit. The horrible drive-thru-only fast-food hell hole? Not so much. "Suck it up, buttercup." was the only response you could expect if you got injured.

I haven't got a velvet cape or a tiara to cook in, but I think I am going to get both and wear them to make mac and cheese for dinner. :D Best idea ever!

When I was in grade eight, there were a group of boys in my class that regularly chased two of the girls in my class around the school yard and would pin them to the ground and forcibly grope them or kiss them - these guys would help each other hold the girls down.

I wanna see too! Is there a link to that video for those of us in Canada? I'm not sure where to begin looking on Comedy Central for it.

I opened a small bit of a seam on a old beloved bear of mine, removed the stuffing and hand washed him in the sink - he was pretty grubby. I rolled him up in a towel as you suggested and squished out most of the water, and then popped him in a pillow case and stuck him in the dryer on a gentle cool air cycle to ensure…

Not to mention lots of closed door meetings with everyone who ranks even slightly higher than "peon". That's an excellent time to update your resume and start reaching out to your network.

This is great advice - I also used to work my butt off and "go the extra mile" because I wanted to be seen as a "team player" (how I HATE that phrase!) and all it got me was more work, less respect, and even some "We know you can do better" speeches if I made even the most minor of errors.

This is pretty much the post I was composing in my head to write here, but I see you've beat me to it. Well said!

Nope. My English Lit degree was essentially useless (in a practical sense - I did enjoy getting to read and talk about great books). I work as a tech writer now and I could have taken far cheaper college courses to get where I am now rather than ending up 50K in debt (and I would have owed far more had I not also…