This is so depressing. A former high school friend (whom I’m not friends with but is part of local groups on fb, i.e. like garage sale groups and community theater postings and local events etc.- so I end up seeing occassional things from her anyway) is that person who really thinks she’s part of the “inside track”…

I’m so sorry this is all happening. It’s the kind of stress that stacks onto other stress. Someone above asked you if you could take time off of work for this - just wanted you to know, that even if it’s not affordable for you to be unpaid, you should be aware of the Family Medical Leave Act (still existing as of…

Sounds like such a rough time, I’m sorry your memories weren’t more pleasant. Just goes to show it really does matter who you travel with. (or “with whom you travel” for all the grammar nerds.) My family went on a cross country road trip when I was a kid and we had a great time, even though the car broke down with no…

Yikes. I sense a divorce coming on (for her and many in this same situation.) I mentioned in a different thread that my college boyfriend was a hard core democrat who attended rallies with me when we were in college. Over time, he morphed into a republican who owns a gun (never would have touched one in his life…

To your second paragraph: my college boyfriend was a hard core democrat who attended presidential rallies with me in my state capital for the democrat on the ticket at the time. We encountered the pro-life people carrying giant crosses (literally, like 12 feet tall crosses), and all manner of the extremes of all the…

Don’t forget ThinkBaby sunscreen - the only sunscreen allowed in certain protected waters near the galapagos islands etc.

The mineral stuff is the ONLY protection people used until the chemical companies got their hands all up in skin care. The mineral stuff is made from zinc etc., which just plain and simple blocks the sun.

If it makes them uncomfortable and makes them lose interest in going out, then yes, it has an effect. Acts of rebellion don’t have to be large, country-changing, and explosive. Small acts of rebellion help remind these people that they are not supported, and at the very least, they don’t get to sit around and live a…

ding ding ding ding! This is the best and truest response. You win all the stars.

“close to 6 figures” - no. Must for sure be OVER six figures and closer to half a mil (or higher).

Jesus Christ. Your comment, and the rest in these comments, make me so annoyed on your (and womens’) behalf(s). Two of my closest females friends are single and experience some really terrible crap from men, and at the hands of online dating. One of them was ghosted last month by her boyfriend of over a year! (How do…

Thank you for this. I don’t get how most of ‘merica forgot his decrepit interviewing self wherein he made women get on scales to get weighed and in general, amassed a fortune by debasing women on his show etc.   The Andy Cohen’s and the Kelly Ripa’s and all the rest who act like he’s this amazing guy just really make…

Ooooo I love the sound of the national park hopping job.  Did she work for a hotel chain or....?  How did she find such a job?  Inquiring minds want to know!

I’ve traveled solo all over.  I was able to feel safe almost everywhere, largely due to precautions taken when traveling solo.  Felt safe in New York, Colorado, North Carolina, Chicago, and the list goes on.  Honestly I thought it was extremely fun to travel solo.  I mean, you get to do whatever YOU want - no…

Well it’s the center of the painting that is hung at 5', not the top of the painting. So it wouldn’t mess with you. My husband is 6'3" and is very comfortable with that height. When 5' is the center vertically, it means the top of the painting is higher than 5'.

It’s okay to be upset about your hair even if other people are upset about other things. There is no “taking turns” being upset. You can have compassion for others and still be upset about your hair. You don’t have to choose between the two.

I left my soul-less corporate boss almost 2 years ago now, but I can totally see him being emboldened in this climate. He was a dickweed, but now I could see him increasing his weediness. Although, he deserves to tremble in fear because of the #metoo movement, and that gives me some level of comfort.

Congrats on the degree! The haunting you post about in the comments is quite scary! I understand how creeped out you must feel. My grandma (RIP) lived in a house built in the 1890's, and there was a cellar we wouldn’t venture into, and also a very narrow, dark, back staircase that we never wanted to use. It was…

I’m so very sorry for your loss. <3 Grief is very difficult, and I wish you all the coping skills and helpful people necessary to get through this shattering time period. Much love to you.

Stay here. You would be missed, even if you don’t think so. I know a few people who took their own life and they leave behind a giant hole, no matter how much they think they’re making things better for others (they aren’t). There is an annual rally here every year of people left behind by loved ones who took their…