So Jezzies, how do you deal with a parent who has... putting it lightly here... different political opinions from you? And by political opinions I mean that my mom's an unrepentant racist that has drunk the Fox News kool aid who somehow has the ability to bring this shit up in every conversation we have no matter how…

Since I found out about narcissism and borderline behavior, I feel much better. Though I went no contact a long time ago, my latest readings absolve me from any residual guilt. I avoided her at my brothers funeral, and feel no need to see how she's doing a month after. It will never go well.

AHAHA I was terrified of my vaporizer and thought it was a monster. Even when I was like 7. Best of luck with your climatic adventures. Time to go put sock layer #3 on!

it's mostly me she takes shit out on. She once told me war is good because it brings people together against a common enemy...it made her behavior make a little sense. I've heard her try to get the others to notice and hate whatever I'm doing...she didn't see it was a screen door...or she likes to find me alone, say…

I lived in Tustin when I was little(late 60's-early 70's) and my eyes used to get so dry with the Santa Anas. I also remember my butt used to get itchy during the Santa Anas and my mom had this cream she used to put on it. I hear it's even worse these days (the Santa Anas and heat. Not the itchy butts so much).

Don't worry, in July it will be 98 degrees and humid here. Here is Hot Squirrel in July:

thanks skymall. RBN looks like something I will find very helpful.

I think it's because she refuses to play the game, and doesn't make any effort to come across as likeable.

That gif is so me. Had a whole container of fresh buffalo mozzarella for breakfast on Thanksgiving. I have absolutely no shame or regret. That shit is delicious.

Any time spent working on your night cheese is time well spent.

We don't, really. That's why I'm laughing here alone with wine and cats while my mother is making somebody cry a half hour away. Her record is 4 at Christmas. Since I went No Contact I love the holidays!

Okay, after hitting up that reddit sub, my family is now close to perfect in my eyes. Jesus. How do some people survive their childhoods?

Mr. C.A.,

Just get on outta here.

Pittsburgh: "Dude. DUDE. I just came up with the best idea."

I assure you, Mr. Pinkham likes food. Just not ALL food. Someone forcing you to read?

Not only can you eat in that skirt, you can wear Cuddl Duds or silk long johns under it. Jesus Christ, it's cold here.

I Thanksgiving in a 1970s-style caftan. Mrs. Roper is at the top of my gratitude list today.

The suggestions for "camouflage" in the Vogue article are making me vomit out of my eyeballs.

Doing nothing for Thanksgiving. Haven't put on pants since Tuesday night.