Hear hear! I'm a high school Spanish teacher, and my kids just did cooking videos. I was cringing. How are you going off to college next year if you think you chop onions with a filet knife? One kid made quesadillas with a quesadilla maker. I had never heard of such a thing. He laughed at me when I told him I…

Lentil moment: I had only one bridesmaid: my sister, who was a poor grad student. She had a bridesmaid's dress for a different wedding, it was fall-y in color (my wedding was in October and 'autumnal' was my theme), so I had her wear that. I've never been a bridesmaid myself, but I would hate to buy a dress I'd only…

Me too! I couldn't finish reading the piece because it made me so mad, and I immediately came over here to look for the inevitable take-down.

One of my fondest wedding memories is of one that was at the Jack Daniels distillery. All the guests had to be bussed to the site (weird dry county laws), so as we waited for everyone to arrive, they gave us cocktails. The ceremony was so short and sweet, and no one even had to sit down. We toasted their kiss, then…

Have you told him any of this? About the tenseness and worry that comes from feeling like the only responsible one in the relationship? I would have a serious talk when he gets back, lay it all out, and see what he has to say. Maybe he didn't realize. Maybe he has things going on in his own headspace. Maybe he'll…

This probably won't help a lot of people, but I met most of my adult friends through church. I was at loose ends after college, had a job but not a lot of friends, and I started going to church again for the first time since I was a kid. Some denominations that are more inclusive/progressive (Episcopal, Unitarian,…

Have you thought about lentils?

I pumped for a week when I had to go on a business trip, and I still pump 1-3 times a day. You are amazing for sticking with it!

I pumped in anticipation of being away from my then 2-month-old for a week on business. Filled up my freezer, cried on my way to the airport, and went clear across the country. I pumped so much on my trip that I was able to donate over 100 ounces of milk to a local mom, and when I returned home my baby went right…

Tea, tea, and more tea. Always with honey, never with sugar. Although honey whisky might be tasty...

I went to a new grocery store today and it was AMAZING! Not much more expensive than my usual store (Walmart, ugh, I know), but it was clean, well-organized, and not crowded, it had an awesome Asian section, and short lines. Then the bagger LOADED MY GROCERIES IN MY CAR and made pleasant small-talk. It is my new…

Yes. If I didn't have my laptop, I'd probably want to play word games on my phone or take up knitting again. If I'm JUST watching TV, it has to be a social thing where I can chat/cuddle as well.

Good for you! When I told people at work I was leaving to get my son's four-month shots, they were like, oh, you must hate that! Nope! Shoot him up! The nurse had three shots done & three bandaids on before he could even cry (she is a wizard), and five minutes of nursing later, he was back asleep. Even if he has a…

I haven't read all your replies, but I just want to chime in with my own humble opinion. I had Mirena for a year and loved it. I was childless when it was inserted, and that part was not very fun, but after half a day of cramping, it was all good. I didn't get a period while I was on it. I got it removed a year…

Are we married to the same guy? We just bought a house last year and all the sudden it's "crepe myrtle" this and "begonia" that. He came home the other day with cuttings from a crepe myrtle with seed pods so that he can plant more. (Though luckily, he doesn't say it weird. Count my blessings and all that.)

It can really make you question yourself as a teacher when a whole class is bad like that, even if you have several years under your belt. Last year was my first year at a new school (4th year teaching), and the 8th graders were hellish. All the other teachers assured me that it was them, not me, which helped with…

Yes! Room arrangement is key to management. My classroom right now has all tables, and it suuuuucks. I love my kids (high school Spanish), but damn, they talk! But then, I would too if I wasn't naturally facing the teacher.

Our local animal shelter has black dog/cat specials on any Friday the 13th. Black cats are just $13, and black dogs are $31 to adopt. I've also heard of photographers donating their services occasionally so the pictures are good.

Hey, congrats! I was pregnant last year for the first time. First trimester, I definitely threw up a couple times a week. Usually right before I had to leave for work, lol. I would just clean up after myself and grab a second breakfast on my way out the door. I can't really speak to migraines, since I am not…

Aw, how creative!