It’s a literal translation of the Japanese word, yes, but we don’t need to use the literal translation because this isn’t some new concept that the West is just hearing about. People have been doing this for centuries, so it’s kinda silly to act like “forest bathing” is a new thing for the west just because it wasn’t…

Hetero male here with 2 kids (1 biological and 1 adopted). We have gotten the question about our “real” child. I’ve come to learn that, for the most part, people are so woefully ignorant about adoption or it’s just outside of their vocabulary that it doesn’t even cross their mind about the language they use when…

Living in any city with a major league sports team means you’re taking part in a scam to subsidize stadiums for billionaires. Rather than dig in their own pockets, they dig into scarce budgets and tax payer wallets while using local media outlets to push PR for ‘much needed economic boost’ headlines when you’re just…

Or we could continue to use the word that means exactly what they are being?

Thank you! I get that some commenters (clearly) take it too far, but it always weirds me out when people talk about who can @ them and who should reply to what. It’s a public space, like it or not.

Yea, it’s a bit reminiscent of high school kids who claim lunchroom tables for some reason. 

You didn’t include it in the story, but c’mon, the #1 reason these folks prefer cash tips is for tax evasion. 

I’ve literally stopped paying attention to the “OMFG, discounted flights*” due to all of the restrictions and limitations.  I don’t care if a flight is only $59 if it’s from Boise, Idaho to Moosejaw, Saskatchewan on Wed, May 22nd at 11pm, and returning Tues, June 18th.  Paying $60/year, being able to only fly on 1/3rd…

Neat ideas, but they’re all so expensive. I’ll have to stick to the old method of “hide 2/3 of the toys they have until they forget they have them”.

I’ve had the same experience. For me the biggest peeve isn’t the number of orders that are late, it’s that Amazon will either A) say it was already delivered, then say that “Oh, it might physically arrive 1-3 days after you get the delivery notification,” which makes it hard to tell if my stuff was stolen, or B) Give…

I read recently about a GOOD Secret Santa exchange. You get a person’s name, then you buy a toy based on the person’s personality or interest. So you might get a football with their favorite teams logo, or a toy sewing machine for a crafter.

This article has three paragraphs, and if you got to the tip jar part you’ve already read two. Finish the job, friend!

the only problem with scheduling all of them in one day is that the doctor appointments take so long sometimes that they run into each other, no matter what they say about patient loads etc, and you cannot cancel the same day without a fee (although none have ever charged me a fee)

We project adulthood onto children for the same reason we project humanity onto pets: it’s funny in its absurdity and useful in helping construct some sort of theory of mind, however flawed.

A lot of Weezer is great with kids. Pork & Beans and then Island in the Sun were two favorites.

We bought all of the They Might Be Giants kids albums and then those were a gateway to their regular stuff. So my kids are 10 & 6 but still love Flood an Apollo 18.

Maybe I’m even older, because I think the proper answer to the question of how long should your shorts be is a smack to the back of the head and saying, Grow up and dress like a man.

Chad is it? You’re missing the point of the post. When one posts that there are cameras present and they’re intended for the safety of all occupants (driver included) that’s one thing, which the rider can opt out of by refusing the ride as mentioned. Recording without knowledge or consent is another. Live streaming is…

Chiming in with Whiggly, no problem with you recording and doing it to cover your ass, and helpin insurance or other situations. Its when its then uploaded or streamed for all to see. I’ve given personal information and stories before in the course of having friendly conversations with the drivers, but I would not…

For recording, yes, but the broadcasting has multiple issues, including profiting off someone’s appearance without consent or payment, the risk of misrepresentation, and turning the person into a public figure. All of these were issues in the PlaneBay dustup.

Now, if only someone could find a way to make this work on my television...