Good luck with everything. I sincerely hope the wait will be the worst part of this situation for you.

This is good info, thank you. Just looking for people’s experiences, however they got there. I grew up in the Bible Belt where everyone goes somewhere, even if it’s the “little house of prayer” up the road. So feeling like its all a bunch of bs is not common in my circle. Just happy to hear from some nice, normal…

I'm in the grays, so don't know if anyone will see this...but interested in hearing from atheist Jezzies. How did you get there - parents, life experiences, etc? I was raised informally Christian but the past couple of years have really changed my perspective.

No advice, but all my sympathy and support! My brother in law is in the midst of a terrible divorce and his ex is fighting him on all the most stupid crap. Don't let things get you down, just keep your eye on the end game. Best of luck to you!

Why are people afraid of setting them off? Do they outnumber the more liberal groups, or hold some sort of political power?

Thanks! I’m southern, born and raised, and have only ever met reform Jews. I don’t know the ins and outs of different groups.

Took your advice and DAYUM

Gotcha. So just being difficult. Thanks!

I read the article at the link and still don't get it (sorry). Are you saying the strict gender separation means it would be easier to find her a random seat anywhere vs him a seat in an all- male row? I genuinely don't understand why moving the person who has the issue/strict requirements is not the obvious answer?…

I just love that her name is Scalia.

Ooooh! What, if anything, do you wear under it? A bathing suit top? Nothing? I have had my eye on their rash guards for a couple of seasons but haven’t bitten yet since I can’t figure out the logistics.

Ditto!

OMG. It’s bad when they reach the point where “did not punch in the face” counts as a successful interaction.

Exactly, I feel like there’s a huge difference between “I love you guys, happy Valentines day!” and “My mom IS my Valentine”

Came down here to say just that. They must have the same hairdresser...

Ha! When I was a kid I was a huge Boy George fan and did not realize he was gay. Not really my fault I guess, I didn't spend a lot of time dissecting gender/sexuality issues at that age but damn, SOMEONE could have thrown the 8 year old belting out Karma Chameleon a clue!!

Thanks! Sounds delish - will need to try this!

Same here! I’ve just started making it when I want it (lots in the winter) and if no one else will eat it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ more for me I guess!

Hey I will be your working mom friend drinking buddy! I am lucky that my BFF is still in town so we have each other but for the most part we have noticed that about most everyone else we come across - they either stay or work at home and can't really relate.

They are referring to the movie “Just Friends”