jensrule

In defense of the locked up thermostat. I once worked with one person who constantly changed the temp. She was always cold. She never wore anything to help (sandals/ short sleeves- when others were wearing sweaters for the weather). She would change the thermostat to suit her,… Read More

Deal with your trauma so it doesn’t become the thing that keeps setting you back. Recovering from traumatic events takes time and either therapy or something similar. Own your trauma and learn from it. It will always be a part of you, but once you really work through it it doesn’t… Read More

Jack Quaid looks just like his mom- Meg Ryan Maya Hawke looks just like mom Uma Thurman

Also disagree on weather reporters. During tornado season and particularly tornado warnings in the area, I am glued to the local weather report. I am looking at the threat and what the storm is doing. They can save lives. As for the law, it is more than precedents. It is about… Read More

Disagree on taxis. Some people, particularly older generations but some of the younger people I know too, prefer taxis because of the insurance and not being ICs. It may not be as strong with the options, but people do prefer the old model from time to time.

I have 3 kids and love to cook. We built our house I added connections for a second dishwasher. I love it. One to run and one to load. Saves us on puked up dishes. Also a second prep sink in the kitchen. It is nice to have a clean sink for draining pasta or washing veggies.… Read More

Nepotism is not learning skills from your parents. Nepotism is gaining positions or opportunities because of your family connections or name instead of talent or hard work. Confusing the two devalues the problem with nepotism.

In Moscow, at least circa 2009, there was a restaurant my friends and I went to called “Country Bar Cafe”. The bar stools were western saddles. And all the pictures on the wall were of John Wayne and Roy Rogers. Right next to this restaurant was a restaurant called “Communist Times”.… Read More

Actually that is how I see it daily now. When we weren’t dating (we were on and off again for awhile) and we’re trying to be friends- I really wanted to go to a mutual friends graduation but couldn’t afford it. He just randomly bought me the airfare so I could go and said he would… Read More

I have ankle and foot pain. He rubs out my feet nightly to help with the specific conditions I have. It isn’t something he likes/wants to do. But he does it without complaint because it helps me. This has been going on 6 years.