Tears of Lys

Yes, that's another thing. Steak has totally lost its appeal for me. A good thing in the long run. Chicken wings, OTOH, are totally on the menu.

I'd wear those myself! They're beautiful.

NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Peanut butter. A little of that shit goes a long way. And I can't stand the taste of whole milk either anymore. Skim is so much more refreshing. I have a vague memory of having tasted government cheese. I don't recall it being actively offensive, but it was pretty far from a gourmet product. Very bland.

I find ticks on either my dog or me DAILY. I'm trying to find a spot to walk her where there's no danger of them. She just LOVES to run through the grass.

This thread requires pictures. These are Siberian Squill. I wish I had as many as are in this picture, but the little guys are working on it. https://h2.commercev3.net/cdn0.dutchbulbs.com/images/500/87960.jpg

Lily of the valley has come up under the trees near a birdbath. Squill has had its season and is bloomed out. My peach tree bloomed nicely, but quickly. Hope it held its flowers long enough for them to be pollinated. The peaches last year were delicious. The only thing I've planted so far has been lettuce and cilantro. I've GOT TO GET MY SUGAR SNAP PEAS IN!

Stick to your guns. The nerve of him, after your giving him your heart and your body. (Mistake, I suspect, but it brought things to a head quicker.) And then you give him one week to decide whether he wants to continue, his saying (essentially) "No, the door to YOU is essentially open forever. I'M the one in control." I'd be over and done with him, frankly.

Wonder what the app was pulling its location data from. I know my iPhone weather app always thinks I'm in Cupertino, CA, rather than Michigan. I have to constantly change it back.

Now that just earns you a trip to the repair shop and another $100.

I've yelled at tech for so many years, I'm fairly yelled out. Computers, just tell me what to do and I'll do it, over and over if necessary.

Oh, c'mon. Just admit you wanted to use that thread title. It had to play into it a little bit.

Nothing.

There isn't anything, any song, any play, any movie, that isn't 1,000 times better with the Muppets doing it.

I just want to apologize to Karaddin for being even a small part in causing her grief. It sure wasn't intended. I had been away from the Board for quite a while and didn't realize this topic had been discussed to death. If anyone brings this topic up again, it certainly won't be me. My feelings aren't solidified by any means, and I don't know that I added anything substantive to the convo.

I had one on the back of my neck under my hair a few weeks ago! I told my husband to take a Q-tip soaked in alcohol and kill it first, then gently extract it with a tweezers. I have no idea whether he was successful or not at removing it intact. They bury their heads into your skin, and if you don't get it all, it can be . . . difficult for you. I didn't want to bust his balls over it, but he's not the best at delicate maneuvers. All I know is that I have a small swelling in that area and it itches now and then, two weeks later.

Fold them in half from corner to corner making a pyramid shape, then again the same way, then stuff the folded part into your pocket and fluff the edges that are sticking up. Does that even make sense?? LOL Another way to really up your scarf game is to use a long rectangular scarf, fold in half lengthwise, and use as a belt. If Errol Flynn did it, it can't be all bad.

Interesting viewpoint. I'm becoming less confounded.

Well that was very enlightening. Don't consider fairness because there is a vast conspiracy that uses it as a tool to confound liberals. It must have worked because I'm feeling confounded.

A cardiologist has spent most of her adult life in medical school. It figures that she doesn't know much about anything else. Two different worlds!

The problem is that anyone who questions this topic in ANY way is labeled as TERF or transphobic. My previous post of an in-depth examination of this topic (which was deleted due to the fact I copied the entire article from the New York Times) explained all the nuances AND from both sides. This topic deserves more than a knee-jerk reaction, which I'm not saying YOU do, but a few others in this thread are prone to. Might I also take this opportunity to say I embrace my trans sisters and their struggles for acceptance. But I also am a feminist and don't wish to see cis girls shunted to the side either.

Except I can think of many instances where government DID dictate how a sports league of any size ran their system. Mostly to the benefit of sports in general. I'm sure you can too. Legislating "fairness" can come in many guises.

Are you speaking to me? If so, I've already said I have the utmost respect for Karaddin and wish her well in all things. I always read her posts and find them to be thoughtful and well presented. I guess my primary point is it's facile and misleading to just label all folks who are wanting to know more about this complicated subject as "TERFs" and transphobic. For one thing, you run a huge risk of alienating people who could be your friends. The NYT article brings up some topics that deserve a more thoughtful consideration. Is it possible to treat both trans women and cis women with equal fairness? Maybe it's not. If not, tell me why.

@karaddin That's fine. I'm about ready to hit the sack now, anyway.

Yes. Absolutely. It's a genuine concern of mine. You hear different things, and if the "worst case scenarios" are extremely rare, I accept that. I lived through the times when birth-assigned women were shunted to the side, not given the same opportunities, etc., etc., WAY fewer opportunities for the Olympics. I'm truly concerned that some men may see this as a chance for an easy win, or even a cheap thrill. These are the types of things your average person is concerned about too, so laying it to rest is definitely a good thing.