@Jolly said in Hide & Seek: This wasn't little kids. This was teenagers. And not in the daytime. That's a different dimension. Hmmm. 14 years old. Grade 7 or 8 or 9. When I was that age, still did that. I know in the US, there is a game like hide and seek called "ghosts in the graveyard" that is only played in the night. Similar game in Taiwan. Doing it at night was the whole point of it and added fun. I do not think that the kids behavior was unusual. Maybe it was not the smartest thing, but I would say that it is pretty common.

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@jon-nyc no cancellation fee at all.

In the Revzilla review, it was the only bike ridden by a lady. And proving that stat sheets lie, even though the bike was heavier than some of the other bikes reviewed, it was the easiest for her to pick up.

@89th said in Advice: @Aqua-Letifer I appreciate the reply and the perspectives. The rational vs emotional aspect... I get it, but it's hard for me to apply it to the scenario such as yesterday. We were all going to the baseball practice, then my wife said she wanted to stay home. Ok cool. Then she said she'll go. Ok cool. Wait, it's time to pack up and go? She specifically decided she wanted to go but now she is stressed about where things are (such as the baby carrier or sunscreen), and for her to make statements about "I have to do everything" or "Where is the carrier, you had it last!" or "Why did you get Jimmy Johns after all?", it is hard for me to chalk that up to emotions, although I'm sure it is. For me, it's poor communication. How do I talk to her about shifting those blame/insults to something like "Hey can you help me find the carrier?" and dropping the insults? Irregardless... (ok just kidding, I know you hate that), I'll try hard to look at the emotions behind these fights. However I know her, it's tough for her to sit down and discuss our egos, our emotions, our trust... We trust each other, we know each other very well, and if I even want to talk about yesterday's fight, she'll just say she doesn't want to talk about it. The next time your wife gets that way, get her to tell you more. Literally say, “okay, and what else?” (God help you if you say it sarcastically or start to defend yourself. This isn’t about that.) If she gets defensive, she’s either scared about confiding thoughts she feels she shouldn’t have, or doesn’t trust you or both. Gotta get past that shit. We will see. A great example is we have about 10 thank-you cards to write. She's been wanting to write them for a few weeks. I have offered to just do them. Not in a mean way, but she's made it clear she wants to be there when we write them so that we do it together, she includes her gratitude, etc. Normally this would be fine, but I can guarantee at some point if the thank you cards come up as a topic, she'll make a comment about how I could've just taken charge and written them, even though I specifically am waiting since I know she wants to be involved. Another minor, but clear, example that we are struggling with communication. Shee-it...You call that fightin'? My wife is part French, part Scot. She can dish it out. Me? I got enough coonass in me, I'd rather fight than eat. BTW, my wife's nickname is Saint. We tied up in the hospital, post CABG, day two. You, son, are an amateur. But don't ever not love your wife. And don't ever not be there, when she really needs you. As she should love you and be there for you. As for understanding women, I've only been married to this lady for 43 years and we dated four years before we married. I'm still trying to figure her out. Probably never will, as that's half the fun.

@Jolly said in The hips on the drag queen go swish, swish, swish.: During the Depression, the WPA employed a lot of artists. Painters, sculpturers, musicians. I think you'll find some pretty good art was created and very, very little of it was offensive. Feminine art focuses on feels, internal exploration, mysticism, the unknown, crossing thresholds, individuality. Masculine art focuses on social order, group identity and pride, discipline, and individual and collective boasting. A lot of the depression-era art was masculine in nature. State-funded art typically is. What's weird is, that's changed over the years. Today, almost all art celebrated in the U.S. today—state-funded, commercial, whatever—is feminine in nature. Outside of rap music, I can't think of another widespread example of masculine art in popular culture. Things are very unbalanced right now. Ask any self-important urban art patron today what they think about "God Bless America" and watch 'em sneer. The art world isn't into art anymore, they're into politics.

There is no way. Hospitalists suck. If I hadn’t been my own advocate and I afraid of challenging physicians I might be minus a leg right now.

@Axtremus said in Some malpractice suits aren’t frivolous: I was reading up on obstetrical forceps and got the impression that “pulling the baby’s head” to aid delivery was/is a common practice Yes, very common. However, as you say, done poorly, it can be dangerous. Most of the OBs with which I worked had abandoned their use, relying on a suction device to help deliver the head. The cup is applied to the fetus's scalp, and by squeezing the handle, vacuum is created. [image: 1683641019347-image.jpeg]

Shame that they couldn’t find a JS-2 to join that line T-34/85.

Great feeling! Yesterday my 2 year old boy fell asleep in my lap (in a chair in his room), which he normally doesn't allow. Won't be many of those moments.

Gun Troll, you've been pwned... https://nodebb.the-new-coffee-room.club/topic/24205/hide-seek

@Axtremus said in Struck Me As Funny - Japanese TV Show Plot: My observation of Japanese TV serials suggests that: Japanese TV protagonists tend to be driven by some employment based mission Japanese TV protagonists tend to draw their identities from their employments I think you are right. In north Asia, a lot of identify comes from your work and work colleagues. I just thought the show description was really funny. "Lets watch 60 minutes of someone looking at a spreadsheet! See how he notices that Company A charges 25 yen less than market value to increase product share!!!! Stay tuned!!!!"

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Well, I woke up this morning Feelin' so low and blue I woke up this morning Feelin' so low and blue My baby done left me And now I don't know what to do I tried to call her up But she don't answer the phone I tried to call her up But she don't answer the phone I guess she's moved on And now I'm all alone I thought our love was strong But I must have been wrong I thought our love was strong But I must have been wrong Now I'm sitting here Trying to write this sad song I'll drown my sorrows In a bottle of booze I'll drown my sorrows In a bottle of booze Maybe tomorrow I'll find someone new. But until I find someone new I'll just sing these lonely blues.

How sad!!

@AndyD said in Kerry's Medals: On the channel I watched Mr Kerry was identified and simply described as a one time runner for president. That was it. I did wonder why he was invited. Perhaps because he's all into global-hot/cold/wet/dry like Charles?