Have any of you actually seen pitting edema? Lol. Hint: it doesn't look like that.
That's just an indentation from having something tight against your skin for a period of time. Normal!
i just googled!
That's some crazy shit.
My dad had it when he was sick and it was insane. Like, you pressed a finger into his leg and it just stayed pitted for awhile. I'd never seen anything like it before.
Post by textbookcase on May 15, 2017 14:26:09 GMT -5
My kids are 13, 10, and 5. They don't get a regular allowance, but We do give them opportunities to make money for doing things above and beyond regular chores, like yard work, washing cars, etc. The older two raise animals for 4-h and sell them at auction. They are able to keep a portion of that each year to spend or save (the rest stays in their bank accounts). Cambria is 13 and she works one morning a week at my office (family business). She also babysits a few times a month.
Post by textbookcase on Apr 27, 2017 15:05:15 GMT -5
Man, so good. This is one of my favorite books ever and I did a re-read last week in anticipation of the show. I think they did a great job and I don't even mind some of the changes. I think it worked well to modernize it, it made it feel even more like something that could realistically happen in the not so far future. I think the acting is great, even Alexis Bledel and I don't normally think she's a great actress (she will always be Rory). Anyhow, I think they've done a great job and can't wait for more.
I'm watching now. You should totally read the book. So much of this story is internal. There's a lot of stuff between men and women that is subtle, beyond the dystopian narrative. And Atwood is a skilllful writer. Read Blind Assassin, too.
Stupid queation, but I don't currently have Hulu, do they drop the whole season at once like Netflix, or are new episodes released weekly? I'm going to get Hulu just for this regardless, but I like binging.
It looks like they're releasing 3 episodes this week, then it says new episodes wednesdays. 10 episodes total.
Post by textbookcase on Apr 24, 2017 11:35:18 GMT -5
I don't set out to buy organic but there are some products we like that are organic. I work in conventional ag and see the practice of "big organic" and can assure you all of the stuff on conventional produce is in the organic stuff you buy in the store.
I do buy from small organic family farms when I have the chance. I support small local farms who I know don't use pesticides and herbicides. I don't think chemicals on anything are good for anyone and would prefer to have everything herbicide and pesticide free. Organic from big stores is not "organic" in the way we think.
Big huge hugs to textbookcase and @kizmet especially. Losing a parent is a pain that I haven't yet experienced but I know 1 million % it will be one of the most difficult things in my life to deal with.
Thank you. I won't lie - it is the most awful thing I have ever experienced.
I have cried more in the last couple months combined than I ever have in my whole entire life. And that is not an exaggeration.
My last REALLY BIG HUGE cry was last week. It hit me straight in the gut that my dad is GONE. GONE GONE. Cue sobbing fest on the floor of my bathroom.
This morning, I guess? It's totally lame, but I've been dealing with foot pain from plantar fasciitis for the last few months and I'm just over it. I feel like my body is failing me (just got over strep throat too and I'm pretty much always sick from DD). She was being a total pain to get ready this morning (solo since H was away for work) and my foot was killing and I just lost it. I feel bad, I think I scared DD.
Sigh. I'm too young to feel this broken. And I can't figure out how to make it better so I feel kind of hopeless like I'm going to be limping and in constant pain forever.
Please get some good shoes, for flip flops or other sandals, consider Olukai. This has been a game changer for my PF, as well as properly fitted athetlic shoes. I basically don't suffer from PF pain anymore (knock on wood)
I had a good cry last week to my boss letting him know this amount of work and pressure is unsustainable for me, and I was on the verge of taking a hiatus bc I could not take it anymore. He panicked, and we hired someone this week bc of it.
Before that was Feb 22nd, when we put our dog down. That was really hard.
Big huge hugs to textbookcase and @kizmet especially. Losing a parent is a pain that I haven't yet experienced but I know 1 million % it will be one of the most difficult things in my life to deal with.
Thank you, hugs to you too. I never thought that he would be dead already. I thought we had so much more time. It's SUCH a mindfuck to lose a parent.
textbookcase, I'm sorry about your dad. I was just talking earlier today to a coworker about how sometimes I feel odd when I'm *not* crying because it has been such a constant thing for weeks and weeks since my dad started going downhill quickly. I hope it's getting a little easier for you, and sending lots of hugs.
Yes! It did feel weird when I wasn't crying daily anymore. I had at least one breakdown a day when he was sick and for the first few weeks after he died. It's getting a little easier, I hope it is for you too. Hugs.
Post by textbookcase on Apr 20, 2017 20:52:51 GMT -5
Well, it's been just over a month since my dad died. My ugly crying has gotten better but it's been like 2 solid months (while he was sick until now) of lots of tears. Prior to that it had been quite awhile since I had really cried.
I tried Santa Clara Diet and I couldn't get through episode 1. Didn't get the hype.
If you have HBO Go try the Leftovers
I made it to episode 3 before quitting. I really wanted to love it because I love Drew Barrymore!
I saw something on FB this morning about a new show coming to Netflix that has shades of Making a Murderer - it's about a murder of a nun. I can't remember what it was called though - anyone else see it?
I saw something about that too, I think it comes out in may. Looks good!