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37 minutes ago, Ashley0616 said:

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I could hear Friday. :)

 

A virus rolled into my head, I sound like death but I'm not doing too badly. Took the liberty of sleeping in a little, which was nice.

 

Finally got into a dermatologist yesterday (wore a mask), so I'm hoping I can get my recent eczema episode beat back and can sleep better (wonder why I got sick?).

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11 minutes ago, MaeBe said:

I could hear Friday. :)

 

A virus rolled into my head, I sound like death but I'm not doing too badly. Took the liberty of sleeping in a little, which was nice.

 

Finally got into a dermatologist yesterday (wore a mask), so I'm hoping I can get my recent eczema episode beat back and can sleep better (wonder why I got sick?).

Glad you were able to sleep in. Sorry you got sick. Hopefully you will recover quickly. 

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1 hour ago, Ashley0616 said:

Glad you were able to sleep in. Sorry you got sick. Hopefully you will recover quickly. 

Thank you Ashley!

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Good afternoon from Grayslake, IL

 

We’re up here to spend time with our grandsons, while our daughter and son-in-law have a weekend away for their anniversary. 
 

@Ashley0616 I love your post about weeklong coffee, until Friday.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

 

 

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Today I woke up a lot earlier than what I wanted but oh well. I’m going to make the most out of it. 

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On especially early mornings, I've been known to just throw the grounds in the French press the night prior and do a cold brew. Coffee is already brewed in the morning, and I don't have to wait for it to cool off (although I imagine soon I will be welcoming the warm beverages)

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When I get set financially I'm going to get a press so I can make my own fancy coffee at home instead of going to Starbucks.

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1 hour ago, Ashley0616 said:

When I get set financially I'm going to get a press so I can make my own fancy coffee at home instead of going to Starbucks.

Get a stainless steel one.  You save a few bucks with a glass one, but they always break in normal use.  Stainless steel will last forever.

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Walmart delivery dropped off my groceries, and was addressing me as ma'am. 

 

He asked to see my ID because of the cough syrup. I showed it to him, and he said, "oh, I'm so sorry sir."

 

So I told him, "you were correct the first time."

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My other family members saying I am much happier to this day since I came out as transgender at age 24.Some knew I was hurting inside when I was a kid.I am glad they love and accept me for who I am

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So my brother canceled his visit to see me, again. A different excuse each time, but it's a "transparent" one. I'm getting used to it. He didn't write me to tell me that himself—he had his wife do it. I'm sure I should never had danced with his new wife's brother at their wedding reception twenty years ago, but things have gone "wrong" with us ever since. I am willing to make amends with him no matter what, but I won't apologize for who I am. He doesn't, so why should I? —Davie

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13 hours ago, Adrianna Danielle said:

My other family members saying I am much happier to this day since I came out as transgender at age 24.Some knew I was hurting inside when I was a kid.I am glad they love and accept me for who I am

Congratulations on acceptance a lot of us on here wished we had that. Be glad about what you have. 

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12 hours ago, Davie said:

So my brother canceled his visit to see me, again. A different excuse each time, but it's a "transparent" one. I'm getting used to it. He didn't write me to tell me that himself—he had his wife do it. I'm sure I should never had danced with his new wife's brother at their wedding reception twenty years ago, but things have gone "wrong" with us ever since. I am willing to make amends with him no matter what, but I won't apologize for who I am. He doesn't, so why should I? —Davie

Apologizing doesn't mean you are admitting you're wrong, it means you care about their feelings more than your ego or at least that is how I see it. An eye for an eye will never end. You can step up and be a better person. If he doesn't take the apology than you can at least say you tried. If there is an argument after the apology listen to his concerns before making a choice to say hateful things. Listen twice and say once. 

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14 hours ago, Adrianna Danielle said:

My other family members saying I am much happier to this day since I came out as transgender

I have had some family members tell me this as well.

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15 hours ago, Adrianna Danielle said:

My other family members saying I am much happier to this day since I came out as transgender at age 24.Some knew I was hurting inside when I was a kid.I am glad they love and accept me for who I am

That is so great that you have that acceptance. I wish my family would see that.

 

 

14 hours ago, Davie said:

So my brother canceled his visit to see me, again. A different excuse each time, but it's a "transparent" one. I'm getting used to it. He didn't write me to tell me that himself—he had his wife do it. I'm sure I should never had danced with his new wife's brother at their wedding reception twenty years ago, but things have gone "wrong" with us ever since. I am willing to make amends with him no matter what, but I won't apologize for who I am. He doesn't, so why should I? —Davie

Never apologize for who you are. That is who you are period, end of story.

 

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3 hours ago, Ashley0616 said:

Apologizing doesn't mean you are admitting you're wrong, it means you care about their feelings more than your ego or at least that is how I see it. An eye for an eye will never end. You can step up and be a better person. If he doesn't take the apology than you can at least say you tried. If there is an argument after the apology listen to his concerns before making a choice to say hateful things. Listen twice and say once. 

Yes, Ashley, I appreciate the difference and that's what I hope for with this. It's an opportunity to open up better communication through understanding and empathy. I like the word "amends" for this. I've gotten a lot of help over the years from the Al-Anon program from which it comes. He had bought tickets to a concert here in town I never went to—choosing instead to go to a trans party last week. Give him an opportunity to accept that—but nothing hateful, certainly. 💟

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Good afternoon, everyone!

 

My wife and I are off on vacation for several weeks. I'm checking in as I can. 

 

Stay safe and happy!!

 

 

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5 hours ago, April Marie said:

Good afternoon, everyone!

 

My wife and I are off on vacation for several weeks. I'm checking in as I can. 

 

Stay safe and happy!!

 

 

Safe travels

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