Duranie

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[–] Duranie 3 points 4 months ago

This is why I said "typically does not" instead of never. Some people's immune systems will go ape shit and get every possible symptom under the sun, and children's immune systems/reactions can be more stressed till they build some strength and have more exposures through life so their bodies learn how to handle them.

But if someone has a bad day that they're throwing up/have diarrhea (no stuffy nose, congestion, or other respiratory symptoms) then chances are they consumed something their body is trying to reject.

[–] Duranie 89 points 4 months ago (40 children)

Antibiotics aren't for viruses. Cold air doesn't make you sick. Tongues don't have "taste zones." Muscles don't have memory.

And because you threw up for one day, you didn't have "the 24hr flu." You ate something bad or someone didn't wash their hands. The flu is short for influenza, which is a respiratory virus, which typically does not make you throw up and shit. More likely it was the dodgy gas station sushi.

Let's keep going...

[–] Duranie 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I know it's the angle and I know I've seen this image at some point in the past and I've seen it correctly, but for some reason the chair legs on the near side are totally fucked and my brain won't accept them.

[–] Duranie 55 points 5 months ago

I'm from the US and I've been watching For All Mankind lately so I feel like a bit of a moon expert. I'm pretty confident that if I viewed the moon from 6' away, it'll look larger than a dime. But I could be wrong.

[–] Duranie 24 points 5 months ago (4 children)

Yep! That's him!!!

[–] Duranie 1 points 5 months ago

It varies, but when I was younger I saw more women keeping their married names if they had very young children, but mostly just returning to their maiden names. Over the years I've noticed less women changing their names when they get married, or instead hyphenating their married name. But this is just observations from one socioeconomic viewpoint, so I can't make sweeping statements about the majority.

[–] Duranie 6 points 5 months ago (6 children)

Not trying to be weird, but to understand - roughly what age range and location are you talking about?

I'm a divorced 52yo woman living in the Chicago suburbs and this is news to me.

[–] Duranie 36 points 5 months ago (7 children)

I'd think it would depend on the frequency of interactions. Leg and foot protection would add weight, so unless the dwarves were expected they might not want to bear the extra burden.

On that note, Lord of the Rings extended editions have been showing in theaters the last couple weekends. I kept thinking how prior to battles the fighters were all geared up and marched for days (or longer) and showed up throwing themselves straight into battle. Here I am not functioning as my soft ass finishes my coffee in bed, trying to negotiate when I need to actually start getting ready for work.

[–] Duranie 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Hey! Ass butt!

[–] Duranie 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

As a hospice worker, please don't let stuff like that go unaddressed if at all possible.

[–] Duranie 10 points 5 months ago

Boarding, farrier, vet, plus the mental and emotional toll of owning a 1000lb toddler that exhibits an inverse correlation of majestic beauty and intelligence. God, I love horses lol.

[–] Duranie 36 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Through my teenage years I got wrapped up in an evangelical environment, but as an adult found my way to a non- denominational church. It was eye opening. The more I talked to the pastor, learned and read, I realized that people get wrapped up in their denominations like sports teams. And since the different denominations come about because of different interpretations of Scripture and the "rules" some group puts into place for their team, no wonder it's the perfect environment for creating a culture of control and abuse for those seeking power.

This doesn't make me not believe in God, this makes me not trust the motivations of people in power. On the day to day, I try to be the best I can to people around me, and share love, kindness, and respect. That's my big take away from Jesus' teachings at least.

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