Posts by Anthony Harris14

Did you ever end up getting chickenpox?

Could this be some kind of arteritis? I’ve only ever heard about those kinds of conditions in passing—never actually seen a case myself. Did he end up seeing a doctor to get it checked out?

Safe travels👋

I have at least one candidate in mind...😢

That isn't an issue with circulation; it’s simply that the skin there is thin and constantly exposed to the elements... you really need to be applying cream regularly. Honestly, any decent moisturizer will do—something rich and hydrating. Given that we're heading into winter, I'd suggest going with something a bit heavier (maybe just a standard Johnson & Johnson or even that 48-hour formula)

We all have our little daily rituals.
It only crosses the line into obsession when it starts sabotaging your ability to actually function in society. If you’re constantly late for work—to the point where you're eventually getting fired—simply because you can’t physically walk out your front door without circling back to check the stove, the lights, or the thermostat, then yeah, you’re heading toward a clinical diagnosis.
Personally, I just had the stove issue. Back when I was using that old, temperamental range in my kitchen (the one with the broken indicator light), I couldn't trust my own eyes at all. I actually had to physically touch the dial with my hand just to be certain it was turned to zero. Of course, after doing that, I'd end up leaving the apartment. ;-)

I don't quite grasp what's considered "abnormal" here. What would actually be abnormal is walking out the door under the assumption that everything is fine just because you're a decent person and expect Providence to look out for you...
If you know a device is unreliable, you have to verify it; that's just common sense, like dealing with a faulty indicator light. Occasionally, when I'm in a rush, I lose track of what I've already checked and might double-check something once, but I'm certainly not the type to turn around and drive back home several times to inspect things.
Some people are simply aware that they are scatterbrained, so they make a "conscious" effort to focus on the essentials, but that isn't the same thing as having Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
What truly tests my patience to the absolute limit is dealing with someone who is blatantly irresponsible—someone who engages in foolish little experiments just out of pure boredom and lacks any sense of reality. That’s the kind of person who leaves a lit candle on a bookshelf, sitting a mere two inches away from a stack of old, dusty hardcovers...

If you ask me, a "mob" isn't fundamentally different from any single individual; it simply suffers from fewer inhibitions because it doesn't feel the need to seek validation or approval from anyone else.

The difference, however, lies in the fact that within a crowd, a person realizes how difficult it is to assign responsibility, which is precisely when they start acting like they own the place.

White bread is easily the most junk-filled kind of bread out there

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
or maybe just
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

It’s quite simple: just save your hands😁

mistyhound2 said:Wait, what?
Hepatitis B and C are transmitted through blood or sexual contact. Hepatitis A, however, is an oral-route infection.

Look, B and C—those are the ones you really have to watch out for regarding transmission methods. Hepatitis A is an enterovirus, meaning it follows the fecal-oral route; it simply cannot survive long outside a host. It dies off almost immediately. It might linger in water for a bit, but I’m fairly certain even temperatures around 122°F will kill it. As for saliva, the amount of A, B, or C virus present is negligible. Honestly, why are you stressing over such trivialities? Still, I suppose it's better to ask than to wonder.

The Hepatitis A virus is actually incredibly resilient. It loves water, and if I recall correctly, it can withstand 140°F for up to an hour. You'd need to boil it at 212°F for about five minutes to be sure it's gone.
Hepatitis B can be found in saliva, and I read somewhere that it could potentially be spread via kissing—though probably not just a standard kiss, more like a "tongue-probing-the-tonsils" kind of situation.😁
Ugh, I feel slightly nauseous now.🙂

If you want my two cents, just try not to dwell on it too much. I get hit by 😲 from time to time myself, but I’ve realized there isn't much I can actually do about it. At the end of the day, the infectious dose is probably too low to matter, which is the one silver lining here.

What if you just took some vacation days, or maybe even went on unpaid leave...

Give me a like or shine on this👍

dustyscout53 said:I know one thing for sure. Go down to the Social Security office and be polite. They’ll treat you like an invading German army. But go there and start acting like a total jerk, and you'll be at the front of the line.
Well, if you intend to act like a jerk, you certainly need to be Confident.

On the other hand, let's talk about being Confident. Let's see. Who handles criticism better—someone with high self-esteem or someone struggling with it? And since you can only actually improve by accepting criticism, one might think... but then again, a lack of confidence is like quicksand; once you're in, it's incredibly hard to climb out.
Yet, even Confident people, just like those lacking it, choose whether to accept or reject feedback. In reality, how you handle criticism doesn't have much to do with how much self-assurance you possess.

Whenever I deal with rude clerks at the DMV, I become veeeery formal, very quiet, and I give them that intense, unblinking psycho stare. It's the "I am not leaving this building until I get what I came for" look. Eventually, they realize it's easier to just help me than to deal with the headache. I suspect a lot of people walk up to those counters with the mindset that they're going to tear someone a new one, which only creates unnecessary friction. Everything would be so much smoother if the staff realized the utility of posting clear signage and actually kept that information updated. If people just learned to check the bulletin boards for info, life would be easy. These "creative" ways of communicating—where they just slap a notice wherever it happens to fit—don't really count as helpful communication.

Mark Hughes36 said:On the contrary, I’ve said all there is to say. 😉
Life is actually quite straightforward, provided one doesn't insist on making it difficult
by constantly hunting for justifications for every thought or action (I am certainly not implying you are doing that, this is merely a general observation).

I wasn't providing a catalog of virtuous people; I was simply stating that they exist.
And yes, precisely because of their nature, they don't trigger negative reactions in others.
Whether these good people are lighthouses, homemakers, Ivy League professors, or NASA astronauts—it truly makes no difference.

It isn't relevant at all (to the context of this discussion) who deserves what.
The only thing that matters is how one approaches the question—according to my own (rather ultra-simplified 😁) theory, good people handle it by being unrepulsive to others, ensuring no one feels threatened by their attitude or behavior.

Perhaps I lack the linguistic dexterity to express this clearly.
Ultimately, we are dealing with the realm of personal experience.

Here is a simple, relatable example: a beautiful woman might shout "I'm gorgeous!" from the rooftops, or she might possess a certain modesty within that beauty (whether due to insecurity, a sense of "guilt" for her looks, or some other reason).

In any case, the former is far more likely to spark envy and resentment in those around her.
While the latter might become your closest friend—someone you could never feel even a shred of jealousy toward, even if she occasionally seems perfect to you.

Have you ever heard that old American saying: "You can't please everyone"?

Mark Hughes36 said:I’ve simplified the whole thing—there are just good people and less-than-good people.
Good people don't trigger negative reactions in others
because they won't sell their souls for something they aren't
nor do they try to climb over someone else to get ahead.
Good people are humble and kind and all those idealistic clichés.😁

You haven't actually made a point here.
It sounds like you're suggesting a "good person" is merely someone who lacks value and asks for nothing. The moment someone has actual worth and seeks something, they're suddenly labeled "bad."
Speaking of which, I once went along with a local group out to some small coastal town in Maine for a bit of fun to visit this psychic woman who does readings with cards—those ladies go see her literally every single week. As soon as we walked in and sat down, I didn't say a word beyond a polite hello, and yet the woman called me a "psychologist." I'm certainly not trained in that field, nor was she referring to my profession, but clearly, to her, that label carried a negative connotation.

Ethan Patel6 said:It’s probably actually more comfortable than getting it done at the hospital anyway. It only takes about 10 or 15 minutes here, whereas at the hospital, where they’re using those older machines, it drags on for nearly an hour...

So, what's the actual difference—is it the fuel quality?
cornmeal versus kerosene

Is Jack Harris3 a woman?

I am not entirely certain, but I suspect there is a significant difference between performing an EEU when one is asymptomatic versus when they are actually in pain. You should probably check in with your doctor first, then perhaps attempt to get mapped on an EEU privately, provided you coordinate that with them beforehand.