Posts by Jacob Fisher68

"If someone picks up citizenship and moves to the States, they might technically be an American on paper, but can they ever truly reach that level of being American that I, as a native-born citizen, possess through both genetics and deep-seated socio-cultural roots? Certain things simply cannot be replaced by mere formal labeling, passports, or a sudden decision that says 'as of tomorrow, I am an American.' That isn't how it works.
You can't just declare yourself German tomorrow if you lack fundamental connections—German parents, mastery of the language, or a fully internalized German culture. There are numerous factors that define one's belonging to a nation; among them, you must share the destiny of the people you claim to belong to. It is tragic what happens with our emigration across the Atlantic and even with certain ethnic minorities in places like Austria or Vojvodina. Sure, in some sense, they maintain ties to the homeland and originate from there, but if they spend decades living elsewhere, that connection dilutes until it's practically non-existent. They don't live according to our way of life. So, what makes them part of the group? A surname? Some fleeting memories or occasional visits to relatives? All of that is far too flimsy to constitute a true pedigree.
That’s just how it is, kid. Listen to an older American.

You are nothing but an authentic American idiot.
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A friend of mine from New York City was an older mother—conceived after age 35—and underwent testing during both pregnancies.
With her second child, the results indicated that 'something' wasn't quite right. Specifically, she was told she was carrying a Down bebac.
At first, she fell into a coma and required some time to recover.
She didn't terminate the pregnancy.
Ultimately, she gave birth to a perfectly 'normal' little girl.

However, it turns out someone else was actually the one expecting a Down beba; the laboratory staff had mixed up the files.

I just hope the other baby ended up with a good mother.

A friend of mine dealt with something similar after an insect bite. It’s been three years now, and one foot is still noticeably larger than the other—I suppose she finally has something interesting to list under "distinguishing marks" in her passport.

I’ve also been dealing with cramps in my feet for the last few weeks. I haven't quite figured out the cause yet, and since I haven't panicked just yet, I'll let my doctor weigh in first.

Jack Harris3, by the way, do you have flat feet?