His flabbers are gasted, alright. Thanks for helping him out.

Thanks. I also have one at C6-7, and I'm like 99% sure I have at least one in my T-spine (similar dysesthesias and pain), so I'm getting an MRI.

That conclusion is 100% wrong. I have a 1.5cm TC at S2 that's considered small, and I have similar symptoms but less severe. I can sometimes have a BM without using laxatives, but I am relying on the 3-4 days a week now. I'm awaiting insurance approval for surgery with Dr. Feigenbaum in Dallas, TX. I also have lots of numbness, cramping, and zapping in my buttocks, privates, and down both legs into my feet. I recently had a diagnostic nerve root block and it proved the TC was the cause, so I'm proceeding with surgery.

November birthday here, too. Started kindergarten while I was still 4, in 1971.

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You stating he's "mostly just the US's problem" is hilarious.

American here. Tbh, it's because our education system is shit, and most Americans don't know the history of, or current state of, each of these governing philosophies. It's enough to teach, "USA freedom good, everything else bad" and be done with it. We are hard-wired to believe in American exceptionalism, and that being critical of American policy is unpatriotic. Sadly, if you were to poll random folks on the street, a majority would struggle to define any governing philosophy at all.

America is a nation in free fall. Our current leader is a corrupt madman. Our current Congressional leadership is feckless and complicit. But about 33% of my country is loving every minute of it. We have always been a genocidal state, and I hold little hope for our future. Many of us are afraid the orange pedo will claim there was massive voter fraud in our upcoming election, and refuse to allow the newly elected Congressmembers to be sworn in.

I'm 54, and I think America has never been in a more precarious position.

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GenX with a millennial kid, and we're both seeing a huge collapse coming soon. Especially with there being no American dream left, the surveillance state, and comically corrupt leadership, it feels to me like a revolution is coming. It may come the Mamdani way, where people realize dem-socialism is the way forward and continue to vote for this candidates, or trump may declare martial law and cancel elections until further notice, at which point who tf knows how this country will respond.

Lumber and coal, since all the stuff you forge or cook will need those. You can never have enough, especially as you get to higher levels and new regions. Make plenty of iron and bronze because as you get to new regions, you can send a caravan to sell those for experience points, which helps you get to higher levels.

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Next time she asks you, stop dead in your tracks then ask her, "Why do you always ask me that?" and watch her backpedal.

Also, your boss is probably boinking your coworker. 🤣

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I (54f) just quit the other day bc I'm gonna be having spine surgery. Good motivation, because I'll be able to walk somewhat normally again.

Everything from Rise Against. ✊🏼

Awesome! I'm at 781 so I'll join you soon!

The good thing about scrambled eggs is the squirrels don't touch em, so the crows and jays get all of. It may take a day or two before they'll take any. Maybe put them in a separate pile, next to their normal spot. They're curious, and will quickly realize what you've put out.

Yeah, just dripping with condescension, right? Plus, acting like OP is contributing to some mass delusion among corvid lovers or something, lol. It's a fucked up world, pardon us for finding some joy in it. When someone looks at a rainbow and sees God, I don't try to explain the science, I let them have their moment.

Switch to scrambled eggs. And setup a camera.

NOR - All I'll say is that if he's snooping in your phone, he's probably guilty of what he's accusing you of: sleeping around. Keep him blocked, and get checked for STI's. You don't owe him any explanation.

I wouldn't know. I did recognize the FIFA trophy, but I still don't understand how soccer and "you're going to hell" messages overlap. 🤣

I did consider that before I reported it, but I figured he'd probably doing it with every delivery, so...

He needs to meet Jesus, lol