Such sad times! I'm so sorry for your loss. We had a cat and a dog die when our kids were young (4&2yo when the cat died, 5&3 for the dog). It was really hard! Especially since both pets had been with me for almost 20 years... both were a big losses.
We talked about it with them once it was clear that they were on their way out. We tried to keep it age appropriate and simple, but very matter of fact, no euphemisms, etc. When the time came that we decided to euthanize, we gave the kids the option if they wanted to come or not (both to the vet, and then to stay with the pet until the end). Both times, they chose to stay, and then we went out for ice cream and talked about it all a bunch, kinda trying to follow their lead whenever they wanted to talk about it.
I would definitely do the same again in the future...explain what's going to happen, what it'll be like, then give them the option. It was hard, especially because at their ages they were also pretty focused on my response, but also it seemed like it gave them a pretty good grip on the whole thing. Maybe a sense of closure? They were sad, but it felt like healthy sad, definitely not traumatizing or anything.
Yes because voting is literally the bare minimum you do. We have first past the post, make sure the least shitty candidate is past the post AND then keep working to fix things, keep working to get better candidates in the next primary.
If Kamala Harris had been elected, we could be protesting for meaningful action in Gaza, meaningful climate action. Instead, those issues have become buried by all the tremendous waves of shit flying out of the republicans.
I love freshly made, quick pickled radishes, but I feel like they get a weird odor if kept. Am I doing something wrong? Making them using hot vinegar & salt mixture, let sit for 10min or so, then eat.
While that is true, this is a different issue. American Prairie's mission is connect a bunch of land in central Montana and use it to restore short grass prairie ecosystems. Part of that goal is restoring native large grazers (bison) that were largely killed off in the 1800s. Bison were historically very abundant, and had a huge effect on shaping and maintaining prairie ecosystems. Today, technically, the bison are considered "livestock" with regard to BLM grazing, but American Prairie is trying to manage the bison as wild herds and restore their ecosystem function. And lobbying for updated classification for the bison, which are neither livestock but not truly "wildlife" yet.
The pushback to American Prairie's mission is pretty political in MT, as you might imagine...
Whoa....what are you doing that you break so many rims?
If you want cheap and weight/performance's not an issue, do you have a community bike shop in your area, or some other option for salvaging used bike parts?
It sounds like you've got a good approach and good advice from the comments. Frustrating, for sure, but it's likely to take a lot of time and repetition. Something to add to your conversations with her - you might want to start asking about her feelings about stealing. What was the moment when she realized she wanted to take something, what did it feel like when she took it, how does she feel about other people's reactions. Lots of unpack there! Maybe it's a conversation to have away from an actual stealing incident, so that you can approach it with curiousity more than (immediate) judgement. Does she WANT to keep stealing? And if so, why? If not, does she need help coming up with strategies to deal with the feeling of wanting to steal something in the moment?
My friends, why are you even bothering to post here if your response is "I have to drive my car a million miles always?" If your work commute is a million miles, that sucks already for you, I'm sure. But, really, what are you hoping to add here??
Replacing ANY car trip with a bike trip can be pretty fun and rewarding, if that's safe for you in your community. Doesn't have to be a work trip if that doesn't work for you.
I've always loved sports; so that part's easy, personally. But I've also learned to kind of savor the feeling of using my muscles and getting tired. Whatever I'm doing, or even on days where I didn't have time to "exercise", I make a point to check in on different parts of my body, maybe tense them or stretch; just trying to notice what feels good and then really savor that feeling. I find that building that mental practice helps motivate me to seek out exercise, or power through when I'm not really enjoying a particular activity.
Some level of election reform will be on the ballot in 9 states this fall. Make sure you vote, if you can!
Also worth noting that these efforts are generally led mainly by democrats, with support from some moderate republicans. In contrast, 10 republican-led state legistatures have passed outright bans on RCV. One of these parties is not like the other!
Great pictures! I'm so anticipating their spring return, although easy to max out on the incessant calling...so cute and yet so very very constant