… gem of a movie…

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That last one… (o.O)

Next time you’re in the cereal aisle, check out the protein bar options. These are a good grab and go option for breakfast, no planning or cooking required. I always keep some on hand. Most of the ones I like are some version of peanut butter, but I also like the Nature Valley oatmeal bars in either cinnamon or banana bread.

It’s same in the US too. Lactose pills are classified as “over the counter” (no Rx needed). Lactaid makes them and a generic version is usually available too.

I used to buy Lactaid milk, which I liked ok and it didn’t bother me, but it was hard for me to find it in a size smaller than a gallon. I found that I really enjoy the Fairlife brand milk and it comes in a half gallon size. It is also lactose free, and usually stays good for a really long time compared to regular milk.

If you attend a stitch’n’bitch, you might come across a bitter knitter.

Can confirm. Traffic is awful on the Beltway.

A money counter can run though 100 bills in about 5 seconds. 100 bundles of $100 bills would be less than 10 minutes.

OP is literally asking us the most efficient way to get backed up. What other backup plan could they need?

OP, can you get hold of any stimulant appetite suppressants? They’ll pull double doody for you. You’ll eat less and be constipated.

haha, that sounds awesome! I recently set up an Echo for my aunt, her first Alexa device. I told her she could ask it to play music. I expected her to ask for Andrea Bocelli or something, but she asked for Abba and then the Beegees. I’ve never heard her listen to disco in all my life, and then she started dancing. So of course I’m not gonna leave her hanging; I got up and boogied down with her.

Family meals can be overwhelming, and even traumatic depending on the family. After I got married, I could at least take every other year off. It’s now really just me and my dad who are left, and he doesn’t really put much effort into relationships. I miss them all so so much. I don’t really miss the chaos at family gatherings, but I’d deal with it again. Just make the most of your time with the ones you care for.

I wish my in laws were game players. My grandmother used to get us all to play Rook together. It’s like Gin Rummy but acceptable for Southern Baptists to yell out! … it was a dry county…

I was a prudish kid in the 70s but yep, my mom and stepdad had no such hangups. Hippies, man.

My MIL gives us all presents from “Santa”. I’m pushing 50. She thought it was hilarious when I started doing it back to her (“why is Santa’s handwriting different on this tag??”)

Yes, I found out from my Filipino friends that picnicking among ones ancestors was a thing. Or at least for their family, it was. I kind of like the idea now as a sentimental activity, but kid me thought it was macabre.