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megsouth

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GenX with kids in college on US East Coast. #NewMexico is home but so is #Austin. #politics #marketing #music #parenting #inclusion #shopify #SwimMom #BandMom

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sundogplanets, to random
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I am talking o a reporter about this in a couple hours: https://regina.ctvnews.ca/from-outer-space-sask-farmers-baffled-after-discovering-strange-wreckage-in-field-1.6880353

This is about an hour away from my farm, so this'll be a fun conversation, and yet another great opportunity to tell a lot of people about what a huge problem we have with unregulated commercialization of orbit. (Also I just redid my slides for my public talk next week, this is going in!)

megsouth,
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@sundogplanets There were TWO separate pieces of junk that fell in NC? First one was in the woods, second one on a house!

RickiTarr, to random
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What's a good movie to watch with your Mom?

megsouth,
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@RickiTarr Recently watched The Boys in the Boat and Maestro with my Dad.

Alice, to random
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The weather is gloomy and I have a tent set up on my bed with a projector ready to go.

Any recommendations for things to binge watch?

Disclaimer: I watch a LOT of movies and TV shows and I've pretty much seen everything, but I’m hoping that by crowdsourcing I can find out about something I somehow missed.

megsouth,
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@Alice Death and Other Details has a Knives Out/Agatha Christie vibe.

RickiTarr, (edited ) to random
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The Tale of Two Gynecologists

This is a bit long, and I've talked about this a lot lately, but it's something I'm thinking about a lot in the wake of so much hatred of female Healthcare. When my female troubles got bad enough that I finally talked to my doctor about it, he referred me to a gynecologist. I had already had several ultrasounds and an MRI at this point, and she had put me on some oral contraceptives for several months, (which made sick to my stomach no matter what I did) and had just done another ultrasound. She greeted me with "Well, you're really messed up inside, Honey.", which already had me pretty stressed out. Then told me I would probably need surgery to figure out exactly what was going on. She then asked me if I wanted children, and I said No. I had taken my husband with me to the appointment for moral support, and she glanced over at him, and then talked to me for 5 minutes about how many women my age could still have children, and I could definitely consider it, and that they would do everything they could to make sure I could stay viable. They could freeze my eggs if I had to do a hysterectomy, just on and on. She probably asked me directly 4-5 if I was sure I didn't want kids. Finally, I said, "Ma'am, my husband got a vasectomy over a decade ago, we are absolutely sure we don't want kids." After hubs had found me crying on the toliet, because my period was late again, he went to his doctor and said, "Hey doctor, I'm thinking about a vasectomy." The doctor gave him a pamphlet to read, and made him an appointment. The whole thing was done in a few weeks.

Anyhow, she finally referred me to a gynecological surgeon, and I was not looking forward to dealing with this again, and was just generally terrified of having surgery for the first time. I met with this woman and she was so efficient and practical. It is the longest doctor appointment I've ever had, since this surgery would be exploratory, she went over every possibility of what could happen when she was inside. She did a thorough exam, she went over all the scans that I had, and explained why she thought this needed done. Then she said she would like to put in a Mirena IUD during surgery. She said, "You're in pain half the month, and there's no reason for you to have a period if you don't want to have kids. You'll have some erratic bleeding for six months, but by a year most women have a very light or no period at all, there's no reason for you to needlessly suffer if you don't end up needing a hysterectomy."

It's interesting to me still, that one doctor was so focused on what my body could do, and another so focused on how I felt. I came out of the first appointment feeling scared and confused, and the second feeling heard and cared for. Feeling valued as a person and not a baby maker made the surgery much easier to go through, and the Mirena has been great btw. Women don't have to needlessly suffer.

megsouth,
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@RickiTarr Had a very similar situation and took years to resolve. Ablation saved my life! So glad you found a good doc!

GottaLaff, to Arizona
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🙄 Former Donald Trump lawyer John pleaded not guilty in Phoenix on Friday on charges related to allegedly participating in a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results in .

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/17/politics/john-eastman-arizona-not-guilty-plea?cid=ios_app

megsouth,
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@GottaLaff what kind of psychopath smiles for a mug shot FFS?

GottaLaff, to Texas
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Crash of 18-wheeler into Department of Public Safety office was likely ‘criminal act,’ sheriff says

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/12/us/brenham-texas-dps-truck-crash?cid=ios_app

megsouth,
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@GottaLaff NFL. Brenham, TX is where the ice cream factory is! “We eat all we can and sell the rest.”

Sherifazuhur, to guatemala
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    megsouth,
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    @Sherifazuhur I’ll email you about the SW Native Americans. Particular interest in Pueblo.

    DemocracySpot, to random
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    Friday, and I'm doing fuck all. A lie-in with movies.

    megsouth,
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    @DemocracySpot I love my job but not my boss. After a few cups of tea, I’ll be more agreeable about what needs to be done.

    MsHearthWitch, to random
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    Today's mood: Food is stupid and it's dumb that I have to make it and feed my stupid body every single day.

    megsouth,
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    @MsHearthWitch

    mentallyalex, to random
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    I saw a meme a moment ago, discussing various ways you can keep your neighbors at bay. In this case, it was appearing just slightly unhinged so they won't want to engage. :blobcatgiggle:

    I laughed, it's funny, but while I was boosting and favoring it made me think about my new home. I moved in a small bit ago and I have still yet to meet all but one retiree.

    No one says hello, no one stopped to welcome me or ask questions. A few have waved as they drive by and park in their garages. But they shut the doors as their cars are shutting down. I was three states away from this place a year ago and the neighborhood was much the same.

    I remember when neighbors were bothersome. When you would come home and find someone sitting outside or walking their dog and they would want to strike up a conversation.

    I'm curious how things will look in coming years. Will we form tighter groups with our neighborhoods, or will we further splinter, I wonder...

    megsouth,
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    @mentallyalex I’ve only ever had that “no one talks to each other” experience living in Seattle, WA. Otherwise, people are friendly, stop to say hi and help one another out.

    megsouth,
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    @mentallyalex Austin, TX was the most interactive neighborhood I’ve had. Everyone knew everyone, there were block parties, parades, holiday get togethers. It was a place you’d sit on the porch just to be able to hang out with the neighbors. It was like something out of a movie.
    Now on East Coast, I only know the people in the 10 or so houses on my street. But I consider them friends - we’ll call to see if someone wants extra food, take a neighbor to the ER, and text each other with updates.

    megsouth,
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    @mentallyalex I’m confident that living there now wouldn’t compare to my experience. I think it was the dot com bubble and early parenthood that created the perfect storm.

    CultureDesk, to UnitedKingdom
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    Police were called to a Willy Wonka event in Glasgow after angry parents demanded refunds of their £35 (US$44.37) fee. Organizers House of Illuminati had promised a "journey filled with wondrous creations and enchanting surprises at every turn" but discovered a sparse warehouse with a bouncy castle. The Independent has more.

    https://flip.it/0pmt8p

    megsouth,
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    @CultureDesk Willy Wonka Fyre Festival

    megsouth, to SantaFe
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    Celebrated my bday with my Dad in Santa Fe at Geronimo. Unbelievably great food and cocktails.

    RickiTarr, to random
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    Here's some Horrible Valentines for those who are less than enthusiastic about today:

    Of course I'd never kiss you For that, you see, is wrong But what is a fair maid to do When men are all so strong
    A cartoon girl being burned at the stake with the text: I'll be burned up, if you won't be my Valentine
    Valentine's Day, Did you say? Remember dear, before we wed How eagerly you read Those tender sentiments of mine Inscribed upon a Valentine Remember how you sat for hours And sighed and dreamed beside my flowers Remember how you used to love The candy I brought you boxes of I know you do and that is why I cringe before your searching eye And wait you comments cold and candid When I show up empty handed

    megsouth,
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    @RickiTarr

    mentallyalex, to random
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    The best part of questionable hearing - is when an otherwise mundane conversation takes on the fantastic.

    "Pika Pika" she said, while giving a discussion about safety.

    Alex looks around cautiously, thinking to himself, "Did anyone else hear that? No?"

    megsouth,
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    @mentallyalex Hubs has hearing loss (and hearing aids). He’ll often share what he heard and they’ve become family jokes.
    “Twelve Bong Elves” being one of my faves.

    RiversideBryan, (edited ) to Florida
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    👀 bless her heart, someone needs to teach her about eye shadow

    #Jacksonville #Florida #AmateurPhotography #Pixelfed #StreetPhotography #UrbanExploration #GalaxyS23+ #Birds #Anhinga #Wildlife #Nature

    megsouth,
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    @RiversideBryan Her eyelashes are divine!

    maxleibman, to bapcsalescanada
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    Look. B2B sales is hard. I get it.

    But sending an out-of-the-blue meeting invitation to a cold lead is the wrong move, ONE-HUNDRED PERCENT of the time.

    Don’t do this. Don’t ever do this.

    It’s not chutzpah. It’s not being a go-getter. It is NOT standard practice, either for corporate sales in general or your industry in particular. It is sure as fuck neither taking the initiative nor being proactive.

    It’s being an arrogant asshole. Every time.

    Don’t.

    megsouth,
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    @maxleibman I enjoy being told I’m bad at my job on the regular.

    megsouth, to random
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    They’re banning ARTHUR?!?!
    Hundreds of challenges resulted in the district permanently banning at least 120 books from Clay County school libraries while another 154 titles remain inaccessible pending further review, including Arthur's Birthday.
    If you’re not reading @juddlegum Popular Information newsletter (no paywall!), you’re missing out on critical and impactful news.

    megsouth, to Cruise
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    Still deciding if I should be mad that the ad identified me as a Senior or if it’s funnier that a cruise ship could depart from #NewMexico #cruise #OldTimer

    megsouth, to random
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    Y’all - Rep Andy Kim is on Mastodon! Let’s get him some followers and help make him Senator!

    From: @dannotdaniel
    https://mastodon.social/@dannotdaniel/111128516658299676

    megsouth, to TeslaMotors
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    No. No no no no no. No! It’s like some people have never seen a movie! Jeez.

    From: @FastCompany
    https://flipboard.com/@fastcompany/fast-company-l36v8lfpz/-/a-b67JR57xTNq9NrhLPes7sQ%3Aa%3A3199563-%2F0

    megsouth, to random
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    I encourage everyone to push back on the characterization of medicine as “abortion pills.”The medicine referred to in this article is routinely prescribed for autoimmune diseases and other medical purposes.

    From: @dannotdaniel
    https://mastodon.social/@dannotdaniel/111337439621762939

    megsouth, to StarTrek
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    Stumbled into the 18+ section of BuildABear in their online store today! Yes, it’s real! And it’s called After Dark. 😂 There wasn’t anything I would consider adult per se, but there were Outlander, Star Wars, Art from the Met, and some really creative bear costumes!

    Teddy Bear wearing The Great Wave artwork
    Teddy bear wearing Star Trek officers costume holding a Tribble and a Phaser

    megsouth, to random
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    Now the fish are exhibiting strange behavior. Things are so profoundly broken.

    From: @WarnerCrocker
    https://mastodon.social/@WarnerCrocker/112184927975247894

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