Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 18, 2025, 07:14:32 PMI think hot dogs should be eaten only occasionally, as they can have up to 30% fat and a lot of sodium.

The other 70% is sawdust and whatever else fell on the floor. 

Otherwise the sawdust would go into making toilet paper...

We'll probably find out that they are really good for us after all. If not, they are still great!

Quote from: Lori Dee on January 18, 2025, 08:03:58 PMThe other 70% is sawdust and whatever else fell on the floor. 

YUK!

Quote from: Emma1017 on January 19, 2025, 03:24:06 PMOtherwise the sawdust would go into making toilet paper...

We'll probably find out that they are really good for us after all. If not, they are still great!

Just eat them occasionally!


I have been liking some Polish sausage and of course, Kielbasa. 

Quote from: Lori Dee on January 18, 2025, 08:03:58 PMThe other 70% is sawdust and whatever else fell on the floor. 

Pretty sure it's worse than that.

On the upside, it answers the question of "Do pigs have eyelids?"



Although I cannot talk. A British delicacy is pickled pig's feet. Not even kidding. A lot of Europe, honestly. Nothing goes to waste

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig%27s_trotter

And before you say "Eww!", most of this stuff comes from WW2. Before the US woke up and realised there was a war going on, we had to eat this stuff. A lot stuck around! Some very old people still eat it today!

Emma,

How is your substitute teaching going?

Chrissy

Really well Chrissy. It's not perfect but as close as I need. Some of the students are starting to initiate conversations with me. That shows that they are starting to trust me. That means a lot to me.

I can't tell them I am transgender because my wife is afraid that they might share it in social media that might cross over to our friends and family. The internet is a small world.

I did tell two teachers who I have become friends with and trust to keep my secret. It is nice to have friends who know. It takes a little weight off my shoulders.

Quote from: Emma1017 on January 22, 2025, 05:21:28 AMReally well Chrissy. It's not perfect but as close as I need. Some of the students are starting to initiate conversations with me. That shows that they are starting to trust me. That means a lot to me.

I can't tell them I am transgender because my wife is afraid that they might share it in social media that might cross over to our friends and family. The internet is a small world.

I did tell two teachers who I have become friends with and trust to keep my secret. It is nice to have friends who know. It takes a little weight off my shoulders.

"We stand at the Crossroads of Gender, Balanced on the Sharp Edge of a Knife."

 (See this Web site's masthead.)

I'm not sure what you mean Chrissy.

Quote from: Emma1017 on January 22, 2025, 01:48:50 PMI'm not sure what you mean Chrissy.

At times we must make thoughtful, balanced decisions as to what may be the best thing to do or not to do, because of something related to us being transgender.

Does that clarification help Emma?

That I am walking a fine line between living cisgender and being transgender?

Quote from: Emma1017 on January 22, 2025, 08:38:10 PMThat I am walking a fine line between living cisgender and being transgender?

This sounds very challenging but you seem to be handling it.  That is a compliment.

Some days are better than others but in the end it is my choice.

Thank you for the compliment Chrissy.

Like everyone else, I am working through bouts of sadness tinged with a little bit of fear but as my dad taught me as a child: "Never let the bastards win."

or as Captain Jason Nesmith of the star ship Galaxy Quest said: "Never give up.  Never surrender."

I will prepare for the worst, hope for the best, and stay transgender strong.

Quote from: Emma1017 on January 26, 2025, 09:27:50 AMLike everyone else, I am working through bouts of sadness tinged with a little bit of fear but as my dad taught me as a child: "Never let the bastards win."

or as Captain Jason Nesmith of the star ship Galaxy Quest said: "Never give up.  Never surrender."

I will prepare for the worst, hope for the best, and stay transgender strong.

One of my favorite mottos:

"No regrets. No excuses. Make it happen." 

"Make it so."

Captain Picard
Star Trek The Next Generation

Its the logical thing to do (almost any Vulcan)

Quote from: HappyMoni on March 19, 2019, 08:24:50 PMTRigger warning possible






Emma and Gina,

   To some extent my perspective has moved on from where you find yourself now. That certainly is a good thing. Healing from this dysphoria is possible taking the steps we need to take. Last night, I watched the movie, Girl. At the end of that movie, there is a very disturbing example of the desperation that being trans can induce. I won't spoil it by saying the ending. Suddenly, I found many old emotions bubbling up that had gone dormant. My partner and I both were a mess. She has been through this as much as I have. I will just say that that reminder brought home for me what you two are dealing with now. My heart goes out to you. I wish you both the strength and patience that you will need. Hugs!
Moni
Can't get that out of my head all day.

Is that this movie? Netflix: Girl

Yes, Myranda but be aware that the ending is a bit extreme and emotional.  Make sure you are in the right mood to watch it.

"Just Charlie" is another teenage transgender movie that I like. ().

Both capture the pain and joy of being transgender and neither have tragic endings.

Quote from: Emma1017 on January 26, 2025, 09:27:50 AMor as Captain Jason Nesmith of the star ship Galaxy Quest said: "Never give up.  Never surrender."

By Grabthar's Hammer, by the sons of Worvan, you shall be avenged!

One of my favourite movies.

Just stopping by to give you a big hug, Emma. I get the feeling you could use it. <3