Fun fact about most grain FDA regulations: it’s not if there’s bugs in the grains, just that it doesn’t exceed a certain amount.

If you’ve had shrimp and lobster or crab you’ve eaten a bug.

More shrimp and lobster for me.

They’re not “considered” bugs. The are bugs. They’re just aquatic bugs.

I love shrimp and lobster, man.

Me. Star Wars all day. I mean maybe not currently but…

What did Lego do this time?

I mean it’s entirely possible to be put off by certain actors and actresses in movies. There are some people I know who cannot stand any movie that Keanu Reeves is in because they think he’s got no range and is basically like warm plain oatmeal when it comes to like his spice level. And while I disagree with those people that’s entirely their right to feel that sort of way about what they’re watching. Like for me I can’t stand to watch anything that’s got Kristen Stewart or Zendaya in it because they both know how to only act like a block of wood.

I don’t think there’s any real logic behind it other than the founders of our nation post the war of independence did not want to have any real similarities between America and Britain.

I have to say I don’t think you can save a movie with casting, but you can definitely ruin a movie with casting. The only example of casting improving a movie are the Pirates of the Caribbean movies and Johnny Depp. Without his take on Jack Sparrow I don’t think they would have been able to make a franchise of movies out of an aging theme park ride.

I think there are several logical reasons. First they may just like the small display of strength. Second, they could like the sound. Third, they could be compacting it to take less space in the trash/recycling.

There’s no logical reason to clock out early. It stops you from future happiness, prohibits any form of personal growth, and deprives those that appreciate you in their lives of you. It’s a permanent solution for temporary problems.

I’m glad to hear you’re utilizing therapy. It’s a good tool for self maintenance.

And I wouldn’t say you have a mental health issue. You have an emotional health issue. What happened to you sucks. I went through a few of your posts to make sure I wasn’t calling for someone just wanting to create engagement. The fact that it’s a small town and you see her everywhere you go also sucks.

I’d recommend maybe moving if it’s feasible. Definitely take a bit of a vacation. Maybe go camping. Check and see if there’s any retreats going on. Maybe you can get in on some form of group camp outing and make some new friends. Or at the very least meet new people who aren’t part of your day to day.

Unfortunately, your ex may just be better at playing the victim. And if you’re US based, our legal system leans heavily in support of the ex-wife. Especially in the south east.

I know it’s a cliche bit of advice at this point but you should seek therapy. I know that isn’t the same as support from family and friends but based on how you seem to feel triage is what you need to aim for.

There are support groups for divorced men. I highly recommend selling them out. And if you just need to vent you can DM me. I can’t promise to be constant, but I don’t mind chatting when I can.

Could be. But I also see it as a change of mindset. It used to be you cared deeply for a few people. Now it seems like you’re expected to care about everyone. And if you spread it that far it becomes thin.

I’ve noticed an increase in noticing other people being not well, but a decrease in the depth that people care. It used to feel that you might have one or two friends who cared about you deeply. They’d drop everything to help and wouldn’t ask for anything in return. Now it seems like everyone cares about everyone but not enough to actually do anything.

Something stemming from me being overweight.

Two to three times a year.

So as a way of cutting down on liability?

It’s fairly common. A lot of higher end jobs do it as a way of screening out undesirables. And most of the others as a way of cutting down on liability. It can depend on the organization itself. If it’s a small organization they may not care or may only care if you use the heavier stuff.

Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do. “Tattling” programs are quickly becoming a staple of any sort of logistical jobs. Companies will parade it around as if it keeps people safe, or it protects the honest employees. It’s designed to give them reasons to get rid of you.