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Gen X woman from Maine, maker, baker and Harley enthusiast. Making the most of middle age, owning my things and finally playing more than working!

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Emkay207 • upvoted an item 9 months ago

SixFootSnipe reply

I wash as I cook. A lot of cooking is standing waiting for something to heat up or mix. I rinse off the stir spoon or scraper right away and put it back. Use a measuring cup, same thing. My wife doesn't and she has a whole dishwasher full of cooking bowls, cups, and utensils at the end that take way more time to take care of. If you rinse off everything right away it doesn't dry on and you can quickly dry it and put it back.

Emkay207 • upvoted 6 items 10 months ago

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Any time I see a young girl named Nevaeh, I immediately assume she’s the unintended product of a very young single mom barely making ends meet.

“Yours And Everyone Else’s Assassination Coordinates”

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Emkay207 • commented on 3 posts 10 months ago

35 Of The Most European Things, According To Americans

We've got loads here in Maine.

Person Compares What Young Boomers Had Vs. What Young People Have Now, Says The New Generation Is Screwed

I will agree that things are harder now, but with 2 college degrees I still walked to work because I couldn't afford to register my car. I didn't start making a livable wage until I was in my 40's. Everyone worked a side gig. If you didn't have a family you had roommates, multiple, just to get by. Cell phones, cable tv, a computer? Forget about it. In my 50's now, I have plenty, which to some millennials appears to be a lot. Assuming it was easy for me to get here or that this somehow happened in my 20's or 30's is delusional. Plus, I was always paid less to do more than my male counterparts while constantly being sexually harassed and don't get me started on the holidays I had to work because I didn't have a family. I suffered plenty but I pushed on because that is what you do. I have a millennial nephew that worked hard and was able to pay off his student loans within two years of graduating and bought a home two years after that. And my degrees were not frivolous liberal artsy ones

35 Of The Most European Things, According To Americans

We've got loads here in Maine.

Person Compares What Young Boomers Had Vs. What Young People Have Now, Says The New Generation Is Screwed

30 Non-Americans Explain What They Like Best About The United States

As an American that is exhausted by the violence, politics and hate that is so prevalent, it is nice to hear that some foreigners find the good here. I wish more Americans would find that good again too.

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Emkay207 • submitted 2 list additions 10 months ago

Hey Pandas, What Is The Most Unprofessional Thing You Have Seen? (Closed)

Hey Pandas, What's The Most Unique Insult Or Bigoted Belief You've Heard? (Closed)

Emkay207 • upvoted 24 items 11 months ago

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Person Compares What Young Boomers Had Vs. What Young People Have Now, Says The New Generation Is Screwed

My boomer mum grew up in a house with no electricity an outside toilet and a tin bath in front of the fire and the whole family used the same water there was 9 of them. 4 girls slept in one bedroom the 2 boys slept in the box room and the youngest slept with her parents till she was 8 your right she did have it easy.

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Person Compares What Young Boomers Had Vs. What Young People Have Now, Says The New Generation Is Screwed

I paid for college and med school by working, living on very little in a rat-hole apartment, and I make squat compared to our car mechanic, who pulls in $100K a year. So.... take that as you will from a Gen Xer.

Person Compares What Young Boomers Had Vs. What Young People Have Now, Says The New Generation Is Screwed

There's some truth in there. But boomers also had one TV, one phone. No subscription costs for streaming movies and music. No smart lightbulbs or LED strips. Charcoal grill instead of 5 burner gas grills. We ned to be honest and also reduce the amount we spend on "stuff" that is luxury and makes our lives more enjoyable, but ultimately is not going to make our lives better.

Person Compares What Young Boomers Had Vs. What Young People Have Now, Says The New Generation Is Screwed

I agree that modern life is not easy and some generations may have benefited more than others. But that's life. Some individuals have it easier than others too. Some are millionaires and some have nothing. Is it fair? Of course it isn't. But moaning about it will only erode any sympathy that people might have for your plight. The term 'boomer' is derived in part from the post-war baby boom, when everything seemed safe and prosperous, and there was plenty of work rebuilding what had been destroyed, and so people could afford to bring up children. For some though, the price was great. They lost sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, fathers and mothers to the war, but yes, they could afford a house and food, and a job to pay for it all. I find it distasteful to criticise someone who grew up in the aftermath of a war which claimed so many lives and haunted those that returned. They were fortunate to be born after such a war. And so are we. I am grateful for that. But, you do you...

Person Compares What Young Boomers Had Vs. What Young People Have Now, Says The New Generation Is Screwed

I've seen these posts about how the previous generation had it so good and lived so well. Just so you know, this did not include MY family. As a young adult, maybe 30-35 years ago, I ran out of money and lived with my brother for awhile. Back in the 70s, when I was a kid, I suffered undernutrition and malnutrition due to poverty. I became sick and very nearly died. I still have health consequences today. My parents, when they were first married and first starting out, lived in a garage apartment. This means they literally lived in someone's garage that had been converted into a living space. My grandparents on one side lived with parents and siblings until they could get enough money to afford an apartment. My grandparents on the other side were sharecroppers. Don't get me wrong. Today's rent, healthcare and education are criminally overpriced, salaries are stagnant, and the middle class is almost a myth. But not everybody before had it all glorious and rich.

Person Compares What Young Boomers Had Vs. What Young People Have Now, Says The New Generation Is Screwed

During my childhood, we don't have much but we always have enough because... we only ate at home and limit the food intake so everyone will get their share, we didn't buy fancy or trendy stuffs- we only have the basic one, we played outside often, we mended things instead of buying a new one and most importantly there is no pressure to keep up with the social trends.

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Don't Worry Guys.the Taper Will Fix It Haha

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Emkay207 • submitted a new post 11 months ago

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Greedy Neighbor Gets Dosed With Karma

Emkay207 • commented on 3 posts 11 months ago

"She Threw A Fit": Dad Tells 12-Year-Old She'll Have To Give Up Her Room And Move In With A 4-Year-Old, Looks For Validation Online But Gets Called Out Instead

This conversation is so bizarre to me and illustrates the world we have become. Entitlement is real. Sounds like 12 year old and her mom are paying the mortgage. By allowing her to guilt him instead of teaching her the value of being grateful for a loving home and extended family, he is ensuring she enters adulthood as another entitled brat.

“What Words/Phrases Do You Hear Someone Say And Immediately Know You’re Probably Not Going To Like The Person?” (50 Answers)

“You know what your problem is…”, I wasn’t aware I had a problem other than you. SMH

"She Threw A Fit": Dad Tells 12-Year-Old She'll Have To Give Up Her Room And Move In With A 4-Year-Old, Looks For Validation Online But Gets Called Out Instead

“What Words/Phrases Do You Hear Someone Say And Immediately Know You’re Probably Not Going To Like The Person?” (50 Answers)

“You know what your problem is…”, I wasn’t aware I had a problem other than you. SMH

"My Stance Was About Etiquette And Principle": Man Stands His Ground During A Conflict Over Plane Seat With A Passenger Couple

I will always book aisle or middle over window. Window seats aren’t designed for people with legs. Regardless of what couple’s intentions were, their approach made them TA. Him caving was a moment of weakness because he has a heart. IMHO

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Emkay207 • submitted a new post 11 months ago

Community, Relationships

Greedy Neighbor Gets Dosed With Karma

Emkay207 • submitted 2 list additions 10 months ago

Hey Pandas, What Is The Most Unprofessional Thing You Have Seen? (Closed)

Hey Pandas, What's The Most Unique Insult Or Bigoted Belief You've Heard? (Closed)

Emkay207 • commented on 3 posts 10 months ago

35 Of The Most European Things, According To Americans

We've got loads here in Maine.

Person Compares What Young Boomers Had Vs. What Young People Have Now, Says The New Generation Is Screwed

30 Non-Americans Explain What They Like Best About The United States

Emkay207 • commented on 3 posts 11 months ago

"She Threw A Fit": Dad Tells 12-Year-Old She'll Have To Give Up Her Room And Move In With A 4-Year-Old, Looks For Validation Online But Gets Called Out Instead

“What Words/Phrases Do You Hear Someone Say And Immediately Know You’re Probably Not Going To Like The Person?” (50 Answers)

“You know what your problem is…”, I wasn’t aware I had a problem other than you. SMH

"My Stance Was About Etiquette And Principle": Man Stands His Ground During A Conflict Over Plane Seat With A Passenger Couple

Emkay207 • upvoted an item 9 months ago

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Emkay207 • upvoted 19 items 10 months ago

Hilarious-Relatable-Memes

TheLastNoteOfFreedom reply

Any time I see a young girl named Nevaeh, I immediately assume she’s the unintended product of a very young single mom barely making ends meet.

“Yours And Everyone Else’s Assassination Coordinates”

"At The Mall. I Wanted To Be Dressed Right, In Case I Saw Girls From My School"⁠

"A Very Short-Lived Photo Studio Opened At The Mall Near Our House"

“My 1981 High School Yearbook Photo With Perm And Spiderman Glasses"

“That’s Me In The Background Unsuccessfully Trying To Get A Kite To Stay Airborne. Photo Was Taken By A Long-Time Friend Who Finds It An Effective Blackmail Tool”⁠ ⁠

"My Daughter’s One Year Old Picture Didn’t Go Quite As Planned..."⁠

“My Husband And I Decided To Compile Childhood Pictures For A Slideshow To Have At Our Wedding Reception And When Going Through His Stack Of Photos, Nothing Could Have Prepared Me For This Gem"

“Our Daughter Would Not Cooperate For Her Photos. She Was Doing Everything But Smiling. Here She Is 'Hulking Out'"⁠

"This Is A Picture Of My Husband From Elementary School. His Friends Have Dubbed Him #childdwight."⁠

"I Turned 31 In January And This School Photo Is Still The Most Professional Photo I Have Of Myself."⁠

“My Dad Took Me To The Mall To Get Glamour Shots Done For My Tenth Birthday. I Was So Excited, This Was Everything To Me. I Turned Out To Look Like A 40-Something Real Estate Agent, And A Possible Delta Burke Twin. Designing Women, Here I Come.”⁠ ⁠

What Smells Better Than It Tastes

PmMeYourTattoo said: "Cocoa powder." ClutchingMyTinkle replied: "Unsweetened cocoa powder." guy_who_likes_coffee replied: "I distinctly remember my older sister begging my mom to let her eat some of the (still unsweetened) chocolate stuff my mom was making... and then I remember my sister washing her mouth out under the sink cuz it turned out mom was right and she very much did not like it."

What Smells Better Than It Tastes

m00kiiprinxess said: "Vanilla extract." Sailor_Chibi replied: "So glad this is near the top. I once made the mistake of giving into temptation and tasted vanilla extract. That’s a mistake you only make once."