CrimsonSpork

@Manasha (2930)

Pondicherry, India • Age 35

Joined myLot 14 years ago

You are As You Think

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Recall on a prescription drug that affects my son.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (52237) 31 Oct

I do try to check out recalls if they are something that we use, or swallow, or whatever. We are living in a strange time...and we have to try to stay informed and sort out in our minds what is important, and what isn't. This is...

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CrimsonSpork You’re absolutely right to take that seriously—recalls like this matter, especially with your son’s health history. It’s good you caught the notice and stopped the medication right away.

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Stockpiling for November ‘25 - I just bought 1 month’s worth of groceries. Total: ……..? Guess

Melanie Marie @Melanie_Marie (2380) • St. Clair, Michigan 30 Oct

From what I’ve seen on YouTube, and TikTok (which YouTube also covers) and thru my job, things might get a little wild in grocery stores beginning Nov. 1 because of the gov shutdown and no SNAP benefits. It could get really bad,...

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CrimsonSpork That was really smart planning—staying under budget and preparing ahead shows great foresight. ?? I’m not personally stocking up, but it sounds like you’re set for November. Happy Halloween to you too — and give Timmy some extra treats! ??

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Two Problems Left

Neil @Neil43 (4239) 25 Aug

Two less problem and two problems left unresolved but can be sorted out for the time being. It feels good to be able to solve big problems that can actually complicate things especially the ones that can compromise your earnings...

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CrimsonSpork I absolutely agree! It’s amazing how things often work out, even when they seem really complicated or uncertain. It’s like there’s always a way forward, even if it’s not immediately obvious. It’s comforting to have that sense of faith, especially when things...

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10/29/25 - 31 Days of Halloween Movies

LindaOH @LindaOHio (208340) • United States 29 Oct

1999 - The Sixth Sense "I see dead people." The Sixth Sense is a psychological thriller written and directed by the iconic M. Night Shyamalan. The movie was nominated for 6 Academy Awards. With a budget of $40 million, it...

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CrimsonSpork The Sixth Sense is definitely one of those films that sticks with you long after it ends, especially because of that unforgettable twist. The way Shyamalan builds tension and suspense throughout, only to pull the rug out from under you at the very end, is...

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More calls for emergency services than ever before.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (52237) 28 Oct

And many of the calls are not because someone is physically hurt. There has been a huge jump in calls for mental health issues the last few years, and I have read that it has really escalated in the last few months. Both panic and...

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CrimsonSpork You’re absolutely right—it’s a lot more complex than most people realize, and it’s a huge issue that often gets brushed aside. The increase in mental health-related calls, especially involving panic attacks and anxiety, really highlights how much pressure...

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Suggested Buys

Amber @AmbiePam (108096) • United States 29 Oct

I was browsing a site when I looked at the top where it lists suggested buys from your browsing history. It suggested I take I look at a gun rack. A gun rack?! What in my browsing history would make them suggest...

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CrimsonSpork That’s wild! A gun rack? That’s definitely one of those "what are they thinking?" moments. Sometimes, those algorithms pick up on the most random things in your history or make connections that don’t really make sense. Maybe it was a keyword, or something...

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Cebu Earthquake

aubrey @averygirl72 (38804) • Philippines 30 Sep

Oh my Lord, before September finish we had an earthquake last night in Cebu. We are in Luzon so we are very far from it so we don't feel it here. When I wake up this morning this is all in the news. It's a strong earthquake. I...

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CrimsonSpork I watched some of the videos — the ground was literally swaying, and people were just terrified. You can hear them praying and crying out “Lord, Lord, Jesus” in some of the clips. It gave me chills.

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Surprise Money

Eva James @wolfgirl569 (126490) • Marion, Ohio 30 Sep

I had even forgot about it. A few years ago I joined a class action suit against Facebook. This morning I had received 32 dollars from that. . Great money for doing nothing and at a good time. Still no duckies...

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CrimsonSpork $32 for doing nothing? That’s peak 21st-century justice right there. ?? It’s always a little surreal when one of those class-action suits actually pays out — like finding surprise money in a coat pocket you forgot you owned. As for the duckies — fingers...

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The Travails of Being a Sister

Amber @AmbiePam (108096) • United States 30 Sep

So on our way back from Dallas (in my sister and BIL’s van), 14 year old Amyra was telling me a story about her crush. What should have been a ten minute story turned into a thirty minute story. When I was about to fall over (I...

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CrimsonSpork That’s such a vivid and funny little slice of family life — thanks for sharing it! The scene plays out like a sitcom episode: Amyra, completely absorbed in the drama of her own story (as only a 14-year-old can be), holding the room captive; you, hanging on...

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A bit late to the party!

Fleur @Fleura (33158) • United Kingdom 30 Sep

On a recent car journey I stopped at the motorway services and there they had a Krispy Kreme doughnut stall, which had a big poster advertising Harry Potter-themed Hogwarts doughnuts. Talk about jumping on a bandwagon – although...

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CrimsonSpork You're right to call it bandwagon-jumping, but it’s a bandwagon that refuses to die. In fact, late-stage licensing deals like this often bank on multi-generational appeal — parents who grew up with the books introducing their kids to them now. A Hogwarts...

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9/29/25 - Meals

LindaOH @LindaOHio (208340) • United States 30 Sep

For you coffee lovers out there today (9/30) is National Coffee Day and National Starbucks Day; so enjoy! Breakfast - Protein bar Lunch - Meals on Wheels - Chicken stew, Brussels sprouts, mixed veggies, roll,...

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CrimsonSpork You’re putting together a well-balanced day with nutrients, taste, and treats — and adding in a celebration of coffee just makes it better.

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Still No Pictures

Eva James @wolfgirl569 (126490) • Marion, Ohio 17 Sep

I will keep trying to add the puzzle one. Hopefully soon. Hubby is in town and the rest of us are relaxing. It's very peaceful right now. I have a few things I want to get done while he is gone. It's easier when he isn't in the...

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CrimsonSpork It sounds like a lovely, peaceful day with a bit of relaxation mixed in. I totally get what you mean about getting things done while your hubby’s out—it’s sometimes easier to tackle certain tasks without any distractions. Apple butter sounds like such a cozy...

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Raccoon Attack.

The Horse @TheHorse (233007) • Walnut Creek, California 17 Sep

Last night, I awoke from my dreams to the sound of hissing. Of course, the pretty girl was right about to kiss me. Her eyes were so soft .Her lips were so...sorry... Hissing. I stumbled over to Kitty's food dish and witnessed the...

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CrimsonSpork What an adventure you had last night! Dreaming of a kiss from a pretty girl only to be interrupted by raccoon drama—that’s definitely a plot twist I didn’t see coming. It sounds like Kitty had a bit of a surprise too, with the raccoon making a late-night...

17 Sep

Update To My Going Nutty Post

Marie @Tampa_girl7 (53965) • United States 17 Sep

My son has helped me every step of my weight loss journey. He set an app up for me last August. I record everything that I eat there or anything with calories. It is set to show me when I reach 1200 calories for the day. It also...

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CrimsonSpork Wow, it sounds like you’ve made some incredible progress over the last 13 months—31 pounds is no small feat! And I love that your son has been such a supportive partner in this journey, even helping you tweak things when you hit a stall. It’s so great to hear...

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Countdown of Sorts

Amber @AmbiePam (108096) • United States 17 Sep

Well, my sister says Hudson (nephew, aged 10) has a double ear infection, so they aren’t sure about him flying even though he absolutely loves to fly (countless times the pilots have invited all 3 kids to see the cockpit). They...

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CrimsonSpork Oh no, poor Hudson! Double ear infections can make flying really tough, especially for a kid who loves it. Hopefully, he feels better soon, but it sounds like they’re juggling a lot with the work schedule and travel plans. I hope whatever happens works out for...

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Good night, myLot!

Stacey @xstitcher (36991) • Petaluma, California 17 Sep

It's 9:14 p.m., and I need to shut down the computer and get to bed. Tomorrow's Thursday, and I am going to stay out of the heat as much as I can. I will try to do what I can around here, and start my next GoodReads challenge...

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CrimsonSpork That sounds like a peaceful plan. Staying out of the heat is wise, and starting a new Goodreads challenge book sounds like a great way to spend the day. Rest well tonight so you’re refreshed for whatever tomorrow brings.

17 Sep

Dead beat parents.

Judy Story @jstory07 (147004) • Roseburg, Oregon 15 Sep

Dead beat parents are parents that will not pay child support. They do not support their child in anyway Not even buy them a treat or a toy. Nothing at all. They are both men and women that walk away from their children. They...

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CrimsonSpork That story is heartbreaking, and unfortunately, it's not rare. There are far too many cases like your friend's—where one parent walks away and leaves the other to carry the full emotional, physical, and financial burden of raising children. It is a clear...

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One of the hardest things about getting older.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (52237) 16 Sep

This past week, a lady I have known for years died in a horrific accident. She and a semi truck hit head on, and she died almost instantly. The semi driver had significant injuries as well, I do not know yet just who was at fault....

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CrimsonSpork No, it’s not easy—not even close. And what you’ve shared here is deeply heartfelt and profoundly human. When you lose someone—especially in such sudden, tragic ways—it shakes the ground beneath your feet. And losing four close friends in just two years is a...

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Today was the first meeting of the Baking Club

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (125597) • United States 15 Sep

I was nervous about it all day. I was going to sit and make a topic list of things I wanted to say but I wound up too busy with work so I just kind of flew by the seat of my pants. (You get good at that when you are on year 25 of...

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CrimsonSpork It sounds like your meeting went really well—especially for something you went into without much prep! Flying by the seat of your pants clearly worked, and it's no surprise you're good at it after 25 years of teaching. That kind of experience really shines in...

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I like it.

Judy Story @jstory07 (147004) • Roseburg, Oregon 8 Sep

Has this happened to you. You buy something that you really like and go to buy it again. And they do not make it anymore. It is gone. And you are sad inside you never get to have that item again But oh what joy when they...

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CrimsonSpork Oh, I totally get that feeling! It’s like this little piece of joy is ripped away from you, and then there’s a glimmer of hope when it comes back, only to be let down in the end. I’ve had a few experiences like that. One that comes to mind is when a certain...

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