Geoffrey's Rules of the Game
1. Don't be a Jerk.
2. Breathe.
3. Read a Book.
4. Laugh Out Loud.
5. Go Outside and Play.
6. Take Pride in all That You Do.
7. Learn Something New.
8. Share the Wealth.
9. Recycle.
10. This Too Shall Pass.
@ruemcclammyhand
My little sister is adopted & Black. I was probably 12 before I realized that some of what my parents said to her was racist - though I already knew my maternal grandparents were flat out racists.
I'm 57 now and still hate that I didn't have the language to protect her back then
@SocialControl
@CBSNews
Are you suggesting that in order for one to be food insecure and need help, one has to first sell off all of one's possessions - including one's transportation?
How many of these people do you think were gainfully employed in February and are trying to hang on to what's left?
A 6-year old ballet student asked me today if I'm excited about getting my "Fauci Ouchie" soon, and I will now be referring to the covid-19 vaccine as only that, because it's the cutest thing ever.
@4everNeverTrump
@AzieDee
That's why we can never be sure how long a year will last - the earth randomly wanders around the sun at whatever pace it likes
It's petty, I know, but I love that so many get so bent out of shape over just the mention of the phrase, "Princess Meghan"
Saying Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will probably push them too far ...
I see that Prince Harry is trending again.
After a brief check, it appears that it's once again because he was asked something, he responded and then his detractors twisted his answer into the worst possible version of what he said.
It must be so exhausting ....
@SkoolBusAnarchy
@ItsBeardoWeirdo
I've had to do similar.
"You said this would take about 6 hours fix and it's been 8. Why aren't you done?"
"I've been in meetings all day discussing statuses and alternative solutions and not doing the work."
@WrittenByHanna
@dclintf
One of the things I picked up early as a babygay is that a read doesn't work if it's not something the recipient finds demeaning.
For example, don't call me old, fat or gay - I'm okay with all that.
Making fun of his dick was a perfect insult. It hit him where it was meant to
@ABC
For days,
@ABC
left out the part of the story where this kid got to go because his dad's bid was the next highest at auction. It was made to sound like he was just some extremely lucky 18yo picked at random - not some rich kid who bought the seat.
Next time, just tell the story
@KelseyObGyn
Maybe I'm just old, but didn't many of the people complaining about Covid bans today support quarantining people with HIV just a few decades ago?
@ukno_mh
@DyjuanTatro
So just a quick question, are you saying that doctors, nurses, cops, theater staff, utility employees, etc. are all being punished when they work on a holiday?
@PaulBrandITV
I refuse to donate until all LGBTQ people can donate without arbitrary restrictions
This policy is still predicated on the belief that gay men are icky and can't be trusted.
We've screened every blood donation for HIV for 30 years now. There is no reason for this.
@peterbakernyt
Some secret
I was 14 when Reagan took office and the Hostage Crisis immediately ended and I knew that was too much of a coincidence to not be a political dirty trick.
43 years later pretending we never knew is just ludicrous. EVERYONE knew, we just didn't have confirmation.
For those who don't understand why I'm so passionate about civil rights issues, this is why.
I am 54 years old, I have been working in various jobs in Texas for 36 years. Today is the first day I couldn't legally be fired because I'm gay.
To. Day.
@mattlargey
It's a once in a 100 year event when it gets hot during the summer here in Texas. Who could have predicted that people would have to have their air turned on?
My 17yo nephew is taking his bf to the Junior Prom in Grand Saline, TX tonight. I'd share pics but I don't have express permission ... Picture two adorable twinks in nice clothes
Yay them
@benjpasek
At 15, I got up at 3 or 4am to watch Charles and Diana's wedding with the volume turned way down. My father had already forbidden me to watch it because, "We're not interested in that sort of thing."
@BrenIsles
@stephdenk
@AITA_reddit
Lgbtq: Straight people are exhausting
Str8 person: I'm no exhausting; how dare you make a generalization like this.
Lgbtq: it's a generalization
Str8: how can I possibly know it's not about me if you don't specifically exclude me in your comments?
Me me me me me
@urbanbohemian
I learned about 20 years ago that working 60-70 hours a week just means you're giving free labor. It never turns into salary increases or job promotions. So, I work 40-42 hours a week and my bosses have been happy with that.
I've never had a tweet blow up like this. It's amazing and pretty cool. I'm muting now but you can be sure they're safe in my closet next to my trusty well worn pair of Docs ...
@DeenoBean
@LolOverruled
"Well you're not."
You're taking your opinion and presenting it as a fact, then using a lot of words to justify why your opinion is the only correct one.
At a guess, you also think they can't tell you're talking down to them and belittling their worldview
@alex_abads
I like a lot of those little shits, but
a) I am old and
b) they just don't get the cultural references from shows and movies 40 or so years old
@Mrs_MSAtelier
@SixBrownChicks
I drove from TX to MI to be with my mother when she died.
My boss called and asked me to come back to work the days between her death and the funeral since I have siblings to take care of details and they needed me for a scheduled meeting.
If you didn't live through the AIDS Crisis, don't explain it to me.
Learning about it in 11th grade history class and maybe watching Angels In America isn't the same thing as having close friends waste away or commit suicide rather than die slowly ...
@alex_abads
Let's take a moment to grieve for all the letters.of the alphabet lost at sea - K, G, T, X - we hardly knew ye.
Oh wait, I mean, oops, the circuit gays got all wet
@PortiaMcGonagal
@Costco
How is requiring a mask be worn any different from requiring shoes or a shirt be worn? If you want to go into their store, follow their health rules.
#supportCostco
@thetimes
I love Harry and Meghan explained in detail how the Royals use the press to leak their opinions and dirt, everyone first denies it happens, then immediately continues to function exactly as H&M said.
Neither the press nor the Royals know any other way to do things ...
So Kate Middleton has cancer, half of the internet is eating crow for a moment
Meanwhile, I'm wondering how the British Press is going to spin this to make it Meghan and Harry's fault and cash in on their names yet again
This is my new favorite image of Camilla.
She looks like she's about to tongue-lash the next peon who dares to cross her
I'd call her a Wicked Witch, but most witches I know are lovely people
@KHiveQueenB
Next comes the army of Berners demanding proof that any of this has ever happened - because they certainly have never seen any of this happen in the history of ever.
Oh, and it will include a collective denial that if this is happening, it's outside agitators and not them ....
@mel_thegreat
That HR gave her gift cards to help make amends shows the company knew it was in error - she didn't demand extra compensation. But, her manager somehow sees this as the employee getting away with something.
To me that definitely says white manager and employee of color.
@ask_aubry
"Women have features I find attractive. Science says everyone finds those features attractive. Therefore women find them attractive and want to have sex with each other."
Now kiss, women, kiss
I unfollowed a few people this morning who never react when I reply their tweets.
Don't need to fall into that mode again where I'm trying to get the attention of anyone not interested in talking to me ...
@imjustinrandall
We were talking about this today because a rando went off on husband about us not allowing dating or sleepovers ...
FWB are okay but we're not poly. We don't need boyfriends.
And we set our rules, not the people outside our marriage.
@NHadgisava
@rez512
I got a call. We already have our voting time penciled in for Thursday morning, but it's nice to have the party check in on us and not just assume ...
@myronjclifton
I've been cynically entertained by all the Royalists and their "Go away" followed by a "Not like that!"
If it wasn't for the underlying, not even hidden racism, it would all be funny
Many white Brits suffer from the same problem as many white Americans - they would rather tell minorities about what is and isn't racist than listen to what that person has to say.
Then they're shocked when POC don't agree with them ...
@Millerheighife
@RedJolt
@catcontentonly
People use Asian, African and South American culture like they are three unitary cultures but never seem to refer to Europe as a united culture ....
I seem to have a lot of new followers today - mostly because of shoes
Welcome
Just know that this isn't shoe Twitter 😁
I talk about everything from politics to Star Trek. My sense of humor can be weird and I collect murder dollies
Oh, and I cuss and talk about body parts
@YNB
The video doesn't show a man in a stressful situation. He is calm, composed. He knew what he was doing and he did it simply because he felt he could get away with it.
@rogertansey
I love that it essentially says that William is furious that his anger issues are being openly discussed.
It comes across more that he's mostly upset that the truth has been revealed as if being seen as having human foibles is beneath his exalted position as Heir.
@ask_aubry
in 35 years, my Husband has never once demanded I tell him anything about my job - nor I him. I'd have sent this guy packing as well if he thought he deserved a full briefing on things I'm not comfortable sharing about my job.