Rachel Fairbank's discussions

Cat rules: the worse their breath, the more they want to stick their face in yours. Read more

Fart jokes will never be not funny.  Read more

Modern medicine really is a marvel. I’m glad they were able to restore your eyesight.  Read more

That sounds horrifying, I’m so sorry that happened to you.  Read more

Yes, that is a move that changes certain calculations about where you can live.  Read more

Always happy to hear from a fan! Thanks for reading! Read more

Oh my goodness, yes. It was a delightful find.  Read more

That is a perfectly reasonable reaction. I still avoid the intersection where I was hit, as that kind of a reminder just doesn’t do any good.  Read more

Yes, that sounds very familiar.  Read more

Yes, those are the ones to have. I don’t get an aura, but the pain can be a nightmare.  Read more

There’s nothing quite like family to make you feel like you are a kid again, in the same roles you inhabited when you were young.  Read more

That’s a tough combination, my sympathies for your situation.  Read more

I had a full year where I couldn’t work due to some on-going issues relating to a car accident but didn’t need to worry about finances because my husband earned enough to pay the bills. It was fun for the first few weeks, but I quickly got very unhappy. I may not have enough free time now, but there is such a thing as… Read more

It’s a good strategy, and definitely takes away some of the pain of business travel.  Read more

I am so sorry for your loss.  Read more

I think the distinction is that this is done with an intention of being anonymous, whereas self-deprecation is done openly.  Read more

It’s anonymous posting, done with the intention that others won’t realize who was doing the posting.  Read more

It’s hard fixing soil like that, but very satisfying once you get there. Seeing our first earthworms was a pretty exciting day. Good luck with your own situation.  Read more

Yes, it does. However, in this case, although it’s rare, scromiting is an actual condition. Read more

Yes, walking away is so very tough, I suck at it myself. My son’s last preschool had a drop-off routine where they got your kid out of your car, rather than letting parents walk their kids to the door. It was a real sanity saver. Read more