# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=423 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 424 --- ## [Why did benzos cure my depression?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-benzos-cure-my-depression/829680)
**Author:** [@yellow\_sausage\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellow_sausage_bandit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-benzos-cure-my-depression/829680 "2019-02-17T23:41:46Z")
So my depression started around 2006. I did 2 years of out-patient therapy and tried a dozen or so meds but they helped very little. In 2012 it got worse after a surgery with stressful complications (circumcision lulz) a… --- ## [Traveling with pets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traveling-with-pets/829709)
**Author:** [@ric62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ric62)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traveling-with-pets/829709 "2019-02-17T19:12:24Z")
What sites do you use or think are better for finding places to stay if you have pets? How about destination sites that feature pet day care or overnight stays? I have never used any before so recommendations would be ap… --- ## [Persuade me to back up my iPhone to iCloud](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persuade-me-to-back-up-my-iphone-to-icloud/829670)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persuade-me-to-back-up-my-iphone-to-icloud/829670 "2019-02-17T05:58:53Z")
…or not. --- ## [How's the real estate market?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-the-real-estate-market/829438)
**Author:** [@Cumberdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cumberdale)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-the-real-estate-market/829438 "2019-02-17T01:15:47Z")
I have been in an apartment for the last 5 years. I have decided for the most part I really like where I am (Houston, Texas) and am not really looking to go anywhere else. The things I like about the apartment, I can le… --- ## [After an appendectomy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-an-appendectomy/829548)
**Author:** [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-an-appendectomy/829548 "2019-02-17T00:28:06Z")
The middle boy went to the ER last night, and after a few tests, they said that his appendix had to go. They cut it out this morning. He’s back in his room, resting. He said, “If they could just give me a constant morph… --- ## [Neighbors refuse to park their vehicles at their own house, anything I can do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbors-refuse-to-park-their-vehicles-at-their-own-house-anything-i-can-do/829564)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbors-refuse-to-park-their-vehicles-at-their-own-house-anything-i-can-do/829564 "2019-02-17T00:04:29Z")
Live in California and there’s a house across the street from me that’s occupants absolutely refuse to park in their driveway nor their garage. From what I can gather they converted their garage into a room and now treat… --- ## [So what was your simple act of kindness today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-was-your-simple-act-of-kindness-today/829540)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-was-your-simple-act-of-kindness-today/829540 "2019-02-16T23:53:56Z")
A simple act of kindness is one that does not cost you any money or a large amount of time. Just something you do to make someone else’s day a little better, and to make youself a better person. I gave four quarters in … --- ## [Where were "people starving" when you were a kid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-were-people-starving-when-you-were-a-kid/829432)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-were-people-starving-when-you-were-a-kid/829432 "2019-02-16T21:39:57Z")
When I was a kid in the post-WWII world, I had to clean my plate, because “people are starving in Europe.” Until the day I said “Name one”, and my father smacked me so hard he knocked me over. I could never figure out h… --- ## [Pregnancy Questions - How did you handle these things?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy-questions-how-did-you-handle-these-things/583176)
**Author:** [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy-questions-how-did-you-handle-these-things/583176 "2011-05-27T20:51:50Z")
I called my doctor’s office and I left a message requesting answers to these questions already, but since I’m waiting for a response I figure it couldn’t hurt to find out how other women handled these problems. My first… --- ## [How have you made government 'work for you'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-have-you-made-government-work-for-you/829527)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-have-you-made-government-work-for-you/829527 "2019-02-16T05:12:22Z")
Voting is important, and benefits that almost everyone gets (heavily subsidized education, social security and medicare in old age, the ability to call the police and fire department when you need them, etc) are importan… --- ## [A lifetime dog person is considering a future cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-lifetime-dog-person-is-considering-a-future-cat/829503)
**Author:** [@MoonMoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoonMoon)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-lifetime-dog-person-is-considering-a-future-cat/829503 "2019-02-16T00:17:10Z")
I’ve had dogs since I was a kid. Very rarely has my life been without a dog or two. But…I lost one of my dogs in August, and the other is getting older too. When I think about the future, I can’t imagine being without a … --- ## [What do you call this type of street?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-this-type-of-street/829146)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-this-type-of-street/829146 "2019-02-15T23:51:26Z")
There’s a major, main, multi-laned, two way road in the center. On each side of this main road is another street running parallel to it, just one lane, sometimes with space for parallel parking, usually one-way, the sam… --- ## [I'm about to have an orchiectomy. What to expect? \[Now out of chemo\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-about-to-have-an-orchiectomy-what-to-expect-now-out-of-chemo/816877)
**Author:** [@Wolf333](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolf333)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-about-to-have-an-orchiectomy-what-to-expect-now-out-of-chemo/816877 "2019-02-15T23:37:01Z")
Long story short: About 1.5 months ago I experienced severe pain in my right testicle. I went to an acute care clinic, they found nothing odd during the exam, and gave me antibiotics for epididymitis with instructions t… --- ## [Do endless sexual opportunites actually get boring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-endless-sexual-opportunites-actually-get-boring/829277)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-endless-sexual-opportunites-actually-get-boring/829277 "2019-02-15T11:25:59Z")
Growing up the most common piece of advice I got was “If you’re ever granted 3 wishes, never waste one on unlimited sex. You’ll quickly get bored of it.” This seems like a pretty bog-standard advice regarding “Would you … --- ## [Anyone here ever get pre-diabetes blood sugar levels?....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-ever-get-pre-diabetes-blood-sugar-levels/828821)
**Author:** [@survinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/survinga)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-ever-get-pre-diabetes-blood-sugar-levels/828821 "2019-02-15T03:38:14Z")
My blood sugar is now at about 105 to 106. My doctor said I was still OK, but I’m creeping up over the last two years (I was at 90 about 3 years ago). I just crossed 100 for the first time. I’m still about 20 away fro… --- ## [Demo Rescue PST Software - Time Limit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/demo-rescue-pst-software-time-limit/829570)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/demo-rescue-pst-software-time-limit/829570 "2019-02-15T03:34:31Z")
I downloaded SysTools Outlook Recovery Demo software about a month ago. I have accessed it countless times. I know it limits how many emails you can export without paying for the full-blown version. However, now it opens… --- ## [Why 8-12 weeks for new magazine subscriptions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-8-12-weeks-for-new-magazine-subscriptions/829458)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-8-12-weeks-for-new-magazine-subscriptions/829458 "2019-02-15T01:53:47Z")
I recently subscribed for a print copy of a monthly magazine after many years, and was amused to see that they said that the first issue would arrive in “8 to 12 weeks”. Sure enough, it came yesterday, 12 weeks almost to… --- ## ["John Dingell: My last words for America"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-dingell-my-last-words-for-america/829228)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-dingell-my-last-words-for-america/829228 "2019-02-14T23:40:02Z")
“John Dingell: My last words for America” (Italics in original) Piece is not too long. Worth a read. --- ## [Killed a mouse - are there definitely more?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/killed-a-mouse-are-there-definitely-more/829382)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/killed-a-mouse-are-there-definitely-more/829382 "2019-02-14T20:09:02Z")
For the first time in 20 years at my condo, I found a mouse. Heard it scrabbling in the wall, then got a glimpse of him in the bathroom. Put down a glue trap, waited half an hour and - presto, stuck mouse. I apologized t… --- ## [Who has represented you in Congress?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-represented-you-in-congress/829412)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-represented-you-in-congress/829412 "2019-02-14T19:37:13Z")
Let’s limit it to your adult (18+) years. For me, in the House: -John Dingell -John Conyers -Jan Schakowsky -Bill Huizenga In the Senate: -Carl Levin -Donald Riegle -Spence Abraham -Debbie Stabenow -Gary Peter… --- ## [Being Single on Valentines day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-single-on-valentines-day/829476)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-single-on-valentines-day/829476 "2019-02-14T18:54:38Z")
Is it an issue for you or others you care about? Or maybe dont care about? Note- I’ve been married for 22 years now so I tend to forget but yeah, I remember that and Christmas were hard. Funny video on the topic. --- ## [What's your opinion of this suit's plaid? Men, would you wear it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-of-this-suits-plaid-men-would-you-wear-it/829418)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-of-this-suits-plaid-men-would-you-wear-it/829418 "2019-02-14T15:32:09Z")
What’s your opinion of this suit’s plaid? https://www.brooksbrothers.com/Regent-Fit-BrooksCool®-Plaid-Suit/MK00753,default,pd.html?dwvar\_MK00753\_Color=BLUE&dwvar\_MK00753\_Size=42\_LG&contentpos=1&cgid=men-flash-sale Men,… --- ## [Is High-Speed Rail a good idea for California?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-high-speed-rail-a-good-idea-for-california/628457)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-high-speed-rail-a-good-idea-for-california/628457 "2019-02-13T23:02:15Z")
Here in the Golden State, there is a push to build the California High Speed Rail. It is supposed to be able to whisk people from San Francisco to L.A. in under 3 hours (it takes a good 5-6 hours to drive). It is suppose… --- ## [King James I, sponsor of the most perfect Bible translation, the KJV, was bisexual?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-james-i-sponsor-of-the-most-perfect-bible-translation-the-kjv-was-bisexual/829308)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-james-i-sponsor-of-the-most-perfect-bible-translation-the-kjv-was-bisexual/829308 "2019-02-13T20:35:33Z")
British documentaries have long seemed to place a premium on on the physical attractiveness of their female presenters. I first noticed this a couple decades ago when a local college station broadcast a series to teach … --- ## [Web designers and coders: your advice on rebuilding an ancient website](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/web-designers-and-coders-your-advice-on-rebuilding-an-ancient-website/824475)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/web-designers-and-coders-your-advice-on-rebuilding-an-ancient-website/824475 "2019-02-13T18:29:31Z")
This is the aging, decrepit Web site I first built for my business nearly 20 years ago using MS FrontPage. I haven’t changed its design significantly in all that time. \[Pauses for gasps of horror, screams of laughter, an… --- ## [Lousy Descriptions ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lousy-descriptions/829242)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lousy-descriptions/829242 "2019-02-13T14:51:07Z")
Is there a name for this sort of lousy description. Ones like in a discussion of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, you say “My favorite one is the one with the tiger”. “My favorite episode of MASH is the one where they… --- ## [Politically hostile work environment, or over-sensitivity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/politically-hostile-work-environment-or-over-sensitivity/829125)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/politically-hostile-work-environment-or-over-sensitivity/829125 "2019-02-13T06:39:42Z")
I work at a mid-sized trucking firm(not the one where the drivers are forced to haul trailers that have “It’s a Child, Not a Choice” printed on the back), and I already know better than to talk about my political beliefs… --- ## [Vinyl stickers for cars, anyone use them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vinyl-stickers-for-cars-anyone-use-them/829424)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vinyl-stickers-for-cars-anyone-use-them/829424 "2019-02-13T06:24:41Z")
I’m interested in the vinyl stickers that go on the painted part of the car, not the glass, and not your basic bumper sticker. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Jackey-Awesome-Peeking-Monster-Motorcycle/dp/B00U7LHLKY/re… --- ## [Friend always mention shitty things that husband does. What's the proper response?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friend-always-mention-shitty-things-that-husband-does-whats-the-proper-response/829377)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friend-always-mention-shitty-things-that-husband-does-whats-the-proper-response/829377 "2019-02-13T05:59:59Z")
I have a friend who has been married for almost 30 years. I would guess that about 90% of the stories she tells about her husband are negative. Like, today she told me he refuses to watch any show or movie she suggests… --- ## [Thai person visiting US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thai-person-visiting-us/829393)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thai-person-visiting-us/829393 "2019-02-13T05:23:31Z")
Hi. I have a Thai national I’d live to host in California. I guess a Visa is required for her to get here. But googling is taking me to Thai visas for Americans, the opposite problem. Does anyone know how to get my Thai… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=422) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=424)