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People born on Leap Day, do you celebrate your birthday on February 28th, February 29th, or March 1st?

Turned 13 today. I complain that my wife only buys me a present every four years. She says if I keep saying that, it may come true. Also, at work, I tell them to excuse my behavior, I'm just acting my age.

As far as 28th vs March 1st, well, I celebrate both days. If I'm getting scammed out of birthdays three out of four years, I'm taking an extra day on those off years!

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I'm 52 now... Probably about 10 or 15 so, I meet my kindergarten teacher (relatively small community) and she told me that she was among the first teachers that allowed children to be left handed.

Definitely have shitty left handed writing and ADHD!

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Is it normal that I feel pretty bad for ignoring homeless people begging for help? How do others ignore them without feeling bad?

It is normal. There is some interesting discussion here and I agree that most... Almost all of the people do not desire to be in the situation there are in.

There is some discussion about giving money to the person vs giving to a charity. Whatever I choose to do, my rule of thumb is to do it with kindness. Sometimes I will give some chance to someone and chat with them. Sometimes I don't have chance/money to give them so I will say so but maybe introduce myself.

I heard the saying "the greatest lie that Americans believe is that they are much closer to being a millionaire when in reality they are much closer to being homeless." Most people are a paycheck or two away from homelessness.

There but for the grace of God go I.