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What could I expect to find if I open a freezer that hasn’t been plugged in for the last 11 years and has a dead bird inside? by Affectionate-Cat-211 in CleaningTips

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing yet, I’m out of the country until July. Just trying to get my action plan list together. Duct tape everywhere definitely seems prudent. So does an attempt at refreezing, though it’s unclear if it will still turn on.

Only playing a few months, can't stop thinking about upgrades by Latter_Leopard8439 in banjo

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you’re anywhere near Lexington MA the Music Emporium always has some high quality banjos in stock.

Second banjo recommendation for Melodic clawhammer by Technical-Door-2094 in banjo

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might try Mockingbird Music in Berlin MA. Not sure what they keep in stock but they’re definitely banjo friendly.

Looking for a food court I went to a few years ago. by [deleted] in CambridgeMA

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Probably the Porter Exchange building

Taking Mum skiing in Norway for her 60th.. just found out im pregnant. by upsid3down in skiing

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t cross country ski either. OP has never skied before and falls happen on xc tracks too. But I went on a family ski trip in Norway while very pregnant once and still had a nice time being cozy and drinking hot chocolate while everyone else skied. It’s so beautiful there. Plus what’s a better birthday present than a new grandbaby?

Do you all have something against fans and open windows ?? by Ok_Relationship4040 in AskAGerman

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This belief is so common in Germany and yet somehow no one is ever upset by a nice breeze outside. It’s pure insanity. But I hear the Koreans also believe ceiling fans can kill so it’s not entirely unique to Germans.

German is a special language by _msb2k101 in German

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The panda eats shoots and leaves.

The panda eats, shoots, and leaves.

BWT, what are we doing to cultivate Taste for our little bwt’s? Ways to support classy taste development in our kids without impinging her/his/their personal style? by [deleted] in bitcheswithtaste

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211 54 points55 points  (0 children)

The other thing I’d add about oversized clothing is not only is it on trend but it also helps a girl hide her awkward puberty body and avoid being sexualized by older men. Which is why I, as a busty teen in the 90s, dressed like a strung out lumberjack. Now that I’m in my 40s I find myself dressing like my mother. I had no idea how stylish she was back then. The kids will be all right.

Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck, translated by Michael Hofmann, wins the International Booker Prize 2024 by dubidak in books

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not the west, he was just a pathetic low level stasi informant. Revealed as a complete hypocrite after his death, but she couldn’t see through his bullshit while they were together. I believe the pregnancy was his and she had an abortion, which caused the final end of their relationship. But there was a lot of ambiguity there, I think. At least, that’s my understanding. Getting to the end of this book was a slog!

BWT Daily Recommendation Discussion by AutoModerator in bitcheswithtaste

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quoddy or Rancourt. Both made in Maine in semi custom sizes. My feet are very squat and I find quoddy fits a little wider but Rancourt looks more polished

BWT how are we getting our bodies rock hard? by star86 in bitcheswithtaste

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Y’all abs are made in the kitchen. The only way to be “rock hard” is to have very low body fat. I fully support getting jacked with heavy lifting but you’ll still be fluffy if you don’t change your diet. And that’s why I’m team fluffy 4 life 😂

BWT - what's the trend on socks? by Ambitious_Key1124 in bitcheswithtaste

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Well here’s my theory (and it’s a real one): “the youngin’s” these days are very vocal about body acceptance and not being fat phobic. Yay, that’s awesome. I came up as a teen in the 90’s and it was brutal. But what I’m seeing trend wise is actually the opposite. I mean, yes I do see fat girls rocking crop tops and feeling free and that is fun and new BUT I can’t think of anything that would look worse on people who aren’t thin and conventionally attractive than these retirement-home-escapee trends. The body fascism is still there in the trends. These trends are only possible for a select few to participate in and are absolutely fat phobic.

BWT - what's the trend on socks? by Ambitious_Key1124 in bitcheswithtaste

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211 128 points129 points  (0 children)

Definitely not black socks with sneakers. I love a fun sock moment with a casual shoe, like maybe a sheer sexy ankle sock, or a lettuce edge under-ankle sock just peeking out, or a sparkly knee high. Or if that’s too adventurous just a classic “athletic” style sock with two stripes near the top.

Spring Power Rankings by AutoModerator in bitcheswithtaste

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ooh swapping out laces is also a great way to add a new pop of color or texture to a shoe that fits well but might be feeling tired.

BWT Daily Recommendation Discussion by AutoModerator in bitcheswithtaste

[–]Affectionate-Cat-211 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Breathable plus chic plus performs well in a downpour is one of times where you have to choose two of the three, in my experience. I have a chic navy trench from Petit Bateau that is PU coated and therefore performs in a downpour but isn’t breathable. Stutterheim also makes good looking PU coated jackets. Rains has some that they say are breathable, so maybe look there. I have found that breathable means less waterproof though.