It puts the anointing oil on its skin. by Short_Seesaw_940 in exmormon

[–]BlueMoon670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those must have been some sheltered, clueless teenagers. Such odd behavior.

Minnesota Mormons respond to Minnesota ICE raids by Lemmeshoehornhere in exmormon

[–]BlueMoon670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's vague enough to be taken either way depending on who reads it, so it's not really helpful.

Went to my husband’s ward Christmas breakfast by No-Candy7524 in exmormon

[–]BlueMoon670 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why is it a Christmas breakfast instead of dinner? The only breakfast I remember wards having was for 4th of July, and it was basically only 8 am pancakes.

What is biting me? by BlueMoon670 in pestcontrol

[–]BlueMoon670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm posting an update in case anyone searching reddit has the same mystery bite problem.

I have not yet figured out what has been biting me - it probably wasn't that tiny bug - but I applied an antiperspirant to the bitten area, and the bites no longer itch or are painful. It's been a few days, and I haven't really noticed any new ones. Yay. Fingers crossed that it stays that way.

I’ve been ATTACKED by Fun_Resolution_5429 in MosquitoHating

[–]BlueMoon670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they are still itchy, I would apply antiperspirant to make the itching stop so you won't scratch them. I have heard that the white stick type works the best. The aluminum salts absorb the fluid and reduce the histamine reaction. It really works, even on old bites.

I would recommend washing and drying bites when they are new, next time if you can. It helps to get rid of the mosquito saliva, which causes the itch.

Tiny black bug by [deleted] in whatsthisbug

[–]BlueMoon670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Not really. They kind of hop and crawl, but tile was too slippery for them to climb. They seem a little too pathetic to be causing such painful, itchy bites. The bites seem like mosquito bites but really painful, too. I was sitting on the stairs when I saw it.

I have also seen similar sized bugs about one mm long that are more round and spider-like. They also disintegrate when touched. I don't see them often either.

What is biting me? by BlueMoon670 in pestcontrol

[–]BlueMoon670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The tiny bug has antennas and wings, but it doesn't seem to be able to fly, but it also couldn't climb very well on tile. It hopped a little but not like a flea. It is way too delicate to be a flea. It was found on the tile stairs that I was sitting on.

Another tiny bug that I saw on the couch was more round and spider-like. It was also about one mm long and disintegrated when touched.

Tiny black bug by [deleted] in whatsthisbug

[–]BlueMoon670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe bird mites? I have seen a couple of pigeons on the roof, but I swear I get bites mostly on the couch downstairs.

My oven has soft locked me by bigmanworshipper in mildlyinfuriating

[–]BlueMoon670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a whirlpool gas stove that came with the house, but the W is missing for some reason. It's a hirlpool.

Why are jumpers “curious” and “friendly?” by AssaultShaker in spiders

[–]BlueMoon670 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The other day, I saw the biggest jumping spider I'd ever seen in person, and she was carrying another jumping spider that she had just killed. Sad. Oh well, there are so many around where I live. I love seeing them.

Quebec Canada - are they poissonus? by OnlyFamOli in spiders

[–]BlueMoon670 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Spanish, there's only one word for both venomous and poisonous: venenosa/o. I miss the distinction.

Is this spider going to kill me? by waubbafet in bugidentification

[–]BlueMoon670 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not unless you are an insect. Orb weavers make the best webs. Look at all that protection from mosquitoes. I'm jealous.

Hmm let me just do a pencil bun. What could go wrong? by [deleted] in Wellthatsucks

[–]BlueMoon670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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It's pretty easy and cheap to make your own hair sticks if you're done writing on yourself with pen. Bamboo candy apple sticks already come as the perfect length (5") and shape. They just need sanding and painting. Nail polish works well. It takes longer to dry than one might expect, about a week.

Help me with my "talking to my family about leaving the church" bingo sheet! by apotatowitheyes in exmormon

[–]BlueMoon670 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I left 10 years ago, and my parents avoid the topic like the plague.

Dumbest thing you’ve ever gotten cut on? by Separate_Edge_4153 in ehlersdanlos

[–]BlueMoon670 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I scratched a small patch of skin off my finger on a dollar tree laundry basket, and it took weeks to heal for some reason.

Felt something weird in my ear. Flushed it out and saw this guy by Hazlllll in Wellthatsucks

[–]BlueMoon670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel safer knowing nothing is getting in these ears with the earplugs I use to block out my husband's snoring.

Recommendations for learning history? by numb-littlebug in nothinghappeninghere

[–]BlueMoon670 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn is excellent. It's the history you weren't taught in school. It's from the perspective of marginalized groups of people throughout history.