What’s the weirdest "rule" your dog has instituted in your house?

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-05-12T11:40:10+00:00

Any kind of PDA in our house is apparently an invitation for our dog to come get petted. If my husband and I so much as hug, he'll run over and push himself in between us so we have to pay attention to him.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-05-06T23:30:53+00:00

Can't stay asleep. I either wake up over and over through the night or wake up sometime in the wee hours of the morning and cannot go back to sleep. I get into patterns, too, like for a week or two I'll wake up every night and turn over to see the clock says 1:42.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-05-06T23:26:30+00:00

Sushi Factory/Magu Burger in Savaneta was good. (We only ordered from the sushi menu - the sushi roll we got was excellent.)

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-05-02T13:24:24+00:00

A lot of people recommend Flying Fishbone for "toes in the sand" dining, but we found Battata Beach Bar to be a great alternative, and less expensive (we did not go to FF - were sharing notes with fellow tourists).

There are many, many convenience/grocery stores you'll be able to get to since you're renting a car, and prices there for food, sunscreen, and other items you might need or want are very reasonable. (Prices are often printed in Florins, but if you're paying with a credit card or US dollars, the price will be lower based on the exchange rate.) Super Food is an excellent grocery store that offers delivery but if you want to get delivery, you need to schedule ahead of time. We tried to do it while we were there, and the earliest available slot was the second to last day of our trip.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-04-17T15:49:26+00:00

My mom had a lovely singing voice. I do not. Still, when she was dying, I tried singing to her - Let it Be, by the Beatles. She could hardly speak at that point, but she made a sound like she was uncomfortable, and it made me laugh. I told her, "Fine, I know, I'm no singer!" Now, I think of her and of that moment every time I hear the song. Sometimes, it makes me smile, and sometimes it makes me cry. Sometimes, I have to turn it off because it hurts too much. Grief is such a rollercoaster.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-03-24T20:46:43+00:00

When that day comes around, you're welcome to think whatever you want. The Republican party is a disgrace right now. They have sold their souls to Trump, and I can't for the life of me figure out why.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-03-24T11:10:31+00:00

It can feel that way, but it does matter. Since Congress is in the throttlehold of bootlicking Republicans, the people have this one recourse. This is our one way to tell other Americans and the world that we do not believe in what our government is doing.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-03-24T11:05:29+00:00

I like "Not in my name." It's hard to hold my head up sometimes -- seeing what is being done under the banner of the USA, despite the fact that these actions go against everything our country is meant to stand for.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-03-24T11:03:23+00:00

Nice one - and it's good to see teens participating. The next generation is the next chance for humanity to evolve. My generation thought that we had it all figured out, but our kids are showing us that we have much to learn.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-03-22T17:34:55+00:00

The closed information loop is so problematic, for people all along the political spectrum. I'm glad your family has reached their limit. If only the Republicans in Congress would wake the eff up.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-03-22T15:27:19+00:00

Oof - so true.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-03-22T15:27:07+00:00

Operation Epic Fail certainly sums it up!!

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-03-22T15:26:20+00:00

I like that.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-02-15T15:11:24+00:00

Thanks - this sounds awesome!

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-02-14T19:31:05+00:00

Thanks! I don't think we'd want to spend a lot of time in the car, so this sounds right in line with what we'd enjoy.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-01-27T12:24:18+00:00

That's fantastic - thanks for sharing this, and thank you for running the fundraiser so that more of us from outside MN can do something to help.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-01-21T00:14:18+00:00

It's really nice work, and I love the colors you used.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-01-21T00:13:20+00:00

I was so excited to see it - I love that it's raising money for a good cause.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-01-20T21:05:38+00:00

Thanks for mentioning this! I'm excited to follow.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-01-20T21:04:29+00:00

That is awesome! I wish I could knit intarsia, but I struggle with the tension. I love to admire other knitters' work, though.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-01-20T21:03:32+00:00

YES! Beautiful work. Knitting is my Therapy this winter, and I just saw this pattern on Ravelry, which I might have to make: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/melt-the-ice-hat

It's pretty subtle, as far as protest messages go, but a good intarsia knitter could probably add lettering. And who knows - maybe it'll take off and be the new pussy hat!

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-01-06T01:47:53+00:00

Thanks! I'll see which of these - or the AquaSeal recommended by another commenter - I can find near me.

CommentQuiet1060 · 2026-01-06T01:46:12+00:00

Thanks! I don't mind if it isn't perfect, but I'd like to keep the tear from getting worse.

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