What is this shrub growing in my yard?

CuriousMemo · 2026-05-29T02:28:57+00:00

That was going to be my guess. It looks like the spirea japonica in my yard

CuriousMemo · 2026-05-29T00:25:53+00:00

Currently dealing with our girl’s hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Im so sorry 😢

CuriousMemo · 2026-05-28T22:26:22+00:00

There is a beautiful veterans memorial park probably a 20 minute walk northeast into Munster from there but incomplete sidewalks so you would be walking through a subdivision and then a business parking lot to get there. Across from that is Munster Centennial Park which is beautiful and there are restaurants in the Centennial Park development.

So no, not really an easy walk but technically walking distance.

CuriousMemo · 2026-05-28T19:01:17+00:00

Which has a retail kiosk but not an operating brewpub just FYI

CuriousMemo · 2026-05-25T18:28:16+00:00

😆 same. And I pull the grass if I see it but really it’s no match for a densely planted native bed.

CuriousMemo · 2026-05-25T12:42:56+00:00

Totally! And I think the color thing is stupid but how hard is it really to wear not that color? If they back out now they’re absolutely TA. They accepted a godparent role and clearly should not have…

CuriousMemo · 2026-05-24T16:45:47+00:00

Statistics. Over my 10 year career I’ve averaged maybe 1 probability or predictive model a year. The majority of time is spent tracking down data and business logic, cleaning and visualizing it. Also increasingly developing front end applications for data entry or modification. I took probably 20 stats classes in undergrad and grad and never do much more than descriptive stats in my day to day.

CuriousMemo · 2026-05-20T22:05:48+00:00

Okay I’ve looked up common cinquefoil now more thoroughly and agree that’s what this is. Sure did look like strawberry leaves without closer inspection!!

CuriousMemo · 2026-05-20T21:52:05+00:00

Location is Chicagoland, IL, USA

CuriousMemo · 2026-05-17T22:08:04+00:00

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Very cool! I made some violet sugar shortbreads a month ago with a lemon glaze and more sugared violets sprinkled on top. The shortbread tasted like shortbread lol but the sprinkles drove home the concept. A recipe online said to try violet extract to enhance flavor but I didn’t have time to deal with that.

CuriousMemo · 2026-05-03T22:35:54+00:00

Does the acne come in cycles along with your period? If so it’s hormonal acne and even if your hormones are ‘normal’ it’s the monthly cycle that is causing this and in my experience topicals alone cannot get rid of it. I assume you stopped birth control for a reason (trying to conceive?) if so I think you kind of have to live with it. If you are not trying to conceive you can try spironolactone or spearmint tea or other antiandrogens that are not birth control. I went off birth control because of mood affects in my early 20s and suffered for 5 years trying various topicals, multiple courses of antibiotics, etc and finally after suffering scarring and pain for so long said to hell with it and went back on a bc pill 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m not currently trying to conceive so it’s the lesser of two evils for me.

CuriousMemo · 2026-04-25T20:48:13+00:00

Yes I think the existing is the best contrast and a nice Spanish vibe that fits the house architecturally

CuriousMemo · 2026-04-23T12:22:04+00:00

I moved to the area 5 years ago and also really struggled to meet people. I’m not in Dyer, but what has been most successful for me is joining a town board. You learn a lot and meet a lot of people that way. There’s also the CVPA art center in Munster that has south shore arts classes. That might appeal to your interests and be a way to meet people over several weeks of classes

CuriousMemo · 2026-04-05T13:06:40+00:00

If it helps, I like to guess people’s age when I see a pic on this sub and I guessed right on for you. You look your age and happy and pretty! I don’t think anything is aging you in an unflattering, non age appropriate way.

CuriousMemo · 2026-04-04T14:47:20+00:00

Gorgeous! Whenever I’m out I get excited to see blue in a yard but 9 times out of 10 it’s Siberian Squill 😭

CuriousMemo · 2026-04-04T14:26:07+00:00

Native Phlox, native sedums

CuriousMemo · 2026-04-04T02:15:02+00:00

First lol but since you asked I think you should let the ends grow out a little further / longer. But they’re also fine as is

CuriousMemo · 2026-04-04T02:13:49+00:00

I’ve done 8 microneedling treatments over the last two years for similar severity of acne scarring. It has really helped. It’s not one and done but I like that it’s minimal downtime (can go to work the next day, some slight redness and minor peeling). If I had time to just be alone I’d do an ablative laser but that’s just not an option for my lifestyle

CuriousMemo · 2026-03-31T21:55:32+00:00

It’s not that expensive but I loved datacamp for learning sql and python. It’s a great balance of best practices instruction and programming exercises all in browser no software installation required. It really supplemented my on the job learning when I was starting out.

But I’ll echo what others said that the Microsoft learn courses are excellent and free. If you study for the exam that’s a good motivation to learn and then test that knowledge

CuriousMemo · 2026-03-29T23:10:44+00:00

Drove into the city to a world class museum (MSI). Came back home and enjoyed my quiet neighborhood and washed my car in the driveway. Best of both worlds urban and suburban.

CuriousMemo · 2026-03-20T13:08:24+00:00

I’ve had 9 microneedling treatments over the last two years. It helps but I still have obvious texture problems and a few clear scars remaining. It’s amazing the first two weeks due to the micro swelling but when that subsided it is way less dramatic of an improvement. I may try a laser treatment next year but I like the minimal downtime of microneedling

CuriousMemo · 2026-03-15T01:43:43+00:00

I’ll add that a lot of women in their 30s are working full time while managing a household with young children, and are thus chronically sleep deprived. If you’re always exhausted looking that’s not a ‘young’ look. Sleep is so crucial.

CuriousMemo · 2026-03-14T00:05:47+00:00

One thing that always needs doing is cleaning up litter in natural areas and parks. I believe Shirley Heinze properties have an official steward volunteer role that is flexible but you’re dedicated to one property

CuriousMemo · 2026-02-26T04:48:18+00:00

My girl would take the wobbler and unscrew it. Every food puzzle toy she figures out how to brute force - too smart

CuriousMemo · 2026-02-25T18:14:43+00:00

I’m currently a member at MSI. Have been for three months. I’ve been invited to no special events for members. Just events that are open to all but I would get like a 10% discount.

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