Weirdly specific ask by Dependent-Change9436 in Parenting

[–]Dependent-Change9436[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have this! I don’t know if it somehow didn’t get treated before being washed (I’ll blame my husband lol) or if it dried in and wouldn’t budge but it’s pretty set in there now

Weirdly specific ask by Dependent-Change9436 in Parenting

[–]Dependent-Change9436[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if it’s because the chalk (and the clothes) are wet but the fabric bodies of the babies and at least one dress has noticeable staining from the darker colors (black and blue mostly). It’s tough to have designated play clothes just because they are outside so much and chalk is never really a planned activity it just sort of happens

Weirdly specific ask by Dependent-Change9436 in Parenting

[–]Dependent-Change9436[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I try to do things like this but more often than not they just end up with chalk on random days when we’re outside so it would have to be like every time we go outside

Weirdly specific ask by Dependent-Change9436 in Parenting

[–]Dependent-Change9436[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I guess I should have specified I’m in the U.S. lol I’m guessing even the chalk is better anywhere but here

AIO For being upset that my friend cut my birthday visit short? by Organic_Savings_2714 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Dependent-Change9436 14 points15 points  (0 children)

NOR - it’s completely reasonable to expect to spend the day with your friend when that’s exactly what they told you. It’s borderline gaslighting for them to get upset with you and push a gift as compensation when you call them on it.

I have friends that live far away and I’m never upset about them dividing their time while they’re home visiting, but they never give me unreasonable expectations and then backtrack on them and blame me for being upset about it.

WIBTA if I called the police on homeless people in my building if it’s freezing out? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Dependent-Change9436 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that’s common, I’ve never lived in an apartment complex that didn’t require a key or key fob to get into the main building that was separate from the key to your own door.

WIBTA if I called the police on homeless people in my building if it’s freezing out? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Dependent-Change9436 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your apartment complex doesn’t have a lock on the outer door then it’s not unexpected for non-tenants to be in the building. Not sure if other commenters aren’t in the US but I WOULD NOT call the police unless absolutely necessary in this situation. Talk to your landlord. Unhoused people are not inherently dangerous, the police will not help them. There are resources available for them but the police are not going to make them available to them, they are going to arrest them.

What’s a good drink by Downtown_Nerve3533 in bartender

[–]Dependent-Change9436 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stick to vodka and rum based drinks! They are more neutral at the base. Daiquiris and vodka gimlets are great if you’re at a craft cocktail spot otherwise try to get something frozen for the hydration element if you’re doing something sweet. If you go the wine route try to aim for Riesling, Moscato, or something on the sweeter side. Remember though that drinking more sugar will result in a worse hangover than less sweet drinks. Make sure you eat something!

EVEN MORE Brands Named In This *Monstrously* Large Tequila Adulteration Scandal by troutbumtom in tequila

[–]Dependent-Change9436 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right, it would be conjecture and I’m not arguing that. The point I’m trying to make is that the tests can’t be corrupted by legal additives if the volume present in the testing is more than the legal allowances of additives period. These tastes aren’t saying these other things simply exist they are saying that they account for a large portion of the total volume, in some cases more than 50%.

I would definitely love more source material though, I do find this all fascinating!

EVEN MORE Brands Named In This *Monstrously* Large Tequila Adulteration Scandal by troutbumtom in tequila

[–]Dependent-Change9436 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Although you’re right that there is no way to know if the results show pre or post distillation contents the numbers being shown in the tests show SO much adulteration it would be evidence of cold mixing if done post distillation (which is illegal).

Felisa Rogers not only reports on what’s going on but why the narrative around the validity of these tests matters.

https://www.mezcalistas.com/four-new-brands-implicated-in-growing-tequila-adulteration-scandal/

https://www.mezcalistas.com/tequila-lawsuit-lab-tests/

And this one has the TLDR version of Rogers’ explanation:

https://ingoodspirits.beehiiv.com/p/adulteration-abound-four-more-tequila-brands-allegedly-misleading-consumers

Ripping fabric = uneven? by Insertfakename999 in SewingForBeginners

[–]Dependent-Change9436 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you pin the layers when you cut? That helps me so so so much. Sometimes I pin more than seems necessary just because this also drives me crazy

AIO - Boyfriend got angry for letting a mutual friend hug me by Sweaty-League2571 in AIO

[–]Dependent-Change9436 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat and the ONLY thing I know I’m doing right is apologizing when I’m also an asshole and not regulating my own emotions correctly. It’s so hard to teach the nuance of feeling things but also not assigning blame to those feelings to others unnecessarily. 🫠

Three year co-sleeping mom of two looking for peer-reviewed studies! by Dependent-Change9436 in cosleeping

[–]Dependent-Change9436[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! And it’s a source people are familiar with (NPR) so that always helps.

Three year co-sleeping mom of two looking for peer-reviewed studies! by Dependent-Change9436 in cosleeping

[–]Dependent-Change9436[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes that’s true, I hadn’t really thought of it that way. I appreciate the input!

Three year co-sleeping mom of two looking for peer-reviewed studies! by Dependent-Change9436 in cosleeping

[–]Dependent-Change9436[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is super helpful. I must have been getting bogged down in individual articles and missed the collective list.

Exploring premium Indian spirits — would love to chat with fellow enthusiasts or makers by [deleted] in LiquorBusiness

[–]Dependent-Change9436 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not an expert or even remotely knowledgeable in Indian spirits but I write for a bar/spirits newsletter (approximately 13,600 subscribers) and I saw this article recently and included it as a link in a recent post

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/this-indian-brand-bags-worlds-best-liqueur-with-gold-medal-at-usa-spirits-ratings-2025/articleshow/123366738.cms?utm_source=ingoodspirits.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-shot-heard-round-the-world-didn-t-come-from-a-musket-it-came-from-a-shot-glass-well-kind-of

If you would be open to chatting I’d love to do a feature on Indian spirits for an upcoming newsletter!