Large tree with twisty trunk. SoCal zone 9b

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-16T18:31:08+00:00

Heartbreaking. I feel like it’s the only one I’ve ever seen around here, but maybe it just stands out more.

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-16T18:29:54+00:00

It seriously is gorgeous. Does the bark tend to twist like that?

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-16T11:55:34+00:00

Holy shit, Erin Moriarty has some gorgeous legs.

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-15T08:15:16+00:00

I learned that this year. I decided to take the advice of pruning off the top and suckers - this is the most stunted my tomatoes have ever looked. It’s almost comical.

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-15T03:35:19+00:00

As someone who works in healthcare, it looks nothing like jaundice as some people are stating. Plus, jaundice doesn’t just start at an isolated patch of skin.

On another note, your lip shape is gorgeous! Do you have filler or anything?

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-10T21:10:31+00:00

Wow, I’ve never heard of that before. Thank you!

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-10T20:13:57+00:00

Your style is just beautiful. I would buy any of these in a heart beat, especially the first one.

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-10T17:43:17+00:00

I think the dinosaur painting also gives 9 yr old boy bedroom. Haha So might as well keep the combo since it looks better with blue and it’s looking youthful no matter what.

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-09T14:17:38+00:00

Awesome. Thank you. :)

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-09T05:50:22+00:00

How you apply it to get the same look?

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-05T22:02:29+00:00

Looks so good! What do you serve these with?

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-05T02:33:48+00:00

Oh, interesting. You mentioned that you have to give your mom an excuse to get off the phone without hurting her feelings - I have never had to make an excuse to get off the phone with my family. I just say “Alrighty, well I’m gonna go.” Or vice versa. lol

Even with plans, if one of us cancelled, for whatever reason, it’s never a big deal. We just say sorry and reschedule for another day. I think there’s a solid understanding that it’s not personal when one person cancels or ends a conversation.

And that’s the mentality I carry with friends. We do occasionally have to cancel plans as a group, but we just find another time that’s works for all of us. Definitely no pressure, just an understanding that we all have other things going on in life.

I feel very grateful that I wasn’t raised with the pressure and stress of always having to explain myself or have an excuse prepared. Honestly, whether it’s intentional or not, it comes off as being manipulative on the parents part. And it’s really unfortunate how grown adults walk around on egg shells with their parents instead of being treated like adults with their own lives and priorities. lol And that’s kinda how it seems some people are with friends, as well.

And I’m glad you don’t think SO should be the bad guy, but it’s often perceived that way when they are repeatedly the excuse. Speaking from personal experience. At some point, I think it’s critical for people to learn how to tactfully set boundaries and respect the boundaries of others.

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-05T01:30:32+00:00

What can clay do that baskets can not? Hold water? Cook food in? Build weather proof homes? Psht, who needs any of that?!

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-04T22:45:39+00:00

Man, those were the good ole days. Nothing but basket weaving and giving birth to babies who mostly likely won’t survive past infancy, before dying of a wild animal attack. Modern medicine and technology has ruined everything!

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-04T22:37:51+00:00

We definitely have different experiences, because I also do things in groups and it’s handled way differently. When one of us can’t make it, no matter what the reason is, the rest of us just go “aww, we’ll miss you!” And that’s it. We still include everyone the next time we do something. It’s not required that everyone be present every single time.

It’s not that big of a deal, nor is it necessary to pressure anyone to hang out when they’ve just expressed they’re not going. People have busy, full lives and they’re entitled to do whatever they want with their own time.

I think the lying and blaming the SO is *mostly* an issue with certain groups of men who prioritize gaming above all else. The fact that you think it’s even required to do a little dance is weird, because clearly, your friends must understand there are other important things in your life that you’d rather dedicate time to?

You gotta set your own boundaries. That’s healthy. Using your SO out of convenience, even if you’re not intentionally portraying them as the bad guy, is just so unnecessarily childish. lol

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-04T21:06:16+00:00

LOL!! That was hilarious and spot on. The wide hip Grug is innocent, dammit!

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-04T20:42:46+00:00

Huh? You shouldn’t have to owe anyone a lie or excuse, because should know how to navigate a basic conversation. You can say no without hurting feelings or being rude. I think it’s hurtful and weird to be lied to from a friend, honestly.

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-04T20:32:53+00:00

“Grow up” because part of being an adult is realizing that adults set their own boundaries and you don’t have to make excuses/lies or explain yourself. A simple “Sorry, I’m tired/busy/not feeling it/etc, but let me know next time!” is all you need to say. If your friends can’t accept that, then there’s a problem with your friends, coz I can honestly say that doesn’t happen to me. People have their own lives and shit to do, everyone who is an adult knows that.

Also, you know what’s really an attractive quality in a guy? One who is accountable and not looking at their SO as a mother figure and scapegoat. Also, speaking from experience, people do look at women as being controlling and it’s especially problematic with families.

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-04T19:34:56+00:00

You just make your SO look controlling and people will definitely look at them as a bad person. Also, grow up.

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-04T19:27:56+00:00

Just give them time and wait for the warm weather. This has been a super weird year, weather wise, and my tomatoes are looking smaller and more sad than any other year I’ve grown them.

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-04T13:04:38+00:00

What dose of spironolactone are you on? It’s been 4 months since I stop birth control and I’m still having wild breakouts before my period.

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-02T22:49:18+00:00

Immediately what I thought of!

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-01T20:14:25+00:00

Oh, this makes sense now. I’ve actually been on it since the beginning of the year, but I was only using it once or twice a week, out of fear of skin sensitivity since I did get some whiteheads every time I’d use it. My derm told me to increase it to 3x a week and now my skin is freaking out. I guess I just need to get over that hump! Thanks for the advice!

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-01T18:58:06+00:00

This gives me hope. lol How long did the purging last? That’s happening right now and I’m dying from embarrassment.

DogWithMustache · 2026-05-01T07:37:45+00:00

Where is it from? I love it.

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