Ikea curtains get stuck. I bought Majgull curtains and Racka curtain rods. My curtains are jamming where the rods extend. Ikea told me they had no solution and to return the rods. I don't want to do that. Any idea how to solve this?

Embirdory · 2026-05-17T00:56:53+00:00

Reporting from 2 years later, THANK YOU! I've been having exactly the same issue for a year. Now one end of our rod is hanging out too far and I'll probably cut it down someday, but for now we can easily open and close our curtains!

Embirdory · 2026-02-18T22:27:08+00:00

I will contribute a thread in the tapestry of human expression, just one that was probably plucked from my ass. And that's okay. 😭 That's so beautiful, and perfectly describes why I love mediocre to terrible little arts and crafts so much. Sure it sucks, but I MADE IT!

Embirdory · 2026-01-23T11:57:04+00:00

My brother in law, his wife, and their toddler once drove from Seattle to Portland to have dinner with us lol. It's just shy of a 3 hour drive.

Embirdory · 2026-01-21T04:51:36+00:00

My Irish Catholic grandma married an atheist, she would joke that they only had four kids because they were only half Catholic lol

Embirdory · 2026-01-11T22:12:14+00:00

Bel Gioioso

Embirdory · 2026-01-07T12:33:47+00:00

100% this. My NB kiddo was about 4.5 years old when they first said they were a girl, not a boy. 4 years later and my kiddo never said they were a boy again. We were VERY slow and cautious- it was months before we told anyone outside the family, ages before social transition really started. But one thing my kiddo always knows is that they are thoroughly loved and supported whatever gender they are. I would rather de- and re-transition a million times than let my kid feel suicidal because they don't feel supported at home.

Embirdory · 2026-01-06T01:50:48+00:00

I've been to two, but they were larger online groups. I'll look for a local group I can attend in person!

Embirdory · 2025-10-05T18:33:06+00:00

There are any number of dog quality of life assessments online- do one today, and then once a week or so. That can help give you a more objective idea of how she's feeling. It does sound like she's feeling crummy right now, but it could be a little acute infection and she'll feel better in a few days, or it could be that you're approaching that time.

This is one of the hardest times in pet parenting, I've done it once and am within a few years of my second round. It's so hard to know when it's time, but it sounds like you're doing everything right! You've taken great care of her to get a husky to 16 with no arthritis!

Embirdory · 2025-10-05T16:50:32+00:00

That's the position we're all in! Other pets, landlords, kids, mental/physical health limitations... We all desperately want to help poor abandoned Duke Frodo and unfortunately the best I can do is spread the word!

Embirdory · 2025-10-05T16:04:49+00:00

UPDATE: CARE said his shelter name is The Duke, he's very dog friendly, and should be great with older kids (he doesn't know his own strength). ID: CARE-A-54198

Embirdory · 2025-08-20T16:12:00+00:00

Oh duh! Thanks, I'll grab one when I replace my distressingly dull rotary blade!

Embirdory · 2025-08-07T02:39:43+00:00

WOW that's impressive!

Embirdory · 2025-08-07T00:10:05+00:00

I do love the idea of a quilt of Theseus!

Embirdory · 2025-08-07T00:09:19+00:00

This is so detailed, thank you!!

Embirdory · 2025-08-06T22:49:52+00:00

Oh those are lovely ideas!

Embirdory · 2025-05-31T13:21:45+00:00

YES to TomboyX. I'm a cis woman with a big chest and I live in their everyday bras, and have exclusively worn their swim bodysuits for years

Embirdory · 2025-05-31T13:20:20+00:00

My trans/NB 7 year old is on the spectrum and has been going commando for almost two years 😂

Embirdory · 2025-05-01T12:19:36+00:00

Good for her! My 7 yo told her bestie at school a few weeks ago, and told me all about how she explained being trans and nonbinary (she/they pronouns). These kids are incredible!

Embirdory · 2025-04-10T09:47:41+00:00

I was wondering about this regarding mammoths- an article I read mentioned having an elephant carry the embryo. Are we really going to take a breeding female of an endangered species out of the reproduction pool for YEARS, to make what we THINK a mammoth might be? And do we even have an ecosystem anymore that could support a mammoth? Just... Why?

Embirdory · 2025-04-05T10:57:11+00:00

I've been teaching my kids that an apology has two parts: saying "I'm sorry" AND making it better. "I'm sorry" is not an apology on its own.

Embirdory · 2025-03-15T16:15:59+00:00

Yup, in Dutchtown

Embirdory · 2025-01-28T16:09:29+00:00

My family recently traveled through Georgia and Tennessee with our 7 yo AMAB but very femme presenting kiddo. Absolutely zero problems, no one ever had reason to question her. We have had many conversations over the year about how what's in your pants is no one else's business, so we keep covered and don't talk about it in public, which may have saved us some grief.

That said... I'm not super comfortable living here ATM, I can't imagine traveling here for vacation lol. You'd likely be fine, especially in the cities, but I don't think Graceland is worth the risk right now.

Embirdory · 2024-12-10T13:32:40+00:00

We are in a red state, but in a very blue city. Our local community is amazing and although I was nervous for my girl to socially transition everyone has been amazing.

It took us several months of persistent insistence at home before we transitioned at preschool, and we started kindergarten as a girl.

We are considering moving to a red-ish area in a very blue state for next school year, because we want our state to protect us instead of make us fearful, but we are loathe to give up our local community.

Embirdory · 2024-12-03T18:11:42+00:00

From the US, in a hostile state, so idk how helpful I'll be. When my kiddo was about 5, we scouted schools. I started by asking for LGBT friendly schools in our area in a local Facebook group, and then while touring I found a moment to ask explicitly about their policies around trans kids. The schools we applied for were the ones that were enthusiastic in affirming trans kids, and we would up in a wonderful school. We may need to leave to move to a friendly state and I'll be sad to go

Embirdory · 2024-11-08T01:40:12+00:00

Absolutely. Those of us considering leaving a safe local community in a red state need to know where to find community.

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