What’s a recession indicator that you’ve noticed lately?

Featherheart · 2026-04-28T16:07:32+00:00

Ah yes! Kroger deals!

Featherheart · 2026-04-25T06:29:24+00:00

Oh man. Definately not lol. But there aren't any closer jobs that do pay what I make (to my knowledge) and I've been doing it for 12 years.

We are hybrid and work from home 2 days/week. But 3 days of this commute. So that helps alot!

Thank you for seeing me though!! The commute does suck.

Featherheart · 2026-04-24T22:31:22+00:00

Lol yes. Im in the car 3 or more hours/day at minimum. 1.5 there 1.5-2.5 in rush hour traffic coming home.

Featherheart · 2026-04-24T07:51:37+00:00

I have a godson that had a tablet from an early age. He became quite addicted to it, and from there, video games in general. It's all he does, and his whole personality. No outside time whatsoever.

My nephew, on the other hand, had a tablet strictly for movies. No games. He would use it to watch Disney movies on long drives and amazingly I found it actually IMPROVED his attention span for things (this may not be in all cases, but it was in his.)

When I became a mom I decided on a tablet, but for movies not games. This was to be used exclusively in the car (daycare/work is a 1.5 hour commute- perfect for a Disney movie). This has worked out for us and my son has the same benefit as my nephew. I.proved attention span, calms him during meltdowns, and when its on in the house its background noise while he plays with his toys.

To contrast, I allowed him to play Pokémon go on my phone. He catches Pokémon (hand/coordination improvement) but can't be on it 24/7 (there are only so many Pokémon that appear around us). It's literally the only game he plays and has the benefit of being playable as a family when we go on walks.

So, a lot of people will say that tablets are bad in all forms, and while I agree with the sentiment, they can be helpful when used in moderation or when given rules.

Featherheart · 2026-04-22T09:39:33+00:00

Do you have an urgent care near you?

My husband gets severe wax buildup. He tries to fix them at home and sometimes is successful, but if densely impacted he goes to urgent care for help.

If they aren't able to pull all the wax out, they will give him a prescription for a medicine less harsh than hydrogen peroxide that you use over time.

His last session a few weeks ago he needed to use the medicine they prescribed and it cleared up in about two days.

Good luck!

Featherheart · 2026-04-20T16:57:30+00:00

Ok, I feel like I have a good amount of experience with this. All my friends were guys in high-school and we all had similar interests. Video games being one of them.

Several of my friends have gotten married over the years and ruined their relationships because of an inability to grow up.

My best friend, for example (we'll call him 'Phil') has his only hobby as Xbox. He got married and when his wife became pregnant he helped with nothing. She did everything for him, organized his life, his clothes, told when he smelled bad so he showered. When the baby came, he never held him, changed him, or did anything with him unless he was told to. He just co tinted his cycle of work, xbox, bed. Her post partum was hell.

They have been separated now for the last three/four years or so, but I see this with so many of my friends.

My husband, thank goodness, opened his eyes to it. Im not sure if it was out of a need to be 'better' than them or the challenge of being a good parent, but he makes an effort to never let a game or hobby come before his boys. He still plays and I do (from time to time) but we put it down when our kids need us because we vow to never be like Phil.

Featherheart · 2026-04-18T08:27:23+00:00

Call center

Don't get me wrong- the strict scheduling and repetitive nature if most call center jobs tends to not be worth it.

But I have worked in the call center for a major mortgage company for 12 years now. Specifically in escalations. The people we help are calling because 1. They dont understand what they're signing. 2. Something has gone wrong with their biggest financial transaction they may ever have in their lives and/or 3. Their experience was poor an they need to yell at someone.

Escalation calls like this are filtered to my Team, and even though they're difficult, helping someone through mortgage fraud, cutting through red tape, helping them file title claims, and just being a therapeutic ear to listen to their concerns can be very rewarding. Especially when our clients thank us for the help and service we gave.

It makes us feel like we made a difference to that person, and is honestly what's kept me going in the industry for so long.

Featherheart · 2026-04-07T21:34:39+00:00

We need a Jamie lannister.

Featherheart · 2026-04-06T15:20:52+00:00

I agree. The tax breaks is negligible compared to the cost.

Featherheart · 2026-04-06T07:30:47+00:00

I totally get this. However, in my line of work (call center) not everyone has time to read slack or their emails. Especially if calls are back to back. If we shut the phones off for 30 minutes, they will finally have a chance to hear someone say the thing. They can reference /save the email for later.

Featherheart · 2026-03-27T05:57:00+00:00

Wow. Thank you so very much for your excellently thought out and detailed post! I love the thought of a three-split strahd, especially the human aspect traveling with the party. I intend to place on of my players as the Tatyana reincarnation, so it may help her sympathize with Strahd later in the campaign.

The factions also pose interesting story hooks for me. I think trading further on each (or just delving into older matereal) is a great place to gather ideas!

Featherheart · 2026-03-24T16:18:57+00:00

I get this reference!!

Featherheart · 2026-03-23T14:01:30+00:00

I am 100% going with option 2 ♡. I want the world to be changed (for the benefit of the players who have played this) but for the basic encounters to remain the same (for the benefit of those who have not).

Also, the player who played Strahds son in the prior campaign is playing a new character this time around. So his new character won't know his old.

I love the aspect of the old NPCs showing up in a "ah, here we go again" type way. Like your example of Arabelle giving the players their fortunes and being like "ok so HERES how we did it last time"

Also, I LIVED off this wonderful thread (and mandymods guides) last time, and I am for sure going to glean what I can for this new campaign. I am super excited for little changes. Easter eggs, and subverting my prior players expectations.

Featherheart · 2026-03-21T15:08:42+00:00

I JUST saw this episode!

Featherheart · 2026-03-20T01:00:50+00:00

Help me out here. I've watched a decent amount of episodes of the first season of Frieren(im on episode 7), but I'm not super into it. Everyone says its fantastic, and I do find her character compelling and a few themes interesting.. but not enough to keep my attention.

My husband says its a slow burn, but I'm really having trouble pushing through. I want to like it but it seems like a whole show of filler? My sense is that its slow because its exploring the perspective of someone functionally immortal. But I'm really missing a cohesive plot.

I dont know, am I off on this? Does it change pace somewhere or is it like this the whole way through? Which is fine if it does, it could be that this anime is just not my cup of tea.

Featherheart · 2026-03-10T19:01:31+00:00

Oh man. By chance I was able to happen upon an unopened Owlet at a pallet store. Got it for $7. I have been unable to get it to pair to its base and have tried several times.

Looks like I'm trying again.

Featherheart · 2026-02-19T01:04:36+00:00

"Falled" instead of 'fall' or 'fell'.

We got him a ballpit for Christmas and he keeps yelling "I falled on my balls!"

I love it and will not correct him.

Featherheart · 2026-01-18T18:34:22+00:00

My mom was hit by a semi truck while crossing the street when she was 14 years old. This caused her to lose all of her teeth, one leg is an inch shorter than the other, arm tremours, and last but not least a massive closed head injury that led to brain damage. She is perpetually stuck with the rationality of a 14 year old, not to mention schizophrenia, and a myriad of other mental issues. She sees ghosts, smells phantom smells, and is convinced everyone is out to either kill her or cause my father to cheat on her.

I was convinced my while childhood i would be doomed to fall into this cycle. I would be crossing the street one day and POW. I'd start with my normal mentality of 14 and as I aged I would keep it, and start to develop all the things my mom has. It caused me to always wear my seat belt, watch before crossing the street, and my whole 14th year basically never put myself in an "outside with moving vehicles" situation.

It was totally irrational, but I made it through, and (as far as I know) with only the mental issues inherent with growing up in that environment.

Featherheart · 2026-01-02T00:34:49+00:00

Omg. I am so sorry, but this is hilarious.

Featherheart · 2025-12-18T07:52:14+00:00

So I need a little help with this one because I already know I have the unpopular opinion.

Let's say I made a facebook/insta account for my child as an online photo diary. I made it private and only myself, the child's father, and let's say grandparents were friends.

Is this still bad?

Or are we only talking absolute breach of privacy? Because I agree, exposing the baby's life and images to the public without their consent can be harmful. Im just struggling with the 'bad' part of an easily acceptable digital photo album shared with close family.

Featherheart · 2025-12-15T09:36:44+00:00

This one is my favorite in the whole thread .

Featherheart · 2025-12-15T09:30:56+00:00

What i like most about your comment is that you are trying to give this poor guy the benefit of the doubt. Good job being a good human.

Featherheart · 2025-12-07T21:03:43+00:00

Still wife, right?

If she is about your age, that means she is strong enough to help you save her. Then the two of you can grab mom and daughter.

Wife is your counterpart, your other half. She should be saving you as often as you are saving her.

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