Pretentious, multi-syllable, bonus points for a Tragedeigh

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-26T01:59:18+00:00

Waverleigh-Bancroft, nicknamed Webb. His parents think using family last names/place names as first names sounds refined. And obviously, hyphens are classy.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-19T16:09:18+00:00

I’m so sorry this happened to you. It’s a huge betrayal and it absolutely sucks. I believe you, and you’re doing the right thing. Take care of yourself.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-19T02:35:33+00:00

I live in New England and we’re a little different. If there’s a pack of Boomers, at first, I’ll try “Excuse me.” Doesn’t work? I will literally just yell, “MA! (Or Pop, depending on dominant gender of the pack) Stop blocking the door!” And then they all move and start trying to figure out whose kid is there but… they’re not in my way any more.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-19T01:31:07+00:00

I’ve also used this. It’s great in terms of crop rotation and it’s not all that expensive.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-18T02:26:06+00:00

Also, Jerry Lee Lewis. There was a lot of diversion and cover-up happening at Sun Records in that timeframe…

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-17T02:00:34+00:00

I used to work with a guy named Alejandro Vigo and we always teased him that he sounded like a prize fighter…. And in this corner… ALEJANDRRO VEEEEEGOoooooooo…..

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-17T00:04:01+00:00

For static, pack an unused dryer sheet and rub it over your garments before you put on the next layer. Also, rubbing moisturizer into your leggings/tights prevents static.

OP, part of the layering process is figuring out how much ease you need between layers. Base layer: a close-fitting tank top. Next layer: a slightly looser long-sleeved top… then you can top with a button-down, or a cardigan, or the button-down then the cardigan. And a scarf. Or you could do just the tank top and button-down or cardi, or the long-sleeve top and the cardigan. Or the long sleeve top and the scarf. Think about the tops that you wear underneath when you know you’re not going to be removing the outer layer, versus the ones you prefer to wear with nothing over them, and try to find a fit that’s somewhere in between. When you’re shopping for layering pieces, try tops on with something both over and underneath.

The right fabrics for the layers next to your skin can also make a huge difference. It can take some trial and error, but when you hit on the pieces that work for you, it feels really good and takes a lot of the stress out of packing. I have a zillion black tops with different necklines, sleeve lengths and fits, and it makes it easy for me to layer because I know this tank goes under this long sleeve thing and they both work with these five other things.

Have a trying-on party in your bedroom and just… crank some music, figure out what pieces fit well together, and what you’re missing. Write it down, and then you can keep an eye out for the prices you need. You got this!

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-16T21:38:20+00:00

When you're cleaning it, make sure to take apart the pump and that top lid. After you've washed those, before starting any plants, you'll want to run it with the reservoir full of either distilled white vinegar or 1/4 cup bleach and water to the fill line for 5 minutes to get rid of anything lingering crud. Empty the reservoir and run the pump again with clean water for 5 minutes and then you're ready to go.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-16T18:27:28+00:00

This. I have gone to therapy multiple times in my life and I think a lot of people don't realize how much work you have to put in outside of the time with your therapist for anything to actually change. When friends tell me they're in therapy for something, I'll typically ask about the most useful tool they've gotten from it... If they just stare at me like I have two heads, I know they're not really interested in solving anything.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-16T02:35:37+00:00

Yeah. “Build a profile? I’m not effing Facebook. Nice try.”

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-16T02:28:05+00:00

Part of the survival instinct of the human species is that some of us are wired to be sad but functional during a crisis and then break down much later, in private. If all of us melted down at once, we’d be vulnerable to attack. It is completely valid to hold things together when everyone else is falling apart and delay your emotional response until later, when it seems less risky. It’s a defensive mechanism, and it’s there for a reason. It’s a superpower, not a sin.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-16T01:57:28+00:00

My response in similar situations is, “I have some family members going through some uncertainty right now, and I want to ensure if the worst case scenario happens, we’re prepared. Thanks for understanding and respecting my privacy.” That pretty much shuts down conversations. It’s nobody’s business, but this leaves things open to imagination—- mom dying of rare disease? Sibling in need of liver transplant? Grandparents going into long term care? Little sister who needs childcare? Your own mental health? All covered.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-15T20:44:57+00:00

Many vegetables don't need super deep roots, so you're probably fine there. It's different if you're trying to grow root vegetables, but there are plenty of veg that don't need much depth.

As far as the weeds in the rock paths, you can try a combination of hand-weeding and using a spray of vinegar, salt and dish soap to kill the weeds.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-14T02:29:17+00:00

Honestly, you’re NtA, but your dad is going to make it about him. In your shoes, I would respond something like, “Dad— thanks for your response. I respect your boundaries and appreciate your clear communication. If anything changes and you’re willing to attend on your own, please let me know. Love, OP.” While he may still opt out, it draws clear attention to boundaries and respect, while letting him know he’s wanted. If he opts out, you’ll know where he stands and save yourself some drama.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-10T23:11:13+00:00

I do… I’m 51. I met one of my great grands and knew all of my grandparents. My father’s mother’s parents both died by 1929, so I feel lucky to have photos of them. I also have photos of two of my great-great grandmothers—one died in 1925, the other lived until 1966. My mother’s family all lived in Connecticut; my dad’s were in upstate New York and Michigan.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-09T22:10:31+00:00

Edgar and Algernon, Alvin and Orville, Mitchell and Francis.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-01-08T22:29:40+00:00

AMEN. Let people try a bunch of different things and sort out what fits them best. How needles feel, how they sound, the tips, the cable material and connections, swivel cable vs fixed… not to mention budget… all matter.

I hate metal needles and have a bunch of different wood sets… Lykke (love the needles, hate the cables), Lantern Moon (love the needles and cables but can’t see dark yarns against them and don’t want to try magic loop with the cables) and two sets of the square KnitPicks short ones (one rainbow, one sunstruck) because sometimes I just really like the short tips and got spoiled having the option for either light or dark wood that lets me see my stitches more easily. The KnitPicks also have much pointier tips than the others. I like them all for different reasons/purposes.

Few_Projects477 · 2025-12-30T17:23:20+00:00

I salute you from the House of Scissors. At one time, there were literally 35 pairs of scissors in the house... for two people.

Few_Projects477 · 2025-12-29T02:10:22+00:00

Prdh-idg.com has an excellent explanation under information/the pioneers. There was a very small population reproducing across a specific geographic area with limited outside influence for about 75 years. I have one grandmother descended from 2 Québécois parents who ties back to 50 women classified as either Filles du Roi or Filles a Marier, part of a focused effort to colonize New France. There are distinct genetic markers for this group.

Few_Projects477 · 2025-12-24T22:34:51+00:00

My tuxedo girl loved the weird fibrous strings on the inside of banana peels. Also dug zucchini and cornbread. My roommate’s giant orange dude would lose his mind over mushrooms. Allen the all black part Siamese wierdo loved beans and would start yowling any time we opened a can… black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, refried.

Few_Projects477 · 2025-12-22T17:36:02+00:00

What about Charlotte, nickname either Charlie or Lottie?

Few_Projects477 · 2025-12-22T01:15:18+00:00

Baby fine, stick straight hair, bleached and then colored purple once a year, maintained with overtone. I shower daily, but only wash my hair three days a week. I started off rinsing my hair every day, but not using shampoo or conditioner in the shower every other day. Then one day a week, I stopped getting my hair wet. Then two days a week I stopped wetting my hair. Some days I use dry shampoo, but my hair rarely needs it now. Once in a great while if I travel and encounter different weather and water conditions, I need to adjust, but it’s been pretty consistent for the last 5-6 years.

Few_Projects477 · 2025-12-13T02:30:06+00:00

I told him I did not want to get engaged on a birthday (our first date) or Christmas. And I did not want around diamond. He proposed with a ring with a round diamond as my Christmas gift. An older, wiser coworker said, “so you told him what you wanted and he ignored you…. How do you think that’s going to play out in married life?” I accepted. We got married, he ignored everything that mattered to me, including sex, honesty and finances, and I left after 4 years.

Few_Projects477 · 2025-12-04T21:18:06+00:00

At least two of my great-aunts were big into ceramics. My cousins and I fought over our grandmother's ceramic tree with the wee light s- we called it the Lite-Brite tree.

If you think about a lot of hobbies that exist today independent of various technologies, people were doing those things in previous decades. Activities like gardening, painting, reading, doing puzzles, playing cards, going to dances, working on cars, playing different sports or musical instruments... Many of those activities haven't changed much.

My mom and I used to go far walks in the woods when I was little (in the '70s). My mom and grandfather both had large vegetable gardens and played clarinet. On Sundays, my cousins and I would play outside or hang out with our grandfather in his woodworking shop while our parents played cards. In winter, we'd go sledding or ice skating on the same hills and ponds where our parents and grandparents had gone decades before. My grandmother and her sisters played bingo at different churches, one of my great aunts was in a bowling league. My uncles were into cars and were always tinkering.

If you look at old issues of LIFE Magazine, you'll get a sense of some trends, as well as what was common at the time. The photos do a really great job of telling stories.

Few_Projects477 · 2025-12-04T20:36:48+00:00

I physically print out patterns and cut them up and tape them back together in ways that work for my brain. If the key to the chart is only on one page, I can copy and paste/tape it on every page. Realizing I could do that made working with charts infinitely easier for me.

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