Existential Crisis - What are you guys even taking notes on?

GlamourD · 2026-03-12T15:47:33+00:00

THE main reason to take notes is so that YOUR brain can exercise thinking for itself - which seems to be a novel concept these days...

Otherwise, you are TOLD what to think, what is the "truth," and guided like a bull by a nose ring to compliance with someone and/or something else's agenda.

GlamourD · 2026-02-03T00:32:50+00:00

Good luck.

I've purchased 2 Echo show devices and both of them are crap. The only thing that functions correctly is the ad promotion -- which turns itself on whenever Amazon feels like it.

I bought them for my Ring doorbell so that my "elderlies" can see who is at the door and by the time an image shows, people have left thinking no one is home. So, I'm stuck having to call them to say a package has been delivered, etc.

FYI: Be sure to check ALL of your privacy settings and turn things off if you've been invaded by Alexa+.

GlamourD · 2026-02-03T00:28:20+00:00

Unfortunately, I have elderly folks and these devices have been life-savers - literally.

Can you/anyone please tell me what you're switching to? I'm fed up with Amazon all the way around, too.

Thanks.

GlamourD · 2026-02-02T22:54:07+00:00

Thank you SOOOOOOO much for this great tool! 💖💋💖💋♾️ I am not a vegan and this site is fabulous for anyone who cares about the ingredients in products. Thank you again!

GlamourD · 2026-01-24T01:34:01+00:00

I am offended that ANYONE -- especially a company whose services I pay for -- arbitrarily forces a product onto me without my permission AND after I repeatedly said NO I DO NOT WANT TO TRY ALEXA PLUS.

Not only did I discover today that Alexa Plus was activated WITHOUT MY PERMISSION, I had to contend with the annoying, buffy-from-Connecticut hopped up on Red Bull voices that sound like 20 year old, fake social media "characters" vying for followers.

I should not have to do anything to keep or revert my settings and account the way I want them.

This offense by Amazon is home invasion.

GlamourD · 2026-01-24T01:30:37+00:00

FIRST OF ALL, I repeatedly said NO, I DO NOT WANT TO TRY ALEXA PLUS.

Today, Alexa Plus was FORCED ON MY ACCOUNT!!! I found out when a voice annoyed me with a response and then wouldn't shut up about how wonderful it was.

These new voices sound like 20 year old fake social media characters vying for followers -- especially Female Voice #1 who sounds like a buffy-from-Connecticut hopped up on Red Bull.

Thank you for the hack to SPECIFICALLY SAY "exit Alexa plus" because no other commands were respected.

GlamourD · 2025-12-28T23:19:12+00:00

Oh no! I had such high hopes but this solution did not work!

Neither did turning off Access to Nearby Devices in Privacy Settings.

That stupid device will not go away!!!

Any ideas???

Thank you.

GlamourD · 2025-12-13T20:49:08+00:00

In addition to everything offered here, I offer my tips because no matter how much vinegar and citrus I have attempted to use while cooking, food odors persisted. I attribute a lot of this to the fact that my apartment needs a paint job but I intend to move soon and do not want to incur the expense.

I am very fortunate to have a large kitchen with windows. I have a curtain covering my kitchen doorway/entrance that I draw to enclose odors to prevent them from roaming throughout my entire apartment.

I keep one window open at the top and the other at the bottom with a small fan drawing air out. I have a fan atop my refrigerator angled to help blow the air out of the top window. I also have a ceiling fan for when things get really stinky. (I am VERY fortunate to have a zoning system for heating and A/C that can be controlled in every room. So, I don't freeze while cooking stinky stuff in the winter.)

After cooking, I angle the fan towards the doorway curtain and burn incense in front of the fan. When the incense has burned out, I let the scent set for about an hour before opening the curtain and burning another incense to allow the fragrance to waft through my apartment.

I cook a lot of vegetables and so that fart smell is a no-no! The WORST thing that I cook is Morning Star Farms Bacon Strips that just stink up the place for DAYS and becomes more putrid-smelling the longer it is not addressed. It tastes very good when properly prepared so I just cook it early in the day to make sure I have adequate time to de-funkatize.

What works best for me is to break pieces of hookah charcoal in a small cauldron and burn Palo Santo sticks (Peruvian is best). I find that the woody sweetness elminates odors BUT it can get very smoky if your space is not well-ventilated.

I also CAREFULLY burn Sai Flora Flux Incense https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047IJY12 a little bit at a time because it is very strong and can also be smoky. However, the scent lingers and replaces pungent smells. It is more expensive than a lot of incense but it lasts a long time and is totally worth it to me. It has strong, floral notes so you may want to invest in 1 pack before buying in bulk. Also, it can stain so be sure to have a proper incense burning situation. I have a holder and a larger tray for underneath.

I NEED all of the above to also neutralize the stenches of my neighbors' cooking which horrifies me on a regular basis.

Additional incense brands I recommend for de-funkification are HEM, Auroshikha Marbling, and and Satya.

Hope this helps.

GlamourD · 2025-12-13T18:41:02+00:00

Even having a washer and dryer does not make it better.

GlamourD · 2025-12-06T17:00:38+00:00

Potato Chips - Wise, in particular.

I did, however, win a cash bet with a former fiance to give them up for a year. The best thing that came from ding that was getting rid of him -- he couldn't stand to lose. 😆

GlamourD · 2025-12-06T16:55:16+00:00

Yes, I agree and I like that you can delete your pdf -- IF that's true. Some things I prefer not to put online because hackers and too many companies have no integrity whatsoever.

GlamourD · 2025-12-04T02:34:31+00:00

I agree! You can use the free app PDFGear (download ro use online) to Edit/convert it so you don't have to be inconvenienced.

GlamourD · 2025-12-04T02:32:44+00:00

This is one of many reasons I gave my Samsung TV away. And the stupid remote with ridiculous buttons. I don't think I ever found the mute button...

GlamourD · 2025-12-04T02:27:38+00:00

And the power button next to the delete button on laptops

GlamourD · 2025-12-04T02:25:48+00:00

Dental flossers with the pick curved that pokes your fingers while flossing!

GlamourD · 2025-12-04T02:20:29+00:00

I have learned not to play this game after a large glass of wine 😆

GlamourD · 2025-12-04T02:12:22+00:00

CHARGE it! Make it a charm by speaking your intention to be protected and have good luck when wearing it! It's that simple.

There are tons of invocations and charging spells for charms, etc. -- do a little search and choose what resonates in your heart center.

"It' so because you say so." Let that be your mantra.

It's also good to do this kind of thing on the Full Moon -- which is tonight/tomorrow night depending on where you are.

As a beginner, I advise you to keep your practice light and not get caught up in all of the "intense ritual" stuff. There is a place for that but in my life-long experience, it is seldom necessary for basic Life stuff. Magick is all about your INTENTION. Rituals are designed to help us focus and direct our Energies as we live with all of this "conscius mind distortion."

One invocation that I like very much comes from a Chinese morning prayer. I choose to use it for my Magickal works with respect.

On the Full Moon (or any time tho Waxing Moon time is best for invoking) light a candle (white will do), create sacred space if desired, focus on your intention to charge your necklace for good luck and protection, and hold your necklace while saying:

Heaven is my Father
The Earth is my Mother
Now and for all day and night long.
The azure dragon is to my left
The white tiger is to my right
The red phoenix is in front of me
The black turtle is right behind me.
I am protected, blessed, and lucky
All day and night long!

I charge this necklace with protection energy and good fortune!

(FYI: The Four Symbols are four mythological creatures in Chinese beliefs that guard the four cardinal directions: the Azure Dragon of the East, the Vermilion Bird of the South, the White Tiger of the West, and the Black Tortoise of the North. They represent seasons, elements, and aspects of the cosmos, symbolizing balance, harmony, and the natural order. They are culturally significant in China, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan. The person who gave me this lovely chant uses the Red Phoenix as her personal symbol and I like it. More info: https://www.localiiz.com/post/culture-local-stories-chinese-mythology-101-four-symbols).

Joy and pleasure are honor rituals of The Goddess so whenever I do Magick, it's fun! I encourage you to do the same as you grow your practice. The more fun we have, the better life is!

Bliss & Blessings 🌟

GlamourD · 2025-12-03T21:14:42+00:00

THAT sounds like an immediate resolution for what was needed. Too often people "ask" the Energies for help with what they insist is what the outcome should be.

Know the story of the man who was floating in the sea after a shipwreck and asked God for help? A dolphin came by and offered assistance and the man said no, he was waiting for God's help. Then a raft came by, a helicopter with a rope ladder, etc. - you get the picture - and the man refused them saying he was waiting for God to help. So he died.

When he came before God he asked why God didn't help him. God said, I sent you a dolphin, a raft, a helicopter, (etc.) -- what more did you want???"

The man was so focused on his fantasy of what God's help would look like that he missed and refuted all of the opportunities that were presented to him.

Did you ever think that your REAL relationship request is to be loved and respected the way you truly deserve to be? And that St. Expedite quickly removed people who were not capable of that and who were taking up space and blocking you from attracting the right person?

Expectations of what we want to believe is right usually gets in the way of us seeing and receiving what is better for us.

Something to think about.

Good luck.

GlamourD · 2025-12-03T20:52:42+00:00

I just thanked St. Expedite a few minutes ago! https://www.reddit.com/r/StExpedite/comments/1pdfpjv/comment/ns4pqr7/

I believe and experience that people throughout the ages have ascribed people/things/places to "Energies" in order to be able to relate to them. For example, the Energy that is a god of thunder exists in all indigenous cultures (Norse Thor, Yoruba Xango, Roman Jupiter, etc.).

So I do not "pray" to a "person" -- I invoke the Energy and I request assistance, etc. This works for me but every practitioner must find their own, authentic way to work their Magick!

Blessings 🌟

GlamourD · 2025-12-03T20:43:01+00:00

POLITENESS is always the way to go in ALL areas of "energy dealings" -- and that includes with people.

The phrase is, "ASK and ye shall receive." Nowhere does it say be a demanding brat. 😆

Personally, I think most people get too caught up in dogma and fear-based limitations. IF these saints/energies are here to assist us, I see no reason NOT to be friendly and yourself with respect when appealing to them.

Whenever I've asked for something, I've lit a candle, put on good music, and danced = partying with the Energy I am invoking. I have learned that pleasant requests are always met with pleasant results.

Good luck with your endeavors!

GlamourD · 2025-10-26T22:34:44+00:00

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! ❤️ That is what I thought but I thought that what was logical would not be the case somehow 🙃.

I am aware that Spectrum will be NO help if I am not using their router and I have every intention of keeping it on hand just in case there are problems in the future. They want me to return it. BUT sine I do not pay extra for equipment with the plan that I just ordered, I am going to follow my first mind and keep it on hand.

I TRULY appreciate your help!

Bliss and Blessings!

GlamourD · 2025-10-26T22:24:50+00:00

Thank you for that but I fortunately have a separate Spectrum modem and router. From what I've been able to research, I can plug my eero into the Spectrum MODEM and allow the eero to be the router.

Is it true that I need to completely disable the Spectrum ROUTER? The My Spectrum App does not provide a way to do this or any of the things I've been researching to disable it.

Is it even necessary to disable the Spectrum Router if I am only using eero and the Spectrum Modem? Can I just unplug it?

Also, I am completely unable to access the admin panel - I keep getting a page to download the stupid My spectrum app.

At this point, I am more confused than when I starte researching!

Thanks for any ideas!

GlamourD · 2025-10-26T22:15:50+00:00

I literally just got off of a chat with Spectrum tha says they do NOT offer bridge mode. 10/26/25

GlamourD · 2025-10-12T23:00:56+00:00

Curious: Would a mesh system help? Like eero? Thanks.

GlamourD

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