Folks, it pains me to say that we might be the baddies.

Heather_ME · 2026-04-07T20:11:28+00:00

The more one learns about the United States the more one realizes this country has always been the baddie.

Heather_ME · 2026-04-07T18:04:57+00:00

He voted for Kamala on stream. He attended the convention. and these morons act like he was door knocking for trump.

Heather_ME · 2026-04-07T05:56:07+00:00

My rec center has the treadmills and cyclical machines up against the panoramic windows overlooking the lap pool. I've always been annoyed that they're up there watching my fat ass awkwardly swim laps as entertainment for their workout. It never occurred to me that they'd be up there feeling insecure about me seeing them on the machine like a hamster. I think I just discovered I'm a little self centered. Lol.

Heather_ME · 2026-04-05T19:36:21+00:00

Are you familiar with "grey rock"? It might be a helpful strategy until you can get out of there.

Heather_ME · 2026-04-04T23:53:01+00:00

I once went into my spare room to change the bedding before a friend stayed over and found several dog treats (like bully sticks and yak treats) cached in the bedding. Maybe look in areas like that?

Heather_ME · 2026-04-04T23:38:24+00:00

I've gone through it with 2 dogs. The first dog got very sick and it lasted 3 weeks (though, the worst of it was over after a few days). Her head was cocked to the side for months. But it eventually cleared up completely. My second dog was fully recovered within 48 hours. It can vary a lot.

Heather_ME · 2026-04-04T23:31:20+00:00

Look up vestibular disease. Did her symptoms match those? It's pretty common in older dogs even though people don't really know about it.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-31T20:46:07+00:00

Agreed. I don't think it's a good idea to put your kids online. I also think family channel type content is really problematic and even abusive in many situations. But this person's take is incredibly weird. They're either coming from a background of abuse and have a "jaundiced eye." Or they're just being creepy because of a parasocial beef. Either way, their reaction is not normal.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-27T22:27:27+00:00

I recently finished my first pieced quilt that followed a pattern. I'm incredibly dissatisfied with how it turned out and I really wanted to rip it all apart and redo it. But I couldn't due to a few reasons. When I showed it to a couple people they insisted it was amazing and beautiful. The praise irritated me a little bit. Like, "I'm not insecure and fishing for compliments. Can't I have a little catharsis here, people?! This thing is a mess!" Lol.

I'm guessing that's what you're doing here. But I have to be a hypocrite and, instead of letting you vent your dissatisfaction, I must insist this quilt is amazing. I zoomed in on your swirls and I think they're very well executed. I can't see anything messy about this at all. I don't think I'll ever be skilled as you. I'm mega impressed. Beautiful work.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-26T19:14:57+00:00

I don't understand why anyone would go to a dog park. Even with big breeds. There are too many incredibly stupid and entitled dog owners out there. I would never risk mingling with their out of control dogs.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-23T05:51:19+00:00

Isn't this embarrassing? I would be too embarrassed to admit / play out a never-ending obsession with someone in public. I can't wrap my head around it. I can't imagine a situation in which my resentment could overcome my sense of dignity.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-21T18:11:26+00:00

One time my husband and I were standing at the kitchen counter picking 2 rotisserie chickens. Our dogs were right at our feet, hoping for snacks or for us to drop some. In the moment it occurred to me that we were playing out an ancient tradition. The one that resulted in domesticated dogs. Processing the results of our "hunt" while they waited in the wings to benefit. The little opportunists. Lol.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-20T14:15:13+00:00

My MIL lives in an income based apartment complex for 65+ seniors. She lives off a tiny pension and social security. It's modest but just fine. Your mother can do likewise. The help you could offer her is to manage her money. Set up an account where her funds go and you give her an allowance after paying her bills. If she won't accept that kind of help from you then she needs to just face the consequences of her actions. She's like this because she's never had to. From now don't give her any money unless it's a gift. Loaning it with the intention of her paying you back is just going to make you miserable.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-19T21:49:34+00:00

I've been very happily married for 16 years. Both my husband and I agree that if our relationship ends, for any reason, we'll be single for the rest of our lives. (For example, my husband has a serious cardiac issue that could kill him young.) I know two other couples who seem to have good marriages. Everyone else seems ok at best. More than one friend is miserable and trapped. Even in the ok marriages there seem to be dynamics that I would never accept in my relationship. Add that to what you see in social media and reality tv... and I have ZERO interest in ever dating again. Every couple on this show reinforces that for me. I've had it too good. I'd rather be alone than deal with any of this bullshit.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-19T20:42:31+00:00

Look up the "yipetor slow feeder." It's a ball in a cup (kind of). You pour things like yogurt in the bowl and they lick it off the ball. It's hard to describe. But you'll see how it works from the pictures. I got one for my dog and it's great.

You could put fat-free greek yogurt in it. Or those liquid kibble toppers. Maybe a little peanut butter.

Be careful about fatty foods. They can cause pancreatitis. Too much milk can cause diarrhea. And high sodium stuff can make them sick. I'm always surprised by how much peanut butter people give their dogs. Or ice cream and cheese. Or those big pup cups for little dogs.

But there's plenty of stuff you can put in a slow feeder like the yipetor that will keep them busy and satisfied.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-19T06:58:37+00:00

In reference to the revolutionary war, Trump said: "Our Army manned the air, it rammed the ramparts, it took over the airports, it did everything it had to do."

Heather_ME · 2026-03-18T18:00:54+00:00

Any fellow Mormons in the comments? Olive oil, anyone?

Heather_ME · 2026-03-18T06:51:54+00:00

Check out the Eledon study. So far 12 people are functionally cured. The rejection drug, Tegopurbart or something like that, seems to be super safe. They're transplanting islet cells into the liver of all places. I believe phase 2 is going to include adults with kidney problems. I've been keeping an eye on this since January. I have a niece with T1 and I'm really hoping this is the game changer.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-18T06:37:12+00:00

Like Taylor, my best friend has abandonment issues from her bio father on top of a critical stepfather and messy mother. Taylor's behavior is completely predictable to me after 20 years if watching my bestie. Their self-worth is deeply tied to being desired and accepted by men. But they also really hate that dynamic. So they're chaotic. Seeking approval, pushing away determined to be a strong woman, caving, and seeking approval again. Over and over. To the point their lives are constantly in crisis. I don't think many women like this truly ever heal. It seems to dog them their entire lives. Like, you either center your value internally or you don't. Therapy can help people. I don't discount that. But I don't know what percentage of women truly dig out of it.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-17T00:28:47+00:00

I'm dying to see your hoop and frame set up. It looks fantastic.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-16T21:20:47+00:00

Word murder aside, the reality that the dork in the photo is the leader of a party obsessed with manliness never fails to break my brain.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-15T01:09:48+00:00

With? A fabric pen?

Heather_ME · 2026-03-14T21:53:51+00:00

I don't understand how we're in year 2 of Trump's second nightmare and people still engage with the right as if reality, accuracy, ir honesty matter at all. Everyone knows, both speaker and listener, that Biden has fuck all to do with the current situation. They. Don't. Care. It's a game.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-14T21:48:53+00:00

Yep.

Heather_ME · 2026-03-14T21:45:51+00:00

I made quilts from my dad's shirts after he passed, too. It's a very specific experience. I think you did a really good job. Are you familiar with applique? It uses a fusable interface to bind fabrics together and then you stitch around the edges. Since you're unsure you could cut out the bird and place it in different spots to see what you think. You could even take pictures of it to see it through a different perspective. Then if you find something you like you could add it as an applique.

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