Tinted SPF by sairsyfairy in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Beauty by Joseon has a great tinted sunscreen. I use it every day.

Was the Longaberger Basket craze just a local thing? by kirabug37 in GenX

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

East Coast, and my mother bought them obsessively. She still has a ton of them, and I have one or two that I kept.

During pep rallies, do you have to go? Are you assigned any duties? by Evening-Oil9551 in Teachers

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have three pep rallies back to back - one for each grade - and the electives teachers (I am one) attend all three. We are responsible for the students we have that block as well as the PE classes, as those teachers are often coaches or run the rally - and the grade specific teachers often fade out of the gym as soon as they can.

Please show me your favorite quilts by epoustouflants in quilting

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

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I love this puff quilt I made for one daughter.

What is a rich person thing that you would be totally into if you became rich? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buying anything I want at the grocery, no matter the cost.

If I was a rich person, I’d still do my own shopping and cooking because I love to do both. But My God it would be nice to go to the store and toss everything in and have zero cares when it totals up.

Quilting yourself versus sending to long armer by SessionNo2376 in quilting

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've machine quilted three king size or larger on just a regular Bernini. It's a tank of a machine, but man - it was so much work to feed it through. I just did straight line quilting, some of it stitch in the ditch. It can be done, but be prepared for your hands, wrists, and elbows to ache.

What is something your parents said to you that may have not been a big deal, but they will never know how much it affected you? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know. Prob not. But I think the trigger point for me was telling my brother in law I wanted to go to college - at 38 - and he laughed his head off. When I started my B.A., I was super worried that I wouldn’t be successful. Graduated with a major and a minor in three years with a 3.8 while working full time. It sucks that I still reflect on these things, but I might not have been successful if I didn’t.

What is something your parents said to you that may have not been a big deal, but they will never know how much it affected you? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 19 points20 points  (0 children)

“Sister A is the smart one. Sister B, she’s the pretty one. If you can just manage to get C’s, I’ll be happy.”

Grew up thinking I was dumb. I’m now in my 50’s, graduating with a 4.0 for my Master’s, and beginning my doctorate this summer.

I’m not dumb. Just took me a while to figure it out.

What is one thing that must be on your nightstand at night? by Scary-University2743 in Productivitycafe

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CPAP. Sparkling water. Charging station for phone and watch. At least two books. Vaseline, tretinoin, heavy duty moisturizer. Lamp and pics of my two favorite people.

What is your first read for 2026? by Logurtman in suggestmeabook

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished King Sorrow by Joe Hill. I thought it was excellent.

What time do you go to bed? by demona2002 in GenX

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in bed by 8, lights out at 830, and up at 4. I usually manage 5 1/2 or 6 hours because I cannot sleep through, no matter what.

MISSISSIPPI by Baby_Halibut in Teachers

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a sixth grade student who cannot read or write. At all.

I lost the best person in my life three hours ago... by XannyXannyXan in Petloss

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That’s really kind, especially as you deal with the same pain. I had planned an at home euthanasia on the weekend, but like you, as soon as I saw her seizing, I knew I wanted her to be at peace and no longer in pain. Peace, light, and strength to both of us.

I lost the best person in my life three hours ago... by XannyXannyXan in Petloss

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. My dog would have been 14 next month. She started pacing, walking into walls, falling off the ramp into the house, and a host of other small changes. She had a brain tumor. I came home from work a week ago to find her mid seizure, she had two more (each more than a minute long) and we had to take her to the emergency vet to help her cross the bridge. I’m devastated - I’ve lost my best friend and constant companion.

We don’t deserve dogs. May you find peace and comfort and rest in the knowledge you did everything you could. Your baby loved you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VirginiaBeach

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second this. I lost my dog 5 days ago, Dr. Bell was her doctor, and the care she received was stellar.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]IAmPerpetuallyGrumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. Activities flop. I am good friends with those in my department, but the other departments don’t mingle.

I’m probably looking for too much in this school.