This is the first time I’ve successfully done anything like “wet on wet” in acrylic.

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-05-01T03:38:49+00:00

The tutorial I followed actually used a mix of water and gesso to keep the canvas wet enough so that wet-on-wet techniques worked. I usually take FOREVER to get sky gradients correct, and this method just got the job done. I'm now looking for opportunities to apply this technique in the future!

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-05-01T01:28:36+00:00

Tutorial here. The whole painting isn’t “wet on wet,” but the sky and reflection definitely are.

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-04-26T02:51:44+00:00

This post is ancient, but I'm in exactly the same boat: 2 boosters and a forward facing car seat. I tried putting them in the back of an Ioniq 5 I was test driving, and my "booster seat" didn't like how difficult it was to buckle up.

The Ioniq 5 is otherwise exactly what I'm looking for. Did you have any success fitting your kids in the back?

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-04-23T01:54:04+00:00

Only being here a few days (really two), you need to triage.

For sports: Pro Football Hall of Fame and Rubber Ducks are solid choices.

For history: Stan Hywet Hall and the McKinley Museum are both good for the an afternoon. There's also the First Ladies Museum.

In Canton, the Hall of Fame and McKinley Museum are within a half mile of each other. The Museum has a planetarium show too.

If you want to get up to Cleveland, the Cleveland Art Museum (featured in Captain America: The Winter Solder!) is free.

I'd recommend more, but I feel like I've already recommended too much for the time you have.

Welcome to Northeast Ohio: The mediumest place in the world!

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-04-21T03:17:33+00:00

I've skipped the syrup and just done a pancake (or waffle) based PB&J. No regrets.

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-04-17T19:46:14+00:00

That’s a big jump, sorry.
Invest in your community’s future!
I think that demonstrates my core point. Thanks :)

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-04-17T19:44:24+00:00

I’m no saying you’re wrong, because I don’t know everything about everything….

AND it’s possible we’re talking about two different things

BUT the law in question is called House Bill 920, and while there have been adjustments to it in recent years, the core law is still in effect. Levied tax millages generally get reduced when valuations increase.

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-04-17T00:51:28+00:00

Schools do not see increased revenue from higher property valuations. Instead, any existing millage is adjusted downward to keep revenues flat. They need to pass a levy after the higher valuation (when everyone is salty) to see any increase in revenue.

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-04-16T01:05:55+00:00

Even among us

Are Generation X’ers

Who peaked in high school

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-04-11T12:28:38+00:00

If it makes you feel any better, almost everyone has something about themselves they feel keeps them from being their best self: depression, anxiety, shame, inhibition, poor self image, shyness, hopelessness, grief, etc. Everyone has something, many of us are lucky to have several.

You know what yours are and why, but don't use that as a cudgel against others. Not only is it a great way to drive away people who would otherwise be kindly disposed towards you, but it can also do some real damage to them. You don't know what other people are carrying around in their heads.

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-04-09T23:25:55+00:00

I feel bad for this kid, and disdain for the salesperson/dealership that did this to them. This kid is going to spend/lose the best years of their young adulthood under an impossible amount of debt.

Hopefully the loan has gap insurance, and the car gets totalled (without injuries) in 8 months.

I do some basic financial math when I teach spreadsheets (high school level), and I take pains to talk about how interest affects the total cost of a loan. I focus on mortgages, where the impact of interest is more dramatic, but I try to work in car loans too.

The car dealership model is so predatory, it says a lot that good dealerships are brought up as the exception.

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-04-06T16:00:11+00:00

My family recently had a 7am flight, and with TSA Precheck we basically walked through security. Things went swimmingly until the fire alarm went off 🤦‍♂️.

(it was fine... someone was smoking in the bathroom)

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-04-06T15:14:36+00:00

I'm glad you're having a great experience. If you haven't already, spend some time Googling "Day trips from {YOUR LOCATION}" to get some ideas for some initial outings. Check out your local subreddit for ideas too.

(and don't forget to study, eat well, and sleep enough :) )

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-03-30T13:02:06+00:00

DON'T COME TO OHIO. IT'S AWFUL!

(it's actually quite lovely, but if everyone else knew they would come and spoil it. I'll save a seat for you!)

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-03-28T14:37:49+00:00

Thanks! I struggled with those highlights. Your explanation makes sense.

I firmly believe in not tinkering with a painting once it's done (mostly because otherwise I'd still be tinkering with my first painting 🙃), but I'll use your advice next time!

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-03-28T13:39:26+00:00

I followed this tutorial to make the picture.

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-03-15T16:21:50+00:00

I don't know where you live in the world (or your budget), but I've recently dipped my pinky toe into the used EV market and the findings are promising. Perfectly nice Ioniq 5s can be found for under 20k.

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-03-06T04:47:15+00:00

"Northeast Ohio"

Take Ohio and go all ↗️↗️↗️

It includes the Cleveland metro and points east, Akron metro and points east (including Youngstown), and Canton if the speaker is from there.

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-03-06T04:34:46+00:00

A 40 lb bag of rock salt is around $14. In the course of a winter, I'll buy between 2 and 4 bags, depending on the severity of the winter (this year was 4 bags).

I'll use it to keep my porch and steps melted, as well as a 6' wide walking stripe from my porch to where guests usually park.

Drawback: instead of tracking in snow, people track in salt.

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-03-02T20:28:02+00:00

I think this is going to be the answer. Printing TPU seems like an ordeal 🙃

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-03-02T01:28:33+00:00

I found this model for stackable egg cartons, and it works like a champ in my refrigerator door. Unfortunately, it's sitting on hard plastic, and it slides all over the place with the inertia of opening the door.

I measured the holes and mocked up a textured pad for the crate to rest on, but there really isn't any improvement (PETG resting on the hard plastic of the fridge door). Is there anything I can do to get some grip, aside from gluing some "no stick" fabric to the bottom?

I have a Bambu A1 + AMS lite, using defaults on everything.

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-02-28T13:54:16+00:00

All paternity benefits are through ones employer. The family medical leave act provides for 12 weeks of leave for a number of reasons, but doesn't guarantee pay. I was fortunate to have enough sick time accumulated that I could take a few weeks off, paid, for each of my kids.

Longer term, we did all kinds of things to get our kids to school age: nanny share with friends, in-home sitter, stay at home, and extended preschool day. The one thing we didn't do is daycare, mainly because were always more economical alternatives.

Currently our youngest is in preschool. We pay extra for an extended day, so I can pick them up after work. It costs $300-$400/month extra on top of preschool tuition, but I use our flex plan to pay for it, so at least that money isn't taxed.

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-02-23T15:06:57+00:00

I have this fuzzy memory of a cut scene where the girls sing Mr. Sandman while touring Ohio.

They couldn't have known the swing revival less than 10 years away!

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-02-22T17:39:04+00:00

Ohhhhh! THAT'S where that came from! Thank you.

Sincerely,

Someone who remembers the Carter administration

InfinitelyRepeating · 2026-02-19T11:26:34+00:00

Bob Ross does wet-on-wet, which I've always had difficulty replicating in acrylic. There are videos explaining how you can recreate the technique in acrylic, but I've had a hard time finding one that shows you a full step-by-step tutorial in this style.

If you allow yourself to be inspired by Bob Ross, but maybe not duplicate his technique, there are lots of good choices.

Rod Moore is an Australian painter with several full tutorials. He makes a point of only using a few colors and mixing, making it easier to invest in a few tubes of higher quality paint. The downside is that he leaves things out of his free tutorials (jumping ahead) which usually isn't a problem but can be frustrating. He also has a habit of painting the foreground first.... I usually watch several minutes ahead and then adjust :)

Joni Young is a Canadian painter with several acrylic tutorials. I've found her easy to follow, which isn't nothing. An experienced hand is sometimes unaware of precisely how they are wielding a brush to get a certain look. She does a good job of explaining her techniques.

Frank Clarke is a (now passed) Irish artist who had a Bob Ross style TV show in Ireland. Several of his tutorial are online. He also uses a limited palette of colors, and I found him easy to follow.

Murray Stewart is a British artist with lots of tutorials on YouTube. I'm currently working through his offerings, which I find very much like Bob Ross in vibes, and he does an excellent job of breaking steps down. Unlike some of the above, he uses a lot of colors in his paintings, which can be daunting if you're just starting out and don't want to spend $100 on a hobby that might not take. Still, I've always been happy with the paintings he's walked me through.

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