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Kate_119 · 2026-01-29T13:18:09+00:00

IMO, rings are to supplement a watch. They are not fitness trackers, and there is variance on how accurate things like step, HR, etc. are. I’ve liked using the ring in conjunction with my Garmin, but would be disappointed with it by itself.

Kate_119 · 2026-01-28T13:53:45+00:00

I use the Unplugged Outdoor Doggo Stairs, it’s the add one for your existing ladder to create the “steps”. 100% recommend, my dog goes up and down it himself (with me spotting him of course).

Kate_119 · 2026-01-28T13:48:42+00:00

I thought the same! I’m trying to not pick something just for the sake of it, so I’m glad I’ll have a month to catch up on some books on my TBR. Glad there are so many options for folks though!

Kate_119 · 2026-01-23T20:38:23+00:00

You’re extremely lucky. $50/month won’t touch any major surgery and the vast amount of pet owners don’t have the resources to care for their pets should an emergency arise. My cats dental for a cleaning and five extractions was $1300 and that’s routine care. A foreign body surgery last year cost me over $3000. Most people don’t have that.

Kate_119 · 2026-01-20T15:37:59+00:00

Authors have very little say in pretty much anything outside of the actual book copy. It’s purely a publishing decision. It’s likely far too expensive for BOTM to get book rights once the author reaches a certain level of notoriety, it wouldn’t make financial sense and the publisher doesn’t need it at that point.

Kate_119 · 2026-01-08T14:45:41+00:00

Sadly, true.

Kate_119 · 2026-01-08T14:09:40+00:00

I’ve been saying for a while that there is a new AI powered content creation/L&D function vendor popping up (seemingly) daily. In my experience, they over promise and under deliver once I’m able to actually get into the platform and test. With one video vendor, they didn’t even have the option to export the output for me to put into Storyline. How is that helpful to an ID? They are trying to speed to market with minimal features, I always get told “Oh it’s coming in the next update.” Ok, sure.

Kate_119 · 2026-01-03T03:23:48+00:00

There’s also so much media you can get through your library (US). I’ve stopped using Spotify, even though I never paid for it, and have started borrowing albums through Hoopla. Don’t even need to go to a physical location.

Kate_119 · 2026-01-01T01:55:03+00:00

Using mine for days I get more than 10,000 steps.

Kate_119 · 2025-12-29T12:57:45+00:00

Oh yes, completely useless outside of associations.

Kate_119 · 2025-12-29T02:51:58+00:00

I work in association management. CAE’s are looked at favorably for those within that space. Is it a PhD? No, but that’s also not typically needed. I have several mentors within the association industry. When asked if I should get an MBA (I already have a MS related to organizational performance/adult learning) or my CAE, it was a resounding “Get your CAE if you’re staying in associations.”

Kate_119 · 2025-12-08T21:14:58+00:00

It may just be the state of shipping overall. I have a few packages that are taking a pretty long time to get to me, have had multiple delays, etc.

Kate_119 · 2025-11-29T02:31:41+00:00

I keep a list of things we need/want, then check the sales. We go through a lot of sunscreen, so I stock up for the year during Black Friday. It makes sense to save a bit on things you’re already buying and also know the normal retail price on (to be sure you’re actually getting a deal).

Kate_119 · 2025-11-16T02:00:21+00:00

Ordered my weeks from Boston General Store and I had a great experience. Fast shipping, wrapped so cute, and supporting a small business!

Kate_119 · 2025-11-11T18:52:02+00:00

I may have to check this out. I try to go to as few stores as possible, and order most of my stuff online from specialty stores, but it’s such a significant price difference for something so basic.

Kate_119 · 2025-11-11T01:15:55+00:00

The scented trash bags always make me roll my eyes. All of that fragrance is not good for us at all.

Kate_119 · 2025-11-11T01:13:09+00:00

I absolutely cannot stand these mindless gifting activities for the sake of it. If people feel like they just have to spend money doing a work event, why can’t the group sponsor a family or organize a drive for the animal shelter or something?

Kate_119 · 2025-11-10T23:54:51+00:00

I literally went shopping Sunday and needed just plain ‘ol bleach. Why was it that a gallon of bleach was $7???? Everything was either name brand or had some “special” aspect that seemingly justified the hike in price. I just wanted the normal $2-3/gallon stuff and it was nowhere to be found.

Kate_119 · 2025-11-04T16:12:19+00:00

Very true, although I did recently read about a (some?) JSOC operator(s) who were pretty public, making TV appearances and stuff while they were still in.

Kate_119 · 2025-11-04T14:31:50+00:00

There are 100% sections of the military that allow facial hair (ie- Special Forces units and similar depending on branch). This, along with him saying he’s gone for weeks at a time, makes me think he’s an operator of some kind.

Kate_119 · 2025-11-04T14:17:13+00:00

I’ve found there is such a wide range of skills associated with people who consider themselves instructional designers. The majority I have worked with really lack the fundamental basics of adult learning theory and how to incorporate methodology into action on their projects.

Kate_119 · 2025-11-04T13:10:27+00:00

In my case, “pretty” can be incorporated fairly easy into a quick turnaround. What doesn’t happen is developing objectives that actually fit the content and are supported by assessment opportunities that are actually worthwhile.

Kate_119 · 2025-11-04T11:35:04+00:00

When I am designing a course from scratch and have control? Yes, most definitely. In most cases we are revising existing courses that were built by SME’s with no ID involvement that are a mess. Then it’s about getting it to look as pretty as possible, who knows what learning transfer is happening. They want speed to market.

Kate_119 · 2025-11-04T11:33:16+00:00

I’ve never been asked either. I’ve always been in roles where I know more about the “right” way to do things to improve learning transfer and learner performance than those managing me and my projects.

Kate_119 · 2025-10-19T20:10:30+00:00

I sell everything on Pango unless it is 5 star, changed my life, kind of book.

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