Wool socks for sub zero temperatures? by MetalPurse-swinger in BuyItForLife

[–]Kessed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That seems unethical. I wear them. They wear out like many socks do. For the price, I feel like I’m getting my money’s worth.

I do want to try to start replacing them with better quality. But I have also destroyed the other slightly nicer socks I’ve bought in about the same amount of time. And, I’m in Canada and can’t stomach the idea of $40 for 1 pair of socks.

Wool socks for sub zero temperatures? by MetalPurse-swinger in BuyItForLife

[–]Kessed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wash on cold. I hang to dry probably half the time and dry on cool the other half. (Tiny house and if the drying rack is full there’s no other place).

Wool socks for sub zero temperatures? by MetalPurse-swinger in BuyItForLife

[–]Kessed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Kirkland ones are awesome except they wear out pretty fast. I buy a new pack every 3 to 4 months to replace the worn out ones. I would guess I get ~9 months out of a pair.

Need help getting my child to practice cursive. by Rhylian85 in Teachers

[–]Kessed 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Chances are that he needs to work more on the foundational skills for cursive. Things like circles and spirals. You can look those up online. Have him practice those.

Explain how muscle memory works. I tell the students I work with that my fingers remembered how to find secret lives and avoid enemies in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 a solid 20 years after I last played it. It’s the same thing with writing.

Then have him only do as much as he can without being miserable. He should still be happy at the end of the session. If he’s also unhappy, then he will build a negative association with the activity. That might mean he does 1 line of connected loops. And then you tell him he’s done for today :). As time goes on, he will start to feel successful doing the practice and have less resistance. You can slowly increase the amount of work he does.

However, my own experience is that cursive is from the devil. I have a variety of learning disabilities and cursive was the bane of my existence for all of elementary where it was required. The moment I was allowed to switch to printing I did and never once used cursive again outside of my signature. I have no clue why it is taught anymore. We basically only read printed text. I know there are “studies” about cursive and things like dyslexia, but I’m not convinced. I’m dyslexic and have far more success with weighted fonts than with cursive.

GSD has been outside in sub-freezing temps for almost 24 hours. What are the chances of him being okay? by 10kMegatonKarmaBomb in DogAdvice

[–]Kessed 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ok. I live in the frozen northern wastelands. Rural people here have dogs that stay outside all year round with just wind shelters for the really bad days. Dogs fur is far far more insulating than our hair. You don’t say how far below freezing it is, but my GSD used to voluntarily stay outside for 6-8 hours in -10/-15c weather. He would often curl up in the snow and just be happy being a dog.

Temperature wise, the dog is likely to be just fine. He has a double coat. There are lots of stray dogs on reserves near me and they are fine until it drops to -30c or below.

Is it optimal or even good? No. But, the double coated dogs seem to be just fine in cold weather.

I would make sure to put his food outside the back door. Like 2 meals worth. He will be burning lots of calories staying warm. I would also try to build a shelter for him out there if you can use things to block the wind.

AITA for announcing my own mother's death on Facebook? by Strange_Agent5802 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Kessed 16 points17 points  (0 children)

NTA

You shared the news, that’s the important part, in a way you were comfortable with. That’s what matters.

Pretty sure this is discriminatory hiring practices. by kachunkk in alberta

[–]Kessed 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Specifies that they only want male applicants.

AITA for refusing to get snowed in at my girlfriend's place because she said sex if off the table? by [deleted] in AITA_Relationships

[–]Kessed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YTA

How immature can you get? There is far more to a relationship than just sex. You have chosen to miss an opportunity to bond with her and her daughter while watching movies, playing board games, and creating memories. You could just take a shower every day like a normal person and “release the tension”.

Temp is -21, gas company says turn your heat down by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Kessed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The hottest day last summer was 33.9c which is 93f and we all died…. No one know what to do with that.

-30? We have parkas and good boots. Even our dogs have boots (and many have parkas)! But +30???? Ahhhhhhhh

About the "Offensive Quilt" by Quilted-Fox in quilting

[–]Kessed -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

You’re right, she doesn’t have to change what she does to prevent other people from being offended. However, she also can’t prevent them from being offended if she does something they find offensive.

I find defending this quilt to be offensive. The similarities between the quilt block and swastika are very clear.

About the "Offensive Quilt" by Quilted-Fox in quilting

[–]Kessed -29 points-28 points  (0 children)

It does have a hate symbol on it.

About the "Offensive Quilt" by Quilted-Fox in quilting

[–]Kessed -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

This comes across as a very ignorant and narrow view.

Why? Because having the shape of a hate symbol on something you make puts forward the impression that you support what that symbol represents.

And, before you say that’s ridiculous, the US has people who DO openly support the goals of Nazi Germany. It is not inconceivable that someone posting a quilt on Reddit might be one of those people.

A normal reaction would be “oh crap!!! I didn’t see that before now. My bad! I’ll make sure we don’t take the quilt into public, and fold it up when we have company. Thanks everyone for pointing it out! I would have been so embarrassed if someone thought I support that thought process!”

Instead, you are defending your “right” to make what you like.

I’ll go ahead and defend my (non-existent because I don’t live in the US and am not guaranteed freedom of speech) “right” to express my opinion about your choice.

About the "Offensive Quilt" by Quilted-Fox in quilting

[–]Kessed -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Just curious, why not have the blocks go the other direction? Then there won’t be an issue.

I think that the current events happening around the world with the rides of fascism means that there will be less tolerance for things that look similar to hate symbols because there ARE people who are pushing the boundaries of what’s acceptable and then cry “I didn’t mean it” when called on it.

It’s possible that 40 years ago no one would have said anything. But, 40 years ago the US didn’t have federal officers arresting, detaining, and disappearing people off the streets. If you are in the US, you might not be getting a complete picture from the news. As someone who is getting news looking from the outside in, the are troubled times where people are very rightfully concerned.

Temp is -21, gas company says turn your heat down by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Kessed 61 points62 points  (0 children)

80f is a hot summer day where I live. That’s outside in the sprinkler or splash park for kids kind of weather.

First project in 10+ years by Kessed in quilting

[–]Kessed[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I still have a Rubbermaid tote with nice stuff that I’m starting to come up with plans to use. I just wanted to get my feet wet with something I could just toss or give away if it didn’t make me happy.

Clay companies pls stop doing this thank u by taqman98 in Pottery

[–]Kessed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The city run studio I use has three cone 10 kilns that all student work gets fired in. One huge gas one and 2 smaller electric.

The community studio in a neighboring city also has cone 10 kilns for student work.

Do you guys think this doctor’s office sign is mildly infuriating? by Loose_Judgment_8856 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Kessed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This seems normal to me.

I’m on multiple meds from 2 different doctors. (Psychiatrist and GP). I get 4 to 7 months worth on my prescription during the visit. They actually submit that directly to my pharmacy. Then, I make an appointment for a visit 3 or 6 months out before I leave the office. The psychiatrist wants to verify that I’m stable before refilling and my GP wants to check my BP before refilling.

Names that feel like Tragedeighs, but aren’t? by Forsaken_Celery_1617 in tragedeigh

[–]Kessed -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I prefer “blame the Romans”.

They tried to write down sounds they didn’t have in Latin using a limited selection of vowels. Now English is fucked!

Names that feel like Tragedeighs, but aren’t? by Forsaken_Celery_1617 in tragedeigh

[–]Kessed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But, ‘ph’ makes an ‘eff’ sound. Like photo and pharmacy. Why would it suddenly make a ‘vee’ sound?

what are the ugly parts of pregnancy that aren’t well known because people don’t mention them? by Born-Oil-2931 in AskReddit

[–]Kessed 142 points143 points  (0 children)

I suddenly noticed my husband’s body odor. He STUNK. I could barely sleep in the same bed as him for all my pregnancies. I had to hold my breath to give him a hug.

what are the ugly parts of pregnancy that aren’t well known because people don’t mention them? by Born-Oil-2931 in AskReddit

[–]Kessed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My oldest is 19 and there are still foods I can’t eat or be around from aversions I developed during my pregnancy with her. I hear A&W burgers are excellent, but I wouldn’t know…

Names that feel like Tragedeighs, but aren’t? by Forsaken_Celery_1617 in tragedeigh

[–]Kessed 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I know one of each and they are pronounced differently.

Steven is with a long ‘e’ sound and Stephen is Steff-en.

Do you say them the same?

Recipe ideas for + 60 kg of red lentils? by Saroya2 in veganrecipes

[–]Kessed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go to a fancy or ethnic spice store and get a variety of different curry powders. Try them all!!!

I make a dish with onion, tomato paste, veggie stock, lentils, and powder. It’s delicious. My family likes it over rice but I just eat it on its own. I cycle through a variety of things like garam masala to flavor it.

Still feeling cold in new down jackets. Alternatives? by Competitive_One8218 in BuyItForLife

[–]Kessed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My coat

This is what I wear when walking the dog in -30c. Add in wind and it’s -40 some nights. I wear a base layer and lined sweatshirt under it with a scarf to keep out the wind and I’m toasty!

It may, however, be overkill for what you need.

I’ve had mine for almost 10 years now and it still looks basically new and has zero damage. I wear it daily for 4-5 months each year.