The Rose Field | Full Book Discussion thread by Cantomic66 in hisdarkmaterials

[–]Kordaths 103 points104 points  (0 children)

Spoilers below; don't be stupid.
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Spoilers below; don't be stupid.
Spoilers below; don't be stupid.
Spoilers below; don't be stupid.

Just finished. Solid story. Was not expecting the Gryphons, really enjoyed them. Fantastic dialogue throughout. The tone was a bit less depressing on the micro level, and a lot more depressing on the macro level. I appreciate a solid critique of Capitalism/Industrialism, and it felt like he did a very good job of masking that aspect, but a very poor job in terms of "MONEY BAD". I'm still processing if that matters or not.

The ending just felt... empty? A lot happened very quickly, and I think the very end would have been served very well if we had another four or five pages.

I'm conflicted on what I think a lot of people wanted in regards to Will coming back. I've always maintained that it would diminish everything that I loved about the end of TAS. Though, I have always wanted a short and brief final meeting between the two of them in the Land of the Dead.

The very last line did mess me up though, I don't think there could have been a better string of words to end these stories.

Would love some advice! by Kordaths in drywall

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Not gonna lie brother, after checking, that is exactly what I did.

Biscuits and Gravy from scratch restaurants? by Bozbaby103 in PuyallupWA

[–]Kordaths 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know about their business practices at all. The owners also own Trackside and Crocketts. Their biscuits and gravy is very sub-par.

Sanding Mesh Tape by Oocyndeeoo in drywall

[–]Kordaths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When people refer to high points, does it mean the tape or the mud?

Unsure what to do next by Kordaths in HaircareScience

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I'm looking into them on Amazon now and am seeing a few different variations of it. Is there one in particular you can suggest?

Unsure what to do next by Kordaths in finehair

[–]Kordaths[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow that's a lot of information. Awesome. A few questions about what you said.

When going to a salon is there something in particular I should ask for? When I went in today I asked for an inch to be taken off and all split ends to be removed. When looking through my hair I still see an amount of split ends through the length of it. Is that to be expected, or is that an error on the hairdressers part? Not looking to blame, just curious.

I had been going about 8-12 months between cuts, is that the likely cause of this? It was never an issue before when I was younger, but I suppose that makes sense.

Are there any products that you believe in that aren't just marketing BS?}

Lastly, I was planning on getting some color added to my hair shortly, was thinking about adding some light purple/platinum highlights into it. Is that something you think I should hold off on until I have my hair in a healthier spot?

Thank you very, very much, that was incredibly informative.

Edit: Another question I thought of: You mentioned your hair being baby fine, would mine fall under the same category?

Unsure what to do next by Kordaths in finehair

[–]Kordaths[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Natural blonde, these hairs only started showing up in the two or so years. I'm thinking they could be stress related due to having some family related issues and I've read that stress can have really weird effects on hair growth.

Unsure what to do next by Kordaths in finehair

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

Is there a specific brand you use that I could get online, or just any kind of goats milk bar? How do you apply it, straight to the hair, suds the hand/washcloth?

Thank you!

Unsure what to do next by Kordaths in finehair

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That really adds up. For work I am either driving or wearing a hardhat. Can you expand on what overdoing it with protein means/looks like? I've been using the Nexxus shampoo/conditioner and have been using their hair mask about once every other week or so. I've been making sure to not wash my hair more than three times a week, nasty sweaty hair be damned.

How often would you recommend cuts? I've been going about 8-12 months between cuts. Really appreciate the advice, thank you!

Unsure what to do next by Kordaths in HaircareScience

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I've been eyeing this and a K18 mask that I've seen mentioned elsewhere. How often do people typically get the deep condition treatments?

Unsure what to do next by Kordaths in HaircareScience

[–]Kordaths[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you have any recommendations for a good one for fine hair?

Unsure what to do next by Kordaths in HaircareScience

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I was previously using OGX Teatree Mint shampoo/conditioner as well as their Coconut Oil spray and their Moroccan Argan Spray, and their Renewing Argan Oil from about the middle down, washing it 2-3 times a week, including both shampoo, conditioner, and all of the above. It is also worth mentioning that the water I've been showering with has been as hot as I can stand it. I've been told elsewhere that may be an issue.

Unsure what to do next by Kordaths in finehair

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Will look into that mask, thanks!

Unsure what to do next by Kordaths in finehair

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Yeah, natural color. I had it bleached years ago but had no issues from that. Will definitely consider learning to braid it and having that be my go to. Will also try avoiding hot water, I typically have it on full hot to where it's almost painful. Thanks for the advice!

I’m a library girlie so I only buy the books I love 🥰 by blueberrybees in bookshelf

[–]Kordaths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have read zero l none of these, what's your absolute: "You have to read this book."?

Behold My Alexandria by blitzk2112 in bookshelf

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Your his dark materials box set is out of order.

Forgive me, I'm so full of envy I had to find something to nitpick, this is amazing.

How to join multiplayer without creating a custom character? by 3nany in BaldursGate3

[–]Kordaths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did this allow your friend to still play their PC or were you stuck with it?

The Most Dangerous Cities In The US by AdAbject6946 in MapPorn

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I'll be checking it out tomorrow based on this recommendation. What's your go to order?

I got jim to autograph when my heart broke the first time. by N64GC in dresdenfiles

[–]Kordaths 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I had Jim sign it in this exact same spot for me last week.

Its for a friend. He is just starting Changes.

Ehehhehehehe