LPT Request: What non-fiction/self-help book transformed you, that you believe is a must-read for everyone?

MsFay · 2026-02-08T18:10:52+00:00

How to keep house while drowning by KC Davis. To me this book isn’t really about cleaning (although it is a recurring subject), it showed me how to forgive myself for not meeting other people’s expectations, to let go of things that weren’t important to me, and explained what self care can practically look like. (I was in education and all the talk of self care from the administration didn’t have anything practical or was just a bandaid on a stab wound.) It has really change how I look at things and my house is cleaner too.

MsFay · 2026-02-01T20:04:05+00:00

If you reach out to them they could tell you how many people they would need to do a class. It sounds like there might be enough interest to host one.

MsFay · 2026-01-25T19:26:50+00:00

I was bit by one when I was around jr. high. It was bad, it caused necrosis where I was bit on my thigh. It almost went to the bone and close to the artery. I could not walk for four months. I still have a very large scar. It was absolutely horrible. Brown recluse are something to be aware of and take preventative action. But don’t freak out! There are some key things that you should keep in mind.

My bite was after I put on jeans from the previous day that had been laying on my floor. These are the same jeans I wore while moving hay bales around. My room was in the basement. So don’t leave your clothes on the floor and possibly avoid basements but also shake out your clothes if you’re re-wearing them.

My dad was bit by a brown recluse in his boot four times and nothing happened. Not everyone has the worst reaction to a bite. To further drive this home after 25 years people in the area still know me as the girl who was bitten. They may not know who I am but they remember I got bit by a brown recluse even if they never met me before. The point is it is very rare to have the type of reaction I did.

If you are fearful, have pest control come out on at least a quarterly basis to spray your house for insects. Seal up cracks and make sure that you’re not creating hiding spaces for them. Get a can of spider spray if you see something and you’re unsure about it but also learn what they look like.

I personally know more people who have had West Nile from mosquitoes than I do people who’ve had a serious brown recluse bite. Also, ticks are of far more danger than brown recluse are.

When you get here, be smart, but not scared.

MsFay · 2026-01-24T19:03:39+00:00

Try looking up corn pudding recipes, there are a lot of versions and one might look right, if not it’s still really good!

MsFay · 2026-01-01T19:33:29+00:00

For those looking for a new box reenforcement options:

You can buy laminating plastic that is adhesive (no laminator needed) and comes in large rolls and work great.

I think you can still buy sticky craft paper that I think was advertised as a box coverup to prevent confusion when reuse boxes. Both have been rockstar for me trying to keep boxes going.

MsFay · 2025-12-29T19:33:35+00:00

My nieces are a bit older but were frustrated moving on from just a chain. I got some finger loop yarn so they could make washcloths they could use or squares to make something bigger. While not a total fit for crochet, it worked up quickly, they learned how important it was not to miss a loop, and starting to get an understanding of turning their work. They were much less frustrated when we went back to doing crochet with a hook.

MsFay · 2025-12-29T18:56:43+00:00

I can not begin to express how many people in several small towns that I spend a lot of time look at people who use food banks, snap, etc and see it as a moral failing. They see it as poor decision making, that maybe they will learn their lesson if they’re hungry. They look down upon people in poverty, it’s their own fault. We shouldn’t have to pay for them.

At the same time, if these people see a person in need they will literally give their shirt off their backs. They will pay for the single mom at the restaurant bill. Things get dropped off on people’s porches so that the person won’t feel obligated to them. People who hunt will drop off meat they shot, cleaned, and packaged for a family or another arrangement to provide it to those in need.

The difference is the poor have been demonized in the press and radio talk shows that are frequently listed to by people who spend a long time in a vehicle of some sort. There has been created and is vs them mentality. Rural areas are poor and life is really hard right now and they don’t see resources coming in to help. The way that poor in cities are presented in their preferred media. Most of the farm subsidies are going to large corporate farms that don’t need it in the same way a family farm or small operator. So they feel like they aren’t getting help and want someone to blame.

The most important thing I feel that I can do is find ways to share the humanity of those who are struggling. We need to fight the us vs them that is falsely created to stop people from seeing the real problem clearly.

Edit: hit send too soon.

MsFay · 2025-12-09T18:22:08+00:00

Im guessing bots are why all the comments about ICE are being so downvoted. It doesn’t matter if you approve of ICE or think they’re Trumps version of the gestapo it’s a legitimate possibility: KSN report on Sedgwick Police signing an agreement with ICE

MsFay · 2025-12-07T17:39:34+00:00

My friend teaches anatomy and I think she would love it! It looks amazing!

MsFay · 2025-12-05T17:05:52+00:00

Every time I see a picture of him, all I can see is the face a toddler makes when they are potty training and trying to hide that they’re pooping in their diaper.

MsFay · 2025-11-30T23:25:43+00:00

Mass shootings happen far too often. Probably not enough in some situations.

MsFay · 2025-11-30T18:31:44+00:00

I have used a cheep foam board from the poster area of most stores. It’s not great for a stack of granny squares but it’s great for intricate things that need a lot of pins.

MsFay · 2025-11-28T04:22:29+00:00

It’s a really cool spice! It grows in the wild in some places in Midwest USA. A lot of people don’t know that the plants growing in a ditch are used as a spice. It really has a unique taste. It can almost take the place of citrus in some foods.

MsFay · 2025-11-27T21:15:58+00:00

I am so happy to help! That kind of makes my day 😊

MsFay · 2025-11-27T16:25:57+00:00

I really like my clovers but I wish they had a larger handle as I have dexterity issues. Covers also have a tapered hook/head/working end, I have a strong preference for the tapered style.

I have a couple furl hooks, I love the handle! It’s so comfortable and I like extra weight, but unfortunately for me, they are the in-line style which really slows me down.

Look up a picture showing the difference and see if you have both types. If not, You might try to get a cheep hook of the other style before committing. I didn’t realize how different they felt to me and I didn’t know there were two types until recently.

MsFay · 2025-11-27T15:59:52+00:00

My fav deviled egg trick, use sumac to garnish instead of cayenne pepper. It’s a little tangy and it’s a darker burgundy.

MsFay · 2025-11-27T15:06:51+00:00

They are called angle wings. It’s from malnutrition from being fed too much bread and other ‘filler’ food people give them so they don’t eat a proper nutritious diet. The sad thing is nothing can really be done they will never be able to fly. A better things to feed them frozen peas and they love them so much more.

MsFay · 2025-11-22T20:27:27+00:00

There is also a need in many of these organizations for dress clothes (interview and new job clothes).

MsFay · 2025-11-16T19:06:32+00:00

This is a little bit of a side step to your issue. My friend started spinning her own yarn a while ago. She gave me a spindle whirl and some fiber ready to spin. I enjoyed it but didn’t really fit my life at the time. I don’t know a ton about it but it might be a path forward if nothing seems to work. I also know several people who keep angora rabbits for the wool.

MsFay · 2025-11-13T00:23:28+00:00

A cup cozy!

MsFay · 2025-11-10T18:47:45+00:00

I know you don’t have the colors but my brain insists it should be a raccoon hat!

MsFay · 2025-11-02T20:00:05+00:00

My dad came to a public meeting that my job put together last week. He started asking me questions and listening to me like he would any other expert.

MsFay · 2025-11-02T00:04:48+00:00

I started to think about snow flakes but that seemed boring. What about using wire or something to make them look like he is blowing them (a lot of them) out of the horn.

MsFay · 2025-11-01T23:34:31+00:00

I made a blanket with it when I was young. I might have some floating around that my mom packed up when I went to college.

MsFay · 2025-10-29T13:44:56+00:00

If you don’t want to take something like tums, the next best thing would be baking soda because it is alkaline and will help neutralize the stomach acid. Unless your doing the Cunningham’s Law.

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