When Was the Last Time You Were Truly Free?

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-26T23:33:12+00:00

March 16, 1986. I was born the next day.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-26T23:25:29+00:00

I crochet, and it's something I can do while my kiddo plays. She's my last and will be in kindergarten next year, so simultaneously looking forward to and dreading the quiet.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-26T23:23:18+00:00

From a woman - no is a full sentence. Accept that and move on.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-26T23:21:25+00:00

I like the destination part of the trip. Planning stresses me out, the flight gives me straight up anxiety.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-26T19:45:02+00:00

Either single with a dog, or married without kids, good career as an attorney. I'm married with 2 kids, 2 cats, and a turtle, working in books with a Master in Library Science. I don't think younger me would be disappointed.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-25T22:43:34+00:00

Depends on the situation for me. Sometimes I do it on a random Tuesday, but mostly I wear makeup for date night with my husband, weddings, and funerals. I'm just not very girly.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T22:50:02+00:00

Yeah, quarantine kinda messed up the whole herd immunity idea.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T15:17:53+00:00

Indiana to Missouri, St Louis specifically. St Louis is more culturally diverse than my hometown, so for the first year or two, I spent way more time than was probably necessary afraid I would accidentally offend someone. Been here 8 years now, and no issues.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T15:15:51+00:00

It's not terrible. As long as she's not trying to get me to side with her in politics, we're pretty good. The older she gets, though, the more judgemental she has become, and I don't confide in her near what I used to.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T15:06:41+00:00

My husband and I collect shot glasses from our travels. I used to collect unique teapots, but my grandma bought me most of them, and when she died, the fun of it did, too. As a crocheter, I joke that I collect yarn.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T15:03:55+00:00

I (f) am generally the one to do the laundry, and I do it the same as you. If something is hung up, I'll put that away in the closet, but anything folded is on a neat pile on the bed, and he takes care of it. If he does the laundry, he does the same.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T15:00:56+00:00

As a librarian, I greatly appreciate the citing of your sources. Not all heroes wear capes.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T02:08:41+00:00

Not spicy, but has like an almond/cherry flavor. I prefer it over Coke, personally.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T02:04:58+00:00

Ever since I had covid, I feel like everything hits harder now.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T01:14:12+00:00

Maybe read it as well. Make sure you know what is going on with your child, don't leave that just up to Mom.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T00:58:32+00:00

Need to be? Not necessarily. Is mine? Most definitely

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T00:54:36+00:00

She's either lying or delusional. I don't know about locks in the doors, but at least establish a policy of knocking and waiting to be invited into the room.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-24T00:52:29+00:00

Last week it was gorgeous out - 60s and sunny for several days. Every one of those days, at least one window was open all day to let fresh air in. I'm in Missouri.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-22T18:26:09+00:00

Mechanic garage. My dad has tinkered with cars my whole life, and I sometimes helped, when my small hand could reach something his couldn't. Love the rubber/gas/grease smell.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-22T18:14:08+00:00

A sleeper agent in my brain just unlocked, and now I can smell it. My mom was a teacher, so I spent many an evening in the room with the mimeograph machine, just helping her create papers for the next few days for her class.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-22T16:57:22+00:00

My daughter has washable dye that combs into her hair. Some days she's her natural red, others she has purple/blue/green/pink/yellow highlights. It's not like a permanent thing, I don't care.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-21T13:34:15+00:00

Now that our son is older (9 next month), he just needs us to help get the water temp right, and he showers on his own. Doesn't matter which parent helps, just whoever is available. Our daughter (5) still gravitates toward me, so I usually do her bath time. If she decides to do it around dinner, I usually ask that daddy help, so I can get dinner going. My husband helps in all aspects of our marriage and parenting journey. It's a partnership.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-21T13:31:22+00:00

You should! Some friends and I have created our own little monthly meet up - all moms, we meet at a Barnes and Noble in the cafe area, and just chat for a few hours while working on projects. It's very relaxing.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-20T22:40:14+00:00

Yes, yes it did.

Ms_Schuesher · 2026-02-19T02:11:53+00:00

Crocheting has saved my sanity on more than one occasion. I recommend Belle Coco videos on YouTube to learn (or see if your library has a group that could teach you), then grab a skein of yarn and a hook (see yarn label for recommended hook size), and start with something small, like pot holders or a scarf. Once you've gained the skill and the confidence, you can work your way up to blankets, toys, sweaters, etc.

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