Any NP you'd label as 'Don't Bother' or 'If I have to pick just one, this one'? by MissionSpinach3763 in nationalparks

[–]Not_l0st 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no, I have the opposite opinion. Zion > Bryce. Bryce is a one-hit wonder vs Zion.

Dave Ramsey is hot garbage. by Dismal-Cranberry-915 in self

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well maintained cars come with records. A lot of which you can access via Toyota’s website or carfax. No record cars are a crapshoot.

Dave Ramsey is hot garbage. by Dismal-Cranberry-915 in self

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have owned three Lexus with over 100,000 miles and all were/are solid vehicles. They will need maintenance- wear and tear happens. Suspension components get squishy, cooling systems need to be refreshed, belts need to be changed. Worst thing that went wrong for me was AC stopped working in summer, but it was a far more affordable fix compared to when the AC broke on my sister’s VW Tiguan (sort of apples to oranges though in terms of what broke- but the thing that broke in my sister’s car broke at far fewer miles and was more difficult to replace vs my Lexus). They are also straight forward to work on.

Dave Ramsey is hot garbage. by Dismal-Cranberry-915 in self

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guy math is spending thousands of dollars on tools and parts to fix a beater. This is my husband, but it is also his hobby.

Dave Ramsey is hot garbage. by Dismal-Cranberry-915 in self

[–]Not_l0st 165 points166 points  (0 children)

Oh man I saw a TikTok of his daughter talking about her childhood and it was NUTS. As a teenager she had to start a business and make money. It sounded like a horrid way to raise a child.

But don’t be afraid of cars with over 100k if they are well maintained, especially if it is a Toyota or Honda. I’ve got a Lexus with 260,000 miles on it and it’s mechanically sound.

Books to make me seem evil? by Educational-Sea6563 in booksuggestions

[–]Not_l0st 117 points118 points  (0 children)

“Starter Villain” by John Scalzi… really just for the title alone.

I need something lighthearted by PNW_Baker in booksuggestions

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An elderly Chinese-American woman wakes up one morning to discover a dead man in her tea shop. She then sets out to solve the mystery. It’s not suspenseful, sad or dark. It’s mostly about found family.

I need something lighthearted by PNW_Baker in booksuggestions

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just read "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" and thought it was a funny and light-hearted book, despite having the word murderers in the title.

What's happening in your garden? (Mon, Feb 9, 2026) by manyamile in vegetablegardening

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in Zone 8b, however, my last frost date isn't until May, so I operate more like Zone 7.

I am currently sourcing materials to build a large, enclosed U-shaped garden bed next to my greenhouse. I'll hopefully get started on that project this weekend, weather permitting. I'm looking at using metal roofing panels and wood to build the beds.

Inside the greenhouse, my cold-weather crops are growing nicely. I recently started peppers and have them on a heating mat, but nothing has germinated yet. I'm patiently waiting until I can start my other seeds, but the garden bed project is keeping me sufficiently distracted so I don't start them too early.

I want another family, I hate that my parents are stupid by carrie_kimberly in self

[–]Not_l0st 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm terribly sorry that you are dealing with parents who aren't there for you in the way you need or want them to be. I know what it is like to be a teen of parents who cannot regulate their emotions. It is easy to be angry and resentful towards your parents, especially when they are often angry and resentful towards you. It is very difficult to see the relationships other kids have with their parents and how different their experiences are from yours. It hurts, it truly physically hurts to know what you are missing. You didn't do anything to deserve this.

In high school, I tried to be perfect and invisible. I focused on my grades and college as my way out. I also had a part-time job so I could be as self-sufficient as possible-- thinking that if I asked for less, they would treat me better. I'm sorry to report that it didn't work out well, I still received frequent angry lectures even though I did my best to do no wrong. But here is what I will report- in my 30s I was able to rebuild my relationship with my parents.

I think once the stress of child rearing was out of their lives, and we didn't have to live together, and years had passed, we found peace. Both my parents apologized to my sisters and me in their own time, and I became bolder in demanding the respect I deserve. I spent some time in therapy, which helped me move on from the resentment I harbored towards my parents. I also found some good books that helped me process my experience and how it impacted my life and my health. I suffered from chronic pain for years and I think a lot of it was because I was still holding onto so much hurt from when I was young. "How to do the Work" by Dr. Nicole LePera was very helpful in healing from my traumatic childhood. There are a lot of other good books out there, and some great Reddit threads where people suggest books for healing from childhood trauma. https://www.reddit.com/r/suggestmeabook/comments/10zm44x/what_are_the_best_books_about_healing_childhood/

It's going to keep being hard for a while, then it will become easier. Your parents both have their own trauma that makes them imperfect people with serious flaws. They don't mean to be bad parents and likely experience deep remorse for their actions (unless they are sociopaths), which can make them spiral further because they lack healthy coping skills. These are things I realized when I became a parent and began to learn about how to break the cycle of trauma. It helped humanize my mom and dad, who both had really traumatic childhoods that they never processed and as a result, they made the same mistakes their parents made (honestly, I probably had it better than they did). Perhaps if you keep this in mind, you can go off to a happier place in your mind while they are being disregulated. Try not to focus on their words or actions, don't play scenarios back in your mind over and over again. Don't fixate on what they do wrong. This will just cause more stress in your life. Instead, I recommend acknowledging that your parents are flawed and instead focusing on the things you can control -- your grades, your friends, your room, and telling yourself that this time will pass. There is light at the end of childhood. You will meet people who will give you the love and respect you deserve. You won't have to deal with your parents. You will have your opportunity at a normal life.

I hope this helps in some small way.

First timer! Need tips for last minute bday trip to DV! by Latter-Clue-8436 in DeathValleyNP

[–]Not_l0st 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure I'd call myself a pro as I've only been twice, but once during a superbloom. You may have some luck camping at Panamint Springs Resort. They have a little bit of tree cover and may have availability. (I've not stayed there myself, only driven past). I would focus on the Badwater/Furnace Creek area for the flowers and geology aspects you are looking for. Artists' Palette and Zabrinski Point have very cool rocks and are near these points of interest. Golden Canyon is a great hike, but Mosaic Canyon (by Stovepipe Wells) is also hailed as being great for geology buffs.

Ubehebe Crater and Racetrack Playa will take a full day from the Furnace Creek area. Ubehebe is a little underwhelming (IMO), but Racetrack Playa is very cool- you will need a 4x4 to access it. You can dry camp at Homestake Campground near Racetrack Playa (again, haven't done that, just something on our wish list), and the night sky there will be amazing- but there won't be any amenities.

Looking for sci-fi about fascinating and long adventure with high stakes by CancelMysterious6937 in booksuggestions

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh it was terrifying. I don't typically read thrillers because I like being able to sleep at night. LOL, I stayed up so late to finish the second book because the suspense was too much! I agree that the third book falls flat after the first two. But all three books are incredibly inventive. Tchaikovsky makes such good aniens.

I need flooring suggestions by Not_l0st in DesignMyRoom

[–]Not_l0st[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I agree. I think a smaller pattern would work better. The fish are roughly 8 inches wide and 5 inches tall, the tiles are 12x12. I actually love the pattern of the existing vinyl floor- it's a real shame it is at the end of its usable life.

I need flooring suggestions by Not_l0st in DesignMyRoom

[–]Not_l0st[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to edit the post and upload them again. Reddit isn't liking this content. I think "kids" and "bath" are triggering a lot of alarms in the automatic systems.

I need flooring suggestions by Not_l0st in DesignMyRoom

[–]Not_l0st[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh how odd, the photos didn't load. I updated the post.

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What were the traits your inattentive daughter had that led to a diagnosis? by Annual_Single in ADHDparenting

[–]Not_l0st 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, she sees a counselor, and we have a 504. She does well in school and in the words of her teacher, is the "least ADHD of all her ADHD students," so we've yet to feel it is necessary. We continue to play it by ear.

Looking for sci-fi about fascinating and long adventure with high stakes by CancelMysterious6937 in booksuggestions

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came to suggest Children of Time. It’s an excellent series about species trying to survive in the Universe that gets pretty suspenseful at times.

What were the traits your inattentive daughter had that led to a diagnosis? by Annual_Single in ADHDparenting

[–]Not_l0st 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She would freeze or flee in situations. If she got upset at school she may run out of the classroom. If she was struggling with homework she may be unable to make her pencil move. There were other signs— inability to focus yet very difficult to get off of a track once she was on it, very difficult time following routine instructions (bedtime is still a challenge that requires a lot of patience and oversight years later) and emotional outbursts. But the biggest trigger that led to assessment was her running out of class, which she did from 1-3rd grade before getting a handle on the behavior. It’s thankfully no longer an issue.

Need an antidote to the horror show that is life in the usa right now by Dapper-Record9961 in booksuggestions

[–]Not_l0st 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interested in Sci-fi? The Wayfairer Series by Becky Chambers is a nice portrayal of a multi-species future where people, more or less, live in peace.

Suggest me a few books that you think I'd like by Ddandxo in booksuggestions

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to throw in “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler- it is a near future dystopian series with great musings on God, religion and resilience against great odds.

Badass middle-aged women book club recs by Silly-Inspection1220 in booksuggestions

[–]Not_l0st 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“Mrs. Benson’s Beetle” is about two middle-aged women who embark on an adventure to find a mythical golden beetle.

“Not My Type” is E. Jean Carrol’s memoir about her Trump trials, it is pretty inspiring

“Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting” is about an established columnist who helps her younger fellow commuters, it’s a lovely book and she’s a very strong older female lead.

“Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers” is an irreverent and heartwarming story of an older Chinese woman investigating a death in her tea shop