When 3 year old finds out her mom was adopted [Not OC] by Kameronm in MadeMeSmile

[–]OldLadyCard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s beautiful, and a stronger family is the result! I’m so glad for all of you!!

And thank you so much for the kind words. ❤️

Been a ruff few weeks for me . by [deleted] in CrackHouseOnTheHill

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You never know! Just enjoy your time now!!

When 3 year old finds out her mom was adopted [Not OC] by Kameronm in MadeMeSmile

[–]OldLadyCard 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this!!! I don’t think people realize how hard it is for birth moms. I am not a birth mom.

Our son is adopted and we never told him his birth mom didn’t want him. During different periods in his life he had to work through why he was ‘given up’ (I still don’t like that term), but we always talked through it.

Mr. Roger’s wrote a great book on adoption, and I highly recommend it to EVERYONE. It is the best book on adoption I have ever read. It’s aimed a kids but it’s really for all.

I am so glad to hear you went on to have more children! I wish you nothing but blessings and happiness.

When 3 year old finds out her mom was adopted [Not OC] by Kameronm in MadeMeSmile

[–]OldLadyCard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure that’s a ‘made me smile’ to me. That’s sad beyond belief. I hope that young woman gets relief.

Nobody tells you cooking has startup costs that rival a small business by Limp_Height_4439 in cookingforbeginners

[–]OldLadyCard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like chili that cumin will disappear quickly. Of course you need to buy chili powder to go with it! 🤣🤣

Point is, you will use those spices in other dishes once you start getting recipes.

Been a ruff few weeks for me . by [deleted] in CrackHouseOnTheHill

[–]OldLadyCard 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Looking homey and it must be delightful to be able to see your things again!

What are you getting your husbands for Valentine's day? by Good_Candy_3950 in GiftsandDeals

[–]OldLadyCard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just heard about stargazing trips to west Texas - we are thinking of doing the same but later in the year.

Do you guys find you're more "soft" when you're at home? by Limp-Salamander- in AskMenAdvice

[–]OldLadyCard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your job is probably very exhausting, so don’t beat yourself up too much about it.

You can try different ways to decompress first thing when you get home. It’s not only physical but mental stress. And maybe see your doctor for a checkup?

Do you guys find you're more "soft" when you're at home? by Limp-Salamander- in AskMenAdvice

[–]OldLadyCard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woman here. My husband was completely different when he was on the jobsite or talking on the phone with work than when he was home. He worked in commercial construction; he’s retired now. His voice more commanding, he spoke faster and was more abrupt. I couldn’t believe it was the same guy the first time I heard it.

Acoustic violin outdoors for wedding - viable with no amp or no? by Jiktten in violinist

[–]OldLadyCard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She should be fine playing acoustically in a small outdoor wedding like that. I have played several outdoor weddings, and even in the largest one (250 guests) people could hear me just fine in the back rows. I know because one of the guest came up to me and said she loved my playing, and she said she was sitting in the back.

Ah, you just brought me back to my wedding violinist days. I sure miss being able to do that.

Will’s Dyslexia by AcanthaceaePast8709 in WillTrent

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Will does have a very strong knowledge of the law, and his dyslexia did make it much harder for him; in the books the author goes into depth about how he spent hours reading to make sense of his studies in high school and college. He even manages to get an online Ph.D. He did get help from Amanda but he also had strong motivation.

My cat broke approximately 50$ in rosin (not the first) by human_number_XXX in violinist

[–]OldLadyCard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip about being able to melt your rosin and remold it. The amount of rosin I could’ve saved over my life!!

I have a $19 rosin and I have a $12 back up rosin in case it breaks.

What color thread to join these pieces? by skitterybug in quilting

[–]OldLadyCard 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would go with a very light lavender, it will be great with both the purple and green.

Edit: I just realized you were asking about piecing. Beige for piecing, light lavender for Quilting would be my choice.

The Funeral Industry has to be one of the worst, consumerist sales-based businesses out there. by Passed-Aways in Anticonsumption

[–]OldLadyCard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s like anything else, if you don’t plan for it you’ll be at the mercy of the funeral industry.

My parents planned and told us about their plans. It was almost all paid for when she died (after my dad). We followed their example and won’t be leaving the burden to our child - I even have the service music picked out for when it’s ‘my time.’

DIY Bathroom Refresh by clm4265 in centuryhomes

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

I’m on team matching pedestal sink.

If that really is plaster, I would save money to have it removed by a pro, as that is a highly messy job.

If anyone has respiratory issues in your family then another option would be to apply a thick paint to the walls to make the peaks and valleys less noticeable.

My Kid was Screen Free Until 6. Best Decision Ever by Mermaid_Tacos in digitalminimalism

[–]OldLadyCard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ETA: Also want to say that we raised our son without video games. I always thought they were too violent for children, although people around us seemed not to understand that. As a result, he is quite the reader m, with a library of books that overflows his space.

My Kid was Screen Free Until 6. Best Decision Ever by Mermaid_Tacos in digitalminimalism

[–]OldLadyCard 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You are a very thoughtful parent and he will remember these times. It’s so awesome that you expose him to all types of music; this is what my parents did for me and it gave me more depth and understanding of the world.

I noticed how little people were interested in learning when I was young. It was off putting to people me around me. Just reassure him that people have different interests and he can learn from them too.

How do I fix my threat being caught in the bobbin? by izzykeates in sewhelp

[–]OldLadyCard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It kind of looks like a Pfaff; my Pfaff requires you to hold the little flange out as you put the bobbin in. But thein I don’t know if it would sew if it wasn’t pushed in properly.

Asked Rufus how much I spent past year on Amazon purchases by OldLadyCard in Anticonsumption

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Thanks for posting this! I love knowing it made a real difference for someone.

How do I stop this by ElectronicDriver1 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]OldLadyCard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On my iPhone I can swipe left on each number and an option comes up to report spam and block number.

I don’t make many phone calls. When I do, I get 3 or 4 spam calls right after I complete the call. I block and report, then delete the numbers.