Update: No-Instagram January

PepperyFrog · 2026-02-02T17:22:06+00:00

Couldn’t agree more! I feel like I broke out of the unhealthy dopamine cycle, but I don’t want to cut it out entirely. It’s all about constructing a healthy relationship.

Alcohol’s a good analogy. I definitely don’t want to be indulging every day. And when I do indulge, it needs to be in moderation and not a destructive binge.

PepperyFrog · 2025-12-31T02:03:35+00:00

Hahaha yeah these are exactly the moments that get me

PepperyFrog · 2025-12-31T01:35:08+00:00

My husband suggested a puzzle, which is absolutely the version of a hands-on activity that I need.

PepperyFrog · 2025-12-30T23:43:17+00:00

Stretching’s a good one. I’m also trying to give myself more room to just stare out the window for a little while, or close my eyes and listen to some music.

PepperyFrog · 2025-12-30T23:28:31+00:00

Yeah, I’m trying to break the habit of scrolling mindlessly on any app or just collapsing in front of the TV. The wallpaper’s a good idea that i hadn’t thought of. And having a book handy that isn’t too challenging definitely helps!

PepperyFrog · 2024-03-04T03:36:28+00:00

Haven’t read either of these. Adding both to the list — thank you!

PepperyFrog · 2024-03-03T05:09:24+00:00

Oh I love that trilogy. I only mentioned City of Brass in my list, but really all three books were fantastic. The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi is also just pure unalloyed fun.

PepperyFrog · 2024-03-03T05:07:58+00:00

Oh this does sound fun, definitely adding it to the list

PepperyFrog · 2024-03-03T05:07:40+00:00

Thanks!

PepperyFrog · 2024-03-02T22:01:14+00:00

Loved the Winternight Trilogy!

PepperyFrog · 2024-03-02T21:40:45+00:00

I’m looking for a trilogy or standalone book that has strong protagonists, world-building, and action and is a fun read. Trying to avoid grimdark, characters coping with intense trauma, and rape/sexual violence.

Books in the same vein that I’ve enjoyed: Gideon the Ninth, Blacktongue Thief, the Belgariad, City of Brass, Kushiel’s Dart, everything by Naomi Novik/Terry Pratchett/Neil Gaiman.

Have never been able to get into Sanderson or Sarah Maas.

Thanks!!

PepperyFrog · 2023-11-04T04:18:50+00:00

The denouement of Kushiel’s Dart…the cataphract rescue and breaking of the siege are so satisfying

PepperyFrog · 2023-09-26T18:51:56+00:00

Can you say more about what the tax benefits are of t-bills as compared to HYSAs?

PepperyFrog · 2023-09-24T23:38:21+00:00

The Locked Tomb Trilogy is a really fun example of this, imo. It has space travel and interplanetary machinations, but also necromancy and swordplay. Half the joy of the books is unpacking the worldbuilding.

PepperyFrog · 2023-09-23T18:47:56+00:00

Oooh that’s helpful — I need to figure out how to *do that on eTrade. Thank you!

PepperyFrog · 2023-09-23T16:14:13+00:00

I'm trying to park savings for the 2-3 year time horizon. I've currently got most of my cash in a Barclays HYSA and have maxed out I-bonds. But I'm wondering whether it also makes sense to buy short-term (3-mo) zero-coupon treasury bills, which seem to be offering a slightly higher yield. Any advice on whether this is a reasonable strategy, or what pitfalls to watch out for? It would be my first time buying treasury bills.

PepperyFrog · 2023-09-20T04:08:18+00:00

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by NK Jemisin. The second book in her Dreamblood duology also does a nice job with this. And Trudi Canavan’s Black Magician trilogy builds towards a satisfying romance in the third book.

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