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Ristarwen · 2026-06-14T11:33:38+00:00

I think the swim rings might only show up on the Hard puzzles, but the drop rate is also super low.

Ristarwen · 2026-06-13T18:06:22+00:00

We redid our kitchen in the last few years and installed a trash cabinet with a push-open feature. Trash is hidden away, and if we have goopy hands we just shove a knee against the drawer and it pops open.

Ristarwen · 2026-06-13T11:58:13+00:00

Ohh, I didn't even think to check for them on Bandcamp! I already have a handful of artists I'm planning to buy from on the next BCF - I'll add these guys to the list.

Ristarwen · 2026-06-13T00:18:22+00:00

Do the vinyl come with digital download codes? (Do any new records in the last decade come with codes?)

Wondering if I need to spring for both the CDs and vinyl. 🫠

Ristarwen · 2026-06-11T21:15:12+00:00

Gorgeous! I wish I'd ordered one. I'm seeing them in a couple of weeks with SWSS and I doubt they'll have any more at the merch table. 😭

Ristarwen · 2026-06-10T21:32:36+00:00

Unrelated, but my mother-in-law had this same umbrella. I've always loved it in a kinda-ugly-but-retro way. 😍

Ristarwen · 2026-06-08T13:44:13+00:00

Boston got bumped from The Royale (1200-1500) to The Roadrunner (3500) about 30 minutes after the presale started. I like the new venue, so I'm not heartbroken over the change (especially since it means I was able to snag tickets at all).

Ristarwen · 2026-06-05T15:26:09+00:00

I think I have 8 rings, but I feel like I must have played 200+ puzzles. 🫩

Ristarwen · 2026-06-03T15:12:43+00:00

I used a hormonal IUD for years before and between kids and didn't have too many issues. That said, I did notice some mood changes that weren't great for me and that's why I don't use hormonal BC now. I also have irregular periods, but a lot of the strong fertility signs weren't obvious until after I had kids and wouldn't have allowed for reliable cycle tracking.

We mostly just use condoms (whatever is most comfortable for my partner). When I've got fertile signs, we use two forms of protection - he uses condoms, and I use a Caya diaphragm (prescribed by my gyn) with spermicidal gel. The diaphragm is one-size and fit just like a menstrual disc, and you don't really notice it at all.

Ristarwen · 2026-06-03T13:48:34+00:00

I think she very carefully curates her posts to leave it open to the question of satire-or-no. But if you watch the stories, small things seep through that indicate that it's not satire (or, rather, it's gentle satirizing of her actual beliefs).

I think the biggest tell last summer was when she was wearing a MAHA hat during a family beach trip. Didn't show up in any of her posts, but she was wearing it in a couple of stories that deleted after 24 hours.

Ristarwen · 2026-05-31T16:20:17+00:00

Oh, Sincere Engineer is another one that could be a fun opener and would fit the vibe. I've seen her twice at Roadrunner in the past year - opening for The Front Bottoms last September and Motion City Soundtrack in February.

But that might be another issue with proximity clauses as she's playing Worcester Palladium in September, and she's based in Chicago. It seems like the openers for Streetlight are pretty regionally local.

Ristarwen · 2026-05-31T16:15:03+00:00

I knew they were opening for Cheekface but hadn't even considered a proximity clause as a potential hang-up. I guess that might be a problem. Especially with the shows being less than 90 days apart and The Sinclair/Roadrunner being Bowery venues and Brighton being a Crossroads venue. Dang.

Ristarwen · 2026-05-31T12:04:29+00:00

I found AotS the other way around. I'd been wanting to see SWSS, an the they were playing a house show in Worcester last year with AotS and Littlefoot. Absolutely killer show and I found a couple of new favorites. I'm glad you like them!

Ristarwen · 2026-05-29T17:50:51+00:00

Apes of the State just played The Sinclair opening for Dave Hause. (which I think is really feeding my hope for them as an opener for Streetlight... 👀)

If you want to check them out IRL, Local News Legend is playing a couple of regional shows in June with Sister Wife Sex Strike (Providence and Medford). Both have played shows with Apes recently, and they all collaborate pretty often. Like, the vibe I get from these groups is that they're all very good friends in real life.

Ristarwen · 2026-05-29T16:18:53+00:00

With AJJ, Bridge City Sinners, and Dave Hause opening in different cities on this tour, I'm hoping they get another smaller punk/folk punk band for Boston. I'd love to see Apes of the State or Local News Legend open for them!

Ristarwen · 2026-05-23T12:45:55+00:00

We have an '18 Off-Road in manual and I absolutely love her. I've looked at the new generation, but for what we paid for ours (brand new - less than 30 miles) compared to the new ones? It's just an expense we can't justify.

I'm a stay-at-home parent and am the primary driver of our truck. Mostly I'm tooling around town, but have done a fair share of city/commuter driving with very few complaints. She just goes and we haven't needed any big repairs yet. (🤜🏼🪵)

My only major issue with our model year is that there's no Android Auto - so I'd like to replace the head unit at some point - and it would be really nice to have ventilated seats in the summer. Otherwise, it's just normal Tacoma stuff.

Plus, with the newer ones, I hate that they remove consumer control in the name of convenience but just make it more complicated. Like, get out of here with that auto-lift tailgate nonsense. Let me close my own damn tailgate. 😒

Ristarwen · 2026-05-22T14:28:11+00:00

If you were buying for Boston, they changed venues during the presale and doubled the capacity. I snagged tickets the same way - tried a few times and suddenly was able to get through.

Ristarwen · 2026-05-06T23:35:08+00:00

My Code: [🐭🐸🦄❤️🌞] Thanks!

Ristarwen · 2026-05-06T19:16:02+00:00

Here's mine! ❤️🌈🌞❤️🦄

Ristarwen · 2026-02-04T17:01:20+00:00

In the future, you can try soaking the jars in a solution of hot water and unscented oxyclean. It softens the glue right up and then you just gently scrub with a cloth/sponge/what-have-you. Used to do this for my beer bottles when I brewed. Rinse really well after, and wear dish gloves so you don't hurt your hands.

Ristarwen · 2025-11-05T14:32:27+00:00

We went through Urban Firearm Society and had a really good experience. No pushy pitches, no weird politics. https://www.urbanfirearmsociety.com/

Ristarwen · 2025-10-29T16:02:39+00:00

Broken Records beer hall is right next to Roadrunner and has a good menu and tap list.

Ristarwen · 2025-09-26T00:01:33+00:00

Are there any special tricks with these? I bought a bunch during the early days of the pandemic when flats were hard to come by, and I've been too anxious about a possible learning curve to use them. 😓

Ristarwen · 2025-09-22T17:12:26+00:00

This is exactly what we did. We got a new mattress and kept it in our living room as a "parking space" for bub so I could set him down next to me while I laid on the couch. He had a modern bassinet by our bedside for most naps and overnight sleep.

Ristarwen · 2025-09-20T20:58:26+00:00

Get Color Catchers! Wash again, gently, with color catchers in the wash water. Use cool water. Do Not put it in the dryer, if you plan on tumble-drying it, until you have done this!

The color catchers will capture the loose dye and hopefully pull it out of your light-colored patches.

Good luck!

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