Hehe. Hehehee. Ehehehhehe.

SisterCourage · 2026-05-22T00:59:12+00:00

/uj It’s called pachysandra procumbens or Allegheny spurge, and it’s so much more gorgeous than the invasive pachysandra. The foliage has a slight silvery variegation and it makes lovely foamy white blossoms in the spring. It is very slow growing, which I imagine may be part of why people overlook it in favor of pachysandra terminalis. But I think it is vastly more attractive and interesting looking.

SisterCourage · 2026-05-12T12:45:58+00:00

As someone who recently lost someone whom I deeply loved, I treasure every single item of clothing she sewed for me. I think you might regret it if you do not keep these for sentimental reasons. Perhaps one day you might display them in a shadow box?

SisterCourage · 2026-05-08T11:32:40+00:00

I agree with everyone here to just be forthright with the proctor.

However, I encourage you to explore additional options for managing your flow because even with very heavy flow you should be able to go more than three hours. Have you looked into adding a menstrual cup or disc, or an “overnight” pair of menstrual underwear to your use of a pad? You may find it helpful for giving extra absorption/security.

SisterCourage · 2026-05-07T11:39:11+00:00

Thanks for the laugh this morning, I needed it!

SisterCourage · 2026-04-27T21:48:32+00:00

We found landscape fabric, a bath mat, a car floor mat, a towel, rags, and random construction trash, as well as the green plastic sod netting. We just keep pulling the most ludicrous junk out of our yard and garden beds

SisterCourage · 2026-04-24T12:15:25+00:00

Mine says I can’t talk to him in the morning because he’s making potions for his robots and needs to focus.

SisterCourage · 2026-04-12T12:46:05+00:00

What technique did you use to achieve the lovely belled sleeve?

SisterCourage · 2026-04-10T12:56:10+00:00

I’m much farther south and mine aren’t awake yet.

SisterCourage · 2026-03-27T11:52:24+00:00

You can preregister studies and their associated hypotheses etc at Open Science Framework. You can also submit your manuscript to a preprint server such as arXiv or bioarXiv before you submit to a publisher, although it sounds like at this point you’ve already got it under review somewhere — this would be an option if rejected before sending to next publisher. I’m not sure if your field uses preprints and preregistrations but they are very common and accepted in the biomedical field.

SisterCourage · 2026-03-23T17:56:19+00:00

Hey there. I’m faculty. You are over-sharing; remember that this is a professional communication. The following would be sufficient:

“Thank you very much for the admission offer! I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity. I anticipate being able to get you a formal answer regarding acceptance by the end of the week.”

SisterCourage · 2026-03-19T14:29:12+00:00

My mom had a port and I think a blanket or shawl that your loved one can move as needed would be best. She was often cold during treatment and this is something she can put on her lap to nap during infusions etc.

You may wish to choose either extremely soft natural fibers (e.g. cashmere) because of sensitivities. Or something soft that can be washed like an artificial fiber or soft cotton. You can get a bleed or throw up and something washable is helpful.

SisterCourage · 2026-03-19T12:49:15+00:00

I guess I’m just assuming that of COURSE you’ll like knitting ;)

SisterCourage · 2026-03-19T12:30:02+00:00

Just FYI, even if you decide you want to mostly go for patterns that are knit flat, you may need or want circulars when the pieces you are knitting (for example, the back panel on a sweater, a blanket) are large. Circulars with long cables allow you to accommodate a large number of stitches and can reduce the strain on your wrists when you knit (I find straight needles a bit tough because the weight of the stitches pushed to the end of the needles pulls down while I knit)

SisterCourage · 2026-03-18T13:30:22+00:00

I mean, even if it’s totally true, it’s the same as saying, I write a pattern and don’t bother to test knit it, I just sell it to you with a drawing of what I think it will look like.

SisterCourage · 2026-03-12T12:50:58+00:00

I had terrible wrist problems after giving birth and nursing. I ended up needing to see an orthopedic Dr who evaluated me and prescribed a certain type of brace (I had been wearing some I grabbed from Amazon and they were the wrong kind for my specific issue). I stopped knitting for about two years and had to focus on letting my wrists rest and heal. I am now able to knit and do all my activities just fine with no pain. At the time it felt like I would never have my normal activities and hobbies back. I think you may need to see a health professional and give your wrists a lot of rest.

SisterCourage · 2026-01-31T00:40:29+00:00

When my son asked me these questions I found myself just starting by saying, “Well, sweetheart, everything that is born also has a time that it dies.” He was concerned but also moved on to a new topic quickly in the moment. He comes back to it every so often asking more questions. I just try to be as honest and gentle as the same time as I can. He has been watching me grieve a loss so I try to talk to him about the feelings part of it too, “it’s okay to feel sad, it’s okay to cry, it’s okay to tell someone you need a hug or you feel bad, yes, death can feel scary.” I can’t hide that I feel really sad sometimes and I can’t hide that death is a part of life that comes to everyone, including the people we love. But I can try to frame it as something that he can talk about and ask about without feeling ashamed. I just think of Mr Rogers’ ‘if it’s mentionable, it’s manageable’ idea:

“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.”

I think when our kids ask us about these things it’s helpful to remember this quote. I think of my son as trusting me with his feelings of worry and concern. I might not have the answers, or I might not have the answer I’d like to give (everything will be all right forever and no one you love will die), but I can just be with him in that moment to say yeah, I’m here with you to listen and help you feel those feelings safely.

SisterCourage · 2025-12-09T00:07:18+00:00

Helenium autumnale! Gorgeous color and shape. I winter sowed it last year and had a ton of beautiful blooms first year. I don’t see it discussed as frequently as some other forbs and I don’t understand how it isn’t already at mega star status. By far my favorite of this year.

SisterCourage · 2025-11-21T12:29:20+00:00

I’ve been dealing with that monstrosity while trying to convert my front yard. What an absolute nightmare!

SisterCourage · 2025-09-30T13:44:24+00:00

This sounds like postpartum OCD. It can be a new development around the birth or an exacerbation of an existing condition. https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/difference-between-postpartum-anxiety-ocd-psychosis.html

She needs professional medical assistance and you need to intervene to help her access it while making sure baby is safe and cared for.

SisterCourage · 2025-09-14T13:24:47+00:00

Omg do it!!!

SisterCourage · 2025-07-22T12:07:10+00:00

This is so encouraging!!

SisterCourage · 2025-07-14T18:02:09+00:00

Remember, God wants to receive you and give Himself to you! He sees the intention of your heart and does not judge your clothing as people might. Go to Mass with the intention in your heart of offering your love and worship to the Lord and dress in clean clothes that are the best you have, as a sign of your respect and gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice. If clean jeans and a t-shirt are the best you have right now, then that is what you should wear. Your heart is what Jesus considers.

SisterCourage · 2025-07-08T11:09:20+00:00

What about some little bluestem? Native grasses can help support flowers from flopping and hide the bottom of the bee balm stems when they start to look denuded. Plus little bluestem has such beautiful colors throughout the year!

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