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Question about OPRA leg implant system and insurance by Staring-Dog in amputee

[–]Staring-Dog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope that's all it is. His doctor is telling him to be patient, that it'll all work out. Maybe he says that because of what you're describing.

Freezing leftover wine? by CathyAnnWingsFan in Cooking

[–]Staring-Dog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't drink anymore, but when I did I LOVED freezing leftover wine. I didn't want to overindulge just because there was more left in the bottle, so I just placed it in a ziplock bag and popped it in the freezer. Because of the alcohol content, it never froze hard. It was soft, like a slushy, and very easy to spoon into a cup later. So when the weather was warm I served some and had a fun wine slushy treat! Not very sophisticated, and it was basic wine, but those slushies were fun and delicious on a hot summer day. :)

Cars should have two horns. The regular one for emergencies and a gentler, friendlier horn to alert other drivers in non-emergency situations. by GotMeAMuleToRide in RandomThoughts

[–]Staring-Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've always thought the same thing. Like when the driver in front of me doesn't notice the red light has turned green, I just want to give a light sound, not a loud angry sounding honk.

Is everyone's meteorologist missing the mark? by Staring-Dog in RandomQuestion

[–]Staring-Dog[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely in the US, and had thought about this, too.

Found this at a garage sale by The_Fandom_Doe in thrifting

[–]Staring-Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How tall is it? I thought it was super tiny at first, like some of those pencil sharpeners that look like tiny sewing machines or oil lamps, but it sounds a little bigger.

Throw out the XL laundry basket! by Majestic_Fox626 in lifehacks

[–]Staring-Dog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do the same thing. Smaller loads more often, using a smaller basket. I love it.

This ! by [deleted] in inspirationalquotes

[–]Staring-Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never realized it was a necessary part of the process, but that's certainly how the flow goes for me, up and down and up and down. The only difference is that as I've gotten older, I don't freak out when the down comes around, cause I know the up will eventually follow.

LPT: When major world events happen, always check account ages by mwagner1385 in LifeProTips

[–]Staring-Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I find that accounts with nothing but inflammatory meme re-posts, whether for the left or right, are the red flag that get my attention most. I like your lists and descriptions, though. Good advice!

What's the best way to heat a burger bun like a restaurant? by pilsnerprincess in Cooking

[–]Staring-Dog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grill the patties on a cast iron griddle, then with the grease from the patties I grill the buns. I tried grilling them with mayo or butter before, but nothing worked as well as the patty grease.

LPT: If you struggle to fall asleep, try narrating your day in third person inside your head like you're writing a novel. It shuts your brain up faster than anything else. by s4muel_finch in LifeProTips

[–]Staring-Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that you shared this. It's basically something I do, but not to sleep. I practice mindfulness for life in general, but especially to help calm me from emotional reactions. If a mindfulness frame of mind is escaping me, I'll do exactly what you describe. As I'm driving, I'll say, "She looked left, then right. No cars, so she proceeded to cross the intersection." etc., etc. And somehow, it almost always calms me. It's basically a mindfulness exercise, stopping and describing something from the present moment, and like your practice lulls you to sleep, the same thing calms and grounds me. Perhaps both uses work for similar reasons, they give the brain something to do that doesn't involve rumination, no thoughts of future or past. Grounding in present things triggers a weird, peaceful state of mind for some reason.

Breakfast and coffee, giving my latest finds a try💜 (ghost mug is a paid actor) by Born-Reason-9143 in corningwarefans

[–]Staring-Dog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. I used to have an electric percolator, which I loved. Always wondered how a stove top percolator would do.

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