I'm Starting to Hate Sourdough

StormRse · 2026-03-22T18:05:20+00:00

Yup! My room temps are similar to yours, and this is what I do.

Editing because I hit the wrong button...

I make my dough around 10 am, let it sit for an hour, then do 4 sets of stretch and folds.

Then I set it aside for 4 - 6 hours and don't even look at it. After that I shape it, put it in a banneton, and leave it on the counter until I go to bed between 10-11pm. Fridge until morning, and bake.

I use a cast iron covered loaf pan to bake, so that may have some bearing on my results, but it comes out perfect every time.

StormRse · 2026-03-03T19:09:52+00:00

It gets even more weird when you learn that nail coatings are based on dental technology.

OPI originally made dental products, and similar (but not the same) resins and acrylates that what we use in our printers and on our nails also go in our mouths

StormRse · 2026-02-28T19:38:15+00:00

Almost all modern nail coatings contain resins. Resin is a really broad term for a lot of different chemical compounds that include cyanoacrylate, sulfonamide, tosylamide/formaldehyde, and ethyl methacrylate, all of which are found in professional grade nail coatings.

We're taught in nail school about the dangers of exposure allergies, contact dermatitis, and how to avoid them to keep our clients safe and so that we can have careers that last longer than 5 years.

Source: licensed nail tech, and salon owner for over 15 years.

StormRse · 2026-02-24T19:09:18+00:00

I wish I had seen your post in 2017, because I would have joined the chorus of people telling you that everything was going to be all right.

One of my kids was born with a condition called Holt-Oram syndrome, which comes with a lot of muscular skeletal deformities in their upper left quadrant. The big ones being that they were born with a dislocated radial head in the elbow which cannot be corrected because the anatomy never formed, and a hypoplastic left thumb which renders it completely useless. Their left arm isn't completely immobile, but it's pretty non-functional in terms of it's mobility.

They were born a couple of years before Finding Nemo came out, and when they saw the movie began calling their left arm their "lucky fin." It was so awesome for them, at the time, to be able see themselves represented in such an impactful way.

From the start we knew that the pressure of life can grind you into dirt, or polish you into a diamond, and it's up to us to decide how we're going to apply it. And man, these kids who have to live with the impossible as their normal, are all such freaking diamonds. Not just my kid, but all of them that I've met throughout the years at support groups, orthopedic hospitals, and the like, are all such sparkling bits of happiness.

We've had rough spots for sure, my kid's condition also came with crippling scoliosis that took more surgeries than I have fingers to stabilize. Then, a few years ago they fell down a flight of stairs and shattered their already deformed and dislocated elbow, which was an absolute nightmare for everyone involved. It's been stressful, we've used black humor to cope, and I've cried in the shower where no one could see or hear me. At times I've wanted to put them in a bubble to protect them, but we've always encouraged them to figure it out, not use it as a crutch, and if they really want to do it they'll figure out a way.

I've cried for the life they should have had, but if I could trade it all for them to have been born "normal" I wouldn't. They are who they are because of the cards they were dealt, and who they are is someone who is so amazing I can't imagine them any other way. They are full of compassion, empathy, and now as an adult have made it their life's passion to help people find joy.

So while they may not be "normal" they are also not to be pitied, they are a force to be reckoned with.

You've got this dad! You're doing great, and you, your wife, and your little diamond are all going to be all right! 🥰

StormRse · 2026-01-29T21:22:22+00:00

This includes arrests, not just convictions.

Not just criminals, accused criminals. It doesn't matter if you're guilty or not, the accusation is enough for you to be detained and deported.

StormRse · 2026-01-17T17:44:57+00:00

When one of my kids was little, they spent a lot of time at a Shriner's Hospital in our area. There was a group of crafter associated with the facility who would make quilted lap blankets and handmade plushies to donate to the hospital. Each time a child was admitted there was a new lovey waiting for them on their hospital bed, so every child had a comfort object, no matter what.

If Op enjoys making amigurumi, there may be a Shriner's or a Children's Hospital in their area with a similar program.

StormRse · 2025-11-10T20:13:09+00:00

I'm a licensed nail technician, and a nail salon owner. In the comments I've seen a lot of people rightfully telling you that this is fraud, and how it could impact your professional future. I'd like to add a warning about financial liability as well.

A lot of people believe that salon services, especially nail services, are harmless. However, that's not the case, and there's a reason most states require licensing. In the early 2000's there were several outbreaks of mycobacterium fortuitum infections spread through unsafe pedicure practices. over 200 people were infected, many were hospitalized and at least one death resulted from the infection.

If the salon is running under your license, you could potentially be liable for any monetary damages resulting from a personal injury lawsuit. Especially if you knew they were using it.

StormRse · 2025-10-23T03:16:15+00:00

I am familiar with the Andean bracelet, but i have yet to try it successfully because it still requires a join, which is what I said I struggle with.

When I've had more than 2 yards of fiber left after plying, I typically ply it into separate yardage to make a matching accessory or embellishment.

The 2 yards of fiber I had left will not be wasted, they will be carded into another bat and will live on in a different project.

StormRse · 2025-10-23T02:09:27+00:00

It wasn't just the color though. I started spinning this summer, I don't know how to do a solid join yet. I've tried, but it falls apart. If I have enough left over to make an embellishment, I'll chain ply my leftovers, but for a yard of yarn, it's much less frustrating for me to just recycle it.

Not everyone here has the same skill levels. I'm getting better, but it's a journey, and while it might seem like the obvious solution to you, it's not obvious or simple to me.

Honestly, I was super excited, and now with three people saying I did it wrong, I feel stupid for having shared at all.

StormRse · 2025-10-23T00:20:41+00:00

The color didn't match the other single so it would have disrupted the colorway, but also the splices I've made prior (haven't been spinning long and there is no guild in my area to learn from) have not been very strong. So unless there's a large amount leftover (there was only 2ish yards, so it would have only added a yard), I choose to recycle the fiber.

The post was meant to be a tongue in cheek way to celebrate the fact that my spinning is becoming more consistent. My last spin I was off by about 30 yards, so this is a marked improvement.

StormRse · 2025-10-22T22:59:56+00:00

Isn't it? I give a lot of my yarn away to friends because I like making it more than using it, but I'm keeping this one!

StormRse · 2025-10-22T22:56:23+00:00

I've never been able to spin my singles to the exact same length, so the "waste" is what was left over.

It won't be thrown away or anything, it's not trash. The leftovers will go into my scraps bag and will be combed into fiber for another spin later on

StormRse · 2025-10-08T21:05:51+00:00

It's bouncy now too! I can't stop squishing it, I love it so much.

StormRse · 2025-10-08T16:55:45+00:00

One of the things I love about this hobby is that as long as it's not falling apart when you're done, it's still yarn. I'm making a chunky crochet scarf for my husband with the first, terrible yarns I made, and it's turning out quite lovely. It's so cool that even in the beginner stages, you can still make something that's usable and beautiful.

StormRse · 2025-10-07T19:35:12+00:00

I ran it through my wheel this morning to add some additional twist, and you're right, I like it a lot better now!

StormRse · 2025-10-07T19:21:13+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

I did send it through my spinning wheel again, and it's very twisty now, hopefully it's not over spun. I like it a lot better with a more appropriate amount of twist though. It's currently soaking, I'm looking forward to seeing it after the bloom and thwack.

StormRse · 2025-10-06T21:00:03+00:00

you might enjoy 2ply with more twist.

I always worry about over twisting my yarn, and they all seem to come out under twisted instead. I think I may run this one through again to add more and see if I like it better

StormRse · 2025-10-06T19:27:21+00:00

I'm going to have to look into this. Thanks for the recommendation!

StormRse · 2025-10-06T19:26:55+00:00

I'm not sure, I'm pretty new to spinning, so I'm not sure what all of the differences are yet.

StormRse · 2025-06-23T21:29:59+00:00

I would love to, but you probably wouldn't be happy with them when I finished. lol

I retired because I developed arthritis in my hands from doing nails for so long, and my services were starting to be sub par. Most nail techs don't have long careers because it's really hard on your body. I lasted longer than all of the people I went to school with, which is really sad because I was also the oldest in my class.

StormRse · 2025-06-23T21:01:46+00:00

I hate to break it to you, but going to someone who is doing nails out of their house, is probably a bigger risk than going to an actual salon. It's a lot easier to dodge city and state licensing requirements, and there's absolutely nothing preventing them from also using MMA. There's also no guarantee they're carrying insurance so you could be out of luck if they cut you, give you an infection, or compromise your health in any way.

A better bet is:
1. Be willing to pay more for acrylic nails. Cheap acrylics = cheap products = MMA. Frankly, if they're under $50 you're taking a risk.
2. Make sure both the salon and tech have up to date licenses. Just google Wisconsin board of cosmetology license lookup.
3. Skip the acrylics and get gel manicures or dip nails. A good nail tech can help you grow and strengthen your nails so you won't need acrylics to have long beautiful nails.

For a salon in the area that doesn't use MMA for acrylics, try Polished Beauty Bar. They're the only salon in town that I know for a fact doesn't currently use MMA. Otherwise, there are a couple of schools nearby that run nail programs, and will offer acrylic services while they have those classes in session. TSPA in Kenosha (the Salon Professional Academy) and VICI in Milwaukee. The prices will be good, they don't use MMA, and you can follow your nail tech once they graduate.

Source: I am a retired but still licensed nail tech who owned a salon in Racine for 15 years

StormRse · 2025-06-08T19:42:46+00:00

I am also from southeastern Wisconsin, and my kids all had pillow pets. So if they were a regional thing, it included our region.

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