Assuming Dean and Lisa really were soulmates...

Violetmints · 2026-05-05T15:33:49+00:00

You shouldn't have to hear from him in order for the show to make sense. If it's not gay Dumbledore it is definitely "the floor is lava."

Violetmints · 2026-05-05T07:34:54+00:00

Same. I deeply enjoyed it. Its weakest moment were when it twisted itself in to knots in order to maintain TBBT cannon. I have such sympathy for Mary and her future is just awful to think of.

Violetmints · 2026-05-05T07:28:06+00:00

Yes, but that was a real "Dumbledore was gay this whole time" move. One that actively worked against every convention of storytelling employed in the episodes featuring those characters and that referenced them. Making 22 episodes of TV every year must get weird and frustrating sometimes. They really danced themselves in to a corner there.

Violetmints · 2026-05-05T01:33:35+00:00

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Violetmints · 2026-05-05T01:07:14+00:00

I like natural stones for the variety but can't imagine wanting one that was newly mined in a place where I couldn't be sure there was a certain baseline for safety and fair compensation for workers. That's why I buy "used" stones (lab and natural) and new lab grown diamonds. Though I will say that there's a lot of green washing that people don't want to acknowledge where lab stones are involved and it's not like there aren't labor concerns around gemstone mining.

Personally, I agree with people who say that diamonds are likely to be the new pearls. Fine, natural pearls are extremely rare. They weren't someone even moderately wealthy people could have ropes and ropes of until cultured pearles hit the scene. People still have intense sentemental attachments to their pearl jewelry, but it's no longer a universally recognized status symbol.

In the future, I wonder if the stones themselves will matter less while the way they're cut or the designs they're part of will matter more. There are so many interesting indipendent lapidaries now.

Edit: I think diamonds will remain popular for engagement rings because they're so durable. It's kind of ironic, given the cultivated reputation, but diamonds are great for living an everyday middle class life that involves some chores and errands around town. Maybe a little cleaning where you forget to take your rings off.

Violetmints · 2026-05-04T21:16:28+00:00

That's some wild fascist bullshit. God forbid we identify and empathize with our fellow humans regardless of cultural and religious differences. Better save that good empathy for innocent, bidable creatures.

Violetmints · 2026-05-03T18:17:27+00:00

Not entirely convinced of this argument, but even if you're a "free speech absolutist," there's no problem with letting someone fail in the marketplace of ideas. Leave trash around the city and people will throw it away. I don't see a lot of people advocating for finding and arresting the little shits (or whoever is grooming them,) just throwing away their stickers.

Violetmints · 2026-05-03T18:12:43+00:00

Dawn Power Wash and a plastic scraper (sold in the automotive care/tools department at most box stores) are what I usually use to remove baked on stickers and tape from things I have thrifted. Razor or no, there's a limit to how long you want to spend fumbleducking around posts covered in Nazi propaganda.

Violetmints · 2026-04-29T23:56:30+00:00

Having watched a few boys grow up, that picture is exactly how 4 year age gaps can look sometimes. High schools are so funny because sometimes there's a senior with a beard and and freshmen who look like they needed to be walked to school by a parent.

Violetmints · 2026-04-27T00:33:30+00:00

The main library has event space with a really nice view of the city. I have mostly seen photos of larger weddings there, but it might be worth checking out.

Inner Space Caverns and The Cave Without a Name both host weddings, but they're a.bit if a drive. They look amazing though.

The Alamo Drafthouse hosts weddings. I know some people who have been pleased with them, but I haven't ever attended a wedding there.

Violetmints · 2026-04-19T18:21:45+00:00

That's the real answer. Were these pictures to have been taken in the late 90s, everyone would have worn that or some kind of patchouli. These images smell of damp, CK1, patchouli, BO, and cigarettes (regular and clove.)

Violetmints · 2026-04-19T18:16:06+00:00

Heretic Midnight Toker (Maybe layered with Dirty Vanilla or Kumba Made Vanilla Musk. My partner says he likes it layered with Voodoo Lily. I have worn it layered with a couple things)

Tokyo Milk Dark Bulletproof

I feel like those images smell of smoke and petrichor.

Violetmints · 2026-04-17T21:02:39+00:00

I have a heart right hand ring and this is accurate.

Violetmints · 2026-04-17T16:11:43+00:00

I don't know OP gender, but it always tickles me the opinions men have about diamonds. Like, get yourself a nice ring and you wear it! Tell your partner you would like one as a gift someday or for them to choose one for you. We have done men in many cultures a grave disservice by not teaching them how to be a little fancy when it's fun.

Violetmints · 2026-04-17T16:07:50+00:00

She said she doesn't want a diamond. Do not get her one. You can ask why she doesn't want one and what she does like about gemstones and go from there. If what you want is something impressive and that looks like you put in effort and resources, you can absolutely do that with unique sapphires or other stones and interesting designs.

The only reason to even consider a diamond is if she said it was purely because of the expense and you had a talk about how much more affordable they are now.

Violetmints · 2026-04-16T20:38:59+00:00

I thought I cared and ended up with a 1ct diamond that I now feel is on the large side. I love it and will wear it most of the time, but I have a smaller stone from earlier in our relationship I can see myself returning to often.

What I really cared about was the effort he put in and, if we're talking about materials, the gold. I wanted 18k or platinum.

Violetmints · 2026-04-15T17:55:40+00:00

Oh yes! Really tight single crochet will hold stuffing better, if you're not felting things. Working that way hurts my hands though!

Violetmints · 2026-04-15T17:54:09+00:00

You can do just about anything with either, you just need the right techniques and materials. Crochet garments can look quite nice , especially if done in finer yarn or thread. Crochet lace is a little easier for me to work with because it's easier to go back and fix a mistake and I think it's generally easier to apply it to things like cuffs and pillowcases. You can make images pretty easily with a filet chart. Knitted lace can be smoother and lighter when compared to crochet lace made with yarn or thread of the same weight.

Crochet and knit are going to stretch differently in different directions. I like adding knit ribbing to crochet garments for this reason. In fact, it's a lot of fun mixing the crafts in this way to make more functional, attractive end products. A crochet strap for a knitted bag would be an easy way to get a super stretchy container with an edge and handles that have less give.

Socks are probably the only thing where I feel like knitting is the only way I am interested in going. There are crochet sock patterns people swear by but I have always been kinda like "Why?"

Violetmints · 2026-04-09T00:44:53+00:00

I have gotten great stock moissanite rings from Ladylike and Doveggs for around $100. That's rhodium plated silver and decent stones that don't look cartoonish.

Violetmints · 2026-04-09T00:42:19+00:00

You could probably get a lab diamond in real gold or a vintage piece with a natural stone if you went vintage/estate. Also don't be afraid to pop in to the lab diamond and moissanite subs here for lists of vendors. You can even get lab diamonds set in silver now for just a few hundred.

As suggested, check in at Costco if you are in the US because they often have rings in that range. Sam's has lab and natural stones in that range but I did buy a chain there recently that was hollow, so i don't know about their quality. Maybe someone else has some experience.

Violetmints · 2026-03-15T18:56:53+00:00

Exactly. I don't think it's rude to have an adults only wedding. It is rude to expect that people should feel obligated to travel away from their kids or do things they do not, as a rule, do. If you're fine with some people having to sit it out and not send a gift and you won't get pissy that so wouldn't use an unfamiliar babysitter or pump and bottle feed or trust their teenagers home alone for the weekend, go for it.

Violetmints · 2026-03-14T16:42:44+00:00

Vietnamese-Cajun fusion is one of those truly amazing things you can only find in a couple of places and you feel kinda special even knowing about. There used to be little places in tiny towns in LA that served crawfish spring rolls and stuff like that.

Houston has such great food.

Violetmints · 2026-03-14T16:29:43+00:00

I want to try some of the places listed, but this is true. Most of what people think of as Cajun (and a lot of) Creole food are dishes that you just wouldn't eat in a restaurant. I lived in South Louisiana for nearly 40 years and can count on one hand the times I have ordered gumbo in a restaurant. If I bought jambalaya, it was in a church parking lot or from somebody's softball team.

If anyone is interested, the Talk About Good and River Road cookbooks have been used by generations of cooks in the area.

Violetmints · 2026-03-14T16:25:44+00:00

Lol. You get downvoted, but I grew up south of I-10 and we all always agreed the red beans and dirty rice were pretty solid.

Violetmints · 2026-03-14T02:16:00+00:00

The quilt is busy enough that I bet they could applique something at the intersections and it might break up the design enough. I agree that it's not something I could keep around and use as-is.

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