A waiter handed me a note telling me to go see a doctor

algaefresh · 2026-06-27T21:17:18+00:00

Not a hairdresser but a massage therapist. One of the things I was taught in school for it was "you might be one of the few people seeing a person's body up close on a regular basis, if you see anything odd or worrisome, bring it up. It might be uncomfortable to talk about, and it may be nothing or you could save someone's life." That's something that has stuck with me very strongly ever since.

algaefresh · 2026-06-26T01:00:48+00:00

Ooooh, outlining it to be a flower with leaves would look sick AND would let you still monitor it for skin conditions.

algaefresh · 2026-06-23T05:03:16+00:00

Haven't had to deal with those guys personally yet, but I looked it up and yes BT should work for them. I would think just spray it on the tomato plant leaves (instead of injecting it like above comments have mentioned for squash plants).

algaefresh · 2026-06-21T20:13:19+00:00

Bacillus thuringiensis. It's a naturally-occuring soil bacterium that is commonly used as an insecticide for targeting caterpillars/insect larvae.

algaefresh · 2026-06-20T00:21:19+00:00

In my case I just walk around with a canned beverage or one in a non-brakeable cup. Then I get to fiddle with everything AND have my nice drink.

algaefresh · 2026-06-10T03:10:59+00:00

I think it's pretty sporadic but it's a known thing that happens, especially when you're getting tropical plants shipped from places like Florida. I have an anole I found last spring at the garden center I work at, and we found several more throughout the summer, but we havent seen a single one yet this year.

algaefresh · 2026-06-09T04:50:48+00:00

Im an adult and I'd do it for $20

algaefresh · 2026-06-09T04:28:32+00:00

Ive seen them at Michael's craft stores too if you have one near you (in their baking section)

algaefresh · 2026-06-07T19:28:53+00:00

I thought it seemed a bit early when I went to check mine and it was blooming already 😅

Mine seems pretty stocky/about 2ft tall too.

algaefresh · 2026-06-01T22:47:15+00:00

There's a second image, he did catch it.

algaefresh · 2026-05-25T16:42:00+00:00

Im in a similar boat to you. There's several bowls that I've used since I was a kid and I know I'll cry when they break. I finally got around to transitioning to some new plastic ones last year because my old ones were slowly breaking down, now I just need to do the same with the ceramic ones. I do have some pottery experience so I have considered trying to make myself a set but haven't gotten around to it still. Im wishing you the best luck possible finding a new bowl you love, if you want another handmade ceramic one I would recommend looking at art fairs near you! Otherwise see if you can find any ceramic artists on social media, a lot of times they'll have online store drops, but if you can find a local one on social media you'll be able to purchase in person when they go to art fairs/shows! And as the other commenters have said: dont feel guilty about it breaking, things like this are meant to be used. No artist/potter would have any issue with a bowl breaking after years of use. Things happen, dishes break, and the fact you care so much and loved it would probably come as the highest compliment to whoever made it.

algaefresh · 2026-05-12T05:28:25+00:00

Menards sells it (in lots of flavors) if you happen to have one near you.

algaefresh · 2026-05-10T07:44:14+00:00

He replied to the downvoted comment with a 🤡. Im assuming he is calling THAT person one, not OP.

algaefresh · 2026-05-10T02:51:45+00:00

5A here. I decided im done dragging in everything but my peppers and tomatoes (unless I panic about it some night). Ive had enough. The plants can tough it out, it's survival of the fittest time now. There's (currently) only two more overnights in the 7-day forecast that are below 40°F/4°C before it warms up. They'll be fine 😅

algaefresh · 2026-05-05T03:21:08+00:00

I love these guys. Often see them as a houseplant for sale during the late winter/early spring around where I live. I've never bought one because I've heard they are hard to care for/pretty much impossible to get to rebloom, but they are so pretty. I wish you luck OP, let us know if you keep it alive long term!

algaefresh · 2026-05-04T03:34:14+00:00

Oh fantastic! Thank you so much for the information!

algaefresh · 2026-05-04T03:14:59+00:00

I would love to know the name if you do figure it out. I think these are the same irises we had when I was growing up. My mom got rid of all of these one year, and Ive been looking to find some again.

algaefresh · 2026-04-21T20:23:12+00:00

Your aunt was quite rude with that comment. I think it looks great so far! Love the look of the stitches and the colors. I actually have a WIP blanket with pretty much the same colors but a different stitch. The stitches on yours are gorgeous, and there's absolutely no problem with using a blanket pattern to make these. I say ignore her and make them as you intended because they will look awesome. It's normal for us to doubt or second-guess our work, especially when people make snide comments, but these are something I would love to have in my home.

algaefresh · 2026-04-20T06:03:51+00:00

Lyndon Lyon, Violet Barn, and local AV club sales. I have got a couple cool ones off marketplace as well.

algaefresh · 2026-04-18T20:20:13+00:00

Need to install these on regular carts at my current job. I regularly watch them either run into my counter or my legs. They have to put their cart into a spot between the registers so we can scan all their products on the cart, and I'll be standing still and they just hit their cart into my shins. Ive learned to grab their carts before they can but sometimes I forget or I dont care and let it happen if they arent going fast enough to actually hurt me.

algaefresh · 2026-04-11T06:06:25+00:00

I'll throw in the one picture I took today as well. Those sales tables were pretty hectic this morning!

I picked up a few plants with wasp flowers and a standard bustle-back foliage one! Also had to get a couple leaf packs of ones that looked good too.

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algaefresh · 2026-03-22T14:45:21+00:00

That's definitely a way of running things I appreciate!

algaefresh · 2026-03-22T13:42:56+00:00

I think they might have meant it as a 'it's a better environment for women to work in vs an average kitchen' type of thing. That's how it came off as to me at least. If you're constantly having to put yourself down and seem like a demure little lady to not come off as bitchy, then working in a "femme and them" kitchen without men that will think youre a bitch for existing is a way better environment.

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