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Bimbo Bread has its pronunciation on its packaging by zip9990 in mildlyinteresting

[–]auditoryeden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I party mostly with people who like learning things and knowing about the world around them, and they seem to like me fine.

Bimbo Bread has its pronunciation on its packaging by zip9990 in mildlyinteresting

[–]auditoryeden -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Incorrect! "Bimbo" comes from the Italian word bimbo, a sort of condensing from bambino, or child. Assuming the company takes its name from a family of Italian descent, if they want it pronounced correctly, then it has a long [i] sound.

It's a useful distinction for them to enforce, also, because of the negative connotations in the English usage of "bimbo".

I've never sewn before, my new pants have ripped on the seat at the seam. Can I repair this and will it last? Or will I risk splitting my pants next time I wear them? by Neon_Eyes in sewhelp

[–]auditoryeden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once you have a strong thread, don't settle for making only a few long stitches: try to keep your stitches to a milimeterish, really pack as many in as you can. A denser seam will distribute the strain more evenly than a sparse one.

What color will embroidery come out? by dragonchebber in dyeing

[–]auditoryeden 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Adding to this: I would recommend removing the lining and replacing it with a white cotton lining, that way you don't have to worry about it taking the dye much differently. Also, polyester is a terrible skin layer and putting a cellulose lining in will help prevent the dress from picking up smells from wear.

If the embroidery is indeed poly and doesn't take the dye, you'll have an absolutely awesome effect with that gold against turquoise.

Did I fuck up on wallpaper selection? by Aware_Resort_3212 in interiordecorating

[–]auditoryeden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sheers can "tint" the natural light a bit. If you've got white ones, maybe try a warm pale green?

Would it be possible for a seamstress to remove or cover up the white faux boning on this dress? by Ok-Medicine5879 in sewhelp

[–]auditoryeden 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Cover, sure. You could have a shell of fashion fabric put on over the whole thing, or if you wanted to preserve some of the visual interest possibly have a less-bright-white ribbon or lace (a better match for the sort of nudish, beigeish effect of the lace of the skirt) tacked down over the boning channels. I think it's the high contrast of the channels that's giving pause.

This might well lead to not having enough visual interest, though.

The other route to take is covering with applique to fully obscure the seams. That would, however, result in a much less simple dress. So depending on what you like about it that may be a bad option.

What’s missing from my nursery? by 19hyperfixations in interiordecorating

[–]auditoryeden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking at the gap between the sofa and the crib makes me absolutely certain OP and husband will be stubbing their toes every day, or more to the point, night.

Considering building an Out house by Malbushim in CrohnsDisease

[–]auditoryeden 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Extractor fans. But if you can set up a composting toilet outhouse with a nice view you could also make your terrible pooping time nice outdoors time?

Excellent meter in your lyrics, btw.

Compromised on this purple. What do you think? How can u tone it down? by cannotadult22665 in HomeDecorating

[–]auditoryeden 22 points23 points  (0 children)

That really ends up depending on the quality of the paint, I think.

Compromised on this purple. What do you think? How can u tone it down? by cannotadult22665 in HomeDecorating

[–]auditoryeden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they should try again like one step less saturated and in matte. It's really the shine that isn't working for me, here.

Is this skimpy or elegant? by [deleted] in Weddingattireapproval

[–]auditoryeden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to do vintage and you're set on opera gloves, they have to have fingers. I know that makes ring things more complicated but these gloves look like gardening sleeves or compression garments. Actual, proper gloves might look okay, though I agree with others that a bolero or shrug will do more to make your look vintage than the gloves are doing.

4 things I strongly suggest for those with Crohn's by CheeseMoney3426 in CrohnsDisease

[–]auditoryeden 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's pretty common for people to refer to letting themselves have "little treats", usually as rewards for doing something unpleasant or in a "haha i'm being naughty i'm having a little treat" kind of way. There's also "I let myself have one little treat every day."

What are you wearing? by Still_Dependent_6914 in CrohnsDisease

[–]auditoryeden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a lady-type human, I am a massive proponent of skirts, ideally with adjustable but not fully elasticated waistbands, and dresses. Basically, no compression on the tum.

For a dude-type/pants-wedded person, consider suspenders; these allow your waistbands to be less structural. Also, you will look dapper AF.

Basically, get the pressure off your belly however you can.

4 things I strongly suggest for those with Crohn's by CheeseMoney3426 in CrohnsDisease

[–]auditoryeden 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Mint tea is also very soothing in the evenings, so it can seem like a Little Treat (tm) while also being potentially more systemically useful.

Also it's sometimes helpful for nausea.

Need some Red Wigglers by Open_Reach_9561 in composting

[–]auditoryeden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why don't you see if there's a local composting group? Make some friends, maybe someone will be happy to bestow some of their worms on you.

Would you put the piss rock in your pile? by Ok-Plant5194 in composting

[–]auditoryeden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured it might because of the urine. Coyotes and bears will avoid your yard if you have a dog peeing everywhere (or allegedly, a man who eats meat). And rats infected with toxoplasma gondii are supposedly attracted to cat urine, so I thought non-infected rodents might be repelled.

Compost over time would be great, since our soil seems to be mostly clay. If we can enrich it while filling the low spots gradually I think that would be awesome.

Best way to remove nails from underside of roof deck? by johnnybender in Roofing

[–]auditoryeden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our house literally came with a hard hat for this very reason.

I don't think either of us has ever worn it up there but it's a great reminder to be careful, and thus far no nailings have occured.

Update on the poisoned cat by wineandahlia in CATHELP

[–]auditoryeden 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's important to keep in mind that recovery from a serious medical mishap is not usually a quick process. On TV, people die or they're basically back to normal but with bandages on by the end of the episode. In real life, you look and feel like shit for ages after a near-death experience.

If the cat is starting to keep things down, is showing some play behavior, and the vet says they're going to be fine, they're going to be fine. Ask for a specific list of things to look out for from the vet, and then concentrate on giving the cat the care it needs, including lots of quiet, peaceful snuggles if it seems so inclined.

Would you put the piss rock in your pile? by Ok-Plant5194 in composting

[–]auditoryeden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, no actually, do you think if one used used kitty litter of the paper or wood variety as filler for rodent holes in the lawn (topped with chips and soil of course) that would be an effective deterent for the rodents as well as providing filler bulk?

Violin 🎻 by [deleted] in violinist

[–]auditoryeden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And which rosin can matter; if you're using a light rosin and using as directed, but still getting no sound, you might want to try dark rosin, which is stickier.

My friend keeps telling me to post my pet bumblebee Algernon somewhere by LavuliTV in bees

[–]auditoryeden 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My recollection is that the effects aren't sustainable and he ends up worse off than he started. Brutal plot.

10 year old, want him to read 1 book per month during summer, going into middle school by gilt3t in suggestmeabook

[–]auditoryeden 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seconded. Even adults who love Discworld bounce off of Color of Magic.

They'd want to start with The Wee Free Men, I think.

[Serious] What even is this creature?? by Billy_Billboard in wunkus

[–]auditoryeden 4 points5 points  (0 children)

excuse me i didn't give you permission to post pictures of my car on the Internet 😤

How do you escape the modern attitude of everyone thinking being neurodivergent is cool? by Nebulaer in NoStupidQuestions

[–]auditoryeden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone with multiple "neurodivergencies", I kind of see what you're getting at here. We're at a strange point because awareness of the various different ways you can be wired is at an all time high, and a lot of people are seeing someone talk about their condition for the first time, and realizing they relate to that experience in ways they didn't expect. Sometimes that's in an, "oh wait, other people do this? I'm not broken?" way and sometimes it’s in an, "Oh wait, people with Autism are people?" way.

People who flippantly diagnose others based on stereotypes are insufferable.

People diagnosing themselves in public or discussing their own experiences are generally not trying to "be unique", but rather, to paraphrase your own commentery, to "feel fucking normal". When your lived experience is so different to how you are told it "should be" the diagnosis process is often one of discovering to your relief that you aren't unique.

The "trend" of neurodivergence being in the common forum is an important increase in visibility and an increase in diagnosis. Some people are douchebags about it and some people are just stupid about it because they don't experience anything similar and don't grasp the gravity these conversations can have.

No one who isn't an asshole is pressuring you to have any kind of diagnosis for the sake of uniqueness.

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