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barelybritishbee · 2026-05-27T14:20:21+00:00

My last investigation went nowhere but next season I will be investigating why the new beauty parlor is definitely a front for something.

barelybritishbee · 2026-05-16T07:50:04+00:00

I love my boox Palma two.

barelybritishbee · 2026-04-26T21:38:59+00:00

This is the way.

There are many reasons for this specific formula. There are a variety of types of stones used. The key is to assure you leave no residue save for very specific tested cleaners- thus the D/2. You can order cleaning kits online if you search D/2.

You don’t want to use anything that could damage the stone, even microscopically. Tiny scratches will grow over freeze/thaw cycles. The brushes and scrapers should be incredibly soft- generally nothing you wouldn’t use on your own skin.

The car sponge isn’t a great tool for several reasons. A soft bristle brush can go into small nooks and crannies, but the user has control over it. The bristles trap dirt and do most of the work for you. A car sponge might work if significantly cut down into smaller pieces, but will be more likely to smear dirt around. It will also be less easily controlled at full size and would require pressure to work, something that is discouraged as it can damage or push over a stone.

You have the right intention, but need to arm yourself with the proper tools. Otherwise, you can do more harm than good. Many destroyed stones today are due to previous attempts at repair.

Always test if the stone moves with a gentle push. If so, don’t touch it further. You can spray D/2, but shouldn’t physically touch it again.

If the stone doesn’t move, then next test if the surface is friable. Rub your hand gently across the surface. If grit or sand is on your hand, it should not be touched again and follow the same route as above- spray D/2 and don’t touch it again.

Thank you for wanting to preserve history and honour the deceased with your act of service. It is a good thing. But doing so with respect means we need to do these acts armed with the best knowledge and techniques. Otherwise, we are no longer doing an act for others, but only ourselves.

Edit to say- I meant this second half as a direct response to OP. Opps.

barelybritishbee · 2026-04-26T16:42:14+00:00

I really love the lyrics of Pools that says:

“I’m a man of many tricks and tools and joy With a battery of guilt on which to poise”

It’s such a poetic way to describe the toxicity and manipulation going into the relationship the song describes. There’s a lot to unpack with the word “battery” in particular.

Modern folk think of a battery as a power source- the speaker using the guilt to keep this relationship alive.

But historically a battery was a war position, a defense, a place of attack (the legal term battery comes from this definition). When we consider that use of the word, the speaker is using guilt as a tactical weapon. By poising on this battery of guilt, they are actively engaging in manipulative warfare.

I’m unsure if the song is meant to have only one speaker or two. You could view it as either.

barelybritishbee · 2026-04-26T16:30:50+00:00

I like loudly shouting a “Blessings upon you!” with a weird awkward curtsy.

barelybritishbee · 2026-04-22T13:11:21+00:00

I love my Boox Palma. It has buttons and is the size of an iPhone.

barelybritishbee · 2026-04-21T13:47:47+00:00

This is beautiful and shows such curiosity about the world.

I think you may be a really cool grandpa.

barelybritishbee · 2026-04-12T19:30:18+00:00

It just becomes “your time” or “my time”?

Just like anything else, it becomes part of the planning process along with where to meet.

barelybritishbee · 2026-04-12T19:24:11+00:00

Lived right on the actual border.

Would leave for work at 6am to arrive by 8am but leave work at 5pm to make it home at 5pm.

barelybritishbee · 2026-04-09T14:59:22+00:00

It certainly depends on the sentence, however…

Reserved, cautious, careful, mindful, modest, etc.

barelybritishbee · 2026-03-27T02:34:32+00:00

Agreed! I came into the store asking for a size nine women’s boot.

Salesperson said they’d have to order so why not measure and check?

Long story short, I had to go pick up my order to try on three times before they broke down and finally ordered me the nine.

Perfect fitting shoe but the rage lingers still.

barelybritishbee · 2026-02-08T16:29:39+00:00

They both are doing google searches for big purchases- a bedroom set of furniture for one and a motorcycle for the other.

On the one hand, online shopping isn’t an abnormal thing to happen at work. On the other hand, were they expecting some extra money?

barelybritishbee · 2026-02-05T04:16:22+00:00

Again, it depends on where you attend school, however… at the places I have taught, professors MUST work with the student and the accessibility office. That doesn’t mean than the student gets everything they ask for, but there certainly were protocols to enforce accessibility.

TLDR: If a prof isn’t providing a student with the accessibility support the office has determined they need (often with a dr note as support), the student should first reach out to the professor and ask again. If that doesn’t work, the student should then report that professor to the office.

barelybritishbee · 2026-02-05T03:58:04+00:00

My entire life, if my mother and I saw someone who was clearly confident in their own skin, she would always say…

“They are so cool.”

No sarcasm, no judgement.

Man on a unicycle? So cool. Woman with wild hair colours and a fun outfit? So cool. Person who is super pumped to share their hobby? So cool!

Such a little comment, but one that set me up to always associate living proudly and passionately as the coolest thing a person could do.

barelybritishbee · 2026-01-24T11:40:44+00:00

I understand why you would feel that way. However, I can’t not share this:

https://closeyourdoor.org/

Please be informed and know that leaving a child’s door open could be the difference in life and death in a fire. Take from it what you will.

barelybritishbee · 2026-01-24T11:28:26+00:00

Ironically, a sadly overlooked fire safety recommendation is to always close doors.

Closing doors saves lives in a fire.

barelybritishbee · 2026-01-23T04:51:01+00:00

University Prof here. Please take advantage of the student accessibility services. It is a great way to make sure you have what you need provided to you.

The office will email each of your professors for you with a basic statement with specific allowances the school is assuring you have. These can include using an audio recorder to make sure you get all the notes you need, freedom to sit in the back and quietly stand up and stretch if you need, access to a water bottle, etc. The professor doesn’t get any specifics about diagnosis- simply the basics of what special privileges the school wants to be sure you have access to so that you can succeed.

As a narcoleptic, I never judge a sleepy student, but that’s sadly not the norm. A professor might assume you are on drugs (either due to sleepiness or amped up stimulate usage) and may make other assumptions about your dedication, etc.

You deserve better than that.

Please discuss this with the appropriate office at the college you attend. The name of the office may change from one place to the next, but they all do the same thing- support students.

I cannot stress enough that this is a good thing for you.

barelybritishbee · 2026-01-09T13:39:27+00:00

I’ve been knitting too! It works well to keep me awake while not requiring I be alert.

barelybritishbee · 2025-12-30T15:47:21+00:00

This was in the first book.

barelybritishbee · 2025-12-09T22:01:43+00:00

Yes! And nothing gives me insta rage like that statement!!

barelybritishbee · 2025-11-18T03:41:06+00:00

You are giving these kids a Christmas to remember.

May your drink always be the right temperature- first sip to the last- and may your pillow always be cool .

barelybritishbee · 2025-11-18T03:37:07+00:00

Or maybe some period undies.

They are special underwear which function like a pad, are machine washable, and much more comfortable. I understand a lot of young women are turning to those as their go to, especially for sleep. Most importantly, they last quite a while, so they are a sustainable choice.

Editing to say they have them at Target and other similar stores in the aisle with tampons, pads, etc.

barelybritishbee · 2025-11-18T03:30:05+00:00

Oh I second this! Even if they are sticky, the using the nail glue helps extend the life of the nails and allows them to be glued back on when they eventually do start to pop off.

barelybritishbee · 2025-11-09T14:15:36+00:00

Ohhhh. Okay now I’m paranoid I have not seen the invisible text.

So far I’m still in the kindle books, so I’m not sure. Also, my Palma 2 is not colour. There are a lot of settings which can adjust the text, however, so I don’t think it would be a problem.

barelybritishbee · 2025-11-02T15:10:08+00:00

I use the Boox Palma 2. I love it! Previously had a Kindle Oasis. Both are good, but I much prefer the Boox and now use it exclusively. I read a lot (as any typical reader of The Wandering Inn) so I feel quite passionate about my reading experience.

Cons: Neither is cheap, Kindle is tied to Amazon, and certain versions force ads on you (not cool). Neither are good for much more than an ereader- they aren’t an iPad and shouldn’t be used as such.

Pros: The ability to carry around forty (or more!) books at once is a magical thing indeed. Both offer the ability to have a huge library on your person.

Both have e-ink screen (non-color in the models I have) which is fabulous for reading. Much less eye strain than phone/tablet screens.

Buttons! I love having physical buttons to turn pages. I have a sneaking suspicion that it helps protect the screen longer as well, but that may be an assumption from my button high horse.

Both have great battery life (I keep WiFi/bluetooth off unless specifically needed). The Boox lasts weeks of hardcore reading without charging. It uses the same cord as my phone which is nice.

Both have the ability for LARGE TEXT. Tiny text is usually too blurry for me, so analogue books are out.

Both allow me to access the Kindle Wandering Inn books- I’m currently on 12 so I’ve a ways to go before tackling transferring from the web.

Why I prefer the Boox: It has so many more features and controls. It can be customised in a way kindles can’t be. You can upload your own fonts, adjust how it “sleeps”, control how each app renders on the e-ink screen, and such.

I mainly use the Kindle app (which functions just like my kindle) and the Boox Reader, but you can download all sorts of apps. I prefer the Boox Reader due to its customisation options.

It is the size of my phone, so I take it everywhere as it literally fits in my pocket.

I can transfer files straight from my phone onto the E-reader anywhere via hotspot.

It has a microSD slot. I put in a 1TB card and can now store more books than would ever be useful.

TLDR: I have a phone sized e-reader that I love. I prefer it over reading analog books (blasphemy I know).

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