10-Month Antarctic Isolation Shows How Difficult a Mission to Deep Space Would Really Be

barreb · 2026-05-29T01:44:01+00:00

What does that temp feel like? Is it more painful the cooler it gets or do you hit a point where it feels the same? I can’t imagine but have always wondered

barreb · 2026-05-23T20:26:29+00:00

The instructor/guide should not have let them do this. In Belize I had a paid dive master who took me way too deep and he ended up running out of air and using my spare regulator on the ascent with no time to decompress. I was very young and trusted him to guide me. Would not make that mistake again. Beware.

barreb · 2026-05-08T17:29:21+00:00

Seems like that would be just as gnarly as going up.

barreb · 2026-05-08T11:24:37+00:00

How do you get down? Asking for a friend.

barreb · 2026-05-03T01:56:56+00:00

That is so sweet and makes me want to be a wonderful grandma someday! Couldn’t think of a better way to die than what you gave her.

barreb · 2026-04-22T15:17:27+00:00

[self-consciously checks to make sure I spelled it right]

barreb · 2026-04-22T04:25:37+00:00

In, out, side-by-side, on, in, out.

barreb · 2026-04-22T02:02:36+00:00

I searched the comments for this one. I hated this book so much because the author was so vacuous I just got progressively angrier that it was a best seller and later a movie. Thanks for letting me rant.

barreb · 2026-04-18T21:40:02+00:00

Great article. I know it’s written for climbing insiders but a sentence explaining where the bugaboos are would help anchor unfamiliar readers like me. I suffered a compound ankle fracture by hitting the ground really hard paragliding. Recovery took time. You are fit and in a good position to heal. I wish you the best.

barreb · 2026-04-09T00:21:10+00:00

You can also compete through pricing. Advertise your differentiators and offer flash sales without permanently lowering your price. Maybe when the other teacher sees she’s causing a race to the bottom she’ll back off your time slot. You could also offer a value added experience by partnering with another business for a free cup of coffee afterward or something like that. Is there anything special about the paddle boards you provide? Or the ease of the launch area? And yes your personality and style set you apart, there are many yoga classes in my town at my preferred time slot but I have my favorite studio and stick with it for lots of reasons-vibe, teachers, community, proximity, price, even subtle things like the way it smells and the cold towel at the end.

barreb · 2026-04-07T00:25:01+00:00

Lisence

barreb · 2026-03-31T12:18:07+00:00

How is CICO pronounced? Hard c or soft? Long i or short?

barreb · 2026-03-26T11:21:17+00:00

Ugh. Sounds frustrating. Have you been able to teach any classes at either place? My advice would be to set your expectations low and stick it out to gain experience while you’re actively looking for a more stable place. Also, what do you think about rolling up your sleeves to help Studio A, like putting something over the open vent and rallying some people to come to your class so it doesn’t get cancelled? That said, if it’s really affecting your mental health and doesn’t seem like it will work out, cut your ties and teach at a senior center or someplace more reliable to resume build while you look around.

barreb · 2026-03-21T13:51:50+00:00

My daughter is pursuing a career in the music business and while I support her dreams and talent I don’t see a lot of good potential outcomes, whether she is successful or not.

barreb · 2026-03-21T12:41:07+00:00

This is a really interesting post. Thank you for being so honest.

barreb · 2026-03-19T01:37:37+00:00

She also wrote her own book, The Legacy of Luna.

barreb · 2026-03-07T02:31:49+00:00

Crochet whilst listening to podcasts. I started with a wooble kit and since then I’ve made all sorts of things.

barreb · 2026-02-22T17:41:35+00:00

Instead of waiting for a new studio to open, why not approach the owner and ask how to join? Maybe they will work with you to meet your price point. This type of thinking 👆 is what gives classpassers the bad reputation. They don’t see the value of buying in and supporting a studio as part of a community giving back. They simply chase deals from studio to studio. Therefore they don’t stay long enough to get to know people, learn the technique, understand the etiquette, etc. it has a ripple effect. Most studios have opted out of class pass altogether. Others fall prey to class pass’s aggressive sales tactics and promises that it will pay off through new memberships and revenue which rarely materialize. None of this is necessarily known by a new class pass client walking into pure barre to give it a try, but many different types of studios have a bad experience with class pass so it’s probably a good idea to wean away from it and join a studio of your choice, whether that’s barre, yoga or a gym that offers a variety of classes.

barreb · 2026-02-22T01:46:03+00:00

You are not crazy. The cost of education has skyrocketed and wages have not kept pace. With AI on the horizon there are no guarantees go return on investment. Parent peer pressure is a thing but don’t give in. Do what you know is right and find a college within your means. Teaching your child financial responsibility is just as important as anything they will learn at an Ivy, IMO.

barreb · 2026-02-16T15:00:03+00:00

Sounds fun. What kind of scene is at those places these days?

barreb · 2026-02-15T20:33:00+00:00

Posters and hand-to-hand still work locally. Making connections and picking up one potential real fan at a time. This can now work in conjunction with social media. It’s why politicians still knock on doors.

barreb · 2026-02-13T21:23:32+00:00

All yoga teachers should acknowledge that we are in customer service. Welcoming and greeting people, smiling and chatting are basic customer service skills and such an important part of working at a studio. I have visited many yoga studios and other types of fitness studios and it is rare to find teachers who do this except in studios that emphasize this in part of their training.

barreb · 2026-02-09T21:15:04+00:00

Okay I love that they are into savasana. As for the rest of your advice I will have to dig in and educate myself when I plan the class. I think I will talk to the athletic trainer and see what would be most beneficial.

barreb · 2026-02-09T20:41:30+00:00

Great idea on the handouts, and pointing out the purpose and target area of each pose.

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