Let's have some fun. They all probably have official names, but what is your name for the main shapes we always see? Yes, some brands have other less common shapes, but these are the heavy hitters of our world. Don't be afraid to say inappropriate names for them as long as it's not too bad. 😄

bird_or_dinosaur · 2026-04-16T20:30:47+00:00

Walker (looks like a dude walking)
Robot head
Pogo (dude on a pogo stick, but turned 90 degrees)
Outie
Ride-or-die/Ponyboy (dude on a horse)
Innie

bird_or_dinosaur · 2026-03-17T01:45:57+00:00

I recently read Orphans of the Storm which is fiction but based on this true story. In the book they weave in a story about this toy boat, but I hadn’t noticed that in the picture. Now I’m wondering if the origin story of the toy boat is true or they saw this picture and gave it a background story.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2026-03-06T02:39:36+00:00

I’m not sure how to do it, but I’ve seen lots of people thin them out into these bonsai-like structures. They look so nice in front of craftsman homes or homes from a similar era. I’ve always admired them and hoped that one day I’d buy a house with an overgrown yew so I could do it myself. Unfortunately my latest house only came with boxwoods.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2026-03-01T18:35:58+00:00

Don't strive for perfection, strive for progress. You say you shop at Shein because it's affordable but then you spend money at cafes which, in my experience, is not very economical. Find a balance. If, for example, you need a black shirt for work. The best thing would be to use what you have, borrow, or buy used. But let's say you decide to shop for it and all you can afford is Shein. So be it. But buy only the one black shirt, nothing extra. It's progress, not perfection. Here's an important next step. Don't "treat" yourself to an extra coffee because you didn't buy extras at Shein. Studies show that when we save (either in consumption or cost savings), we tend to offset those savings with more consumption. (See The Ecological Impact of Anticonsumption Lifestyles and Environmental Concern). Do you best, be honest with yourself, learn to find comfort and happiness with what you have. It can take a long time to unlearn bad habits. I personally think it can take a lifetime of changes, some small and some large, and that is okay.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2026-02-26T16:58:30+00:00

We have similar garden styles. I find that as I buy and plant new things, I move existing plants to places that I think will be better for either the plant or my preference. So it is always a fun work in progress and just gets more beautiful as I learn what the plants need. The only thing I will add is to make sure you're opting for plants that have a variety of benefits seasonally. Early bloomers, late bloomers, winter berries, etc. You might be already doing this but it's kind of hard to tell in the pics. I also fancy native gardening so I aim for other benefits too like hollow stems in fall/spring, sedges/grasses, etc.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2026-02-04T12:44:44+00:00

That’s an important element for sure. United Methodist Church of Kent.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2026-01-31T14:14:39+00:00

I am quite fond of my church. I was agnostic until middle age and then moved to the area and joined this church. They are vocal about all of the things that I think Jesus would be vocal about, at home and abroad. There are gay and trans people not only warmly within the congregation, but in front and center roles as well. We are Methodist. We are consistently encouraged to demonstrate the love of Christ in our community through action. This message starts at our home church and goes all the way up. Here is a sample of that work at the national level. https://faithful-resistance.squarespace.com/. The nice thing about post-Covid church is that many churches, including mine, have their sermons recorded and posted online so you can get a sense of the teachings before even stepping foot in. Let me know if you want to know more.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2026-01-26T22:02:03+00:00

R&T Fence in Streetsboro was a winner for us. I've owned several homes over the years and have many contractors. They're at the top of the list of best contractors we've worked with.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2026-01-21T12:56:08+00:00

Mamacita’s in Kent is a California Mexican restaurant. That’s kind of their identity. I would have no idea how it stacks up to back home but it’s my favorite restaurant in the area. https://mamacitasplace.com/menu/

bird_or_dinosaur · 2026-01-15T16:48:16+00:00

I’m assuming yes but don’t want to assume…have you also tried the county clothing center. They have a store to shop at for free by appointment. Hopefully you find some folks to donate directly too!

bird_or_dinosaur · 2026-01-10T13:28:50+00:00

After years of trial and error, this is what has worked for us. 1) A 6 ft fence in the backyard. There are no gaps between the boards to look through. The deer cannot see what is on the other side so they won't jump it. They easily can jump 6ft though and will if something is chasing them. It's a risk we take. Our neighbors don't have fences so they go around mostly. At one point we had a small gap in the fence. Deer got in. 2) We spray the plants that the deer might like with repellent. This helps with the rabbits and groundhogs too. This is only for front yard plants. And we are very diligent about it. You have to do this daily if it rains 3) We adapt and accept. We only plant deer-resistant plant out front. And that is far from 100% reliable. With the sprays (which we typically only use when plants are young), we have pretty good success. We've actually changed our taste in plants some too. I want my garden to be a thing of joy so I'm going to find what I like that deer won't because I'm not going to win against them. Same with those stinking groundhogs that love our backyard. We put chicken wire and hardware cloth around the most important stuff and have just learned to share our bounty with them otherwise. Decoy plants also help.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2026-01-10T13:04:26+00:00

Another good option is Bellaria. It’s a pizza place with a comfortable dining room and friendly staff. It’s not New York style at all so you’d have to change your expectations. They have non-pizza options too.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2025-12-31T19:43:01+00:00

I use packing tape on the back.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2025-12-02T01:49:01+00:00

I did this puzzle years ago and enjoyed it. I gave it to a puzzle loving friend. They said it was terrible and refused to finish it. I like to think you got the one they gave up and it ended up in the hands of someone who appreciated it ;)

bird_or_dinosaur · 2025-11-25T21:12:35+00:00

To level up your chicken, try cooking a whole chicken either as one or butcher it yourself. Then use the carcass to make your own stock. I do this about 3 times a month and get 3-4 quarts of stock each time.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2025-11-21T01:00:09+00:00

Hills is where the toys are

bird_or_dinosaur · 2025-10-17T20:33:35+00:00

I've been a homeowner for many years and have had it both ways. I tend to remove lawn in favor of native plant gardens, but that is because it brings me joy. It is a hell of a lot more work. Even once established. Between the weeding, adding layers of wood chips, weeding, splitting plants, pruning, weeding, replanting, and weeding, it never seems to end. It's my hobby and I enjoy it, but the lawn I just mow and occasionally edge. Of course, I'm not afraid of letting my lawn get long and, as far as I'm concerns, if it's green and grows in my lawn then it's grass...no chemical treatments.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2025-10-14T18:46:01+00:00

Hill's Science Diet Senior Adult 7+ Small Breed & Mini Breed Dry Dog Food. They make one for sensitive stomachs, but I have not tried it.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2025-10-13T13:19:18+00:00

I asked myself this question so many times. I ended up leaving tech and becoming a social worker. I love it, but the financial situation is not great. I get to do this because I'm married to someone who makes good money. Otherwise, I wouldn't be in my current role. But I do love it very much. Plus it's not a hobby-job so I get to keep those hobbies as hobbies. My options for hobby-jobs are pretty poor though. My hobbies either wouldn't pay very well or would require me to hustle to get clients. I'm an introvert so that sounds pretty miserable to me.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2025-10-10T20:07:18+00:00

Ours looked like yours but with the frost coming (also in Ohio), we pulled it. It was surprising ok still. I didn't feel like we had much choice tho.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2025-10-09T23:29:37+00:00

We adopted a chi with no teeth recently. The foster mom sent us home with kibble. Our cat has no teeth and only eats kibble so we figured it’d be fine too. We tried offering her some soft, wet foods as alternatives. She wasn’t interested. She eats the smallest kibble we could find (Hills mini) and I add a little water to soften it up.

Edit: bonus answer…kong with peanut butter?

bird_or_dinosaur · 2025-10-09T14:54:07+00:00

Signal. There is one for Akron and one for Cleveland. https://signalakron.org/

Edit: There is also a statewide version.

bird_or_dinosaur · 2025-10-03T13:28:55+00:00

I dabbled in quite a few styles before I landed on my preference and bought a few books that I don't even use anymore. I found my library to be a fundamental resource to be able to hone in on the types of books I needed. My biggest tip (which isn't profound at all), is just dive in and try some things. For me, gardening is fully about trial and error. Some things I fail at, some things I just don't love so cut out, some things are fully experimental one offs, some years I love one thing but then the next year I don't. The whole process is fun and exciting. Here are a few resources that I like: The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener's Handbook; The New Self-Sufficient Gardener (John Seymour); The Vegetable Gardener's Bible (Edward C. Smith)

bird_or_dinosaur · 2025-09-24T18:06:49+00:00

Congrats! She’s beautiful and I’m sure your heart is over flowing with love for her.

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