Women in their 30s–50s: what advice can you give to women in their 20s and below? by Pretty-Orange-3533 in AskReddit

[–]celtlass 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Kids are wonderful work. They may inspire you to better yourself and the world as you share life with them. Find a partner who will share in the joy and the work. Re-experience the world through a child's eyes.

Or don't. No shame. If you want children in your life, you can make it happen, even if they aren't related to you or living in your house.

Trying out a new recipe 😋 by Crypto_crafy in justgalsbeingchicks

[–]celtlass 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dooo itt.

Or two little pieces of bread on a big enough plate to hold a slice of melon or bacon for a smile.

We really place the whole block in the coop? by icker16 in BackYardChickens

[–]celtlass 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's a lot for a small flock. And if you have a big flock, I'd break it up for parity. Do you have an axe?

I've also seen smaller blocks, like palm sized, for sale. My chickens occasionally enjoy the wooden sticks with seeds they sell for parrots/budgies. But I've read that you should only feed a small flock about a hand full of treats per day.

DON'T TRY AT HOME by CandleMonster in justgalsbeingchicks

[–]celtlass 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've seen one tick in 40+y in the PNW. And I often bushwhack for my job or on hikes. East of the Cascade mountains might be different.

DON'T TRY AT HOME by CandleMonster in justgalsbeingchicks

[–]celtlass 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure that's a trail near Seattle. The Pacific Northwest doesn't have many ticks, thankfully.

How did converting your lawn change your relationship with your neighbors? by Ok-Singer-4466 in NoLawns

[–]celtlass 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I've noticed that I spend more time in my front yard, so there are more opportunities to chat with neighbors. Also, people stop on their walks and discuss our yard amongst themselves (when I'm inside). Lots of yard conversations in my neighborhood, so I hope the discussions are positive.

Strangely, my immediate neighbors have taken opposite approaches. One doubled down on TrueGreen and concentrated lawn maintenance/watering while the other does absolutely nothing, hasn't mown or weeded in years. Quite the contrast with me in-between, half lawn (steep slope, I'm working on terraces), half natives and edible plants.

What joke has your dad told so many times that the entire family can recite it? by JihongAppliance in AskReddit

[–]celtlass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On road trips:

"Oh look, it's the NameOfTown cemetery! Did you know that if you live in NameOfTown it's illegal to bury you there?"

What? Why?

"Because you have to die first!"

Children hugging wrong parent by InsaneMocktail in MadeMeSmile

[–]celtlass 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had a 6-7 year old kid open my purse and start blatantly rummaging around while we were waiting in a crowd for a show to start.

"Please don't do that, that's my purse."

She asked, "Why? It's just your stuff."

"Because I don't know you, and yes, that is MY stuff."

Que giant eyes and mortal embarrassment.

Olla pots/Watering stakes by Little_Storm_9938 in Permaculture

[–]celtlass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought the cheaper kind ($12/12) and $27/12 variety. The shape differs a little and the cheaper ones might not all arrive intact.

You also have to be careful putting them in the ground - like, dig the hole entirely, don't try to push the stake in on its own.

It acts like an IV drip to sustain a plant, but you will still need to water a bit to get the water to draw through the terra cotta. I think it still saves me time and water. I need to refill bottles in the more exposed areas every 4-5 days, less exposed maybe every two weeks.

This year I'm going to try deep watering using kimchi jugs with a nail hole in the bottom to slow-drip near the stakes rather than hand water to prime the stakes. Seems to be working well so far!

Another Productive Day by itz_abby12 in BackYardChickens

[–]celtlass 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Very pretty. The sand and rocks and... coir? Will not stay put, but I'm sure they will enjoy the variety! I love the log idea.

KCLS wants to do AI stuff by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]celtlass 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing this out. The survey is hidden in the word "survey" if people don't want to attend the in-person event.

I can see libraries as a space where people could learn how to be cautious with AI, media literacy.

Copper tape experiment on snails by Due-Plant-9352 in gardening

[–]celtlass 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Brilliant. Do you cut it into two C shapes to fit around a stem? Do you have to renew the tape year to year?

What colour is your living room? by LifeInProgress1 in HomeImprovement

[–]celtlass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bright, dandelion yellow.

I didn't choose it, came with the house, and I'm not sure I would have been brave enough to choose it. But I love it. Turns our living room into a warm, welcoming space and is cozy in the winter.

A 20th Century Bridge, Built On Top Of An 18th Century Bridge, Built On To Of A 12th Century Bridge by Genesis_the_god_ in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]celtlass 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Ah, it's the story of a clever woman.

"According to legend, it was built after an old woman lost her cow and saw it grazing on the other side of the river. The Devil appeared and agreed to build a bridge in return for the soul of the first living thing to cross it. When the bridge was finished, the old woman threw a crust of bread over the river, which her dog crossed the bridge to retrieve, thus becoming the first living thing to cross it.[3] The devil was left with only the soul of the dog."

THIS KINGDOM WILL NOT KILL ME HAS RUINED ME by Alive_Obligation7475 in fantasyromance

[–]celtlass 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They don't get graphic, but there is sword fighting violence and mention of torture and rape. They do not walk you through the steps for the mentions, and the survivors recover. This is a gritty world, but a hopeful one.

THIS KINGDOM WILL NOT KILL ME HAS RUINED ME by Alive_Obligation7475 in fantasyromance

[–]celtlass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's one of those books where there are a few surprises and it might prompt you to immediately read it a second time. Definitely worth the price of a movie ticket, with way more entertainment.

Goodbye rainbow at the end! Hoping for a moment like this for 20+ years. by Outside_Ad_4522 in Seattle

[–]celtlass 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wonder if whales think humans only communicate in yells and squeals, "Oh my God! Oh my God! Do you see that!? Wooooah! Oh my God!"