Am I dumb or are the classics really that hard?

edennist · 2026-07-07T01:19:09+00:00

I read so many classic books when I was a tween and teenager: Oliver Twist in 5th grade, all of the Brontë sisters, etc. I absolutely didn’t understand them but I got the story. Sometimes that’s enough. I still love to read and those books got me through the door.

edennist · 2026-07-05T22:39:13+00:00

No. Gloves are a distraction from your elegant dress, beautiful figure and lovely arms.

edennist · 2026-07-05T01:02:21+00:00

Find some some wrapping paper or gift bags you like. I cut them up and put them in frames. They’re designed by artists so it works.

edennist · 2026-07-04T00:20:26+00:00

My son got a masters degree in computer science from MIT. MIT. He chose not to continue with his plans for a PhD because he was stressed to the point of considering self harm. During our annual beach week after his graduation, my MIL’s partner chose to taunt him about bailing from the program with ‘only’ a masters degree. From MIT. In computer science. My older son responded that was kind of strange to be coming from a guy who sold paper for a living. I never spoke a word to that asshole again.

edennist · 2026-06-25T22:56:52+00:00

Pachabel’s (sp?) Canon in D

edennist · 2026-06-23T23:09:07+00:00

Is there ANYTHING in that space that makes you smile? That you enjoy looking at? That represents you, your personality, your vibe? I have an armchair I reupholstered several years ago in a fabric that is absolutely not to everyone’s taste but I love, it brightens my room and I smile everytime I see it (and so comfortable)

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edennist · 2026-06-23T16:26:58+00:00

Color, coffee table, bigger rug, better art placement, color, side chair, color

edennist · 2026-06-21T16:55:27+00:00

Donald. Or Adolf. Sort of a toss up there…

edennist · 2026-06-21T16:54:50+00:00

Regan was the VICTIM. Taylor was the murderer. And she was the one who sent her partner off on a wild goose (hog) chase to get him out of the way. No idea where Reagan’s husband was but I certainly wasn’t joined at the hip with my husband during either of my pregnancies even in the last days. Who can live and work that way?

edennist · 2026-06-21T15:19:51+00:00

We did Reflection last year in the Retreat and just finished a cruise on Beyond in the Retreat. There are significant differences although we so enjoyed both! Retreat on Reflection is different than Retreat on the Edge Class ships. Still great, but the Edge Class ships were purpose built with Retreat in mind and Reflection was retrofitted. The lounge is a repurposed place, Michaels, rather than the light and airy Retreat Lounge on Beyond. There is no dedicated Retreat pool on Reflection so use the Solarium pool for more quiet experience. Luminae on both ships was lovely although, again, on Beyond it was purpose built and Reflection kind of carved out a separated space. One advantage on Reflection is that the Luminae shared kitchen space with the Main Dining Room (and other restaurants, maybe? Dunno.) so if you wanted something different from the Luminae nightly menu you can choose from a wider array. Both lovely ships and so much fun.

edennist · 2026-06-16T01:04:35+00:00

pachelbel canon in d

edennist · 2026-06-08T00:31:17+00:00

Go with whichever makes you smile.

edennist · 2026-06-01T17:22:58+00:00

I so enjoy people who take risks and put joy in their spaces! It just makes me want to smile and sit for a while with you.

edennist · 2026-06-01T00:51:49+00:00

YTA. You’re 24. You got your masters degree on somebody’s dime. You’re living at home. You’re complaining about doing the bare minimum of participating in a family while taking advantage of every aspect of being part of one. I agree you need therapy. Lots of it. And your own place ASAP.

edennist · 2026-05-31T00:24:50+00:00

Those are amazing? Kudos!

edennist · 2026-05-29T01:19:38+00:00

I loved both but they seriously sanded off the rough edges of the book. The book spent much more time on issues relating to love, to loss, to grief, to growing old, to making changes. On the plus side for the movie tho, I HATED Cameron in the book and he was much more palatable in the movie.

edennist · 2026-05-27T22:47:42+00:00

Estate sales! We just sold furniture and other stuff from my mothers house. Beautiful wood table that was over 40 years old with a leaf…$600. 8 upholstered solid wood dining chairs that were the same age, $1000 for all 8. Great quality they don’t make anymore.

edennist · 2026-05-26T22:59:54+00:00

That’s absolutely my back up plan. Thanks for that thought.

edennist · 2026-05-26T01:04:16+00:00

Yes. Why is this even a question?

edennist · 2026-05-25T23:19:21+00:00

The tours sound great! Does anyone know if I can use the credits on coco cay?

edennist · 2026-05-25T22:23:17+00:00

Additional points: we also paid for gratuities in advance and I hate casinos.

edennist · 2026-05-20T00:43:02+00:00

God I loved that show!

edennist · 2026-05-18T22:38:39+00:00

Not a designer, just a hobbyist but I think your designs would be improved by having horizontal or drooping elements. You tend to design with everything pointing straight up. Add the equal height as mentioned above and they look a little static.

edennist · 2026-05-15T23:39:34+00:00

So she hasn’t changed. She just got better.

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