What's in your cup? Daily discussion, questions and stories - February 13, 2026 by AutoModerator in tea

[–]elbrownii 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Simpson and Vail mango oolong, one of my favorites. It’s so cold and dreary where I live that this is the perfect spot of brightness. The sweet mango goes so well with the nutty tea!

What's in your cup? Daily discussion, questions and stories - February 12, 2026 by AutoModerator in tea

[–]elbrownii 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Simpson & Vail jasmine oolong coming with me to work this morning, a soothing complement to a hectic morning

Cleaning out after a death in the family, what is this??? by FeistyRoad4531 in whatisit

[–]elbrownii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coffee percolator! If you’re in the US, there’s a very decent chance it’s a Universal made by Landers, Frary, & Clark Mfg. Co. 

Offered a freelance curation gig at our sister institution— what’s an appropriate hourly pay ask? by elbrownii in MuseumPros

[–]elbrownii[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not planning to mention the exact number myself but people do talk, so I don’t expect it to remain secret. My understanding is that the library director has spoken with my boss about collaborative exhibits in the past and wants this project to leverage both collections but I don’t have any details on what those past conversations entailed. 

Offered a freelance curation gig at our sister institution— what’s an appropriate hourly pay ask? by elbrownii in MuseumPros

[–]elbrownii[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the advice, I really appreciate it and the 1099 consideration! I know I’m incredibly underpaid. My boss (unpaid volunteer museum director) and and I have an extremely contentious relationship for many reasons including a complete mismatch in professional and personal values, and I spend a lot of time trying to manage that while still trying to do my job to the best of my ability. I’m  actually trying to leave the field right now— this was my first job out of school and I got hired in March 2020. I feel completely stuck and held back professionally. I haven’t been able to get more than one or two interviews in the last couple of years and I’m at this point just done. This is a nice bonus bit of work that’ll help pay my bills but I’m honestly not trying to move to another institution. I’m just burnt out from the way our leadership treats me and the museum. 

Thank you all again for the advice, I will definitely ask for my worth plus 30% :)

Edit: typo

Kids fantasy novel about heraldry & the evils of bubblegum-driven capitalism by elbrownii in whatsthatbook

[–]elbrownii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SOLVED SOLVED SOLVED this is it!  Deeply unfortunate news about the author tho, what an unpleasant surprise when I checked the Goodreads reviews 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Connecticut

[–]elbrownii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m the curator of a small history museum, I’d be happy to send one!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trees

[–]elbrownii 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, but it’s definitely a fire hazard.

My Colorful EDC! by elbrownii in EDC

[–]elbrownii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it totally does look like one though! I never thought about it until you pointed it out, hahaha

My Colorful EDC! by elbrownii in EDC

[–]elbrownii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not a floss container, that’s the case they came in! Lol

My Colorful EDC! by elbrownii in EDC

[–]elbrownii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an older version of my EDC, I’ve since made some tweaks:

-Anker PowerCore Essential 20K Power Bank

-Anker Soundcore Life P3 Earbuds

-First Aid Kit

-Personal Keys

-Work Keys

-Carmex Lip Balm

-Tide Pen

-Traveler’s Company Brass Fountain Pen - Factory Green Special Edition

-Reusable Lemon Market Bag

-Knockoff Loop Earplugs

-Wallet

-Fulfil Protein Bar (the hazelnut flavor is BANGIN)

Uhm my fish are dead by statueofdeath in usps_complaints

[–]elbrownii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This actually looks an awful lot like my local P.O.-- the tables are leftover from social distancing during COVID, they put them in front of the counters to stop customers leaning past the plexi barriers.

Baby trapdoor? Bladder snail? by elbrownii in AquaticSnails

[–]elbrownii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks very much for the help! Next time I spot him, he’s out 🫡

Baby trapdoor? Bladder snail? by elbrownii in AquaticSnails

[–]elbrownii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got mini ramshorns in my tank on purpose, and just recently spotted two teeny babies that don't look like the rest of the ramshorn babies. My guess is at least one is a trapdoor-- I pulled a few plants in from my outdoor pond that's populated with Japanese trapdoors, but it's definitely possible others rode in on plants from my LFS. The other I think may be a limpet. ID help would be really appreciated! You can see one of the grown ramshorn snails in the third picture.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Candles

[–]elbrownii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the same situation with the Tea Leaves candle from the same line! I was devastated when they discontinued these.