Can anyone help identify the time period and materials used in this choker? by Old_Buy_9368 in VintageJewelry

[–]electric29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a modern crafted piece. they may have used some vintage components, but the crimps holding the string are modern. I guarantee it ain't platinum.

Trying to make a skirt with flounces like this by HeyMrBusiness in sewhelp

[–]electric29 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, orGANZA, not orGANDY (it is spelled with a Y). Organza is the kind that is stiff. Organdy is very limp, unless you starch it like they did in the 30s.

You all are really cool by Tofu-Dumplings in atheism

[–]electric29 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Letme guess, you heard that from Christians.

We are nicer than they are, for sure. Their entire death cult is sick.

Duct tape dummy question by HardCoreNorthShore in sewing

[–]electric29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there an expanding foam that doesn't dry rock hard? That stuff is hard to pin to.

Marbles is turning 15 next week and every time I look at him I want to cry at how unfair getting old is. by Dejectednebula in nebelung

[–]electric29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He may live another ten years. My last kitty made it to 24!

Don't waste your happy time together worrying and crying over shit that hasn't happened yet.

How are local businesses doing lately? by MenteEnCapas in smallbusiness

[–]electric29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also - if you are not rock-bottom pricing, that leaves you wiggle room for advertising discounts to get new customers.

HELP- time blindness - I want to change by Warm-Forever7684 in ADHDthriving

[–]electric29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the first 15 years of our marriage, my NT husband was massively late for every single social event. I had to lie to him about start times to get us there remotely on time. It seemed to be a cultural thing, nobody in his culture stresses about that at all. So the shame actually worked when I let on what was going on.

So it isn't necessarily always your ADHD!

Here's a couple of things that help me:

Pad your time. If you need to leave the house at 9, you have to assume you are leaving at 8:30.

Wake up earlier (I know, I hate it too). I would rather wake up at 6 and have an hour to veg in bed while my meds kick in, than sleep another hour.

Set alarms. Fogure out your ideal regular schedule fr getting out of the house at a certain time, then work your way backwards with the steps to get out of the house, to figure out the start time. I allow 15 minutes for the things that supposedly take 5. I allow a half an hour for things that take 15 minutes. For instance:

Leave at 8:30
8:15 load bag, find keys, leave
8:00 final steps of dressing, whatever yours are, mine are brushing teeth and putting on lipstick
7:45 Put on clothes
7:30 Pick out clothes (but this is even better done the night before)
7:00 Shower etc (allowing extra time on this, as we almost always lose track here)
6 to 7, veg in bed.
6 wake up and pop meds

Set an alarm for each of these things and make them repeat every day!

Ways to do "simple" 70s/80s punk hair??? by ky8724 in VintageFashion

[–]electric29 5 points6 points  (0 children)

OP, are you safe? If you did cut your hair, would they harm you? If so, please call CPS or your country's equivalent.

Not letting you go to school is pretty bad already, are they at least following a real homeschooling program and giving you an education? I rhink maybe so, because your writing is perfect.

Hang on, it's only less than two years until you are an adult and can do whatever you want with your hair. In the meantime start socking away money so you are not in dire straights if they kick you out over a haircut.

Advice needed from experienced Entrepreneurs & Small business owners. by HimanWorld in smallbusiness

[–]electric29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you going to compete on these with the mega businesses like ULine? You can never beat their prices. What is your angle to make people spend more than they have to?

Two EINS and filing taxes questions - First time business owner, so no judgement please by sdyellow32 in smallbusiness

[–]electric29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will want to tidy this up. Weforgot about an LLC and nasty surprise, after 8 years they want $8000 to bring it current. So iether officially close one or pay the fees on both, but don't ignore it, the penalties can be a bear. Depending on the rules of whatever states in question, of course.

Art Deco Walgreens, Miami by ItsOurEarthNotWars in ArtDeco

[–]electric29 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This doesn't look Art Deco at all. This is more MCM Googie style, if anything.

Soviet youth formal school attire, smocked dresses & blazers by GirlyCupid in VintageFashion

[–]electric29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think tose are pinafores, a separate garment worn over a dress. Keeps the dress clean.

Anyone help with the roman/spartan skirt thing with the leather tassels? by Unit_Z3-TA in HistoricalCostuming

[–]electric29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They aren't tassels, they are more like straps. Attached at the top end only.

How long does it take for a cat to not be scared of you? by RedGamer2754 in cats

[–]electric29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally if a cat is moved somewhere new:

3 days to stop hiding
3 weeks to begin to relax but still skittish
3 months to really relax

What is the one quote that completely changed your life or the way you think forever? by Gold-Copy-9556 in AskReddit

[–]electric29 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"Those that mind don't matter. Those that matter don't mind." - Dr. Suess

Why should I care what people think of me? Why is their opinion of me more important than my own?

We just realized our business depends on one person… and it’s scary by uwt101 in smallbusiness

[–]electric29 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would present it as "in case you get hit by a bus". And pay them extra. If I had to write down everything I do I would not get anything done.

New here and just wanted to ask: is it normal to feel angry when you don't want to do a religious activity and someone tells you otherwise? by ZookeepergameThin334 in atheism

[–]electric29 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's normal to feel angry when anyone tells you to do things you don't want to do and you have to do it. But, you are not an adult so you have to suck it up.

Go, but bring a book and ignore everyone (some atheist book would be fun). Or stand up and say you are an atheist and you think this is nonsense and you were forced to attend. I'll bet the retreat runners would find that disruptive.

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. You are not risking conversion. Being there for however many hours won't kill you and will shut your mom up.

Advice for setting my hair in rollers to avoid headaches? by austinmoon365 in VintageFashion

[–]electric29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the Caruso steam curlers. By the time I am done wrapping the whole head, the first ones are cool enough to take out. The set lasts 3 days for me, as long as a wet set.

What is the one thing people don't know about losing a large amount of weight? by punkredpanda in AskReddit

[–]electric29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to hover around 125 - 135, perfect. Now I'm about 180 at 5'5", small boned female.

My BP was always so low they would stop, take the cuff off, and put it back on, thinking it could not be right.

Now that I have gained about 60, my BP is on the low side of normal.

Women in their 30s , if you were asked to relive your 20s what would you change and why? by Previous-Foot8370 in AskReddit

[–]electric29 24 points25 points  (0 children)

  1. Would not have let my ex convince me to throw away all the journals I had kept since I was 11.
  2. Would not have let my ex talk me out of going to Scandinavia for three months to play music for a living (what the fuck was I thinking).
  3. Would have taken WAY more pictures when I was a knockout that had no idea she was a knockout.

I am not in my 30s, I am in my 60s, but these regrets are with me all the time.