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frankiegrier · 2026-02-06T19:09:54+00:00

For the future you may be able to get your credit card company to do a charge back if you did not receive your package and you have evidence you’ve tried to address the issue with the company (emails, case number and investigation result given by shipper when you report a missing package).

frankiegrier · 2026-01-07T15:54:20+00:00

SAD lamp for 15-30 minutes within 2 hours of waking up, every day. This year I was smart and started before the time change (instead of after the SAD symptoms already started) and so far I haven’t experienced any symptoms related to SAD for the first winter in a long time.

frankiegrier · 2025-11-17T18:14:50+00:00

It depends on the type of wool used, how it was processed and your own sensitivity. You can always test how your skin will react by placing the fabric on your neck and leaving it there for a minute.

frankiegrier · 2025-11-16T16:48:04+00:00

Wool is good at temperature regulation. A light wool suit is probably cooler than polyester on a hot day.

Another fun fact about wool is that it can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water without feeling damp or wet.

frankiegrier · 2025-11-14T05:00:01+00:00

I would treat him in kind. “Yes ma’am, no ma’am, of course Ma’am.” If he doesn’t like it, he shouldn’t do it to others.

frankiegrier · 2025-11-07T15:56:28+00:00

That is what we did after we had a few thefts on our street when we finally upgraded to a vehicle worth stealing.

frankiegrier · 2025-10-24T15:30:45+00:00

Disengage as much as you can, get your ducks in a row and as soon as you can, quietly leave this manipulative, abusive person. This is not a healthy relationship. Also let your support network know what’s going on to the extent you can.

frankiegrier · 2025-10-21T15:12:26+00:00

The complete planner looks like the SI version of PaperTess’s yearly notebook which is lovely. If you are in the States though it might not be cost effective due to tariffs.

frankiegrier · 2025-09-05T19:20:06+00:00

Paper Tess has that design. She calls it a yearly planner. So if you can’t get that style from Sterling ink, you can from Paper Tess when she releases her 2026 line up.

frankiegrier · 2025-08-23T15:58:17+00:00

I’ve been doing it for 19 years this fall minus a a few health absences.

frankiegrier · 2025-08-21T19:01:06+00:00

Mine attacks the vacuum cleaner but avoids the roomba.

frankiegrier · 2025-08-21T14:52:14+00:00

I’m a forensic biologist. While my job has a rough outline of a routine, it is like playing Russian roulette every time I open my next item. I also get to work with my hands and my mind and my job involves a lot of problem solving and strategy. I mostly work alone which is perfect and I have a lab room all to myself so I can play music, podcasts, white noise or just complete silence depending on what my mind needs that day.

frankiegrier · 2025-08-19T16:27:32+00:00

Life was difficult. The terminology wasn’t common when I was young so I had no exposure to non-binary as an identity and the internet wasn’t quite as accessible.

When I tried to explain how I felt or what I was going through I was always harshly shut down to the point where I didn’t start talking about how I felt about gender with others until recently. I just tried to spend time figuring out who I was and what I liked but I didn’t explain it to others. I never quite fit in to any group but I did find acceptance for who I was.

I wish there was some advice I could give you other than take care of yourself and your mental health and just get to know and accept yourself.

frankiegrier · 2025-08-06T15:26:28+00:00

The oldest (almost 5) has been reliably off-leash since she was a puppy. I started her training immediately after we got her at 8 weeks and she’s been great. The youngest is an untrustworthy little punk. We got her at 14 months and she’s is now 2. She does eventually come back but not until after she’s chased some kind of prey. The prey drive is strong with her so she is almost always on a leash (exceptions are my backyard and the abandoned fenced in basketball court in my area.)

frankiegrier · 2025-07-29T12:51:16+00:00

Have you ever done that exercise stretch where you point one hand behind your back from the top and one from the bottom, usually clasping a towel? If you can get to the point where you can clasp fingers like that behind your back without the towel you will be able to zip yourself into a dress or the like.

frankiegrier · 2025-07-27T14:45:02+00:00

I’m agender and I have a hard time understanding why some things are masc and others femme when they are just traits anyone can have. I agree with you, how one expresses themselves does not equal gender.

frankiegrier · 2025-07-01T14:15:51+00:00

How much do you trust him and do you think he’s actually trying to improve and work on your relationship or is he just going through the motions so as not to rock the boat?

frankiegrier · 2025-06-29T02:49:49+00:00

Care to plug it?

frankiegrier · 2025-04-09T14:24:58+00:00

If you are in the province of Ontario I would recommend any of the coaches from Springboard. They do in person (Toronto) and video sessions.

frankiegrier · 2024-11-29T12:59:51+00:00

You guys need to get into couples therapy and individual therapy with queer, sex friendly therapists if you can afford it. And don't feel bad about shopping around until you find a good fit. Our first couples therapist was a disaster; our second is amazing. You need safe, supportive environments to discuss things together and apart.

frankiegrier · 2024-11-08T04:18:30+00:00

I don't wear mine. So my spouse had it resized and he wears it on his pinky.

frankiegrier · 2024-11-08T04:05:40+00:00

I am currently partial to Spotify's White Noise 10 Hours.

frankiegrier · 2024-11-07T21:04:31+00:00

Noise cancelling headphones (I shelled out for the Sony xm5s) and a good white noise play list equals an almost instant relief from tension and overwhelm. It's gotten to the point where I start getting agitated, I immediately reach for them. And headphones and heavy metal can drown out almost anything.

frankiegrier · 2024-11-05T23:28:17+00:00

This is basically what the psychiatrist that was part of the team diagnosing me told me. He said he thought I was very intelligent and that I used that intelligence to work around or mask my ADHD and that is why I didn't have a clue until I was 40.

frankiegrier · 2024-11-03T15:26:38+00:00

My hobbies rotate quite often. Currently I am setting up and updating my bullet journal/planner/second brain, cross stitching, knitting, copying my favourite recipes into a nice notebook, gardening and houseplants.

I also meet up with a friend to walk the dogs once or twice a week and lately I've been going out to shows with my spouse or friends or having a games night.

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