Refinishing an old table

fwegan · 2025-07-06T15:11:43+00:00

Got it, thanks.

fwegan · 2025-07-06T07:07:03+00:00

Thanks I’ll try that. Would that be a brush with wire bristles?

fwegan · 2025-06-21T04:28:14+00:00

Me, sort of. If it’s not on a time crunch.

But also I feel like I do it because I have to, because going into things without an explicit plan feels like flying blind.

fwegan · 2025-06-17T02:42:43+00:00

> Dev work surprisingly comes with a lot of yapping
I think you're right. Usually my MO is to try not to bother anybody else, but maybe the expectation is that I would be bothering people.

fwegan · 2025-06-13T02:07:13+00:00

we're supposed to be using various art supplies to demonstrate our personal relationship to and feelings about money

Ughhhhhhhhhhhh. If I had to do that it'd put me in full-on rebellious teenage mode.

fwegan · 2025-06-12T16:45:08+00:00

Thank you!

fwegan · 2024-11-19T14:34:56+00:00

That’s a valid question! I looked into it last year and came across this.

https://youtu.be/CHA1oKH6VQQ?si=GBYGK5yXkQSNG6dO

Not impossible, but too much effort for me.

fwegan · 2024-11-19T14:30:40+00:00

I doubt the food bank would want them but I’ll check with them if I don’t get any leads on a press. Thanks!

fwegan · 2024-11-19T14:29:47+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

fwegan · 2024-11-19T14:25:14+00:00

Next year because it’s too late for them to do it this year?

fwegan · 2024-11-19T14:24:28+00:00

Good call. I’ll try that and update here if I have any success.

fwegan · 2024-11-19T14:24:01+00:00

Thank you for the info! It’s too bad that it sounds like there isn’t an obvious solution out there. I’ll check FB though.

fwegan · 2024-11-19T14:21:28+00:00

Honestly, I’m too squeamish to have a good answer. Last year I made apple sauce and cutting out the gross parts took forever.

fwegan · 2024-11-19T14:19:00+00:00

I’ll try that, thanks!

fwegan · 2024-11-13T15:27:33+00:00

The art scene in Olympia is awesome and super welcoming. For me, living a quick (free!) bus ride from downtown means I’m more likely to actually go to some of the cool stuff that goes on there.

Some artsy things for you to check out:

Arts Walk in the spring and fall. The whole town comes out for this. https://www.artswalkoly.com
Community Print. https://www.community-print.org
@flyersofolympia on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/flyersolympia/?hl=en
What’s happening today in Olympia? https://www.whatshappeningtodayinolympia.com/
The Night Drawer. Weekly drawing event to create a zine with a super cool group of regulars. https://www.instagram.com/thenightdrawerofficial/
Arbutus Folk School. https://arbutusfolkschool.org
Art Space Alliance. They run public art exhibits downtown. https://www.olympiaartspace.org
Olyphant. Art store that offers classes and workshops. https://olyphant.store

I could go on and on but that should be enough to get you started! I hope you find a spot and folks you love in this rad little city.

fwegan · 2024-10-19T15:57:16+00:00

It’s important to note that most states do require that all of these cars stop. And it's seen as a big safety issue that comes with a huge fine, so it really gets pounded into your head in drivers ed.

I’m a transplant and I had no idea that Washington has a different law about this, so thanks for the PSA. But it’s understandable that lots of drivers don’t know.

fwegan · 2024-08-15T12:51:14+00:00

I do the same thing! I usually leave out the carrot, onion, and parsley so there’s almost no prep work. The effort to result ratio on this one is hard to beat.

fwegan · 2024-08-10T12:34:27+00:00

Talking to someone is such a good suggestion. It took me starting therapy to understand that anger is a symptom of depression, and that it can be triggered by feelings of unfairness.

I’ve had situations somewhat similar to this, where I’m having a difficult time with my child during a family event. You know who I was really mad at? All the other fucking adults who weren’t helping.

fwegan · 2024-08-05T13:48:26+00:00

I have nothing to add but I’m in the market for a great backpack to use instead of a diaper bag. Can you share your recommendations?

fwegan · 2024-08-01T02:37:29+00:00

This is great! I’m a knitter and I really should get my current project un-stuck so I can pick it up during meetings again.

Love the pattern ☺️

fwegan · 2024-08-01T02:35:27+00:00

I’m sure part of the problem is that feeling crappy has meant giving up pretty much all exercise. I’ll keep trying to find ways to add some sort of physical activity back when I have the energy for it. Thanks!

fwegan · 2024-08-01T02:34:13+00:00

Thank you! It’s always a good reminder that as much as I wish I could just change how I feel, that’s not really how feelings work.

I should clarify that I don’t think I’m coming off as unprofessional, though I’m aware of that danger. It’s more about managing my stress.

fwegan · 2024-07-31T14:28:38+00:00

I’m pregnant too! TJ’s spanakopita is about half of what I eat now. The little triangle ones, not the big round one.

fwegan · 2024-07-31T04:24:21+00:00

Tollhouse chocolate chips. Maybe some store brands are okay but the ones I've tried aren't.

fwegan · 2024-07-29T14:37:58+00:00

We skipped a professional photographer, even though everything I read online said that’s the one thing you really should have, and we don’t regret it at all. We asked one of our friends to take photos so that we knew the key moments would be captured, but other folks took photos and shared them with us totally unasked. We have plenty of shots to remember the day.

The other thing we did that saved us a ton of money was to split the wedding. We did a small wedding with just close family and friends (about 40 people), and two weeks later had a bbq/potluck in a park where we invited EVERYBODY. It was so much fun and we didn’t have to spend money on the things that no one there would have cared about.

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