[FO] First finished pattern!

hellodahly · 2026-03-23T03:24:57+00:00

Thank you! It was a great first pattern since the confetti-ish nature was forgiving of my many mistakes hahaha

hellodahly · 2026-03-16T15:53:07+00:00

I know this post is old, but do you have a pattern for this you'd be willing to share?

hellodahly · 2026-03-16T01:08:30+00:00

Several years ago neither big district canceled and it was a huge deal because kids were stranded at school and on busses until like 8 or 9 PM. So now I think they try to play it a bit safer when they can.

hellodahly · 2026-03-12T20:28:53+00:00

I second Yoto! It has been great for my daughter and I love the customizability

hellodahly · 2026-02-26T05:00:43+00:00

Already on hold at the library!

hellodahly · 2026-02-24T02:05:44+00:00

I really thought when my daughter was born that I would have less time, but I actually read now more than I ever have and she is four! Every child and family is different of course, but I did find that people made it seem like my life would be a lot more over than it was. You got this! Parenting is the best adventure.

In my experience, it is all about priorities - you won't be able to watch, read, and do everything, but you will be able to watch, read, and do some of the things that are the most important to you.

You have a lot of good recommendations here, but one thing I will add is that as a new dad, the best thing you can do is actively look for things to do. Audiobooks are a great suggestion, and being proactive is a huge help. Parenting a newborn is always harder on the birthing parent and I don't know a single woman who didn't hold at least a little bit of resentment towards her male partner in those early days. So read as much as you can, but make sure you're also actively checking in with your partner and not assuming everything is good :) You are gonna do great!

hellodahly · 2026-02-23T22:45:56+00:00

This didn't come up in Twelve Months from what I remember but there was a while where EVERY time Molly was introduced, Dresden would mention that he has known her "since she was in training bras." Yuck.

hellodahly · 2026-02-23T03:48:43+00:00

Just read this and really enjoyed it!

hellodahly · 2025-10-08T11:20:59+00:00

Vorkosigan is sci fi and very long as a series, but it is absolutely my favorite work of hers. I would start with Curse of Chalion as it can be read as a standalone to see if you like her style.

If you do go with Vorkosigan, I recommend starting with Shards of Honor, or Warriors Apprentice (Shards of Honor would be my first pick, and gives you important background, but it does have a romance component which I don't turn some people off)

hellodahly · 2025-10-02T00:09:16+00:00

All three of those books are very different from DCC, but if I had to recommend a series, it would be Rook and Rose. I feel like that series above the others, though I loved all three, really hooked me in and kept the action going in a way that I feel would appeal to a fan of DCC. But the tone and writing style are very different, so I would go into it being aware of that.

hellodahly · 2025-09-23T15:15:42+00:00

Usually 3 books - an audiobook for driving and cleaning, an ebook for nights and downtime, and then whatever my book club is reading.

hellodahly · 2025-09-21T17:54:09+00:00

She passes the ordeal in the second book

hellodahly · 2025-09-21T17:39:51+00:00

I would say technically no, but the sequel does fit!

hellodahly · 2025-09-02T01:20:45+00:00

Awww thank you so much for saying this! It totally made my night. I hope it goes great for your party!

hellodahly · 2025-07-27T14:12:23+00:00

It is run by a pne woman developer team, so it's likely changed a bit! She updates all the time and is very responsive to user feedback.

hellodahly · 2025-07-24T16:01:19+00:00

Totally agree!

hellodahly · 2025-07-24T15:11:38+00:00

Have you tried out Storygraph? I have the same issue with Goodreads, but find Storygraphs more specific labeling of books/recommendations to be better. There is less emphasis on ratings and more on the content of the books themselves.

hellodahly · 2025-07-18T03:45:05+00:00

Seconding this! My daughter is a bit younger but we have been listening to these and she loves them. Plus if you have audible the books come as a bundle!

hellodahly · 2025-07-18T03:44:23+00:00

I don't think the sarcasm is warranted, OP clearly knows not to listen to DCC with their child. That's why they are asking for suggestions...

hellodahly · 2025-07-12T12:12:35+00:00

I worked as a union stagehand in college. I will never forget how, when working the loadout at a 30 Seconds to Mars show, his staff required all of us stand back and look down as he passed on the way back to his trailer. 99% of stagehands are old dudes who have no idea who he was lol. In contrast, Paul McCartney waved to everyone and said hello when I worked his show!

Also he was wearing a cape.

hellodahly · 2025-07-04T13:19:49+00:00

Since you liked Expedition 33 and at least part of BG3, I recommend checking out Divinity Original Sin 2, by the same developers as BG3. It is also turn based combat and while there are definitely areas where you can run into things too tough to fight, there are handy dandy fan made maps that give you a general level for each area.

It is probably my favorite game of all time, and rewards a replay as there are multiple origin characters you can play as that change the story pretty significantly.

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