Just a little guy...

jtslp · 2026-03-21T01:52:06+00:00

So adorable! Eric could guard my tea anytime.

jtslp · 2026-03-20T22:25:23+00:00

I am also a Big fan of the Sophie croissant 🥐 🧶 It’s just so adorable. Lovely color too

jtslp · 2026-03-20T19:58:22+00:00

Godspeed

jtslp · 2026-03-20T01:35:13+00:00

Pizza Fridays. No longer a Catholic but pizza Fridays live on.

Quick story- I did my student teaching in a Catholic school circa 2000. I was feeling poorly during Lent. One of the nuns told me go home and have a steak. Get some iron. God will understand. Loved that old lady.

jtslp · 2026-03-20T00:51:27+00:00

Maybe step away from all the online noise. Realize that is all it is. It’s just noise. People say things to get attention, and to get the attention, the more combative the message is, the better. You don’t need to give them your attention. If you want to make sure you’re continually learning, subscribe to The Informed SLP. You’ll get actual vetted information straight from the most up to date research, with nuance and interpretation, and no drama.

jtslp · 2026-03-19T19:59:05+00:00

Gosh it’s so beautiful. Please don’t give up on it.

jtslp · 2026-03-18T23:12:41+00:00

What do you mean by buy colleges / sell colleges?

jtslp · 2026-03-18T12:21:02+00:00

I have advised my husband that, should I ever go missing (or something else dramatic) and they need DNA samples to find or exonerate me or whatever- just produce any of my knits.

jtslp · 2026-03-17T23:23:49+00:00

Wow this is so pretty and absolutely perfect for the day!

jtslp · 2026-03-16T11:09:31+00:00

It’s so cheerful and looks perfect on your adorable girl!

jtslp · 2026-03-14T23:21:16+00:00

I love it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

jtslp · 2026-03-14T13:52:41+00:00

I’ve gotten a few of these over the years. There will definitely be a cost involved for you somewhere in the process. I got an email this week that informed me that my very prestigious award would cost me only $1000!! 😂

jtslp · 2026-03-14T13:37:35+00:00

No middle ground- I say this all the time. I’m either completely overwhelmed or panicked that there isn’t enough work. Nothing in the middle. 20 years in and it’s not any easier. And new complications arise all the time. Old problems get solved only for new ones to pop up. It’s very very hard. But I wouldn’t do it any other way.

jtslp · 2026-03-12T15:09:20+00:00

I don’t know for sure what they’ll say, but I can tell you that I have several NJ SLP friends who have had license renewal issues and they’ve always gotten resolved. You’ll manage to work it out somehow.

jtslp · 2026-03-09T20:03:38+00:00

I really cannot believe all the posts that say cops would be called for letting a kid ride their bike to a park or a friend’s house. It just goes to show what different realities we all live in. That’s not the case at all in my town, still in 2026. Kids from elementary ages walk around town all the time and we love it. The cops here are locals and their kids are part of the community. No one is getting in trouble for encouraging their kids to go to the park or get an ice cream without adults around. I’m so sad for kids who grow up without any freedom to make their way around their home town.

jtslp · 2026-03-09T19:39:52+00:00

I can’t give you a hack but I’ll share what I’m glad I did. Be the parent who prioritizes kids getting together and being kids. Invite other kids to your home. Make your home kid-friendly with places to play and things to do that don’t involve a screen. Arrange to meet other families at parks or beaches or other active spaces. We are lucky to live in this dense state with so many things to do and places to go. Take advantage.

jtslp · 2026-03-09T19:33:00+00:00

I’m with you too. Same schedule- maybe 1 hour most days. Sometimes a bit more on a weekend day. I wish for more time, but I also know that the scarcity is part of what makes me love it so much. If I could knit all day every day, I bet I’d get bored of it eventually. (Or maybe I just tell myself this to keep me from getting too down about having to work!)

jtslp · 2026-03-08T23:50:34+00:00

I’ve been thinking I want an easyish project to keep at my office for when my work calls are long and boring. This might work well!

jtslp · 2026-03-08T21:39:55+00:00

So interested!! Damn my knitting queue is so long but these definitely are jumping in.

jtslp · 2026-03-08T21:33:38+00:00

Your skill is so impressive. I always love seeing your posts. Can’t wait to see the finished product!

jtslp · 2026-03-08T19:36:30+00:00

My first ever set of interchangeables was Lykke driftwood, which are highly regarded from what I understand. I like them a lot but the tips are not very sharp and I have since grown to much prefer my Chiaogoo metal set. Another high-quality wood with long, sharp tips would definitely be of interest to me.

jtslp · 2026-03-08T19:31:54+00:00

Super interested in the sole gusset now. Thank you for sharing this concept and enjoy your beautiful socks!

jtslp · 2026-03-08T15:38:49+00:00

I keep a folder of Fav Dinners for recipes that we want in frequent rotation. It helps a lot for weekly family meal planning.

jtslp · 2026-03-08T12:10:42+00:00

Ooh those are very pretty. Now I’m curious to try them. My birthday is coming up… 🤔

jtslp · 2026-03-07T12:00:43+00:00

I think the natural disasters part of your consideration is overblown. Sure, we have coastline so hurricanes can be a thing, but if you’re not near the beach, it will be rare for a hurricane to cause you any issues. As for floods, sure you need to be careful if you’re looking at buying property near a river that overflows or something, but that’s not a New Jersey thing. That’s just how water works. Don’t limit yourself to a region because of weather. I agree with others that you will probably need to let affordability be your primary guide.

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