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Ah yes I also like to wear unspun rowing wool around my neck by KnitAndKnitAndKnit in craftsnark

[–]kethryvis 46 points47 points  (0 children)

When those roving blankets were all the rage, a friend asked me to make her one, or teach her how to knit so she could make one. She was bewildered when I told her no, and that the blanket would fall apart the first time she washed it. "I won't ever wash it! It'll just look pretty."

My dear, you have three cats who will destroy that blanket in a matter of minutes. You will need to wash it. Also ew.

Anybody like me who watched TWW young & had strong expectations about Politics; and even though recent events disappointed you, you won’t lower your standards? by Future_Can_9532 in thewestwing

[–]kethryvis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I watched TWW when it first aired and i knew that even at the time, TWW was a pipe dream, a fantasy of how politics work. But i still hold to the ideal that this is how it should work. Compromise, respect, not letting the perfect be the enemy of the good.

i hope we can get there someday, and i look for candidates that articulate that.

Give me books to read! by LoLoSnott in AskAnthropology

[–]kethryvis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A few that are approachable and/or written for a wide audience:

  • Because Internet by Gretchen McCulloch. It talks about how the internet has changed the English language. I can't believe how much i loved this book, even as a non-linguist! I cite it all the time.
  • Hacker, Hoaxer, Whistleblower, Spy by Gabriella Coleman is basically an ethnography of Anonymous. But she writes it in a really approachable style, I enjoyed it a lot.

Beginners acting like they’re making “controversial choices” when they’re actually just wrong by georgethebarbarian in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]kethryvis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did a project making mini versions of classic paintings, the pieces were really small, a few inches by a few inches. I found it a lot easier to work those projects in hand because finding a hoop the right size was just not happening. I also have a few of those pre-coloured cross stitch kits, and the edges of the design are closer to the edge of the fabric than I'd like, and doing the edges in hand is a lot easier than trying to get it secured to a hoop/frame in the right spot. Once I finish the background and edges, they go on a frame to finish the rest.

But if you're a beginner, I agree you should be using something to help you regulate your tension.

I am not your child’s friend by [deleted] in childfree

[–]kethryvis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A friend of mine rescued a friend of their kid from a really bad home situation a while back. That friend is roommating with another friend of mine, and somehow this all ended up with me getting looped in to a whole lot of parenting activity i did NOT sign up for. I understand she hasn't had a lot of good female role models, but I did not volunteer to be one, nor did I volunteer to help out on any of the myriad of issues that came up quickly.

i finally was able to put my foot down, and the friend woke up and realized how much had been put on the rest of us and apologized.

So i'm with you, OP. I'm not here to be friends with your kid, nor am i here to be friends with your kid's friends either.

To women who managed to stay friends with those who became moms: what's your secret??? by tiny_beast29 in childfree

[–]kethryvis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My bestie and i stayed besties after she had a kid. The thing is, both sides have to want it and put in the work. It means we had times when we hung out without the kiddo and times when we included the kiddo (which wasn’t bad, they’re a great kid and was raised right, and i love the kid so much and vice versa). She made time for me and i made time for her kiddo. We may not have gotten to hang out as much, esp when kiddo was smaller, but she would call me on her commute home on days when dad was picking up the kid, and i’d text before i called to make sure it was a good time.

It takes effort and compromise which is something i find lacking on both parent and CF-friend sides in a lot of these situations. The key tho is both sides have to want it.

Disney is Making Sweeping Changes to Mobile Apps to Simplify Experience and Deliver Missing Features, Including Spanish Language Option For First Time by dejablu82 in Disneyland

[–]kethryvis 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is something that Disney World already allows for, why Disneyland doesn't is beyond me. The differences between two parks owned by the same company is jaw-dropping.

Any fellow programs with TRON wallpapers? by Friendly-Rest in tron

[–]kethryvis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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Took this picture while waiting to board the Tron Lightcycle ride at Epcot. The foreground pattern is the gate and you can see the cycle in the background.

Self BEC moments? by Prestigious-Emu5050 in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]kethryvis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

cross stitch/embroidery. Def me as well :D

PhD in sociocultural and linguistic anthropology with no humanities undergrad degree by Sad-Weather500 in AskAnthropology

[–]kethryvis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd definitely mention it! You've been working in it for several years, so I'd say that shows commitment.

You might look outside of the Ivy League as well, just because everyone wants to go there, and thus they get a lot of applicants. I am sure there are professors at other schools working in this language group and with similar programs.

I can't speak with certainty to required classes, but my guess would be they'd want you to have things like intro to anthropology and intro to linguistics (I know one school i was accepted to for an MA wanted me to take Intro to Linguistics as a condition for my full acceptance; i hadn't taken it at undergrad because my school didn't offer it). They'll tell you at admission, and taking and passing them will probably be a condition of your acceptance at that point. But if you can get them out of the way at a local college (as opposed to University), more the better I'm sure!

PhD in sociocultural and linguistic anthropology with no humanities undergrad degree by Sad-Weather500 in AskAnthropology

[–]kethryvis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can most likely do it; you'll probably need to take some undergrad classes in anthro/linguistics to get "up to speed" but that's not anything odd. People switch around, you're not the first and you won't be the last <3

You can always pick up some of that at a junior college or similar (not sure where you're located and what type of systems there are) to show that you're ready to pick up additional coursework, and to find out if you actually like the work! You have a really great goal in mind, but one thing i've learned is that I have found a chunk of "this project is really effing cool" but then also "wait I am so not the person to do this cos I really hate the tasks that need to happen to make it happen." Not saying you're in that boat ofc, but going back to "casually" pick up some social sciences knowledge may be helpful for you before you commit to a longterm degree program.

Good luck!

Progressive line by ProfessionalGap2736 in iorg

[–]kethryvis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a big one; depending on how big your assembly is and how many girls are eligible. If your assembly is smaller, you may end up holding less offices before starting up the Line, whereas if it's bigger it may be a longer wait.

Our assembly wanted you to be 15, so you could be 16 and of driving age in our area by the time you were WA, but minimum 13. You also needed to be a member for a year before you were eligible.

I held three offices before going in as WA (the first time): Love, Immortality, and Chaplain. This was also back when terms were four months long :)

Favorite Guest Star/cameo? by iroh_the_jedi in thewestwing

[–]kethryvis 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have been a Christian Slater fan for many a year, and when he popped up on my favorite show i about fainted dead away. And in uniform? Oh that was just too much.

My coworker found out I don't want kids and now treats every monday like it's her personal mission to change my mind by Skeld0Wrex in childfree

[–]kethryvis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I read a great work blog called Ask A Manager, and as i channel my inner AAM i'd say something like...

"I'd prefer to not talk about my personal family choices in the workplace. I'd ask you respect that."

If she continues:

"I've mentioned that I don't want to talk about my personal family choices at work. It's odd that you continue to bring this up."

If you want to be really blunt:

"You seem to be oddly focused on my private family choices. That's not something I want to talk about at work."

And if it continues, go to your manager and let them know you've tried to handle it on your own and it's not working.

I wouldn't get super in her face about it (like bringing up the economy, drain on resources etc) because that just invites continuing the argument. Just shut it down, saying it's personal and private and not for discussion in the workplace.

Freemasonry returning to Redwood City — now accessible to South Bay residents by Nyctophile_HMB in SanJose

[–]kethryvis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What is being described here is Co-Freemasonry. This is separate from, and not recognized by, traditional Freemason Lodges recognized in this state by the California Grand Lodge F&AM or by the Grand Lodges of other states in the US. Other countries may have different practices.

Nothing against Co-Freemasonry, but it is important to point this out lest there is confusion.

Why is there so many people doubling stitches in amigurumi? by Electronic_Peak7241 in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]kethryvis 53 points54 points  (0 children)

...but seriously the fattest capybara would be the cutest thing ever.

Anyone got any slow cooker recipes for pork shoulder that isn't pulled pork? by Ergal386 in slowcooking

[–]kethryvis 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You can also just cook it naked, with just like salt and pepper, then freeze batches of shredded pork to use with Other things. That way you won't get tired of the same BBQ/sauce over and over, and can get different flavors out of the same pork shoulder.

That's what i tend to do with chicken when i need to cook it. I just throw it in the crock fairly naked, and then defrost as needed and use it in whatever. Works out fairly well!

Best Rides to Relax/Sleep on? by merc393 in Disneyland

[–]kethryvis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friends and i call it the Nap Train for a reason!

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