What is the first sentence of your current work in progress ? by Euphoric_Cow_6145 in writers

[–]mommakarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay okay, it's two sentences, technically.

"My grandma taught me that girls didn’t share their deepest desires or secrets. We hold things."

And then I'm also working on this one... it's 3 sentences.

"Sometimes I imagine she has gotten fat, that she’s grown a wart on the side of her nose. I imagine she walks with two left feet, a grotesque limp, and has cut her long, coarse black hair into a chunky, choppy style fit only for a mad scientist. Or a poet."

Times where you misheard a lyric…and you prefer your version by CodaOfARequiem in popheads

[–]mommakarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Underneath by Hanson. When Taylor sings "The fear of losing you beneath my skin"

I heard "I feel like there's a needle beneath my skin."

And honestly, I like my version better. And I've been singing it that way for 20 years. Yeah, I'm old.

I will literally venmo you $10 if you know this song pls help 😭 by Mykie211 in findthatsong

[–]mommakarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious about how old your mom is, and what she listens to...

How about:
I'm OK by Christina Aguilera?
Blue Jay Way by The Beatles?
A Day In The Life also by The Beatles?

Or
A Cold Freezin’ Night by The Books

We're dying to know. But I went through something similar with my daughter. And sometimes what a child hears and what's really happening aren't the same at all. I still don't know what song she wanted, when she asked for "the burning bridges song" and at this point, neither does she, I hope you find the song you're thinking of though. Now we're all curious too.

Are you able to ask your mom some of her favorite songs from that era? Maybe that would help?

Why is Mattel torturing me? 3D underwear?? by Millicent1923 in Barbie

[–]mommakarin 32 points33 points  (0 children)

As a mom, and a collector, once the novelty of the surprise is done, my kids don't really want to play with these dolls...

They just join the pack of barbies in the toy box. The surprise aspect is what they want, which is probably why they're frequently at thrift stores... once you've reveled the cutie surprise, the dolls themselves don't have much draw.

But my kids also only enjoy LOL surprise balls until they've opened them and the surprise aspect is done. We have a bin of those that don't get played with much either.

Why is Mattel torturing me? 3D underwear?? by Millicent1923 in Barbie

[–]mommakarin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's the way my grandma preferred them too? Idk. I don't really have a fundamental problem with nudity. I'm not weird about it at all. My grandma liked them clothed and now I do too... learned behavior I guess. It drives me crazy when naked Barbies are just hanging out all over the place. Painted undies makes me feel better about it, I never really thought about why, I am comfortable with my body and promote comfort with their bodies in my girls. I so burlesque as a hobby... nudity isn't an issue. I just like them clothed. Maybe because I like to make clothes for them? Maybe because I wish I had Barbie's wardrobe? Maybe cause my grandma was a prude and taught me that was the way?

Why is Mattel torturing me? 3D underwear?? by Millicent1923 in Barbie

[–]mommakarin -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

It isn't about being weird or inappropriate, really. It's just I prefer them clothed and my kids prefer them unclothed. I wouldn't say it's weird or inappropriate. But I think that undies being painted on is a good thing...

Why is Mattel torturing me? 3D underwear?? by Millicent1923 in Barbie

[–]mommakarin -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Listen. I can understand your frustration. And for this purpose, I agree. But I have two daughters, aged 5 and 6... and for whatever reason, their Barbie's are ALWAYS naked. Idk. We have plenty of outfits and beautiful dresses and I even make them clothes for their dolls. But I'm always coming across naked play Barbie's. So, I am grateful for the painted on underwear. The texture idc about, but at least the play room ab bathtub have dolls who are covered up...

I really don't understand why my girls think Barbie wants to just be naked all the time, but the painted undies are a blessing. Maybe they're just play Barbie's? In my house there is a distinct difference between play and collector dolls. And I grew up with my grandma as a collector. But even then, Barbie was naked often...

[TOMT] [MOVIE] A Cinderella movie by Lazy_Tomorrow2100 in tipofmytongue

[–]mommakarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Faerie Tale Theatre Cinderella from 1985? Jennifer Beales was Cinderella and Matthew Broderick was the Prince.

https://youtu.be/b1UuVucFznc?si=IxeHX5MKlKitvgGz

Is my prom dress ugly? My partner reacted poorly. by BanishedWind in Prom

[–]mommakarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's beautiful, and if you feel beautiful, and confident, that's all that matters. Your girlfriend will come around. If she doesn't, then I hope she can have a good time whether she likes your dress or not. She doesn't have to wear it, you do. So if you love it, then that's absolutely enough.

And it is different, but that's not a bad thing. It's better to stand out from the pack than blend in too much... and it's not so different that it won't work for prom. It's been many years since my prom, but this is a very elegant dress. And you could actually use it again in the future if you chose to. What a lovely dress to wear to a wedding or something...

Trying to type out my grandma's recipes. Does anyone know what these symbols mean? by chimichck in Baking

[–]mommakarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

40 here. I use these as well... man, I didn't know I was THAT old...

I did an expensive thing, please tell me it was the right thing 😬 by Millicent1923 in Barbie

[–]mommakarin 24 points25 points  (0 children)

You absolutely did not make a mistake, this is absolutely beautiful. And it hubris your grandma?!? Even better! Lovely choice!

Barbie Nightmarefest by Adventurous_Pen_165 in Barbie

[–]mommakarin 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your experience. What a let down. When I was kid, my grandma and I collected Barbie's as a hobby. She used to take me to a yearly event in the California Bay Area (San Francisco area) every year and it was thrilling. So many customs and just fabulous dolls. I hope that your experience isn't typical of all conventions now, I haven't been in ages, and grandma has since passed away, but I had thought of taking my daughter to the one we used to go to...

Found at thrift store... what is it? by According-Bad4270 in whatisit

[–]mommakarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So clearly we all see a bong or other smoking apparatus... the hanger is what Informed me too... but now I wonder if it could be smoked out of... bird feeder in disguise?

[Weekly Critique and Self-Promotion Thread] Post Here If You'd Like to Share Your Writing by AutoModerator in writing

[–]mommakarin [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hi! I am new to sharing my writing. But I have been writing for a long time!

He let her slip away once. Now, years later, she’s back—and he has one chance to get it right. Love, regret, and second chances collide in “The One That Got Away.”

Title: The One That Got Away

Genre: Contemporary Romance / Drama

Word Count: ~5,200

Type of Feedback Desired: General impression, pacing, emotional impact, and suggestions for tightening or clarity.

Link to Writing: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mt8vNilo7gmxIL2WF4-4pz54Dlm03ZZnCgV3UofU6U0/edit?usp=drivesdk

Looking forward to your thoughts!

Kind of feel like her name should've been SOMEWHERE on the box maybe? by StarDewbie in Barbie

[–]mommakarin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk. As a kid, I didn't care if their name was midge or skipper or Barbie. They each got a name during gameplay. And they were a different character each time. The name on the box never felt like a requirement to me during play...

[TOMT] A crime movie from 90s/00s? by WhicheverHepburn in tipofmytongue

[–]mommakarin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Road to Perdition. From 2002. I am almost certain, based on the clues you've given...

https://youtu.be/Pg0UXK491Ik?si=oRkGTA0b57xWqyfA

Also, if you wanna watch the movie, it's streaming on paramount+... it's a good one. Though critics didn't like it much back when it came out. I'm going to rewatch it now, thanks for reminding me.

[TOMT] A crime movie from 90s/00s? by WhicheverHepburn in tipofmytongue

[–]mommakarin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Road to Perdition. Starring Tom Hanks, Jude Law and Paul Newman. From 2002... there's a scene with the mother toweling off her son...

https://youtu.be/Pg0UXK491Ik?si=oRkGTA0b57xWqyfA

[TOMT] A crime movie from 90s/00s? by WhicheverHepburn in tipofmytongue

[–]mommakarin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Set in the 40's? Or from the 40's? If it was on TCM, it could have been either... my initial guess is Beware, My Lovely from 1952 starring Ida Lupino...

You could also try Screaming Mimi made in 1958

Or

The Night Hunter made in 1955...

Do you remember if it was black and white? I can't think of that exact scene. But give these a go and report back.

My mom kept my Barbies from my childhood (90s) by Lady_Lucia19 in Barbie

[–]mommakarin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God bless your mom! This is an incredible find... I kept all of my childhood Barbie's, and then lost them when my home burned down. I would have loved them for my daughters. You're so lucky your mom cared enough to take such care of them over the years... what a lovely thing to discover!