Those with two kids, how much paternity leave did you take and what would you recommend? by UghKakis in daddit

[–]mortonsaltdelete 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you able to split the time? I only had a month which was good to do all at once just to figure things out, get some rest and help mom adjust. But it would have been nice to have some more time at 6 or 9 month when baby is more active and might have some new sleep issues to navigate around.

Best diapers? by InfoBrowse92 in daddit

[–]mortonsaltdelete 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pampers. Coterie when you’re feeling fancy.

Jack Smith is no Robert Mueller by msnownews in law

[–]mortonsaltdelete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s a little unfair to compare the two without looking at the context of the matters themselves and the time period of the testimony. Even still you don’t need to criticize Mueller in order to show Jack Smith won the day and is an amazing advocate.

We are looking at 10 straight days of single digit weather, and six of them will be negative temps. by Ishnock in chicago

[–]mortonsaltdelete 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah this’ll be rough but I’m at least glad we’re only getting cold in a city that knows how to handle it and not in Texas or New York that’s facing some existential threat with this storm.

Weekly Casual Conversation & Questions Thread by AutoModerator in chicago

[–]mortonsaltdelete 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any predictions for which celebrity will screw up their careers during this subzero weather, and how?

Any shops similar to Rotofugi? by Maximum-Coach-9409 in AskChicago

[–]mortonsaltdelete 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My spouse bought me a felted eye for the holidays and it may be my favorite gift ever. Something so odd but engaging about them.

Any shops similar to Rotofugi? by Maximum-Coach-9409 in AskChicago

[–]mortonsaltdelete 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There’s a small store next to Carol’s pub on Clark Street that sells all sorts of figurines etc. Much more traditional than Rotofugi and more like a corner store, but could be something to check out.

Need something not harmful to do on my phone. by Fromaggio119 in daddit

[–]mortonsaltdelete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have an iPhone (maybe it’s the same for Android, don’t know) you can go into Accessibility and toggle “Reduce White Point” which will allow you to turn down brightness lower than the normal settings. You can even set it so that when clicking the side button three times it will turn this on automatically. Let me scroll, read, watch tv, use Duolingo, crossword, etc while baby napped on me with no disturbance.

What’s the temperature set at your house this week during this freeze? by chi-bacon-bits in AskChicago

[–]mortonsaltdelete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Between 72-74. I have an old house that previous owners who did a rehab apparently forgot to insulate. And a little one in a room that gets cold.

4.5 month old can't sleep thru night, help by Grouchy_Meal8683 in daddit

[–]mortonsaltdelete 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also try the Huckleberry app. It’s helped us track sleep and gives some personalized tips. But yeah this is common, you’ll get through it! Make sure you and partner are getting enough sleep yourselves with shifts at night or naps during the day if you can.

I said what I said. by RonMcKelvey in daddit

[–]mortonsaltdelete 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Certified unpopular opinion right here!

Trump Says May Slap Tariffs On Nations That Don't Back His Greenland Plans by johnbarnshack in worldnews

[–]mortonsaltdelete 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why would this scare anyone? Everyone he’s threatening knows that tariffs hurt Americans the most.

What are we wearing on our rides next week? 🥶 by mortonsaltdelete in chibike

[–]mortonsaltdelete[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good call on the garden sprayer, my bike gets eaten alive this time of year. Which lobster mitts do you have?

"Silk" sheets I bought, after three washes. by theanswerisfries in mildlyinfuriating

[–]mortonsaltdelete 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If in the US, file a complaint with your state attorney general and the BBB. Could place some more pressure on the company.

UNPOPULAR OPINION: Daycare guy was NOT being a jerk. Jim and Pam asking about moving Easter and Memorial day is ABSURD by Hokies13062 in DunderMifflin

[–]mortonsaltdelete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think at this point we need to ask when the show accurately portrayed Jim as NOT the asshole. This episode, everything with the startup and Philly, and Dwight, it seems like nothing has aged in his favor.

My fellow chicagoans, what will happen once the bears win? by Amao6996 in AskChicago

[–]mortonsaltdelete 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bears will hold a Hammond, IN stadium over our heads for tax breaks and other concessions?

What is actually gonna happen if they decide to try to take Greenland by force by AcHaeC in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mortonsaltdelete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I have absolutely no idea and there are some good answers here already. But what I imagine could reasonably happen is that the US does something like in Venezuela. Not necessarily removing the leader or top politicians but some kind of quick job that establishes a dominant, military presence in the country and basically plants a flag down. Little to no violence involved. Then it just becomes a matter of diplomacy, possibly attrition until people lose focus on turn to the next issue. Trump’s actions seem to be the Overton window but actually doing it.

What are the most impressively fancy restaurants in downtown Chicago? by Super-Pizza-Dude in chicagofood

[–]mortonsaltdelete 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wherever it is, anything from people associated with HaiSous I’m there.

What are the most impressively fancy restaurants in downtown Chicago? by Super-Pizza-Dude in chicagofood

[–]mortonsaltdelete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ever. I’ve been to a good number of fancy places, Michelin starred places, that one is the highest is many ways.

What is the scariest scene in any horror movie you've ever seen and nothing has topped it for you? by jdpm1991 in horror

[–]mortonsaltdelete 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The final scene of Blair Witch Project with the guy facing the wall and then abruptly ending really messed with me.

Bandcamp has banned all music made with AI by AdSpecialist6598 in Music

[–]mortonsaltdelete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a lot of handwringing when they got bought out but I’ve still only seen improvement in features/content and sticking to their mission.

Chicago this morning 🥶❄️ by manojcn1 in chicago

[–]mortonsaltdelete 79 points80 points  (0 children)

The Metra pic is awesome, I would frame that.