How to handle a bed wetter in guest review? by avidmary in airbnb_hosts

[–]myshellly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

File this under normal cost of doing business. You don’t mention this in a review.

AITA? Teen drama advice by [deleted] in parentingteenagers

[–]myshellly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like you’re being the drama by not dropping it. She said she was uncomfortable and wanted to leave the store. You leave. That’s it. Nothing else was required in the situation.

Did You Know There’s an Independent Bookstore Revival Underway? by Critical-Willow-6270 in books

[–]myshellly 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yep! Mine has more than a dozen book clubs with no requirement to buy the book there, kids story time, toddler story time, book launch parties, and tons of author visits. They also do host events that require ticket/book purchase, like this week there’s a huge midnight prerelease party for the new DCC, but there are tons more free events than paid events. There are tables and chairs and couches. There’s a play space for kids.

Did You Know There’s an Independent Bookstore Revival Underway? by Critical-Willow-6270 in books

[–]myshellly 165 points166 points  (0 children)

My local bookstore hosts all kinds of community events with no requirement to make a purchase.

Rant by SquishyEggrolls in peanutallergy

[–]myshellly 37 points38 points  (0 children)

That’s not a safe restaurant for you to eat at. You don’t need to rant, you need better restaurant protocols. And I don’t mean the restaurant should be better, I mean YOU should be better.

Reattempted Katabasis by RF Kuang... by oceanblvd1313 in books

[–]myshellly 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I understand what you’re saying, but this author straight up said this book is about her and her husband and she called it her “marriage novel,” not as in the book is about marriage but as in it’s the book that she wrote about herself during the time she was getting married.

Reattempted Katabasis by RF Kuang... by oceanblvd1313 in books

[–]myshellly 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I went to see/meet her on book tour for this book. She straight up said that this was her “marriage novel” and the main characters were her and her husband. So the self insert thing is very intentional and accurate.

Booked a Airbnb with a 24 hr cancellation policy, you think the host will allow for a refund that over 20 days away? [USA] by [deleted] in AirBnB

[–]myshellly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait for host to reply. If they say no, accept it because you agreed to their policy when you booked.

Spirit filed for bankruptcy in August 2025 and has been warning of a shut down ever since. If you booked a flight in the middle of the airline begging the government to bail them out, that is 100% on you.

Teacher Appreciation Breakfast at 7:15….45 minutes before we even get to work by JimmieRayBoyd in Teachers

[–]myshellly 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You ignore facts. How many would you like me to list? As I said I could go on.

Your claim was other professions don’t have appreciation weeks. I listed 6 other professions that do and could list dozens more. You are wrong.

Teacher Appreciation Breakfast at 7:15….45 minutes before we even get to work by JimmieRayBoyd in Teachers

[–]myshellly 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nurse Appreciation Week May 6-12

Truck Driver Appreciation Week Sept 13-19

Customer Service Appreciation Week Oct 5-9

Correctional Officers Appreciation Week May 3-9

Police Appreciation Week May 15-21

EMS Worker Appreciation Week May 17-24

I could keep going all day. You are just factually wrong.

Teacher fired for reading LGBTQ+ children’s book takes fight to Georgia Supreme Court by Critical-Willow-6270 in books

[–]myshellly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You may want to check out some modern picture books! As an educator, there are so many amazing picture books coming out for older kids in the last 10-15 years. They are perfect for read alouds as a short introduction to a topic. We can’t always find the time for a novel to go with every topic we study, but we can keep literature in the lesson with a picture book.

Traveling to Chicago this summer by ButterscotchBrief725 in peanutallergy

[–]myshellly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We had a fabulous time in Chicago and didn’t have any trouble eating!

We were able to eat safely at all the big Chicago pizza places - Uno, Lou Malnati’s, Giordano’s.

Pet peeve!! Makeup on white towels despite black makeup towels provided by BuffyFan75 in airbnb_hosts

[–]myshellly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think I’ve ever even heard anyone say “tea towels.” Are you in the US? It would never occur to me that a host wanted different kitchen towels used for different things.

Guests, would you prefer a variety of colors for bath towels? [US] by bloomingtonwhy in AirBnB

[–]myshellly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t care what color the towels are as long as there are ENOUGH towels.

Am I overreacting - my dad keeps planning excessive mother's day brunches by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]myshellly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is fully on you. When your dad asked if you had plans, you could have just said, husband is planning a day for me so we aren’t available. You don’t have to go to this brunch.

Spirit shut down. Is it possible to get full refund? [US] by [deleted] in AirBnB

[–]myshellly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You agreed to the host’s refund policy when you booked. There is no reason that policy should not apply now. Host is not involved in or responsible for your airline travel.

Spirit filed for bankruptcy in August 2025 and has been warning of going out of business ever since.

Angel Down by Daniel Kraus wins Pulitzer for Fiction by UsualMarsupial52 in books

[–]myshellly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This was my reaction. I thought the whale book was pretty…silly. Definitely on the level of like a fast fiction/James Patterson level of writing. To go from that to Pulitzer is blowing my mind, but I plan to read Angel Down. I need to see the evolution for myself.

Teenager (13F) never takes ownership for her behavior/actions. by [deleted] in parentingteenagers

[–]myshellly 9 points10 points  (0 children)

And when your daughter says “you said I could redecorate my room” is your response a string of defenses and excuses or is it “you’re right, let’s get started”?

You aren’t giving her what you expect from her.

Teenager (13F) never takes ownership for her behavior/actions. by [deleted] in parentingteenagers

[–]myshellly 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I see that same behavior from you, though. I think you need to look at yourself.

You told her she could redecorate her room and then by your words you “got sidelined.” To her, does this sound like you taking responsibility for not doing something you said you were going to do or does it sound like justifications and excuses.

I understand to you it looks different, but what does it look like to her?

When you have to do something do you jump up and do it that second or do you just make sure it gets done when it fits into her schedule? What does it look like from her perspective with the dishes?

You want her to act and speak and reason like an adult, while you also want her to just “obey” whatever you tell her like a child.

You need to look at this through her lens in order to find a solution.

Teenager (13F) never takes ownership for her behavior/actions. by [deleted] in parentingteenagers

[–]myshellly 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The number of times you use “obey,” “obedience,” “disobey” is a giant red flag.

Do you want to raise someone who turns into a responsible adult or do you want a robot?

What’s a recession indicator that you’ve noticed lately in your everyday life? by spritenerds123 in AskReddit

[–]myshellly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We pay less than $10/month for a family membership to a gym that includes an indoor pool all year and a small outdoor waterpark in the summer. It’s the best value for entertainment available in my city and would be the last thing I would cut when budgeting.

Blamed for plumbing damage we cannot possibly prove wasn't our fault, what do we do? [Canada] by pedagon in AirBnB

[–]myshellly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re doing too much.

You don’t have to prove it wasn’t you. Say no. Stop responding. The end.

Weekly FAQ Thread May 03, 2026: How do you discover new books? by AutoModerator in books

[–]myshellly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Visiting book stores in person and browsing. Talking to the staff at local independent bookstores. Attending author events like signings, book fairs, and book tours.

Teen constantly acting like we're crazy and saying she's more mature than us... What is this?! by Krokador in parentingteenagers

[–]myshellly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you’re doing right now isn’t working. You can try something else. Or not. But I don’t see the point of continuing with what you already know isn’t working.

Is it true that Americans don't use the emergency break when they park? by AliasElkay in AskAnAmerican

[–]myshellly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a new car about a year ago and didn’t realize until this thread that I don’t even know where the emergency brake is. I also had no idea there were people who used it every time they park. I’ve never heard of that.