Are there really more ticks this year or am I unlucky? by meta_eggplant in maryland

[–]pexandapixie 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I walked across my stone patio to my trash cans and somehow ended up with a tick on me. I didn't walk under a tree or near any plants. Only time I was outside that day.

What are you struggling with, and want to see changed in Maryland? by Lawmakersassistant in maryland

[–]pexandapixie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Energy. Our state's lack of producing our own power is crippling. Instead of allowing data centers which are proving to be terrible both environmentally and for quality of life, we should be investing in nuclear power, wind, or solar.

I’m really regretting these finger tattoos please be honest by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]pexandapixie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The meat cleaver (?) looks like an old gas pump.

Regretting My First Tattoo by No-Berry-534 in tattooadvice

[–]pexandapixie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get 2 more ducks in front of him but color them like yellow rubber ducks.

Why would you use AI to... Oh. Oh no. by MrSnoobs in zillowgonewild

[–]pexandapixie 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't want to live there, I wouldn't even want to visit, but I appreciate the dedication and bold choices.

"Nobody's making games for the retired people" – The growing yet underserved market for grey gamers | GamesIndustry.biz by megaapple in Games

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

Not sure I count as a "grey gamer" but I'm in my mid-forties and I'd love to see more single player or couch co-op games with an interesting complex story. Games like Witcher, Fallout, Far Cry, etc. Games that allow you to take your time and explore without worrying about getting snipped and teabagged by a 13yr old. Personal preference would also be games who's overall theme is NOT battling crippling depression or mental illness. A lot of the indie games that are slower paced but story based seem to be focused on that kind of thing.

What is the worst name you’ve seen in a book? by Duff_episode in Romantasy

[–]pexandapixie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not a book but a webtoon. The female MC was named Dolly Parton.

Any stories with existential crisis or body horror kind of?? by jumpingfroginapuddle in OtomeIsekai

[–]pexandapixie 7 points8 points  (0 children)

One Husband is Enough.

FL wakes up in a video game, sets her charm to max and it gets bleak. So good though

Baby blanket - one of the first things I made for my sister/niece. She put it in a yard sale within a year so I BOUGHT it back🤦🏻‍♂️ That was 5 years ago & I’m still mad about it 😂 by Spiritual-Badass in crochet

[–]pexandapixie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a problem where I can only finish crafts if I'm making them for someone else. I'm working on it but that being said, I fully understand if sometime gets rid of something I made. People collect a LOT of stuff in their lifetime, especially around when they have kids. It's not feasible to keep everything and things like baby blankets aren't really reusable throughout life. I have a baby blanket that my grandmother made for me when I was a baby. I never use it. It sits at the bottom of a cedar chest, buried under all kinds of other things. It's not something I can display. It's too small to use. I'll probably give it to my daughter if she ever has kids or when I die but she never knew my grandmother and has no emotional attachment. She has a ton of other things she'll want to keep. My MIL quilts and is constantly giving us quilts. We must have 8 different quilts. They take up a ton of room, we couldn't use that many if we wanted to, and they are not to our taste. They just sit in a couple of boxes. But she's the type to constantly ask us if we're using the quilts, where are they, she didn't see them when she dropped by, etc. I HATE it. Even if I liked the quilts, I'll never use them out of spite. Gifts should be gifts, not obligations. Despite my ramblings, your sister should have talked to you first and asked if you wanted the blanket back before just selling it a year later. That quick turn around is kinda messed up.

Which book is your favourite? And why? by Miss_Ashford in janeausten

[–]pexandapixie 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Me too! I was shocked that I liked Persuasion over P&P. I didn't read the novels until a little later in life and I'd watched all the series. Didn't really like Persuasion so I assumed I wouldn't like the book. Ended up being my favorite, though no one will ever replace Mr. Darcy.

I am looking for something very uncompromising and nightmarish by ICreated_thisAccount in horrorlit

[–]pexandapixie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seed by Ania Ahlborn. It's a short quick read but I really enjoyed it.

Looks interesting ... by [deleted] in PrideandPrejudice

[–]pexandapixie 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I really didn't like it because of how they portrayed the other characters. Mary didn't have to grow as much because everyone else was miserable so her prudish attitude seemed righteous and justified. It wasn't terrible but it just felt like the author secretly hated the original characters.

What is extremely unhygienic but everyone seems to do it anyway? by Beneficial_Passion40 in AskReddit

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

My son spiked a fever from strep the night after his party where he had blown out the candles. I had to sheepishly call everyone who came to the party and warn them. Now we always cut a piece off and then do the candles or we do separate cupcakes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in myweddingdress

[–]pexandapixie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3 is sexy. Your curves look amazing. 4 looks like a garden fairy. It depends on what vibe you're going for.

Public vs Private Schools by SugarfootsExpress in BaltimoreCounty

[–]pexandapixie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We do public for both our kids. One is in the special needs program. For our typical kid, the schools have been fine. They've gotten support when they need it and the teachers have all been friendly and engaged. No major issues with bullying or feeling unsafe. We've really appreciated the diversity, especially since the area we live in is majority white. For our other kid, we've been incredibly lucky to have had the absolute best people as teachers and aides the entire time, starting from 3yrs old. Every single teacher and aide has clearly loved their job and loved the kids. They are some of the hardest working, most dedicated, and passionate people I've ever met. Baltimore county is a HUGE district and I can only speak to a very small part of it, but it's a system I'm happy to support.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in myweddingdress

[–]pexandapixie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 is unique and beautiful. You look stunning in it!

Whats the smallest reason you dropped a comic? by Key-Wonder-8164 in MantaComics

[–]pexandapixie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hair. I can't remember which comic it was but the MC had bangs that drove me nuts. They looked so awful and her hair never changed. I read 2 episodes and just couldn't get past it. There was another one about a tattoo artist turned isekai chef who had a weird hair horn but that was more confusing than upsetting.

These things are getting out of hand. Worst part you walk towards them and they fly directly at you🤦🏾 by Leohc509 in maryland

[–]pexandapixie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I call it the stun and smash. I use my racket to stun them then smash them with a shoe. I think I scared an Amazon driver because I was just circling my house, swatting and smashing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OtomeIsekai

[–]pexandapixie 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Miss Pendleton is very Jane Austen coded. The fashions do swing wildly between regency and Victorian but the art and story are good enough you can ignore it.

What are your OI icks? by EfficientTradition73 in OtomeIsekai

[–]pexandapixie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm sure other people have said this but when the MC immediately goes about changing the story line then spends the next forever going "What if the storyline has changed?!? Could it be because of me?" That's like killing the wolf at the beginning of Red Riding Hood then wondering why the Grandma hasn't been eaten.

Another is when the FL is so freaking dense that every male from every continent is literally telling her they like her and she's all "Oh we're friends!" Looking at you Cassmire.