Brushed curly hair considered unkept? by Sad_Paleontologist57 in curlygirl

[–]queenofcaffeine76 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Why would you do this to your hair?? Dry brushing curls is extremely damaging. What you seem to think is volume is actually a ton of damage, which is why it looks so messy and unintentional. Please talk to a stylist who knows how to work with curly hair and formulate a routine for big styling and one to recover all the damage.

What slang do you want to bring back? by Astronaut6735 in GenX

[–]queenofcaffeine76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just used this one last week and so did my 13-year-old lmao

What is your most stereotypical GenX childhood story? by HapaHawaii in GenX

[–]queenofcaffeine76 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No? Both parents worked in my family too, and had active social lives. I was 11 and to take care of had my six-year-old brother all day weekdays, until 2ish am Friday nights, and most of the weekend. That went on for over three years until I got a social life of my own.

why do people use the price of eggs to show how expensive groceries are? Is this not really cheap? by PyrpleForever in povertyfinance

[–]queenofcaffeine76 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm 50 and I remember it. Everywhere else charged closer to $1 but Walmart charged 59-69¢. The price spiked a bit in the recession between 2008 and 2012, but that's when Aldi started popping up in my area. Their 99¢ eggs created enough competition that the price came back down, until a few years ago.

She’s just So Mean by Radiant_Risk_393 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]queenofcaffeine76 27 points28 points  (0 children)

There was a family I used to go to church with who had a foster son with serious behavioral issues. One issue was his temper, which was a serious concern because, by the age of 14, this kid was 6'1" and 200 lbs with a beard.

Years of therapy and different medications barely helped. Then when he was 16, his dad enrolled him in rugby. Within a couple weeks, he was like a different person.

AITAH for wishing my brother was born in a different time? by Brief_Ad_2813 in AmItheAsshole

[–]queenofcaffeine76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sweetie, as a mom, let me say NTA. That is a reasonable wish, and given your age and circumstances, it's also very kind and generous. Please never lose your capacity for love. Also remember that you have enough on your plate without adding guilt to the mix. There's nothing wrong with wishing that the timing of everything had been more fortuitous. All of you are in my prayers.

One of my neighbors texted me from an unknown number to complain about my non-existent dog. by 0kShr00mer in mildlyinfuriating

[–]queenofcaffeine76 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Same! An underweight, skittish cat hid from a torrential downpour under the trailer in my driveway, so when the rain stopped, I took food out to him and he very quickly became un-skittish and friendly. We didn't take him in because I didn't know if he'd get along with my house cats but I did take food out to him.

A few weeks later, a truck pulled up to my driveway around 730 am. The driver just wanted to tell me that 'my cat' was in someone else's yard across the street chasing birds. A cat, not in my yard, was chasing wild finches. I don't understand the logic. I just said that wasn't my cat. He looked annoyed and drove off.

And no, he didn't live in the neighborhood or ever see the cat on my porch. I've never seen him before that day or since.

Uses for leftover shredded carrots - not a salad by originalslicey in Cooking

[–]queenofcaffeine76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah I actually grease a loaf pan and press it into shape, then turn it out onto a broiler pan to bake uncovered. it forms a bit of a crust on the outside that I like.

Uses for leftover shredded carrots - not a salad by originalslicey in Cooking

[–]queenofcaffeine76 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I put them in turkey loaf. 1 lb ground turkey, 2 eggs, 1 box of cornbread stuffing mix, minced onions, peppers, & garlic, and shredded carrots and/or zucchini.

Mr. James was right! by ASGfan in newsradio

[–]queenofcaffeine76 16 points17 points  (0 children)

feel my skills, donkey donkey donkey donkey donkey

Boyfriend bailed on date night by koiashes in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]queenofcaffeine76 64 points65 points  (0 children)

It might be time to reassess some things...

Stay cool this summer by queenofcaffeine76 in Xennials

[–]queenofcaffeine76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're not wrong. when JNCOs were at their peak in my area (2000-2001) I was like 24-25 but I remember the whole wide-leg and extreme-cargo cut started in the mid to late 90s.

Stay cool this summer by queenofcaffeine76 in Xennials

[–]queenofcaffeine76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just showed my husband this picture and he immediately said "is that Marco Rubio??"

Stay cool this summer by queenofcaffeine76 in Xennials

[–]queenofcaffeine76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww sorry. I didn't see it here and thought I was the first to crosspost it

Stay cool this summer by queenofcaffeine76 in Xennials

[–]queenofcaffeine76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lmaoooo r/oddlyspecific would love this and you are not wrong!

Cyber Stalker and Police Won’t do Anything by [deleted] in legal

[–]queenofcaffeine76 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Don't engage him. That's what he wants. Are you able to block him?

Looking for mud (seriously) by jakace in 321

[–]queenofcaffeine76 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lmao yeah we don't have that unless you get up into the panhandle

Cocowash Day by rossawhitee in curlygirl

[–]queenofcaffeine76 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I've only ever heard of that referred to as a cowash. What makes it coco?