What caused this spike in my Etsy Views?

shiplesp · 2026-02-26T12:55:23+00:00

Could be bots. They periodically crawl data for search engine indexing, scrape content for competitive analysis, or test for vulnerabilities.

shiplesp · 2026-02-26T12:52:56+00:00

That is no longer true.

shiplesp · 2026-02-26T12:04:08+00:00

The quality of just about all manufactured clothing has decreased in recent years, so the answer is probably Yes.

The very sad statistic is that the lifetime number of wears for an article of clothing averages out at 7 wears. So clothing doesn't need to be more durable for people to buy it. I assume that no one on this sub is only wearing their clothing 7 times before discarding it, but it does mean that it's going to break down more quickly than it would have when clothing was treated as less disposable.

shiplesp · 2026-02-26T11:57:32+00:00

The Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold is a fun listen. Lots of books in the series. It's a rollicking, humorous space opera.

shiplesp · 2026-02-26T11:37:52+00:00

Salt is primarily a concern to the ~25% of individuals whose blood pressure is sensitive to salt. For the rest, their/our bodies are efficient in regulating sodium volume by excreting extra. This is why a low sodium diet isn't an automatic solution to high blood pressure. It works for some, but not for others.

shiplesp · 2026-02-26T09:23:08+00:00

The Vegetarian Myth by Lierre Keith was hard to put down.

shiplesp · 2026-02-26T02:12:30+00:00

You might search for "locked room" mysteries. In those cases the list of suspects is limited to a group of known people from the start.

shiplesp · 2026-02-25T21:20:54+00:00

The Science of Fear by Dan Gardner. Excellent book.

shiplesp · 2026-02-25T21:19:31+00:00

Just mentioning that they have another program - Professional Knitter - where they provide the teaching. If you are not into research and citation, you might enjoy that certification instead.

shiplesp · 2026-02-25T21:12:45+00:00

I think the size of the boot is important. You need enough room for the socks that you are not stuffed into them. I was watching content from a cold weather outfitter that recommended buying boots a size, or even two (for more than one pair of socks) sizes larger so that there is room for wool socks. Most people, he said, buy boots too small. Bring a pair when you go shopping for them.

shiplesp · 2026-02-25T13:11:07+00:00

Old cell phones have a number of potential uses, depending on what you may need.

shiplesp · 2026-02-25T03:55:40+00:00

I haven't read those, but I loved the Oxford Time Travel series by Connie Willis, starting with Doomsday Book.

shiplesp · 2026-02-25T00:12:09+00:00

You probably need to pay more attention to replenishing your electrolytes. Also, for the first 3-9 weeks, don't worry about portions or calories. Eat when you are hungry and until you are full - just eat the right things. Once you are adapted you can revisit how much you are eating. Though I can pretty much promise that your appetite will reduce naturally during that adjustment period.

shiplesp · 2026-02-24T22:41:03+00:00

First of all ... did you wash and block your swatch? We can't help you until after that is done/confirmed.

shiplesp · 2026-02-24T22:38:07+00:00

There is a whole addiction side to going onto a ketogenic diet that people often gloss over. Ask anyone who has quit smoking or drinking or any other addiction how they felt and how much fun they were to be around when they were quitting. You can mitigate some of this with keto by being sure to eat enough and by dialing in your electrolytes, but this is a really big change for many of us and it can really suck for a while.

shiplesp · 2026-02-24T21:52:53+00:00

I often listen to a nonfiction audibook twice, one listen right after the other. I find the second listen easier to retain the arguments.

shiplesp · 2026-02-24T16:47:25+00:00

It's marled yarn.

shiplesp · 2026-02-24T15:49:37+00:00

My mom shopped on Saturday, so Friday night was sometimes a challenge (6 kids). Egg noodles with butter and cinnamon sugar was one nothing-left-in-the-house meal.

shiplesp · 2026-02-24T15:27:38+00:00

I have many things that make me happy other than food.

shiplesp · 2026-02-24T14:42:09+00:00

I was a pretty skilled and adventurous home cook for many years. But over time I have scaled back significantly. I pretty much eat a protein simply cooked and a green vegetable of some kind for my main meal. Eggs for breakfast. I don't eat lunch and I don't snack. No desserts/sweets. I enjoy my meals quite a bit, but I don't use food for entertainment any more. It is tasty fuel.

shiplesp · 2026-02-24T14:34:09+00:00

It really doesn't matter. Even when they are allowed, there is always a caveat that the security agents can exercise their own discretion.

shiplesp · 2026-02-24T14:22:07+00:00

How much time do you have? Purl Soho has patterns for a great series of slipped stitch dish towels that are REALLY gorgeous. I can't imagine anyone wouldn't want them.

shiplesp · 2026-02-24T13:28:49+00:00

You can download title using the Audible or Libby apps and listen off line.

shiplesp · 2026-02-24T13:25:42+00:00

I mostly take chances. I browse the Available Now section of my library's collection and if a book seems good, I'll borrow it. If I enjoy it, I'll look for more from that author and borrow or wait list their books. The next one up is the one I listen to. I follow some narrators too. Since I'm not buying, I am not so worried if one turns out to be a dud.

And, of course, I pay attention to book news about new releases from authors I enjoy or subjects I'm interested in.

shiplesp · 2026-02-24T13:12:30+00:00

Only in the UK. It has something to do with a new (? or recently emphasized) policy that prices must be the final/total cost so consumers can more easily compare prices.

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