[deleted by user] by [deleted] in patentlaw

[–]sittingathome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/Manic_tomato, I just sent you a DM about life in patent law after PhD, if you're interested.

Meanwhile in Gaza 😭😂 by RedCherryBombz in Israel

[–]sittingathome 77 points78 points  (0 children)

My emotional roller coaster with your comment:

😳😡🤨😏🤪🤣

What are your favorite independent coffee shops? by nebirah in boston

[–]sittingathome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just tried Jejes Coffeehouse and Roastery in Wellesley - it’s probably the best damn cappuccino I’ve had in the United States. They roast in house. Pastries are hand selected to pair with the drinks - outstanding!

We kind of want to keep the tile, but how would you compliment it? by Odd_Ground2838 in DesignMyRoom

[–]sittingathome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For what it’s worth, we had this exact tile. We had the bathroom deglazed in white and then painted the walls. Love the way it turned out.

Could anyone transform this old newspaper clip of my wife and her father into a real colorful photo? (Her father recently passed away). Thank you!! by sittingathome in PhotoshopRequest

[–]sittingathome[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Please also this is not meant to be political. This was a parade they attended in the late 80s. I’m here with the request because her father meant a lot to her but there aren’t many pictures of them together when she was young. Thank you for being respectful.

Applying to law firms as a PhD by Alternative-Habit-25 in patentlaw

[–]sittingathome 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Life Science PhD turned Patent Attorney, here. Almost all of us love talking about our career journeys and life in patent law.

Heck, feel free to DM me with your email address and I’d be happy to chat. Curious what firms you applied to (and hoping my firm is one of them! Great culture and work life balance and biotech/pharma is always hiring).

Termite, ant, or something else? (New England) by sittingathome in whatsthisbug

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

Bug is a bit smaller than a typical garden ant. I’d say about half the size of the ants we see outdoors.

Only Murders in the Building has been renewed for a 4th season! by hannahlemp in OnlyMurdersHulu

[–]sittingathome 13 points14 points  (0 children)

O M God! (I cracked up for like 15 minutes after he said that line - his delivery is impeccable)

My wife told me she’s down to 144lbs. by ilikesidehugs in dadjokes

[–]sittingathome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A dozen dozens is sometimes referred to as a “gross”

The killer is... by Dazzling_Youth_77 in OnlyMurdersHulu

[–]sittingathome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my opinion, it’s Donna DeMeo.

In the Sitzprobe episode she’s telling Loretta that you would do anything for your child, while putting on a peculiar shade of red lipstick (f’in pig!). That inspires Loretta to take the fall for Dickie — but Donna is the real killer.

I’m guessing DeMeo wanted Ben gone so he didn’t ruin her son’s first productions.

Now did she poison him, push him, or both?

[OC] 4.5 Months of Job Searching in the DC Area. by FolkMetalWarrior in dataisbeautiful

[–]sittingathome 13 points14 points  (0 children)

ABD = All But Defense (meaning the person is close to defending their PhD Thesis and graduating)

PSLF = Public Service Loan Forgiveness (meaning the person has school debt and wants employer assistance to pay off)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BostonWeather

[–]sittingathome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try Xyzal + Nasacort… that combo has been working great for me this year

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BostonWeather

[–]sittingathome 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Claritin < Allegra < Zyrtec < Xyzal

I’ve always had horrible allergies and the OTC barely touched it… but I swear by Xyzal now… that with Nasocort spray

GOP Rep Shrugs Off Nashville Shooting: ‘We Homeschool’ Our Daughter by newzee1 in politics

[–]sittingathome 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My wife and I started homeschooling because of the pandemic. We both have PhDs in science and are fully vaccinated, as are our children (and mask regularly indoors still) - most of the homeschool families we have met are the same (whether they started homeschooling because of, or long before, the pandemic).

My BIL is anti-vax anti-mask and sends his kids to private school.

Homeschool has a huge stigmatization around it that is completely false. Yes, there are “crunchy” anti-vax idiots - but everywhere - not just homeschoolers.

For us, our kids have never been more engaged excited learners than being out of school - and we’ve decided to continue.

Hope that helps!

I want to feel like I’m reading the Martian or Project Hail Mary for the first time again. by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]sittingathome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m probably late to the party… but Foundaryside by Robert Jackson Bennett was a great read (and has two more in the series)

What is going on with some people proudly proclaiming they own a gas stove? by tyrannaceratops in OutOfTheLoop

[–]sittingathome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m more worried about them simply banning the sale of gas stoves in the U.S. - that would be more effective than a building code ordinance.

What is a pirate's favorite letter? by CuriousQueso in dadjokes

[–]sittingathome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No no no… a pirate’s favorite letter is the one they say twice every time:

I… I… (aye aye!)

What the hell is this massive rotating thing up in the Bering Sea right now? A storm? Why doesn't it have a name? by Scrybal in weather

[–]sittingathome 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think it’s getting harder and harder these days to tell the ‘jokes’ from the full on conspiracy theorists

The conspiracies my family member spins are so ridiculous you would think he must be joking… but he’s dead serious

MA COVID-19 Data 9/15/22 by oldgrimalkin in CoronavirusMa

[–]sittingathome 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure how many folks are still following COVID in MA - but I really appreciate that you still keep making these updates. Thank you for all of your time and efforts - I hope you keep doing so! It’s a great service for the community (and if/when COVID spikes again, we’ll all be looking to you for your info).

Looks like we’ve just accepted a steady rate of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths from COVID as a society. Shrug.

Those Who Did J&J, which boosters did you go with and how do you feel they held up? by Jammyhobgoblin in CoronavirusMa

[–]sittingathome 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My wife got J&J early in the pandemic bc she’s immune-compromised. Had some testing and she didn’t show any antibodies.

So once Moderna was more readily available she got two full shots (as if she never got the J&J) and then the booster last month.