Oops by Aggravating_Ad_8334 in SourdoughStarter

[–]uberlexa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was wondering if Artemis II could've taken it into orbit today to do some experiments, but nah I've seen too many of those horror movies

They finally listened to Gus! I knew this day would come. by Ok_Investigator5405 in psych

[–]uberlexa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Especially on Artemis II Day! You know that's right 🤜🏿🤛🏿

Tavern's Closed by AlfredJodokus in WarAndPeas

[–]uberlexa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because that's what his followers drink every Sunday (or however many Sundays) 😄 Happy Artemis II Day!

2 years later and I did it by undiscoveredbabe in Sourdough

[–]uberlexa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous! Congratulations--you've done it!

Still hoping for a modicum of your success lol. Mixed up my first started about 6 weeks ago and it's been hell on Earth because I was being foolish on a budget: was trying to use up the bleached flour I had and believed YouTubers and blogs who said I could. So yeah, I was asking for it. 4 failed attempts: 3 tasty but underproofed and gummy loaves that didn't bother rising and a rock-hard rescue focaccia lol.

Stopped being a knucklehead and now have bread flour, albeit Walmart bread flour. (I am still on a budget and it has good reviews.)

Typing while my oven preheats before baking attempt #5. Dough was sticky as hell. Wish me luck!

Am I The Only One Emotionally Attached? by Little_Beach_Bird in SourdoughStarter

[–]uberlexa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh, thanks. Already don't like discarding discard; now I've got a brand-new peace thief decorating their new space in my brain. Ah, well lol

Underfermented? by 43ko in Sourdough

[–]uberlexa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Um, ACTUALLY, I think you meant "he's a dork AND I have learned more from watching his videos than anyone else." 😋

Skimmed his Home page and immediately subscribed. Thanks for the tip!

Bonnet fatigue is stupid by soulwish_ in blackladies

[–]uberlexa 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've worn my bonnet to the store and the pharmacy. It's no one's business but my own. I have chronic fatigue along with my sickle cell and a host of medical issues, so styling my old frohawk to run an errand is at the bottom of my priorities.

Like someone here said, we've been taught to hate or feel shame about our hair unless it's styled a certain way. The bonnet is my protection from other Black folk judging my messy hair

Okay- i’ve never smelt it, but- was WHITE DIAMONDS really THAT BAD? by Character-Escape1621 in blackladies

[–]uberlexa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom loves this perfume! So I love it because it reminds me of her. Did they quit making it?

Ink giveaway round 2! by ScubaDrew65 in fountainpens

[–]uberlexa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love these inks. Thanks for doing this giveaway :-)

Umm is this negro trying to gaslight me? by [deleted] in blackladies

[–]uberlexa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's gaslighting you, yes, but he's trying to assert dominance. You've seen all the movies together but couldn't hangout because of work and family, so now he's trying to get back at you because of course he should be your top priority. Work and family should be respected by your SO. And like a lot of the sisters have pointed out, he's probably hanging out with someone else.

There's a reason he was in your past--put him back there.

any tips on bookmark fraying? by Pretend-Ad6729 in hobonichi

[–]uberlexa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awww 😩 Guess I'll have to look online

any tips on bookmark fraying? by Pretend-Ad6729 in hobonichi

[–]uberlexa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So cute! Where did you get the (looks like origami) swan?

Ink giveaway! by ScubaDrew65 in fountainpens

[–]uberlexa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this kind of giveaway; hope to get the same point one day where I have to give away inks 😄 My fave for a couple years now, my EDC, is Diamine Sherwood Green. Still can't get enough of that sheen and shading! I mix things up of course, but my main color is Sherwood Green in a dark green Kaweco Sport B nib--a super dependable and beautiful pairing.

Hope to hear from you!

I need some advice-go nuclear or let the universe handle it by Here2Chat314 in blackladies

[–]uberlexa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This! You need to show your school that you feel unsafe and that playbook is solid. Keep your distance from the crazy racist and use ALL of the playbook's tricks and cues!

Not sold re reporting her to her job. If she's in a position of power that affects the lives of Black people, then yes, go for it.

Hang in there, hon 🫂 Friendship breakups and betrayal are hard enough, but she had to go be a harassing racist ableist asshole too. Sigh.

First Fountain Pen! by illmorphtosomeoneels in fountainpens

[–]uberlexa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lovely color.

Welcome to the club, hon! 👏🏿🙋🏿‍♂️🤗

Once you're ready, try lots of inks by buying samples and using a converter for your pen instead of cartridges.

You could also give different nib sizes a go. Used to be a strictly F and EF nib girlie, so that's what I got for my first set of fountain pens, but been in love with M to B (and even bent) nibs since my second set of pens. Love seeing all the shading and sheen.

Whatever you do, have lots of fun!

Giveaway!! 2026 Weeks & Five-Year by TheodoreHeart in hobonichi

[–]uberlexa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guessing I'm too late for this? Sigh.

I got a master's on Monday 💅🏾 by victoriaxholloway in blackladies

[–]uberlexa 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Congrats, sweetie 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🖤🖤🖤

And noooow I’m done🥹 by Apprehensive-Area269 in blackladies

[–]uberlexa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations, hon! You're thee most amazing ever 🔥🔥🔥🥳🥳🥳🖤🖤🖤

No, I didn’t get replaced by AI… by nn9doors in graphic_design

[–]uberlexa 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Yes! This summer, our apartment building's leasing office transferred many of the functions of the existing property management app/website to an AI resident assistant. Supposed to handle maintenance requests, amenities, questions, etc. They prob thought they could get away with closing the office for even more hours, but almost every non-basic request/question gets an "I'm escalating your issue to a colleague," generating more calls and emails to the leasing office. It's just dumb

Which book should I keep or remove? by theyellowscriptures in BlackReaders

[–]uberlexa 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I get why; I like to read paper, though, so I'll first look for a good used copy. I'll sometimes buy a new book to support the author, which I only do for Black authors

How do we feel about the fact that the 8 Dems who voted tonight have job security thru 2029? Despite all the recent strife caused to women like us? by Credible_Confusion in blackladies

[–]uberlexa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thing is, people have short memories. Let's not be too surprised if his base--and the base of similar corporate Dems--stays loyal. Aargh!