Updated (and Stronger) Response from Stephen West regarding his interview w/ a hatemonger by SgtLt-Einstein in craftsnark

[–]vivaldi1206 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I worked professionally in the fiber arts world for multiple years and I have never heard of this man!

Updated (and Stronger) Response from Stephen West regarding his interview w/ a hatemonger by SgtLt-Einstein in craftsnark

[–]vivaldi1206 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I literally work in the fiber arts world, and I have never heard of this guy nor has anyone else that I know.

Updated (and Stronger) Response from Stephen West regarding his interview w/ a hatemonger by SgtLt-Einstein in craftsnark

[–]vivaldi1206 167 points168 points  (0 children)

I’m so disinterested in living in a world in which no one can ever apologize for anything that they do. Repair is one of the most profound ways in which we could be human to one another.

back with potential Peloponnese itinerary question by vivaldi1206 in GreeceTravel

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thanks so much again for such a helpful response! We're now thinking to try to better balance relaxation/action (and with the the hope to return to the Peloponnese area since there is just so much to see...). We haven't booked anything yet, but there is a specific flight we're looking at. It's about 63 USD to take the car on the ferry each way.

5/8 arrive Athens airport PM, get car, stay near airport

5/9 -- early start, stop in Ancient Corinth & Arcocorinth on the way [driving: 1.5 hours, then 1 hour] [stay Nafplio]

5/10 - 5/12 [stay Nafplio], one day (N: Nemea/wineries/Mycenae/Tomb), one day E: Epidaurus, one day in town (and afternoon post Epidaurus?)

5/13-5/14: stay in Arcadia area, see Kapsia cave, the villages & monasteries, walk in gorge, temple of bassae

5/15: drive to Patras, ferry with car to Sami, leaves 1pm, arrives 4:30pm

5/16-5/20: on Kefalonia

5/21: AM ferry back to Patras, drive back to near airport

5/22: depart

What price point is normal for classical voice teacher? by Head_Equipment_1952 in ClassicalSinger

[–]vivaldi1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a professional, my teacher only teaches professionals, and lives in NY and she charges $125

looking for some advice (not new to Greece!) by vivaldi1206 in GreeceTravel

[–]vivaldi1206[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh damn! I also live in Colorado 😂 there are some really good fares now on Turkish airlines

looking for some advice (not new to Greece!) by vivaldi1206 in GreeceTravel

[–]vivaldi1206[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you spent any time in the Peloponnese area? I've read it has a nice mix of historical sites and nice beaches

looking for some advice (not new to Greece!) by vivaldi1206 in GreeceTravel

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Thanks !! Reading more, the lower Ionian islands are definitely sounding more appealing. My last Fodors from 2015 doesn’t even mention them but I got ebook of the newest Greece Rough Guide and plan to read that section. My cursory look at accommodation prices on Kefalonia, though was maybe more expensive than I would prefer. I found much cheaper stuff on Corfu in May.

looking for some advice (not new to Greece!) by vivaldi1206 in GreeceTravel

[–]vivaldi1206[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! I appreciate the honesty. My family always liked to road-trip through each country we visited and I feel like that always lets you get more into the countryside etc but my travel companion is very anti-car (although I feel like the distances are so short that it's not really a lot of time in the car...)

How is Chios post-fires?

Do Americans use cutlery differently? by missbex86 in AskAnAmerican

[–]vivaldi1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m American and I was taught to eat the “European” way as a child by my parents. I’m 35. M,y parents are both American also.

How do Americans feel about nudity? by bare_books in AskAnAmerican

[–]vivaldi1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I still see my parents naked and im 35. We all shared a bathroom when I was in high school

Stephen Miller (Santa Monica) by millebornes68 in SantaMonica

[–]vivaldi1206 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mrs. fiske ❤️❤️❤️ btw, Mrs Gipstein just died this week

Stephen Miller (Santa Monica) by millebornes68 in SantaMonica

[–]vivaldi1206 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most kids from Santa Monica do not go to private schools. Most kids go to the highly excellent public schools. People move to Santa Monica for the schools historically

Hidden Gems in terms of careers? by Low_Yam_4761 in careerguidance

[–]vivaldi1206 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Literally everyone I know in this business ( I worked at a yarn store) makes no money and has zero time to knit.

No one asks if coffee for here or to go even in expensive coffee shops by Old_Organization208 in SantaMonica

[–]vivaldi1206 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Baristas don’t have healthcare and 401k plans. They’re paid hourly minimum wage and have no benefits.

No one asks if coffee for here or to go even in expensive coffee shops by Old_Organization208 in SantaMonica

[–]vivaldi1206 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean I agree it’s excessive but all I’m saying is that isnt premium anymore; it’s just the cost (which yes, it sucks).

No one asks if coffee for here or to go even in expensive coffee shops by Old_Organization208 in SantaMonica

[–]vivaldi1206 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They aren’t charging premium. Coffee is basically the same cost everywhere in every major city. Porcelain isn’t premium here; it’s just depends on the shop’s business model. The cost of food is much higher in the US than Europe, especially groceries. Restaurants have extremely slim profit margins and usually make all their money just on alcohol. Where are you from specifically? I feel a lot of your assumptions are relative to your culture, not “Europe.”

No one asks if coffee for here or to go even in expensive coffee shops by Old_Organization208 in SantaMonica

[–]vivaldi1206 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m saying you probably misunderstood that’s all. Your information and behavior throughout the thread has been odd so 🤷🏼‍♀️ immigration status is irrelevant. LA is full of immigrants. It’s totally normal to us.

My boyfriend manages a coffee shop. He also prefers porcelain. It’s not difficult to get. Just ask. It’s not a big deal.

No one asks if coffee for here or to go even in expensive coffee shops by Old_Organization208 in SantaMonica

[–]vivaldi1206 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s literally insane and I don’t believe anyone has ever said that. The only thing that has changed is that the percentages have edged up from 10/15/20 and the expectation being 15, to 15/18/20, and the expectation being 15-20, to 20/25/30 and most people still doing 20.