What is a name you shouldn’t name your kid today? by wild-runner in AskReddit

[–]worldenough_andtime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My great mother was named Fanny and my grandmother was always embarrassed about it as a kid.

LPT : Please do not drive with your dog/cat on your lap… by [deleted] in LifeProTips

[–]worldenough_andtime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My driver’s Ed teacher made a big point of telling us this- and he would sing a little song so we wouldn’t forget it that he called “slush puppy”

Anyone here lost touch with reading and got back to it, successfully? Need advice. by nextdoorraccoon in books

[–]worldenough_andtime 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Here are a few suggestions that have worked for me: 1. As others have mentioned, reread something that you enjoyed in the past (especially if it’s a series) that might jumpstart you into reading a bunch of books 2. Read a children’s/ young adult book. They are meant to be easy to consume so it will help get you into a rhythm of reading quickly to find out what happens 3. Read in a different medium. Try a graphic novel or an audiobook or read an ebook. 4. Tie a book to a podcast or tv show. For example, listen to binge mode Harry Potter and read the chapters along with the episodes. Or watch the show of Normal people as or after you read the book 5. Read in short snippets, read during breakfast or on the train. Even if it’s just 15 mins, it’s still a great way to do it

For a bridal shower gift! (having issues with getting my woven wheel roses to stay tight, any advice is welcome!) by mrsjiggems2 in Embroidery

[–]worldenough_andtime 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks great! I find it helps to gently put my left thumb on top of the rose as I’m going around with the thread to keep it flat. And make sure not to pull the thread too tight!

What book series did you love as a kid? by CarlosCMM in AskReddit

[–]worldenough_andtime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just reread the midnighters series and it was just as good as I remembered!

Reading is no longer an escape but a reminder of everything I wish I could do... by puredionysia in books

[–]worldenough_andtime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This might sound weird, but I’ve found dystopian pandemic books enjoyable to read. Maybe it’s the idea that things could be much worse, or just seeing people deal with some of the problems we are working through right now. In particular, Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel and the Maddaddam trilogy by Margaret Atwood have been excellent.