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1d ago
inUpdate: My crew thinks I'm too nice to curious neighbors.
Yeah, been called "too nice" so many times my crew tried to get me a fanny pack full of brochures just to seem more official. Last week I spent twenty minutes explaining the concrete curing process to a six-year-old... his mom looked at me like I was from another planet, but hey, he asked. It's easier than having someone panic over the noise later and call the city.
2d ago
inVent: My sister's loose bedtime rules during family visits
Totally get that, @mary_kelly. It's a no win spot where your routine gets messed up. You just have to pick your battles and figure out what's worth saying.
3d ago
inA farmer's market visit sparked a big fight over hidden additives in bread
Seriously, cole_lee is spot on! I went down that same rabbit hole a while back after a chat with a vendor at our local market. I spent weeks reading every bread label at the grocery store, driving myself nuts. But you know what? I finally had to ask myself, is this worry actually helping my family or just making me anxious? The rules are there for a reason, and most of this stuff is just to keep food safe to eat.
3d ago
inBathroom lock jammed during my first house party
Yeah the "jiggling" part is key. My version of jiggling usually ends with me calling a pro after making it way worse.
4d ago
inI finally got my book club to read a choose-your-own-adventure book
Made everyone vote with index cards once.