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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It took a while but the schedule was reliable, so I was generally fine with a weekly trip up to Meijer and bringing a book. But I'd already acclimated to the mall leg of that trip from working retail so that probably helped.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I love those things! I hadn't considered them for facial use though.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I really like Lush's Happy Skin for this - for me at least, it gives a solid level of scrubbiness without the risk of edging into scratchiness, if that makes any sense?

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I figured if it covered my stride length it would take up most of entire sidewalk, plus I'd still get hit with rain coming at an angle so I mostly gave up on umbrellas and focused on raincoat hoods. But still very curious to see what others recommend!

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Vapiano! I'd forgotten about that one. I don't think it lasted as long as HopCat though.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Oh no! I'm sorry. Hope you have a speedy recovery.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I certainly don't speak for us all, but as a few data points in the other direction, my tall family and friends and I are generally happy to help. And being asked is honestly sometimes a nice change from "wow, you're tall" type comments as far as interactions with strangers!

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Do you know if SUVs are included in the averages?

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

That was delightful! I need to watch that show.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

There was a place near me that did a loaded tater tot pizza (among other wacky options) and I didn't order it frequently but I also never regretted it.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It's SO much better than the overnights!

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

That IS really cool! I don't think I can make this one but will definitely keep an eye out for others. Thank you!

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

"just wizard space monk charlatans" PERFECTION.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

(Shout out to Rodd Tuffcurls and the Bench Press, that experience made me want to see Hamilton more than any recommendation before or since! Although I still prefer their cover of Be A Man from Mulan.)

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

My husband didn't either, so after it ended we swallowed our embarrassment in not knowing whatever Kids Are Listening To These Days and asked some nearby people. It was You'll Be Back from Hamilton. Hundreds of people in formal wear belting it out together in the Great Hall at the Field Museum.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Yes. I was at a gala, with a cover band I already knew would feature songs across a range of genres that might be more or less familiar to me but until that point had been at least recognizable, and then they started one, the whole venue was singing along and clearly INTO IT and I had no idea.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

To be fair, I only have one at home now because I inherited it years ago, so while I do appreciate having the option I don't think I'd get a new one if it broke. That said I'm firmly in the "don't MAKE me use my phone for the thing" camp so I do support print options/printer availability generally!

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Wish I was there to just look at him and say "No."

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I'm in Chicago and this solution is relatively common for old buildings in winter, it's kind of like a DIY double glaze in my understanding. But we learned from experience that it's much harder to set up once the temp is below 20 F so the Blanket Curtain plan is always ready as a backup!

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We use a window insulation kit that's essentially giant sheets of cling film and long strips of double-sided tape that you attach to the inside of the window frame and then heat with a hair dryer until it's taut. It's nice because you still get light but I don't know the humidity tolerance.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Sand is the reason I haven't unpacked from getting back yesterday though! I'll decant all my clothes into hampers shortly but I want to wipe down various sunscreens and bug sprays and water bottles that were floating around the beach bag before putting them away, and I want to do that in daylight.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The closer my return is to when I'd normally do laundry or sort out daily meds or whatever, the more likely I am to wait until that would happen anyway. If I'm returning from a formal work trip or a vacation in a different climate and don't need anything from my luggage now I'm more likely to wait.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It depends on day of the week and how much of an overlap my Trip Stuff has with my Current Everyday Stuff, with further adjustments for if I'm toting anything perishable or crushable, or if Sand Was Visited.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I think this is the beginning. It's a delight! bsky.app/profile/rmar...

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

That's great! My attempts just looked like a regular fully round moon even though it was pretty dramatic when I was just looking at it.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Yeah that seemed like an odd choice. And an odd thing to mention!

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Your post prompted me to look at Robin Hobb's site to see where I might have gotten confused last time, and that linked me to this handy Where To Start article which made me go "what? I somehow skipped the whole *pirate* trilogy?!' reactormag.com/assassins-pi...

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Assassins, Pirates, or Dragons: Where to Start With the Work of Robin Hobb - Reactor

Choosing a Robin Hobb book to start with isn’t just choosing a series—it’s choosing a doorway into a huge, interconnected world. All but one of Hobb’s trilogies make up a giant tale told in many piece...

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I'm still a book and change away but very much looking forward to it!

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I skipped live ship traders the first time around (just due to confusion probably) but this comment prompted me to start the series again and this time I will make sure I have them all!

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Ours was pretty wholesome as far as I remember, but I only went for a couple of years.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We did the under-table huddle at 4-H camp! I don't think any of the buildings had a basement.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Thinking about it from that angle now, though, I can see how the romance structure (of each book focusing on a different main character set and their specific HEA) works well to support an entertaining ensemble series.

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

My husband and I both love that series, and did before I was even aware of romantasy as a specific genre. It's just so great!

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glamazon79.bsky.social @glamazon79.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I'm picturing the owners as a couple with different tastes who, after a long-ago fight, agreed one could have full control over the inside and one over the outside as a compromise... but instead each just kept escalating. "Oh, my roses were too wild for your pristine lawn? Enjoy this zebra carpet!"

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