[Rosacea]

I had rosacea earlier this year.  The derm prescribed Soolantra in the AM (which was fine, though it felt funny to take ivermectin); Epsolay in the PM (a kind of benzoyl peroxide); and a several month course of doxy.  I was hesitant to take the doxy, but did, and had several weeks of stomach upset when I finally discontinued it.  If I were to have a flare again, I'd see if I could just do the Soolantra and a non-prescription-grade benzoyl peroxide or other option.

Echoing other posters above that CeraVe products are really helpful!

[Guest room/multi-purpose room]

The New York Times had an article on this very topic today:  https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/realestate/overnight-guests-bedroom-space.html?unlocked_article_code=Hh0fZThdGogROtkvWQYwpwcuiba_0QmCdiWYm-qBwD1atioupDSJQjUKI_guPD2BpzCx3Q9fA_uZrts9vt_EAWE0bbHjIMafQ4S8dKmHZfX3RkewJ2_BzqslCTMo1rTqtZiXT3hosfcr2wFkmOjpjEe4lZr2qiRwAbvTkzy58tlGBamMfqRpe9fH0gca6MXPsrBf1gLYO96DT01iL5lgZOSze6il07Tq7Un_DxOBk-doz3E-JpF3i4k9s7TPc2BTQjstdJmTcZ61VW8krTdcuUvuY33rk-7MYB50JRt31Pk6crQaCKGrL_3UAqBpXPyaVnSyh3hw-4OWh6dQ_mqLgi0ZzVJvUs76VCj2&smid=url-share.

Some of the options are (as always for the Times!) very pricey, but might be fun as a source of inspiration.

[Oh dear Lord, forget selling this house, I am burning it down!]

When I was a child, we moved into a new house.  My younger brother opened the cabinet under the sink and cried out happily, "Mommy, this house comes with a hamster!"

[Narrator: it was not, in fact, a hamster.]

[Estrogen patches - sticky residue]

I have had good luck with makeup remover.

[Yesterday was the worst day of my life and today isn’t better]

So very sorry for your loss.

[Update/revisiting ... about root canals/crowns.]

I am a tooth grinder / clencher, especially in times of stress.  I found the instructions for masseter (jaw muscle) massage given here to be quite useful: https://www.painscience.com/articles/spot-07-masseter.php .

[TW - self harm. Did anyone here read dooce?]

I did read her off and on over the years, and I understood from her postings in recent years that she had struggled with depression and addiction.  It's a very sad story and my heart goes out to her children and family.

[Planning a funeral - update at end with question]

12 hours ago, lauraw4321 said:

We are also displaying quilts, dresses and cross stitching that she made and have invited people to bring anything she made them. 

That sounds beautiful.  I hope the service brings peace to all who attend.

[Planning a funeral - update at end with question]

10 hours ago, lauraw4321 said:

Is like planning a wedding, but you have to do it in 5 days while crying all the time. 🤪
 

I have a lot of support and I’m doing well. And I think we are going to have a service that would make mom so happy. But man it’s a lot.

Hugs and good thoughts for you.  If you have someone who can pull together a photo slideshow, we found that to be a very meaningful part of both my father's and father-in-law's funerals (shown before the service).  It can be a nice way to reflect on the person's whole life, not just the moment of passing.  

[Planning a funeral - update at end with question]

8 hours ago, Farrar said:

Sending hugs as well. 

And just a note to all of us. As you age, please plan your own funeral so your family isn't left guessing. It's hard enough even when everything has been planned. It's a whole other level when you don't even know if your loved one liked that hymn or you can't remember which funeral home in town they hated.

Yes, this 100%.  I ended up making scripture and hymn choices for my father-in-law's funeral.  I think they were appropriate, but I don't know whether they were the best choices.  

[More cancer - she’s gone.]

So very sorry for your loss.

 

[If you were in elementary school in the mid-1970s...]

I remember set theory from elementary school in the 1970s.  I don't recall the specific textbook you linked to.  But I definitely remember set notation and the axiom that "the empty set is a member of every set."

[TMI ladies only - yeast]

I have found that an over-the-counter probiotic has been helpful over the past few years (could be correlation instead of causation, but worth a try).

[My dog died today.]

So sorry for your loss.  It is so hard to lose such a good companion.

[What coat for my kid?]

What about a Uniqlo packable down jacket?  Like this: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E452738-000/00?colorDisplayCode=69&sizeDisplayCode=003.  Not super puffy, can be crammed in a backpack, and the price is not too $$$.

[If your kid has life threatening food allergies, what precautions do you take and ask other people to take?]

As the mother of a child with life-threatening nut allergies, I would be upset if you brought a cake with almonds to my house. 

I would also be very confused.  Gently: you and your family have had so much trauma and sadness - why would you take this risk?

[My mother died last night]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[Ways to support 14yo ds with Ecce Romani 2?]

14yo ds will be starting 9th grade in the fall (in B&M school).  He loved learning Latin with Ecce Romani 1 over the past two years and is interested in a way to continue learning Latin as an extracurricular.  Any suggestions about online courses, tutors, or self-study tips?  Thanks so much for any advice.

[Sigh. I keep trying to keep my chin up.]

I'm so sorry that you are in the middle of all this.

[Torani Sugar Free Syrup - what’s your favorite flavor?]

Sugar-free caramel for me!

[Silly question - salad spinners*UPDATE*]

I have no answers, but I feel your pain.

[If you have done allergy injections]

Could your allergist ramp up the dosage less aggressively?

 

We got a dog and I got shots for about six months with few side effects, and they definitely reduced my reactions to her.  I stopped before the recommended time and now need to go back, as I am getting very teary-eyed ...

[History of Germany]

The BBC / British Museum podcasts "Germany: Memories of a Nation" were really interesting to me (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04dwbwz).  You could use them as supplements; I especially thought the ones on Goethe and Gutenberg were appealing.

[Help me out with some perspective.]

If the student is old enough to have friends that are getting married, the student is old enough to understand the original commitment he/she made.  You are not being unreasonable, in my opinion.

[Deleted main post. Thank you.]

I'm so sorry for your loss.