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TW - self harm. Did anyone here read dooce?
Erica in OR replied to lauraw4321's topic in The Chat Board
Oh, no. I had read her blog regularly, as well as her most recent book. She had also shared over the last year or two that she struggled with alcoholism. Erica in OR -
It's been awhile since we did our trip, but we did a 7-day unlimited Metro pass for everyone in our family. Unlimited had no time restrictions - peak or off-peak fares didn't matter. Back then we had physical cards, no apps. It was a great deal and super easy to use. Looks like they still offer it, along with 1- and 3-day options. https://www.wmata.com/fares/farecard-options.cfm It was honestly no problem to do Metro from the airport, even with luggage, although it depends how far you have to go from the station to where you're staying. Erica in OR
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Popular gifts for 4th grade girls these days
Erica in OR replied to MercyA's topic in The Chat Board
Beanie Boos - particularly the ones with sequins that flip two different ways for different colors Diamond Dotz kits - bracelet set of 3 Joann Fabric carries both of these and tends to have coupons for 40% off a regular priced item. Erica in OR -
We have this one https://www.amazon.com/Carex-Day-Light-Classic-Bright-Therapy/dp/B00PCN4UVU/ref=sr_1_22?crid=1N98N3YOGWKOQ&keywords=therapy+light&qid=1640570197&sprefix=therapy+ight%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-22
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talk to me about negotiating salary for first "real" job
Erica in OR replied to gardenmom5's topic in The Chat Board
Highly recommend reading salary negotiation related posts at askamanager.com blog. Salary negotiation for first job is realistic. Erica in OR -
Dr. Hiiii-iiiive? Paging Dr. Hiiiii-iiiive.
Erica in OR replied to Jenny in Florida's topic in The Chat Board
My mother's solution for blisters when I was a kid (which I've used into adulthood) was to thread a needle (sterilize first), then poke into and out of (like taking a single small stitch) the layer of skin forming the top of the blister, as close to the surface as possible. Pull the thread into the in/out holes and leave there, trimming the ends short enough to not interfere but not fall out. It allows the blister moisture to wick out through the thread and dry it out without losing the protection of the skin covering the blister. It dries out after a day or two, leaving the skin over it intact. Remove the thread. Erica in OR -
I know of others who will do the same if masks *are* required. They feel uncomfortable about their children wearing masks all day long. Rock < > hard place Erica in OR
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I thought that meant just no change fees - you'd still pay the difference in your fare if you didn't take this flight and took another one that was more expensive at that time. Erica in OR
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Thought this article I read over the weekend was interesting. It relates to your vascular comment. https://elemental.medium.com/coronavirus-may-be-a-blood-vessel-disease-which-explains-everything-2c4032481ab2 Erica in OR
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Cleaned out the game closet with the kids. Made a stack to go to the thrift store. Kids are now playing some of the games that got unearthed, that we're keeping. Win—win. Erica in OR
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Yes. Nearly done with an associate's degree. Dealing with life's stresses in healthy ways. Continuing on medication. Continuing to realize when they need support and talking to a counselor. A blessed part of our family. It was such a worrying time for a long while, and I wished I could solve everything instantly. It takes time. Erica in OR
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Things I can buy for older kids quiet time
Erica in OR replied to lovinmyboys's topic in The Chat Board
The Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction book series has some fun builds using household materials. My son also really liked extreme dot-to-dot books. Erica in OR