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Re: The History of the Bandana

dahlila — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 16:56:19 -0000

Very interesting. I'm looking for a catalog of sorts, if it exists, of the different bandana prints, designs & their names & eras. Can't find a thing. Suggestions?

Re: How To View Or Edit Your Friends Day Video On Facebook

dahlila — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:43:17 -0000

Mine too!! I feel left out. All the cool kids have them. :(

Re: Jamie the Very Worst Missionary: You can't give what you don't have.

dahlila — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 21:05:37 -0000

I have been in-hiding since the holidays, so exhausted, & I didn't even overdo them. No shopping, no crazy-making, but I swear the energy in the air just zapped everyone I see. Our expectations &/or guilt about family wipes. us. out. The best I can do for myself--& in turn, anyone in my life--is rest. (& for anyone who can't afford to get away, just STAY PUT, hide in a hot bath, take a quiet walk, take a nap in the driveway if you have to!

Re: An Illustrated Guide to Introverts in a Start-Up

dahlila — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 17:05:07 -0000

This is mostly me. I stand up for myself just fine though in meetings & such, but the rest is spot on. That open floor plan is dreadful! Give me a small cubby closet over that cacophony. :)

Re: Jamie the Very Worst Missionary: Before you get that tattoo...

dahlila — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 18:35:52 -0000

I got my one & only tattoo on my shoulder when I was 24--I'm 52--you do the math. Tattoos were NOT a thing then. Only sailors & REALLY rough dudes on motorcycles had them. Like you mentioned, everyone had an opinion, not all good. (Don't even remind my mother who hyperventilated, cried & nearly passed out. To this day we do not discuss it). Oddly, I'm no longer a big fan of tattoos, because now they're everywhere! Everyone has one! AND a lot of of them. (It just lost it's uniqueness along the road, for me). Still, I tell people who still act shocked, because I'm OLDER, I guess--don't you regret that EVER? Why yes, yes I do, sometimes. It doesn't really rock an evening gown, but that doesn't often. I would say to someone getting one, THINK about WHAT you are getting, because at 22 you may LOVE Mickey Mouse or some Sci-Fi character from your favorite video game, but in 20-30 years, maybe not so much. Still, when anyone does give grief, I (might) say, well, "I" didn't swear before God to love it FOREVER--like your 2nd marriage that lasted 15 mins, so, I'm good. ;)

Re: Dear Julie: “My ‘Friend’ Stole My Business Plan”

dahlila — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:20:53 -0000

That last one hit home! I had given a good friend some "space" as a newlywed, thinking they'd be deep in bliss for a while. I got a few "casual" emails to join them at some festivals or such, but I politely declined--again, thinking third-wheel, and that she & I would connect soon enough, when I got a flame-throwing letter like the one above. I was SO shocked! I was trying to do a good thing & got slammed. We, unfortunately, never recovered. Such a sad, sad miscommunication. I hope these two have better luck. Good advice.

Re: Dear Julie: “My Friend’s Horrific Divorce Is Affecting My Family, Help!”

dahlila — Thu, 14 May 2015 15:56:55 -0000

Omg, love this. "No one ever died from a run-on sentence". Also, excellent advice. Tread very lightly.

Re: Veteran Saves Dog Trapped in Hot Car, Gets Arrested - Pet360 Pet Parenting Simplified

dahlila — Thu, 14 May 2015 01:26:13 -0000

The vet is a hero. He may have saved the dog's life knowing he would face consequences. The only thing worse than the woman leaving the dog in the car is people standing around looking away, because "they don't want to get involved." Bravo to him.

Re: Tactical Urbanists Are Improving Cities, One Rogue Fix at a Time

dahlila — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:29:05 -0000

I'm a HUGE believer in do-it-yourself neighborhood improvements & bits of joy like the small pop-up parks, but I was sad to read that you believe it has to be all about the up-and-coming Millenials, like those of us over 40 & 50 haven't been doing this for years, please! *eye roll*

Re: Do You Tip Your Groomer, Dog Walker, or Pet Sitter? - by Pamela Mitchell

dahlila — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 14:24:18 -0000

I recently dog sat for an entire week & the dog had 98% of my attention--lots of walks, brushing, she even slept on my bed, plus I sent photos to the owners every day with updates on what she was doing, so I was very surprised when they didn't tip me at all. Especially since my price for the week was quite low. So, yes if someone is taking extra special care of your pet, do tip them, & tip them well, so that they will want to do it again!

Re: From Etsy to Sweatsy

dahlila — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 18:50:39 -0000

This" "Etsy is Walmart with better fonts."Sad, but now true. As a long time Etsy seller--1st w/crafty crochets, yes, indeed, then on to vintage fashion I did pretty well for a while, but since the "make it overseas factory bomb" hit, business has all but tanked. Also, every time I've made a complaint on the Etsy Seller Forum page, my thread has been shutdown in violation of "calling out" & DISCRIMINATING certain Asian countries--wow, a shameful PR move in motion. So, basically us small-time crochet & vintage fashion enthusiasts trying to make a meager wage to live a quieter life, are screwed.

Re: Tk things your senior dog would like you to know

dahlila — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 23:03:07 -0000

Good piece & anyone who gets a dog should know these things. They need more attention too. Also, they may need more space--a good hiding space all their own. They may get more anxious at night & pace. Leave a night light on; put baby gates up on stairs. They may be old but they still need walks! Every single day! I walked my two senior babies twice a day, even when it was only around the block. It was their favorite part of any day. They lived to be 14 & 15.7. I miss them dearly. <3

Re: Dear Julie: “My Haircut Fear Is Real” + “Can I Help a Friend Deal with Death?”

dahlila — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:58:21 -0000

Good advice to DDBH. Grief is SO unpredictable. Period. Personally, I have sobbed uncontrollably, & then again sat--just like her friend--discussing the details between tea servings. One minute you're completely numb, the next you're not, repeat, repeat, repeat. Also, I've found myself NOT wanting to upset whoever I'm with my grief because then I have to deal with THEIR reaction too. It's too much! So, there's that. Just be there. Be there for whatever emotion she is or is not going through. xo

Re: chickens in sweaters

dahlila — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 02:06:41 -0000

Where is the CROCHET pattern?! I don't knit very well.

Re: The Cycle of Reading with Depression

dahlila — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:02:04 -0000

Audio books. Truly. For years I loathed the idea of them, but when my eyes got bad & migraines got worse I couldn't read--& I have an English degree! GAsp! I had stacks of books everywhere, but audio books really saved me. Also, when I'm depressed or anxious they distract my brain at night instead of my brain whirling while I try & sleep.

Re: Watch ‘Bob’s Burgers’? Now You Can Eat Them, Too

dahlila — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 19:58:56 -0000

I love Bob's Burgers. It's too funny. I'd totally try the "Never Been Feta Burger"! :)

Re: Dog Saved from Columbia Gorge on Christmas : People.com

dahlila — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 20:35:22 -0000

How on earth did they round up anybody on Christmas day? I'm surprised anyone even answered a phone. That's the amazing part.

Re: Itch-scratching elephant terrifies occupants of car

dahlila — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:32:53 -0000

I'm just glad the elephant was all right.

Re: 29118

dahlila — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:31:06 -0000

Need better coffee in Terminal B!

Re: The Purple Ones Celebrate 30th Anniversary of ‘Purple Rain’

dahlila — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 18:09:06 -0000

I was 21 when Purple Rain came out, deep in my night clubbing days. It was seriously sensual, rocking, hormone-rising stuff! ;) It was all we listened to--on cassette in my VW. We dressed like Prince, saw the movie dozens of times. Over night it became its own culture. All great memories. Can not believe how long ago that was.

Re: New Series of 'Inspector Lewis' Commissioned by ITV

dahlila — Thu, 15 May 2014 17:16:54 -0000

Very much so!! I just finished watching season 7 & was heartbroken thinking that was the end. Lewis & Hathaway are my favorite detective duo. :)

Re: News: MASTERPIECE Announces Fall, 2014 Schedule

dahlila — Fri, 09 May 2014 01:39:09 -0000

Yay! Inspector Lewis returns. :)

Re: Woman Makes Bucket List for Dying Dog : People.com

dahlila — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 21:00:25 -0000

What a wonderful way to create fun time TOGETHER--which is all dogs want, really, to be with us--before his time. My most loved heeler died of bone cancer too. I took him for long, slow rides in the car, so he could smell & see the neighborhood. We got swirly cones at the drive-thru every night, we laid in the park, and I wrote down every single thing I could remember about his life while we were still together. I'm so very sorry for your loss. RIP Romeo.

Re: Do Girl Scout Cookies Still Make The World A Better Place?

dahlila — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 16:32:12 -0000

Keep your judgmental hands off my GS cookies. But seriously, have you looked on the grocery shelves? Kids are fed more sugar in their breakfast cereal than probably show up in a GS cookie. No one HAS to buy GS cookies. These doctors need to aim their issues higher than the Girl Scouts--& omg, light bulbs? Yea, that's lucrative. *Pft*

Re: You won’t believe why this idiot owner surrendered their dog.

dahlila — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 23:42:24 -0000

Posted on FB & Twitter. So sad & such a darling dog. Deserves a kind warm bed forever. <3 & the man deserves a long cold life under the porch.