Lindsey K

She blogs. She makes things. She sometimes even blogs about making things.

[Lindsey K @shushnow]

@CarrieSAI I'm actually not convinced the world would survive without women in politics.

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@genaLRthomas I think middle school is so hard because it's the start of your adult identity- such a hard transition as those first few rebellions for independence involve failure- like all learning! Feeling like a failure at life sucks. But your kiddo will grow and learn and be ok.

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@heyletsmakestuf I agree with the sentiment that just because I *think* I'm right doesn't mean I am. But sometimes I *know* I'm right, I have the evidence.

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@heyletsmakestuf A lot of places are doing virtual clubs and tea on zoom.

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@heyletsmakestuf Maybe you need a hobby that is just for fun!

See if the local library has clubs or classes?

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@heyletsmakestuf I've made a lot of friends through trading aquarium stock. Local groups devoted to hobbies can be full of fascinating people. Are you in hobby groups that are local yet?

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@heyletsmakestuf Like, "did you say something that might cause me to believe something not true because you didn't want me to be upset? I'm responsible to deal with my upset feelings, but it's important for me to trust you to tell the truth always and you to trust me to still be fair."

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@heyletsmakestuf There's also a difference between untruths that are told out of fear and ones that are told for other reasons, and your kids are probably old enough to learn about that too

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@heyletsmakestuf I just say "are you sure that's true?" And then remind the kiddos that saying things that might be misleading (not giving it intent, just, "oops, that could cause me to believe something untrue!) can destroy trust without meaning to.

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@heyletsmakestuf Ahhh it's so addictive!

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@heyletsmakestuf I once randomly developed an allergy to a fabric softener and broke out in a mild all over itchy rash.

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@heyletsmakestuf Have your kids had Fifths Disease and do their cheeks look flushed?

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@betzsteve @Crinetics Oh wow, a potential way to reduce cortisol could be huge!

[Lindsey K @shushnow]

@heyletsmakestuf Have you read She Who Would Become The Sun? I'm listening to it now, and it is amazing.

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@heyletsmakestuf I've been in churches that had a suffocating atmosphere for children, where people disparaged reading books or watching movies, where I felt intensely uncomfortable at other people's barbecues and would not want to invite people over for fear that they'd judge the art on my walls

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@heyletsmakestuf I really look for a good *cultural* fit, like, are these people whose home I feel welcome in and do I feel welcome with them? Can we have conversations about things other than church? When their kids play with mine is there mutual respect? Do they respect my household rules?

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@heyletsmakestuf We use Greenlight! For our kids 6-16. The 11 month old seems young for it. 😂🤣

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@heyletsmakestuf You can also repot with mulch in the botyom- it gives space for water to pool AND absorbs excess water.

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@jenny_peterson1 I can't go running at night in my own neighborhood due to the violence here. Klassy Crackima. 😒🤢

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@jenny_peterson1 The other day my kid yelled "THE THOUGHT OF THAT DESTROYS ME.". Well. (Our rule is no saying "I hate it" if you haven't tried it)