We can put people on the moon, why can’t we invent a phone cord that lasts more than a few months?!
Are we talking chargers here? Charger cords? I am thinking of the old school curly cords for a phone that plugs into the wall and surely that can't be it, right? Lol.
And since I buy them in multipacks, they all break at the same time. It’s crazy!
I'm here to agree with everyone. I am disappointed in the quality of many products, because I suspect that companies: 1) don't care enough about quality to make sure products last a long time, 2) use slave labor, and/or 3) intentionally design the lifecycle of products to be short as part of their sales strategy. I would be willing to pay more for a product of higher quality that will last longer and is made by people making a fair, living wage.
If the goal is to become more sustainable and create less waste, then companies should go back to making products that will last longer (hello avocado green fridge which my parents got in 1976 that still runs great). I understand technology (and "aesthetic") changes more rapidly now, but if we asked ourselves if we really NEED a fridge that tells us what needs to be restocked, I think the honest answer is "no." What a fridge needs to do is keep cold food cold and frozen food frozen.
Post by arehopsveggies on Jul 29, 2024 10:21:53 GMT -5
I went car shopping with my mom. She got the one I would’ve bought, but we are both annoyed now because we didn’t realize the car needed subscriptions for the stuff on the dash to work? What the heck. My car is a 2011 and DH has a 2007, so I had no clue about the subscription stuff. Sooo I’m feeling guilty. She can absolutely afford the subscription but I still think the car salesman should’ve explained that part.
I need to go set up my classroom today. My kid had a rough night and is still asleep, so we are not going to get an early start on that! But hopefully it’s not too hot and they’ll go to the playground for a bit.
I haven't plugged a phone in to charge in years- wireless charging is so quick and easy!
I dropped a big container of flour on my foot last night, and surprisingly it did not open. My foot is pretty angry about the situation, though- so very purple. Just thinking about all the delicate bones in there makes me cringe.
We only have 2 weeks left of summer, we pick up IDs and laptops on Wednesday. It was such a nice summer, I'm really not ready for it to be over.
We had a great weekend! We hosted DS 7th birthday party and most of his friends came. It was so nice to see him having fun with all his friends. They are all so sweet.
Stella is kind of limping this morning so that's great. She's been seeming stiffer lately which I just chalked up to old age, but H said she didn't want to get up off her bed last night for last potty, he had to go get her up so I'm wondering if something is wrong and if I need to call the vet.
How old is Stella??
She's 11. Time flies lol I realized the other day that she's 2 years older than Stellabear was when Andy and I started dating and Stellabear seemed old to me then.
She's 11. Time flies lol I realized the other day that she's 2 years older than Stellabear was when Andy and I started dating and Stellabear seemed old to me then.
Awwww, yeah, it's hard when they get older. Freckles will be 15 in a couple months and sometimes she limps when she gets up. I assumed it's because her leg fell asleep. She also sometimes doesn't want to go on walks and we have to force it, which is very unlike her. The vet says it's just normal aging stuff. I hope it's nothing serious with Stella.
She's 11. Time flies lol I realized the other day that she's 2 years older than Stellabear was when Andy and I started dating and Stellabear seemed old to me then.
Awwww, yeah, it's hard when they get older. Freckles will be 15 in a couple months and sometimes she limps when she gets up. I assumed it's because her leg fell asleep. She also sometimes doesn't want to go on walks and we have to force it, which is very unlike her. The vet says it's just normal aging stuff. I hope it's nothing serious with Stella.
I'm SURE this is probably it and we'll be sent off with some Rimadyl and Dasequin. But she also has a bunch of what we assume are fatty tumors so part of me is like "Nope, she's riddled with cancer and now it's in her bones."
I went car shopping with my mom. She got the one I would’ve bought, but we are both annoyed now because we didn’t realize the car needed subscriptions for the stuff on the dash to work? What the heck. My car is a 2011 and DH has a 2007, so I had no clue about the subscription stuff. Sooo I’m feeling guilty. She can absolutely afford the subscription but I still think the car salesman should’ve explained that part.
I need to go set up my classroom today. My kid had a rough night and is still asleep, so we are not going to get an early start on that! But hopefully it’s not too hot and they’ll go to the playground for a bit.
what?? that is absurd. What features do not work without a subscription??
We can put people on the moon, why can’t we invent a phone cord that lasts more than a few months?!
Are we talking chargers here? Charger cords? I am thinking of the old school curly cords for a phone that plugs into the wall and surely that can't be it, right? Lol.
Awwww, yeah, it's hard when they get older. Freckles will be 15 in a couple months and sometimes she limps when she gets up. I assumed it's because her leg fell asleep. She also sometimes doesn't want to go on walks and we have to force it, which is very unlike her. The vet says it's just normal aging stuff. I hope it's nothing serious with Stella.
I'm SURE this is probably it and we'll be sent off with some Rimadyl and Dasequin. But she also has a bunch of what we assume are fatty tumors so part of me is like "Nope, she's riddled with cancer and now it's in her bones."
Freckles has those fatty tumors as well. I was so worried but the vet said they are super common with dogs as they age, which I'm sure you know.
I went car shopping with my mom. She got the one I would’ve bought, but we are both annoyed now because we didn’t realize the car needed subscriptions for the stuff on the dash to work? What the heck. My car is a 2011 and DH has a 2007, so I had no clue about the subscription stuff. Sooo I’m feeling guilty. She can absolutely afford the subscription but I still think the car salesman should’ve explained that part.
I need to go set up my classroom today. My kid had a rough night and is still asleep, so we are not going to get an early start on that! But hopefully it’s not too hot and they’ll go to the playground for a bit.
what?? that is absurd. What features do not work without a subscription??
I'm currently looking at new (ev) cars, and things like assisted driving (aka "look ma no hands"), and parallel parking features are subscription. It's fucking ridiculous.
I went car shopping with my mom. She got the one I would’ve bought, but we are both annoyed now because we didn’t realize the car needed subscriptions for the stuff on the dash to work? What the heck. My car is a 2011 and DH has a 2007, so I had no clue about the subscription stuff. Sooo I’m feeling guilty. She can absolutely afford the subscription but I still think the car salesman should’ve explained that part.
I need to go set up my classroom today. My kid had a rough night and is still asleep, so we are not going to get an early start on that! But hopefully it’s not too hot and they’ll go to the playground for a bit.
what?? that is absurd. What features do not work without a subscription??
I haven’t gone over to her house yet to look at it, but seems like the navigation and hands free phone?
pixy0stix, arehopsveggies, that is wild!! We bought my mom a new 2025 subaru in December and other than satellite radio, everything else on the dash screen is included.
arehopsveggies, does the car not have Bluetooth capability or Apple Car play? I get that Onstar or something might not be included, but she should just be able to plug her phone in and use Google maps or whatever else for free?
what?? that is absurd. What features do not work without a subscription??
I haven’t gone over to her house yet to look at it, but seems like the navigation and hands free phone?
I have to pay for a subscription for my navigation system. I think it includes other things (maybe android auto?) but I really only use navigation. I have a Dodge.
Post by followyourarrow on Jul 29, 2024 13:00:57 GMT -5
A recruiter reached out to me on LinkedIn and I had a phone call with him. All for him to tell me I don't have enough years of experience in the particular software he wants. Which is fine, except he could clearly see that from my LinkedIn resume, so why reach out and waste both our time?
I know I'm behind on this, but protein iced coffee is delicious.
A recruiter reached out to me on LinkedIn and I had a phone call with him. All for him to tell me I don't have enough years of experience in the particular software he wants. Which is fine, except he could clearly see that from my LinkedIn resume, so why reach out and waste both our time?
I know I'm behind on this, but protein iced coffee is delicious.
IME LinkedIn recruiters just spam everyone that even remotely matches what they’re looking for. In the past few weeks I’ve gotten three messages from external recruiters seeing if I’m interested in roles at the org I currently work for. One was on my actual team (very clear from my job title) but a level below me, the others were for completely unrelated work. Its super annoying!
I love Connections. Playing my NYT games is one of my favorite times of day! And she's good because at least once a week she tricks me, lol. The only discourse I've read is comments that it's either too easy or too hard. Can't please them all!
A wildfire started this morning about 20 miles southeast of us as the crow flies and all my PTSD from our fire that started almost 4 years ago to the day are coming back strong. The realistic side of me knows we aren't threatened, but the worrier side of me is internally freaking out.
Also, I've always appreciated dispatchers and all the other entities involved in these things, but listening to the radio traffic is really reinforcing that appreciation for them. Dispatchers especially...they really do play a very vital role in coordinating efforts, evacuations, evacuation centers, resources, etc. on top of still dispatching for other emergencies. It amazes me every time.
I need to get some cleaning done today, but I don't want to! It's too hot!
You know how sometimes you wake up mad at someone because of something they did in a dream? This morning I woke up mad at Elon Musk because he isn't funding The Simpsons inspired Planet of the Apes the musical. I don't even think I was dreaming about Musk or The Simpsons or Planet of the Apes.
I think my brain might just still be salty that I didn't find out about The Simpsons inspired Cypress Hill + London Symphony Orchestra concert until the night it happened. (Not that we could have gone, I just would have liked to have had the option.)
My old lady cat at the vet ophthalmologist a couple of years before she passed away. I took this pic before they checked her out, which they thought was hilarious because it looked like she was reading the "chart". Then they fawned all over her, because one of their staff loved "meesers" and because she tried to gently and politely brush their hands away from her face when they put in the drops to dilate her eyes without any yowls or claws.
A wildfire started this morning about 20 miles southeast of us as the crow flies and all my PTSD from our fire that started almost 4 years ago to the day are coming back strong. The realistic side of me knows we aren't threatened, but the worrier side of me is internally freaking out.
I reeeeeaaaaalllllly don't want a repeat of 4 years ago. I saw this fire start (assuming it's the same one) with the smoke and had "please, no" immediate reaction.
Maui has broken me for real life. I've been snorkeling with sea turtles almost every day - today the water was like a 30 foot deep aquarium - crystal clear with gorgeous fish in every direction, surrounded by sea turtles. They are so beautiful - floating along with them just on my own - no noise, no other people nearby - has been a top 10 life experience.
A wildfire started this morning about 20 miles southeast of us as the crow flies and all my PTSD from our fire that started almost 4 years ago to the day are coming back strong. The realistic side of me knows we aren't threatened, but the worrier side of me is internally freaking out.
I reeeeeaaaaalllllly don't want a repeat of 4 years ago. I saw this fire start (assuming it's the same one) with the smoke and had "please, no" immediate reaction.
Definitely the same one. There are a lot of resources on it so hopefully they can get containment on it pretty quickly.
A wildfire started this morning about 20 miles southeast of us as the crow flies and all my PTSD from our fire that started almost 4 years ago to the day are coming back strong. The realistic side of me knows we aren't threatened, but the worrier side of me is internally freaking out.
Also, I've always appreciated dispatchers and all the other entities involved in these things, but listening to the radio traffic is really reinforcing that appreciation for them. Dispatchers especially...they really do play a very vital role in coordinating efforts, evacuations, evacuation centers, resources, etc. on top of still dispatching for other emergencies. It amazes me every time.
I need to get some cleaning done today, but I don't want to! It's too hot!
I’m sorry. Wildfires have really been awful near me this year and it is so scary and stressful
We're doing a round of private swim lessons this week. DS (almost 8), who always does things in his own time, jumped off the diving board for the first time today! He was so proud of himself. Finally he can join his friends in the deep end lol.
Lucy is taking an art class this week and next at an art school in center city and I’m driving her. It’s all day, 9-5, so that’s good, bc I kind of need a break from her. Is that terrible to say? She’s just very emotional (she’s 16 of course she is) plus she’s autistic, and very rigid in her thinking. It’s wearing on me, trying to balance all three kids’ needs and personalities. And Hwirkjgn second shift is for the fucking birds.
But after these two weeks, we are going to the shore for a week! I can’t wait to go up to the beach for some sunrises
Eherand just be in a different place for a while. I love the shore
Where is she going? I’ve been looking for a place in center city for my teenager for ages. She can actually learn art.
"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind.”
Lucy is taking an art class this week and next at an art school in center city and I’m driving her. It’s all day, 9-5, so that’s good, bc I kind of need a break from her. Is that terrible to say? She’s just very emotional (she’s 16 of course she is) plus she’s autistic, and very rigid in her thinking. It’s wearing on me, trying to balance all three kids’ needs and personalities. And Hwirkjgn second shift is for the fucking birds.
But after these two weeks, we are going to the shore for a week! I can’t wait to go up to the beach for some sunrises
Eherand just be in a different place for a while. I love the shore
Where is she going? I’ve been looking for a place in center city for my teenager for ages. She can actually learn art.
Moore! There are programs during the summer and also the school year on Saturdays.