Phones do seem especially addictive. But there have always been distractions for parent. There was the cordless phone. And before that the corded phone. And soap operas. And magazines. Sometimes we just gotta choose to be present because life is so short and unpredictable
If you’re serious, I have lots of ideas. Everywhere I look, I always see something to clean. I like to get outside during all the seasons and observe what is happening. I print recipes I like and make notes to tune them to perfection. Get a ukelele and a how to play book for beginners. Or skip the book and just make up little ditties. Go for a walk, do yoga, or body weight exercises. Start a journal. Write down at least one thing that happened each day. Bonus, add weather observations. Get a radio from a thrift shop. Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while. Check out your local library’s current periodical section. Check your local town and county for events or classes that interest you. Find a creative reuse store and get some crafty supplies. Find a board game group. There’s soooo much to do!
I’m not bored without internet. Certain reference information and current events are an issue though
It’s going. I have maybe a flu? It’s slowing me down. I am getting to stuff on my to-do list. But it’s a little slower than usual. I’ve been listening to an audiobook about what animals do in the winter. Its making me wanna bundle up and go for a hike but i should wait till I’m feeling better.
I liked middle school. People were nice. Teachers cared. We managed to have some fun too. it was a break from the constant bullying at the school before. They had mean teachers too. High school was pretty bad for me. So, while middle school wasn’t everything I hoped it would be. It was better than both what came before and what came after.
Poops. Farts. Butts. Who are all these people who just talk about division of labor
lol. Very much like that.
About 4x a year, my neighbor watches the barkiest dog. The dog also has a companion who is fine if alone. But barky when they are together. We survive by calling them “borkarinos”, making silly borks, and translating. “Bork Bork bork! I see a dog I see a dog I see a dog SQUIRREL “
It’s going pretty well. Got to sleep in till 8. Definitely getting a cold or something. I’ve got no where to I’m going to enjoy my day inside. Usually I’d like to get out for a hike. Instead today will be a cozy day.
There is a recent-ish reprint of “The Manly Art of Knitting.” I imagine there are still copies out there. I’ve heard good things about the book and would take a look if I ever crossed pathed with it, despite no personal interest in cultivating manliness.
Go to your favorite library or book seller and search for “Charles Addams”
I really hope it’s a horror movie
One time I went to the store to pick up a few things for diner. I went to pay and realized i didn’t have my wallet. The person in line behind me immediately told the cashier they were covering my order. I was very grateful.
No way! I’m Hungary for more puns!
Cute comic dad.
Nope. Clothes seem to have more stretch and fewer natural fibers every year. Sizes have always been inconsistent. But i think the increased stretch and elastic has accentuated the problem. It also makes fabric wear out more quickly. In the last year, I have purchased sizes from 8-18. I don’t trust manufacturer measurements. I always measure and have returned many items that were much larger than stated. That’s something I have experienced going back many years though. I think measuring the clothes themselves is the way to go. But unfortunately not always possible
Honestly, honestly. I’d pull off the trim, put a creepy baby doll in there, and patch the hole.
Literal shit post
Maybe put them in front of a fan for a couple of days. I’d put a heavy book on top to keep them from getting wet hat “wind swept” look.
We always say butts instead of dollars. A box of pencils is six butts? Three butts for an apple? I got a real life cd. Fifteen butts.