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I can buy some Eddie Bauer pants. Which ones? [more inside]
posted by pdb to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion at 1:51 PM - 6 answers

Do y'all have a preferred way to catalogue and annotate the images that inspire you? [more inside]
posted by nuvanrath to Computers & Internet at 12:11 PM - 4 answers

I'm looking for women's leggings with an actual elastic waist, not just stretchy fabric, an actual piece of elastic at the waistband. [more inside]
posted by magnetsphere to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion at 11:02 AM - 9 answers

I can listen to 4-6 hours of audio per day as I work. Most of that time is spent on podcasts and music, but I'd like to mix in some more audiobooks. The problem is that my taste in books is different when it comes to listening to them, so audiobook versions of things already on my to-read shelf won't work. Recommendations wanted! [more inside]
posted by Kutsuwamushi to Media & Arts at 6:21 AM - 23 answers

I am a middle aged lady and for as long as I can remember, I have been in a cycle of endlessly cleaning and organizing my living space. [more inside]
posted by GentlyReflecting to Home & Garden at 5:37 AM - 41 answers

I'm a contract software engineer, and I've been working as the Interim CTO of a scale-up company since spring. Originally the plan was for me to apply for the full-time role or help the company hire a permanent successor. In summer I was offered the permanent role, without there being any real application process. At the time, I accepted the offer, but now, with some time to reflect over the holidays, I'm having serious doubts. I need some help with a) checking in with myself that I've made the right choice and b) telling the CEO that after three months of saying I wanted the role, I've now decided that I don't. [more inside]
posted by anonymous to Work & Money at 9:45 PM - 9 answers

I am in search of recommendations for a fantasy novel (preferably a series). I have several stipulations, details below. [more inside]
posted by Temeraria to Media & Arts at 9:04 PM - 14 answers

For perimenopause reasons, I often find myself flushing and perspiring in the late morning at work, particularly in the head and scalp area. I take a shower each day before work, and can't shower at work or anywhere nearby during the day. Is there a good dry shampoo for this, or do people who sweat and sometimes don't have time to shower afterwards have recommendations? [more inside]
posted by lizard music to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion at 2:49 PM - 9 answers

I'm looking for movies with quality depictions of dom(me)/sub power dynamics, especially ones that are sexual. Hit me! (Double entendre intended). [more inside]
posted by sugarbomb to Media & Arts at 2:28 PM - 12 answers

I know there's plenty about this all over the internet, but I'm interested in your personal favorite soups to make and freeze. Soups that you get excited about when you spot them in a jar in the back of the freezer. Soups that you might even be proud to serve to company. Or just a soup that tastes amazing while you're wrapped on a blanket on the couch in the dead of winter. [more inside]
posted by knotty knots to Food & Drink at 12:50 PM - 26 answers

I'm trying to find an article I read years ago on the shortcomings of corpus analysis as a way to gain insights about people/thinking in the past. [more inside]
posted by Senescence to Writing & Language at 12:26 PM - 0 answers

I was gifted a Daruma by the CEO of my company, to help me with a personal goal. I have since both achieved my goal and left the company, and now I'm not sure how best to dispose of it. [more inside]
posted by rocket to Religion & Philosophy at 10:29 AM - 3 answers

I'm looking to buy two stud earrings of a suitable material to heal an ear piercing. Do I really need titanium, or is surgical stainless steel still ok? I'm pretty sure I used steel in the piercings I had as a teenager and had no reaction, but I keep reading that titanium is preferable. Looking for a place that ships to Canada - free shipping ideal, minimal shipping ok. Overwhelmed by all the info about fake jewellery, so I just want someplace I know I can trust.
posted by wheatlets to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion at 10:18 AM - 3 answers

I'm looking at taking a three-day equipment training session, but it's in an American megacity, which is really out of my element and looking for advice. [more inside]
posted by AzraelBrown to Travel & Transportation at 10:10 AM - 20 answers

YANMD but my doctor doesn’t have an answer, and I’m really nervous. I have had three instances of spotting in my second trimester, and looking for ideas on what I should get checked out. [more inside]
posted by redlines to Health & Fitness at 10:08 AM - 6 answers

I have an iPad. It is old, not sure how old. I want to be able to watch/project a slideshow while also listening to music. This is not working. I start the music, all is good, and then when I start the slideshow, it turns off the music. If the answer means buying a new ipad, I can deal with that solution, but only if it is a sure thing. Help?
posted by papergirl to Computers & Internet at 9:43 AM - 2 answers

I want a fastener that I can use with clothesline, where I can pull the line through the fastener and it pulls through tight, but can't slip back (unless one releases a clutch), sort of like pulling a zip tie tight. I'm sure this exists, but I'm not sure what to call it or where to find it, and hardware store employees look at me with a blank stare. [more inside]
posted by Wolfdog to Home & Garden at 7:11 AM - 9 answers

I'm interested in participating in online challenges that focus on decluttering or other forms of personal resets starting in January. I find it motivating to engage in such activities alongside a community. [more inside]
posted by Fallbala to Home & Garden at 5:21 AM - 2 answers

Please help me advise a friend as to solid, non-hysterical resources and practitioners for pregnancy in the Yorkshire, UK area. [more inside]
posted by rabia.elizabeth to Health & Fitness at 1:17 AM - 15 answers

How can I connect my mouse, which has a Bluetooth, USB dongle, to my laptop (Microsoft Surface Go), which has no USB port? [more inside]
posted by zardoz to Computers & Internet at 12:55 AM - 6 answers

I'm putting together a funeral slideshow for my father. A friend has scanned some older pictures for me, but some of them could do with sharpening or colour correction. Here and here for instance, and maybe a couple of others in that album. Is there easy to use software for this? Windows or iPad either fine, just as intuitive as possible as I don't know what I'm doing. Thanks for any suggestions.
posted by paduasoy to Technology at 11:51 PM - 6 answers

A few thoughts but that's mostly it. [more inside]
posted by SaltySalticid to Science & Nature at 9:28 PM - 8 answers

This month I lost two friends to cancer, including my best friend of 40 years just a week ago. In a couple days I return to my apartment in Pittsburgh, where I live alone and don't know many people on account of being new. I am dreading the solitude but I don't do support groups or religion. Aside from the usual "meeting people" activities, how can I meet others who will be good supports? [more inside]
posted by mermaidcafe to Human Relations at 9:05 PM - 4 answers

I think I want to do a degree in pure mathematics. It has to be done online because I cannot go anywhere to do it (due to lack of funds--yuck--and a full time job--yay!), and the local university will not accept me. I have conducted an extensive search and turned up only two options: Open University and the Sorbonne. I'm writing to ask if you guys know of other options. More snowflakes inside. [more inside]
posted by Didnt_do_enough to Education at 8:36 PM - 7 answers

My last question reminded me that this cheese sauce existed, so I decided to make it. I did things slightly differently, and it didn't work out well. Help me figure out why? [more inside]
posted by wheatlets to Food & Drink at 7:17 PM - 3 answers

My 11 year old wants to know "why we like different things" in terms of biology or perhaps neuroscience. Why do cheese and mushrooms taste good to her but not to her sister? What happens in her body/brain when she "like things" and why does it not happen to her sister? I'm stumped!
posted by Omnomnom to Science & Nature at 3:38 PM - 17 answers

I can log in to Facebook just fine when using Microsoft Edge. But when I try logging in with any other browser, I get an error that says my email is not associated with my account. This is happening even with brand new fresh browser installs that I've never used before. It's unnerving and annoying, and I can't find a fix anywhere. Can someone help, or help me find a way to contact a human at support?
posted by soonertbone to Computers & Internet at 3:09 PM - 1 answer

For some reason, the Amazon Prime app on our Google TV is stuck in motion smoothing. Nothing else on the TV (normal TV stations, other apps such as Netflix or Acorn, PlayStation, etc) has it, just the Prime Video app. [more inside]
posted by jaybeans to Technology at 3:06 PM - 3 answers

I purchased a Peugeot Paris u'Select Manual wooden grinder, and it had more plastic bits than I realized and is also not made to fully disassemble. I returned it. [more inside]
posted by Number Used Once to Shopping at 12:55 PM - 9 answers

I’m looking for a recipe for macaroni and cheese that will come out something like this.
posted by wheatlets to Food & Drink at 12:10 PM - 15 answers

One of my New Year's resolutions is going to be dealing with my shitty internet privacy and security practices. I want your tips please! From password managers to like, reducing my car's chances of spying on me - all are welcome. [more inside]
posted by latkes to Computers & Internet at 9:01 AM - 18 answers

Bob Dylan, John Williams, and Simone Biles are well-known GOATs. Donald Knuth and John McPhee are less well-known GOATs. Who are some other lesser-known GOATs?
posted by Lemkin to Grab Bag at 6:15 AM - 47 answers

I applied for a weekend position as a receptionist at an assisted living facility, and was given an interview. However, the job description at the interview was different than the job description on their website. [more inside]
posted by SageTrail to Work & Money at 6:11 AM - 17 answers

Some introspection in 2024 made me want to focus less on expecting things to go a certain way and more on focusing on the present. I have a gratitude practice but am interested in thoughts about how to remind my brain to focus on the present, beyond cultivating gratitude. Example under the fold. [more inside]
posted by Threeve to Religion & Philosophy at 9:07 PM - 14 answers

I read it before the tv show, I’ll have you know [more inside]
posted by queseyo to Writing & Language at 9:03 PM - 0 answers

So yeah: I try to only use things that can go in the dishwasher, but I do still have a few aluminum items that I'd like to be able to put in there, rather than having to wash them by hand (or just putting them in with everything else with regular dishwasher detergent and oxidizing the surface). Do you know of any good consumer-grade, consumer-size dishwasher detergents that are aluminum-safe (and not highly corrosive with scary warnings)? [more inside]
posted by limeonaire to Home & Garden at 7:43 PM - 2 answers

Soon I'll be flying from the US to an EU country, with a fairly short layover at Heathrow. I have a US passport and a passport from an EU member country. Is there any advantage to using one or the other? [more inside]
posted by neushoorn to Travel & Transportation at 5:51 PM - 12 answers

Given the recent news about raw cat food being infected with the bird flu, should I stop feeding it to my cats? [more inside]
posted by leftover_scrabble_rack to Pets & Animals at 5:16 PM - 13 answers

My father in law has injured his leg and is in a brace that does not let him bend his leg. Where can we find explainers on modified sitting methods for a variety of chairs and couches? [more inside]
posted by nat to Health & Fitness at 4:16 PM - 8 answers

I'm taking some time off for the holidays and I discovered in myself, what feels like pre-burnout. I don't really want to do anything; just sit on the couch and maybe go for a walk. This is an unfortunate pattern (work, family, hobbies, obligations, etc). I want to identify this state before it happens again and address it. How? [more inside]
posted by aeighty to Health & Fitness at 3:30 PM - 11 answers

I love scenes in movies where musicians put a song together on the spot. What are some good examples? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky to Media & Arts at 1:09 PM - 35 answers

There are lots of daily affirmation podcasts that exist, but they are a little too woo for my tastes. I'm looking for shows that focus less on building confidence/self-love and more on mindfulness, building habits, practical guidance etc. Some examples inside: [more inside]
posted by chara to Health & Fitness at 12:59 PM - 6 answers

TP-Link has been in the news recently over security concerns with their wifi routers. Should I replace the TP-Link router I'm using for home wifi? [more inside]
posted by Winnie the Proust to Computers & Internet at 11:36 AM - 8 answers

One of my 2025 goals is to learn how to make an amazing cappuccino. [more inside]
posted by pando11 to Food & Drink at 10:19 AM - 17 answers

It was set in Norway, Sweden, and possibly Denmark. It wasn't a series with seasons (like S01E01, etc.), but rather a new movie released every few years. As far as I remember, it was based on books by a specific author and is similar to "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." I just can't find it anymore. The release of new movies should still be ongoing, as I recall being excited about future installments. Each movie featured separate stories. Do you have any suggestions?
posted by maloqueiro to Media & Arts at 10:07 AM - 11 answers

I'd like to be a kinder, gentler, softer person to those around me and would like to volunteer in some capacity. However, I'm very much an introvert, have terrible social anxiety, and struggle with feeling trapped when I have a commitment with a set time. Can you help me figure out how I can both be of help to others, while also taking care of myself (but maybe also stretching myself a little bit)? [more inside]
posted by Sassyfras to Human Relations at 9:48 AM - 11 answers

I heard a song and can't get it out of my head but am not sure what song it is. It was a solo female singer, kind of country sounding, with a wistful tone. The line said something like "never gonna know the love of another man", "never gonna.... something something.... man". Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
posted by Malleable to Media & Arts at 9:17 AM - 5 answers

I have some old nintendo consoles (NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube) in original boxes that I would like to sell. How and where should I sell them? [more inside]
posted by msbrauer to Technology at 8:53 AM - 8 answers

I'm looking for STEM toy ideas for my seven-year-old nephew. My sister prefers not to give him screens, so I've researched and found that STEM toys seem like a great option. However, I'm having trouble deciding which one would be the best for his age. Can you provide some suggestions? Thanks in advance!
posted by caro1989 to Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation at 7:55 AM - 11 answers

I have two minor but annoying issues with my current Smart TV. I have been generally coping with them, but I'm curious if anyone has any advice for an easy fix I hadn't considered. [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos to Grab Bag at 5:26 AM - 7 answers

Around October 2019 I searched "lofi chillhop" on spotify, and picked a random playlist, and played it. I loved it, but can't find it now. One song had the word "garden" in the title. Thanks!
posted by maxexam to Media & Arts at 7:46 PM - 4 answers

snowflake details within but a phone call is not ideal [more inside]
posted by wooh to Technology at 6:58 PM - 12 answers

I'm looking for personal successful experiences of removing burnt fruit on a saucepan. [more inside]
posted by Scout405 to Food & Drink at 6:16 PM - 14 answers

I see and hear these words all the time, and I'm never sure where (or if) journalists and bloggers and anchorman draw a line between one and other. I consider these words more or less interchangeable, but i dont have a sophisticated political vocabulary nor any historical perspective on how the meaning of these words may have changed over time. How do you guys define these words, and what distinctions, if any, do see between them?
posted by BadgerDoctor to Writing & Language at 4:53 PM - 26 answers

I got a miserable case of covid for Christmas. I would like to spend my time in bed watching disaster movies along the lines of 2015's The Wave. More specifics and examples are below. [more inside]
posted by minervous to Media & Arts at 4:06 PM - 21 answers

Help setting up wifi router with CenturyLink modem [more inside]
posted by kittensofthenight to Computers & Internet at 3:16 PM - 3 answers

I'm the caretaker for a chronically ill parent. During past emergencies, I discovered that my support network was sparser than I wanted. My friend network was great for sharing fun times but less reliable when my mom was in the hospital. What are your tips for building a stronger support network for future medical tough times? [more inside]
posted by roastbeef to Human Relations at 1:19 PM - 15 answers

I'm hoping to do a New Year's fast on Dec 31 and Jan 1st, with electrolyte drinks permitted. I'll return to eating normally Jan 2nd. I have a blood donation appointment on Jan 3rd. Is this a bad idea? I also have a couple other questions about blood donation below. [more inside]
posted by wheatlets to Health & Fitness at 1:01 PM - 4 answers

What are your favorite uses for black tahini? that's the whole question
posted by ojocaliente to Food & Drink at 12:33 PM - 12 answers

Most of my New Year’s resolutions are in the form of “Do [thing] [X] number of times during 2025”. I want an app to track that over the course of the year that also allows me to make a note each time I check off [thing]. [more inside]
posted by skycrashesdown to Technology at 11:19 AM - 6 answers