I love my dog. Every once in a while, I feel utterly heartbroken that I will most likely outlive him. While it doesn't happen often and it's not overwhelming, and I realize that it is perfectly natural to be sad about something like that, can you give me advice about how to turn these thoughts into something positive?
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posted by halogen
on Jan 7, 2013 -
42 answers
I have
this dress, and while it fits well at the waist and through my ribs and I've worn it before, it squishes my 30F chest in a way that does not look flattering at all. There is not enough extra fabric to let the dress out, and I can't buy a larger size. Whom in Seattle can I trust to do a
great job at converting the zippered back (all the way to my nape, with mesh fabric upper half) to a lace corset back? Any other ideas?
posted by halogen
on Nov 28, 2012 -
5 answers
NYE in UTC+5 (West Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan) for two late-twenties Americans. Which country to pick, where to go, what to do?
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posted by halogen
on Oct 11, 2012 -
16 answers
Yesterday, I picked up my 18-month-old pit bull-type mix
Chance after three weeks of boarding. His coat is in bad shape in he is shedding unimaginable amounts of hair. What's the best approach to get him healthy again?
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posted by halogen
on Aug 10, 2012 -
14 answers
We just bought a new three-story house with 2,900 square feet of gorgeous dark hardwood floors that make every single tiny speck of dust stand out (and we're about to get a short-haired, light-colored dog). How the hell do I keep this place clean without going crazy?
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posted by halogen
on May 17, 2012 -
20 answers
Can you identify
this façade-embossed red leather purse (seen in Aspen around NYE)?
posted by halogen
on Feb 10, 2012 -
4 answers
I'm a graduate school dropout after a single semester. What is the best way to phrase this on my resume now that I am back on the job market?
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posted by halogen
on Jan 6, 2012 -
10 answers
I have a line of credit at 10% annual interest with my local not-for-profit credit union. BMW of Seattle is currently advertising new cars at 1.9% APR. I don't know much about finances or economics, and I don't plan to buy a BMW, but I understand that the loan is unsecured, while the car is secured debt and not a big risk for the lender, but isn't that a huge difference for someone with a perfect credit score? Why the discrepancy?
posted by halogen
on Jun 17, 2011 -
12 answers
Help me find a weekend retreat somewhere in the Pacific Northwest. I'll be by myself and ideally, but not necessarily, would like to learn some sort of new skill.
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posted by halogen
on Mar 10, 2011 -
15 answers
I have two large shoeboxes of keepsakes and souvenirs from travels over the past five years, including event tickets, hotel key cards, tourist maps, pub coasters, receipts, photo booth pictures and banknotes in about a dozen different currencies. I don't want them to live in a shoebox any more. What's a good way to organize them into an album of sorts?
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posted by halogen
on Feb 21, 2011 -
19 answers
I own two short-sleeve jackets that I
love. How often can I wear them to work without people wondering why I keep wearing the same thing over and over again? Do my coworkers even notice my clothing or care what I look like? Even better, where can I buy cheaper (but not obviously cheap) jackets?
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posted by halogen
on Jul 19, 2010 -
14 answers
To what extent is it acceptable to "shop around" for graduate programs in the basic sciences (as far as initiating contact with potential labs goes)? In particular, is it ethical to contact more than one PI at the same institution?
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posted by halogen
on Jul 2, 2010 -
9 answers
What can I do to ensure that my high-heeled strappy leather sandals will last longer than one season?
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posted by halogen
on Jun 15, 2010 -
6 answers
LiteraratureFilter: this summer, my travels will take me to Copenhagen, Oslo, and Reykjavík. Please recommend fiction (either historical or contemporary) that is set in these cities and conveys the local atmosphere well.
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posted by halogen
on May 11, 2010 -
13 answers
Can you suggest unprocessed or minimally processed foods for hiking day trips (approx. 12 hours) and three-day backpacking trips? The catch: no refined carbohydrates.
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posted by halogen
on Mar 19, 2010 -
15 answers
Just bought a new mattress from Sleep Country USA in Seattle, but there is no record of that model anywhere online. What's going on here?
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posted by halogen
on Aug 13, 2009 -
9 answers
I was recently delighted to learn that my 3-year-old nephew shares my profound fascination with construction cranes. Can you recommend a sturdy yet functional toy crane?
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posted by halogen
on Jun 1, 2009 -
11 answers
Help me plan a family road trip from Houston, TX to Seattle, WA. How to get a cheaper rental car, should we go to Monument Valley, and a bunch of other questions.
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posted by halogen
on Apr 17, 2009 -
11 answers
We bought a gigantic jar of sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil. What are your favorite recipes that incorporate them?
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posted by halogen
on Apr 7, 2009 -
23 answers
A pair of mourning doves have started a nest in the flower box outside my 3rd floor bedroom window. How do I reconcile our conflict of interest?
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posted by halogen
on Mar 24, 2009 -
16 answers
Does this lamp exist? I need a motion-activated flood/security light for the fenced patio right outside my bedroom, but I also want it to stay dimly lit during the remainder of the night and turn itself off in the morning. It needs to be weatherproof, and ugly is okay.
posted by halogen
on Mar 11, 2009 -
3 answers
I want to make
these cookies for Boyfriend and mail them to him. Which shortbread recipe should I use, and how do I paint the clover on to them?
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posted by halogen
on Feb 27, 2009 -
5 answers
Where can I buy authentic German Weisswurst (or any other sausage that would go well with homemade soft pretzels) in Houston, TX? I live in the Museum District and will have access to a car after 6pm, but I'd prefer not to have to leave the loop.
posted by halogen
on Feb 20, 2009 -
8 answers
My RFID Metro Q fare pass (Houston, TX public transport) specifically instructs, "Please do not bend or punch holes in this card". I want to punch a hole in it anyway.
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posted by halogen
on Feb 12, 2009 -
13 answers
Boyfriend and I are spending a weekend in Zürich in a couple of weeks. What are the things we mustn't miss there? Also, what would be the best way to travel to other places in Switzerland for a day?
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posted by halogen
on Feb 2, 2009 -
7 answers
Mortgage filter: is there any reason I
shouldn't get a 5/1 ARM at a slightly lower interest rate than the 30-year fixed option?
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posted by halogen
on Nov 20, 2008 -
19 answers
What color should I paint a bedroom with a swirly brown-black-reddish stained concrete floor?
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posted by halogen
on Nov 12, 2008 -
9 answers
My lovely bike was stolen from a pretty large apartment complex this weekend, most likely by a neighbor who shares our small courtyard. Other than moving out promptly, is there anything I can do to assuage my anger about this?
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posted by halogen
on Sep 10, 2008 -
16 answers
