u/cool_uncle_jules

When the weather is hot (which is basically always where I live), I end up looking like a camp counselor. T-shirts, comfy elastic band shorts, Birks. I work from home, so ultra-casual is the lazy default.

I'm 40 now and would love to have options for a hot weather look that is more adult/refined. I don't want to look my my kids' older sibling anymore 😂

Would love some look suggestions as well as shop suggestions. I've had good luck sizing-wise with Bear Bottom and Quince. For shorts, I like around a 5" inseam. I'm 5'6" and 240lbs, a XL-XXL in shirts/42 in pants.

People are constantly running the red light in front of my kid's school at highway speeds. I'm trying to figure out how and where to request some *non active police presence* assistance. I was thinking a red light camera might be a good deterrent?

Normally I would start with my city councilperson, but he is beyond useless. Does anyone have other ideas of where to start or what to request? I can tell it's a terrible accident waiting to happen.

... for how mentally and emotionally taxing speedbuilding is. But you can't.

During my first year (theory and academics), I told myself over and over that speeds would be tough, you'd feel not good enough, just gotta keep pushing, etc. I thought I was ready to tough it out. I raced through theory and through my 80wpm tests in summer school with no issues, always a little ahead of the curve.

Realistically, I know it's only been a month of trying to pass 100s, I've passed one, etc. But something about this last week or so has made me hit a huge mental wall. I feel like I'm back to how I was writing 6 months ago. Looking at posts here and hearing stories about people taking 4 years full-time in school has psyched me out, along with a brand new test-taking anxiety after a lifetime of being a great test taker.

I still love my machine. I love writing when I'm in my usual state. I love reading steno. I can't wait to be in court. But this education is such a mindfuck, and there's really no preparing for it.

Sometimes you just need to hear that it was this hard for other people, too.

Flying with or chasing a red-tailed hawk. Bigger than the hawk. Too all-over dark to be a hawk that I recognize (no visible banding or markings), bigger than any raven I've seen. Spotted soaring over lake and in mountain valleys. Any idea where I should start?

I make lunches for my three kids (2 tweens and a 9yr old) and my wife every day. Bread has gotten so expensive, so sandwiches have become a luxury! I make homemade bread, but I can't keep up with demand, so some store-bought loaves are necessary. Sometimes I do wraps since tortillas are cheaper, but the feedback is that they tend to fall apart.

I would love ideas for filling, non-sandwich lunches where I can give them all the same thing. My family isn't particularly picky, and I'm a very proficient cook.

Thanks in advance!

ETA I'm in one of the nation's highest COL areas, in case some people are like "why is bread expensive??"

My family and I just discovered AGT, and I'm equally excited that I have so many seasons to catch up on AND baffled that we are just now finding out about how great it is. These acts are (by and large) seriously, seriously talented. I've seen things I that have blown my mind. The audience is warm, positive, and encouraging. The whole show is fun and out-there and hopeful on a way I think the world really needs right now. And, best of all, it's something we can all watch together as a family.

If you have a favorite season for us to watch when this one's over, let me know!

For a woman who thinks seasoned fries are "spicy" and will ask 50 questions about just a burger on a menu. Must be "unchallenging food" aka sandwiches, salads, American classic entrees. Must have easy parking or valet and outdoor dining. Kids menu would be a plus, but honestly, the kids are the ones who will eat anything. Chain restaurants are fine.

ETA: looking for something "nice"-ish, it's for a birthday. Granville was perfect, but we took her there last time!

ETA2: Wood Ranch Burbank it is, thanks y'all! Everyone loves BBQ.

For a prequel to an old movie, it is better than it has any right to be! Great performances, perfect nostalgia for elder millennials, an insane soundtrack (didn't expect to hear Halo Benders on TV in 2026!) Being from LA I appreciate the niche jokes, wonder if Seattle people feel the same.

About to meal plan for next week and need to save money by using lots of what's on hand. Here are some main items. I have most pantry staples (rices, flours, spices, oils, etc). It's for 2 adults.

2 lbs chicken breast (frozen)

Package of Chinese sausage

8 bratwurst links (frozen)

lots of eggs

half-used bags of frozen broccoli and frozen spinach

1 crown of broccoli

3 overripe tomatoes

1/2 pound small sweet peppers

masala paste

big hunk of daikon

2 carrots

shredded parm

1 can black beans

1 tin smoked trout

pork floss

ETA: thanks guys! For dinners I ended up doing:
-chinese sausage on rice with fried egg and bok choy (only needed to buy bok choy)
-cheddar broccoli baked potatoes (only needed to buy one potato)
-beer brats with peppers & onions, salad (only needed to buy lettuce)
-chicken alfredo, salad (only needed to buy alfredo sauce; will make the pasta from scratch)
-chicken, black bean, and cheese enchilads (only needed to buy enchilada sauce)

I'm doing a pasta salad for lunches using a bunch of those leftover veggies.

so not too bad! will save some of these suggestions for next week.

Hello, I am looking for someone to draw my family of 5 as Lego minifigs. We're taking our kids to Legoland, and I want to make matching shirts for the trip. I'll provide reference photos and what I'd like each minifig to wear.

Budget is $100. Obviously, looking for someone who will not use Gen AI. Deadline would be mid-June.

I'm rewatching series 11. To introduce Charlotte Ritchie and Jamali Maddix, Alex says, "Just like what a yuppie has for breakfast in the '90s, it's Jam and Charlie!"

WHAT does this joke mean?! - An American

Hello! Looking to borrow or buy for cheap a car seat for a 6 month old. A friend is coming to town and needs one for a few days at the end of the month. We're in NELA but willing to travel to pick it up/drop it back off!

ETA the rules say I have to put a price so maybe $50 max?