Yes I was depressed but that depression was because I looked around me and saw people succeeding where for me even the simplest tasks felt like trying to drag myself through a pile of broken glass.

This should be an official question on the ADHD screening because this explains how I feel exactly.

My spouse cannot understand why I can’t make plans earlier in the day when I already have something scheduled. But they don’t have the problem where if they let something else have their attention for even a short time, all of a sudden it’s bedtime and they completely forget about the appointment.

It’s also a struggle for me with getting ready in the morning. I have to try and find the sweet spot where I’m ready a little early but not so early I decide I have time to do something else and then I’m late.

Also no worries because “they can not get out”

Is it made of 100% wool? If so use wool wash and clean it in your sink following these instructions (I use a detergent brand called Soak for my hand knits).

Is it likely acrylic yarn? Put it in a mesh delicates bag, wash in your washing machine on a gentle/delicates cycle, and lay it out to air dry or dry in the dryer on low heat.

And if you’re not sure, any yarn can be washed using the hand wash instructions

From a more recent article where Anthem now says they won’t implement this policy:

Connecticut comptroller Sean Scanlon said the “concerning” policy wouldn’t affect the state after conversations with the insurance company. And New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an emailed statement Thursday that her office had also successfully intervened.

Exactly, like how redheads need more anesthesia

Real answer? Who knows

Cynical answer? However low their lawyers told them they could get away with without being liable

It could be a growth spurt that’s happening or a new skill (crawling, standing up, or even walking) they’re working on. Do they seem more hungry than usual? If they’re getting more mobile it could be a hungry tummy that’s keeping them up.

Hang in there!

Interesting! Reading through them I wonder if mine was A. c. cunicularia

It was very accommodating

So very true!

Great shot! I saw my first ever burrowing owl in Brazil, although in the Pantanal instead of Brasilia. After trying and failing multiple times to see them in the US, I spotted this one the first day I was in the Pantanal

Edit: spelling

That glare is so strong I feel the need to apologize. I don’t know for what, but I’m very sorry and I’ll never do it again

What owners knew all along

I was in the store the other day and saw they now make electric ones

Yay! Wonder where else he likes to hang out

I would absolutely squeeze in there. And my cat would be annoyed but not enough to move, so we’d sit there like an old couple who show they love each other by constantly bickering.

Let us know when he does, so I can stop worrying too

That sounds like an amazing Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing it with us

Along the same vein, if there’s a meal that always brings back good memories, make that. And if you’re comfortable sharing, invite some of your friends to eat it with you.

The same goes for activities - is there a game or something you did a lot back home? Could you teach some friends in NZ how to do it?

Finally, if possible, can you set up a regular time to play games online with friends or family back home?

That one up on the right looks really proud, like a kid showing you something they made