Making a mixed CD of lullabys or other soothing music for late night feedings might be nice, cheap, but still thoughtful.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 10:28 AM on February 7, 2007

I'm a freelancer and one of the ad agencies I work with uses Basecamp, a web-based project management system. They are slowly inviting clients into the system to add messages, review comps, etc.

If you could set up something like that, you have a perfect opportunity to direct clients to communicate exclusively that way because every contact is captured and is there for reference. It becomes a benefit you are offering vs. a restriction.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 12:45 PM on January 31, 2007

This Cranberry-Lime tart is outrageous. Epicurious also has a number of other very good cranberry dessert recipes to explore.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 6:21 PM on January 25, 2007

Since he's a male, you may want to consider the surgery. I know it's expensive - been there/done that thrice! - but because the enlarged prostate gland can impede the flow of urine and cause much more dire problems, if his general health is up to it, I would consider it. I used Lupron shots on my guy after his surgery to repress regrowth.

I now have females and use Lupron exclusively on the one with adrenal disease. Hair has grown back and she's in fine fettle!... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 2:29 PM on January 23, 2007

Natasha Bedingfield...UnWritten?

I am unwritten, can't read my mind, I'm undefined
I'm just beginning, the pen's in my hand, ending unplanned

Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find

Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 6:37 PM on December 31, 2006

Please come back to this thread later and let us know she's okay!
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 7:46 PM on December 1, 2006

Perhaps you should get in touch with the poster of this question?

I want to taste a painting

posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 9:06 AM on November 8, 2006

Perhaps you should get in contact with the poster of this question as an alternative?

How to remove paint from a parquet floor?
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 9:05 AM on November 8, 2006

Just a thought, but maybe it doesn't have anything to do with the books? I notice I become hyper-aware of how little is "left" when I'm coming to the end of a book or movie I'm enjoying. Maybe you're subconsciously resisting finishing?
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 1:36 PM on November 3, 2006

I currently have two ferrets and have had four in total.

First, ferrets are not for everyone. They require specialized care and can suffer from very expensive health problems. You have to really want to be a ferret owner. Also, ferrets will be much happier in multiples. They need the company of their own kind. So think in twos or not at all.

That said, to answer your questions:

They sleep approx. 18-20 hours out of every... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 7:26 AM on May 31, 2006

Thanks all! Looks like StuffBak is the equivalent to what I had before. And no, you don't want to put your address with your keys!
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 4:44 AM on April 28, 2006

This is not a hoodie, but is sweat-like, French Terry, the right color and meets your definition of plain, I think:

From Territory Ahead
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 6:44 PM on April 24, 2006

Also, just off the presses, you can also redeem your Coinstar change for iTunes gift certificates- at 100% of value, no service charge.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 8:13 AM on April 13, 2006

Get yourself some Jergen's Natural Glow. You use it like a moisturizer, it's white colored, but over the course of a week your skin tone subtly changes to a very natural tan. Comes in several different shades to match your skin tone and now has a version for faces.

No orange, so streaks, no abrupt lines. Explains why you could never find it on the store shelves last year.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 6:15 PM on April 11, 2006

Big squares of avocado dropped in ice cold gazpacho makes for an otherworldly mixture of texture and tastes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 6:00 AM on April 9, 2006

I've read that the ingredient you want to avoid in shampoo is Sodium Laureth Sulfate. It's really just a detergent and strips the hair of healthy oils. So if you see that as a primary ingredient, that might be one to skip!
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 12:48 PM on March 16, 2006

I would guess Ronny Cox

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001074/
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 1:55 PM on December 30, 2005

Jane magazine

http://www.janemag.com/jane/
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 9:46 AM on December 12, 2005

I would certainly highlight the advantages to your employer of hiring you over any other candidate:

No training necessary, no down-time for learning curve
Already demonstrated ability to do job well with internal references!
Knowledgeable NOW to recommend new procedures or opportunities that others would take months to identify...etc.
Simple internal transition, everyone already identifies you with this... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 11:39 AM on December 7, 2005 marked best answer

A little Googling may allow you to confirm their legitimacy.

As far as payment, I would propose a half up front, half on completion (or thirds) scheme to allay your fears. And don't start work until you've received the first payment. This is really a standard business arrangement and if it is made an issue by your potential client, I might consider that a red flag.

Just finished a freelance project for a new client in the Netherlands and all went perfectly.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 11:24 AM on December 7, 2005

I just did a quick look for you. Season Three was just released this May and Season Five is still playing in active rotation on HBO, so it may be a while. I wasn't able to locate a release date for ya.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 7:39 PM on November 26, 2005

I'm an individual, but the program I use seems to have all the capabilities for groups you need:

http://www.timesheetsexpress.com/
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 3:11 PM on November 26, 2005

Since I was just thinking about A Christmas Story - Scut Farkus!
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 11:56 AM on November 17, 2005

I have a friend who has a prescription for Xanax for when she flys - she's terrified otherwise. Maybe your GP could give you a scrip that would reduce your anxiety and make it possible to be blase about the whole dentist visit.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 9:43 AM on November 16, 2005

I second the Beech sheets from BB&B. The slinky/ slideyness of silk but the touch of light flannel. Only downside, it tends to pill at the heavy traffic foot end of the bed.

I'm a sleep fanatic and recently upgraded my mattress to a pillow-top. Ooooooh, nice! Squishy top but still firm support underneath. On sheets, get the most expensive you can stomach, always go for cotton and always feel them in the store. I've recently read that thread count is not the most... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 12:58 PM on November 9, 2005

On the original question, I created a playlist called JustMusic that I use when shuffling. Then I can use playlist functions in iTunes to eliminate audiobooks.

But I'm open to other, more elegant solutions out there in MeFi land!
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 12:52 PM on November 9, 2005

I would just add a caution to alms post that Sesame Oil - especially the toasted variety - has a very strong flavor and is actually used as a condiment in Asian cooking, not an oil.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 7:08 PM on October 5, 2005

I also recommend Vindigo as a traveling app. You can download city guides for wherever you are going and get hotel, restaurant, nightlife info including directions and reviews - plus my personal favorite - the public restroom locator - sweet!
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 8:27 PM on October 4, 2005

Red House Painters version of Paul McCartney's "Silly Love Songs"
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 3:10 PM on September 29, 2005

I second SnagIt. Many very useful capturing, editing, cataloging and annotating features.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 4:54 PM on September 22, 2005

Isn't the GoPhone from Cingular the solution to this? I think you buy the phone with minutes and refill with minutes as you need them. There's no contract and no credit check required. Or so they say. Does anyone have direct experience with this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 3:35 PM on September 14, 2005

What you want to do is create a master document (search on that in Word help) with chapters as subdocuments. You get one TOC, outline and index, but escape the issues of one gigantic doc.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 2:36 PM on September 8, 2005

Red's in Wiscasset. Definitely.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 7:38 AM on September 3, 2005

My technique is to touch my middle finger to my thumb and like I'm making a circle and then press the joint between the two back against the tip of my tongue until the fingers are inside my mouth and I can curl my lips down over them. The tongue is in a wave shape. Blow with quite a bit of force. Make small adjustments until you produce a whistle.

Grew up in NYC hailing cabs this way, so this is a proven whistle!
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 8:30 PM on August 30, 2005

Very important to start in GA by early spring Mar/Apr so you can be through the White Mountains in NH by early fall. Used to live in a house in VT where the AT passes through and hosted many through-hikers. A truely unique crowd of folks. There are lots of resources for planning and I would read everything you can, especialy first-person accounts.

Plan for boring, endless up the mountain/down the mountain, sleeping with mice, being unspeakably dirty/smelly for long... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 1:45 PM on August 25, 2005

For breakfast the following a.m., do try the Brown Pelican. Just up the coast and right on the beach. I've been there twice and always had a lovely meal.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 4:39 PM on August 24, 2005

Luscious
Lovely
Lasting
Luminous
Latest
Limitless
Legendary
Lovable
Lucky
Lyrical

But honestly, I think lively is the best.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 8:51 AM on August 18, 2005

Acetone or rubbing alcohol works very well, too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 8:36 AM on August 16, 2005

I use a type of scrunchy that has the elastic encased in a loose fabric sleeve. That way there is no contact between the hair and the elastic. Sorry, don't have or remember a brand name, but I use these to put my hair up in a bun and it works well for gym and sleeping bun purposes!
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 8:35 AM on August 16, 2005

Sometimes I find it helpful to reverse my mode of thinking. In your case - what if you met someone who only looked at the bright side of life? Who only saw the most positive, affirming stories in the news everyday and thought the outlook on all fronts was great.

You'd think their worldview was unrealistic and extreme, right? Not reflective of the balance of good and bad that can be found in most situations? You would probably say they have a skewed perspective. Exactly.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 7:55 PM on August 8, 2005

I second Penzey's.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 10:48 AM on August 2, 2005

I believe it is to separate the use of the term democratic (small d) from the Democratic Party. So you can praise the democratic process or the encouragement of democratic institutions in the Middle East, for example, without an implicit endorsement of the Democratic Party.

And that is my very diplomatic attempt to explain this linguistic bs. :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 1:20 PM on July 26, 2005

WAG: The element of surprise? If you make it yourself, you have an expectation about how it will taste and unless something conflicts with that expectation, your tastebuds go on autopilot.

If someone else makes the sandwich, you are actually tasting it and so your experience is more heightened.

Or maybe I'm full of it!
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 11:12 AM on July 25, 2005

"He seems slightly reassured that I disagree on this, but it hasn't succeeded in changing his mind."

That will take lots of time. Being able to share the truth must be a huge relief. He chose you to open up to for a reason. Just keep listening.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 7:36 PM on July 24, 2005

Not sure about the gratuity, others will have to address that issue, but also I think a letter to the hotel manager singing her praises might do her some good when raises come along.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 7:32 AM on July 22, 2005 marked best answer

Traffic cameras?
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 3:35 PM on July 21, 2005

In the underlying issues area, many people with pervasive clutter are also perfectionists as counterintuituive as that may seem. They get bound up in the feeling if I can't completely clean everything perfectly right now, why should I start - i.e., getting overwhelmed. If this strikes a chord, you might start by redefining a new "clean enough" standard for yourselves.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 12:48 PM on July 20, 2005

I haven't done this with websites, but the months of the year follow a diagonal line up to the right and then drop down again in January - in my head.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 12:41 PM on July 20, 2005

I've been trolling in iTunes - which I think you can access via download regardless of whether you have an iPod. I browse around in the Celebrity and iMix mixes for people who seem to have similar tastes to mine and then I just start listening to their chosen songs. From there I can learn more about new-to-me artists and see who fans of those artists also like.

Also the Gnod site queries you for three artists you like and then makes a series of suggestions.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 8:03 PM on July 18, 2005

I wouldn't call what I do a technique, but I hate beyond all reason the sound of an alarm - any alarm. So although I set the alarm, I generally wake up spontaneously 5-10 minutes in advance and relish the fact I get to turn the wretched thing off. It generally takes a little more consciousness to turn an alarm off vs. just hitting the snooze. Maybe that's why it works as not just a wake up but a get up method.
posted to Ask Metafilter by garbo at 10:53 AM on July 15, 2005