Today is my last day at my current job. How do I explain this to my office computer?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 8:48 AM on August 8, 2008 (19 comments)

I swear. I have children. This is not a good combination. Please suggest alternatives to expletives.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by MonkeyToes at 1:40 PM on August 6, 2008 (122 comments)

How do I kill the perfectionism, the precious and fearful impulses, and the self-doubt that keeps me from completing my creative writing projects.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by mizrachi at 2:20 PM on August 2, 2008 (50 comments)

She wants shoulder bag, but it needs to be cute, light and simple.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Cogito at 11:54 AM on August 1, 2008 (21 comments)

I am leaving my job abroad and have been using a company laptop for two and a half years. Now I have to turns said laptop in. How do I keep my IT masters back in the States from getting all snoopy?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by bryak at 3:55 AM on July 29, 2008 (19 comments)

I would like some recipes or meal ideas that, when cooked, will last for a long time.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by backseatpilot at 12:27 PM on July 28, 2008 (20 comments)

How do I improve my writing skills beyond the good-enough-for-a-student level when my school seems neither interested nor capable of teaching me?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Jacqueline at 6:23 AM on July 7, 2008 (33 comments)

Please reassure me about daycare...
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Alabaster at 12:27 PM on June 28, 2008 (23 comments)

Can you all help me with some summer vacation reading recommendations? I trust your tastes implicitly. Helpful guidelines inside.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Otis at 7:43 AM on July 17, 2008 (25 comments)

I just took my first photography class and had a lot of fun. (Thanks AskMe!) One of the best things was getting shooting assignments. Are there groups of people who give themselves shooting assignments, say weekly, and then share and discuss the results? Where are they?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by shothotbot at 9:29 PM on July 13, 2008 (14 comments)

I have a glass-top wood coffee table with a broken glass top. Instead of replacing the glass, I'd like to turn it into a tile top coffee table. Since the glass is broken, what kind of backing should I glue the tiles to?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by melissa at 12:17 PM on July 2, 2008 (7 comments)

Which font format should I buy? MyFonts.com's FAQ suggests that OpenType is the wave of the future and the first truly cross-platform format. But I want to be sure that what I get will work with all my older software, older Mac OS (as well as my main Win XP machine), and wherever I get things printed.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by amtho at 11:19 AM on June 26, 2008 (9 comments)

Help me with gender disappointment. My wife and I just had an ultrasound and found out our baby will be a girl. I was hoping for a boy because I never knew / met my father. My dad was a completely absent f*ck-up. I was hoping to somehow fill that void by giving my son what I never had and teaching him the things I had to learn on my own. I know I will be overjoyed when my daughter is born, but right now, I am feeling quite sad. What is a good way to look at this, and what can I look forward to with having a girl
posted to Ask MetaFilter by jasondigitized at 8:33 AM on June 23, 2008 (66 comments)

Book design help! I would like to find a good website or blog that can help me learn more about designing the interior of a nonfiction book.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by crapmatic at 6:15 PM on June 21, 2008 (10 comments)

Birthday gift recommendations: this will be the last birthday before he starts getting Father's day presents too.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by penciltopper at 11:22 AM on June 19, 2008 (5 comments)

Job interviewing filter: What are some great questions for a candidate to ask the company that would make them stand out?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by bda1972 at 3:23 PM on June 8, 2008 (21 comments)

I'm looking for suggestions for books for a person new to management.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by peeedro at 11:32 PM on December 13, 2007 (12 comments)

Life kicked me in the teeth, but I've got work to do. I don't need anyone to cheer me up, I'm just looking for a specific bit of advice: how do you get things done when you're depressed?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by nebulawindphone at 4:21 PM on June 1, 2008 (39 comments)

My daughter started day care almost two months ago. My husband and I have been intermittently sick ever since she got started. Is it common for adults to be debilitated by day care plagues, and if so, when will this misery end?!?!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by crazycanuck at 10:41 AM on May 27, 2008 (18 comments)

Things to do with a one year-old and a four-year old outside the house.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by paduasoy at 3:07 AM on May 25, 2008 (11 comments)

What to do (if anything) about a kid (Kindergarten) who cannot deal with failure/losing?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by unixrat at 8:25 AM on May 23, 2008 (26 comments)

Share your favorite asparagus recipes! I love it grilled and roasted, but I eat it like this all the time. What are some new ways to prepare one of my favorite veggies?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by sararah at 1:38 PM on May 24, 2008 (29 comments)

I have two toddlers and a wife with severe postpartum depression that went untreated for two years, all of whom I love very much. However, I think I'm starting to crack, and am not thrilled about my children potentially having two emotionally unstable parents.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 9:18 PM on May 21, 2008 (29 comments)

I'm very interested in becoming an editor, please help...yes, I've read the previous posts.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by nikksioux at 9:01 PM on May 16, 2008 (32 comments)

Give me your baby hacks! My wife and I are expecting our first child in November. What tips and tricks can you offer us to make our lives a lot easier? For example, a friend of mine swears that putting a crying baby in front of a mirror will cause it to stop. Another uses noise cancelling headphones to temper the noise from his shrieking child. I am looking for hacks on everything from diaper changing to stroller modifications. Make our lives easier as we enter into parenthood.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by jasondigitized at 9:16 AM on May 20, 2008 (45 comments)

Help me find some good blogs about Toronto.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by radiocontrolled at 3:06 PM on May 19, 2008 (11 comments)

Music for wife in labor...
posted to Ask MetaFilter by keith0718 at 6:03 AM on May 14, 2008 (23 comments)

We have a healthy 6 week old girl. We've come to a point where the quality of life for Mom isn't very pleasurable in terms of breastfeeding. We both wanted to breastfeed our child but we're approaching 'last resort' and transitioning to formula. I would like to help Mom as much as possible so I'm looking for some advice from others.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by timmins at 12:01 PM on May 13, 2008 (33 comments)

Daddy-daughter advice, or what can you tell me that you've learned?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by fijiwriter at 7:54 AM on October 19, 2006 (73 comments)

I'm looking for advice blogs. Like Dear Abby, but in blog form.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by katieinshoes at 7:38 AM on May 5, 2008 (22 comments)

I'm in a rut. I need information graphic inspiration.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by punkfloyd at 7:41 AM on May 5, 2008 (6 comments)

Looking for advice, recommendations, and experiences using cloth diapers.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by bove at 7:22 PM on September 18, 2007 (30 comments)

Suggestions for fun/romantic nights at home?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 11:27 AM on April 12, 2008 (8 comments)

Generally speaking, what can I do in the first day/week/month of a new job to make sure I get off on the right foot? Specifically speaking, how can I present myself as a smart interesting capable professional, and not a shy nervous slacker?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Metroid Baby at 12:04 PM on March 27, 2008 (16 comments)

How do I clean up the computer I use at work?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by rare_g at 2:21 PM on April 9, 2008 (6 comments)

What are some good, unique pizza toppings?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by nitsuj at 6:19 PM on April 8, 2008 (91 comments)

Can you guys recommend any resources for learning assertive communication? In my family I learned to avoid conflict at all costs. Therefore, I don't know how to approach "difficult conversations" directly.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by mintchip at 7:35 PM on April 5, 2008 (16 comments)

Commonly misused phrases or expressions?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by cosmic osmo at 6:41 PM on April 2, 2008 (162 comments)

I've just bought my first guitar & amp. I want to teach myself. What songs are easy for a complete newcomer to pick up?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by handee at 6:54 AM on March 26, 2008 (27 comments)

Do you love South Park but you wish you could watch all the episodes on your own time? Uncensored? Without waiting for (or paying for) the DVDs? If so, South Park Studios just answered your prayers. Since the Daily Show recently did the same thing - is Comedy Central making big waves, or big mistakes?
posted to MetaFilter by revmitcz at 10:30 PM on March 24, 2008 (46 comments)

Our first child is due any day now. To quell my excitement I am doing what any computer dork would do... I'm researching "microblogs". I'm looking for alternatives to Twitter and Twitxr.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by timmins at 12:07 PM on March 24, 2008 (12 comments)

I am a graphic designer. I love graphic design. I hate hate hate clients. What can I do without wasting my entire education? (Much, much more inside.)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 10:39 PM on March 13, 2008 (23 comments)

How do I know when I'm being self-assertive vs. being a jerk?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by treepour at 10:00 PM on March 11, 2008 (11 comments)

Healthy chips and dip?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by XMLicious at 3:24 AM on March 7, 2008 (33 comments)

Looking for books about the absurdity of life in an office or corporate environment
posted to Ask MetaFilter by reenum at 12:58 PM on March 5, 2008 (32 comments)

What are some good web sites to buy cute, "hip" (whatever that means) t-shirts and other clothing for babies and toddlers? Bonus points if it's non-gendered.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by dersins at 9:09 AM on December 7, 2007 (30 comments)

I am looking for great parenting websites (got a newborn) with an active, intelligent discussion forum, kind of like metafilter/ask mefi for parents. Thanks
posted to Ask MetaFilter by beccaj at 2:18 PM on February 7, 2008 (9 comments)

How can I absolutely, positively avoid the suburban matron/soccer mom look when I have short hair?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Rosie M. Banks at 8:23 AM on February 25, 2008 (40 comments)

If you were showing the MetaFilter Universe (including the main page, Ask, Talk, Projects, Music, everything) to someone for the first time, what threads would you choose as examples of MeFi at its best and at its worst?
posted to MetaTalk by amyms at 12:10 AM on February 17, 2008 (59 comments)

I need a funny saying for a sign that will go in a window. It will hang over my fat cat, who hardly moves. I know you guys can come up with something great.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Alpenglow at 8:59 AM on November 28, 2007 (82 comments)