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I caught Covid. How can I reduce my risk of long covid?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387602/I-caught-Covid-How-can-I-reduce-my-risk-of-long-covid

Published: October 13, 2025 20:06

I got sick a week and a half or so ago. I took Paxlovid starting as soon as I tested positive. I'm feeling better and testing negative but I'm not seeing a lot out there about how to reduce my long covid chances aside from not get sick in the first place.…

Best indoor and outdoor stair treads

http://ask.metafilter.com/387596/Best-indoor-and-outdoor-stair-treads

Published: October 13, 2025 13:24

We have stairs inside that are wooden and unsafely slick on their own, so we have extremely cheap (probably Temu) treads on them that have lasted a few years but are being shredded by use. We also have outdoor steps to our front door that are subject to…

Should I switch ISPs?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387595/Should-I-switch-ISPs

Published: October 13, 2025 01:24

I've had issues off and on with Windstream/Outlook for a few years. My Outlook Send/Receive gets hung up synching subscribed folders. I've always been able to fix things by canceling that task, changing my password on the webmail, then repairing the…

Living in Denver, 2025 Edition

http://ask.metafilter.com/387594/Living-in-Denver-2025-Edition

Published: October 12, 2025 23:07

I stayed in downtown Denver for the first time last week and fell in love with the whole area (except Denver International, that airport is a nightmare.) The weather was great, the city was walkable and quiet, and there were lots of cute dogs and cute…

Chemdog: The person, the strain.

http://ask.metafilter.com/387593/Chemdog-The-person-the-strain

Published: October 12, 2025 20:01

in the last 60 years who are the top five to seven artisanal growers of marijuana either in America or the world. the grower must have started out as a single unit but can be counted if they have sold off their strain, product, or any other proprietary…

'Tis the Seasonh

http://ask.metafilter.com/387591/Tis-the-Seasonh

Published: October 12, 2025 17:57

For casseroles. Looking for flavor combos. My lunches are a casserole that I eat all week. It consists of rice, sauce, cheese, protein and veg, more sauce and more cheese. Cheese is not a necessary component, but I do love me some cheese. Things I've…

Can I DIY backsplash tiles in my kitchen?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387588/Can-I-DIY-backsplash-tiles-in-my-kitchen

Published: October 12, 2025 13:40

As indicated by some previous questions, I am trying to get rid of our gas range and replace it with an induction range. Today's issue (not actually induction-related): there's currently no backsplash behind the stove. Our gas range has knobs on the front…

What happens in your mind when you read this paragraph?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387587/What-happens-in-your-mind-when-you-read-this-paragraph

Published: October 12, 2025 13:01

When I read the very 1st paragraph of this article, I had a series of mini revelations about how my mind works, and perhaps the minds of others. I'd appreciate it if you read it first (just the 1st paragraph), and then came back here to explore with me why…

Genuinely spooky podcasts [Halloween edition]

http://ask.metafilter.com/387580/Genuinely-spooky-podcasts-Halloween-edition

Published: October 11, 2025 17:44

I'm looking for some creepy podcasts for the run-up to Halloween and curious to know what ones really got under your skin. Inspired by getting a genuine recent shiver from "The Animal Spirit" episode of "Otherworld"*, I'm looking for recommendations of…

in what order does one list emojis?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387575/in-what-order-does-one-list-emojis

Published: October 11, 2025 06:08

If one has a list that must be sequential, and that list consists of emojis, what are the indexable qualities of emojis to be used in the sequencing? In other words: given   〽️   ️ how would I re-sequence the numbers to place the above emojis in their…

Looking for low-fat meal prep ideas

http://ask.metafilter.com/387551/Looking-for-low-fat-meal-prep-ideas

Published: October 9, 2025 21:30

I need to follow a low-fat diet plan for the foreseeable future for medical reasons. I am looking for ideas for things I can bulk prep for the fridge and freezer so that I have grab and go options or packed lunches and quick snacks. The longer story is,…

It's not the heat, it's the humidity

http://ask.metafilter.com/387535/Its-not-the-heat-its-the-humidity

Published: October 8, 2025 22:47

I've just had it confirmed that my Resmed Airsense 10 isn't heating properly, and that means it isn't humidifying as it should. That explains why I've been waking with a dry-as-dust mouth and raggedy throat, so good news, I guess?? The bad news is, it's…

A week in the Netherlands - Travel Suggestions needed

http://ask.metafilter.com/387534/A-week-in-the-Netherlands-Travel-Suggestions-needed

Published: October 8, 2025 19:43

My family is planning a vacation to the Netherlands next spring in mid-April. The tulip festival, a canal tour, and general puttering around are already on our itinerary. There will be 9 or 10 of us, with an age range of 4 (1 person) to 70s (2-4 people).…

How did you stop saying "Uuuh"?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387530/How-did-you-stop-saying-Uuuh

Published: October 8, 2025 06:34

I make occasional short presentations over zoom at work. Watching them back, I find myself filling the spaces with "uuuh... (sentence)....uuuh...". I recently gave my first live audience lecture and had gone into it with the a conscious intent of breaking…

Seeking high quality/curated, free, printable puzzles

http://ask.metafilter.com/387529/Seeking-high-quality-curated-free-printable-puzzles

Published: October 8, 2025 01:17

I always love finding printable puzzles, because they're a thing that I can do on my commute without being on my phone. Crosswords are great; curated "pencil puzzles" are also great (e.g. GMPuzzles, although iirc they've gotten stingier with free puzzles)…

Philly - rep your city culinarily

http://ask.metafilter.com/387527/Philly-rep-your-city-culinarily

Published: October 7, 2025 21:07

In a couple weeks, one of my BFFs will be visiting Philadelphia for a couple days (from her home in Ireland), and I'm heading there to meet up with her. Where can I find the best cheesesteak to introduce her to the concept? (Or if there's other food we…

New Orleans Recs

http://ask.metafilter.com/387526/New-Orleans-Recs

Published: October 7, 2025 20:18

I'll be heading to New Orleans for on the 17th for about 5 days. We have some spooky tourist stuff planned, and we'll have a car. Looking for recommendations for vegan food spots, any bars or venues that focus on goth/punk/metal, and anything that we NEED…

Becoming a Primary Partner – What Should I Negotiate?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387525/Becoming-a-Primary-Partner-What-Should-I-Negotiate

Published: October 7, 2025 20:08

My spouse has asked to open our relationship to include other emotional and physical connections. How can this be negotiated? They say this is because I'm not able to meet their emotional support needs. This has been a recurring issue between us. I don't…

I want to dance!

http://ask.metafilter.com/387519/I-want-to-dance

Published: October 7, 2025 15:43

I want to dance! But really just to jump around. I am not a kid. Don't want to be part of a scene, feel odd, not to pick up or be picked up, just let loose, and disappear in a crowd. NYC or Baltimore?

Are we halfway through?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387517/Are-we-halfway-through

Published: October 7, 2025 12:34

Yes we are! Vote for the MeFiCoFo Board of Directors here. Election timeline. How we got here. Discuss. Voters must be natural persons with an account age over 30 days. We are using approval voting so vote for as many candidates as you like. To be elected,…

Can I DIY a cat bed on my work desk?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387513/Can-I-DIY-a-cat-bed-on-my-work-desk

Published: October 6, 2025 21:30

I would like to make a space on my work desk for my cats to sleep in. I also have an unused cat bad from the cat tree. Can I rig it to my desk somehow with laptop stands and/or clamps? The cat bed in question is the top platform of one of Chewy's cat…

Looking for a bank that hits ALL of these requirements

http://ask.metafilter.com/387512/Looking-for-a-bank-that-hits-ALL-of-these-requirements

Published: October 6, 2025 19:53

I have a small checking account with Schwab but am looking to move. I basically use it to take out cash without worrying about ATM fees (they rebate them). Who else has this? - No mininums (I leave between 300 and $500 in there at all times) - No direct…

I Don't Think I'm Looking For a Financial Advisor

http://ask.metafilter.com/387511/I-Dont-Think-Im-Looking-For-a-Financial-Advisor

Published: October 6, 2025 17:42

I'm 50 and have a situation which means I may not work again. I have a decent amount of savings, and I don't have anyone to leave anything to. All the "Financial Advisors" in my area are folks who want to invest your $'s (and have e.g. a $500K minimum) and…

Victoria, BC is for relaxing

http://ask.metafilter.com/387508/Victoria-BC-is-for-relaxing

Published: October 6, 2025 16:50

Shepherd and I are going to Victoria at the end of the month for our first non-family trip since 2020. What do you like about Victoria that you think we might too? This is very much a relax and recharge kind of trip, and it will be the first time either of…

Pearl Anniversary for Free

http://ask.metafilter.com/387502/Pearl-Anniversary-for-Free

Published: October 5, 2025 23:58

October 14th is my 30th wedding anniversary. I have zero dollars to celebrate this momentous occasion. I am located in the Twin Cities. What's the most magical gift/experience/series of events that could be arranged for a long-married couple while spending…

Current state of smart lighbulbs

http://ask.metafilter.com/387501/Current-state-of-smart-lighbulbs

Published: October 5, 2025 22:37

I have some Ikea smart lightbulbs and I hate them because the hub they must be connected to is very flakey. What are my best options for replacing them if money is no object? Is there a bulb that connects directly to an iOS app and does not require a hub?…

Audio plug stuck in amplifier!

http://ask.metafilter.com/387499/Audio-plug-stuck-in-amplifier

Published: October 5, 2025 21:58

Once upon a time, an audio plug broke off in the jack of an amplifier. It may have been the wrong size plug for the socket, so it's really stuck in there. How to get it out? The techniques and tools available on the internet are all specific to phones and…

What would a little girl like in a pocket organizer?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387493/What-would-a-little-girl-like-in-a-pocket-organizer

Published: October 5, 2025 04:51

I assemble pocket organizers. So far, I have one in the cabin of each of two vehicles, to hold things such as cash, chewing gum, comb, flashlight, granola bar, multitool, nail clippers, paper, pen, and tissues. I am thinking of assembling a few more for…

What makes Wendy so special?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387492/What-makes-Wendy-so-special

Published: October 5, 2025 03:00

I just finished Alien: Earth. Is there ever an explanation for why Wendy has abilities that the other Lost Boys don't have? Being able to leap off tall cliffs in a single bound, being able to communicate with the aliens, and so on.

Please help me find more in this aesthetic

http://ask.metafilter.com/387489/Please-help-me-find-more-in-this-aesthetic

Published: October 4, 2025 16:19

So I was window shopping today and saw this gorgeous dress in the window. I crossed the street to get a better look and noticed the price tag so didn't go into the shop. I really like the aesthetic though along with others from the store and was wondering…

Light and Fluffy Focaccia

http://ask.metafilter.com/387488/Light-and-Fluffy-Focaccia

Published: October 4, 2025 16:02

I like baking bread and I really like focaccia. I've made Samin Nosrat's Ligurian Focaccia and a handful of times and while it is delicious and relatively easy to make it has a different texture of the bread I buy at local bakeries. The local bread is…

Strategy Game Using Cards and Pawns

http://ask.metafilter.com/387487/Strategy-Game-Using-Cards-and-Pawns

Published: October 4, 2025 14:16

I watched a video in the last year about a strategy game played using a deck of playing cards and two tokens or pawns. A grid is laid out and the pawns are moved, which removes cards. The object is to leave the opponent with no move. Do you know where to…

Sadness and joy from nomadic life

http://ask.metafilter.com/387486/Sadness-and-joy-from-nomadic-life

Published: October 4, 2025 08:06

I don't have a permanent home and have been traveling for most of the last three years. I had hoped I would be able to maintain my friendships back home while I'm abroad, but it's proving to be difficult. I feel sad and hurt. How do other nomadic folks…

The Platonic Ideal of a Yellow Cake

http://ask.metafilter.com/387484/The-Platonic-Ideal-of-a-Yellow-Cake

Published: October 4, 2025 00:30

Do you have a phenomenal recipe for a yellow cake that's just liked boxed but better?! Note: I do *not* want a recipe that uses boxed mix but doctors it up. This week I tried 2 yellow cake recipes and found them both wanting. Both too dry and dense rather…

Help needed with the layput of a Tumblr post

http://ask.metafilter.com/387483/Help-needed-with-the-layput-of-a-Tumblr-post

Published: October 3, 2025 23:35

After a long time without posting I tried to post today on Tumblr, whuch I use as a website of sorts, and the post didn't behave as expected. What am I doing wrong? With the template that I use, I can post several images per post. On the homepage, only one…

Wife and I have different feelings about Traveling

http://ask.metafilter.com/387482/Wife-and-I-have-different-feelings-about-Traveling

Published: October 3, 2025 23:18

How can my wife and I navigate different interests and views on traveling? My wife and I generally have a very good relationship. We don't have kids. Work is decent for both of us and we are middle aged. Throughout most of our relationship we haven't…

Credit card debt options?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387480/Credit-card-debt-options

Published: October 3, 2025 15:59

Due to Legit Life Reasons, I have ~$30,000 in credit card debt and am brainstorming ways to get rid of it as fast as possible. Deets inside. I hate credit card debt. But I had to do some Lawyer Stuff and did some traveling, and now it's time to Really Work…

Has covid robbed me of my taste for whiskey?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387478/Has-covid-robbed-me-of-my-taste-for-whiskey

Published: October 3, 2025 09:54

I love whiskey, but for the past year or so I haven't been able to taste it properly. It feels like my ability to taste alcohol has diminished. Normal 40% ABV whiskies taste so weak that it's almost like drinking tap water, and with higher proofs I get…

Vague dance song memory

http://ask.metafilter.com/387477/Vague-dance-song-memory

Published: October 3, 2025 01:15

I can't believe I'm using a question on this: 90s Euro-dance hit that sounds like the guitar riff in Dandy Warhol's Everyday Should Be a Holiday I will admit that I might be entirely misremembeing this (more on that later) but I SWEAR there is a mid to…

Helping an eight-year-old with an irrational fear

http://ask.metafilter.com/387476/Helping-an-eight-year-old-with-an-irrational-fear

Published: October 2, 2025 21:45

My eight-year-old is terrified of pigeons. We live in a city and this is affecting our daily life. What can I do to help him? Background: he's a sweet, sensitive kid with leanings toward neurospicy and anxiety. He was scared of dogs as a younger child.…

What was the most perfect 80s pop song?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387473/What-was-the-most-perfect-80s-pop-song

Published: October 2, 2025 07:55

I saw a YT video that was something like "Top Fifty 80s Pop Songs," or the like, and when they got to one particular song the music critics they were interviewing began gushing about one particular song. It was, IIRC, a one-hit wonder, but by many critics…

Is there beautiful smart jewelry?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387472/Is-there-beautiful-smart-jewelry

Published: October 2, 2025 05:03

I like pretty jewelry. I would like to own smart jewelry that is pretty. Help? I am a jewelry aesthete. I also like the idea of smart jewelry a lot. Years ago there was a company called Ringly that made beautiful smart jewelry -- it looked like the kind of…

Walking Pads for $200, Alex

http://ask.metafilter.com/387470/Walking-Pads-for-200-Alex

Published: October 2, 2025 00:05

I live in a climate where winters make it unpleasant to be outdoors. I'm trying to keep my physical activity up. I'm thinking about getting a walking pad. My intention is to keep it under my sofa and pull it out when I'm watching TV in the evenings to help…

What's a good game to play online with a family member?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387466/Whats-a-good-game-to-play-online-with-a-family-member

Published: October 1, 2025 20:39

Recently, my father and I have enjoyed playing a regular game of Wingspan, via Steam. We are considering branching out and are looking for other games to play online with the same level of challenge and easy online access. My dad (elder) and I (middle-age)…

What to do when sick in a hotel room?

http://ask.metafilter.com/387459/What-to-do-when-sick-in-a-hotel-room

Published: October 1, 2025 08:07

I woke with a bad stomach today, just feeling really nauseous and blah. What can I prepare now to make being sick away from home less unpleasant? I'm in a studio apartment in Paris, have a kettle, tea, but no kitties. There are grocery stores and…