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Field Deployment Checklist?
http://ask.metafilter.com/389953/Field-Deployment-Checklist
Published: June 14, 2026 16:30
If you or someone you know has gone on a deployment, such as to respond to or prevent a disaster, I am interested in your tips for what to bring or not bring, etc. This is not a military deployment. The group will do various tasks for wildfire prevention.…
Career change resources beyond What Colour is Your Parachute?
http://ask.metafilter.com/389952/Career-change-resources-beyond-What-Colour-is-Your-Parachute
Published: June 14, 2026 14:22
If you've recently had a mid-life career change, what resources did you find helpful in decision-making? Like many others, I've recently been laid off. I've worked most of my career in corporate communications and marketing and now I'm considering a career…
Living with a spouse who refuses to treat bipolar 2 and possible OCPD
Published: June 14, 2026 03:26
What should I know? More: My husband of 12 years has bipolar 2 and a suspected OCDPD diagnosis. He takes his medication and thinks that's enough. It isn't. Over the years he has become more controlling, more negative, and harder to live with. He sulks…
Dog meds cheaper?
http://ask.metafilter.com/389949/Dog-meds-cheaper
Published: June 14, 2026 02:11
My vet prescribes Bravecto for flea and tick which is quite expensive. Is there anywhere to get it cheaper than full price? I used to buy it at my local Costco but they have been back ordered for over a year. I know there is a rebate, but it has to be…
Returning to bike riding after 40 years away
http://ask.metafilter.com/389948/Returning-to-bike-riding-after-40-years-away
Published: June 13, 2026 22:32
My wife and I have been married for 48 years and in the beginning we would bike around our apartment complex just to stay fit and relax from our jobs. Now I am 72 years old and dealing with some anxiety which I gather aerobic exercise can sometimes help…
Roman holiday
http://ask.metafilter.com/389943/Roman-holiday
Published: June 13, 2026 14:17
A friend and I will be in Rome for 4 days. Ideas for things to see and do, omitting the touristy and obvious? Looking for the not-crowded but fabulous and highly worth it.
Sponge Bath Recommendations
http://ask.metafilter.com/389942/Sponge-Bath-Recommendations
Published: June 13, 2026 06:50
I feel like I need to give a bit of background so apologies for the long-ish preamble. Ok. So my best friend of over 38 yrs had a debilitating stroke in 2024. Consequently she has limited use of her hands, legs, and vocal cords although the speech is…
Chemical residue on copper
http://ask.metafilter.com/389939/Chemical-residue-on-copper
Published: June 12, 2026 17:24
Some kind of chemical reaction left a black residue on a copper surface. How to remove it? Something leaked on my friend's copper table top. Maybe a bag of old batteries. It left a black residue (photo in comments). Any ideas what it is or how to remove…
Looking for comfortable mens dress shoe
http://ask.metafilter.com/389938/Looking-for-comfortable-mens-dress-shoe
Published: June 12, 2026 10:54
I need a new business casual men's dress shoe for wearing to the office. My old standby, Clarks loafers, now hurt my feet to walk in. I want shoes I can wear all day and will feel like sneakers, but are conservative black leather dress shoes in…
What is the best Boggle/Boggle-like app or site?
http://ask.metafilter.com/389937/What-is-the-best-Boggle-Boggle-like-app-or-site
Published: June 12, 2026 09:48
Trying to train my brain to a different kind of distraction and found I enjoyed playing Boggle in an in-flight back-of-headrest game. However the Boggle app on Android was a nightmare, what should I use to scratch the itch? Tried to download the Official…
Evading A Roomie
http://ask.metafilter.com/389936/Evading-A-Roomie
Published: June 12, 2026 02:31
I am going to a work related "leadership" conference at a guest ranch in the country in July. I was psyched until I discovered today that I will be expected to share a room with a stranger. Help. I do not want to share a bedroom. This is a women's…
A highly ordered repeating structure.
http://ask.metafilter.com/389934/A-highly-ordered-repeating-structure
Published: June 11, 2026 22:25
As is tradition, each year I ask for your help in finding appropriate silly adventures for my wedding anniversary. This year is Crystal! What fun strange thing can we do that's crystal themed at the end of June in the UK? Previous questions are all here,…
Where are the cute casual tops for short-waisted petites?
http://ask.metafilter.com/389932/Where-are-the-cute-casual-tops-for-short-waisted-petites
Published: June 11, 2026 19:46
Really tired of not finding any casual tops that are sized/styled for short-waisted, short-legged older ladies and a NOT boring t-shirts. Looking for stuff that is more stylish but not "dressy," also that are not girly/ruffled/silly/mega-cropped. Seeking…
Seeking piano accompaniment teacher in NYC
http://ask.metafilter.com/389931/Seeking-piano-accompaniment-teacher-in-NYC
Published: June 11, 2026 14:09
I want some lessons in accompanying my own singing. Someone I could go to in Manhattan or they could come to my house. What I want: -- Somebody who is really good at accompanying singers in a jazzy/Great American Songbook style -- Can come to my place in…
Tree damage responsibility
http://ask.metafilter.com/389930/Tree-damage-responsibility
Published: June 11, 2026 02:45
A neighbor's tree branch fell into our yard, crushed a section of fence, damaged the deck, and brushed up against the house. Neighbor is non-responsive, and now I'm unsure how to proceed. We have repaired all the damage. Our arborist looked at the tree…
Leave it open!
http://ask.metafilter.com/389928/Leave-it-open
Published: June 10, 2026 22:08
Trying to manage the constant annoyance of self closing (perko chain) fire doors in a small rented flat with a cat who wants to be let in and out of rooms every 20 minutes. Is there a better way to keep my doors open when I want them open? Every door in…
This pattern - is it okay? (Take a look at these hands!)
http://ask.metafilter.com/389926/This-pattern-is-it-okay-Take-a-look-at-these-hands
Published: June 10, 2026 19:17
I have an irrational fondness for designs with hands. Is this pattern linked within offensive or offputting or appropriative in some way? NooWorks 'Hands' pattern. In particular, if you saw this on a white person, would you think that it was culturally…
Great shoppers, please help me find my perfect women's T-shirts
http://ask.metafilter.com/389925/Great-shoppers-please-help-me-find-my-perfect-womens-T-shirts
Published: June 10, 2026 18:37
I am looking for 100% cotton V-neck T-shirts, with fabric that is on the thinner side. More details inside. My ideal are the old Loft "vintage soft" shirts, but they've been discontinued forever so even the pickings on eBay are slim and/or by this point…
Sell These Jeans
http://ask.metafilter.com/389924/Sell-These-Jeans
Published: June 10, 2026 16:27
I bought a beautiful pair of Vescartes Tsuru jeans, size 32. $150. Effectively these can't be returned, and they don't fit. New with tags and all stickers, packaging, etc., from the brand. What is the quickest, easiest, and most lucrative way of selling…
My son has grown so fast I no longer know how to buy clothes for him
Published: June 10, 2026 12:10
My 11 year old has, in the past 8 months, grown about 8 inches, which puts him at around 5'6". He's suddenly outgrown all kid clothes and I simply don't know how to shop for him anymore. He is lanky and skinny and I'm a little stout guy and I just have no…
Is it time to say goodbye to my dog?
http://ask.metafilter.com/389922/Is-it-time-to-say-goodbye-to-my-dog
Published: June 10, 2026 07:38
I know that I as the owner should know best if my dogs quality of life is good enough to continue the struggle, yet here I am, making another one of these sad Asks. Seeking advice, opinion, similar experiences, a kind word. I have an 11 year old medium…
How practical and/or expensive is it to rehab older leather bags?
http://ask.metafilter.com/389917/How-practical-and-or-expensive-is-it-to-rehab-older-leather-bags
Published: June 9, 2026 20:38
For a while now I've been hankering for an old school leather overnight bag. The sort a chap might take on the train for a country weekend, don't you know. Because I'm very cheap, I've wondered about buying one of the older ones I see second hand from…
Advice on using Canadian pharmacies (from US) - Cat asthma meds
http://ask.metafilter.com/389916/Advice-on-using-Canadian-pharmacies-from-US-Cat-asthma-meds
Published: June 9, 2026 19:36
Got advice or recommendations on ordering cat asthma meds from Canada? I'm in the US. Many questions! We have a prescription from our vet for cat asthma meds. He even mentioned using online Canadian pharmacies. I've googled, looked at Reddit threads, there…
Can I try to turn a job interview into freelance work?
http://ask.metafilter.com/389914/Can-I-try-to-turn-a-job-interview-into-freelance-work
Published: June 9, 2026 17:33
I have an interview for a design job at a publisher next week and I'm not totally sure I want the job, but I would love to do some freelance work for them. I had an unsuccessful interview at another publisher last year, and they gave me some freelance…
Question for those who've dealt with low ferritin
http://ask.metafilter.com/389913/Question-for-those-whove-dealt-with-low-ferritin
Published: June 9, 2026 16:49
Currently have a ferritin of 9, though my other numbers are okay. Symptoms are mostly cognitive/mental along with some restless legs and tiredness that's up and down. I started supplementing, but am having a hard time knowing if it's best to supplement…
Very controversial technologies, pre-AI?
http://ask.metafilter.com/389910/Very-controversial-technologies-pre-AI
Published: June 9, 2026 04:04
Has there ever been any technologies that has been more controversial than AI? I'm not old but I'm not a spring chicken either. Looking back, I do not recall any technology being as controversial as AI. Perhaps there were some before my time. Like, I…
More Things to Do in Mexico City
http://ask.metafilter.com/389908/More-Things-to-Do-in-Mexico-City
Published: June 8, 2026 20:14
I have just returned from a trip to Mexico City and it absolutely ruled. (I have been there a couple times previously, but more than a decade ago. Of course it ruled then as well.) I will go again, and I would love to have an entirely non-overlapping…
Music player to keep dog company
http://ask.metafilter.com/389904/Music-player-to-keep-dog-company
Published: June 8, 2026 15:39
How do I keep music playing for him without a voice controlled speaker? When I go out I like to leave music on for my dog (pet tax). Usually this is just leaving youtube music's chill station playing on my laptop. But sometimes for work I take my laptop…
AI Adversarial... But make it Fashion!
http://ask.metafilter.com/389902/AI-Adversarial-But-make-it-Fashion
Published: June 8, 2026 01:56
It has long been thought that eyespot mimicry on Moths and Butterflies' wings work as predator deterrents. While that has not truly been rigorously proven as such, I would still like to extrapolate that facial simulation today could act as a deterrent to…
Ambitious Fiction from the 80s, 90s or Early 2000s?
http://ask.metafilter.com/389900/Ambitious-Fiction-from-the-80s-90s-or-Early-2000s
Published: June 8, 2026 00:23
Seeing Frowner's comment in the post on the Blue about the Guardian's reader-sourced top-100 books list with the assertion that "STILL, no one has read any ambitious fiction from the 80s, 90s or early 2000s" made me consider if I had any such titles that…
Emergency workers with bad handwriting need help
http://ask.metafilter.com/389898/Emergency-workers-with-bad-handwriting-need-help
Published: June 7, 2026 23:38
How can I help volunteers to improve their written lettering, given only an hour of training and 1-2 follow up events? I work with dozens of emergency volunteers who need to take notes on paper and post public signs. Most volunteers' handwriting is bad…
Long-form, peaceful museum gallery walkthrough videos?
http://ask.metafilter.com/389896/Long-form-peaceful-museum-gallery-walkthrough-videos
Published: June 7, 2026 15:28
I am seeking out calming videos of art museum galleries and exhibits to play for a hospice patient who is an art history buff. Ideally without narration or fast cuts, just the art itself or the experience of moving through the galleries. World-class museum…