Jenny Reed (u/jennyr28)

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Serious question, has anyone else been totally wrong about paste paper?

I always thought it was just messy craft stuff, not real bookbinding, until I saw a demonstration at the Guild of Book Workers conference in Chicago. Watching someone make a complex, marbled sheet that looked like stone completely changed my mind about its potential for covers. What's a technique you wrote off that actually impressed you later?

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c/cabinetmakers•

jennyr28•2mo ago

I bought a $40 'universal' jig for a one-off job and it was basically a paperweight...

Spent more time trying to make it work than it would have taken to just build a simple jig from scrap wood, so I'm curious what's the silliest tool purchase you've ever regretted?

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c/fast-food-fails•

jennyr28•3mo ago

My 50th fast food receipt this year was for a burger that was just the bun and a single pickle.

I keep all my receipts in a jar, and when I hit number 50 last week, it was for that sad excuse for a meal from a drive-thru in Madison. On one hand, it's just a fluke, but on the other, it feels like a sign of slipping standards. What's the weirdest 'missing item' fail you've had that made you question going back?

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c/fad-or-future•

jennyr28•3mo ago

I dropped $200 on a 'smart' water bottle that tracks your sips

It was the big thing a few months ago, this bottle that syncs with an app to tell you when to drink. I thought it would help me stay on track, but the app kept crashing and the battery died after two days. After a week, I was just using it like a normal bottle, and now it sits in my cabinet. The tech felt more like a hassle than a real help. Has anyone else tried these and found them useful, or are they just a pricey fad?

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c/fad-or-future•

jennyr28•3mo ago

Our attempt at family meditation time was a total bust

We jumped on the mindfulness bandwagon and set aside time to meditate together every night. It lasted three days before the kids got bored and my partner fell asleep. I think forcing quiet time like that is just a passing phase for busy families. We're better off with casual chats or walks instead of structured silence. This trend feels like a fad that won't stick around for most homes.

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c/creative-writing-prompts•

jennyr28•3mo ago

Just hit a wall with my recycled city writing prompt

The idea was a society that built everything from scrap. It seemed fresh when I read the prompt. But my plot keeps circling back to trash sorting lectures. I want action and heart, not just a green lesson. Feels like I'm writing a pamphlet instead of a story.

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