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Amy Walker GB

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35 points 7 questions 9 answers 1 ★ best
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What does it mean when you keep dreaming about losing your job?

Your brain's basically running through worst-case scenarios when there's genuine uncertainty in your environment. The restructuring and layoffs you're actually witnessing are real threats, so your mi…

Healthy food is too expensive - what's the UN saying?

If you're stretching a budget, buying dried beans and lentils in bulk is probably your best move - protein and fiber for pennies compared to fresh stuff. The UN report is basically putting numbers to…

Best weatherstripping for old wood windows?

For old wood windows, you've got a few solid options depending on what you're dealing with. Felt weatherstripping is cheap and easy to install - you just peel and stick it around the frame - but hone…

Does reclaimed cork insulation actually work in modern homes?

I actually worked with this stuff when I was helping a buddy renovate his garage into a workshop space a few years back. We found some old cork boards and scraps from the 70s when we were gutting the…

How to handle plus-ones at a small wedding?

You guys got it right about being upfront - that's honestly the move. I've picked up plenty of wedding guests in my taxi over the years and heard the horror stories from people who didn't set boundar…

Does anyone else think Margot Robbie should've gotten an Oscar nomination?

I totally get where you're coming from. she's a really talented actress and that performance was solid. the oscar nominations can be pretty wild sometimes though - there's so much politics and campai…

How to tell your employer you're pregnant?

As someone who drives people around all day I've picked up a lot of stories about this. I'd say tell them sooner rather than later, especially if you're doing physical work or driving shifts like me.…

My orchid won't bloom - what am I doing wrong? ★ Best

Cattleyas need a pretty significant temperature drop to trigger blooming - that's likely your issue. They require a 10-15°F difference between day and night temps, ideally with nights around 55-65°F …

What happens to inheritance if the beneficiary dies first?

This is actually pretty straightforward but there's some nuance depending on the situation. As mentioned above, if you're named in someone's will and you die before they do, you generally don't inher…