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I hadn't heard of Target's Project 62 line, which was launched in 2017, until I saw this great desk. The name comes from the year the company was founded (1962) and also refers to the mid-century modern movement. (MCM-inspired stuff at Target — who knew?)

This desk, which is laminate with a metal frame, looks perfect for a home office — or for another area of your house or apartment, in case you don't have a separate room for WFH. When you're done for the day, it's nice to be able to close it to create a little work/home boundary. It can keep clutter out of sight, too.

Note that the desk looks smaller in the photos online (to me, and to at least one reviewer) than in actuality. It's 60″ high and 42″ wide, which I was not expecting! Speaking of the reviews (which are very positive), check out the customer-submitted photos for an idea of what this could look like in your home — I love when sites let people upload photos, and I see it a lot less often with furniture than with clothing. 

The desk is $180–$200, depending on finish — besides the pictured gray, oak and walnut are also available. 

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    • Anon

      Bacitracin cream – nothing with ointment as it doesn’t let the wound breath and holds in the heat.

    • Betsy

      Probably too late now, but for future notice, soaking a burn in egg white immediately is my best burn truck. I have no idea why it works, but it really does.

    • Anon

      Mustard, plain yellow mustard, is very soothing. But aloe is good too. Mustard gets everywhere.

    • Anonymous

      paste of baking soda and water. source- my mother (and the finger I burned a few months ago)

    • Anonymous

      Alocane, this worked on my medium burns where blisters formed but not bad enough for urgent care.

    • Anonymous

      Vaseline has worked well for me a couple of times I needed help with burns. Not soothing or cooling, but good for skin reparation under a bandage.

  2. Anon B

    There’ve been some posts about finding comfy work-appropriate shoes of late… I’ve never really been able to wear heels, and have had great luck in ordering small men’s loafers from the likes of Allen Edmonds. They’re so much roomier than women’s equivalents, and in Before Times I received more than a few compliments on them from guys at work.

    • Anonymous

      Following up on the loafer question, does anyone have loafers you can wear socks with? I don’t love the look, but I hate, hate, hate getting sweaty, smelly feet without socks. It makes the shoes break down faster too. If there are any styles that you can wear with pants and real socks (not those horrible no-show socks that don’t stay up), I’m all ears.

      • Ribena

        I wear all my shoes with proper socks and I find I have the best luck with high vamps (so there’s not tons of sock hanging out) and matching my socks to my trousers

      • Anon

        Your feet will smell if the soles are man-made material. Leather soles let your feet breathe.

      • EM84

        Not sure if you are still reading, but you may want to try inserting sweat-wicking insoles. They are usually very thin, so won’t eat up much room, and the fabric feels nicer to feel vs leather/original lining.

      • Kat in VA

        I wear low-cut, no-show socks. Some brands are better than others, but it’s very trial-and-error. Fortunately, they’re pretty inexpensive.

    • Worried

      After I mourned not being to easily wear my (very low) heels over 10 years ago due to foot issues (pain, pronation, bunion), I donated/ threw out my shoes and have been slowly replacing them with comfort versions over the years. I have kept two heeled shoes that are one inch -and both look like they would work for a roaring 20s party (retro, quirky, don’t wear them for occasions anymore:) This has been a task that takes up more emotional time and research than I anticipated. Another issue with painful shoes or feet and finding comfort is that the parameters keep shifting. In my 30s, I would have thought the blondo Liam boots I am wearing today were super comfort boots.
      Today (turned 50 late last year), they are ok for wearing at work, but I can’t go for an walk of more than 20 minutes in them. Here is my solution in the continuing quest for comfortable shoes (I work in a casual environment and I could wear runners everyday if I wanted, but I like to find things that look edgy/ pretty with dresses and skirts .
      In winter, I almost exclusively wear tights, skirts, sweaters and La Cannadienne boots – I find them on sale, and I bought one on the website at almost full cost (some discount) that made me gasp – they are worth while, but 20 year old me would be shocked that a classic more sedate style would cost so much. They are warm and super comfortable on my problem feet. I am building up a strong collection to wear with tights.
      For spring and fall – the comfort shoes are harder to find – mostly because my feet run cold and I have to have a no show sock, or a thinner tight. I have been slowly adding ecco leather runners/ hoping to find more oxfords and loafers. I use a custom orthotic with these, but when they are new the cushioning is good enough for me to walk quite a while in with out pain. I have tried vionics (I’m between sizes, and the quality is just so-so) Taos shoes (comfy, but not crazy about some of the styles) Earth shoes (cute, but don’t last long and start to hurt). Naturalizers (a bit narrow, but ok with an orthodic – prefer Ecco brand (more expensive, but fit me better). Jospeh Siebel – some are comfier and nicer than others, and a host of shoes made in Spain and Portugal for some reason that fit well and are comfy (from a variety of brands). I have tried Beautifeel shoes -super comfy, but wasn’t ready to buy, but will explore again. I live in a large city where I have access to shoe stores to try, and when I am vaccinated, I will go into store and buy and try a few more.
      In summer I wear naot sandals or new balance / ecco runners for walking.
      The quest continues. Sorry for the novel:)

  3. For Kiawah/Folly Question

    We go to Charleston-area / barrier island beaches almost annually + my sister used to live in Charleston. Quick characterization of the areas: Kiawah is an upscale resort that seems to have less flexibility than other areas. Folly has more of a typical beach-y/surf-y vibe with houses/condos/hotels and a more lively town. It has more of a young feel (to me), and I think a lot of the CofC/other college students go there to hang out.

    With the caveat that we go largely in the off season, we usually stay on Isle of Palms, which is quieter overall and seems to favor families/retirees. There are lots of beachfront condo options – especially with Wild Dunes and via Island Realty (I’ve always had good experience renting through IR – for more than a decade). The area has grown up a little (not too much) in recent years and offers more shops/restaurants than it used to for sure. There’s a terrific little coffee shop called Cafe Paname if you like fresh croissants on vacation. :)

    I’d look into Sullivan’s Island too. It also has a nice beachfront area and a great main drag with restaurants, bars, etc. I think most of the rentals there are houses, but I haven’t looked into it too much. We spend a lot of time on Sullivans (like a 5-10 min drive between IOP and Sullivans), especially for meals.

  4. Exhausting bff

    One of my best friends is having a tough time in her job and dealing with some unwarranted and unsupported negative feedback. She’s quite destroyed by it and has been actively looking for new jobs and has been leaning HEAVILY on me for advice every single insignificant step of the way (like proofreading post interview thank you notes and everything else in between). It’s been emotionally exhausting to help and listen to her cry for 6+ weeks and spend sometimes multiple hours per day on the phone with her, but she’s kind of a lost soul and I know the guidance has been helpful. I would be so happy if my advice and help can ultimately land her in a great new job.

    She has no where to go for Easter (has family, but is always on the outs with them for one reason or another), so I invited her to Easter with my family. My family is second-hand exhausted by her and we had already agreed amongst ourselves which topics to avoid with her on Sunday. She has a tendency to really bring down a mood and has done it at get togethers in the past.

    After some back and forth texting today where she was updating me on job situation she said I’m not going to want to talk about this on Easter because it’s a really tough topic. That triggered me because: duh no one wants to hear your sob story on a fun holiday day. It came across as so self absorbed and narcissistic after all I’ve been doing to help her with the situation plus inviting her to join my family for the day. I replied that I don’t think anyone is looking to discuss tough topics on Easter, which I’m sure came across a bit cold and she probably felt that. Am I a stone cold B for being annoyed right now? I don’t want to hurt her, so if there’s something else I should follow up with I’m all ears because I definitely reacted out of irritation but my empathy reserves are depleted right now and I don’t know what else to say.

    • Anonnnn

      OMG no. You’re fine. Given the history, I wouldn’t have invited her at all so you’re doing more than this internet stranger ever would have.

      • Anon

        +1 If you have to warn people when you invite her somewhere and you still invite her, you’re already doing way more than you need to.

    • anon

      You don’t actually sound like you enjoy being her friend? I would tell your friend you are busy.

    • No Problem

      I don’t think her comment was self-absorbed, and I don’t think your comment is cold. Just greet her warmly when you see her and be full of other fun topics to discuss.

    • Anon

      I didn’t take her “I don’t want to talk about it on Easter” as selfish. She might have been thinking of not spoiling your mood and your family’s.

      It sounds like you’re fed up with your friend which is too bad for both of you, but you need to not be in the habit of focusing just on her job situation as well. Change the subject if it’s really annoying you. “I don’t know” is also an option if she’s asking.

      You probably need a little space from her so maybe take a break after Easter. And do tell your family not to bring up the job thing.

    • Anonymous

      You’re in a classic trap. Instead of stepping up and setting a boundary you’ve said nothing to her gotten enraged and gossiped about her to your whole family, while she has no idea you think she’s done anything wrong.

      Figure yourself out first. It is truly not hard to say “hey sorry can’t talk tonight” or “sorry I don’t have time to proofread these.”

      • Anon

        It’s such a kindness to set boundaries. Younger me grew up with complaining as conversation in my family and I had no clue that people don’t want to hear it. I am so grateful for having been directly told by someone who loved me that it was exhausting.

        I just wish someone had told me sooner.

    • anon

      Not a stone-cold B, but I do think you need to pull back on the amount of support you’re offering this friend because you sound depleted (and I don’t blame you).

    • Anon

      I see nothing wrong with her statement. When I have gone through hard things I have preemptively asked people not to bring it up if it would be extremely upsetting to me to talk about it. It avoids the awkwardness of feeling like you have to give a polite answer or tell everyone in the moment you can’t talk about it meaning you are not doing well. It also really can reduce anxiety about whether someone’s going to ask about one of your triggers. I’ve had friends do this as well and I never found it odd. I appreciated the heads up.

      Example – going to a baby shower where I know C will be there. C and I are close and I know her father is hospitalized. C may text me ahead of time, please don’t ask about my Dad while we are at the shower. It’s not something I can talk about there. Or friend going through infertility treatments that got sick of talking about it. “Hey, I know you have been really supportive of me through my treatments but I’m not in a space to discuss it right now so please don’t ask me how it’s going when we watch the Bachelor on Monday.”

      And yeah, if you don’t want to help your friend, stop. Don’t just bad mouth her behind her back. Tell her what you can give and stick to your boundaries.

  5. NYC anon

    I managed to get a vaccine appointment for 10 days from now. I am so relieved and I feel like I won the lottery in getting the appointment.

    Only a year till my elementary school kids get theirs… I just want to construct a bubble around them to keep them safe in the meantime…

    • Anon

      They’ll be fine. 0 children ages 5-17 have died of covid in my state (NJ).

        • NYC anon

          I want to protect my kids from car accidents too! Don’t you think parenting young children is always a tug of war between our desire to protect them from any possibility of harm and our knowledge that they need to get out there and grow? Parenting is a constant risk-benefit calculation.

          • AIMS

            Of course! I think it’s great you got the vaccine appointment as it is a big step in being able to protect yourself AND your kids!

            I have young kids too and was massively relieved to get a vaccine, in large part because I am the person they have the most contact with and because they would be devastated if something happened to me. And people should not dismiss parental concerns over the risk of COVID to kids. Yes, the risks are low but the worry is real. BUT – it’s also important to keep the risk in perspective. I think a lot of damages is being done to kids by keeping them home and hermetically sealed off from the world (not directed at you OP, I don’t know your situation!) and I think we will look back on this year and how we failed our kids with horror.

        • Anon

          shame on you, kitten. There is nothing wrong with wanting to protect your kids from multiple dangers, including car accidents and a global pandemic.

          • Anon

            Except that putting kids in a bubble is worse for their mental health than the risk of covid. Keeping them so shielded at this point does more harm than good.

          • Anonymous

            Sigh. I’m pretty sure OP was just saying she wants to protect her kids from harm, not that she was going to force them to lock down to an extreme degree.

          • anonshmanon

            omg, the OP said ‘I just want to construct a bubble’ which is a common grammatical construction to express hypothetical actions based on strong emotions. Do you call the police every time somebody says ‘I just want to eat you up’ to an incredibly cute baby?

          • kitten

            Shame on you for a boring, self-important comment. Obviously there are multiple risks in life. My point is that leaving your kids at home for multiple years because of covid is an overreaction. If that’s your risk tolerance, there is no car seat in existence that justifies the proportional risk of automobile travel. I think Forbes did an article comparing the two and the risk of a covid-positive child dying is equal to a few months of average auto travel. But this is just the opinion of a random person on the internet and people are free to care about some risks more than others, especially with regards to their own children. I’m not implying OP is overreacting (she’s not actually putting her kids in a bubble lol) and I’m happy for her re the vaccination. I just disagree with how some people evaluate risk.

          • anon

            Kitten, this is nonsense. You started here: My point is that leaving your kids at home for multiple years because of covid is an overreaction.

            Then ended up here: I’m not implying OP is overreacting.

            Also, your use of the words “boring” and “self-important” doesn’t make any sense either.

    • anonshmanon

      so glad you got your appointment! Over 99M adults (30%) have had their first shot now. The rate of first shots has plateaued in the last week, with 1.7M first shots being given daily (since second shots trail by 3-4 weeks, the total rate is still going up, but if nothing changes would plateau in a few weeks).
      At this rate, 60% of adults would have one shot by May 1! Assuming that 20-30% are not immediately interested in getting the vaccine, everyone who does want it should get truly a chance in April or May.
      I’m a numbers person so I’ve been tracking these rates and projections and thought I’d share with y’all.

  6. bedding?

    talk to me about bedding. despite being in my mid 30s i’m still very much a ‘oh this is on sale/the cheapest’ sheets/blankets consumer. trying to makeover my bed, particularly with summer coming up. is linen worth the price? what do people use for summer blankets? any recs appreciated. no specific price, willing to splurge for things that are worth it, but don’t want to waste money for the sake of fancy since I’m not in my forever home/bed.

    • cat socks

      I have a bunch of Charter Club bedding from Macy’s that has held up well over the years. I always have a top sheet on the bed and in the summer add a duvet for an extra layer, but I don’t put anything inside it. I get colder than my husband, so I keep a blanket folded at the end of the bed to use if I need extra warmth.

      I have used a down comforter in a duvet in cold weather, but a couple of years ago I found an Ugg comforter at Kohls. It is super cozy an warm and I don’t use the down comforter any more.

    • Anon

      You can always bring the bedding with you if you move or get a different bed.

      • Cat

        I take it to mean the OP has a full or queen bed now and would get a larger bed after moving…

        I think the Company Store percale sheets are wonderful, but I like crisp sheets and super-high-thread-count is lost on me as I find them clammy, clingy, and annoying :)

    • Anonymous

      I don’t understand how a forever home impacts bedding. I purchased really nice linen when I lived in a crappy apartment and I’ve taken that linen with me to all subsequent apartments and eventually my house. I say it’s worth it, so cozy and soft. My mom haaaates linen though the wrinkles drive her crazy.

      • OP

        OP here – yes, to cat above – currently in a full bed post divorce/house sale, will want bigger when space allows again, but also think a cozy bed is a worthy spluge

        • Clementine

          OKAY. SO. In general, I would suggest sheets from either LLBean or (oddly) we’ve had really good luck with Macy’s 100% Cotton Sateen sheets (I think maybe Martha Stewart brand?).

          Post breakup/divorce/loss of partner? Make the bed Yours. Let it fully spark joy. For lightweight bedspreads and duvet covers, I would go to Pottery Barn or West Elm (or Pottery Barn Teen!) and get whatever makes your heart sing.

          A friend decided to get all Lily Pulitzer bedding. It made her happy and made it feel like hers. Another friend (post major breakup) did all white bedding because it made her feel like she was in a hotel. Do what brings you joy.

    • Anonymous

      Sheets and duvet covers don’t last that long, maybe 5 years max. Blankets and duvet inserts last somewhat longer but they still get nasty and worn after a while. Unless you’re planning to move and buy a bigger bed within the next year or so, I wouldn’t wait.

      • Diana Barry

        Depends where you buy your sheets. I have sheets from L.L. Bean and Garnet Hill that are easily 10+ years old and still look great.

        • Edna Mazur

          I have some hand me downs from my grandma that are going 20+ years strong…

          • anonshmanon

            I just threw out a pillowcase that I took when I moved out for college. It’s definitely older than 20 years.

      • Anon

        I was coming in here to say this. Personally, while I think sheets and bedding can last a very long time, I don’t think they should. I like fresh, crisp, lovely sheets and bedding and pillows. I have this as a bi-annual (every 2 years or so) thing that I refresh. I’m partial to parachute and boll and branch, but probably because I listen to too many podcasts. Their stuff is truly lovely though.

    • BB

      I don’t know what your budget looks like, so not sure if this is an option for you, but…upgrading my bedding was one of the BEST things I’ve ever done for my daily quality of life. I did it about a decade ago: splurged on an expensive mattress, Pacific Coast Down comforters, and Yves Delorme cotton percale sheets. Probably dropped 2K on bedding and then 4K on the mattress. I still have all the same things, although the sheets are probably ready to be replaced soon. My bed is now better than any luxury hotel bed I ever stay in, and I love it. (I also tried linen, but it’s not my thing. I suggest you buy a single linen pillow case and see if you like it if you’re also unsure. It’s how I figured out it wasn’t for me.)

    • Anon

      Macy’s (as mentioned by others) works for us. I’m really hard on our sheets due to my husband’s severe psoriasis (constant washing and bleaching) and they tolerate being beaten up for years on end.

    • Anonymous

      I like Ralph Lauren bedding from Macy’s. The coordinating patterns look sophisticated but not matchy matchy, and the quality is really good. Sateen sheets last over a decade. I have sensitive skin and find linen unbearably scratchy.

  7. Shipping woes

    Half rant, half wondering if anyone else has seen this issue. I’ve been waiting for a big package delivered via FedEx for a week. For the past 4 days, every day they tell me it’s out for delivery and every day it never makes it and gets put on for the next day. In that time, FedEx has delivered other packages to me (shipped later than this one) but not this one package. They’re now claiming it will totally be here tomorrow, but honestly they’ve said this 3 times already and I’m kind of wondering if they’ve just lost the thing at this point.

    • Anon

      It’s a glitch in their system. They think it’s on a truck and it’s not, which is why it keeps not getting delivered. You can’t deal with it, only the sender can, so I’d be talking to the sender now and letting them know the situation. Fed ex would have made them certain timeframe promises when they shipped it.

      • Shipping woes

        Sadly the shipper’s response to me is they won’t do anything until it’s 2 weeks away from when they shipped it. Super frustrating because they are actually so close that it should have been a 1 day shipping time, and now I’m over a week in. :(

    • Anon

      Is it something you need to sign for or otherwise be there for? I had that happen to me recently with USPS and it was so annoying because they were supposed to leave a slip and they definitely did not.

    • anon a mouse

      They are supposed to scan it when it goes onto the truck. The next time you call, ask when the last time they scanned it was. Ask for them to contact the driver and confirm it’s on the truck the next time he stops. Escalate if you have to.

      FedEx once delivered my toilet (!) to the wrong house a half-mile away in driving rain and it was only after I got the notice that it had been delivered that I realized there was a mistake. (They redelivered.) If you can get someone to confirm it’s actually on the truck that will go a long way toward making sure it wasn’t stolen or misdelivered elsewhere.

      • Sloan Sabbith

        FedEx once delivered a $20K medical device to a Verizon store in Texas when it was supposed to go to me in Seattle. The only similarity was the first 3 numbers of the address. The Verizon store told the company they had it but wouldn’t allow FedEx to pick it up. So essentially they kept this device that was 100% useless to them and the medical equipment company had to eat the cost. It was a nightmare.

        • Anon

          Did they not have insurance on the package? I don’t think I’d mail something worth $20k without insurance.

          • Sloan Sabbith

            No idea. My main concern was getting the thing so I fought that fight and let them handle the Verizon issue.

    • Anon

      My large city’s UPS was SUPER backed up back in the June/July time frame. There was an expose that revealed they were basically showing all of the packages as being “out for delivery” every day even though they were clearly at the bottom of a pile that they couldn’t get to even if you went in person to pick it up. It wasn’t a glitch, it was (my understanding) a deliberate status manipulation to placate customers and buy time.

      Eventually it all got sorted but it took several weeks. We literally had packages showing up from random employees in regular clothes driving regular cars who told us they were brought in from other cities.

      • Anon

        Ps when I say at the bottom of a pile, I mean a pile at a facility, nowhere near a delivery truck.

    • Anon

      Yup, has this issue last month, ironically with the Universal Yums subscription I ordered based on Kat’s recommendation. Also recently with a Chewy wet food order. They both showed up eventually.

    • A Plus Fed

      It’s on the truck with my JJill dress and my son’s coffee table. Seriously, Fed Ex has had some wacky shipping lately. My package from JJill left MA, at one point was scanned in WVa, then in KS then in CA, then no updates for a week and a half, and was delivered to my door while the tracking stated “out of delivery” for an additional 3 days. I’m in the DMV for reference.

    • Shananana

      Is big package heavy? I have had packages that were heavy in the past that I definitely went through this with and my best guess was the truck they loaded it on that day the person couldn’t move it themselves and it got brought back at the end of the day.

  8. anon

    I’m having one of those days when I do not feel smart enough to do my job. Sigh. This, too, shall pass. I know I’m doing well overall, but ambiguity and having to step in on matters outside my expertise are throwing me for a loop. Please tell me everyone feels that way sometimes?

    • Anon

      Definitely. I feel that way every single day, even with mostly positive feedback. I hate this feeling! Commiseration.

    • Anon

      On most days I can’t imagine why anyone gives me money at all. I’m in a one-person play, playing a responsible grown-up, at all times.

    • Curious

      Omg this was my life this week. Hope you have a moment where you feel good to counter it soon :)

  9. Anon

    High-risk, locked down all year, and just got my first dose of Pfizer 5 mins ago, which is the exact vaccine my doctor recommended for me. So damn happy that I’m even typing this from the observation tent.

    • anon

      Congratulations!! That’s wonderful news!
      I almost cried tears of joy when I got my first vaccine – and that was yesterday. I hope you don’t get any side affects from your shot!

    • Anonymous

      Congratulations! We became eligible this morning and were able to set our first appointment next week, and I warned my husband I will be sobbing like a baby after each appointment. High risk, but not on the jury-rigged list of conditions that got priority in my state.

  10. Vicky Austin

    Paging Abby, my reading taste twin, Sloan Sabbith, the queen of book recs, and anybody else who wants to help!

    I got a new phone recently and somehow my Libby TBR tag of 400+ books didn’t transfer over! I tried to get it back; no luck. Please help me fill up my TBR pile! I read pretty much anything, so I’m excited to hear about whatever you’re enjoying.

    • cat socks

      I looked through my Libby timeline and these are ones I’ve enjoyed

      Anything by Riley Sager, Ruth Ware or Karen M. McManus

      A Murder In Time (Kendra Donovan Series) – Julie McElwain
      A Thousand Pieces of You (Firebird Series) – Claudia Gray
      Before I Go To Sleep – S.J. Watson
      Close Enough to Touch – Colleen Oakly
      Sourdough – Robin Sloan
      These Shallow Graves – Jennifer Donnelly
      Summer Wives – Beatriz Williams
      The Other Daugher – Lauren Willig
      Reconstructing Amelia – Kimberly McCreight
      The Last Flight – Julie Clark
      Her Royal Spyness – Rhys Bowen
      Playing with Fire – Tess Gerritsen
      Watch Me Disappear and Pretty Things – Janelle Brown

      • Vicky Austin

        This is a great list, thank you! I had forgotten all about Beatriz Williams. I LOVE her.

      • Explorette

        Adding these to my list! I recently read The Henna Artist, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, and The Hundred Year House. Currently reading The Four Winds – a bit heavy, Depression era, but also well written and a good story. I stay up too late every night because I can’t put it down.

    • Abby

      I read City of Girls a few weeks ago I think from a rec here and it was so fun! The Guest List was a quick thriller, I also have The Hunting Party by the same author waiting for me to find time to read. Other ones that I’m going to read next: The House Girl and Plain Bad Heroines. Have you read the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy? That author’s new book is in my hold list and I can’t wait!

      • Vicky Austin

        I haven’t read CRA actually! Gonna go check out all of these right now. Thank you friend! <3

      • No Face

        Thank you for reminding me the CRA author has a new book. I was literally just thinking I wanted to read something fun with a bunch of rich people in it.

        • No Face

          And now Kevin Kwan’s latest novel is on my Kindle, thanks to my local library! I’m going to be basic and read this while drinking a white wine spritzer tonight.

    • MagicUnicorn

      I just finished A Gentleman in Moscow, loved it, and hope to finish Rules of Civility this weekend.

      • Anon

        Loved, loved, loved A Gentleman in Moscow. Rules of Civility was also good although not on the same level as A Gentleman in Moscow.

    • Sloan Sabbith

      Ooh if you look, I’ll post some later! If you email me, I can share my goodreads too. It’s my name + ette at Google.

  11. Memo to the Void:

    Memo to the Void: If you continue bugging me about Thing, which is of equal/lower priority compared to everything else on my desk, I will move it from the middle of my to-do list to the end out of sheer irritation at your repeated interruptions. That is all.

    • Cat

      Oh same. I feel the same way about people who use the High Priority exclamation point.

      • test run

        Or the person who keeps trying to schedule same-day meetings with me because they have questions about extremely low-priority things (and of course they won’t just put the questions in the e-mail).

        • Anon

          Meetings that could have been an email are the bane of my existence.

          On the other hand, I schedule meetings in order to communicate with people who won’t answer emails (and there are lots of them)

    • Anonymous

      How are people supposed to read your mind and know what your priority tasks are? Use your words here.

      • Memo to the Void

        This is not internal / direct line of report bugging. Announcing my priorities is not an option, as it would result in more conversations and time-wasting but absolutely no change in who does what when.

    • anonshmanon

      uggghh, I am on the bugging end of a seven-layer-cake of paperwork, which is terribly delayed and impacting my team’s deliverables, and I have to go around and bug each person across whose desk it goes, to please please process it quickly. It is not anybody’s fault that it’s delayed, and may not be high priority to you, but it sure is to me.

      • Memo to the Void

        I get that it’s a high priority to the person asking. I was very sympathetic to said person before repeated interruptions kept me from doing anything, let alone Thing person wants done. I fundamentally cannot throw everyone else under the bus for this person, even if I want to… which I no longer do.

  12. Anonymous

    Has anyone had any luck with wildfower bombs or bee bombs? Any specific sellers or anything? Thank you!

    • Anon

      No specific recommendations except to head to your local nursery that specializes in native plants. 99% of planting wildflowers from seed though has to do with site-prep and putting the right seeds down. Many perennial wildflowers require a period of cold, so are planted the fall. Some annuals can be planted now. If that’s what you’re after, prepare your site and then keep it weeded. Planting native perennials from seed is a slow endeavor, though. A friend and I have “guerilla gardening” a neglected spot in the neighborhood for a couple of years with seeds saved from our respective gardens and it’s only just starting to get really well established.

    • AIMS

      Nope. But I have had some success with a giant vat of flower seeds and just sprinkling the seeds before a good rain.

    • Anon

      I would ask a local nursery. It’s better to plant things that are native to where you are vs a generic bunch of seeds.

    • MagicUnicorn

      Random wildflower seed mixes can contain invasive species, so definitely ask at your garden center first. If you know what kinds of flowers you want, Baker Creek is my favorite source for Foster and veggie seeds.

      • Senior Attorney

        Yeah, I did a “wildflower mix” years ago, which is how I learned that the other word for “wildflowers” is “weeds.”

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