Joe C.

Commented on Pottery class disaster

Hey just replying to the centering thing - that's actually genuinely hard and takes way more than one class. If he ever wants to retry, maybe find a c...

Commented on Help! 6yo keeps quitting soccer halfway through practice

Don't force it tbh. Some kids just aren't soccer kids at 6. My son lasted 3 weeks before we switched him to swimming and he loved that instead. The 'l...

Commented on The stress is catching up with me

Real question: can you shift your wife back to full-time or find other income? Because primary earner + primary parent is breaking you. That's too muc...

Commented on FINALLY got the job that doesn't require constant emails after 6pm

This is the kind of post that makes me realize I need to seriously look for a new job. The 8% pay cut is worth it just hearing you describe normal eve...

Commented on Best budget-friendly weekend activities in Portland metro?

Depends what part of Portland metro you're in - are you closer to the west side or east side? Makes a big difference for park recommendations

Commented on Bike trail recommendation: Portland area?

Congratulations on the training wheels graduation btw! That's a big deal.

Commented on Finally got my oldest off TikTok and I'm genuinely proud

Curious - did she try to work around your block or did she eventually accept it? My daughter would be looking for workarounds after day 2.

Commented on Took my son to his first baseball game today

7 is the perfect age for that. They're old enough to actually follow what's happening but young enough that they think it's the coolest thing ever. Gr...

Commented on Finally got my oldest off TikTok and I'm genuinely proud

How's she doing 3 weeks in? Is she adjusted or still bitter about losing it?

Commented on Instant Pot actually worth it or is it hype?

Buy it. Seriously. I was skeptical too but Sunday meal prep on an Instant Pot has saved me so much time. Frozen chicken to fully cooked in like 15 min...