Amanda Cope
@sherwoodduchess.bsky.social
Papercrafting and Disneyland make me happy.
I've been a stay at home parent since my kid was born, partially because we would have spent my entire teaching salary on childcare.
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I've been a stay at home parent since my kid was born, partially because we would have spent my entire teaching salary on childcare.
Your nephew calls it Artificial Unintelligence. I'm encouraging the sentiment.
November 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Your nephew calls it Artificial Unintelligence. I'm encouraging the sentiment.
At least it's not the tik-tok trucker filming a video while you're trying to eat breakfast from the only open restaurant (aka my last experience in Charlotte airport).
November 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
At least it's not the tik-tok trucker filming a video while you're trying to eat breakfast from the only open restaurant (aka my last experience in Charlotte airport).
More than once, my husband has considered skipping his flight home from O'Hare, renting a car, and driving the 6ish hours home.
October 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
More than once, my husband has considered skipping his flight home from O'Hare, renting a car, and driving the 6ish hours home.
We went on Thursday for the playground. It's fantastic, but it needs more (re: any) parking.
August 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We went on Thursday for the playground. It's fantastic, but it needs more (re: any) parking.
Do you have a plant nursery nearby? They should be able to recommend someone.
August 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Do you have a plant nursery nearby? They should be able to recommend someone.
Very excited about a new Gail Carriger
August 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Very excited about a new Gail Carriger
My favorite city on the planet. We lived there for 3 years and would move back in a heartbeat if we could afford it.
August 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
My favorite city on the planet. We lived there for 3 years and would move back in a heartbeat if we could afford it.
This, painted by my Mom based on a photo my husband took, lives above my mantel.
August 1, 2025 at 10:37 PM
This, painted by my Mom based on a photo my husband took, lives above my mantel.
I wish so badly that he would run for McConnell's seat. He could do so much more long-term, and he could absolutely win.
July 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I wish so badly that he would run for McConnell's seat. He could do so much more long-term, and he could absolutely win.
The chronology v. order of publication is all over the place, so that could definitely depend on which one you're currently reading. Dragonsdawn is the first chronologically, but Dragonflight is the first McCaffrey wrote.
July 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The chronology v. order of publication is all over the place, so that could definitely depend on which one you're currently reading. Dragonsdawn is the first chronologically, but Dragonflight is the first McCaffrey wrote.
Just saw it! I cried; I cheered; I said, "how the hell did they keep THAT a secret?" The best film since Godzilla Minus-1.
July 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Just saw it! I cried; I cheered; I said, "how the hell did they keep THAT a secret?" The best film since Godzilla Minus-1.
I'm a former public school English teacher who's homeschooling my 4th grader because I want him to get a real education. He and his (also homeschooled) friends call it "artificial unintelligence".
June 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I'm a former public school English teacher who's homeschooling my 4th grader because I want him to get a real education. He and his (also homeschooled) friends call it "artificial unintelligence".
Moved from Kentucky to Atlanta to Seattle, then back to Kentucky (mostly to care for family). I miss Seattle weather so much right now.
June 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Moved from Kentucky to Atlanta to Seattle, then back to Kentucky (mostly to care for family). I miss Seattle weather so much right now.
We had one of those in a city apartment. I put a shower cap over it while I was cooking. It mostly solved the problem.
May 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
We had one of those in a city apartment. I put a shower cap over it while I was cooking. It mostly solved the problem.
These are most likely wild violets. They should have a lovely little purple flower in a few weeks.
May 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
These are most likely wild violets. They should have a lovely little purple flower in a few weeks.
Just bought 4, including your newest, at Joseph-Beth in Lexington!
April 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Just bought 4, including your newest, at Joseph-Beth in Lexington!
We have a loveseat from la z boy that has a removable back, so it fits in smaller spaces.
April 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
We have a loveseat from la z boy that has a removable back, so it fits in smaller spaces.
I've been to Target 3 times this year. I was at Costco 3 times last week (but only because we use their pharmacy and I can't seem to sync our prescriptions).
April 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I've been to Target 3 times this year. I was at Costco 3 times last week (but only because we use their pharmacy and I can't seem to sync our prescriptions).
Cross-town moves are easy. It should take a day. Something I recommend if you have the budget: you can hire hourly moving help through U-Haul. They'll move the heavy stuff to a truck you rent; you drive it over, and they'll meet you there to unload. Five years ago, it cost about $300.
March 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Cross-town moves are easy. It should take a day. Something I recommend if you have the budget: you can hire hourly moving help through U-Haul. They'll move the heavy stuff to a truck you rent; you drive it over, and they'll meet you there to unload. Five years ago, it cost about $300.
We had excellent luck with 3 Day Blinds when we needed custom blackouts.
March 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
We had excellent luck with 3 Day Blinds when we needed custom blackouts.
Depending on the price, with 4 bedrooms you could potentially knock down a wall between 2 of them if the rest of the house is right.
March 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Depending on the price, with 4 bedrooms you could potentially knock down a wall between 2 of them if the rest of the house is right.
We did that and had a baby the week after we moved. Then, 18 months later, we did it again (luckily without having another baby).
February 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
We did that and had a baby the week after we moved. Then, 18 months later, we did it again (luckily without having another baby).
Meijer was out of SweetTarts hearts, so I was forced to pay full price for the chewy straws.
February 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Meijer was out of SweetTarts hearts, so I was forced to pay full price for the chewy straws.