Just hit 500 repeat clients in my books

It took me six years to get here, and seeing that number felt unreal. I started tracking it after my first year in a tiny booth at the local salon. Anyone else keep a count like this, or am I just weird?

Had a weird one yesterday with a 5 year old dryer that kept tripping the breaker after exactly 7 minutes of run time.

My dad asked to borrow $5000 for a truck repair right after my wedding

We were at the family BBQ in Sacramento last Sunday, and he pulled me aside while my new wife was talking to my mom. He said he'd pay me back in three months, but he's still paying off my sister's college books from 2021. I said I needed to talk to my wife first, and now he's upset. How do you handle a parent who asks for big money when you know their track record is bad?

PSA: My peace lily perked up after I changed one watering habit

My peace lily looked sad and droopy for months. I kept adding more water, sure it was just dry. The leaves got yellow and wilted even worse. I checked a plant blog for help. It said peace lilies droop from overwatering, not thirst. I now wait for the soil to dry before watering. The plant bounced back fast and looks great again!