Margaret Lane (u/the_margaret)

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c/appliance-repairers•

the_margaret•1d ago

I finally tracked that fridge hum after leaving it running overnight

Turns out the compressor mount had completely worn out, but finding it took forever, lol.

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c/career-advice•

the_margaret•1d ago

I finally saw my hobby coding pay off at work

Building a mini app taught me to tackle bugs one by one. That same focus now helps me solve problems with my team way better.

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c/air-fryer-recipes•

the_margaret•2d ago

Serious question, did an air fryer cause that weird smell last Tuesday?

I was roasting garlic potatoes in my air fryer, and the aroma must have drifted for blocks. My neighbor texted the group chat asking if anyone was burning food, but another person thought it was a new bakery opening. We all figured it out when I posted a picture of my dinner, and now three houses on the block want the recipe. It was a funny mix-up that turned into a recipe swap.

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c/curious-collections-corner•

the_margaret•3d ago

Cassette tapes are taking over my shelf space

I mean, I just got into collecting old cassette tapes from when I was a kid. It's crazy how music used to be this physical thing you could hold, and now it's all on phones. I have this one tape from 1992 that still plays perfectly, and it brings back so many memories. But idk, my shelves are getting full, and I'm not sure how to organize them properly. Maybe it's just me, but I miss the sound of rewinding tapes. Does anyone have tips for storing cassettes without them getting damaged? I'd love to hear what others collect from back in the day.

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