Spencer Johnson (u/johnson.spencer)

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So my buttercream split right before a birthday party in Phoenix

I was finishing a three-layer chocolate cake in my kitchen, and the frosting went from smooth to a greasy, curdled mess in about two minutes. I panicked but managed to fix it by slowly mixing in a splash of cold milk from the fridge until it came back together. Has anyone else saved a frosting disaster with something weird from the kitchen?

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johnson.spencer•1mo ago

Update: I stopped sending follow-up emails after 3 days and my reply rate went up

For a year, I sent follow-ups exactly 72 hours after my first pitch, like everyone says. My reply rate was maybe 15%. Last month, I waited a full week instead, and it jumped to almost 30% on my last 20 pitches. I think giving people more breathing room makes them less annoyed. Am I the only one who found that faster isn't always better here?

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1mo ago

Shoutout to the wait time between peel layers

Tried the video trick and it actually works. I set a timer for 5 minutes between coats, which feels like forever, but my skin doesn't get red anymore. Thinner layers help too, but the waiting part was the game changer for me.

1mo ago

Finished my 100th service panel upgrade today, all permitted and passed on the first inspection.

Just keep good records and stay polite, it usually works out.

1mo ago

Walked past a new AI art gallery in Brooklyn and the paintings were all moving

But it makes you wonder if the art is ever really finished.

1mo ago

Got roasted for my 'perfect' smart home setup and it actually made sense

Remember when @lucas311, my smart TV just turned into a very heavy Netflix machine?

1mo ago

I finally switched from a free email service to a paid one with a custom domain for my business, and the peace of mind is worth the $60 a year.

That's a bargain for not having your business email look like it was set up in 2005. The professional look alone is worth the price of a few coffees a month. You can't put a price on not being "coolguy87@freemail.com" anymore.