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Comment on Request for recommendation: A kids cookbook with meals adults will enjoy in ~food
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Comment on Amazon uses its tracking data to guess whether shoppers have a flat butt and no friends in ~tech
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentI bet you have a case with a snake tooI bet you have a case with a snake too
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Comment on How Wikipedia’s editors keep the online encyclopedia human-written in ~tech
Alphalpha_Particle LinkI do think there will be value in maintaining a strictly human made encyclopedia. It's like how knitting can be done by machine and mass produced but there is still value and art to hand knitting...I do think there will be value in maintaining a strictly human made encyclopedia. It's like how knitting can be done by machine and mass produced but there is still value and art to hand knitting your own projects.
It's significance may change over time, but I appreciate that Wikipedia is trying to keep clean of AI generated text and maintain truth. -
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Comment on In search of the northern cassowary in ~science
Alphalpha_Particle LinkEnjoyed this mini documentary, thanks for sharing! Odd how such a large bird can be hard to find, though it's call is very loud and dinosaur like!Enjoyed this mini documentary, thanks for sharing! Odd how such a large bird can be hard to find, though it's call is very loud and dinosaur like!
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Comment on When do you know that you've found "the one"? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentI had similar feelings first couple years out of college. Never been in a relationship, I was trying to get myself together in terms of living on my own, in a new apartment, in a new job. I didn't...I had similar feelings first couple years out of college. Never been in a relationship, I was trying to get myself together in terms of living on my own, in a new apartment, in a new job. I didn't have the effort or interest in pursuing romantic relationships. Focused on being independent and on my career, making friends. And that's okay. I thought about relationships in terms of thought experiments but never acted on them. At some point I felt like I adjusted to my new lifestyle and routine, and the next step was to find a life long partner, so next I had to consider romantic relationships. I mentally became more open to the idea, and when I had an opportunity to date someone I was interested in I took it, over time decided to commit to our relationship and now we are getting married :)
I think everyone has their own time line of when they will be ready. Or maybe marriage isn't necessarily your goal and that's okay too.
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Comment on There is no epidemic of loneliness, but there is an epidemic of social scurvy in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle LinkThis is a very interesting read and perspective. The aspect of the body not realizing it's social depravity and the analogy to scurvy is interesting. However I would disagree that we don't...This is a very interesting read and perspective. The aspect of the body not realizing it's social depravity and the analogy to scurvy is interesting.
However I would disagree that we don't recognize our isolation, it just takes longer. Social isolation can be compared to feeling starved but not necessarily to the degree of it. Humans can survive longer in isolation than without water or food so the study comparing hunger to social loneliness in a 10 hour span only shows that humans have a higher tolerance for being alone. Not that we can't get lonely or want human interaction. Tolerance =/= lack of desire.
Scurvy is also caused by a forced diet, forced conditions. Sailors may have craved fresh fruits/vegetables but they were not available or accessible at the time. The sea is a barrier. I mean I personally crave fresh produce if my meal or diet has been recently protein carb heavy? The sailors on the USS Lincoln complained about the poor quality of food at some point due to lack of fresh produce for months. Isn't that a sign of craving, desire for fresh foods?
I can't speak to whether loneliness is actually increasing/decreasing, but it still exists.
Loneliness or alone-ness is also "forced" in a way, caused by structural factors in the separation/isolation of individuals in modern society. Whether it's due to social anxiety due to higher social expectations (in physical appearance, social aptitude, likability) encouraged by social media. Or due to reduced opportunities to socialize in accessible affordable ways. Or car-centric built communities. These are barriers.Perhaps instead of loneliness, the desire to socialize should be measured, like a desire for quality relationships: Are people alone yet want to have friends? Are people alone but want to enjoy shared experiences with others? Are people alone but open to meeting new people? Are there barriers to socializing?
I can't speak for everyone but I recognize feelings of depression when I am more socially isolated. I am content being alone a lot of the time. And I have friends to hang out with but when I don't hang out with them for weeks on end, I'll start to feel depressed and think that I don't have enough friends, need to make friends and be more open to social experiences. I do have social anxiety and feel nervous about going out but I usually have to push myself because I recognize that despite this fear I most often benefit from going out than staying in alone.
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Comment on Behind the scenes at the Blackwing pencil factory in ~creative
Alphalpha_Particle LinkThe graphite making process was incredibly satisfying to watch. Did not consider that graphite core is clay based and therefore can be manipulated/cut/extruded like clay.The graphite making process was incredibly satisfying to watch. Did not consider that graphite core is clay based and therefore can be manipulated/cut/extruded like clay.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentSimple, comfortable and enjoyable is what I'm going for!!Simple, comfortable and enjoyable is what I'm going for!!
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentWow that is amazing a church slumber party, I would love to be invited to something like thatWow that is amazing a church slumber party, I would love to be invited to something like that
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Comment on You Can See Everything | Official teaser in ~movies
Alphalpha_Particle LinkMy first instinct was that this was a horror film with those womans eyes! Creepy! And then Nathan Fielder?? Horror comedy? And then I read the comments it's literally Elizabeth Holmes?? Looking...My first instinct was that this was a horror film with those womans eyes! Creepy!
And then Nathan Fielder?? Horror comedy?
And then I read the comments it's literally Elizabeth Holmes??
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentHonestly I would love to incorporate mass hand made products into my table decorations as favors, I'll have to think about this one too... Thanks!!Honestly I would love to incorporate mass hand made products into my table decorations as favors, I'll have to think about this one too... Thanks!!
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentOur afternoon reception will probably lean more towards this low key style (without the dancing). Thanks for sharing about your day and no I appreciate the advice too :)Our afternoon reception will probably lean more towards this low key style (without the dancing). Thanks for sharing about your day and no I appreciate the advice too :)
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentYes I plan on having many bud vases and offering the guests to take them home! Makes clean up easier too hahaYes I plan on having many bud vases and offering the guests to take them home! Makes clean up easier too haha
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentHmm may consider incorporating something similar!Hmm may consider incorporating something similar!
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentWe plan on family staying together in one house rental that has property and spaces to lounge and walk which will be nice! For sure a good venue helps create a special vibe. I would have loved to...We plan on family staying together in one house rental that has property and spaces to lounge and walk which will be nice!
For sure a good venue helps create a special vibe. I would have loved to have a reception at a botanical garden but it's pricey... We don't have the budget to rent a fancy venue or create a whole reception in an outdoor venue. So we have to find ways to make an indoor venue special.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentWe don't dance so we are cutting that part out completely! Our reception will be short (~2hrs) cocktail style but do need to figure out other activities to incorporate that encourage guests to...We don't dance so we are cutting that part out completely! Our reception will be short (~2hrs) cocktail style but do need to figure out other activities to incorporate that encourage guests to mingle and enjoy themselves...
Yeah definitely have to consider incorporating hot food/hor d'ourvres though increases costs... -
Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentThanks for your advice! It's hard to plan when I never had an ideal wedding in mind and I'm figuring out what I want as I plan, haha. We already decided to have a two part reception where directly...Thanks for your advice! It's hard to plan when I never had an ideal wedding in mind and I'm figuring out what I want as I plan, haha.
We already decided to have a two part reception where directly after the ceremony we have an afternoon cocktail style reception in the same location, and only the family will gather for proper dinner at a separate location. We both don't dance so we cut that part out completely. But because there's no dancing I have to consider other activities to encourage mingling and have fun in other ways.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentWow that sounds beautiful! Would be my cup of tea though not realistic for us as we wouldn't be able to keep our party that small-- as you had 9 people total? Cheap and easy is ideal is but we...Wow that sounds beautiful! Would be my cup of tea though not realistic for us as we wouldn't be able to keep our party that small-- as you had 9 people total?
Cheap and easy is ideal is but we live in a big city and want to stay local so it doesn't work out that way :')
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What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable?
I'm in the midst of wedding planning and would like to hear your experiences, as I have only been to one wedding. I'm curious about if you've picked up on any unique considerations that went into...
I'm in the midst of wedding planning and would like to hear your experiences, as I have only been to one wedding.
I'm curious about if you've picked up on any unique considerations that went into the structural/event design as well as the emotional takeaway from attending the event:
What made that wedding distinct from the others?
What aspects of the wedding did you find thoughtful and memorable?
How did that wedding make you feel as a guest?
How do you want to feel as a guest at a wedding?33 votes
I don't have a true recommendation, just wanted to say how valuable it is to teach your kids how to cook early!
I personally started helping my mom out in the kitchen and started baking on my own through a kids baking book (sorry I don't remember the title) then moved to cooking for the family and myself.
Baking definitely was more motivating than cooking as a kid because the outcome (desserts) was more tasty and appealing! I think it's important to think about what your kids want to make and eat (not necessarily for you as a adult). There's no such thing as kids vs adult food really, food is food! Adults can still eat homemade Dino-shaped nuggets and cheese sticks, why not!!