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  1. Comment on My city bus just had an onboard computer crash and shutdown while travelling in ~transport

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    That's pretty freaky. Glad you're all right.

    That's pretty freaky. Glad you're all right.

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  2. Comment on Could we share some uplifting news? in ~talk

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    I was recently tentatively diagnosed with something called "Mast Cell Activation Syndrome" aka MCAS. It's basically allergies, but not quite. A complicated diagnosis, to be sure. Anyway, part of...

    I was recently tentatively diagnosed with something called "Mast Cell Activation Syndrome" aka MCAS. It's basically allergies, but not quite. A complicated diagnosis, to be sure.

    Anyway, part of the diagnostic process is a very stringent elimination diet that cuts a lot of foods out. It sucks.

    Now here's the good part! I haven't felt as good as I do today since sometime last fall. I've still got a long way to go, and it's a variable thing because of bodies being weird -- some days will be better than others. Having a root cause after 20 years of symptoms is so amazing, though! I will miss food like chocolate and sharp cheeses, but that's going to be worth it to have some kind of quality of life.

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  3. Comment on Where ya from? in ~talk

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    The Mitten! Michigan USA

    The Mitten! Michigan USA

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Suggestions for a road trip playlist in ~music

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    I'm currently in love with RVIVR's "The Sound". It's a bit heavy sounding, but upbeat and a pretty positive message! Note: I haven't dug into their discography yet so vet everything. I imagine you...

    I'm currently in love with RVIVR's "The Sound". It's a bit heavy sounding, but upbeat and a pretty positive message! Note: I haven't dug into their discography yet so vet everything. I imagine you will, though!

    How will you be building and playing this list? Spotify or similar? I use Deezer but I can dig into my playlists there if you want more suggestions!

    1 vote

  5. Comment on What are two things that are your favourite colour? in ~talk

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    My favorite color is purple. I only came up with eggplants and the McDonald's mascot, Grimace. So apparently I'm a whimsical person who's intensely horn? I don't think so, but I find it hilarious.

    My favorite color is purple. I only came up with eggplants and the McDonald's mascot, Grimace.

    So apparently I'm a whimsical person who's intensely horn? I don't think so, but I find it hilarious.

    2 votes

  6. Comment on Autistic adults: how do you stim/self-soothe in public? in ~talk

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    It can. It's a little more common to knit in public these days, I think, than when I learned to in the 90s. Still, people get curious. Kids especially.

    It can. It's a little more common to knit in public these days, I think, than when I learned to in the 90s. Still, people get curious. Kids especially.

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Autistic adults: how do you stim/self-soothe in public? in ~talk

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    Yeah, I wondered about that. Same here. The fidget cube mentioned above sounds like a great idea too!

    Yeah, I wondered about that. Same here. The fidget cube mentioned above sounds like a great idea too!

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Autistic adults: how do you stim/self-soothe in public? in ~talk

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    Hi! I am not diagnosed autistic but I tick a lot of the diagnosis points and have many overlapping comorbidities. Take that as you will. That said, I was a crafter for a long time. Carpal tunnel...

    Hi! I am not diagnosed autistic but I tick a lot of the diagnosis points and have many overlapping comorbidities. Take that as you will.

    That said, I was a crafter for a long time. Carpal tunnel is my enemy. But, I always found it useful to knit in public, something small like a dishcloth. It's pretty socially acceptable to do in many places in the States, at least. I can't speak for elsewhere.

    If you don't know how or don't have inclination to learn, I like handwriting poetry or notes, depending on where I am and what's going on.

    A physical object like a worry stone is pretty unobtrusive.

    13 votes

  9. Comment on Terrible, terrible movies? in ~movies

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    I love the Rocketeer! It's so much fun. How can people hate it? It's a somewhat cheesy period piece with Jennifer Connolly in gorgeous clothes and an over the top villain! I'm aghast.

    I love the Rocketeer! It's so much fun. How can people hate it? It's a somewhat cheesy period piece with Jennifer Connolly in gorgeous clothes and an over the top villain! I'm aghast.

    2 votes

  10. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~music

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    I'm not a Parrothead but I would go to a JB show just for the vibe. God.

    I'm not a Parrothead but I would go to a JB show just for the vibe. God.

    2 votes

  11. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~music

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    I saw NIN with Bauhaus and that was the best show of my life, even though we had to leave early. I can only IMAGINE Trent with Bowie. That would absolutely be a religious experience for me.

    I saw NIN with Bauhaus and that was the best show of my life, even though we had to leave early. I can only IMAGINE Trent with Bowie. That would absolutely be a religious experience for me.

  12. Comment on Has anyone else gone down the weather rabbit hole recently? in ~science

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    I've always been interested in the weather. It's been a wild ride these past few years, to put it mildly. I might look back into things when my health settles down some.

    I've always been interested in the weather. It's been a wild ride these past few years, to put it mildly. I might look back into things when my health settles down some.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on I've been a fan of The Cure since I was a kid. Last night, I finally got to see them live! in ~music

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    Oh, they sold out in minutes, lol. I wish. But maybe next time!

    Oh, they sold out in minutes, lol. I wish. But maybe next time!

  14. Comment on I've been a fan of The Cure since I was a kid. Last night, I finally got to see them live! in ~music

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    I'm a little jealous, not gonna lie. I saw a partial show of Bauhaus and NIN, and even the bit I saw was amazing! I bet The Cure put on an equally good show, and I hope your memories of the show...

    I'm a little jealous, not gonna lie. I saw a partial show of Bauhaus and NIN, and even the bit I saw was amazing! I bet The Cure put on an equally good show, and I hope your memories of the show last forever and make you happy.

    2 votes

  15. Comment on Is there a children's TV show in your country that is universally loved and became part of your country's culture? in ~tv

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    That's both amazing and terrifying.

    That's both amazing and terrifying.

    1 vote

  16. Comment on Is there a children's TV show in your country that is universally loved and became part of your country's culture? in ~tv

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    I'm kind of surprised no Americans have mentioned Sesame Street.

    I'm kind of surprised no Americans have mentioned Sesame Street.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on Is there a children's TV show in your country that is universally loved and became part of your country's culture? in ~tv

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    SpongeBob is still going, isn't it? It started in the early aughts, if memory serves.

    SpongeBob is still going, isn't it? It started in the early aughts, if memory serves.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Is there a children's TV show in your country that is universally loved and became part of your country's culture? in ~tv

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    To be fair, Mr. Rogers is still a big deal in his hometown, Pittsburgh.

    To be fair, Mr. Rogers is still a big deal in his hometown, Pittsburgh.

    9 votes

  19. Comment on Good, quality YouTube channels? in ~tech

  20. Comment on Good, quality YouTube channels? in ~tech

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    Your list of fashion historians is top notch, except I'm not really familiar with Nicole Rudolph. Does she specialize in a specific era?

    Your list of fashion historians is top notch, except I'm not really familiar with Nicole Rudolph. Does she specialize in a specific era?

    2 votes