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  1. Comment on What are some good mobile games which doesn't require dragging? in ~games

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    That's the game, but not the version I have. The birds in mine are a bit less rounded and cartoony.

    That's the game, but not the version I have. The birds in mine are a bit less rounded and cartoony.

    2 votes

  2. Comment on What are some good mobile games which doesn't require dragging? in ~games

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    I've spent an unreasonable amount of time playing Bird Sort over the last few months. You have a limited number of branches with space to sort birds into groups to make them fly away. It has...

    I've spent an unreasonable amount of time playing Bird Sort over the last few months. You have a limited number of branches with space to sort birds into groups to make them fly away. It has colour, movement and an endless supply of quick decisions and instant gratification. I'd link it but there seem to be a lot of different versions, so if you're interested, just pick one, I guess.

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Does anyone here have daydreams so intense that they can't think about anything else? in ~talk

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    Thanks so much for posting! I'm happy to see this getting some serious attention at last. I don't believe I fall into the ADHD category, but it's interesting to see how much crossover there is.

    Thanks so much for posting! I'm happy to see this getting some serious attention at last. I don't believe I fall into the ADHD category, but it's interesting to see how much crossover there is.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on Does anyone here have daydreams so intense that they can't think about anything else? in ~talk

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    You may want to do some reading about "maladaptive daydreaming." After suffering (yes, suffering) from this for most of my life, I found it really eased off when I hit my 50s. Age? Menopause?...

    You may want to do some reading about "maladaptive daydreaming." After suffering (yes, suffering) from this for most of my life, I found it really eased off when I hit my 50s. Age? Menopause? Experience, including many years of therapy? I don't know what made the difference but I'm seldom troubled with it any more.

    Several years ago I found a subreddit about it (r/maladaptivedreaming), if you're interested in reading others' experiences. Best of luck to you!

    6 votes

  5. Comment on I don't think time helps in ~talk

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    Edna St. Vincent Millay wrote about this. "Time does not bring relief; you all have lied/ Who told me time would ease me of my pain!" I think time helps but it's more of an acceptance than a...

    Edna St. Vincent Millay wrote about this. "Time does not bring relief; you all have lied/
    Who told me time would ease me of my pain!" I think time helps but it's more of an acceptance than a healing. Pain circles around and finds us again later, but we learn that we can survive it and be happy in spite of it.

    6 votes

  6. Comment on What are some songs that tell LGBT narratives? in ~lgbt

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    You're a fan of catchy pop? I'll throw in a charming video too! Matt Fishel's Football Song "Johnny struts around on the football pitch with an arrogant smirk on his face, but he wears a smile of...

    You're a fan of catchy pop? I'll throw in a charming video too! Matt Fishel's Football Song "Johnny struts around on the football pitch with an arrogant smirk on his face, but he wears a smile of a different kind when he comes to stay over at my place." A fun, positive song, but it ends on a wistful note: "I wonder, will it ever change?" Is the relationship real or just a fantasy? You decide.

    2 votes

  7. Comment on Using the menstrual cup and open menstrual discussion in ~health

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    Congrats on 5 months, and here's to many more! I used a cup for decades, but actually tossed mine away just the other day because I haven't needed it for almost two years. Not like you can pass it...

    Congrats on 5 months, and here's to many more! I used a cup for decades, but actually tossed mine away just the other day because I haven't needed it for almost two years. Not like you can pass it on to someone. I kind of wanted to bury it or give it a little ceremony or something, but my prosaic side won out and into the garbage it went.

    6 votes

  8. Comment on A Black man in Michigan tried to deposit checks at his bank. The manager called police. in ~news

  9. Comment on Let's talk bags in ~talk

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    Most of my forays out of the house are to fetch groceries, library books etc., so I usually just carry a shopping tote. Last Christmas someone gave me a Hudson's Bay tote that suits me nicely, and...

    Most of my forays out of the house are to fetch groceries, library books etc., so I usually just carry a shopping tote. Last Christmas someone gave me a Hudson's Bay tote that suits me nicely, and I've been using it as an everyday bag. It's sturdy, holds a lot and looks nice.

    Unfortunately, I've been hassled about it a few times by First Nations/indigenous/native people, because of The Bay and its historical treatment of the First Nations. (TLDR: extensive exploitation, perhaps genocide via smallpox-laden blankets) I'm thinking of giving up this useful bag because it's a symbol of injustice but my frugal self regrets having to give it away and buy something different. Thoughts?

    4 votes

  10. Comment on Matpakke – How to pack a Norwegian sandwich, the world's most boring lunch in ~food

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    I watched that video months ago and once in a while I still get a chuckle when I remember him saying, "It's supposed to be a disappointment." The simplicity does appeal to me. Maybe I should try...

    I watched that video months ago and once in a while I still get a chuckle when I remember him saying, "It's supposed to be a disappointment." The simplicity does appeal to me. Maybe I should try it for a while.

    2 votes

  11. Comment on Opulence in ~finance

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    I turn on captions for her videos, but even then I have to pause pretty often. In fact, although I admire her work, I rarely get to the end of a video. It's just too dense for me. (Quite possibly...

    I turn on captions for her videos, but even then I have to pause pretty often. In fact, although I admire her work, I rarely get to the end of a video. It's just too dense for me. (Quite possibly I'm the dense one.)

    3 votes

  12. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~music

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    When October Goes, lyrics by Johnny Mercer and music by Barry Manilow. It's a melancholy song about endings, perfect for this time of year.

    When October Goes, lyrics by Johnny Mercer and music by Barry Manilow. It's a melancholy song about endings, perfect for this time of year.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on Feature a band/artist in three tracks. in ~music

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    (Quick note: your YouTube link for Casimir Pulaski Day goes to the wrong song.)

    (Quick note: your YouTube link for Casimir Pulaski Day goes to the wrong song.)

    1 vote

  14. Comment on What do you think about "robot affection"? in ~talk

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    Funny, I just came from watching Sharmander's latest video featuring a robot-ish cat pillow with lashing tail that responds to stroking. My mother, age 85 and still living on her own, has said the...

    Funny, I just came from watching Sharmander's latest video featuring a robot-ish cat pillow with lashing tail that responds to stroking. My mother, age 85 and still living on her own, has said the cat she has now will be her last. She really enjoys the companionship of her furry friend, and I can see getting her something like this in the future when her cat is gone but she still wants a "pet."

    6 votes

  15. Comment on What is a line from a song that has stuck with you recently? in ~music

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    From Paul Simon's "My Little Town": I happened to hear this song twice in the past few days, and I was thinking how true that probably was, that kids don't know what the whole pledge thing is...

    From Paul Simon's "My Little Town":

    In my little town, I grew up believing
    God keeps his eye on us all.
    And he used to lean upon me as I pledged allegiance to the wall.

    I happened to hear this song twice in the past few days, and I was thinking how true that probably was, that kids don't know what the whole pledge thing is about. Might as well be pledging to the wall you're staring at.

    3 votes

  16. Comment on What is a scam that people should know about? in ~life

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    Ah yes, there's a massage therapist version of the overpayment scam. Someone contacts you with a story about needing massage for their entire staff/crew after a big job, and asks you to quote a...

    Ah yes, there's a massage therapist version of the overpayment scam. Someone contacts you with a story about needing massage for their entire staff/crew after a big job, and asks you to quote a price. I've never responded, but I assume at some point they overpay or somehow finagle you into "refunding" them some money. For some reason there's often a driver involved to transport the staff. I wonder if that person collects the money in person?

  17. Comment on What is a scam that people should know about? in ~life

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    Sadly common in Canada too. We're always getting calls from Canada Revenue telling us we're about to be arrested unless we call the number they provide.

    Sadly common in Canada too. We're always getting calls from Canada Revenue telling us we're about to be arrested unless we call the number they provide.

    9 votes

  18. Comment on Toronto Raptors beat Golden State Warriors for first NBA title in ~sports

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    The parade is on Monday and apparently the chaos will go on pretty much all day. Thank god I don't have to go downtown.

    The parade is on Monday and apparently the chaos will go on pretty much all day. Thank god I don't have to go downtown.

    2 votes

  19. Comment on Setting aside the musical content (if you can), what are the best music videos you know? in ~music

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    I'm afraid I couldn't watch much of the Weval video, but I can see why you admire it. I'm going to offer something with a bit more narrative, Miike Snow's Genghis Khan. It's a modern take on...

    I'm afraid I couldn't watch much of the Weval video, but I can see why you admire it. I'm going to offer something with a bit more narrative, Miike Snow's Genghis Khan. It's a modern take on classic movies, and the joyful dance after the plot twist always makes me smile.

    7 votes

  20. Comment on Banned bread: Why does the US allow banned additives that Europe says are unsafe? in ~food

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    Mmm, I just ate half a slice of delicious, calorie-laden warm bread.

    Mmm, I just ate half a slice of delicious, calorie-laden warm bread.

    2 votes