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  1. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    A quilt for my grandson's 10th birthday. He loved the one I gave him when he was 1 so much that he wore it out, lol. I've done a lot of sewing in general. I lost my job at the end of April and...

    A quilt for my grandson's 10th birthday. He loved the one I gave him when he was 1 so much that he wore it out, lol. I've done a lot of sewing in general. I lost my job at the end of April and other than applying for jobs, sewing is about all I've done. Though now that I finally found a new job, I'm shifting toward making work-appropriate tops rather than fun-to-wear ones.

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  2. Comment on What is your least used piece of kitchen equipment / what do you "regret" buying? in ~food

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    I use my mortar and pestle to grind up cookies to mix into ice cream. Easy to use, easy to clean.

    I use my mortar and pestle to grind up cookies to mix into ice cream. Easy to use, easy to clean.

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Creatives, how do you feel about the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of art, illustration and design? in ~creative

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    Oh boy. I was an SEO writer for a company that built websites for local businesses. Their CEO, whom everyone treated like a cult leader for some reason, tried generative AI last year around...

    Oh boy. I was an SEO writer for a company that built websites for local businesses. Their CEO, whom everyone treated like a cult leader for some reason, tried generative AI last year around Christmas and that was it. He loved it more than he ever loved any technology ever. He made me start using it to write all web content including company blog posts. I pushed back. He made me put my freakin' byline on it. I pushed back harder. I got fired. (Fun fact: he's also trying to expand his local "Jesus-Football-Lots-of-White-People" print magazine into other markets, so he figured he'd save on costs by replacing me with AI. Not that I'm petty, but I hope they start hemorrhaging cash with their stupid print magazine.) The bottom line for me is: generative AI is fine if you don't normally write and need to compose an important email or whatever. But as it is now, it generates hackneyed crap instead of good web content.

    10 votes

  4. Comment on Parent(s) with last kid graduating this year in ~life

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    I always had pets when my kids were growing up, but after they left home I became one of those empty nesters who dotes on their dogs excessively (the cats won't put up with it). My youngest is...

    I always had pets when my kids were growing up, but after they left home I became one of those empty nesters who dotes on their dogs excessively (the cats won't put up with it). My youngest is about to turn 30, and there are things I miss about when they were still at home. Few things are more fun and energetic than a house with teen kids and their friends hanging out. At the same time, I love having their rooms back to decorate as I want, and we're still close, even if we don't see each other as much.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on What are the greatest TV intro songs of all time? in ~tv

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    "The Jeffersons," hands down! I liked the theme to "The Rockford Files" too. Yes, I am old.

    "The Jeffersons," hands down! I liked the theme to "The Rockford Files" too. Yes, I am old.

    3 votes

  6. Comment on Bosses are fed up with remote work for four main reasons. Some of them are undeniable. in ~life

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    Yes exactly! I do not have a disability or autism, I just can't stand people. But I'm still a very hard worker and having worked from home for the better part of 15 years, no one has ever...

    Yes exactly! I do not have a disability or autism, I just can't stand people. But I'm still a very hard worker and having worked from home for the better part of 15 years, no one has ever complained about my productivity.

    2 votes

  7. Comment on Bosses are fed up with remote work for four main reasons. Some of them are undeniable. in ~life

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    AND, they seem remarkably naive about people's ability to appear busy at the office while not actually doing anything. Someone said it above: people who slack off at home are going to do the same...

    AND, they seem remarkably naive about people's ability to appear busy at the office while not actually doing anything. Someone said it above: people who slack off at home are going to do the same thing in the office.

    8 votes

  8. Comment on Let's talk retro tech in ~hobbies

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    IDK if this is what you had in mind, but I regularly use a sewing machine that was made in 1975. Probably sewing itself is seen as retro.

    IDK if this is what you had in mind, but I regularly use a sewing machine that was made in 1975. Probably sewing itself is seen as retro.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on What are some of your favorite cookbooks that you find yourself returning to time and time again? in ~food

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    In 1985 (yes, really) someone gave me a copy of The Joy of Cooking. I used it so much that it has completely fallen apart. It not only has recipes for everything you can think of, it gives you the...

    In 1985 (yes, really) someone gave me a copy of The Joy of Cooking. I used it so much that it has completely fallen apart. It not only has recipes for everything you can think of, it gives you the "why" behind critical steps. It was instrumental in helping me get better at baking. I haven't used newer editions, so I can't comment on them, but my almost-40-year-old copy of The Joy of Cooking is my one absolute essential in my kitchen.

    16 votes

  10. Comment on Introductions | June 2023, part 1 in ~talk

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    New reddit refugee here. I'm 57 and I make my living by freelance writing. I'm one of those flaming leftists who embraces humanity in all its diversity. I like sewing, listening to audiobooks,...

    New reddit refugee here. I'm 57 and I make my living by freelance writing. I'm one of those flaming leftists who embraces humanity in all its diversity. I like sewing, listening to audiobooks, home DIY projects, design, and animal rescue.

    4 votes

  11. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    I do sewing from upcycled fabrics because it's an inexpensive hobby that produces things I can either use or sell. I'm getting my courage up to open up an Etsy shop!

    I do sewing from upcycled fabrics because it's an inexpensive hobby that produces things I can either use or sell. I'm getting my courage up to open up an Etsy shop!

    4 votes

  12. Comment on How do you manage your finances? in ~finance

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    Low-income person here. I do it the old-fashioned way, with pen and paper. For me, this forces me to engage with the numbers, to write them down, and examine them. When I had a high-paying job...

    Low-income person here. I do it the old-fashioned way, with pen and paper. For me, this forces me to engage with the numbers, to write them down, and examine them. When I had a high-paying job (before raising children), I contributed to a 401K and an IRA and then left them alone. They seem to be doing OK. I mostly manage finances by living as simply as possible and doing what I can to spend less than I earn. The result is that even though I'm low-income, my credit is excellent, and I've learned to separate needs from wants.