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Comment on Open to collaborate and draw something for you in ~creative
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Comment on Open to collaborate and draw something for you in ~creative
Mountain-View5322 I've had a couple of images that I've thought about recently. One, a unicorn skull nestled among spider chrysanthemums, kind of like a neo-Japanese tattoo. Two, a mouse working on an embroidery...I've had a couple of images that I've thought about recently.
One, a unicorn skull nestled among spider chrysanthemums, kind of like a neo-Japanese tattoo.
Two, a mouse working on an embroidery project in a cozy space.
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Comment on Interview with Dungeon Crawler Carl author Matt Dinniman on new book and LitRPG genre in ~books
Mountain-View5322 I really enjoyed "The Perfect Run", though I'd categorize it as dystopian sci-fi, not LitRPG (superheros, but no leveling/system). It's connected in my mind because it was published on Royal Road....I really enjoyed "The Perfect Run", though I'd categorize it as dystopian sci-fi, not LitRPG (superheros, but no leveling/system). It's connected in my mind because it was published on Royal Road.
Adding your books to my list 😁
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Comment on What are your favourite time-loop based books, movies and video games? in ~talk
Mountain-View5322 The Perfect Run is one I've read recently and very much enjoyed. The apocalypse happened and it was super-powers. The main character's super-power (curse) is creating a "save point." If he dies,...The Perfect Run is one I've read recently and very much enjoyed. The apocalypse happened and it was super-powers. The main character's super-power (curse) is creating a "save point." If he dies, history will rewind to that point and he lives it again. Dark humor, nerdy references, and silly super-powers abound.
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Comment on Book suggestions in ~books
Mountain-View5322 If you like Sanderson, possibly you'd enjoy The Wheel of Time series; it has the bonus that Sanderson finished the books after Robert Jordan passed away, so you know he wrapped it up well. Caveat:...If you like Sanderson, possibly you'd enjoy The Wheel of Time series; it has the bonus that Sanderson finished the books after Robert Jordan passed away, so you know he wrapped it up well. Caveat: once the story starts to slog (I started feeling it around book 7, some people say sooner) maybe pick up a summary of the next couple of books and skip forwards. When it slogs, it realllly slogs.
I also just generally recommend John Scalzi as a author. His books tend toward funny and light-hearted sci-fi: "Starter Villain" is about a guy who inherits his uncle's secret evil lair, and suddenly is in charge of a network of intelligent cats; "Redshirts" is a Star Trek parody where the ... redshirts ... have noticed the statistical improbability of the rate they die off, and oddly only when around the high-ranking officers. He's great, and and instant grab for me if he releases a new book.
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Comment on What’s a book about your area that you think would be interesting to people outside of it? in ~books
Mountain-View5322 Honeybee Democracy is my favorite non-fiction book. We briefly kept a beehive in our backyard, and took a class with the local beekeeping club, and I picked this up from the book table mostly...Honeybee Democracy is my favorite non-fiction book. We briefly kept a beehive in our backyard, and took a class with the local beekeeping club, and I picked this up from the book table mostly because I thought it was pretty 🤦♀️. Turns out you can judge a book by the cover! Dr Seeley goes through his life's work (studying bee behavior and hive decisionmaking) and it is absolutely fascinating, both the bee behavior and the methods Seeley has used to study that behavior (including labeling every single bee in a hive to keep track of them!). I recommend this book for anybody even remotely interested in bees, as well as anyone learning about technical communication because it is just... 🤌 chef's kiss.
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Comment on Your favorite game OSTs in ~games
Mountain-View5322 A bit late to this convo, but I'd just like to offer up Journey OST. It slaps, and comes from my favorite game to get non-gamers to play.A bit late to this convo, but I'd just like to offer up Journey OST. It slaps, and comes from my favorite game to get non-gamers to play.
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Comment on Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu - food sold and marketed as raw in ~life.pets
Mountain-View5322 Sushi is ridiculously popular.Sushi is ridiculously popular.
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Comment on How do you know where to start with prolific authors? in ~books
Mountain-View5322 Start with a trip to the library (maybe the digital library if you prefer Libby or Hoopla). What's available? What's popular? What appeals to you? I love Sanderson and will gobble up every book he...Start with a trip to the library (maybe the digital library if you prefer Libby or Hoopla). What's available? What's popular? What appeals to you?
I love Sanderson and will gobble up every book he releases, but tastes are different, and some won't like him. #Most# of his books are connected to the "Cosmere" universe but they don't have to be read in any specific order (besides the books in a given series.) There are a few reoccurring characters, but not an over-arching Plot. Yet. For someone who hasn't read anything of his, start with a stand-alone book: "Elantris" (is Cosmere, but also not a series), "Warbreaker" (also Cosmere), or "The Frugal Wizards Handbook for Surviving Medieval England" (not Cosmere, just fun). Actually any of the "Year of Sanderson" books are standalone, just the other three are all Cosmere. I can't review them well for a new reader since I read them all after a heavy dose of the rest of his writing. Some might advise to start with the Mistborn saga (starting with "The Final Empire") but I'd say start with something else; it's kind of dark and often feels hopeless. The Wax and Wayne series is chronologically set after in the same world, but they are set enough apart that Mistborn feels kind of like "what really happened" to Wax and Wayne's myths.
I learned about Sanderson because I dedicated some time to reading The Wheel of Time, and really liked how he wrapped up that series. It was clear that Robert Jordan kinda got lost in the weeds of the story, and Sanderson is really, really good at writing solid, satisfying endings.
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Comment on "Shower thoughts" and other things to ponder in ~talk
Mountain-View5322 This made me laugh. Initially I wanted to answer "chocolate and coffee" but if I'm being honest it's really "cheezits and sparkling water." What an excellent question.This made me laugh. Initially I wanted to answer "chocolate and coffee" but if I'm being honest it's really "cheezits and sparkling water." What an excellent question.
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Comment on Why are people on social media fixated on sharing insane takes for "criticism" or mocking? in ~talk
Mountain-View5322 As an established non-sportsball nerd, post it here. Tildes will never attract sports folks if sports info isn't here. And those of us who don't follow can get a taste, or block if we want to.As an established non-sportsball nerd, post it here. Tildes will never attract sports folks if sports info isn't here. And those of us who don't follow can get a taste, or block if we want to.
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Comment on The UX of LEGO interface panels in ~comp
Mountain-View5322 That Ford control panel... good god what were they thinking?That Ford control panel... good god what were they thinking?
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Comment on Looking for eclectic and little-known websites that bring joy in ~health.mental
Mountain-View5322 I've seen various YouTube channels recently playing "The Password Game" which frankly seems ridiculous. However, the person who made it also made a bunch of other things, and I spent all day today...I've seen various YouTube channels recently playing "The Password Game" which frankly seems ridiculous. However, the person who made it also made a bunch of other things, and I spent all day today on their website: https://neal.fun Everything is worth checking out for at least a few minutes, and I really got a laugh out of the absurd trolly problems; 'infinite crafting' is the most entertaining for sure.
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Comment on Mindless games, preferably mobile in ~games
Mountain-View5322 I'll second the vote for Plants vs Zombies, as well as the sequel, PvZ2. The first can be a bit slow at times; PvZ2 picks up the pace, while also picking up micro transactions along the way. Super...I'll second the vote for Plants vs Zombies, as well as the sequel, PvZ2. The first can be a bit slow at times; PvZ2 picks up the pace, while also picking up micro transactions along the way. Super fun game even so.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2024) in ~health.mental
Mountain-View5322 We talked about it a bit after I made this post, and while it didn't go perfectly, it was a generally positive conversation. My spouse listened, and almost immediately tried to do some of the...We talked about it a bit after I made this post, and while it didn't go perfectly, it was a generally positive conversation. My spouse listened, and almost immediately tried to do some of the things that I suggested, like exercise, meditate, and schedule an extra meeting with their therapist (they meet about once a month right now).
Whether this translates to long-term healing, I guess we'll have to find out.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2024) in ~health.mental
Mountain-View5322 In feeling frustrated and discouraged right now. My spouse is going through a tough time at work, and has been for the last few months. Unfortunately, they've really been externalizing their...In feeling frustrated and discouraged right now. My spouse is going through a tough time at work, and has been for the last few months. Unfortunately, they've really been externalizing their feelings, blaming the situation and holding on to anger rather than taking responsibility for their reactions. It's been getting more and more stressful; they're not able to be supportive, and react with anger to almost anything remotely negative. They generally tend towards fairness and rational, calm discussion before this situation, so this feels very different.
I'm going to try to explain how I'm feeling today, and how their behavior is affecting our family. I'm hoping they can take it to heart.
The work situation is going to be resolved one way or another this month.
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Comment on What is your favorite museum? in ~talk
Mountain-View5322 (edited )LinkI had a chance many many years ago to visit the Uffizi art museum in Florence, Italy, with a study abroad program. Absolutely gorgeous, so many historic pieces, and an incredible building. I liked...I had a chance many many years ago to visit the Uffizi art museum in Florence, Italy, with a study abroad program. Absolutely gorgeous, so many historic pieces, and an incredible building. I liked it so much I went back independently later when the group had a free weekend.
Edited to add: shout-out to the Milwaukee Art Museum, which is the most interesting building I've ever seen, and the MOMA, which had Dwarf Fortress "on display" when I visited.
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Comment on Let's talk 'underconsumption core' in ~life.style
Mountain-View5322 I'll add a vote for Janome HD3000. I found one (new unused) returned and on the clearance section in JoAnn's for $400. It's excellent, can do all the stitches I need, easy to use, and built to last.I'll add a vote for Janome HD3000. I found one (new unused) returned and on the clearance section in JoAnn's for $400. It's excellent, can do all the stitches I need, easy to use, and built to last.
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Comment on Let's talk 'underconsumption core' in ~life.style
Mountain-View5322 Not who you replied to, but we've also aggressively cut out almost all advertising. We have a media server and sail the high seas for movies and TV; sometimes we watch PBS Kids which has a...Not who you replied to, but we've also aggressively cut out almost all advertising. We have a media server and sail the high seas for movies and TV; sometimes we watch PBS Kids which has a "sponsored by" message sometimes but never for toys. Kiddo is six (first grade) so no unsupervised access to YouTube/internet at home, and ad blockers when we watch a video together. We pay for Spotify to avoid the ads.
The only ads I'm personally exposed to most days are sponsorship messages in YouTube or podcasts, and that one road in town with all the billboards. It's absolutely lovely.
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Comment on Elevator pitch your favourite book! in ~books
Mountain-View5322 So... What's the name?So... What's the name?
Ohmygod this is GREAT! Thank you!