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Comment on Standardization of household goods / end user goods in ~life
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Comment on How do you manage kitchen towels? in ~life
Sycamore LinkI would appreciate more installments of this series!I would appreciate more installments of this series!
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Comment on AI belongs to the capitalists now in ~tech
Sycamore LinkThe inevitability of capitalistic interests taking priority is increasingly worrisome. Especially in this context of A.I.The inevitability of capitalistic interests taking priority is increasingly worrisome. Especially in this context of A.I.
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AI belongs to the capitalists now
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Comment on Mental health and sense of belonging in ~health.mental
Sycamore Link ParentI appreciate you actually following up on this!! Thanks for sharing.I appreciate you actually following up on this!!
Thanks for sharing.
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Climate cookbooks
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Comment on Songs or albums to push headphones or speakers to their limit in ~music
Sycamore LinkI love this question. Ive thought about how people are likely missing the minute details in good music, or cant fully appreciate a piece just bc their headphones/speakers can't translate them...I love this question. Ive thought about how people are likely missing the minute details in good music, or cant fully appreciate a piece just bc their headphones/speakers can't translate them properly.
Like car speakers are so trash sometimes it just ruins the song.
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Comment on What are some things you do "the old fashioned way," which might come with unexpected benefits over the modern, "improved" way of doing things? in ~talk
Sycamore Link ParentMaybe in your cold kitchen, it will be less effective.. but give it a try. Time is hard to pin point, because its so temperature dependent. But my dough rises in 2hrs, way longer if its sourdough....Maybe in your cold kitchen, it will be less effective.. but give it a try.
Time is hard to pin point, because its so temperature dependent. But my dough rises in 2hrs, way longer if its sourdough. Even at 15C it should rise albeit it just might take like 6hrs...
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Comment on What are some things you do "the old fashioned way," which might come with unexpected benefits over the modern, "improved" way of doing things? in ~talk
Sycamore Link ParentOh yes thats on the cold side.. My kitchen gets 18C at its worst. So bread is slow to rise, but it can be sped up if i leave it in my oven with just the light on -- which is enough heat to keep it...Oh yes thats on the cold side..
My kitchen gets 18C at its worst. So bread is slow to rise, but it can be sped up if i leave it in my oven with just the light on -- which is enough heat to keep it reasonably warm. But seems like you don't have that option.What i recommend actually is to have your dough ingredients at a warmer temperature-- in particular use warm water (90-110 F or 30-40C). So that the dough temp is at 28C ish. It'll help it rise. Then try the hot water bowl trick to keep it at a higher temp longer (with a larger volume of water i guess if it hasn't veen working well for you previously haha).
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Comment on What are some things you do "the old fashioned way," which might come with unexpected benefits over the modern, "improved" way of doing things? in ~talk
Sycamore LinkAir drying clothes -- Takes more time, but gentler on clothes, helps with wrinkles sometimes. Lower energy use tooAir drying clothes --
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Comment on What are some things you do "the old fashioned way," which might come with unexpected benefits over the modern, "improved" way of doing things? in ~talk
Sycamore Link ParentSecond. Also, yes you def need salt.. otherwise its blaaand And how cold is your kitchen? I recommend sticking it in the oven with light on or with a bowl of hot water to keep a warm environment...Second.
Also, yes you def need salt.. otherwise its blaaandAnd how cold is your kitchen? I recommend sticking it in the oven with light on or with a bowl of hot water to keep a warm environment for proofing
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Comment on People who turn off their electronics hours before bed... What do you do at night? in ~talk
Sycamore LinkWork on art or crafting hobbies; read, write, or choresWork on art or crafting hobbies; read, write, or chores
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Comment on Mental health and sense of belonging in ~health.mental
Sycamore Link ParentNo worries! Appreciate the follow up :)No worries! Appreciate the follow up :)
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Comment on Mental health and sense of belonging in ~health.mental
Sycamore Link ParentWhat are some of the resources your therapist gave you? In retrospect, I'm not sure how any challenges during childhood would have been explained by autism. There are also too many factors...What are some of the resources your therapist gave you?
In retrospect, I'm not sure how any challenges during childhood would have been explained by autism. There are also too many factors involved.But would you care to share in more detail of how you still fit into the autism narrative despite not fitting the typical traits?
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Comment on Mental health and sense of belonging in ~health.mental
Sycamore Link ParentThis has gotten me thinking -- have I been doing a 'silly NT dance' all my life? Have I been unconsciously masking to 'fit in'? Is this the basis of my imposter syndrome?This has gotten me thinking -- have I been doing a 'silly NT dance' all my life?
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Comment on Mental health and sense of belonging in ~health.mental
Sycamore Link ParentThis is actually relatable and I forgot about this. I do feel an affinity towards autism. But not quite fit the clear bounds for it. Could you elaborate on how you felt othered among autistics and...This is actually relatable and I forgot about this. I do feel an affinity towards autism. But not quite fit the clear bounds for it. Could you elaborate on how you felt othered among autistics and how you were still avle to be diagnosed?
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Comment on Mental health and sense of belonging in ~health.mental
Sycamore Link ParentThat is a better mindset to have about small talk. It'll make life a whole lot more pleasant if i can adopt it lol. But seriously thanks for your inputThat is a better mindset to have about small talk. It'll make life a whole lot more pleasant if i can adopt it lol.
But seriously thanks for your input
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Comment on Mental health and sense of belonging in ~health.mental
Sycamore Link ParentThis is very helpful thank you. No one person or community will be a one size fits all. i'll have to keep searching for the small amounts of belonging i can find with people and collect and hold...This is very helpful thank you. No one person or community will be a one size fits all. i'll have to keep searching for the small amounts of belonging i can find with people and collect and hold onto them.
Yes therapy, though reluctantly will try it.
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Comment on It’s the breakfast of champions no more: Cereal is in long-term decline in ~food
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Comment on Mental health and sense of belonging in ~health.mental
Sycamore Link ParentAppreciate the thorough response -- On community. I have communities i could be more engaged in (i.e. work or volunteering) but I think i am self-othering. First is due to just introversion. And i...Appreciate the thorough response --
On community. I have communities i could be more engaged in (i.e. work or volunteering) but I think i am self-othering. First is due to just introversion. And i only like having meaningful conversation which Im not good at initiating. I just simply can not relate to some people. Conversations can be so banal, its tiring to engage. But you're making me realize that i think im just grumbling and need an attitude change.
I do consider myself self-assured. I'm high-functioning externally despite my mental health decline internally. But that doesn't mean i feel a sense of belonging. Belonging to me cannot be achieved with yourself. It helps. But its the relationship with others that defines belongingness.
The otherness comes from the awareness of things that others cannot see. Or the differences in what we care about. Which is something i cannot exactly do anything about. Except try to keep finding people who have aligned cares & awareness.
Mason Jars! Doesn't have to be that specific brand but they come in a few different sizes but use the same two kinds of lids (reg & wide mouth). I have plastic ones that i use instead of the steel canning lids.
I use them as drinking glasses, for meal prep, for food storage etc. etc. Any prep you do in them you can just put a lid on which i love.
And, i found that the small 16oz nut butter containers fit the lid of mason jars!
I have heard ppl suggesting takeout containers which are what restaurants do. I like them but im tried to minimize reliance on plastics
Also i love this question! Ive been trying to standardize my kitchen over the years, figuring things out. Eliminating unitaskers. Really cuts down on the amount of stuff you need.