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  1. Comment on Tildes “orphans”, what do you do for Christmas? in ~life

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    Yeah. I think it’s more for myself than for anyone else. Any awkwardness is probably internal.

    Yeah. I think it’s more for myself than for anyone else. Any awkwardness is probably internal.

    2 votes

  2. Comment on Tildes “orphans”, what do you do for Christmas? in ~life

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    Context: I'm just someone that lives alone and doesn't have access to a family to spend christmas with. I love to pretend that 'it's just another day, so don't worry about it'; but truthfully...

    Context: I'm just someone that lives alone and doesn't have access to a family to spend christmas with.

    I love to pretend that 'it's just another day, so don't worry about it'; but truthfully spending christmas alone doesn't always feel great. The best thing I've learned to do is to make a plan for the day. It doesn't need to be complicated, just something structured to pass the time.

    Usually I'll do some cooking. A roast dinner keeps me busy and the result is well worth it. I'll typically plan in time to read and then watch a movie in the evening. I usually make an old fashioned and have some snacks.

    Ultimately I want to give myself a good honest response for when people ask; 'How was your christmas?' 'Oh it was good, I cooked a roast dinner, had a whiskey, enjoyed watching some movies. It was a nice day.' feels better than a vague 'it was fine' and everyone feeling awkward because it doesn't feel true.

    12 votes

  3. Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life

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    I’ve attended well over 100 weddings now (for work) and honestly the good ones are the ones where the focus is on enjoying yourself. The simpler the better. I often tell people about a lovely barn...

    I’ve attended well over 100 weddings now (for work) and honestly the good ones are the ones where the focus is on enjoying yourself. The simpler the better.

    I often tell people about a lovely barn wedding that had a homemade food buffet and instead of a wedding cake they held a cake cutting competition. Guests brought in a cake (or cupcakes etc) and the bride and groom cut the winner. Then everybody ate lots and lots of cake and danced. It was simple, got many people involved and importantly was entertaining but quick.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on I’ve ‘run out’ of notes on TickTick in ~tech

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    Thank you so much. I’ve been testing some recommendations but nothing has stuck so far, so I’ll give Joplin a go

    Thank you so much. I’ve been testing some recommendations but nothing has stuck so far, so I’ll give Joplin a go

    1 vote

  5. Comment on I’ve ‘run out’ of notes on TickTick in ~tech

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    I primarily check my notes on mobile but try to do my typing up on desktop. Perhaps the mobile experience being meh will keep me in good habits. It’s worth a shot. Plug-ins sound like they may...

    I primarily check my notes on mobile but try to do my typing up on desktop. Perhaps the mobile experience being meh will keep me in good habits. It’s worth a shot. Plug-ins sound like they may lend themselves to getting things set up in a way that works for me.

    3 votes

  6. Comment on I’ve ‘run out’ of notes on TickTick in ~tech

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    Thanks so much for such a comprehensive response. I’ve definitely got a lot to investigate here. Quite a lot of recommendations to try Obsidian but it’s nice to have alternatives. It looks like it...

    Thanks so much for such a comprehensive response. I’ve definitely got a lot to investigate here. Quite a lot of recommendations to try Obsidian but it’s nice to have alternatives. It looks like it can do a lot but may have a small learning curve. I’m willing to give everything a go though.

    2 votes

  7. Comment on I’ve ‘run out’ of notes on TickTick in ~tech

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    Thank you so much. I’ll at least check it out. Being able to use markdown and sync is definitely good.

    Thank you so much. I’ll at least check it out. Being able to use markdown and sync is definitely good.

    1 vote

  8. Comment on I’ve ‘run out’ of notes on TickTick in ~tech

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    You may be the voice of reason. There’s some exciting new apps to try out here but I’m beginning to recognise that TickTick is performing quite a specific role for me. It’s at least something I...

    You may be the voice of reason. There’s some exciting new apps to try out here but I’m beginning to recognise that TickTick is performing quite a specific role for me. It’s at least something I can ‘expense’; as it’s become a vital part of my workflow.

    I will try many of the options people have recommended but at least I can fall back on TickTick if there’s no pay-once solution.

    4 votes

  9. I’ve ‘run out’ of notes on TickTick

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    Hi, I’m hoping to tap into the collective knowledge base. I have officially ‘run out’ of notes on my task/notes app Tick Tick. I had no idea this was a thing. I prefer to avoid paying subscription...

    Hi,

    I’m hoping to tap into the collective knowledge base. I have officially ‘run out’ of notes on my task/notes app Tick Tick. I had no idea this was a thing.

    I prefer to avoid paying subscription fees so I’m looking for a pay once alternative that fits my needs.

    Tick tick is primarily a task / to do list app but I use it more extensively for the notes feature. I value having different spaces for notes and being able to quickly see my notes tags when looking at lists of notes. I also use the countdown feature to know which events are coming up first and how many days away they are.

    I use the notes to organise bookings I have for upcoming events. I use the tags system to quickly see if deposits have been paid and what category of booking the event is. I also value being able to import a template first to keep notes structured in the same way.

    Another thing that works for me is that tick tick is available on Mac, iOS and Android. All platforms that I use.

    If they had a pay once option I’d pay it but I work hard not to rely on too many subscriptions, perhaps naively in this economy.

    If anyone has any suggestions for similar apps then I’d love to know your recommendations.

    Thank you so much

    22 votes

  10. Comment on What is a non-problematic word that you avoid using? in ~talk

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    And to take it even further, back in the dialup days we had Phreakers (phone freaks) that would manipulate the phone lines for various results. Edit: now I think about it I assume phreakers were...

    And to take it even further, back in the dialup days we had Phreakers (phone freaks) that would manipulate the phone lines for various results.
    Edit: now I think about it I assume phreakers were messing with phone lines even before dial up and adsl. That would be before my time though

    1 vote

  11. Comment on What is a book that every 13-year-old boy should read? in ~books

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    I know it’s sometimes considered a canned response but I really think The Alchemist is a great book for any young person to read. It’s short, so much so you can fit the book in your back pocket. I...

    I know it’s sometimes considered a canned response but I really think The Alchemist is a great book for any young person to read.

    It’s short, so much so you can fit the book in your back pocket. I personally feel that it shows great examples of overcoming odds outside of your control and gives an alternative (by western standards) viewpoint on spirituality and introspection.

    It provides a nice language for young boys to access spirituality and emotions in a way that doesn’t feel off putting given the culture they’re often exposed to.

    The language of the universe is emotional and artistic simply because that is the way it is. So if you want to master your fate, you should expect not to have precise answers.

    Edit: and then yeah, Hunger Games. Everyone should read that. Absolutely everyone.

  12. Comment on What books do you recommend for someone looking for positive vibes or casual amusement or escape in ~books

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    The Hundred Acre Woods are in Ashdown Forest in south east England. ‘Pooh corner’ is there and the bridge where they play Pooh sticks. There’s also an old tree that features in the books in some...

    The Hundred Acre Woods are in Ashdown Forest in south east England. ‘Pooh corner’ is there and the bridge where they play Pooh sticks.

    There’s also an old tree that features in the books in some way. I don’t know much more about it than that as I don’t know the stories very well.

  13. Comment on What are some professions, crafts, competitions, or activities in which being older is considered advantageous? in ~talk

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    It’s also (to my positive surprise) a very entertaining sport to watch. At my old job we all very much got into the winter Olympic curling and it brought us together more as a team!

    It’s also (to my positive surprise) a very entertaining sport to watch. At my old job we all very much got into the winter Olympic curling and it brought us together more as a team!

    2 votes

  14. Comment on The CEO of UnitedHealthcare (insurance company) has been assassinated in New York City in ~news

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    I also just checked the definition and it feels like saying ‘my interest is piqued’ is a slight misunderstanding of the definition; as ‘piqued’ means that you’re slightly angry. I wouldn’t say my...

    I also just checked the definition and it feels like saying ‘my interest is piqued’ is a slight misunderstanding of the definition; as ‘piqued’ means that you’re slightly angry.

    I wouldn’t say my interest was slightly angry. I really meant that my interest was at a high (or at a peak?) after reading about the two books aforementioned on Wikipedia.

    So maybe I did mean ‘peaked’ after all? I actually don’t know now, haha

    Edit: currently enjoying an article on dictionary.com about this common misspelling. It’s definitely ’Piqued’. I’ve quite enjoyed this whole thing.

    3 votes

  15. Comment on The CEO of UnitedHealthcare (insurance company) has been assassinated in New York City in ~news

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    Thank you for the correction. I’ve likely been typing this word wrong for a very long time.

    Thank you for the correction. I’ve likely been typing this word wrong for a very long time.

    4 votes

  16. Comment on The CEO of UnitedHealthcare (insurance company) has been assassinated in New York City in ~news

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    Have you read both of these books? Did you enjoy them? My interest is piqued but would love to know a little more before diving in. Edit: peaked to piqued

    Have you read both of these books? Did you enjoy them? My interest is piqued but would love to know a little more before diving in.

    Edit: peaked to piqued

    6 votes

  17. Comment on Sci-fi audio drama - The Last City in ~books

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    Podcasts and audio dramas always sound best to me in the car on my commute. But my commute isn’t that long so I love catching the last minutes while I do chores. I also like woodworking! My...

    Podcasts and audio dramas always sound best to me in the car on my commute. But my commute isn’t that long so I love catching the last minutes while I do chores.

    I also like woodworking! My grandfather uses a laithe but I’ve only built panels and furniture. I’ve not had a go spinning wood yet.

    Mission to Zyxx is great. I enjoyed that one and another recommendation for ars paradoxica so I think that one’s next!

    2 votes

  18. Comment on Sci-fi audio drama - The Last City in ~books

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    It would be the first superhero’s one I’ve listened too so I’d be keen to give it go!

    It would be the first superhero’s one I’ve listened too so I’d be keen to give it go!

    2 votes

  19. Comment on Sci-fi audio drama - The Last City in ~books

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    So many great suggestions. Thank you! And arsPARADOXICA is on my list. I’ll definitely have to get to listening to it now.

    So many great suggestions. Thank you! And arsPARADOXICA is on my list. I’ll definitely have to get to listening to it now.

    1 vote

  20. Comment on Sci-fi audio drama - The Last City in ~books

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    I love audio drama. The ones that are fully acted with sound effects and everything. My favourite is ‘The 4th Ambit’. I was delighted to discover a new one thats finally outside of the paywall....

    I love audio drama. The ones that are fully acted with sound effects and everything. My favourite is ‘The 4th Ambit’.

    I was delighted to discover a new one thats finally outside of the paywall. I’m 2 episodes in and the 3rd just came out. Great sci-fi drama.

    “In the climate-ravaged year of 2072, Pura stands as a miraculous green haven, a geoengineered paradise that protects lucky residents from the global catastrophes of heat domes, fires, floods, and droughts. Demetria Lopez is Pura's PR fixer, tirelessly promoting the city's idyllic image. But when she stumbles upon a dark secret that underpins Pura's existence, she must decide who and what she is willing to protect.“

    Is anyone else taking a listen? Does anyone else have any sci-fi audio drama favourites?

    2 votes