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  1. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival in ~games

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    Thanks! Yes, no rush. I too have been swamped the past few months, have had zero time for much of anything

    Thanks! Yes, no rush. I too have been swamped the past few months, have had zero time for much of anything

  2. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival in ~games

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    Ok! Sounds good :)

    Ok! Sounds good :)

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival in ~games

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    We are planning to make a (mob) head exhibit at the museum; @creesch has donated some already. We could combine efforts if we wanted to make a comprehensive collection! I have been busy with...

    We are planning to make a (mob) head exhibit at the museum; @creesch has donated some already. We could combine efforts if we wanted to make a comprehensive collection! I have been busy with teaching, so I've been very absent 😅 so, something I'll hopefully get back to working on in a few weeks

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Confess your food crimes in ~food

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    I'm intrigued by this! Certainly sounds decadent ha From my mother, I like to do a toasted bagel + peanut butter + cream cheese. I don't think it's too offensive but my wife is appalled

    I'm intrigued by this! Certainly sounds decadent ha

    From my mother, I like to do a toasted bagel + peanut butter + cream cheese. I don't think it's too offensive but my wife is appalled

    1 vote

  5. Comment on What are some accidental life hacks you've stumbled into? in ~talk

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    I bought Muckmaster boots when I was doing farm work. They are warm and waterproof and also fairly breathable. They slip on and stay on well so they've been a great all-purpose all-weather boot....

    I bought Muckmaster boots when I was doing farm work. They are warm and waterproof and also fairly breathable. They slip on and stay on well so they've been a great all-purpose all-weather boot. Not having to deal with laces is wonderful

    2 votes

  6. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games

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    :D excellent! Many thanks for your patronage

    :D excellent! Many thanks for your patronage đŸ«Ą

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  8. Comment on If your games library disappeared, which games would you repurchase? in ~games

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    I've already bought Morrowind 4 times (original on PC/CD; original+2 expansions on PC/CD; GOTY on Xbox; Steam), so what's it hurt to buy it a fifth time?

    I've already bought Morrowind 4 times (original on PC/CD; original+2 expansions on PC/CD; GOTY on Xbox; Steam), so what's it hurt to buy it a fifth time?

    1 vote

  9. Comment on ADHD diagnoses are surging among older Americans in ~health.mental

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    This was me last year, in my mid 30s. In short, I did well in school but struggled with lots of executive functioning skills. I thought I maybe had ADHD, but that was usually blown off by people...

    This was me last year, in my mid 30s. In short, I did well in school but struggled with lots of executive functioning skills. I thought I maybe had ADHD, but that was usually blown off by people in my life: "everybody feels that way." Except it kept me from functioning and doing my work. Taking Rx has been really helpful in feeling like I can function, though it's not a total panacea. I too wonder how my life or others' would have turned out differently with a diagnosis much earlier on.

    11 votes

  10. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games

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    @gravysleeve I think you're the one to tag, but mall looks awesome! I'd love to set up a shop--is anywhere that doesn't have a sign (eg, loading docks, admin offices) or peoples' stuff open? Some...

    @gravysleeve I think you're the one to tag, but mall looks awesome! I'd love to set up a shop--is anywhere that doesn't have a sign (eg, loading docks, admin offices) or peoples' stuff open? Some stalls are framed out but didn't know

    2 votes

  11. Comment on What are your favorite special kitchen ingredients? in ~food

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    A lot already mentioned, a lot I didn't know about! A few things I can think of off the top of my head: Fresh ground black pepper Fresh ground nutmeg whole spices in general; I like to toast them...

    A lot already mentioned, a lot I didn't know about! A few things I can think of off the top of my head:

    • Fresh ground black pepper

    • Fresh ground nutmeg

    • whole spices in general; I like to toast them first then grind to add to baked goods--I've been making pfeffernusse which has a lot of winter warming spices in it

    • molasses, but mostly because it let's me make brown sugar when I need it

    • kewpie mayo

    • Various chili crisps--I've been using a Momofuku one that has a citrus note to it which I've been enjoying a lot

    • vanilla paste instead of vanilla extract, in part because you get those pretty specs of vanilla in light colored uses

    • Lemon/lime zest in addition to citrus juice in recipes

    • Various fruit cheongs to add in to recipes but especially drinks

    • I'm allergic to garlic so I've been trying to use hing/asafoetida as a substitute, TBD on how it's going though.

    • One of the big ones was just using fresh veggies/fruit from when I worked on a farm: we grew varietals bred for taste, and lots of different leaves for spring mix. That was a cool way to make something like salad more interesting for people

    • I made a bunch of preserved lemons when I could buy them cheaply, but I'm honestly not totally sure how to use them most effectively.

    On a similar note, a zester is a special kitchen tool I really find helps a lot! An immersion blender too

    2 votes

  12. Comment on What’s your “I didn’t know I needed that” item? in ~life

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    Does it use the same filters as the V60? I had forgotten about the Switch; I use a clever dripper when I visit my mom, and it's nice to just let it steep on its own. Otherwise I use a V60 in the...

    Does it use the same filters as the V60? I had forgotten about the Switch; I use a clever dripper when I visit my mom, and it's nice to just let it steep on its own. Otherwise I use a V60 in the morning (or aeropress)

    2 votes

  13. Comment on What’s your “I didn’t know I needed that” item? in ~life

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    +1 for the aeropress. Or even something like the Clever Dripper. Something easy, not fragile, that will improve the coffee you make (or make your coffee habit potentially cheaper, if you buy a cup...

    +1 for the aeropress. Or even something like the Clever Dripper. Something easy, not fragile, that will improve the coffee you make (or make your coffee habit potentially cheaper, if you buy a cup every morning). Drinking coffee that tastes good is a nice thing in life

    4 votes

  14. Comment on What’s your “I didn’t know I needed that” item? in ~life

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    Oooo that is very exciting! That was a dream of mine to make that section complete. I am hoping to hop back on within the week :) excited to see what everyone has been up to!

    Oooo that is very exciting! That was a dream of mine to make that section complete. I am hoping to hop back on within the week :) excited to see what everyone has been up to!

    1 vote

  15. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life

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    I applied to grad school 10+ years ago (wow, unreal it's been that long...) for a STEM field and I applied to many schools and visited a handful of them. I was lucky that the school I went to had...

    I applied to grad school 10+ years ago (wow, unreal it's been that long...) for a STEM field and I applied to many schools and visited a handful of them. I was lucky that the school I went to had the people, city, and academics I liked the best. I went for a PhD and ended up being at my school/city for 7 years before I moved. After that much time, I feel like you grow to love and hate the city regardless: some things are good, others are annoying. When I got there and started TAing, I was the new guy in a class of undergrads who knew the school and city well. Fast forward a few years and now I was the the expert and long-term resident. A lot of cities around grad schools are full of transient residents anyways: there is always a cycle of people moving through.

    I think more detail from you would help you get better advice. At the end of the day, the city/vibes matter less than the school/department/advisor/peers/support package. The latter is what will help you move on to your next step.

    Happy to chat via DM/PM if that's helpful!

    4 votes

  16. Comment on What’s your “I didn’t know I needed that” item? in ~life

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    Haha!! Yes :) I also studied archeology, hence the archeological digs and ruins artifacts upstairs... Looking to hop back on the server sometime soon now that the semester has died down!

    Haha!! Yes :) I also studied archeology, hence the archeological digs and ruins artifacts upstairs... Looking to hop back on the server sometime soon now that the semester has died down!

    2 votes

  17. Comment on What’s your “I didn’t know I needed that” item? in ~life

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    Incredible!!! That's a really good deal for stuff from outer space. Thanks for sharing! As a geologist I love rock stuff, and meteorites from other planets/satellites are extra awesome. I'd love a...

    Incredible!!! That's a really good deal for stuff from outer space. Thanks for sharing! As a geologist I love rock stuff, and meteorites from other planets/satellites are extra awesome. I'd love a slice of a pallasite some day

    3 votes

  18. Comment on What’s your “I didn’t know I needed that” item? in ~life

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    Can we see the meteorites? 👀

    Can we see the meteorites? 👀

    14 votes

  19. Comment on 2024 Spotify Wrapped thread in ~music

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    Oh I am very intrigued by this 👀 I've not heard of this source before! Thanks for sharing

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    Oh I am very intrigued by this 👀 I've not heard of this source before! Thanks for sharing

    2 votes

  20. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games

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    The first floor of the museum is pretty much done! Rocks and minerals: feel free to check it out! Still working on exhibits upstairs. I have been swamped since the academic year started!...

    The first floor of the museum is pretty much done! Rocks and minerals: feel free to check it out! Still working on exhibits upstairs. I have been swamped since the academic year started!

    Definitely anyone feel free to suggest ideas for exhibits and cool stuff to show off!

    5 votes