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Comment on Hayao Miyazaki notches record $12m+ US opening with ‘The Boy And The Heron’ in ~movies
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Comment on Los Angeles celebrates new era of transit as regional connector opens in ~transport
krg LinkAs a semi-regular rider of the A Line (née “Gold Line”), I was a tad confused last Friday when I was looking for the entrance to the terminal in Union Station due to its renaming. Still not sure...As a semi-regular rider of the A Line (née “Gold Line”), I was a tad confused last Friday when I was looking for the entrance to the terminal in Union Station due to its renaming. Still not sure why they ditched the color naming scheme, but, eh.. minor price to pay for an expanded public transportation network, which I’m pretty excited about.
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Comment on It's time to buy some new non-stick pans... need recommendations in ~food
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Comment on What is the most recent game to really impress you? in ~games
krg Link ParentThis would be my answer, as well. One of the few games I’ve played with good writing.This would be my answer, as well. One of the few games I’ve played with good writing.
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Comment on Books that changed your perception in ~books
krg LinkYou might wanna give some Borges a go... Labyrinths probably being the best introduction. I can't say this book necessarily changed my perception, but it aligned with the way I tend to perceive...You might wanna give some Borges a go... Labyrinths probably being the best introduction.
I can't say this book necessarily changed my perception, but it aligned with the way I tend to perceive the world to a degree where it made me happy: Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard. Walking around, contemplating, just kinda making connections between the physical and metaphysical.. like, watching the wind blow through leaves on branches of a tree, the sun making its way through on occasion, a ray making it's way to your hand, a tender touch from god, close your eyes and the susurrous rustle a reminder to breathe, open your eyes and a squirrel's agility reminds you of humanity's clunky existence, etc..
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Comment on Any vegans on Tildes? in ~food
krg LinkI'm still on the "pescatarian" train, buy my lady friend is vegan (tho, I think she'd prefer the term "plant-based" cuz I think the "vegan" label embarrasses her) and I often eat vegan with her....I'm still on the "pescatarian" train, buy my lady friend is vegan (tho, I think she'd prefer the term "plant-based" cuz I think the "vegan" label embarrasses her) and I often eat vegan with her. We're lucky enough to live in an area (Los Angeles-y) rife with vegan options (at least, probably more so than many areas) and we often cook our own vegan meals. It ain't too hard with all the plant-based "meat" alternatives that are out there, now (even though it seems like some are starting to fall off the market), which work reasonably well as the protein component in the meals we cook. Not that every dish needs a meat-like protein, but it's nice to include. Especially when trying to ape a food item that isn't natively vegan. In fact, I'd kinda like exploring more vegetable-forward dishes that really put them on display. Thinking about it... we've made a lot of damn good meals. Unfortunately, the one area that plant-based options fall short is dairy, specifically the "cheese." It just ain't there. Although, I've had some good cashew cheese.. but that's more in the context of "cheese and crackers" cheese. When we need something melt-y, none of the available shreds really do the trick.
I'd say her reasons for going vegan (err.. "plant-based") hover around the moralistic "animals are friends" deal, which would basically be my reasons, as well (if I were less of a coward and jumped into the pool, that is). I can't say I've done a deep dive into the philosophy, but I just think as we learn more about animal intelligence and their ability to display culture (although, maybe that's just us anthropomorphizing?) in the long-term the act of eating animals is gonna be on the wrong side of history. Not sure where I stand on the environmental impacts... surely it at least seems that raising farm animals is a net detriment to the environment, but I wouldn't say that'd be my main reason should I go vegan. I'm also fairly sure there isn't anything inherently more "healthy" (which I think is a damn nebulous term, especially with regards to nutrition, anyway) in a vegan diet.
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
krg Linkpicked up guitar and had a go at Days of Wine and Roses. it’s nice when you’re able to focus on the melody and the harmony kinda just reveals itself to you underneath, the fingers know where to...picked up guitar and had a go at Days of Wine and Roses. it’s nice when you’re able to focus on the melody and the harmony kinda just reveals itself to you underneath, the fingers know where to go, the music appears…
well, that was Monday night and I’m realizing it’s now Friday and I haven’t really played since…
sands through the hourglass, etc…
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Comment on What’s something you’ve noticed about getting older? in ~talk
krg LinkI become more aware of my immaturity. ..or, is it the rate of my maturity not keeping up with my aging? Something like that, at least. honesty also seems a bit easier, now.I become more aware of my immaturity.
..or, is it the rate of my maturity not keeping up with my aging?
Something like that, at least.
honesty also seems a bit easier, now.
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Comment on What’s something you’ve noticed about getting older? in ~talk
krg Link Parentas a habitual word fumbler, this resonates with me. in the deeper sense as well, of course.. i.e being able to convey one’s thoughts clearly and meaningfully. also, more often than not around...The amount of respect I have for great communicators goes up every year... it's such a hard skill to master
as a habitual word fumbler, this resonates with me. in the deeper sense as well, of course.. i.e being able to convey one’s thoughts clearly and meaningfully.
also, more often than not around hot-button issues with people that I find to have bad and/or ill-informed takes, I find that I’m unable to contribute in a way that doesn’t leave me sounding like a frustrated asshole because I myself am probably not as informed as I would wish to be.. but I am aware of what I don’t know.. or, more accurately, that there is a lot to know.. too much to know.. and, while I try to have the humility of someone who is aware of their own ignorance, it frustrates and saddens me that so many out there feel entitled to their opinions without having done any actual diligence, including self-reflection.. just a buncha rabble.
all this to say I wish I could better communicate with those mindsets. well, at least I’m usually able to deflect with humor.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
krg Link ParentI wish my memory were better, because all I can remember of that book is the heroic mouse. … or was it a rat?I wish my memory were better, because all I can remember of that book is the heroic mouse. … or was it a rat?
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Comment on I've been on the hair loss drug Dutasteride for two years now. AMA. in ~talk
krg LinkDo you think you'd ever accept yourself as a balding/bald person at some point?Do you think you'd ever accept yourself as a balding/bald person at some point?
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
krg LinkMy lifting is still progressing, slowly but surely... Boxing is getting more fun. Starting to work on defense some more (blocking+countering, parrying+countering, slipping+countering) and...My lifting is still progressing, slowly but surely...
Boxing is getting more fun. Starting to work on defense some more (blocking+countering, parrying+countering, slipping+countering) and interpreting reads from the instructor. That is, he's no longer calling out what he expects from me, but giving me a little signal (e.g. shaking his mitt a bit before he throws a jab) and I respond in kind (e.g. slipping the jab and countering with a straight). He'll start slow but then begin to go faster and mix it up. Really tests the reflexes!
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
krg LinkMy compound lifts are looking something like this (max-ish... I don't really check my 1 rep max): Lift Weight (lb) x Reps Deadlift 275 x 3 Squat 230 x 3 Bench Press 185 x 3 Pendlay Row 155 x 5...My compound lifts are looking something like this (max-ish... I don't really check my 1 rep max):
Lift Weight (lb) x Reps Deadlift 275 x 3 Squat 230 x 3 Bench Press 185 x 3 Pendlay Row 155 x 5 Overhead Press 100 x 3 I've also added a buncha accessory work on top of that.
More importantly, though, I've been doing boxing lessons for the past few months and it's been fun as hell! Albeit quite tiring... Anyhow, I really enjoy working on proper boxing technique, footwork, crisp combos, etc.. A new skill to develop, for sure.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
krg Link ParentI'd recommend Iron Culture podcast with the caveat that a lot of it gets into the nitty-gritty "scientific" aspects of fitness. However, they often address the psychological aspects and get...I'd recommend Iron Culture podcast with the caveat that a lot of it gets into the nitty-gritty "scientific" aspects of fitness. However, they often address the psychological aspects and get downright philosophical at times and they definitely have little-to-no patience for the toxic aspects of the fitness industry and generally take a pragmatic approach to fitness. They even admit their own past bad attitudes towards fitness and how they've grown in maturity. Often with a bit of dry sarcasm, if you can get with that.
Here's a particular episode that touches on disordered eating/fatphobia topics that you may find interesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfAbKeiAuII
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The Billionaire’s Bard: On the rationalist fictions of Neal Stephenson
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Comment on Weekly coronavirus-related chat, questions, and minor updates - week of March 7 in ~health
krg Link ParentThis question most definitely comes from a place of ignorance.. but I wonder: what does a Covid-19 test do for anyone at this point?This question most definitely comes from a place of ignorance.. but I wonder: what does a Covid-19 test do for anyone at this point?
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Comment on Daily megathread for news/updates/discussion of Russian invasion of Ukraine - March 1 in ~news
krg Link ParentI've been enjoying American Prestige's Ukraine Explain series. It's kinda interesting, cuz they started the "explain" pre-Russian invasion and had to walk-back/update some of their expectations as...I've been enjoying American Prestige's Ukraine Explain series. It's kinda interesting, cuz they started the "explain" pre-Russian invasion and had to walk-back/update some of their expectations as the series goes on. However, overall I find it a pretty solid overview that avoids a lot of the jingoism I've been noticing on the subject.
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Comment on Neil Young pulls his music from Spotify after his ultimatum regarding Joe Rogan and ‘fake information about vaccines’ in ~music
krg Link ParentThe web app functions pretty well… but some things seem to only be able to be done on iTunes, unfortunately. E.g, creating a radio station based on a song. Or… I just haven’t found the way to do...The web app functions pretty well… but some things seem to only be able to be done on iTunes, unfortunately. E.g, creating a radio station based on a song. Or… I just haven’t found the way to do it via web app. If it had feature-parity with iTunes, that’d be great… cuz iTunes is a fuckin’ slog on Windows.
Any ideas, @ras?
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Comment on What small purchase has vastly improved your life? in ~life
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
krg Link Parentcool! reminds me of Qutebrowser’s “hints” mode.cool! reminds me of Qutebrowser’s “hints” mode.
I found it underwhelming, relative to Miyazaki's other work.
Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, and Howl's Moving Castle, are probably my Miyazaki trifecta, if that contextualizes my criticism in any way.
Was hoping it'd hit deeper and I'd shed a few tears, or somethin'.