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Comment on Tildes Book Club meta discussion - should we read nonfiction as well as fiction and with what frequency? in ~books
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Comment on Tildes Book Club meta discussion - should we read nonfiction as well as fiction and with what frequency? in ~books
lackofaname Link ParentAh gotcha, I was initially picturing a physical move. That is a lot, I hope you're able to eke out a little space for yourself soon.Ah gotcha, I was initially picturing a physical move. That is a lot, I hope you're able to eke out a little space for yourself soon.
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Comment on Earth Day 2024 megathread in ~enviro
lackofaname Link ParentGood luck with your search! I found a pretty large haul of hedgehogs last year and Im looking forward to them again. Among my faves of the mushrooms Ive tried, possibly even more than chanterelles.Good luck with your search! I found a pretty large haul of hedgehogs last year and Im looking forward to them again. Among my faves of the mushrooms Ive tried, possibly even more than chanterelles.
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Comment on Online shopping - how convenient is it actually? in ~life.style
lackofaname Link ParentOverall I think im more of an in-person shopper than you, but agreed .. especially grocery (for quality) and clothing (for fit) in person.Overall I think im more of an in-person shopper than you, but agreed .. especially grocery (for quality) and clothing (for fit) in person.
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Comment on Tildes Book Club meta discussion - should we read nonfiction as well as fiction and with what frequency? in ~books
lackofaname Link ParentI can commiserate on the huge time/energy sink that is moving. It's part of why I've been mia from the discussions. Good luck with your move!I can commiserate on the huge time/energy sink that is moving. It's part of why I've been mia from the discussions. Good luck with your move!
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Comment on Embezzlers are nice people in ~finance
lackofaname Link ParentI have a buddy who used to write a tonne of little SEO-bait blog pieces for law firms. Ya know, offer a morsel of help and commiseration to engage potential clients. These articles feel like a...I have a buddy who used to write a tonne of little SEO-bait blog pieces for law firms. Ya know, offer a morsel of help and commiseration to engage potential clients.
These articles feel like a beautiful twist on that concept. Not having looked at the datestamps or other articles, I assumed reading the one post that the firm had a blog already, and the lawyers decided to have fun with the platform.
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Comment on Earth Day 2024 megathread in ~enviro
lackofaname Link ParentFungi are fun. Not sure if you forage.. I've spent the past couple years starting to learn IDs and foraging a few beginner friendly mushrooms. I have to say, even with an environmental/outdoorsy...Fungi are fun. Not sure if you forage.. I've spent the past couple years starting to learn IDs and foraging a few beginner friendly mushrooms.
I have to say, even with an environmental/outdoorsy background, attempting mushroom foraging has been giving me a new perspective on the habitats Ive been searching, as fungi are so particular about when and where they pop up.
There's also something incredibly childlike exploring through eating (after confirming my IDs) I didnt quite expect vs. IDing alone.
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - Next up The Dispossessed by Ursula Le Guin in ~books
lackofaname Link ParentSame, though I'm already going to need to jog my memory on the details. Really enjoyed this read.Same, though I'm already going to need to jog my memory on the details. Really enjoyed this read.
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Comment on What makes someone a "decent" person to you? in ~talk
lackofaname LinkAgree with many of the other sentiments here, especially Kru's and Smoontjie's. One thing I find interesting compared to your definition (and, hopefully I've not compleltely misinterpreted) is...Agree with many of the other sentiments here, especially Kru's and Smoontjie's.
One thing I find interesting compared to your definition (and, hopefully I've not compleltely misinterpreted) is that I'm not particularly bothered by people who have different (lower) levels of investment in a relationship/friendship,so long as it's not entirely selfish taking with zero give or respect.
I figure we're all in our own journeys; who am I to judge if someone has less energy to dedicate because they have other things going on in their life, so long as we have a positive time when we do connect, however brief that may be.
That might also be because I have much less energy than I'd need to fully invest in the friendships I'd like to maintain. So, perhaps I'm that person.
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Comment on Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief in ~enviro
lackofaname (edited )Link ParentHere to commiserate (though, I'm not near retirement age, so on a shorter timescale). 20s/early 30s lived in small apartments or shared homes. Drove rarely for out of city trips, otherwise...Here to commiserate (though, I'm not near retirement age, so on a shorter timescale). 20s/early 30s lived in small apartments or shared homes. Drove rarely for out of city trips, otherwise walked/biked/transited daily. Was once a vegetarian (developed dietary issues), and still lean heavily plant-based. I try to buy quality and repair before throwing out.
But, it feels like an uphill battle vs. the choices ive been economically incentived toward, and Ive caved on some of them. Cost of housing became way too expensive, so I moved and now drive much, much more. Cost of everything has increased, so "greener" options are often a luxury. I also have less time to research or pursue more sustainable options, as I've felt compelled to work harder the last couple years to earn a more stable income.
I own up to these choices as mine. They havent always aligned to my ideals, but until the accessible options shift it's hard to feel like I'm the bad guy here. It's demoralizing, though.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
lackofaname Link ParentI've had the same issue portioning maki rolls. I find it farrrr easier to make the style with rice on the outside (place the rolling mat inside a ziplock bag to help control stickiness).I've had the same issue portioning maki rolls. I find it farrrr easier to make the style with rice on the outside (place the rolling mat inside a ziplock bag to help control stickiness).
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Comment on Personal reflections on Quaker retreat, community, and worship in ~life
lackofaname LinkThank you for sharing. I would describe myself as agnostic-leaning-athiest and haven't attended church since I was young. But, I've found myself lately contemplating the idea of "trying out" a...Thank you for sharing. I would describe myself as agnostic-leaning-athiest and haven't attended church since I was young.
But, I've found myself lately contemplating the idea of "trying out" a more open, liberal place of worship, time permitting. I think mostly to see if maybe there's a community for me. Also because I've been described as living very thoughtfully/mindfully/intentionally and sometimes I think it would be nice to find a group focused similarly.
That said, I hold fairly strong liberal beliefs and try to be true to my morals, and many churches really don't sit well with me from that perspective. I've heard about and have contemplated checking out the local unitarian congression. Looks like there's an (unprogrammed) quaker meeting locally, too. I may add it as an option.
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Comment on Texas' skyscrapers are going dark to keep billions of birds safe in ~enviro
lackofaname LinkLots of interesting info in this article. I love a good map, and farther down the article shares this cool bird migration forecast map. I was also pleased to see a variety of larger citiesin US...Lots of interesting info in this article. I love a good map, and farther down the article shares this cool bird migration forecast map.
I was also pleased to see a variety of larger citiesin US and Canada that take part in Lights Out programs during migration seasons.
That said, it feels like baby steps toward addressing light pollution. I've lived in one of the cities listed in that list, and you couldn't tell any program existed visually. Still plenty of light pollution to go around to mess with human and ecosystem health.
The older I get and the more annoyed I feel about excessive nighttime light, the more I feel humanity on the whole is just very afraid of the dark.
I dont mean to discount good safety reasons to have lights in some areas, like on busy roads or higher crime areas. But surely there are more balanced solutions - a few ideas for instance.
It's just... the number of businesses and homes in very low-crime areas with bright lights on all night seems excessive.
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Comment on Where will people commune in a godless America? in ~humanities
lackofaname Link ParentOh for sure, things rarely are binary. Thanks for the book plug. Topic seems like it may have some relevance to my career, so I'll have to add it to my already-to-long list :,DOh for sure, things rarely are binary.
Thanks for the book plug. Topic seems like it may have some relevance to my career, so I'll have to add it to my already-to-long list :,D
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Comment on Where will people commune in a godless America? in ~humanities
lackofaname Link ParentThis is nothing more than personal anecdote, but I've long found I'm much more inclined to carry through with something when I don't talk about it. To the point that certain habits I try to keep...This is nothing more than personal anecdote, but I've long found I'm much more inclined to carry through with something when I don't talk about it. To the point that certain habits I try to keep are more or less off limits discussion-wise.
I've always chalked it up to wanting to avoid feeling like Im giving people expectations about me that I then feel pressure to live up to (all in my head, I know..)
I've not heard about the idea of releasing motivational energy. Is that your observation? Or, an established social pattern? Just curious, it gives me something to think about in my own way of operating :)
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Comment on What's something you've been mulling over recently? in ~talk
lackofaname Link ParentIm just a little older, and have gone down some similar lines of thought in the past few years. I can commiserate. Ive never had a desire to have kids, find the idea of being pregnant to be...Im just a little older, and have gone down some similar lines of thought in the past few years. I can commiserate.
Ive never had a desire to have kids, find the idea of being pregnant to be offputting, and have a lot of anxieties around.. life. But, a lot of my childhood friends started having kids a few years ago and I realized, I dont hate them! They're little humans! How cute! It made me pause for a minute. Would I regret not having kids?
Even though I'm in a much more stable place now, I'd still have to make a few big shifts to the way my life is structured that I'm not really prepared to do. And, I still don't feel an actual strong desire for them, which for me has been a huge factor in my decision. All in all, I've come back to feeling comfortable not having kids.
Im not suggesting you should make the same choice, just sharing my story. It's smart that you're taking the steps toward stability to keep your options more open while you decide. Not sure where I saw it, but I live pretty strongly by the idea another tilderino expressed that we can only ever make decisions based on the information we have at the time. It helps me feel at peace with my decisions. Either way, the decision you make will be the right one for you.
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Comment on Lyme disease vaccine: Major test underway. All you need to know. in ~health
lackofaname Link ParentAh, thanks for sharing, Ill have to bookmark that fact checker! Tbh, I feel kind of silly missing the Times of India part of the URL, but Im going to just blame being on mobile :)Ah, thanks for sharing, Ill have to bookmark that fact checker! Tbh, I feel kind of silly missing the Times of India part of the URL, but Im going to just blame being on mobile :)
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Comment on Lyme disease vaccine: Major test underway. All you need to know. in ~health
lackofaname (edited )LinkCan anyone shed light on this source? Im not particularly familiar with the website but this article is giving me written-by-ai vibes (or just bad writing). Quality aside, I'll be first in line...Can anyone shed light on this source? Im not particularly familiar with the website but this article is giving me written-by-ai vibes (or just bad writing).
Quality aside, I'll be first in line for a lyme vaccine when one becomes publicly available. I grew up in an area without lyme, which is now a hotspot for it. I miss the days of running around in the woods wearing sandles and shorts without having to worry about ticks.
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Comment on What are your go to fast but tasty meals? Is there prep you do on weekends to make meals faster? in ~food
lackofaname LinkI'm a big fan of soups/stews, and they tend to freeze well so I try to make extra and freeze for "emergency" meals. Bit surprised there havent been more soup reccos. Some heartier faves with...I'm a big fan of soups/stews, and they tend to freeze well so I try to make extra and freeze for "emergency" meals. Bit surprised there havent been more soup reccos.
Some heartier faves with really easy prep that cook quickly:
-Black bean and sweet potato soup, with onions, bell peppers, and corn. finely dice the onion and sweet potato and only blend half the soup for a chunkier texture, or blend it all. Flavour with eg, ancho (or chili powder), cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, cayenne.
-Butternut squash soup: I like to add red lentils to add more substance. I usually go for an herby sage/ginger style.
-Veggie red lentil dal
-French lentil and chard soup: similar to this recipe, though I often omit the sausage and spice with italian-sausage spices like fennel, paprika, thyme, etc.
-Caldo verde (portuguese potato, collard, and sausage soup) is awesome, but I avoid freezing soups with potato in them.
-Sarson ka saag (mustard greens/spinach dish): came across this looking for ways to use all the mustard greens I grew.
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Comment on From ‘crookies’ to flavored versions: The French croissant reinvents itself to battle American snacks and attract Gen Z in ~food
lackofaname Link ParentIm 90% with you in preferring a classic, ungarnished, croissant (and am not a fan of croissants au chocolat or amandes). My one exception is abricotines (croissant pastrie, filled with custard and...Im 90% with you in preferring a classic, ungarnished, croissant (and am not a fan of croissants au chocolat or amandes).
My one exception is abricotines (croissant pastrie, filled with custard and apricots). They arent common, at least around me, so it's a real treat when I stumble across one.
Ohhh, wow, congrats! That's a lot, but very exciting. though, I have to say, everyone also congratulated me when I bought a house (recently), and remarked how exciting it was. But mostly I felt panic and overwhelm. So, if you do feel excited, amazing. And if you don't (yet), you certainly aren't alone!
Even now that my nerves are (slightly) calming, I'm nowhere near feeling settled, which I hear is quite normal!
Just thought I'd share in case you've also been experiencing the roller coaster of emotions.