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Comment on You Can See Everything | Official teaser in ~movies
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Comment on UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size in ~humanities
lackofaname Link ParentThanks for this! I was just about to search for a comparison because I also couldn't tell the difference.Thanks for this! I was just about to search for a comparison because I also couldn't tell the difference.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentAgreed on the food! Snacks and drinks during the welcome reception, let me keep my beverage during the ceremony please, and then lots of varied food optons available throughout the evening! At one...Agreed on the food! Snacks and drinks during the welcome reception, let me keep my beverage during the ceremony please, and then lots of varied food optons available throughout the evening! At one memorable event, the main food was offered buffet style, but different spreads/dishes were brought out at different points in the evening, so there was never really a big line to wait for food, and it never really seemed to run out.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentThat sounds lovely! One thing I'd suggest (if feasible logistically) is renting shuttles for guests not staying at the family house. I've had this at a couple weddings and it's really made the...That sounds lovely! One thing I'd suggest (if feasible logistically) is renting shuttles for guests not staying at the family house. I've had this at a couple weddings and it's really made the experience seamless and more carefree.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentYess, I attended a wedding where the entire hotel was rented, which allowed the party to go later into the night. For friends not in the family, a nearby camp ground was also reserved (camping...Yess, I attended a wedding where the entire hotel was rented, which allowed the party to go later into the night. For friends not in the family, a nearby camp ground was also reserved (camping worked well for the type of people attending), which kept the cost of attending low. There were lots of shuttles between the two locations so campers never felt separated.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentI replied with a really similar comment in another thread, about a ceremony held outdoors with a beautiful view. Then I realized a lot of the weddings I've been to have been outdoors in naturey...I replied with a really similar comment in another thread, about a ceremony held outdoors with a beautiful view.
Then I realized a lot of the weddings I've been to have been outdoors in naturey settings, and they've all been the better for it. One on the coast on an island, another overlooking a huge forested valley, another at a farm-like event venue, with the entire welcome/ceremony/party all at the same property.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentAlong these lines, one of the more memorable weddings I attended the actual 'ceremony' was outside overlooking a beautiful view, and someone playing pleasant guitar music to one side the whole...Along these lines, one of the more memorable weddings I attended the actual 'ceremony' was outside overlooking a beautiful view, and someone playing pleasant guitar music to one side the whole time. There were a mix of chairs and picnic blankets spread out to sit on. It was officiated by a close friend, with guest appearances from family. Even if you didn't want to listen to the talking, in the end, you were still chilling in nature listening to music.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
lackofaname Link ParentSo jealous! I have a fantastic local farmer's market nearby, but none of the vendors do hothouses to support summer veg year-round. Understandable, they're very small farmers in a not-huge market...So jealous! I have a fantastic local farmer's market nearby, but none of the vendors do hothouses to support summer veg year-round. Understandable, they're very small farmers in a not-huge market region, but still.
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Comment on Adulting -- what advice or encouragement did you receive / wish you had received when you were just starting out moving out? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentI can commiserate with this one a little bit. While my parent wasn't a total hippie, they definitely had an air of looking down on a lot of typical rat-race/office jobs, and impressed that money...I can commiserate with this one a little bit. While my parent wasn't a total hippie, they definitely had an air of looking down on a lot of typical rat-race/office jobs, and impressed that money isnt everything without balancing that statement much.
It took me a while to realize a lot of both stability and fun in life is bought with money that has to be earned at some job that'll pay enough to live. At some point after I got an office-type job, I had to ask my parent to lay off poking fun of it. It's just a job, and my coworkers are good people!
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
lackofaname LinkFeels like autumn is around the corner, and I'm ready for warm, hearty soups and stews (not that i stop eating them in summer...). So, I made a really lovely beef and lentil bolognase the other...Feels like autumn is around the corner, and I'm ready for warm, hearty soups and stews (not that i stop eating them in summer...).
So, I made a really lovely beef and lentil bolognase the other day, using tomatoes from the garden as the base. God I love proper tomatoes. I wish grocery store tomatoes were even half as flavourful.
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Comment on What theme do you use with Tildes? in ~tildes
lackofaname LinkLove light. Not because I'm a huge fan of purple but because it's the easiest on my eyes. I keep my screens in orangy night mode 24/7, and the resulting purply-beige is a nice soft shade, plus the...Love light.
Not because I'm a huge fan of purple but because it's the easiest on my eyes. I keep my screens in orangy night mode 24/7, and the resulting purply-beige is a nice soft shade, plus the colour contrast with text and links is high.
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Comment on I repaired my purse by replacing the plastic handle with leather in ~hobbies
lackofaname LinkThanks for sharing! I have 2 bags by the same company that i quite like, but that have plastic fake leather handles. In my opinion the material is holding up remarkably well, but i do see one fine...Thanks for sharing! I have 2 bags by the same company that i quite like, but that have plastic fake leather handles. In my opinion the material is holding up remarkably well, but i do see one fine crack appearing on the older bag (after about 5 years), and at some point i know I'll want to replace them. Side note: If anyone's looking for canadian everyday backpacks/bags, the brand is PKG.
I had the same idea that I'll replace with leather handles when the time comes, so it's nice to see how approachable a project it is.
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Comment on Library resources megathread in ~books
lackofaname Link ParentMy local libraries offer the same. Also library-specific, but in my neck of the woods, many libraries have stepped into the maker-space and offer free access to machines like 3D printers, button...My local libraries offer the same.
Also library-specific, but in my neck of the woods, many libraries have stepped into the maker-space and offer free access to machines like 3D printers, button presses, and lazer engravers. Some also offer certain take-home tools, like energy meters and even kitchenware!
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Comment on Easily discover partner libraries with new Libby update in ~books
lackofaname LinkI have primary access to two libraries on Libby: one big city and one small city. The small city has partnerships with a bunch of other small-medium city libraries, which I've set up access to for...I have primary access to two libraries on Libby: one big city and one small city. The small city has partnerships with a bunch of other small-medium city libraries, which I've set up access to for a couple years now.
It's shocking to me just how much the big-city library blows the combined partner network out of the water by orders of magnitude. Without access to the big-city library, audiobooks would be nearly inaccessible to me; often none of the other libraries have even a single copy available (or if they do, often a long wait for just one or two copies).
Anyway, excellent update by libby (it's flagged one partner library I missed), and support your local library!
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Comment on What's something that's more challenging for you than it is for others? in ~talk
lackofaname Link ParentThis is similar to what I was going to answer. I have a crummy memory for details in general. Terrible at names (but actually, good at faces). So often my partner will mention "Hey, do you...This is similar to what I was going to answer. I have a crummy memory for details in general. Terrible at names (but actually, good at faces). So often my partner will mention "Hey, do you remember when we did THING?" and I have zero recollection.
At least it helps prevent me from holding grudges! And I can reread books/rewatch movies and be entertained all over again!
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Comment on (book impressions) Mudgirls Manifesto: Handbuilt Homes, Hand Crafted Lives in ~design
lackofaname Link ParentThat makes sense. I think even in cities, neighbours tend to be a source of complaints triggering inspections. I've heard in some areas, inspectors will use google sat imagery to help them find...That makes sense. I think even in cities, neighbours tend to be a source of complaints triggering inspections.
I've heard in some areas, inspectors will use google sat imagery to help them find unpermitted work. In my city, there was a crack down on pools a few years ago done through this method. I can see it potentially being effective for identifying more remote areas, assuming up to date sat images are available.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
lackofaname Link ParentIf you're looking for more salmon (with greens) inspo, I'd recommend this recipe: https://ottolenghi.co.uk/pages/recipes/zaatar-salmon-tahini. It's unbelievably good, and a totally different spin...If you're looking for more salmon (with greens) inspo, I'd recommend this recipe: https://ottolenghi.co.uk/pages/recipes/zaatar-salmon-tahini. It's unbelievably good, and a totally different spin on salmon than I'd had before.
Personally, I tweak it by using frozen spinach that I add straight to the tahini mix, so skip the wilting step. Makes it a bit simpler, and I usually already have frozen spinach on hand.
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Comment on (book impressions) Mudgirls Manifesto: Handbuilt Homes, Hand Crafted Lives in ~design
lackofaname Link ParentThis is such a neat idea, thank you for sharing. The one thing I wonder is how they evade local building codes, especially as they become publicized? Are the structures always built in...This is such a neat idea, thank you for sharing. The one thing I wonder is how they evade local building codes, especially as they become publicized? Are the structures always built in unincorporated municipalities, or similar, where there are no nosey neighbours/inspectors available to stop their work? Are there loopholes in BC that make this work?
Here's another book this topic reminded me of: https://www.juliawatson.com/lo-tek-design-by-radical-indigenism. It provides a review of various indigenous building strategies from around the world and is pretty cool.
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Comment on Being well prepared makes me feel 😌 in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentMy umbrella is the Muji 2-way folding umbrella. I just weighed mine in at ~200 g, and it goes quite small and thin, but has a funny partially manual folding mechanism (you have to manually 'snap'...My umbrella is the Muji 2-way folding umbrella. I just weighed mine in at ~200 g, and it goes quite small and thin, but has a funny partially manual folding mechanism (you have to manually 'snap' each arm in half to put it in its smallest configuration).
Admittedly, it's probably not the most durable for high-wind weather but for me it's perfect when there's a chance of rain and I want some form of rain protection. I'm not sure if the brand you linked is available in Canada, but it does look very good!
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Comment on Being well prepared makes me feel 😌 in ~life
lackofaname LinkSame, though I've gotten much better about it. I've enjoyed organzing better so I don't end up carrying more than I need/duplicates. Also, finding lighter, smaller versions of the things I like to...Same, though I've gotten much better about it. I've enjoyed organzing better so I don't end up carrying more than I need/duplicates. Also, finding lighter, smaller versions of the things I like to pack has helped. Like my super lightweight umbrella that barely weighs anything, and a smaller cardholder over a traditional bigger wallet.
Funny enough, I tend to pack very light when I fly, and can usually get away with just a carry on.
On one hand, a surprise unhinged nathan fielder production is exciting. On the other hand, I was never captured by the zeitgeist of elizabeth holmes, so the subject is a bit meh to me. Still, I'll definitely be giving this a watch!