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I dream... [Nov. 10th, 2019|10:18 pm]
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nahele_101
Do your dreams come in color, black and white, or both?

My most recent dream came in the form of really brightly colored balloon animals hanging from the ceiling "attacking me" while speaking a very angry sounding language (maybe Russian? Valerian? Orc?) while trapped in the frozen food aisles of an endless supermarket. My friend was with me, shook his head, and came back with a weed eater in which he proceeded to weed eat the balloon animals. The colors in my dream were incredible!
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(no subject) [Nov. 10th, 2019|07:55 am]
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mlledesade

How's it going?

Also, what's with this new post editor thing? It's awful.

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Do you live in a Food desert? [Nov. 4th, 2019|08:36 pm]
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archersangel
[mood |hungryhungry]

Food deserts are vapid of fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthy foods. They are also places that are considered "low-access communities" by the USDA. To qualify as a “low-access community,” at least 500 people and/or at least 33 percent of the census tract's population must reside more than one mile from a supermarket or large grocery store (for rural census tracts, the distance is more than 10 miles).

More info at the the Wikipedia article.

Even though I'm in a rural area, I'm about 5 1/2 miles from a WalMart Super Center.

Poll #2096660 Are you in a Food desert?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All. Participants: 40

In a Food Desert?

View Answers
Yes
4(10.0%)
No
36(90.0%)

How far do you have to go for groceries?

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Less than 5 miles
34(85.0%)
5-10 miles
5(12.5%)
10-15 miles
0(0.0%)
More than 15 miles
1(2.5%)
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Smart move [Nov. 1st, 2019|12:17 pm]
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hajiomatic

What was the last smart thing you did?

I declined to go to the Pizza Palace and Pork Out buffet with the guys. Carbs kill yanno.

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Subscription service [Oct. 21st, 2019|03:40 pm]
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hajiomatic

Have you ever signed up for a subscription service? Yanno. You get books/clothes/tools/recipes/gadgets/meat etc once a month or so.
Did you like it? How long did you keep it before you let it drop?

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you did what?! [Oct. 16th, 2019|11:36 pm]
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kirstennnnnn

What's the dumbest thing you have done involving the internet?

my niece and her preteen cadre sent their photos and real names to a sexual predator.  homeland security is investigating. 😑

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Cool Hand Luke [Oct. 8th, 2019|08:18 pm]
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hajiomatic

Watching "Cool Hand Luke" tonight. I think it's about the best, most complete movie about the human condition ever.
What is your favorite movie that shows the human condition?

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Eat your veggies [Oct. 7th, 2019|07:38 am]
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piperki
( Boring backstoryCollapse )

What's your favorite green vegetable, and how do you like it prepared?

What's your favorite non-green vegetable, and how do you like it prepared?

Bonus: what vegetable do you hate most, and why?
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"What do you want for your birthday?" [Oct. 1st, 2019|10:50 pm]
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nahele_101
My brother's birthday is coming up. He never asks for anything. He never gives suggestions. "I don't want anything" he states. He hasn't wanted anything since he turned 22 or so, so shopping for him is really difficult.

Do you tend to want anything for your birthday? Has your desire for gifts gone down as you've gotten older? Or, are you like "well, glad you asked! I want..."
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what is this? [Oct. 1st, 2019|06:40 pm]
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kirstennnnnn

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Good fences make good neighbours [Sep. 29th, 2019|09:09 am]
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calzephyr77
Hi group, we're working on next year's reno list for our oldish house and we're keen on getting a fence. We've gone 15 years without one, but the neighbourhood is getting busier. Sometimes we find random people in our yard and lately someone has been uncovering our bbq in hopes of finding keys, I guess...

For me, a fence has to look nice and keep people out! We live in a windy area where it snows 6-8 months of the year. What do you suggest to help narrow down some options?
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Karen [Sep. 24th, 2019|11:04 pm]
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arekearu

What's your favorite Karen meme?

I need help explaining to my mother and I want to send her the best ones.

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(no subject) [Sep. 21st, 2019|03:14 pm]
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hajiomatic
Poll #2095689 Emoji matic
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All. Participants: 24

Who uses emojis more?

View Answers
Millennials
11(28.2%)
Gen X
0(0.0%)
Gen Y
2(5.1%)
Gen Z
3(7.7%)
Boomers
3(7.7%)
Republicans
0(0.0%)
Democrats
1(2.6%)
Tories
0(0.0%)
Roundheads
1(2.6%)
Bobbleheads
2(5.1%)
Apple users
4(10.3%)
Android users
1(2.6%)
Bibbidy bobbity boop
6(15.4%)
Other in comments
1(2.6%)
Ok I got nuthin
4(10.3%)
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Hoodies [Sep. 20th, 2019|10:33 pm]
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arekearu

When you see people wearing hoodies with the hood up, what do you think of? Any associations, good or bad. Let's hear them.

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TQC, choose my own carpet adventure [Sep. 20th, 2019|11:17 pm]
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piperki
I moved into a new apartment in June and prior to my arrival the landlord didn't replace or (as far as I can tell) shampoo the carpet, which was new only a year before - previous tenants were pretty tidy but there are little stains in the entryway. The idea of a year's dust accumulated is bugging me, and I'd like to get it cleaned somehow. Tell me about YOUR carpet and decide my fate.

Poll #2095677 FRESHEN MY FIBER
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All. Participants: 29

Does your home have carpet?

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Yes
18(50.0%)
No
6(16.7%)
A little
5(13.9%)
Giant rugs but they are removable for cleaning
1(2.8%)
I live in a hut with earthen floors
2(5.6%)
Do tatami mats count?
1(2.8%)
WILDEBEEST
3(8.3%)

If you do have non-removable carpet at home, how do you clean it?

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Sometimes I vacuum it
18(54.5%)
I hire a carpet cleaning pro
3(9.1%)
I rent a Rug Doctor or similar machine
7(21.2%)
I own a shampooer/steam cleaner
2(6.1%)
I bought one of those wacky Rainbow systems and I swear I don't regret it, no really
0(0.0%)
I just replace it frequently
0(0.0%)
I never clean it
1(3.0%)
STONKS!
2(6.1%)

Do you even care about a clean carpet?

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Nah
2(7.4%)
Of course
19(70.4%)
Terrible allergies, so yeah
2(7.4%)
Dog owner, so most definitely
2(7.4%)
Dog owner, so don't bother
1(3.7%)
Other
1(3.7%)

HOW should I solve my carpet dilemma?

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Hire a pro
13(41.9%)
Buy a machine I don't have room to store in this tiny apartment
0(0.0%)
Rent a machine even though that means not cleaning under any furniture
9(29.0%)
Just leave it, it's only dust. And spider legs. And nuclear fallout.
3(9.7%)
Burn some sage
3(9.7%)
Sprinkle with Carpet Fresh and pretend it's clean
1(3.2%)
Other in comments
2(6.5%)
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Brain Renovation [Sep. 17th, 2019|05:22 pm]
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inmyblueheaven
If someone could wave a magic wand and change your IQ, would you opt for higher, lower, or to stay exactly as you are?

Assume that the change is permanent and thus the consequences or benefits, as the case may be, also are. Choose carefully!

I can comprehend the "ignorance is bliss" argument. Especially in a Universe composed of 75% dark energy, it can be nice sometimes to be numb. At the same time I can also see a myriad of benefits and detriments of having an extremely high IQ. I personally don't know if I would choose to raise, lower, or maintain mine at a comfortable and familiar 135. But I've always thought it was a good question for reflection.

HOW the world changes in accordance with level of intelligence.

ETA a Sidenote: I highly recommend to everyone, on this topic, an excellent fiction book called Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes.
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Remember when? [Sep. 13th, 2019|07:07 am]
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hajiomatic
When was the last time you listened to a record player?
Used a tape deck?
Took pictures on film?
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Since TinyPic Is Dead.... [Sep. 11th, 2019|03:16 pm]
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hiddentroofs
Does anyone know of a different site that will let me post pics to Livejournal? I tried Imgur but it doesn't seem to work at all. Just leaves an empty square.
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Go to Work With a Fever? [Sep. 11th, 2019|06:12 am]
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hari_kari
I know I shouldn't because I'm contagious. But I've missed 2 days of work at a relatively new job now because I have what I think might be a stomach flu. I was able to get an appointment today with my doctor (finally - I couldn't go to urgent care because I couldn't afford it), and was planning to go after work but still have a low grade fever this morning and am not feeling good. I was hoping my fever would be gone as I was feeling better last night.

I've been at this job about 5 weeks including this one, though I've worked for the company 9 years. I don't have the leave to miss though because I'm in a new position. Advice?

Thank you all in advance.
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European Vacay!!! [Sep. 11th, 2019|01:49 am]
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laorion
So, I’ve decided to take my kids to Europe next summer. They’re 11, will be twelve when we go. We are definitely going to Italy and almost definitely Ireland...I’m thinking of adding a third country (or two)...I don’t want to overwhelm them as this will be their first trip out of the states. If we do add another country I’ll probably want to take them somewhere I haven’t been yet...but I’m not gonna list up everywhere I’ve been because that’s just ridiculous. So, TQC...where do you think I should take these little rascals?? In Italy and Ireland, and beyond...tell me where and why, I wanna know!!
It’s a big world...I’ve only seen some of it, and I’d like to see more. But more than that I’d like to encourage a love of traveling in my kids (realistically they have more time than me to see everything....please have at it!
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