And what about the ones, like me, in red states? How fucked are we? (I know the answer and hence drunk and high rn)
I submitted my paperwork as soon as it was clear Trump had lost the last election, and I naturalized the following summer (with no record of that man on my official documents). I live here, this is my home, this is where my chosen family are, this is where I have created my best memories and plotted my best future life. I love speaking to friendly neighbors, being part of a rich and vibrant community of all different flavors and colors of Americans and guests. This will all be destroyed if the orange fart wins. A Trump America is not the fun happy safe place, it will break up these communities, create hate, purposely divide the people that represent this country just for the sole fucking purpose of a few people gaining power, control, and money.
No they're like if seafood had edges. It is super delicious.
I just handed my notice in to a job I tried to quiet quit, but failed at. Turns out I have too much guilt to just not work, and intentionally becoming shit at my job seems to feed the imposter syndrome in my brain. Anyway, I decided just to cut ties, and we are parting on good terms. I am working my last month now, and will be officially unemployed as of December 1st.
I am FUCKING THRILLED! For the first time in 25 years I'll be intentionally not working and not looking for work, and I'll also not struggle financially because of it. I plan to find a job in early 2025, but I'm gonna enjoy a few months to myself first. I'm gonna indulge in my hobbies, enjoy my home, my yard, take walks, have coffee on the deck, sleep in. I'm going to use my office for my own personal endeavors and explore starting my own software project.
I'm already dreading looking back at this period and wishing I was still in it.
I've got the itch to do some crafts. Hubs is away and the cleaners just came by so I've got the whole house to myself and barely any chores to get done. I might also start winterizing the yard.
Outdoor hobbies. I've got really into foraging, which has multiple benefits, I get to be outside, I get exercise, I learn new things which stimulates my brain, and if I'm lucky I also get free food (which is usually superior in taste and nutrition to store bought). I combine it with hiking, fishing, geocaching etc and if I'm alone I sometimes listen to music on my headphones. Once you start developing outdoor hobbies it's like you unlock an insanely intricate open world video game.
I just recently quit my job and it's got me thinking about app development around this idea.
We've been here for over 140 years, and I've never seen a single ghost.
The call is coming from within the house.
Did you write this?? As someone who feels the grip, this really speaks to me.
I built a spreadsheet for a client that sorts their email into threads and then segments various conversations into a different view based on shipment numbers mentioned in the conversations. But it's a lot of work to get something like this set up. Am thinking of going into consulting/implementation.
I just quit yesterday with nothing else lined up. Gonna take a WHOLE MONTH for healing (isn't it ridiculous how ridiculous that feels?) and then figure out my next move. I wanna build an app or something.
Oh so he only has two billion? Well, we're basically equals then. I wonder how he takes his avocado toast....
I have a fantastic idea - shut the fuck down and go back to your weird echo chambers on reddit etc.
Incredibly pro trump to the point of starting The Donald style communities and posting old school cool style photos of the weirdo pedo.
Elderberries!
I'm gradually working through my forage wishlist. Next up, persimmons! What's on your wishlist?
Didn't understand the whole orange cat thing until we met this chonky lad.
He was a stray that distributed himself to my friend's house, but they have to do some adjustments so they can keep him isolated from their other cat for a while, so he's on vacation at ours. He's a complete lovebug and total derp.
Upcycled a forage bag from old placemats!
I liked the print as it was kinda retro colorful, so I sewed it into a bag with toggle closure and belt loops. The canvas belt is also a revived old belt I got 25 years ago. My mum made me the little labels (I had to edit my name off them for the internet!)
Finally got my chanterelles!
Butter and garlic, yep, it's delicious! Don't judge my filthy forager nails lol
The scream I scram when I saw this...
...until recently, ramps (Allium tricoccum) have been a fairytale. I went to Vermont for a trip and my friend showed me her ramps field, although it was summer and they'd all died back to flowers. Well, hiking in an undisclosed location in east Tennessee today, I saw this. I rubbed my fingers on it and... YEP, RAMPS. Further down the trail it got completely boombastic with them. This is a random trailhead off a main road, so I suspect I've got a good chance of snagging a respectable harvest next season. So exciting.
A tree with an excruciating sting that can persist for years.
The berries are apparently edible though.... lol
Cat distribution system apparently delivers on Sundays now
My 12 year old cat was going crazy by the window, I looked expecting to see a squirrel, and instead saw this pintsized nugget cowering between the glass and the screen. No chip, no snip, covered in fleas, and very hungry. We got her sorted with the routine medicals and brought her home to look after her while we find her forever home. The grumpy old man cat seems to have warmed to her, and I'm REALLY hoping they don't bond because we don't need a fourth!
Which existing Lemmy communities do you wish were more active?
And what content would you like to see?
Why are there "driveway connections by permit only" signs on roads?
I get signs telling you there's a bump ahead, or deer might run out in front of you, but I've never understood why there are signs telling people not to build unlawful driveways. Are that many people doing it on a daily basis in that area that they need a fully visible sign? Surely it's just an ordinance, why does it need a road sign?
I've been wondering this for years and hope someone has an answer that makes sense.
A Serbian Film
Read at your own risk, as some reviewers wrote, you can't unknow things once you learn them, and this movie's description is all of the terrible things.
Why are my farts hurting my ass?
I have gas from eating lots of bread, which is not unusual, but for some reason today's farts hurt my ass.
They're not those super hot farts, they're just really... pressurized? They come out loud and proud and it feels kinda violent. Any ideas?