"When it comes to individual decisions, masks are among the most low-cost and most effective steps that can be taken to broadly reduce transmission of a multitude of viruses."
For me at least, getting onto @Mastodon and appreciating the structure of the platform and the tone of conversation has made these other pop-up social networks (Twitter replacements) totally unattractive. No, I donβt want to move up on a wait list by βreferring 5 friendsβ; no, I donβt want to be part of another Jack Dorsey project; no, I donβt want to be part of something with weird completely top-down control. Mastodon broke me for other platforms.
As this festive time approaches, this note is for those who are by themselves, reminding them it's Ok to be alone. Celebrate your solitary time! You're the one who can make you eternally happy. From my side, by myself in my winter wonderland, I'm creating & sending joy to you.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hj8S1156kWs
Iβve done a ton of baking in my life, but mostly cakes and breads. Iβm even decent with decorating. Decided to try my hand at royal iced cookies today.
Absolutely get why professionals charge $4/cookie now. To hell with that shit! Never again.
Hi everyone. When I travel, I need a cat sitter for my cat "Gestern". A grumpy old lady who is deaf and blind.
I have friends who can step in, but I prefer to offer other people the opportunity to stay in my apartment for free in return to care for her.
It's a 3 room apartment (bedroom, living room, office) + kitchen and bathroom in central Kiel, Germany.
There is a 140cm bed, a 1 person guest bed, and a couch.
Time: Mid January until beginning of February.
Feel free to message me.
More info:
This is Scooter. She was supposed to be a rescue, instead she moved in, took over the house, changed the locks and passwords on everything, and tells us we can stay as long as we're obedient and well-behaved.
A puppy was abandoned at an airport. Then a United pilot adopted him. https://wapo.st/3BWZf3B
"It is a low-effort, live-action adult cartoon. Itβs not supposed to make sense. Would you overanalyze Bugs Bunny in viking warrior opera drag or question Wile E. Coyoteβs curious, unfettered access to industrial-strength explosives?"
https://charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/reflections-on-emily-in-paris
So... me. Work in aerospace, more space, not as much aero. Can fix my own car, choose not to. Can fix the random appliance of your choice. Hardcore introvert in person, which is why I love online. Lifelong science fiction fan. Read constantly. Scalzi is my favorite author, because he mixes exactly the right amount of snark into his writing. Together with a guy 30+ years, married since it was legal. Own a home in CA and don't plan to leave unless I immigrate to another country.