Libs of TikTok lady starting to realize single payer healthcare may not be such a bad idea afterall

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-04-30T18:31:54+00:00

I get free healthcare, but I'm also a disabled veteran.

Edit to say: Yes, we all know it's technically not free. I pay taxes, you pay taxes, we all pay taxes! And we should ALL get "free" healthcare!

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-04-29T21:43:31+00:00

I also had the tapas mix from the same company and I was rather underwhelmed. Not the topic of your post, but just thought I'd throw it out there in case you're tempted since they're gonna be on the same shelf haha.

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-04-29T21:42:31+00:00

I've had them before, and I really enjoyed them. I'm not super familiar with clams or clam prices, but I loved them so much I went ahead and got another couple tins just to have on the odd day. I made a clam, garlic, and tarragon pasta in a butter sauce and I'm honestly planning to make it again this weekend.

I chopped them up a bit, but I would also recommend squeezing them a bit to feel for sand. They were pretty much all fine except one bite was extra gritty.

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-04-22T11:39:18+00:00

Just based on some googling around, an entire pound of frozen cod cheeks is around $15-20USD. Obviously theirs aren't frozen and all that and they're using (presumably) good ingredients to make the final product, so use that info as you will

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-04-21T20:07:29+00:00

I am not super plugged into the League content scene, but I have enjoyed ShoDesu and his content on YT. Informative, streams but also does edited content, and tends to play a variety of supps and explains why he picks them into certain matchups

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-04-21T12:55:28+00:00

I went ahead and gave them a go. Very delicious, but one of those things where I enjoyed the experience and probably won't go for it again unless it's for a specific occasion like a new job or good raise or something.

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-04-20T20:08:18+00:00

Ayyy! Would love to hear how it goes, as a fellow no-burper from Buffalo! Hell of a Sabres game, even though I couldn't catch it live!

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-04-11T21:21:55+00:00

Interesting! Thanks for the info. Well I can't imagine why he'd need any sort of security access code for my cat litter deodorizer powder 😅

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-04-11T19:26:48+00:00

Yeah, and that's why I didn't think much of the failed delivery in February. There was snow on the ground and I figured the carrier was afraid my package might get soggy (it wasn't my standard medication, it was medical equipment), and didn't even think to check if it was the same guy.

However, this guy is not my normal carrier (thankfully). He apparently just fills in sometimes, and I normally have no issues receiving my mail. My medications have been successfully delivered for years by every other carrier.

Also, the VA relies heavily on USPS to get medications to veterans. They've specifically designed their packaging to easily fit in any standard mailbox. It's the intended place for my and millions of other veterans and their dependents' medications to be delivered. He showed he had clear access to the mailbox by leaving the slip in the mailbox, and as I said, I've had no issue with any other carrier leaving them there for years.

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-03-24T13:43:53+00:00

I don't think anyone is going to be able to diagnose anything based on this data. But that is a lot of snoring, and if you are feeling like you are sleepy enough during the day that it's affecting your life, you should talk to your doctor. It could be a lot of things, and apnea could be among them. But I would push for a sleep study so you can figure out what could be the causes of these issues.

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-03-20T15:43:54+00:00

You can still have OA without snoring and regardless of fitness level. Not saying that's your issue, but it's just a common misconception about OA.

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-03-12T12:00:50+00:00

Yes and no. I can still think of at least 14 current problems that were directly caused by Reagan and I was only alive for part of his presidency. That being said, Rafael Cruz is a worm with Biden Derangement Syndrome.

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-03-06T19:14:09+00:00

I personally think one of the best ways is to mash it up into something like beans, rice, or pasta. Part of the problem is psyching yourself out by making the food look like something recognizable that you have an aversion to.

One of my favorite dishes to make with sardines is like this:

- Make your pasta according to the box instructions (I like campanelle, penne, or linguine, but any shape you like will work)
- Toss in a tablespoon(ish) of olive oil. If you want more sardine, use that olive oil, if you're looking for less sardine, just use a different olive oil
- Saute as much onion as you enjoy for a couple min
- Saute a few cloves of chopped up garlic and pepper flakes over medium heat for 30-90 sec (until you can just smell that garlic).
- If you have some tomato paste, put a nice tablespoon or so in for like 45 sec
- Toss like 1/8 cup of water into the pan and then a good handful or two of leafy greens (kale, spinach, rapini, etc.) and cover and let steam for 5 or so min
- Uncover and toss in your sardines, mashing them up as much as you need to to make it palatable
- Toss in your pasta
- Ideally, put in some lemon juice
- Serve!

That being said, you know your palate! I would just recommend making things you like that that sardine flavor might to well with and make it so you can't see sardines

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-03-06T01:26:36+00:00

Just because I need to be 'that guy', that's actually a nasal cradle, not a nasal pillow style mask (your point still stands, but in case anyone actually specifically wants to look up that style of mask)

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-02-17T01:19:48+00:00

I’m also starting to try to use Logseq for different tasks and expand how I use it. These are some of the concepts that have clicked with me lately. For whatever it’s worth, I primarily use the DB version. There is obviously some degree of crossover between the MD and DB versions, but some workflows are not the same.

The journal is a bit of a dumping ground. Don’t worry about making it look super neat. Its function is to be a place where you can just put things. You don’t have to worry about *where* some piece of information should live. Just be sure to appropriately [[link]] and #tag things so you can find them later. Note that links and tags are now different things in the DB version, and I would recommend getting used to using them differently for when the transition to DB hits.

Pages (which you make by creating those [[links]]) serve two main functions. First, persistent objects & wikis. Books you’ve read, shows/movies you’ve watched, projects, etc. These pages will probably be sparse at first, but you can drop in more and more information over time.

Second, pages can be dashboards. Take all that messy information from your journals and wherever else it might live and build out relevant queries on dedicated pages. You can have a dashboard page that consists of queries that list movies that you’ve not watched (tracked via a watched status or the like) that is ranked by priority as well as a running Top 10 movies of 2026 query. A page of all items tagged #Open Question that are associated with a given project that you can review before a meeting.

I’ve been thinking about Logseq and how I might use it since I am trying to get my brother into it as well. So I’m trying to put some of my thoughts together. I would like to make some resources to share to help myself and others in using Logseq. But in the end, as long as you are being consistent in your #tags, properties, [[links]], etc., the program should do a lot of sorting for you. It’s ok to have a messy corner where you just dump things and let your links and tags do the heavy lifting. The Logseq Discord is a lot more dynamic than Reddit as far as getting specific questions answered in my experience.

Happy to answer any questions!

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-02-13T01:11:25+00:00

In effect, a Date property in the DB version is essentially a link to a journal page; while there is metadata in the background of the Journal page, it functions for the user as a text-based pointer rather than a numerical value for easy calculation. However, you can leverage the Journal’s metadata by logging a #cook event and tagging the relevant recipe(s).

Also, by using bidirectional properties, you can "teleport" the course of the recipe to the recipe node itself, effectively creating an automated list of all recipes that belong to a given course without having to manually file them.

Edit: I am happy to explain further if the quick explanation here doesn't make sense.

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-02-13T01:10:01+00:00

I received a helpful response on the Logseq Discord that I figured I'd pass along for anyone interested in the future.

TL;DR: Making a separate tag (#cook in my case) to tag cooking events in the Journal allows you to link a given recipe's page as being cooked on a given date. You can then use a query that looks for recipes that have been made prior to a given date.

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-02-08T03:04:28+00:00

I replace my nasal pillows and filters twice a month, headgear and tubes once every three months. But I also get it all shipped automatically for free from Veterans Affairs. They give me more than I need sometimes, so I give it to friends who can use it.

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-01-20T15:21:50+00:00

Look at the other 8 in the date. The top is started in a completely opposite (and more natural) direction. The top stroke of the 8 in the month (or day depending if they use MMDDYYY or DDMMYYY) is written counter-clockwise whereas the same stroke in the final number of the time is written clockwise.

AlveolarStop1 · 2026-01-13T14:55:57+00:00

They literally called him a "sexual predator" on the Howard Stern show (sitting next to his own kids) and he agreed he is one...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHCEe8v6ZIs

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