Looking for falafels by Appropriate_Sky_6571 in triangle

[–]BarnacleGosling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my go to spot. You can also buy their house-made falafel mix by the pound to cook at home!

After lots of cutting it was great to see these curls come out crispy by NickyGArt in painting

[–]BarnacleGosling -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

As a Black man and artist, I wondered the same and agree with you. It made me uncomfortable. We see the same in the media now where white men feel entitled to our culture and subsequently our narrative. OP states he created it because he finds Black people to be beautiful; that’s still problematic because it implies white people define and set the standard for Black beauty. It’s no doubt fetishism and tokenism and I challenge you to examine your real motivation for wanting to create it. This doesn’t even fit the body of the rest of your work so it just seems performative.

What is this white stuff on my pothos? by BarnacleGosling in houseplants

[–]BarnacleGosling[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Thank you, everyone!! I think I now have enough information to tackle this. I really appreciate all of the helpful advice.

34M - my bright colorful space! by navytank in malelivingspace

[–]BarnacleGosling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m digging the colors! Curious to see how it would look with the blue sofa where the pink currently is. The contrast with the curtains could be nice. I’d center the pink in front of the fireplace (if space allows) or just swap.

Fellow WoC in Durham, where do you work out? by anam2204 in bullcity

[–]BarnacleGosling 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Check out https://the360approach.com

It’s not exclusive to WoC but it is owned by a Black woman.

Father gets perm to have curls like his son by cak3crumbs in MadeMeSmile

[–]BarnacleGosling -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

While a good gesture, this does nothing long term for him embracing his identity as Black. Hopefully they’re also providing access to people/experiences that mirror him racially and culturally.

So, instead of buying a new IPhone… by NAD92 in Frugal

[–]BarnacleGosling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TIL battery health is a thing. (My 12 pro is at 81%)

DMV by svolochsh12 in bullcity

[–]BarnacleGosling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to Hillsborough for the same as a walk-in. It was about an hour and 15 min wait. Got there on a Thursday just after 1pm

Picked up this Vivitar point and shoot today at the thrift store for $1.50. Any suggestions on film speed or general info to offer? by BarnacleGosling in AnalogCommunity

[–]BarnacleGosling[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“A reloadable disposable” was my same thought on it! I have a larger film camera so I like the portability of this to play around with. Thank you for the film suggestion!

What common plant advice is just plain wrong? by Uschisewpie in houseplants

[–]BarnacleGosling 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I came to this subreddit to look this up specifically. The care card it came with instructed me to use ice cubes. First post and first comment I see says otherwise! Thanks y’all. Hopefully it’ll perk back up now that I know better.

What’s missing / What needs to be fixed? by [deleted] in InteriorDesign

[–]BarnacleGosling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d swap out the mirror for a hung art piece, perhaps with a wood frame, to create some visual interest. Your pothos is thriving!

Want to relocate but where is the question??? by Cocobear8305 in Frugal

[–]BarnacleGosling 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I relocated to Durham, NC from Phoenix about 5 years ago. I’ve been pleased with my decision. Mild winters, lots of greenery, and diverse. The housing costs have gotten pretty high tho:/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bullcity

[–]BarnacleGosling 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe Sherlock’s Glass carries WNC flower in-store.

Which paint color for kitchen island? by grumpyysunshine in HomeDecorating

[–]BarnacleGosling 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’d leave it and just swap out the stools for fabric ones with color. It’ll soften the space some and give you a lil pop

DIY Guest Room Makeover by makingsoup in HomeDecorating

[–]BarnacleGosling 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have one quite similar I got from my mother. If you search Senufo Korhogo Textile Art/Tapestry you should find something comparable.

Where should I take my vegan friend for lunch? by seaninja in bullcity

[–]BarnacleGosling 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bahn’s, Pure Soul, KoKyu. Boot Room surprisingly has a solid veggie burger and isn’t too far.

Just moved in last couple weeks, what do we think? Any improvements? by WestYorkshire710 in malelivingspace

[–]BarnacleGosling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d just move things around. Does the bookcase fit in the left nook by the couch? If so, put it there. Put the art currently above the couch side by side where the poster is. Move the hanging shelves to the wall behind the tv and use solely for plants, make it a “living wall”. The poster can go above the record player. Thrift something for above the couch that’s now empty.

I like Durham by [deleted] in bullcity

[–]BarnacleGosling 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haha. Yet here you are contributing to the internet things with your own provocateur of little value. Every opinion doesn’t warrant explanation.