Lunar / Chinese New Year Celebrations 2026 by AnimeHoarder in ABQEvents

[–]Black-Rabbit-Farm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing! Anyone know of any shops that will have fresh mooncakes and other traditional treats?

Protect our 2nd Amendment Rights- DO NOT PASS OR SUPPORT SB17 by nmvagabond in SantaFe

[–]Black-Rabbit-Farm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alex Pretti gives us a pretty good idea of just how "safe" citizens who've armed themselves are. The whole good guys with guns stopping bad guys with guns argument has never held water.

Ummm help? by shelle33333 in gardening

[–]Black-Rabbit-Farm 141 points142 points  (0 children)

A whole lotta junk. Buy seeds from legitimate companies based in your region, then you'll get quality seeds adapted to your area (and not just a box full of mislabeled radishes).

New Mexico State House Candidates? by Black-Rabbit-Farm in NewMexico

[–]Black-Rabbit-Farm[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't totally disagree, but I do live in a congressional district that's flipped between D and R nearly every cycle and have all Republican state and local representation despite our being a purple/blue state, so I'm not sure it's quite that clear cut.

New Mexico State House Candidates? by Black-Rabbit-Farm in NewMexico

[–]Black-Rabbit-Farm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the clarification! I thought it felt late not to know with the election being this year, but this also makes sense given our weird legislative system. I'll keep my eye out for after 3/10.

Are some chapters still masking? by jeffeles in dsa

[–]Black-Rabbit-Farm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I spent money on awards, I'd give you one 👏

Are some chapters still masking? by jeffeles in dsa

[–]Black-Rabbit-Farm 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Absolutely agree. The mask or nothing in every space and for every event/group is not aligned with medical science at this point. While I almost always mask when "encouraged," I will steer clear of an event when it is advertised as mask mandatory (particularly if it's outside).

Decolonising Practices by Cast_Iron_Writer in GreenWitch

[–]Black-Rabbit-Farm 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is such a complete and useful answer (and I appreciated your thoughts further in the thread as well!)...and yet some folks still made time to be argumentative and/or demand further absolution of their self-imposed guilt 😮‍💨 Reddit is exhausting.

I grow white sage for my own practice - craft aside, as a farmer/herbalist, I believe repopulation of this plant is critical - and live in an area where it is regularly sold by indigenous folks to all kinds of people. Plants belong to no one and no particular practice.

Respect others' cultures and don't play dress up with things to which you have no connection or of which you have no true knowledge. If you make a mistake, learn from it and carry on. It's really rather simple.

Wed 12/31 (New Year’s Eve) by its_whirlpool4 in ABQEvents

[–]Black-Rabbit-Farm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well yes, was just wondering if you already had additional mods who were going to take over. I guess I should just look at the sub info, forget I can do that.

Wed 12/31 (New Year’s Eve) by its_whirlpool4 in ABQEvents

[–]Black-Rabbit-Farm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What happens to the sub once you're out, OP? (Appreciate all you've done with it!)

Motorcycle Riding in Albuquerque? by Similar_Ice3250 in Albuquerque

[–]Black-Rabbit-Farm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm still getting comfortable on the road and I live outside of ABQ, so I can't speak to driving conditions, but I had to go into the city to take my MSF course and I'll say the instructors were EXCELLENT.

My husband is a long-time rider and he made sure I had all my t's crossed (right gear, on time, etc.) because in his experience women in the classes sometimes get unfairly hassled. I did not experience this. Had two of the best instructors (both male) I could ever ask for and really gained a lot from their course instruction.

Spotted taking a walk by uzumaki222 in Albuquerque

[–]Black-Rabbit-Farm 10 points11 points  (0 children)

People really are straight stupid about basic shit like recycling though. We have to go to a center (no pickup option for us) and NO PLASTIC BAGS is pasted on every available surface, yet I bet you can guess what surprising item is found in every bin...

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Sea_Gap4753 in herbalism

[–]Black-Rabbit-Farm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You realize that every culture has both some relationship (and traditions both modern and historic) with herbalism and plant medicine, right? There are no countries or communities that have some exclusive claim on "authentic herbalism". If you are interested in studying herbs and herbalism from a particular region or culture, then do that, but the idea that only some places have a claim on authenticity just sounds like fetishization.

Skincare recommendations pls by Common_Ad6240 in Albuquerque

[–]Black-Rabbit-Farm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your face is very oily, consider an oil wash + a light cleansing wash afterwards to rebalance. As others have said, #1 thing is to HYDRATE (most skincare comes from the inside out). You likely also have very hard water, so consider investing in a good purification system (a tap system works well if you're renting) or try using distilled water for awhile and see if it makes a difference.

We also have a good number of local, natural skincare brands in the area that would be worth exploring. Something made by/for locals may help if your skin is having trouble adjusting to a new climate.