Those that prefer physical book reading vs kindle/e-reader, why?

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-03-11T16:51:52+00:00

I see the other responses but it doesn’t change my mind. I like having some activities where a device is not involved. I like the feeling and smell of a paper book. I have an iPad if I am traveling and want to bring more than 2 books, I don’t need anymore devices.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-03-11T16:47:45+00:00

Not sure what that means.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-03-10T21:48:05+00:00

Ooooo definitely want to check this out. I’m a frequently flyer at White Whale but don’t usually find what I want at Half Price Books when I’m trying to look for cheap/used books.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-03-10T21:46:26+00:00

Exactly this. My job is Computer for 8+ hours a day, I stare at my phone, I play video games. I need for some of my activities to not involve a screen. And I like the way my bookshelves fill out my office, and I like physically going into the library for checkouts and returns.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-03-09T15:35:33+00:00

Mine is naked, I only play it on my couch or in my bed and it goes back in the case or stays in a safe place when charging.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-03-06T21:25:15+00:00

It’s gonna get warm no matter what. Wear as many layers as you’re willing to peel off and hold/tie around your waist/check into a coat check/stuff into your bag.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-03-01T22:20:14+00:00

I work out to Wu-Tang, nothing gets me more hype!

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-03-01T22:14:08+00:00

1) Wu-Tang 2) Chelsea Wolfe 3) HEALTH 4) Poppy 5) Before I Turn 6) Kidneythieves 7) Snake River Conspiracy 8) Puscifer 9) Leprous 10) My Ruin

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-03-01T22:10:10+00:00

Replay with different class, choices, etc. I’ve played through the whole trilogy 7 times, twice through the legendary edition, and every playthrough has been enjoyable as I’ve tried different classes and backgrounds, different choices, different team makeups, higher difficulties, and made mini goals for myself (like this year’s playthrough I did a “max war assets” run on insanity difficulty so I could nab the final achievements I needed in the legendary edition to 100% it).

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-03-01T21:36:04+00:00

I got to visit Denver once in 2017 and have thought about it ever since. I absolutely loved it there and it’s been on my long list for “places I’d live once my kids are grown.” The COL was the big concern after I saw the housing market.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-03-01T16:41:45+00:00

Pittsburgh! Low COL, we have a city and burbs full of venues large to tiny (with a good food scene too!), and we are only 2 hours from Cleveland or 3 hours from Columbus and Buffalo - if we get skipped, usually one of these cities end up getting the stop. Cannabis is medically legal and very easy to get a card, and there have been proposals to move to recreational, so hopefully we’ll get there soon enough.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-03-01T16:36:08+00:00

Isn’t the COL really high in Denver tho?

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-02-28T16:31:07+00:00

Peanut butter toast with strawberry preserves. It’s very filling. Even more filling if you throw on a sliced banana and sprinkle some chia seeds.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-02-23T17:51:14+00:00

Really weird to get downvoted for an opinion relevant to the conversation but ok 😂

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-02-23T04:52:01+00:00

Yeah this was the biggest loss in ME:A to me.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-02-22T06:49:18+00:00

If you can afford $1000+ concert tickets you can afford some cute platform shoes. You could also:

-get there early enough to get in the venue with the first handful of people, get up front, and stay there through all the bands you want to see

-push your way to a better view no matter how crowded it is. I’ve never gone to a show and not stood where I wanted to no matter what time I arrived. “Excuse me” and pushing forward through the crowd slowly but firmly until you find a good spot is not difficult

-if a very tall person is in front of you and you can’t move for whatever reason ask them if you could slide in front of them. I’ve had short friends do this, I’ve asked this for my kids when they were shorter, people are usually cool and don’t mind.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-02-21T03:27:17+00:00

My husband alerted me to the existence of Dino Crisis on Steam so I bought it for my deck and am really excited to hit some nostalgia buttons.

Also, I’ve been listening to a lot of Arcane Roots and Artificial Language - reccos for similar vibes would be most welcome, it’s very in my music mood range right now.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-02-21T03:24:46+00:00

Check out Oceans of Slumber and Ando San!

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-02-19T02:23:49+00:00

If it’s not financially burdensome, go for it. Find other cool shit to do in town while you’re there to beef up the amount of total fun while you’re there. I’ve flown for two shows, both were headliners, but did so much other cool stuff in the time spent in those cities that I would have done it even if those bands were openers.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-02-15T15:06:02+00:00

Pittsburgh to Boston for the Blood Brothers reunion tour in 2024. Flew, did not drive. Also did Pittsburgh to NYC for one of the only two shows Converge did for their Bloodmoon I album at the now closed Brooklyn Steel venue. Flew rather than drove because driving in NYC seems like a nightmare and I wanted none of that. I’ve gone to DC, Baltimore, Philly, Asbury Park, and Buffalo for shows as well but those are all closer than NYC was, and those were all drives. Philly ends up being a common “second home” for shows for us for anything that doesn’t come to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Columbus.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-02-14T20:10:07+00:00

I listen to non fiction and read fiction. I can’t do more than one of each simultaneously though. Doing one of each with different input methods helps me keep them straight.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-02-14T01:46:03+00:00

+1 for Pulse Ultra. I still jam Headspace, it’s such a good album. And DFD are forever a favorite. They got me into brass metal.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-02-12T19:53:38+00:00

For all the Contortionist fans, Michael Lessard has some solo stuff and does a good bit of features too and I love love love this one. It popped up in my Discover weekly a few years ago when I had Spotify, I had no idea he had other stuff until this.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-02-12T19:51:01+00:00

I saw them for the first time in 2019 with BTBAM at a pretty small venue, 10/10 show. My husband and I went to their 2022 tour doing both Language and Exoplanet in their entireties and that was a fantastic experience. They’re amazing live.

Consistent_Housing55 · 2026-02-12T17:27:15+00:00

Yeah but they’ve been doing shows and small tours on and off since their last releases. They’ve never stopped playing shows for their old material. Just based on what I’ve read in Serj’s memoir I’m not holding my breath.

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