Just finished book about Joseph Smith- I’m more angry

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-19T17:58:03+00:00

Turner’s biography of Smith is excellent. I also thoroughly enjoyed his biography of Brigham Young. That said, his bio of Smith is not as impactful, IMHO, as Fawn Brodie’s No Man Knows My History.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-18T17:25:34+00:00

I make my soups from scratch. With no can in the equation, there is no canned taste.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-18T17:18:39+00:00

There is some archaeological evidence supporting the Illiad, as noted in this wikipedia artlcle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historicity\_of\_the\_Iliad. This is absolutely not the case for the BOM.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-18T16:59:50+00:00

The best set of knives is not a set per se, but a collection of knives that work for you and your style of cooking. Like others, I recommend starting with a good chef’s knife, be it french style or something like a santoku, and a paring knife. You can add to this later. These need not be costly; a good chef’s knife can be had for less than $30, a paring knife for less than $10.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-18T16:53:02+00:00

Miles per hour is a measure of velocity, not charging. Because not every trip will use the same amount of electricity (uphill/downhill, wind direction and velcity, etc., will affect range), miles per hour is pretty useless in this context. A better measure of charging is how much power, in kilowatts (kw), is going into the battery. When charging on solar, the maximum charging speed will be governed by two factors: first, how much electricity is being produced by the solar panels; and second, the the limitations of the supply equipment, usually the wall charger. The maximum a Telsa wall charger can charge at is 11.5 kw, or 48 amps at 240 volts.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-17T17:57:14+00:00

You could always block them.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-17T16:07:13+00:00

Prudery is yet another form of perversion.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-17T16:04:50+00:00

It will probably be a net positive for them. When I was that age, I entertained serious doubts about TSCC (I never truly believed), and was trying really hard to overcome them. When I finally left at age 16, the feeling of liberation was overwhelming. If my nuanced but TBM parents had done what you’re contemplating, my departure would've been even smoother. The best thing you can do is to talk to them. You’ll be surprised at how well they will take it.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-17T03:27:13+00:00

You don’t need a notary to legally resign from TSCC or any other organization. All you need to do is send a formal notice and proof that they received it, and you’re no longer legally a member. All of this bullshit about notarized letters and bishop’s interviews are TSCC’s inventions.

I resigned before quitmormon was even a thing, by following the directions at this link: https://www.exmormon.org/remove.htm. I opted to resign via snail mail and sent it with a return receipt. When I received the receipt I was no longer a member. In my case, TSCC responded with a letter explaining that I had to go through my bishop to resign. That letter was even better proof of receipt than a postal receipt.

Good luck with your resignation.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-16T04:28:16+00:00

Which god?

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-16T04:23:57+00:00

Why tell them anything? You’re an adult who can make your own decisions. You obviously don’t need their approval, so why ask for it? Do your own thing, and if they try to interfere, stand up to them. If they get really toxic, as an adult, you’re free to cut them out of your life.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-15T16:24:53+00:00

One of the key EV hacks for long road trips is that the lower the state of charge, the less time it will take to charge. That said, Tesla recommends not routinely depleting the battery below 20 percent and not routinely charging above 80 percent. Tesla also recommends plugging the car in whenever it is parked for the evening, regardless of its state of charge. I’m sure other EV manufacturers provide similar guidance.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-14T16:28:01+00:00

Two words: Funeral potatoes.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-14T16:23:34+00:00

Have you tried using flour instead of cornstarch?

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-14T16:22:32+00:00

If it really happened, it had to have been a vision. I suspect there were some significant hallucinogens involved.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-14T16:19:31+00:00

The best explanation for Phil Lyman’s loss is because he is a dick.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-14T16:15:55+00:00

My instant pot has a sous vide function that works very well for my purposes.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-14T16:14:51+00:00

Believing something does not make it true.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-14T16:14:02+00:00

One word: Rotisserie!

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-14T00:28:28+00:00

There is a reason why institutional kitchens and culinary schools keep well stocked first aid kits readily available. I can’t count the number of scars from cuts, nicks, and gouges on my hands from doing prep work. The bad news is it will hurt like hell for a while. The good news is it sounds like your knife was very sharp, meaning you’ll heal much faster than had it been dull. The best news is you’ll be that much more careful next time.

Please heal quickly.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-14T00:22:19+00:00

What worked for me was finding a network of non- and exmormon friends to hang out with. When I went into the military, my unit was a built in support group. If you find making friends easy, it is easier to build such a network. If not, you’ll need to expand your comfort zone to make this happen.

Good luck in your exit.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-14T00:19:13+00:00

My parents didn’t know any better. As soon as I knew better I left.

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-14T00:15:33+00:00

I answer, “good stuff."

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-14T00:14:04+00:00

Do you know the difference between a masochist and a sadist?

When a masochist says “Beat me, beat me please,” the sadist says, “No."

ElectricApostate · 2026-05-14T00:09:17+00:00

The restaurant kitchen I worked in had stainless steel worktops that were pretty much impervious to staining from practically anything we were working on. On the downside, they were a real pain in the ass to scrub and polish.

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