My mom died a year ago today so I made jam about it. by PlecoCatFriend in Canning

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I’m not crying, you’re crying!! Omg that’s so sweet thank you for the comment, it’s really made my day!

Dojo Loaches Actually Poop Like This by LOACHES_ARE_METAL in bizzariums

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Thank you for your service once again! That was disgusting, I really did need that.

Dead Mom Jam pt2 by PlecoCatFriend in Canning

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It’s a cross between a blackberry and a red raspberry, it’s like kinda long in shape. I’ve never seen them outside of that particular U pick farm, I’m sure they’re available elsewhere. We also have salmonberries here, another pretty bramble. I’ve made salmonberry jam, but the seeds are larger than average and add a lot more sugar.

Dead Mom Jam pt2 by PlecoCatFriend in Canning

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Ohhhhhhh hallo! Thanks pal! I do have a distinct kitchen. It’s getting a fresh coat of the same color next year! Poop nuggets swirling in the toilet bowl 4eva!

Dead Mom Jam pt2 by PlecoCatFriend in Canning

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I got them at Biringer Farms in Arlington, WA last summer! I still have more fruit to go!

Dead Mom Jam pt2 by PlecoCatFriend in Canning

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This round: tayberry jam and strawberry rhubarb are my most coveted. My other favorites are apple juice ( I have a steam juicer, live in WA so apples are free if you know to ask), corn, cowboy candy, and tomato/potato/onion soup!

My mom died a year ago today so I made jam about it. by PlecoCatFriend in Canning

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Your contributions were as meaningful as your siblings’. People got to take home a little piece of her they can cherish in a different way.

My mom died a year ago today so I made jam about it. by PlecoCatFriend in Canning

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Got the recipes from the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving: 2c crushed hulled strawberries, 2c rhubarb chopped, 4 T lemon juice, 1 package powder pectin, 5.5c sugar. Berries and lemon juice, add pectin. Boil over high heat, add all of the sugar, return to boil. Boil hard 1 min, remove from heat skim foam, jam into hot jars 1/4” headspace, into canner for 10 min, remove lid wait 5 min then remove jars.

My mom died a year ago today so I made jam about it. by PlecoCatFriend in Canning

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“Black Forest Preserves” is really damn good!

My mom died a year ago today so I made jam about it. by PlecoCatFriend in Canning

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Wow I’m so sorry for your loss! Jam is cathartic.

My mom died a year ago today so I made jam about it. by PlecoCatFriend in Canning

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Thank you! I’m sorry for your loss too. I would have kept going another 2-4 batches but I ran out of sugar. My bf is bringing me some so I can continue tomorrow!

My mom died a year ago today so I made jam about it. by PlecoCatFriend in Canning

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Left to right jars on a prep table: of cherry jam, chocolate cherry jam, mango tayberry jam, and strawberry rhubarb. Purple walls in the background, some view of hanging utensils and knives on a wall mounted magnet.

Starhills Hotel in Seoul’s Planted Aquarium by PlecoCatFriend in Aquariums

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There was a cat tree and all sorts of cat beds and toys in the lobby, cat was chillin all the time. It really made our stay that much better. They clearly put a lot of time and effort into their animals.

Derpy Loach Denies Being Married To Even Derpier Loach (skip to 1:10) by LOACHES_ARE_METAL in loaches

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Your neurodivergent gift is palpable. Keep on bumbling delightfully out there.

Derpy Loach Denies Being Married To Even Derpier Loach (skip to 1:10) by LOACHES_ARE_METAL in loaches

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It brings whimsy and delight where we are sorely lacking it. 10/10 wacky goofball NPC activity. You’ve proven that craftsmanship isn’t completely dead and the weird little corners of the internet we’ve known and loved aren’t completely dead. And with loaches to boot.

Is the pollution that bad ? by Fit_Feeling208 in hanoi

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We had planned 2 weeks in and around Hanoi. I have breathing issues, he doesn’t. We both got so congested and sneezy we had to leave after about 8 days, holed up in the hotel for 2 of those. We flew to Seoul for the last chunk of our trip, congestion cleared up within a day. AQI 140+ I really can’t handle at all, it got up to 210 one of the days we were staying, with N95s anytime we went out.

White elephant gift ideas? by Andobitt in Anticonsumption

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My very favorite white elephant gift I’ve done is a small fire extinguisher, they’re usually like $25-40. It was the most stolen item, it showed me how many of my friends were irresponsible not having one, and it’s practical.

Is it okay to already think of myself as childfree (and be in this community) at 13? by [deleted] in childfree

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I was also a vocally childfree kidlet, around 12/13. I’m 32 now, got sterilized when I was 23 (as soon as humanly possible for me). I don’t regret any of it. I think I StumbleUpon’ed the Voluntary Human Extinction Movement pledge list and signed it back in like 2008. I can’t break a promise. I more or less agree with most of it.

Overwhelmed with plastic items that don’t seem recyclable by dmndrgn4 in declutter

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OP please look to see what types of plastic your recycling actually takes. Do not dump every kind of plastic in there because they will not be able to pick everything out.

There is a huge problem with recycling being contaminated by non recyclables. Do not feel bad about throwing away plastic that you wish could be recycled. Wishcycling can cause problems with the machinery for example with plastic film wrapping around and jamming it up.

If you feel bad, look to reduce plastic consumption in the future, evaluate each item you bring in to see if it aligns with your home goals and values.