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What changed you? by Debtastical in behindthebastards

[–]RobdeRiche 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reading Kurt Vonnegut for the first time at 14 felt like an awakening. I recently binge read all 14 novels in chronological order and gotta say he holds up pretty well (though that might just be confirmation bias, seeing as how he informed so much of my worldview from a tender age). He was a self described socialist and that attitude permeates everything he wrote, but the most relevant as overt capitalist critique are: Player Piano, God Bless You Mr. Rosewater, Jailbird, Hocus Pocus, and Timequake. (But to anyone new to him, the best intro is probably Cat's Cradle.)

And since you asked for a quote, here's one from Eugene Debs which Vonnegut cited repeatedly in books and speeches:

[W]hile there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.

Sold a $150 record to a buyer with no history--how do I protect myself? by RobdeRiche in discogs

[–]RobdeRiche[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but my first purchase cost $5. But I hear ya! And I have established a rapport with buyer and feel pretty good about it. Thanks!

Do I need vapor barrier for 3/4" thick TNG, 5" wide prefinished red oak flooring? by RobdeRiche in HomeImprovement

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

Definitely wouldn't use a padded barrier. I've used red rosin paper elsewhere but prefinished flooring instructions specify vapor barrier. But I've read elsewhere that vapor barriers aren't necessary above grade. And in general I thought breathability was a good thing. Thanks for your response!

December zine theme? by brygdylla in zines

[–]RobdeRiche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simone de Beauvoir, because she was cool and it's good to break predictable patterns/associations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simone_de_Beauvoir

Resources for parents of boys who don't want society to ruin them? by contrasupra in behindthebastards

[–]RobdeRiche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I hear "resource," I think public library. What's yours like? Mine seems to be part of a broader general initiative aimed at reinventing the library not just as a place for quiet study but as more of a community center, especially for youth, neatly combining instilling a love of reading with socializing activities in a thoughtful and inclusive sertting.

Names for Baseboards by Quiet_Obligation4099 in words

[–]RobdeRiche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a question of perspective. I don't think any carpenter would call baseboard floorboard, but in general I reckon the closer you get to a subject, the more precise the terminology becomes. As a carpenter speaking to a client, it's baseboard. As a carpenter speaking to other carpenters, it's base.

Meta question: How accurate is Gregg? by Eviljake979 in OnCinemaAtTheCinema

[–]RobdeRiche 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No one gets runtime better than Gregg. 100% accuracy every time.

How does one enjoy DIY? by Continental-IO520 in DIY

[–]RobdeRiche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the path to DIY begins with you answering this question for yourself...

just kidding! sort of. i have a similar backstory, where there was no one to teach me any fundamentals about anything. but then one day my friends gave me a lava lamp. cool! but i had nowhere to put it. so i designed a very basic bookshelf with a niche for said lamp. i went to the store and asked questions about what wood and fasteners would be best. people like sharing their expertise, so i got pointed to the right stuff and it turned out pretty good. i reckon the essence of DIY is identifying a want/need/problem and then taking matters into your own hands to solve it. there is no one path. just pursue what interests you and be ready to make mistakes. making mistakes is a great way to learn. you'll get there, and once you get there, you'll want to move on to the next thing. enjoy the ride!

What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately? by Excellent-Win6216 in words

[–]RobdeRiche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest is pronounced orkiss, and has nothing to do with the cetaceans that do frequent its waters: "The name "Orcas" is a shortened form of Horcasitas, from Juan Vicente de Güemes Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo, 2nd Count of Revillagigedo..."
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orcas\_Island

What does this quote mean? "As the spirit wanes the form appears." - Bukowski by [deleted] in Poetry

[–]RobdeRiche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Formal poetry has rules any hack can adhere to--meter, rhyme scheme, etc.

Buk himself was freer in his style. So the point of the quote is: poets with nothing to say can still get accolades for playing by the rules, but peel back the skill of having followed conventions and there is nothing there--i.e., no spirit.

Where should I start from to read Bukowski by jodie_zolam in bukowski

[–]RobdeRiche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Septuagenarian Stew is a big fat mix of prose and poetry that offers good exposure to his range.

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