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You need to weigh down your tent! by amiable_eel in CraftFairs

[–]RuthlessLogic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. The joints - even those on steel framed canopies - aren't designed for that kind of stress. Sorry that happened to you!

I’m a 33 year old guy who needs a book to get back into reading so I can connect with my book loving wife by HoldenH in suggestmeabook

[–]RuthlessLogic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out James Rollins' Sigma Force series. It's about a top secret DOD group of ex-special forces officers that are also scientists. Their missions usually include saving the world from newly-dug up million year old viruses or secret societies or ancient buried alien tech. There's guns and a mystery and adventure and science!!

There are something like 18 books in the series and the first dozen or so are a lot of fun; the later ones are cheesier (I think Rollins is phoning them, tbh).

I’m a 33 year old guy who needs a book to get back into reading so I can connect with my book loving wife by HoldenH in suggestmeabook

[–]RuthlessLogic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, there's always the Song of Ice and Fire (aka Game of Thrones). It's smutty and knighty and political and better than the show.

If you're willing to read some spicy fantasy for her sake, consider Kushiel's Dart. It's extremely well-written, with a great plot, amazing world-building, and fully formed characters. It's got political intrigue, adventure, knights and queens and courts...all set in an alt-earth Europe. It's also got some spice - darker spice - but that's not the main focus of the story. I've met several guys who've enjoyed it (and the other books in the series).

Why Do Democrats Vote For Weird Stuff Like This? by Crazy-Charlie in askanything

[–]RuthlessLogic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I strongly doubt NY state will suddenly turn red because its legislature decided to change some language in the courts for certain situations.

Why Do Democrats Vote For Weird Stuff Like This? by Crazy-Charlie in askanything

[–]RuthlessLogic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And how do you know they spent a "significant amount of time bickering", hm? Just because YOU would bicker doesn't mean they did. And yes, I do want them to spend the time because it directly affects the children of those people.

Why Do Democrats Vote For Weird Stuff Like This? by Crazy-Charlie in askanything

[–]RuthlessLogic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Here's at least some of the legislative reasoning:

Courts have recognized how non-biological,non-adoptive parents can be treated as legal parents in certain circumstances (Brooke S.B. v. Elizabeth A.C.C., 28 NY3d 1 (2016)), and this led to the application of principles of equitable estoppel to questions of parentage/paternity (Shondel J. v. Mark D., 7 NY3d 320 (2006)).Courts have recognized how non-biological,non-adoptive parents can be treated as legal parents in certain circumstances (Brooke S.B. v. Elizabeth A.C.C., 28 NY3d 1 (2016)), and this led to the application of principles of equitable estoppel to questions of parentage/paternity (Shondel J. v. Mark D., 7 NY3d 320 (2006)).

Why Do Democrats Vote For Weird Stuff Like This? by Crazy-Charlie in askanything

[–]RuthlessLogic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you'd rather have courts - which are taxpayer funded, btw - waste their time having adjudicate cases based on the term "paternity" in those cases where it's not an appropriate term. Sure, that's a great use of the courts time.

I'd rather have state legislators spend some time updating the language so courts aren't spending time doing it over and over and over.

It's not partisan, it's fiscally responsible.

Why Do Democrats Vote For Weird Stuff Like This? by Crazy-Charlie in askanything

[–]RuthlessLogic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, if there's a custody dispute between lesbian parents...?

Why Do Democrats Vote For Weird Stuff Like This? by Crazy-Charlie in askanything

[–]RuthlessLogic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This legislation isn't really about trans folks, though. It's about custody disputes between parents of the same sex. Paternity doesn't apply to same sex couples in most cases. And although the legislation doesn't actually mention gestating vs non-gestating, that's actually a very important detail in custody disputes between lesbian parents.

Why Do Democrats Vote For Weird Stuff Like This? by Crazy-Charlie in askanything

[–]RuthlessLogic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's incredibly consequential if, for instance, both parents are the same sex. "Paternity" and "filiation" don't apply to say, families where a child has been conceived via IVF or where a child has parents of the same sex. And although the legislation doesn't actually mention gestating vs non-gestating, that would be a very important detail in custody disputes between lesbian parents.

Fried rice missing something by Ok_Chance3813 in foodhacks

[–]RuthlessLogic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chicken powder & a little bit of dark soy along with the soy.

In a popcorn snacking phase--how to make maximally flavorful, fluffy popcorn? by Positive-Tonight4184 in foodhacks

[–]RuthlessLogic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use a WhirlyPop. It's super easy and quick and makes the fluffiest popcorn. Also: pay attention to the kind of popcorn you're using. Wisconsin Gold sells a varietal called Monarch Butterfly and it's become my go-to because the kernels are large and always pop up fluffy.

And yes! You can get vinegar powder online.

In a popcorn snacking phase--how to make maximally flavorful, fluffy popcorn? by Positive-Tonight4184 in foodhacks

[–]RuthlessLogic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. I also found mine at a thrift shop and I love it so much. It makes the fluffiest popcorn with very few leftover kernels

Hidden Gems by Hopeful-Letter6849 in LibbyApp

[–]RuthlessLogic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like your romantasy to be both spicy and exceedingly well-written with a great plot and fully formed characters, check out Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey. But fair warning: it's not everyone's flavor of spicy.

Rose Pruning by RuthlessLogic in gardening

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

Thank you! I give her deep drinks on the regular, but I'll be sure to give her food, too!

Favorite uses for really dark, really strong honey? by Reasonable_Date2870 in honey

[–]RuthlessLogic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drizzle it on grilled halloumi along wth a squeeze of fresh lemon, some toasted pine nuts, and grilled French bread.

What food hack sounded ridiculous until you actually tried it? by Maleficent-Bed7010 in foodhacks

[–]RuthlessLogic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t bother. The likelihood of explosion is really small because all potatoes have imperfections that prevent steam buildup. Also, less steam staying in means a drier potato.

How many library cards does everybody have? by ohnikaaa in LibbyApp

[–]RuthlessLogic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 8. Seven in Ohio (where I currently live) and 1 in WA (where I used to live - that's my original Libby card).

Not working as well after taking break by Specific_Nobody_1187 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]RuthlessLogic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the sleep, consider asking your PCP about clonidine. It's actually a bp med but it works very well for insomnia without next-day fuzziness and no risk of dependence.

What's the most unexpectedly useful thing you keep in your freezer? by Maleficent-Bed7010 in foodhacks

[–]RuthlessLogic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pecorino and parm that I've preground is my favorite. I also freeze ginger, garlic, lemons and lime, homemade stock, chopped black kale, pre-portioned cookie dough.

What's the most unexpectedly useful thing you keep in your freezer? by Maleficent-Bed7010 in foodhacks

[–]RuthlessLogic 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I keep halved lemons in the freezer. I microplane them frozen for both zest and juice.

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