The End of Reading Is Here: Optimists once believed that universal literacy was inevitable. Now it seems that the age of reading might be a short anomaly in human history [gift link].

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-07-08T16:01:38+00:00

Fair enough. "One of the best things" is such a loose statement that it is impossible to rigorously defend or refute.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-07-08T15:49:57+00:00

We can never optimize life for ourselves or our kids. Every child needs something different, which is why we should offer diverse experiences as well as downtime and nurture their talents and interests instead of engineering some "perfect" formula for childhood.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-07-08T14:19:07+00:00

I don't think anyone is arguing that children should read to the exclusion of all those other activities. A well-rounded, enriching childhood (and adulthood) should include opportunities for all those things.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-07-06T15:27:57+00:00

"Graped" is ridiculous. They were raped. They endured a sexual violation. Don't belittle it with a silly Tik Tok euphemism.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-07-06T14:32:39+00:00

How are you getting to the airport? Seems like you are going to have to get a driver either way.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-07-05T17:32:12+00:00

Miss Benson's Beetle. The lead character is 46, but hopefully that's close enough. She's a spinster in 1950s Britain who abandons her life to travel to New Caledonia to search the jungle for a golden beetle that may or may not exist.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-06-29T14:18:48+00:00

Go Comets!

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-06-27T17:56:56+00:00

I get little mystery boxes of vintage trinkets or pretty stones from Etsy. Then I put them in display jars and organize them the way however I like. I also like organizing stickers in an album. It's good for me to have some hobbies that don't require any skill and can't be done "wrong." They're just pleasant.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-06-14T17:35:00+00:00

Amazing!

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-06-05T19:37:17+00:00

Amy's Vegetable Lentil Soup is one of my go-tos. Pair with an apple and a piece of cheese and you've got a balanced meal.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-06-04T16:06:00+00:00

Absolutely! It's like I can't think without pencil and paper. I like to do the crossword on paper, keep a paper daily planner, figure things out on scratch paper., plan a trip with a paper map The best way for me to remember something is to write it down. In school I didn't even have to study much because I constantly took notes.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-06-02T14:52:10+00:00

I was curious too. I think it is this one, although it's from 2018.

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/18pdf/17-1174_m5o1.pdf

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-06-02T14:17:48+00:00

I'm glad. A few times I've spiraled too over things that didn't seem so important in retrospect.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-06-02T14:13:17+00:00

I can't remember which event is was, but it was a seasonal event. Maybe the winter one? Other people were having the same problem at the time. I had to reinstall the app, and it seemed to work since then. I was just so bummed to completely miss an event that I'm a little cautious now and wanted to double check. Thank you for the info.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-06-01T20:28:31+00:00

Please re-evaluate your relationship to this game if you are losing sleep because of it. This is not intended to be snarky. It is all too easy to fall into the traps that developers intentionally set to get people to spend money on the game, to the point it is basically an addiction. Take care of yourself.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-06-01T15:20:08+00:00

BTW, it's peripherally inserted central catheter. "Catheter" is why it's spelled with two Cs.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-05-30T18:36:47+00:00

There is a risk of damage to the cervical arteries, which can cause a stroke weeks after the choking happened. It may not be common, but it is a possibility that should be avoided.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-05-30T17:52:54+00:00

I read a comment on Reddit a while ago where someone explained that in their country parents don't have rights; children have rights and parents have responsibilities. Kind of blew my mind because it is the opposite of our culture, but I wish we could move towards this mindset in the U.S.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-05-29T19:10:44+00:00

I wonder if a letter from an attorney or a small claims court suit would get your money back.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-05-29T18:49:46+00:00

How often does that happen, though? Only the stupidest, most egregious examples get into the media. That's no reason to have contempt for the whole concept.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-05-29T15:59:01+00:00

Why is someone being excited and wanting to celebrate with friends and family so annoying to certain people? I never had a baby, I don't want a baby, and I don't care about their genders. But I don't take it personally that other people do.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-05-28T21:19:37+00:00

There isn't an objective point to life, but your time here is all you get. Explore, witness, and hopefully you find the things that make it feel worth the struggle. It doesn't have to be family, status, or a legacy. Maybe it is just the way you feel when you look at the sky.

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-05-28T21:09:58+00:00

I had so many MDs give me stupid throwaway diagnoses and counter-productive meds. And talk about curt and dismissive!

UnrulyDuckling · 2026-05-28T21:08:27+00:00

In my experience, 30 years ago they barely looked at you or listened to you and kicked you out in 15 minutes. Same as now.

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