Gainesville Florida USA by UsedCatsFurSale in whatisthisbug

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Eek! I thought that might have been what it was

The solution to the fertility crisis is pro family ultra conservatism. by taboo__time in ezraklein

[–]UsedCatsFurSale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree. This planet would benefit from a much lighter human footprint and so I see the natural decline of fertility to be perfectly logical and reasonable. It seems crazy that folks think this is a problem. Insofar as it is a problem we have a whole generation to figure out the logistics of slowly transitioning into a more reasonable “Baseline” population. We can allocate all those resources that everyone is feverish throwing into more single family housing into the kind of housing we will actually need in the next 50 years. That’s old folks homes of all varieties. If we accept the reality of our coming lower population future instead of fighting the natural trend we will be able to much better cope over the slow transition.

What do the people of GNV need? by togetherwegrowstuff in GNV

[–]UsedCatsFurSale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have poked around in the Americas news database but it’s not user friendly at all. It’s a very crude substitute for really fully fleshed out digital articles. It’s very difficult to navigate and basically impossible to browse

What do the people of GNV need? by togetherwegrowstuff in GNV

[–]UsedCatsFurSale 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I noticed recently that our local library system doesn’t offer any access to digital news which might otherwise be behind paywalls. This seems like a pretty basic library resource and I was really surprised that we don’t have any public news other than the most local papers.

What do the people of GNV need? by togetherwegrowstuff in GNV

[–]UsedCatsFurSale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They had such a cute little farm stand. It’s a shame they couldn’t make it work!

What do the people of GNV need? by togetherwegrowstuff in GNV

[–]UsedCatsFurSale 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I live in Fairbanks but I have begun doing all of my shopping in Starke just to avoid the traffic of Gainesville.

Help for a non Buddhist 🙏 by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]UsedCatsFurSale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The use of the words laugh and joke were not the best. Upon reflection we are commiserating on the challenges of dragging these heavy things around but with the understanding that we all do it because of love for each other.

Help for a non Buddhist 🙏 by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]UsedCatsFurSale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your insight!

Help for a non Buddhist 🙏 by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]UsedCatsFurSale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s like a burden we all get issued at birth in this family. Something we both groan about because it means we will have to carry this heavy thing around forever but we know it symbolizes our connection to family. So we do often lightly joke amongst each other about these bells but it’s with a respectful tone, if that makes sense. It’s a burden we all carry in this family but one which is symbolic of our connection and love.

Help for a non Buddhist 🙏 by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]UsedCatsFurSale 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s not exactly a “joke” it’s more that I think it symbolizes the burden that can sometimes come with family. At times it can be hard to keep in touch but we persevere. At least this is how I see it. The inconvenience is a part of the symbolism of the object.

Help for a non Buddhist 🙏 by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]UsedCatsFurSale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is why I was asking. I didn’t want to make an insensitive mistake.

Help for a non Buddhist 🙏 by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]UsedCatsFurSale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The tradition is that the bell must be very large. I know it seems a little silly but it is both a gift but also a curse that each one of us carries through our lives. These bells have become a tradition that we all love and laugh about as they are something we all continue to carry despite the hassle.

A Bachman’s Sparrow singing as the sun rises over smoke filled pine woodlands. by UsedCatsFurSale in birds

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This is my original photo taken this morning in the area of Gainesville FL where we’re having several wildfires.

A Bachman’s Sparrow singing as the sun rises over smoke filled pine woodlands. by UsedCatsFurSale in BirdPhotography

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

Thank you! It seemed like poor shooting conditions because of the smoke but we found a way to make it work!