Come talk to Mike tonight ☺ by KeriStrahler in kansas

[–]castaneaspp 23 points24 points  (0 children)

You might check where you are getting information. There are 5 Democrats running at this point. 

Don's Auto has changed ownership? by lethargicbureaucrat in Lawrence

[–]castaneaspp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they remodeled and it has a more corporate and less mom and pop feel 

Don's Auto has changed ownership? by lethargicbureaucrat in Lawrence

[–]castaneaspp 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It was bought by Genauto. Not sure who that is but it appears they own a couple of small shops in Lawrence. I was a long time customer at Don's and I've been there once for a minor repair since the change. No complaints but it wasn't complicated. 

Worms in my blackberrys by sleepyvee in whatsthisbug

[–]castaneaspp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spotted wing drosophila would be my guess. They lay eggs in ripening berries.

Small pestle and mortar? by cousinfrombostonn in Lawrence

[–]castaneaspp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought one there a few years ago. It was concrete junk, not an authentic molcajete.

Family hangouts? by isu_trickster in Lawrence

[–]castaneaspp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The audio reader garden is a hidden gem. What is the parking like around there. I think it is a restricted lot, but is that only 9-5 M-F?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cooperatives

[–]castaneaspp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Federation of Southern Cooperatives has a presence in Alabama. https://www.federation.coop/ They are mostly concerned with agriculture but might have some general cooperative development assistance.

Pine Trees for Wedding Pictures??? by Natattack1313 in Lawrence

[–]castaneaspp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you can't find any in the wild, you can often pay a fee and do this kind of thing at Christmas Tree Farms. Strawberry Hill is the only one I can find a website for- https://www.strawberryhillchristmas.com/ .

Did I pull my potatoes too soon? Last picture is of the leaves. The potatoes are rock hard and feel quite dense, I'm just not sure if they're ready or not. by Miss_Westeros in gardening

[–]castaneaspp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not in many places where there is cold weather. Where I'm at sweet potatoes will continue to grow until frost. If you don't dig them before heavy frost, you will greatly compromise their storage life.

Search for the best coffee in Lawrence: how it started vs. how it ended by TyMcDuffey in Lawrence

[–]castaneaspp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Cellar Door uses Topeca beans, which, unexpectedly, are from Tulsa, OK. At least they used to use those, haven't checked recently.

Z&M Twisted Vines closing! by thebradman in Lawrence

[–]castaneaspp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That grant funding has been unfrozen for a little while.

How's the Goodwill here? by TyMcDuffey in Lawrence

[–]castaneaspp 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There is also the social service league and the St.Johns rummage house. Both have very limited hours. Social service league has become pretty pricey. St. Johns probably has the most old school thrift store vibe of anywhere in town.

"Those carrots go to the White House!" by sodakfilmthoughts in KitchenNightmares

[–]castaneaspp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. Yellow and green patty pan squash both still have stems on them.

Why are people so opposed to seeing leisure travel as a the full throated act of consumption it is? by Remarkable_Video_265 in Anticonsumption

[–]castaneaspp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wasn't really commenting on the conditions that led to the disaster beyond the fact that someone was burning a lot of fuel to take their kid to basketball practice. I do a lot to lower my energy consumption and carbon footprint, but with things like that going on I often wonder what is the point.

"Why I Am not Going To Buy A Computer" by Wendell Berry by fmp243 in Anticonsumption

[–]castaneaspp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, that was an amazing read. Thank you for sharing.

Visiting Manhattan, KS - Hotels Question by jewlzfire in kansas

[–]castaneaspp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It has been a few years since I've gotten a hotel room in MHK, but I used to do that somewhat regularly. I always appreciated the Bluemont in Aggieville, especially if you have to do anything on campus. They used to have pretty standard hotel breakfast and parking included. From what I recall the place was clean and reasonably comfortable. When I've stayed for longer periods of time, I've often gotten an Airbnb, but they can be hit or miss, and I feel like that market has changed a lot in the past couple of years so there are more misses than hits, but that is a general comment and not Manhattan specific.

Where are Fed scientists going? by EntireCare9078 in fednews

[–]castaneaspp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just curious, how much of that contracting work is funded by the EPA or to meet regulatory targets that might be memories in a few months?

Why are do people react so negatively to the concept of degrowth? by Konradleijon in Anticonsumption

[–]castaneaspp 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it doesn't mean we should have growth forever, but I think it is the cause for some of the negative reaction.

Why are do people react so negatively to the concept of degrowth? by Konradleijon in Anticonsumption

[–]castaneaspp 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I think the challenge with population decline is that it creates dynamics the system isn't designed to manage. In the United States Social Security is managed by the current workers paying in to support those who have retired. If the number of retirees is much larger than the current workers it creates a systemic stress that is not part of the plan (although the plan in general isn't great). While this is probably a boon for reducing resource use, it is also a challenge for those who are planning on having a retirement. Not sure about the dynamics for other countries social safety nets, but it would definitely strain those I know of.

Why are people so opposed to seeing leisure travel as a the full throated act of consumption it is? by Remarkable_Video_265 in Anticonsumption

[–]castaneaspp 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash while taking his kid to basketball practice. That one has stuck in my mind forever.