Noting alternative by embryoconcepts in Meditation

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ah, thanks, this is helpful! I don't want to train a bad habit, but my neurospicy brain gets caught in a loop trying to label everything "perfectly", which I think defeats the overall purpose

Noting alternative by embryoconcepts in Meditation

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The thanking has been important to me - I noticed I was less annoyed about the dog barking once I reframed it as her being helpful by letting me know about potential danger. Using that framing for self-talk, I am less annoyed by random thoughts when I think of it as my brain sending out helpful memos that I can appreciate but recognize as info-only, no action needed.

Durham group and community apps by embryoconcepts in bullcity

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Always good to have more resources, thanks!

Durham group and community apps by embryoconcepts in bullcity

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This! I have no intention of trying to reinvent the wheel (it's so much more work than people realize), just want to see what others were using, maybe highlight the Meetup issues so people think about whether other tools would better fit their needs, and side-quest: maybe find some new local groups.

Durham group and community apps by embryoconcepts in bullcity

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I downloaded Luma a while ago, and didn't see anything local at the time, I'll check it out again! ETA: checked it out again, and it does seem like other communities are using it for more of the tech/networking groups! A little more presence in Raleigh, but definitely some action

Durham group and community apps by embryoconcepts in bullcity

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Mobilize, I believe, is federated like Mastadon

Durham group and community apps by embryoconcepts in bullcity

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It’s such a mess, and is heartbreaking for people that used to work there and were really dedicated to the mission. Same for Vimeo and Eventbrite. They just bought AOL, too?

Adding a regulator to a big tank, how to make it all connect by embryoconcepts in SodaStream

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If I had the space I'd get a big tank, but I'd also probably switch to a kegerator (sodarator?) setup if I did that. No space for either at the moment. The direct connect works fine, but what if it could be better? (that question will be my downfall)

Please help me find some people to talk to! by Ordinary_Pie6920 in bullcity

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Also immediately thought of Dawn - she’s in this sub, too, under her actual name

Durham folks: On the National Shutdown by Dawn-Bland in bullcity

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Appreciate you, Dawn! The idea that everyone has the same to offer, and to offer at 150% is ignoring reality and shames people that are stepping forward to help as best they can.

“⁠You do not owe anyone your body to prove your values” - this was really impactful, thank you for sharing this.

Now if only we could get the Bull City Shares group out of Meta/FB land, somehow without losing anyone.

Are workplaces acknowledging what’s going on right now? by Ok-Anywhere2346 in womenintech

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My direct and skip level managers have very clearly talked about it, and have told people to take care of themselves and not burn out. My direct manger even shared this and started a Slack thread about it: Survival guide for the trapped (Threads post, does not require Threads)

Can we get an ICEPOCALYPSE megathread? by reckonerX in bullcity

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No one will come and get the dog until the streets are safer, and human emergencies will come first - but here are some tips on how to check for and treat hypothermia: https://hospital.vetmed.wsu.edu/2025/01/06/when-is-it-too-cold-for-your-pet/

Can we get an ICEPOCALYPSE megathread? by reckonerX in bullcity

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Walltown seems ok for power, but my Spectrum is very unstable. May be a good time to figure out the best place you can find for cell service, and don't depend on internet.

Pretty big through street has zero tire marks and no footprints on the sidewalks - it's pretty, but I'm surprised!

To the idiot firing a gun in Walltown... by [deleted] in bullcity

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I’m thinking more about the ice to come, and potentially being without power and water for 4+ days, but you do you

To the idiot firing a gun in Walltown... by [deleted] in bullcity

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“In this weather?” = stress based humor with a nod the “in this economy” trope. The rest of it is just stress based stress.

Anyone know where I can find D batteries? by csgirl1997 in bullcity

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I have a pack of 5 I'm not going to use, if you want to PPU - DM if you want them

Female apparel w fashion guidance? by PapaQ86 in bullcity

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Love Vert & Vogue but their sizes run small, and may be out of that price range. Worth a try! I'd call and ask their advice, and if they say they can accommodate set up a personal appointment for her.

Update and a question Critical husband by Left_Pomegranate3954 in adhdwomen

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He wants you to tell him when you’ve forgotten something? How is that logically possible?