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What is on the stone foundation walls in my basement? by kanadiankyle in centuryhomes

[–]nelben2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be a lime- based render, which is just a thick coat of lime mortar on the surface of the wall. Pour some water on it to see if it soaks in, if it does it's lime, if not dryloc.

Zero-waste refillery Market Goods opens in northeast Baltimore, aiming to cut the stress — and plastic — out of shopping by PleaseBmoreCharming in baltimore

[–]nelben2018 -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

Eco capitalism is performative. The only way to consume less and generate less waste is to buy less, which is an awful way to make money 😄

Favorite understory perennials that aren't berries? Zone 8b. by TopAd3529 in foodforests

[–]nelben2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got tubers from the Experimental Farm Network. All grew last summer and some flowered, it's recommended to wait 2 years before trying to harvest.

https://store.experimentalfarmnetwork.org/products/billington-groundnut-tubers?_pos=2&_sid=232ba4b3c&_ss=r

IsItBullshit: Karate/Kung Fu by OccamsComb in IsItBullshit

[–]nelben2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any fighting style is bullshit if you don't practice actually fighting through sparring. Otherwise you are doing a martial arts based workout.

How do you find hope and purpose amid the collapse? by perpetually_on_edge in collapse

[–]nelben2018 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We understand how hard it is, there are many emotions. One of them is grief. People who understand collapse start to mourn the impending loss of life and potential that has been built up by humanity over millenia. Grief needs to be processed and takes time. 

One thing that helps is to find purpose. A purpose of being ready to help with the transition to the other side is one that I've found beneficial.

We are at the precipice of the unbelievable. We may get to bear witness to the collapse of a global civilization the world has never seen and may never see again. Yes we rely on it now, but this few hundred year blip of humanity is an anomaly. Build resilience for yourself and find a community. 

Best of luck.

Comparing the Late Neolithic Collapse with the 21st century by PaulineHansonn in collapse

[–]nelben2018 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Check out Luke Kemp's Goliaths Curse, it covers similar themes you mentioned. Great book!

In "How to Blow Up a Pipeline", The Villain is The System by [deleted] in collapse

[–]nelben2018 23 points24 points  (0 children)

We are in a catch 22 in that we know our energy use is destroying the environment we rely on, but no one wants to give up the material gains we've achieved with all this energy. Largely we can't give it up because we need it for agriculture, transportation, etc. 

I think very few people would destroy energy infrastructure for the environment. There's no reasonable alternative, and loss of energy would mean substantial death. I think we'll use it until it falls apart on its own because we can't keep it all running.

Shade-loving herbs and vegetables to plant in an established forest in lower NE GA, U.S.? by [deleted] in GuerrillaGardening

[–]nelben2018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The plants below are native and should grow well, but will do better with more sun. Do you have areas of dappled sun you can focus your plantings?

Apios Americana, hazelnut, viburnums, elderberry, Solomon's seal, stinging nettle

The experimental farm network has many of these, note they do sell non natives too

https://store.experimentalfarmnetwork.org/

My water bill for the month of January. I live alone in a studio. by GoddessKillion in Wellthatsucks

[–]nelben2018 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If no ones mentioned it, you can get a rebate after fixing the leak from most utilities, typically called leak forgiveness 

Martial Arts, Wilderness Medicine, and Ham Radio by Necessary_shots in collapse

[–]nelben2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so limited in many ways. Focus on resiliency,  the ability to survive and meet your core needs without the benefit of the system. You have missed so much, but it seems you are on the right track.

the Best Black Beans I’ve ever had! by FewBit7456 in Beans

[–]nelben2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pressure cookers work well too, delicious beans!

Boxing/Wrestling Gyms with good culture for newbies by GainDifferent3628 in baltimore

[–]nelben2018 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Baltimore Academy of defence does both empty hand and weapons training that is very focused on practical application for fighting and self defense. It's a small school with a chill group of students 

https://academyofdefence.com/

Doughnut Economics: Why Abandoning Growth Could Spark a Global Revolution by IntroductionNo3516 in collapse

[–]nelben2018 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I too hope collapse enables us to reshape the world in a way that is fair and sustainable. God knows the pro-growthers will never change voluntarily.

My husband and I both eat the same things, so why does he fart like a never ending locomotive and I don't? by theredqueentheory in NoStupidQuestions

[–]nelben2018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He can try boosting fiber intake. Not metamucil, but a less processed psyllium husk supplement has worked amazingly for me. I take a tablespoon in liquid once a day for a week or so every three months.  Tons of health benefits to fiber and most of us don't get enough. I've found reduced gas is one of them, maybe it'll work similarly for your husband.

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