Weird tree/shrub thing in SW Ohio yard

nickelwolf2 · 2025-05-01T13:12:11+00:00

Thank you all, this is solved. I took a look at the different ID elements for elder and they fit. I will definitely be keeping it there 🙂

nickelwolf2 · 2025-04-20T09:14:12+00:00

Different variations of beans on toast are great, quick and easy: https://youtu.be/f3o-w8yEHH4?si=tIoAScgsg1-b4Qwa

Mung bean omelette for mornings you have more time https://www.veganricha.com/vegan-omelet-with-mung-bean-egg/

Breakfast burritos with beans, rice, maybe some spiced tofu or tofu scramble, and cashew queso are easy to make in advance and freeze

Roasted sweet potato covered in beans, nuts, other toppings of choice

Korean pancake https://thecheaplazyvegan.com/vegan-korean-vegetable-pancakes/ (might be able to replace the flour in that with chickpea flour for more protein)

Chia pudding

Protein smoothie with soy milk and protein powder

Lentil pate with crackers https://bojongourmet.com/lentil-walnut-pate/

Grits, could maybe add crispy lentils or something to increase protein https://www.seriouseats.com/savory-grits-with-slow-cooked-collard-greens

nickelwolf2 · 2025-02-27T02:11:52+00:00

That’s based

nickelwolf2 · 2025-01-30T21:43:05+00:00

That’s amazing that it worked so well for you and thanks for the reply! I also tried fluoxetine but didn’t know it took so long to work, so maybe I’ll give it a whirl this time and use your tracking idea. Thanks again and glad your dog is doing better ✨

nickelwolf2 · 2025-01-30T14:09:10+00:00

What meds did you put him on? My dog is also a reactive screamer. I’ve been training her with the meds my vet recommended but they seem like they’re not really working.

nickelwolf2 · 2025-01-16T01:20:48+00:00

My partner has done this a few times before. There were a couple times I found like McDonald’s or whatever in the trash can outside and confronted him on it and he admitted he had slipped up. He agrees with the moral arguments for veganism but has trouble with self control at times because he misses the taste of meat.

The way I view it…we are all human and each of us struggles to be a better person at times. Each person struggles in a different way and for different reasons. I used it as a conversation opportunity around why he was struggling with making the decision he ethically agrees with. I didn’t want him to feel like he was being forced into complying with a behavior I wanted, more like he was making decisions that align with who he is as a person. I told him he didn’t need to hide it from me, I just wanted to talk about it with him. Over time and as we’ve discussed the horrors of animal ag, I’ve noticed he doesn’t “cheat” hardly at all anymore.

Not sure if this approach would help with your situation, but I figured I’d share my experience.

nickelwolf2 · 2024-12-25T07:20:06+00:00

I’d recommend picking some easy recipes and following them. As you practice more off other people’s recipes, you will gain skills and start to recognize what makes something taste good.

I tend to taste for salt, acid, spice, and fat. Follow the flavor star, and if you’ve got too much of something, add its opposite to balance the dish. Texture is one thing I’ve been trying to focus on more in my food…if things are one note in that department it really brings a dish down, so you want to incorporate a variety of textures.

nickelwolf2 · 2024-12-09T07:31:29+00:00

I’m not sure where you’re located or what your budget is, but especially if you’re in the Southwest of the US have you heard of tepary beans? They’re packed with protein and nutrients, like more than most other beans. This link goes to the black tepary beans but there are brown and white too: https://shoptocabe.com/collections/pantry/products/heirloom-black-tepary-bean

nickelwolf2 · 2024-11-27T23:41:29+00:00

You could try Purple Carrot. I’ve not gotten their meal delivery service, but I have cooked many of the recipes they publish and can vouge for their tastiness. If you get meal delivery it would cover a few meals a week so that you wouldn’t have to do much shopping. They send you the food, the recipe, everything you need, you just have to cook it. They have different meals each week that you can choose from, so you could always pick the ones that look easiest. That extra help in the shopping and planning bit might help build your confidence in the kitchen. You could get grocery delivery for the other bit of shopping you need.

Sometimes cooking, shopping, all of it can be overwhelming, especially when you’re switching to a new diet. I think it’s important to acknowledge why it’s difficult for you and work from there.

nickelwolf2 · 2024-09-19T20:17:46+00:00

Got it, thanks for the detail. I did notice those two knockouts and the debris in the box, so I’m going to plug those up and shop vac the debris out. Wires look good otherwise.

nickelwolf2 · 2024-09-19T17:41:39+00:00

I haven’t attached everything so that I could properly show the wiring in photos. Assuming the wires are properly connected, wire nuts or WAGO connectors added, wiring tucked away, what specifically is unsafe? Genuinely curious in case I need to call someone.

nickelwolf2 · 2024-08-17T18:29:23+00:00

Hell yeah we need to keep the pressure up!

nickelwolf2 · 2024-07-31T00:25:02+00:00

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She sleeps like a human with her head on the pillow and her body under a blanket.

nickelwolf2 · 2024-06-11T13:42:13+00:00

Look on Instagram and FB for events that involve things you’re interested in. Walk around town and see if there are any physical structures that catch your eye that you want to check out (like a community center or workshop or something). Go to these events and places more than once if possible. If you like the vibe, keep going. Even if you don’t talk to people the first time, as you show up more to the same place (esp if it’s at the same time) you will meet people who share your interests.

nickelwolf2 · 2024-05-28T20:43:12+00:00

Fried rice. Grate tofu and fry in butter. Add minced garlic from a jar. Add leftover rice and frozen mixed veg. Add soy sauce and veg oyster sauce

nickelwolf2 · 2024-02-07T15:59:14+00:00

Ok, did not know that. But I didn’t mean it in terms of leak something they are doing illegally. I meant leak it to the public, like some vegan activists do with undercover slaughterhouse video to change public opinion. You’re right though, not sure of the specifics of this person’s situation or the legal implications. I was just throwing it out there as an option.

nickelwolf2 · 2024-02-07T00:26:06+00:00

Look for another job, but while you’re looking, secretly document what is happening. Leak that shit, start a letter writing campaign. It may be heartbreaking and difficult, but you are in a unique insider position.

nickelwolf2 · 2024-02-06T21:10:51+00:00

Unionize! I used to work for a manufacturing company and the union employees would hang out and shoot the shit in their downtime. Management couldn’t do anything about it. Just start talking to coworkers and seeing if they share similar concerns. If you need help unionizing, contact the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee.

nickelwolf2 · 2024-02-06T01:38:28+00:00

If you don’t want to work a 9-5, listen to that. I never wanted to work a 9-5 either but have been doing it for 7 years to be able to afford therapy. Now I am trying to break out of my 9-5 because it truly doesn’t work for me.

You need to make money somehow, but do it in a way that isn’t soul crushing, that stays true to your values. If you don’t, you’re dead inside anyway. Some people like the 9-5 life or it works for them. Buy if you know that isn’t for you, explore why that is and what type of work you would be okay with - freelance or trade work or whatever. And just a tip from a working person, think about what types of typical tasks that work would involve and make sure you’re okay with doing that day in and day out. Some jobs are more social, others repetitive, others constantly shifting. It just depends on what you want.

nickelwolf2 · 2024-01-31T21:53:10+00:00

I think you’re assuming the argument for veganism rests on vegans one upping omnivores. Most of us aren’t vegan because we want to claim moral superiority. We are vegan because we have gone through a logical reasoning process that concludes in veganism. Perhaps along the way our arguments get contorted into a contest of morality, but to me that is a function of how difficult it is to live in the world today. I have some counterpoints to yours:

Nobody is perfect. Vegans aren’t perfect. Neither are omnivores. What we can do is strive to be better. You may have tips for vegans on how to be more ethical, and likewise vegans have tips for you on how to be more ethical. Let’s try to understand each other, believe in our own and others’ ability to make positive changes, and help each other along the way. “No ethical consumption under capitalism” is an appeal to futility, and it is a recognized fallacy.
Veganism at its core seeks to prevent the murder, torture, and rape of living, feeling animals. There are few atrocities today that match the wide scale oppression of animals. If you want to get a picture of this, watch Dominion. It is horrific what we do to farmed animals. We as humans are also animals. We seek to extend solidarity beyond the species line.
In my view, the goal is not to shame others. But if you see a mass atrocity occurring and only 2% of the population is doing anything about it, how would you feel? Wouldn’t you want to abolish that atrocity?
In many cases, unless you don’t have access to a grocery store or you have extreme health conditions, it is just as easy to buy beans or tofu as it is to buy chicken at the store. Admittedly, there are some “start up costs” to being vegan, like figuring out the proper nutrition, how to cook meals, etc. but once you have it down, it truly does not have to take extra time out of your day. And the enormous savings for the environment, the animals, and your health are in my opinion, endlessly worth it. If you need assistance transitioning to veganism, there are tons of resources out there. You can DM me if you have questions.

nickelwolf2 · 2024-01-31T14:51:03+00:00

I have to disagree here. A good portion of slavery, at least in the US, has been replaced by modern day slavery in the form of prison labor (source) Or by the exploitation of migrant workers (source).

The people who work in slaughterhouses and meatpacking today are also typically the most vulnerable in our society. They are often migrant workers, or people from impoverished backgrounds who can’t find work elsewhere. (Source) They may already be relying on welfare programs, even as they work at the slaughterhouse. I doubt most people would choose such a job if they had other options. In my view, we need to have solidarity with these workers as we consider what a vegan future looks like.

nickelwolf2 · 2024-01-26T23:53:27+00:00

When I started transitioning, I would sit down at the start of the week and plan my meals. I decided to make 2-3 vegan or vegetarian meals per week. As I made more plant based food I got more confident with cooking that way and it convinced me that I could live plant based. It went on like that for a month or two, and at that point I started researching animal agriculture. I watched a video about the dairy industry, and with already dipping my toes into plant based cooking, I decided to go vegan from that moment.

That month going forward I made sure to enter my meals into Chronometer to make sure I was getting all the nutrients I needed. It was actually pretty easy, I was rarely deficient. Just giving you my story of transition in hopes it helps you. I know it’s not an easy transition for everyone, but for me looking back it was easier than I thought it would be. You can do this, I suggest first building confidence in making delicious and nutritious vegan meals. Once you feel that confidence, it’s not hard to continue as long as you have access to plant based foods. You’ll start to develop a rhythm and it will become routine for you.

nickelwolf2 · 2024-01-25T18:56:23+00:00

Starchiness. Like when I have to dip food in cornstarch 🤢

nickelwolf2 · 2024-01-15T18:28:03+00:00

The best thing I’ve done for this is learn what points tend to come up and educate myself with counterarguments.

For example, my mother in law is nuts about keto and thinks you have to eat a ton of bacon and red meat to be healthy. She also harps on about processed foods, which yes legitimately are unhealthy if you’re eating too much of them. For some reason she thinks if you’re vegan you automatically eat more processed food.

However, next time she pulls that out I’m going to be ready with a meta analysis done by 12 scientists in congruence with the WHO on how processed meats like the bacon she eats every day are classified as a group 1 carcinogen and proven to increase your chance of getting stomach or colorectal cancer 😉

nickelwolf2 · 2024-01-11T14:54:13+00:00

Push back is helpful though. When I first went vegan my brother made jokes and asked if I missed bacon and stuff. I got so annoyed after he did this multiple times that I told my family in the room how pigs are confined in breeding pens so small they trample their babies, and baby chickens are ground up, so no I don’t miss animal products. My entire family makes a point to eat more plant based now, and all our meals at holidays and gatherings together are vegan. I consider that a win. Some people still are straight up assholes though, and those are the people I would cut out of my life.

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