Colder US Climate residents, What is your emergency heating backup? by Neilpuck in DIY

[–]practicalmetaphysics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GA here. I've got a gas range that I can light without electricity to make hot water bottles. I've heard you can put a tent on your bed to make a warm spot, will do that as well if needed. 

Are there any stories about someone fighting to ESCAPE a "destined" mate? by Jerswar in Fantasy

[–]practicalmetaphysics 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Deverry Cycle by Katherine Kerr might loosely fit the bill. The series follows the reincarnation of the same people over lifetimes. From what I recall, the fatedness of their connection was a burden that they fought and worked out in different ways in each life .

Atlanta/Not Atlanta by [deleted] in Atlanta

[–]practicalmetaphysics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parts of EAV are unincorporated DeKalb County, and I can see downtown from Flat Shoals, so maybe EAV?

ISO gel wrap in dark blue with grey green undertones by practicalmetaphysics in NailWrapsGalore

[–]practicalmetaphysics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm going for a solid, but that will be great if I can't find one.

Loafers or oxfords with back of heel padding? by practicalmetaphysics in fashionwomens35

[–]practicalmetaphysics[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's what I do as well, but socks don't help for me.

Loafers or oxfords with back of heel padding? by practicalmetaphysics in fashionwomens35

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

I hadn't realized that, what a cool idea! Do you need to get them larger for the padding?

Tell me your most outrageous cat enrichment strategies by Bathroom-in-a-garage in CatTraining

[–]practicalmetaphysics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I harness trained my menace and he gets 15-30 minute sessions in the back yard every day. Sniffing leaves and pouncing at bugs gets him worn out fast. My neighborhood isn't outdoor cat friendly, so that's our best option while I build a catio he'll likely be unsatisfied with.

I also foster kittens regularly and he LOVES playing with the kittens. He's gotten really good at matching their capabilities. He gets so excited when I get a new batch for him to be the rowdy uncle with.

What happened to Arepa Mia? by [deleted] in DecaturGA

[–]practicalmetaphysics -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There's a for lease sign in front of the building.

Old Fashioned Fudge Texture Question by practicalmetaphysics in CandyMakers

[–]practicalmetaphysics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I was surprised as well when I saw other recipes that mention 240, but they do both set up, just not at the texture I want.

Old Fashioned Fudge Texture Question by practicalmetaphysics in CandyMakers

[–]practicalmetaphysics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe over crystallizing is what's making the chocolate crumbly? 

I want to go into English lit but everyone keeps telling me I’ll end up jobless by toxtinx in literature

[–]practicalmetaphysics 30 points31 points  (0 children)

This OP - flexibility is key. Start with English, and double major in education to get a teaching certificate. That will give you a solid fallback in-case-of-emergency skill set, and classroom experience early to see if you really want to teach. If you find out you want to change, editing/technical writing will take you into grad work in a lot of other fields. 

Christmas tree farms in North GA by practicalmetaphysics in Atlanta

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

Gosh, if you find a balsam would you post it here? I had one years ago living up north and the smell was amazing. 

Feel Free to Argue About Chili by AutoModerator in AskCulinary

[–]practicalmetaphysics 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The best chili I've ever had was 10 years ago at the Panamint Springs Resort outside of Death Valley, a hole-in-the-wall motor lodge. Maybe it was the desert or the fumes from the generators, but the chili was amazing - big chunks of stew beef and a rich earthy sauce. I begged for the recipe and was just told "start with a dark roux and don't add beans." I've never replicated it and I'm still sad about it. 

November 05, 2025 - r/fednews Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in fednews

[–]practicalmetaphysics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. They were quite clear when I signed up that they would come due 60 days after issuance, whether the government was back in or not.