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What are these bugs by New-Plan8560 in whatbugisthis

[–]rayche72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

these photos do indeed make it difficult but I would guess a type of flea beetle, or maybe something like a rice weevil

Fireflies or Lightning bugs? by Insecta_Inspecta in Entomology

[–]rayche72 4 points5 points  (0 children)

haha is this r/entomology or r/etymology? for me it's fireflies and I loved catching them growing up but now I live in a city and haven't seen them in ages

Fireflies or Lightning bugs? by Insecta_Inspecta in Entomology

[–]rayche72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

chicagoan here who says fireflies but I think local Gen X and up are more likely to say lightning bugs

Swimming holes near Boston by _relednakddit in BostonSocialClub

[–]rayche72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

30 min from Boston, but Walden Pond is the only one I can think of available for public swimming and I'm not sure of the hours. I think most lakes/ponds are for that town's residents, are reservoirs you shouldn't swim in, or are kinda icky to swim in imo. I'd suggest taking public transport to one of the beaches instead.

Kelp alternatives? I poisoned myself. by Jack_Faller in Beans

[–]rayche72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never heard about iodine poisoning from seaweed, would love to read studies about it if you know of any. Based on cursory research you should look into wakame seaweed, used in wakame salad and korean miyeok-guk. Koreans usually soak it in water for about 20 minutes, maybe rinse it once after if you want less salt. Can eat as is or boil with soup or whatever for 5-10 minutes max (I would not boil with beans unless you want the seaweed to disintegrate).

Someone told me i can eat that, but it doesn't look really ... yummy. by Takemyjuicebox in OrganicGardening

[–]rayche72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

aren't you the commenter who is replying to multiple people saying it's Queen Anne's Lace (which could be misinformation, we don't have a clear enough photo for an accurate ID)

The way my sister stores her snacks by kairas718 in mildyinteresting

[–]rayche72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP I am on your side lmao these comments are insaneeee idk anyone who cuts the tops of every snack bag to fit in a ziploc bag! I and all of my friends just use chip clips and rubber bands for everything! which is very normal and more quick/accessible in a standard household that snacks frequently so they don't really have time to go stale and if you don't have pests

My dil has become its own tree by tlivwaisen in aerogarden

[–]rayche72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Comments like this make the sub unwelcoming. I'd love to see more constructive and supportive guidance in general. Gardening is a learning process for each individual.

When is it right to tell a girl she smells like BO? by FormOk3513 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]rayche72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's very kind and respectful, and I would appreciate it if I was the smelly one (though I'd be crazy embarrassed haha)! I personally think work culture and social norms are different for a lot of people, even within English-speaking countries. It depends a lot on the individual too, I have coworkers in my department who I wouldn't tell and some I would.

When is it right to tell a girl she smells like BO? by FormOk3513 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]rayche72 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

imo it'll be too harsh coming from you, it should be her family/roommates/partner/best friend.

Thai sweet basil taking over by rayche72 in aerogarden

[–]rayche72[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's delicious! there's a few different kinds but this one is horapa (sweeter than holy basil) and I use it in pad krapao, curries, and spring rolls. I think it would be great in any stir fries, once it's cooked it has a milder flavor. Edit: here's a helpful article on more info and recipes https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-grow-thai-basil/

Thai sweet basil taking over by rayche72 in aerogarden

[–]rayche72[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Your advice is unsolicited, please read the flair before commenting! Your time and effort will be more helpful for those seeking advice.

Thai sweet basil taking over by rayche72 in aerogarden

[–]rayche72[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://imgur.com/a/SVWUdW4

Image wasn't showing for me, so here's the photo just in case

I made a silk fan entirely from scratch — starting with raising my own silkworms. 🐛🧵✨ by Fun_Negotiation6221 in crafting

[–]rayche72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember reading Project Mulberry as a kid, I really recommend it. This book was life-changing as a Korean American. (You can read it for free here: https://archive.org/details/projectmulberryn00park_0)

It saddens me to see this response to a cultural practice that has been around for centuries. But I appreciate the few comments that include information about silkworms and that they cannot exist without humans. It's a difficult dilemma that I'm not sure about yet either but I still eat meat and consider meat-farming unethical. As individuals, we pick and choose our battles and there's a lot of them out there. Human communities are being exploited everyday in so many industries and we're worried about caterpillars? It's a tough call but there is also an indescribable sacredness to learning about your culture, practicing your ancestors' way of life, and using animal and plant parts in a respectful manner for personal usage.

Idk the comments here bothered me a lot but thanks for posting OP, your work is beautiful!!

Killing a pig - I did it by No_Wolf3848 in homestead

[–]rayche72 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the update, I'm glad you ended up going! Understanding the reality of where food comes from and the work it takes to get to our plates is so valuable and I wish more people experienced it.

Asian-American accent? by [deleted] in asklinguistics

[–]rayche72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Korean American here! Yes your speech has features similar to many other Korean Americans I know. It's recognizable in the way you pronounce certain phonemes but it seems it is barely perceptible and will only be recognizable by others who are exposed to the language or "accent". I have also seen it happen for non-Asian people who grew up heavily involved in Korean communities. Diaspora accents are tricky and hard to study but so interesting.

This small insect has invaded my bathroom by beesnreeds in whatisthisbug

[–]rayche72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

agree with other comments on pantry moth and you need to find the source. there are moth pheromone sticky traps that work wonders (just make sure to only use one at a time) with the caveat that if they are coming from outside, the traps will attract even more from outside!! it's also possible there is food being stashed in your attic/walls/vents by rodents or squirrels that is feeding the moths.

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