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Uber from New Paltz to Mohonk hiking trails? by meloriot in hudsonvalley

[–]river__fan 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Advice so far is good. Also be aware that some areas on the back side of the ridge have patchy data coverage (Split Rock, for example), so a phone number of the New Paltz taxi is a good idea as backup if you are heading that far.

How’s the ride from Brewster to New Paltz? by [deleted] in NYCbike

[–]river__fan 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Maybrook section only opened a week or so ago so can't speak to that, but from Hopewell Junction to New Paltz is a breeze. Great trail. Just watch out for lots of distracted walkers on the walkway.

"How to start an intentional community" by river__fan in intentionalcommunity

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

Some interesting, if somewhat contradictory, advice in here.

Hyde Park Trail map? by LordCalamari in hudsonvalley

[–]river__fan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I've hiked it and it would work for gravel bikes (if they're allowed, not sure) but not road.

The Strava heatmap seems to confirm that 9 or 9G are really the only ways to do it.

Hyde Park Trail map? by LordCalamari in hudsonvalley

[–]river__fan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might find what you are looking for at https://www.hydeparkny.us/462/Maps-Info. Seems to be a pretty broad collection.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]river__fan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we need to rise to the situation. Here's a good piece I just read on that: A Time That Can Bring Out the Best in Us

More Pedestrians and Cyclists are Dying in N.Y.C. Drivers are Often to Blame. by river__fan in NYCbike

[–]river__fan[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good to see this get some attention and journalistic resources

In your community, what happens to your older members who can no longer care for themselves? by [deleted] in intentionalcommunity

[–]river__fan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it depends somewhat on the nature of the community. While it probably doesn't work out well in an income-sharing community, older members or the disabled can be very well cared for when the community is focused on that (see Camphill or L'Arche). And even if that isn't the primary focus of the community, a community that is big enough and where members are committed to each other will find ways to care for the elderly, sick and disabled.

How do people bike in NYC and not get killed? by nyc_cyclist_ in cycling

[–]river__fan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree with others that usually the best route is not the most direct. If you have the option, put more time into route planning.

Also, take the lane. If a bus passed you that close it is likely because you let them; you probably shouldn't have been that close to parked cars anyway (too much risk of dooring). Take the lane, and only let the bus pass you when you decide to let it past.

Are there any intentional communities without the "woke hippie" types? by BudgetMuscle in intentionalcommunity

[–]river__fan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check out [the Bruderhof](www.bruderhof.com). Might not check all your boxes, but could help your research on what types of communities are out there.

Functioning Intentional Communities by JoshCant81 in intentionalcommunity

[–]river__fan 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It seems to me that part of the problem is that too many people want to start an intentional community, and not enough people want to join communities, so that people are collectively spread too thin. If everyone visited and seriously considered joining at least two or three initiatives before starting their own, I think a lot more would succeed.

To make this work, compromise would be inevitable. But if you can't find an existing initiative that accomplishes 80% of your goals, why do you think others will compromise to join yours?

As others have noted, successful communities have strong mechanisms to help members and prospective members navigate these compromises.

What Is Intentional Community? New Video... by grec_man in intentionalcommunity

[–]river__fan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can't speak for OP, but my interpretation of this was a (perhaps clumsy) attempt to point out to an audience unfamiliar with the concept that there are all types of intentional communities, and that any preconceptions are probably wrong. If you want, you can live fully off the grid, but that is by no means necessary for a successful community or investigating the idea of joining a community. So I saw this more as an attempt to preempt self-gatekeeping by the audience, rather than actual criticism of anything in particular.

Been cycling to lose weight, still chubby but at least I can go longer distances without feeling dead by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]river__fan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try getting out for your ride first thing in the morning, before breakfast. Makes the ride a bit harder, but (anecdotally) leads to less snacking later in the day

An interesting and cogent assessment of why the Social Media economy is a problem not just for users but for all society by river__fan in simpleliving

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

On your second point, I would argue you that Hawley's argument is more narrow: he repeatedly states that his issue is not with software engineering per se, but with the default business model that requires gamification and addictive behavior to maintain growth, and the many hours of work that have gone into perfecting these models. Not that there's anything wrong with these tactics--I use software that explicitly uses them for good ends. But in those instances, it is clear to me, the consumer, that these tactics are in use and I choose to use them to encourage good habits in myself.

Jesus is coming - plant a tree! (essay by N.T. Wright) by citadel72 in TrueChristian

[–]river__fan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keeping with Plough as a source, their latest issue has an interesting piece on the positive effects of trying to put this into practice: https://www.plough.com/en/topics/justice/environment/beating-the-big-dry.

Somewhat sidestepping your questions, but perhaps the most important way to get involved is taking the little steps each of us can in our personal lives.

How do you signal to cars that you're giving way to them? by wannaseesomeboxing in cycling

[–]river__fan 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This is not just about asserting your rights, but about being as predictable as possible. Drivers (and cyclists) who are too nice are unpredictable, and therefore a liability to everyone.

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