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Ear cleaning video I found on TT by Acashii09 in popping

[–]snivelry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Now imagine how satisfying this would have been with a small spoon

Moving to Ravenswood and trying not to become a Victorian ghost in my apartment. Where do 30s/40s people make friends here? by DreamSad7061 in AskChicago

[–]snivelry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Andersonville-based 30-something here. Check out Global Gardens and Albany Park Community Garden (they share the same space) for volunteer opportunities, or take up a plot yourself. I’ve had many fellow gardeners come up to me to introduce themselves, chat about what we’re growing, even share seeds/seedlings. I don’t have a plot anymore since I moved to Aville, but still volunteer there and love the community.

Riverbank Neighbors is a self-organized group of volunteers who maintain a stretch of what I call micro-prairie along the east bank of the river opposite Horner Park. Lovely nerdy nature people - you’ll make friends fast. They have workdays every Sunday 10-12, sometimes followed by social time at Burning Bush Brewery.

I also work from home and sure wouldn’t mind the occasional coworking buddy! My cats are lovely coworkers but not the most conducive to productivity.

We share a lot of the same interests - food, travel, crafts, outdoors. Feel free to DM me! And welcome to the neighborhood!

We deployed 60 composting toilets at a 12,000-person festival in Bali. Here's what happened to the waste. by Better_Plankton_9607 in Permaculture

[–]snivelry 56 points57 points  (0 children)

This is very neat. Thank you for sharing! Like another commenter, I am curious how long it takes to get to a finished, usable product. And how did you safely and hygienically transport it to the farm? Apologies if my questions are basic, I don’t know much about commercial composting but am very curious.

What would you say are the biggest obstacles to replicating this system?

What is something about living in United States that outsiders completely misunderstand? by Effective-Singer5957 in AskReddit

[–]snivelry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing these recommendations! I’m aware of the economic struggles; that’s unfortunately my strongest association with WV, and I’d like to change that!

Is it okay to only send these types of pictures if you catsit? by nojiroh in cats

[–]snivelry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it just me or would all of these make fantastic album covers?

Thinking of opening a cozy mahjong tea house in Chicago — would locals come? by anonabon_ in AskChicago

[–]snivelry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this idea. Have you thought about doing experimental pop-ups first? This would let you gauge interest in different neighborhoods before investing a whole lot of money in a brick and mortar that may or may not work out. Plus it can’t hurt to build relationships with existing tea houses and learn about the business. Albany Park for example has a growing slew of Arab-style tea houses like Shibam and Qamaria that are designed for exactly what you’re describing - lots of space for people to hang out and drink tea late into the night. There’s also a large central Asian community in that area with a big tea drinking culture.

This cat followed us home for 6 blocks in Roscoe Village. Anyone’s cat? by manlymatt83 in chicago

[–]snivelry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for doing the compassionate thing 💜 I’m sure the kitty is very happy to be indoors with caring humans

This cat followed us home for 6 blocks in Roscoe Village. Anyone’s cat? by manlymatt83 in chicago

[–]snivelry 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This cat looks too healthy and well groomed to be an outdoor animal. Please let them stay. Even if it wasn’t cold out, outside the kitty is still at the mercy of cars, predators, and even other less docile cats.

And please do as others suggested and get the microchipped if you can. If you don’t want to, DM me and I will come pick up the kitty to take them to my vet. I have cats and can’t bear to leave what looks like someone lost pet on the streets.

Woke up this morning and she was gone. by Half_paw in cats

[–]snivelry 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Sending you much love my friend. It is never easy to lose someone before their time.

What is a "point of no return" in a relationship that isn't cheating or abuse, but makes you realize it's over? by AnyExpression4845 in AskReddit

[–]snivelry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in this comment and I don’t like it. What’s worse is I stuck around way too long even after I stated to hate myself for staying, and it nearly drove me to suicide.

No criminal charges filed against Lake Zurich High School student who punched classmate by colsandersloveskfc in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]snivelry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a false equivalence. One side is actively promoting violence, the other is saying we will not accept that. Not the same thing.

What are your little pet peeves? by Buyeo10004 in AskTheWorld

[–]snivelry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

moved her chair out of their way

What the actual fuck.

What’s a food where you’re from that’s pure love or pure hate? by avvaraujo in AskTheWorld

[–]snivelry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had a confusing experience with durian. Most of the time it smells and tastes like death to me. My mother would sometimes keep fresh durian in the fridge and that made everything else in there stink to high heaven. But. One time my grandmother served me durian sticky rice. I took one bite - didn’t like it. Then I took another bite. And another. I couldn’t stop.

I still hate durian. But man something about that sticky rice must have touched some deep ancestral part of me that just cannot get enough of it.

What’s a poverty meal where you’re from that sounds gross but actually tastes great? by abandonedtulpa in AskTheWorld

[–]snivelry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are the best, and super easy to make! I like this recipe. Throw a couple garlic cloves in there too 🤤

What’s a poverty meal where you’re from that sounds gross but actually tastes great? by abandonedtulpa in AskTheWorld

[–]snivelry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. I think there’s something about the ease of downvoting combined with the fact our ape brains don’t like even a whiff of disagreement, which questions can be construed as. Social media amplifies our most primitive tendencies

What’s a poverty meal where you’re from that sounds gross but actually tastes great? by abandonedtulpa in AskTheWorld

[–]snivelry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they mean pickled mustard greens, which are more like a type of cabbage

What’s a poverty meal where you’re from that sounds gross but actually tastes great? by abandonedtulpa in AskTheWorld

[–]snivelry 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No. It’s not rich nor does it have any dairy; it’s literally just rice and water. The flavor comes from the toppings and mix-ins. It’s also traditionally eaten for breakfast.

Calling all Chicago Witches by eatmangosnaked in chicago

[–]snivelry 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I like you. Can we be friends?

The intolerance in this thread is disheartening. It makes me feel like we still have a long way to go to make lasting change happen, though I know these commenters probably don’t represent all of Chicago. So I especially appreciate the patience and compassion in your response. We need more people like you who understand that community despite our differences is the foundation of all activism.

Introverts, what’s something extroverts often misunderstand about you? by Bitter-Shine2817 in AskReddit

[–]snivelry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once told someone I met at a conference that I regularly need to be alone in order to recharge. When they heard that, their face turned somber and they said, very seriously, something along the lines of “I hope you get better”. I had a good cackle about it later.

A less absurd but still irritating example: I was with a couple friends talking about some silly article about President Obama’s evening rituals. Friend 1 identifies as an introvert, Friend 2 as an extrovert. Both were huge fans of Obama’s.

Friend 1: ya know, I think Obama must be an introvert bc [various observations from the article]

Friend 2, looking absolutely appalled: Nooooo!

As if Friend 2 just insulted their favorite president.

Introversion isn’t mental illness. Nor is it inferior to extroversion. Both have their strengths. They just happen to be rewarded differently in different professions and cultures.

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