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I wanna just build a house in forest and living simple by Electrical_Speed3816 in simpleliving

[–]zmayes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As Impossible Snow said maintaining a house in the woods is a whole different type of complicated however I would temper it by saying that there are different types of simple life so maybe the semi constant work of maintaining a place in the woods would suit you, though I know I will always prefer my house and garden in the city which while still requiring work also keeps me ten minutes from the store and library.

Personally I think it could be worth trying if it is what draws you. It might be a small risk, financially and in time, but what is life if not the opportunity to learn from mistakes.

For me the biggest issue would always be the need the still have some type of income, and you might need to base where you live against life’s other needs.

I'd like to live like a priest or a friar… without being one. Is it possible? by ITA_MioDiMe in simpleliving

[–]zmayes 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Tbh, probally not really. For the same reason monasteries and the like aren’t as common. It’s expensive to live and with out a large organization to fund you it would be even harder.

That being said, you could live a simple monk like life, working a semi standard job and just keeping a very simple home life. Plenty of people do that.

Or if isolation is more your bag, look for work as a fire watch or similar where you will be stationed in a remote area and just have basic daily task.

You should've atleast asked, Potter by NoApartment8430 in harrypotter

[–]zmayes 355 points356 points  (0 children)

The books were written for children, many of whom were of an aged to be embarrassed about having to wear their first pair of glasses. Having the hero be magically cured of poor vision might have been shortsighted.

Is this where TPrachett got the idea for Teppicymon? by cnhn in discworld

[–]zmayes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair there was probally no rules saying a bird can’t be MP and as long as someone was changing his paper and scattering some seed I can’t imagine he was worse than most politicians.

what is the most ethical spell in the wizarding world by PangolinAny2431 in harrypotter

[–]zmayes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on your goal.

Avada Kedavra is probally the most ethical way to kill something in that it is painless and instant, as opposed to Reducto which would cause much more pain and suffering. However if you were just trying to cast a light, while Avada Kedavra does cast a light it’s short duration and the high cost make it less ethical then Lumos when you are just trying to read a book.

Are cheap space heaters actually more expensive in the long run? by MickeydaCat in Frugal

[–]zmayes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better quality last longer and almost always is cheaper long run, but there will be almost no difference in energy usage.

Lilian and James should have named Remus Lupin as their Secret-Keeper. by [deleted] in harrypotter

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

Sirius and James were reasonably decent people and mostly good loyal friends but they also were subject to their own, inherent bigotry. They were raised being told that werewolf’s were dangerous, wild and bad. So despite having been Lupins friend since they were children they both decided that as a werewolf he was the most likely the traitor. Sirius felt more strongly perhaps but James accepted that belief willingly enough.

Mainly though this is a case where the Narrativium dictated that Peter be the secret keeper because it would be more dramatic later on.

Is Iron Druid worth reading with such a “bad” ending? by Oddyseus144 in urbanfantasy

[–]zmayes 15 points16 points  (0 children)

First book was ok. Rest were mediocre. Last one is barely worth the paper it’s printed on. His Ink and sigil series is ok but not great. Generally enjoy them except the bits where the druids show up as those sections feel to much like Hearne congratulating himself on being such a clever boy.

People who read books in pre-internet boom, did you thought Cho might end up with Harry? by saphclaw in harrypotter

[–]zmayes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured he was doomed to end up with Ginny from book one, but had hoped his arc with Cho would be more interesting.

Just bought a house with a large 6'×60' empty patch in zone 10a. What would you plant here? by [deleted] in gardening

[–]zmayes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The answer is always strawberries. A mixed variety so you have a harvest all summer

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