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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 hours ago

I agree with the others saying start with TNG season 1. Just know, some of the episodes are rough. They took a little while to find their feet. Check episode ratings on review sites, if you want to avoid the bad ones.

I've recently started getting a friend into Trek myself. They're more into DS9, because they've been seeing memes about the Bell Riots, so we've been taking it slow on the other series. We decided to do a Best Of for TNG to begin with. So far, we watched episodes 1 and 2, Encounter at Farpoint, as well as episode 12, Datalore. Then we skipped straight to season 2, and watched episodes 3, 8, 9, 16, and 21. We also watched episode 16, Samaritan Snare, but only because it's relevant to Star Trek: Lower Decks lol

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

I think Encounter at Farpoint is important for that hopeful view of the future that OP is looking for. It establishes what the Federation is as a power in the Alpha Quadrant, and also gives a nice basic moral hurdle for them to overcome. Plus, seeing Q's first appearance is kinda necessary imo

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

So, to run this, you would get Eyes Unclouded on DMs Guild, and then join the Patreon for the prep? Or is there a way to buy your prep a la carte?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That doesn't mean it's not still a real motivation

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

I'm not crazy! I could have sworn there were way less features than I'd read about lol

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago

You did a great job! When I read "cow-detangler," I was sure it was the real Onion. I love their dumb Interviewee names

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

I left them out of my comment, because I thought it might be too adult, but I think Christopher Paolini's Fractalverse is about the same level as Long Way, so I'm going to recommend that as well! Pretty standard scifi plot (though I haven't finished it yet, so maybe it gets shaken up in later books), but with some really interesting elements of transhumanism, like AR bio-implants, and giant genetically engineered brains for piloting FTL ships

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

Definitely check out Skyward and all the related books from Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson! I'm a big Sanderson fan, but I like Skyward especially, for it's surprising depth, and unique setting

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago

Important details from that link

The U.S. House of Representatives' maximum number of seats has been limited to 435, capped at that number by the Reapportionment Act of 1929—except for a temporary (1959–1962) increase to 437 when Alaska and Hawaii were admitted into the Union

So, as long as the population hasn't increased since 1929, everyone is getting appropriate representation lol

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 week ago

Farside was being submissive and breedable before it was cool

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

It's especially problematic now that all children are girls!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Did you also watch Seth Meyers try them?

 

The original:

 

The most successful Plot Diseases keep their hosts alive, feeding on their suffering for as long as possible.

 

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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

As we have been seeing the police report that they apprehended someone they claim is related to the United Health shooting, I thought this would be a good time to share this video again.

Watch on Youtube

 

Howdy folks! I'm new to ADHD spaces, still in the process of getting a diagnosis, but I've been doing some thinking about how I handle energy for tasks, and I was wondering if it would resonate with anyone else.

My partner and I have cats, which means we have to clean their litter box regularly. I struggle a lot with executive dysfunction, and so does she, so sometimes that's challenging. Recently though, we cat sat for a friend that had a Litter Genie. I have to say, I love this thing. We bought one immediately. It's basically just a little trashcan, but it automatically bags and stores dirty litter to be disposed of later.

For me, this was a game changer. I don't know why, but not having to deal with throwing out the litter at the same time makes it so much easier. Individually, cleaning the litter boxes, and taking out the trash, are easy, one spoon tasks. But only with the Litter Genie. If I have to worry about taking out the trash too, it becomes so much more than just one spoon more expensive. That's what made me think of sporks.

Because throwing away the cat litter after cleaning the litter box is really nothing. It's just the fact that I have to think about it that makes it harder. It's the complexity, not the amount, so it's not more spoons really, it's a different spoon, a spork. I think I'm going to start using this terminology with my partner. When discussing chores, we'll be able to mention spork tasks, for things we might need a little help with, or that we could use some brainstorming on how to tackle.

Do you have any simple things that feel like sporks to you? If so, do you have ways you break them down to make them easier? I'd especially love something for dishes lol

 
 

A lot of memes I across the Internet are about how everyone, no matter how old, is just a kid inside, trying to figure out what's going on, which is something I definitely identify with.

But every once in a while, something happens that does actually make me feel like a grown-up. It's usually small, and kind of silly, but it's fun, and I thought people might want to share theirs.

For me, most recently, it was realizing I like Greek yogurt now. It was trendy when I was like 12, and I couldn't stand it then, but I bought some on a whim, and now I keep the fridge stocked. That drastic change in my tastes took me aback momentarily, but I thought it was a nice fun little milestone.

How about you?

 
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The Apiarist (midwest.social)
 

This is a personal creation, so I apologize if the name is already taken.

*1.5oz gin *1oz Amaro Sfumato Rabarbaro *.75oz honey syrup *.5oz lemon juice

Shaken and served with an expressed lemon peel, and a dash of Hummingbird Bitters

 
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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

They're both also green

 
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