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Wearing socks *is* a social construct
  • Which indigenous groups don't wear shoes? Genuinely curious. In North America, moccasins are pretty well-known. I understand that part of the need stems from climate though. I'm more curious about what terrain an indigenous group might live in that can be safe to live barefoot.

  • Wearing socks *is* a social construct
  • Contract yes, as it pertains to laws, but I would argue construct no- since protecting one's offspring is a natural/biological impulse. It's non negotiable from a survival viewpoint, and some people have better survival instincts than others.

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  • What are you feeling that you don't want to struggle with anymore? Is it guilt? Is it feeling in the way? Is it an unnamable negative? If it's the last one then you can probably do some work surrounding labelling your emotions, so that you can then apply logic to them- do they fit the current situation? Or no?

    Finding a good therapist is like dating. You might not jive with everyone, and that's ok! It sounds like you would do well with one who either a) is cool with you coming to the session with a goal or who b) helps you set a goal for each session at the beginning. It sounds like your previous therapists weren't meeting your goals, but it doesn't mean it isn't worthwhile.

    I'm sorry that you feel like you're getting in trouble often. I hope this feeling passes soon.

  • Any Roguelike/Roguelite suggestions?

    I've sunk probably a thousand hours into Slay the Spire, have beaten Hades, and just finished Cult of the Lamb. Looking for something else to scratch that itch- preferably on switch. Any suggestions?

    Update: Y'all convinced me. I bought Binding of Isaac and am excited to start. I also tried out Dead Cells via Netflix, but feel like I'd prefer it with a controller compared to mobile. Gonna start with Isaac, and wait for a sale on Dead Cells. Thank you for all the recommendations! I'm saving this thread for future reference.

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    How would you make this cut?

    I'm looking to build shelves beside my fireplace but need to trim my mantel width down to accomodate them.

    I have access to a circular saw, a reciprocating saw and a jig saw. I could also get a router if needed.

    This is from a diy website but they had this part done by a professional. I'm just curious how you would go about cutting this. What tools should I use?

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    What do zoos do with dead animals?

    I mean, if an elephant dies what do they do with the body?

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    What's your favourite -dle? (Daily puzzle game?)

    I do the daily wordle, but lately have been liking the murdle and the hexcodle.

    I've tried worldle, but I'm crap at geography. Probably a reason I should play more, but thems be the breaks.

    Any recommendations?

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    More Socks

    Apologies for the crinkly right off the needles mess. These are a gift and don't fit me, and I don't own sock blockers (yet).

    Vanilla Socks but I made the cuff go straight into the heel because the recipient likes ankle socks.

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    You guys!!! I made socks!!!

    Vanilla Sock by Crazy Sock Lady on magic loop in Estelle Sock twin crazy ball. Was not a huge fan of the yarn, as it is pretty splitty and a little rough but you guys I did it! I made my first ever pair of socks! And the rusticness of the yarn helps hide my beginner mistakes lol

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    WIP Wednesday- Thanks for all your help!

    I'm the crocheter who asked where to start learning to knit a few days ago. I'm now working on my first project.

    I'm making a hat! Currently on my 5th row and absolutely hooked (forgive the crochet pun).

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    Question for knitters

    What was your first project? I've been dying to learn how to knit, with the eventual goal of making socks, but can't decide where or how to start.

    I would consider myself an advanced beginner to intermediate crocheter, but when my mom tried to teach me to cast on for knitting I went cross eyed.

    Where's a good place to start? What would you recommend needles-wise?

    Edit: Thank you so much everyone for the advice!

    I ordered size 7 circular knitting needles (bamboo) to start. I'm going to try a hat so that I can get some practice knitting in the round.

    My needles don't get here until Tuesday, and I can't walk at the moment, so I'm practicing casting on with chopsticks!

    !

    Thanks again

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    Crochet @lemmy.ca Timecircleline @sh.itjust.works
    Ghostie Bag

    Second ever bag, first time following a graph. Tons of fun. Now I have a bag to use for the next month and a half!

    I really like the way the green turned out. I used scrap yarn so the white was actually a 3 instead of everything else which was a 4, and only have a 3.50 hook. Overall, still in love.

    Pattern here: https://divinedebris.com/glenda-ghost-bag-free-crochet-pattern-by-divine-debris/

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    Crochet @lemmy.ca Timecircleline @sh.itjust.works
    Guess the animal

    I made this as a gift, but long story short I don't have the right yarn colours or the right sized hook or the right eyes. So I improvised. Hoping it still reads as the animal I intended!

    Ps. The recipient knows my current status and why I can't procure the correct yarn, etc. They'll still appreciate it I'm sure.

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    Crochet @lemmy.ca Timecircleline @sh.itjust.works
    I learned how to do proper magic circles and now I have a new hobby.

    The hobby is tiny octopus friends. Pattern by Mohu.

    Dollar store yarn (labeled mini skein with no actual weight), 3.0mm hook. 6mm eyes.

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    InitialsDiceBearhttps://github.com/dicebear/dicebearhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/„Initials” (https://github.com/dicebear/dicebear) by „DiceBear”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)TI
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