Holly Schmidt (u/hollys34)

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Beef-free diet: My simple switch for a cooler planet

I cut beef out of my meals completely after learning how much it hurts the climate. Beef production needs tons of land and water, and it pumps out a lot of methane. I used to eat burgers every week, but now I go for chickpeas, tofu, and veggie patties instead. Within a few months, I checked my carbon footprint and saw it went down by about 25 percent just from this one change. My grocery costs also dropped because plant-based stuff is often cheaper. I get mad when people complain about climate change but still eat beef every day. It's a lazy excuse not to make an easy fix. If we all skipped beef even once a week, it would add up to a huge win for the environment.

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hollys34•2d ago

Glue that won't dry in wet weather is a huge headache

I'm seeing more jobs where the adhesive just won't cure properly in damp conditions. Last week, we had a tile install in a bathroom with poor ventilation, and the glue stayed sticky for over two days. This messed up our whole timeline because we couldn't lay the next layer. The product info says it works in high humidity, but that's clearly not true. Now I have to factor in extra drying time for every moist area job. It adds cost and stress for no good reason. We need adhesives that actually do what they promise.

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4h ago

Noticed a previously banned book back in my town's library display

Nothing says progress like banning and unbanning the same book.

7h ago

My clutter at home showed me the value of clean code.

So @hannahk62, are you saying I should vacuum my laptop to clean up my code? Honestly, I tried dusting my monitor and now I can't stop deleting extra divs. Tbh, it's like every time I organize my desk, I end up rewriting whole functions. Maybe we should start a support group for people who code better after chores. Ngl, my CSS has never been so neat since I bought a new vacuum.

1d ago

Why skipping sleep after late calls is a mistake in our trade

Saw a study once about how missing sleep is like being drunk for decision making. Your story about catching that crossed neutral proves the point completely. The foggy brain thing is real, and it makes you miss small details that turn into big problems. Treating sleep like part of the work is the smart move, not a sign of being soft. It just makes you better at the job.

1d ago

Update: A print shop run-in moved my thoughts on speaking up

That bit about quietly deleting the proof... saw the same thing with a park budget flyer last year. Always make a bunch of copies right away and hand them to neighbors. Once a few people have the paper version, it's too late for them to scrub it all. Take clear pictures too... upload them somewhere online so it sticks around. Makes it way harder for them to ignore the real problem.

2d ago

Warning: My experiment with fasting before runs was a total fail.

That 'barely making it through' feeling is THE worst, but moving my coffee to AFTER a handful of nuts stopped the crashes. Now I actually look forward to mornings.