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Sometimes getting into a new hobby can leave you feel like you don't even know where to start. What equipment do you need? What is a good starter project? Are there any safety concerns? What are some of the tricky hurdles to getting started or good tips for getting better? This thread is a place to ask questions about a hobby you're interested in...

Hello Tilderonis! I'll be in the Vernazza area of Cinque Terre next month. While there I plan to propose to my girlfriend :) My current plan is to find a nice part of the "blue trail" with a nice lookout, track down a florist, and prepare that spot with some of her favorite flowers before we get there. Her family is joining us on...

Add awesome game deals to this topic as they come up over the course of the week! Alternately, ask about a given game deal if you want the community’s opinions: e.g. “What games from this bundle are most worth my attention?” Rules: No grey market sales No affiliate links If posting a sale, it is strongly encouraged that you share why you think the...

Alright, odd request time! We need ways for our itchy dog to scratch her itches. We have no idea why she's so itchy besides maybe allergies. The vet suggested trying a new dog food last winter which seemed to work... But now that it's spring the itchiness is back full force, so looks like the cause is probably seasonal instead of a diet thing....

I often like to go on the App Store or GitHub and look for new and interesting apps, but very rarely I find really good ones. So I turn to you - what niche apps are you using, why are they niche, why do you use them specifically and would you recommend them? Here's my Top 3: Novel writing: I use a tiny app...

This is the place for casual discussion about our pets. Photos are welcome, show us your pet(s) and tell us about them! Comments URL: https://tildes.net/~life.pets/1nms/weekly_thread_for_casual_chat_and_photos_of_pets Votes: 2 Comments: 0

Question is as stated in the title. How did you learn to read? I am re-listening to the great podcast, "Sold a Story" and it has prompted a lot of questions to myself, and now to others. So, I'm curious, how did you learn to read and what do you remember about it? I am extra interested in people who have learned from "non-phonetic"...