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Recent content by JayLapointe

  1. J

    Parrots

    Honestly if you just go out with some bread and leave it in the same spot each day they will figure it out quick enough and start going back to the spot. Then they will eventually get used to and identify who the source of the food is. After that it's hard to say if you get presents or not. I've...
  2. J

    Parrots

    Oh wow, I never realized there were that many species in Australia. Oddly I never thought of Australia as parrot country. Typically when I think parrots I think tropical around the equator. Thank you for an interesting new fact.
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    supertasters

    Not "supertaster" but rather the opposite there are tests for. Non tasters usually have a genetic component that limits taste, particularly bitter. you can by PTC test strips, ptc is a chemical that if you can taste normally or are a supertaster will be very bitter, to the non tasters like...
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    What can I say to my self from 20 years ago?

    I would have told me from 20 years ago to invest the settlement money. Always regretting not being mature enough when I got money in a lawsuit from a vehicle accident. I was 23 going through ptsd and a big cheque was not what I needed. Therapy and investment is where the money should have gone...
  5. J

    Thanksgiving turkey survey!

    I don't really celebrate the holiday per say, but I do enjoy the excuse to cook a turkey dinner. Also being Canadian we have our Thanksgiving in October.
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    Are You Eccentric?

    I'm like that as well in that the feel of clothes is much more important than appearance is and also liking casual comfortable clothes. I'm also eccentric in that I essentially have a uniform of sorts that I wear 7 days a week. I found pants and plain solid color polo shirts that I really like...
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    Are You Eccentric?

    I don't like going anywhere without my funky colored knee high socks. I get some strange looks in the summer when I'm in shorts but I like em. Comment wise I've only gotten compliments. The photo below is not of me, just a screen grab from the outfit I get my socks from. I oddly have next to no...
  8. J

    does this quote sit with you? do you agree with it?

    take out the word "autist" and it just seems a quote that applies to everybody. Neurodivergent and neurotypical both. I'd be curious where it is coming from, the initial quote that is.
  9. J

    Which approaches help you more when memorizing new material?

    I am also a fan of making flashcards and I am currently going through a small totebox worth of about 500 or so I've made for a course I'm currently taking. I don't review them as much as I likely should but I find the process of making them cements most of it into memory. The other thing that...
  10. J

    Going Places

    Unfortunately I live outside of the nearest small town so I have to have a vehicle. Otherwise it's a 3 hour walk or 30 minute bicycle ride either way. When I did live in town, and when I've lived in bigger Cities though I was always an avid Cyclist/Walker. Cycling in particular is one of my...
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    Anyone else have trouble staying happy

    I personally would be interested in learning more and those book suggestions. Can't say that I've heard of "wabi sabi outlook" or the "types of dukkha". But from what you went on to say it makes sense. Would love to learn more about what cultural/religious tradition wabi sabi/dukkha are coming...
  12. J

    Mixing / Mastering music

    Still haven't read everything in this thread but happy to find some other musicians in the group. I have only ever played with Audacity for recording, and tux studio for playing around composing. This winter though I want to get into recording and composition. I'm currently waiting on a new...
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    Anyone else have trouble staying happy

    I think the fact you are aware enough that you are having these thoughts despite good circumstances is a start to dealing with them. I'd strongly suggest talking to a therapist as it's hard to gauge the extent of your dark thoughts. Outside of therapy I'd look into a few different things that...
  14. J

    Answer a QUESTION with a QUESTION

    Is it possible they asked that question to see how fast somebody can run away?
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    Hi Everyone, Need your Help for new App!

    I'll think on this and try to get back to you. Just wanted to say though that I am very impressed with what you have put together to help your child understand and be understood. I wish more folks would make that effort towards better communication. I really wish you the best of luck with your...
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