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How do you guys grind your coffee? in c/coffee@lemmy.world

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

This exactly, except Ibuse a DeWalt. I have found that the brand power tool used has little effect on the taste and extraction, however.

This Weeks' Candidate(s) in c/coffee@lemmy.world

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

I live pretty close to your area and just bought my first bag of whole bean coffee this week (previously just got pre-ground packages from the grocery). Most of the coffee shops in my area (eTown) use Senergos as their roaster, so that's what we got to start. Excited to try some other stuff regionally.

DIY, what are you working on this weekend? in c/diy@beehaw.org

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago

Staining red oak for a slat wall around our fireplace. Hope to get it installed this week.

Cutting down a large tree without knowing what you're doing, wcgw? in c/whatcouldgowrong@lemm.ee

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago

I don't see how he could have survived. But I hope he did for his sake.

Sometimes it’s the simple things you love. What’s yours? in c/cars@lemmy.world

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

We live in a pretty rural area and take a lot of trips on it. We've even camped in the back with the seats down. It's also the first SUV we've owned and just love the versatility of it. But that part is true of any SUV.

Sometimes it’s the simple things you love. What’s yours? in c/cars@lemmy.world

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I absolutely love our 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited. Have a roof rack on it and it's fantastic at what it does. Just got back from a trip to town with two little ones and a load of lumber on the roof. It's understated styling is just so pleasing to look at and it's really comfortable inside with an amazing sound system. Just all around a very enjoyable (albeit boring) car to own.

what are some of the most beautiful cars in your opinion? in c/cars@lemmy.world

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Toyota Land Cruiser

Does Lemm.ee plan to de-federate from instagram threads? in c/meta@lemm.ee

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 11 points 2 years ago

Agreed. And believe me you, they'll find a way to screw us all over if we give them half a chance.

I made a DIY keyboard attachment for my phone in c/diy@beehaw.org

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Wow! Where did you get the actual keyboard?

Loitering Is Delightful in c/simpleliving@lemmy.ml

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

Fantastic article! I used to love loitering as a kid/young adult. I should do more of it.

exploding-heads are infiltrating our discussions in c/lemmy@lemmy.ml

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee -5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That comment sounds a little bigoted.

exploding-heads are infiltrating our discussions in c/lemmy@lemmy.ml

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 14 points 2 years ago (7 children)

So, dumb question but what is exploding-heads? Are they actual Nazis or like far-right wackos and MAGA nuts?

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How to live simply with kids? (lemm.ee)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee to c/simpleliving@lemmy.ml

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My wife and I lead a pretty simple life. I work from home at a low-stress job. She is a stay-at-home mom. We have a small house, a garden, and some chickens. But we have a 3-month-old and a two-year-old. Nothing about our life feels slow or simple. On top of watching the kids there's always tons cleaning to do and house repairs and upkeep. How do you balance things that aren't optional like vehicle/house maintenance, upkeep, and raising kids? Is simple living just a luxury of those who don't have kids?

Or are we already living simply and it just doesn't FEEL simple?