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Sheet mulching
  • I've been using this extensively in my garden / yard over the last few years with great success. We've used it in our vegetable garden, our herb / tea garden and now we're doing it for a section for cut flowers and Dahlias for next year. We haven't bagged any leaves in the last few years using them and some of our neighbors on our gardens. Sheet mulching for the win

  • What the hell is even "self care"?
  • The way I have been thinking about this recently is Spending Time vs Wasting Time. Spending Time is self care while Wasting Time is not. Spending time is doing leisure activities or anything that bring me joy that is long lasting. Wasting Time is doing something just to be distracting for the moment but once its done I don't feel really rested and relaxed. These Time Wasting activities give a little pleasure but I always feel a little bored during or afterwards. What is spending time and wasting time can change based on your values and what have been doing recently.

    If we are using food as an example, spending time is a pot pie and wasting time is popcorn. Pot pies are healthy, filling and comforting when eating it and it lasts. Popcorn is satisfying while eating it but doesn't last and isn't that healthy. Nothing wrong with some popcorn but you can't live off it along. Spending time on the internet for me is like Popcorn. I do it often but I can't have it be all my leisure time or else I feel bored.

    I really enjoyed Pleasure Activism to understand what is true lasting pleasure. It is not for everyone, since its a large number of short stories / essays with a specific viewpoint but its useful to think about.

  • www.mprnews.org Queer couples marry at new LGBTQ+ center in Uptown Minneapolis after Trump win

    In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s reelection, queer Twin Cities residents are finding security at Queermunity, a café and social space that opened earlier this month.

    Queer couples marry at new LGBTQ+ center in Uptown Minneapolis after Trump win
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    They're called leaves for a reason.
  • Just remember that month suggestions online are for certain geographic areas. You might need to move them earlier or later. (The best rules I have seen is when nights are above 50 F in North America)

  • The election that will take place at the DNC to replace the chair will decide the policy direction of the Democratic party. Let your voice be heard!
  • Frankly more people were excited about Tim Walz then Kamala Harris. Let's get more MN politicians in there instead of people from the coasts. The focus on getting someone from the Midwest is the only good news I see. We need someone from Minnesota, Wisconsin or Michigan to lead the party from the inside. They might be fully progressive but understand how to organize and message to everyone. They can't just float by on politics as usual

  • Would you go on a trip with your ex-partner and their former affair partner for your kid's sake?
  • I know this isn't 100% on topic but I recommend you want this TED Talk by Esther Perel about infidelity. It might give you some different perspective about cheating and how to deal with it. Take a watch and see what she has to say. She is highly regarded and a very helpful.

    I do think you should go after having a conversation with your ex-wife and child about it. Talk with your child about what they hope they are getting out of it and set some expectations about you wanting to spend most of your time with them. Tell them you might be angry about the situation which has nothing to do with them. Do the same with your ex-wife and say you want to go but you might be angry at points. Say it out loud so everyone is aware before it happens.

    You can't fully disconnected from these people since you have a kid with them without hurting your child. Its going to be tough and rough but this might be a good crash course into your new relationship with your ex-wife and her new husbands. You don't have to like them but be friendly enough in front of your kid.

    Also free fancy trip. Count it has blood money for the infidelity if that helps you

  • Would you go on a trip with your ex-partner and their former affair partner for your kid's sake?
  • This is the correct response since they all co-parent a kid together they will run into each other in the future. You don't have to be friends with this person but you got to be friendly. Give it a chance but make sure you have time to process and boundaries about what you think you can handle. This isn't for you but your kid. Be the bigger man

  • AOC Asked People Who Voted For Both Her And Trump To Explain Why—And Their Answers Are Eye-Opening
  • Agreed. Run on change for the better. Higher minimum wages, universal health care, paid sick time, paid maternity / paternity leave. This will get votes because people want something better in their pocket books. Student loan forgiveness was a great policy to run on. If it wasn't blocked in courts it would have given a huge boost to Biden.

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    www.mprnews.org Upcoming Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations to check out around Minnesota

    This year, Indigenous Peoples Day lands on Monday, Oct. 14. Some celebrations will begin over the weekend.

    Upcoming Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations to check out around Minnesota
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    www.mprnews.org Upcoming Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations to check out around Minnesota

    This year, Indigenous Peoples Day lands on Monday, Oct. 14. Some celebrations will begin over the weekend.

    Upcoming Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations to check out around Minnesota

    Things to check out this weekend and Monday in celebration of Indigenous People's Day

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    www.ourstreetsmn.org Ask Saint Paul City Council to Pass a Rethinking I-94 Resolution

    With most of the 7.5-mile stretch of the corridor in question being across the river, the Saint Paul City Council must pass something similar to oppose rebuilding and highway expansion. If you're a resident of Saint Paul, email your council member and ask that they pass a Rethinking I-94 resolution.

    Ask Saint Paul City Council to Pass a Rethinking I-94 Resolution

    In case anyone in St. Paul wants to do something about the Rethinking I-94 project. If you aren't familiar with the Twin Cities Boulevard its a proposal to convert a portion of I-94 into a street level boulevard through the Twin Cities.

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    www.mprnews.org What to know on claims made about Minnesota, Walz in VP debate against Vance

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s home state came up early in his debate against fellow vice presidential candidate JD Vance on Tuesday evening. Here are the facts.

    What to know on claims made about Minnesota, Walz in VP debate against Vance

    Interesting fact checks against claims made during the VP Debate

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    www.mprnews.org Minneapolis opens new Graco Park along Mississippi River in northeast

    A new park has opened in northeast Minneapolis featuring walking paths, a riverside landing, picnic tables and hundreds of native plants.

    Minneapolis opens new Graco Park along Mississippi River in northeast

    I didn't know there was on-going effort to create a continuous parks along the Mississippi. Access to water should be shared with all

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