Anybody here into archery? I’m thinking of taking it up and wouldn’t mind some pointers for a beginner. No hunting, only targets for fun & exercise. Considering a recurve with 30-40 lbs draw. Anything beyond that, I’m clueless. Planning a trip to a semi-local archery shop that has a good reputation. Advice? #archery
Yeah, it’s these kind of complications that made me decide that LASIK is not “for me” even though the vision in one of my eyes is pretty bad (both are corrected), I can live with it. https://mstdn.social/@MatthewChat/112404984819210716
@Wraithe Sharing just my own story, because I was in a similar place to you. My intent is just to share my experience, not argue against the article or anything.
Fwiw, that is how I felt for a long time too. I did a fair amount of research because my eyesight was so bad and I couldn’t wear contacts, and wearing glasses made some things I enjoy (swimming, etc) difficult. What I read was that complication rates are pretty darn high for the shopping mall “buy one get one free” LASIK type docs. And that’s mostly because they don’t turn people away who shouldn’t be getting it. And the rates are much lower for docs who are really good and are willing to say “this isn’t right for you.” I finally bit the bullet and went to a very well regarded doc in Chicago. He was super clear that he would tell me if he thought in any way my eyes weren’t a good candidate for it. He recommended PRK instead of lasik due to my eye shape. It went well and has totally changed my life. I do have some very mild side effects (eyes are slightly drier and lights at night have a slight star effect). But those don’t get in the way of my life.
I need some new science fiction to read, who has some suggestions? I don't like military sci-fi. For reference, my favorite series is the Expanse, I also enjoyed Scalzi's Collapsing Empire, I love Robert Charles Wilson's books. I mostly enjoy space operas and unique stories about technology, for example I really liked the recent book Mountain in the Sea about AI and intelligent octopus. Suggestions from the awesome Bookstodon community? @bookstodon#Bookstodon#Scifi#ScienceFiction
@the_etrain@michelestrider I spent about a year hiding my flintstones vitamin. My mom would give it to me, I would pop it in my mouth, then go hide behind a sofa. When we moved out of that house, years later, they discovered a little pile of flintstones vitamins back there 🤣🤣
Calling upon the FEDI HIVEMIND: I need suggestions on medium to shorter hairstyles that can accommodate a sweeping bang that hides the hairline.
I am getting tired of longer hair and want to get a shorter cut than I do now, but most of the shorter haircuts that look cute or hot on queer gals like me rely upon a full hairline, which I do not have at all. What could I try instead?
And the sleepoveraning has begun. My house is slowly being overrun by tween girls. Pray for me. I will try to post when I am able. Oh god, I hear the shrieks. …. They’re coming.