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  • The fact that you care this much is a decent sign that you’re doing great.

    Your job right now is just to keep the kid alive and comfortable. Be present, be kind, and in time give him opportunities for enrichment. Make sure mom is doing well day-to-day. And don’t forget to take care of yourself; you’re no good to anyone if you’re a wreck.

    Don’t hesitate to meet with a lactation consultant if breastfeeding isn’t going smoothly. It can be a real struggle for mom and kid alike. And don’t worry if you have to use a bottle or even switch to formula for some reason; your kid will be okay.





  • “To The Department of Energy: DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! And I mean NOW!!!” he added on Truth Social.

    Fun fact #1: The department of energy does not control oil drilling. Sorry Donald, they can’t unilaterally make it happen.

    Fun fact #2: Not all oil is equal. Refineries are designed to process certain grades of oil into specific products, and different parts of the world have different grades. Refineries also often blend oils from different parts of the world to get the characteristics they need for their process.

    Fun fact #3: Moving domestic petroleum products between the west coast and the rest of the US is an expensive pain in the ass. There is a distinct lack of pipelines, so you need to ship it through the Panama canal. But shipping is expensive thanks to the Jones Act. So California, Oregon, and Washington would get particularly screwed in a domestic-only oil market.

    “Drill, baby, drill!” has always been an immensely stupid rallying cry, even if you don’t care about the environment.








  • kersploosh@sh.itjust.worksOPtoVexillology@lemmy.worldJuneteenth Flag
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    I found a library flyer that lays out the symbolism. Someone should add it to Wikipedia. Here’s the short summary:

    • The star is for Texas, the last state in the Union (at the time) where the Emancipation Proclamation was enforced.

    • The nova/sunburst represents a new beginning for black Americans.

    • The colors match the red/white/blue of the American flag.

    • The arch where blue and red meet symbolizes a new horizon.

    • More recent flags include the date “June 19, 1865.” (Visually, this is a terrible addition IMO.)

    https://skokielibrary.info/media/uploads/The%20Juneteenth%20Flag.pdf

    I suspect someone was just being an ass.

    I suspect you are correct.









  • kersploosh@sh.itjust.worksto196@lemmy.blahaj.zoneTreat yourself rule
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    13 days ago

    I used to hike, bike, and trail run solo. It was fun and freeing, but dangerous. After one too many close calls I don’t do that anymore.

    The ideal is to find the right person to go with. Being with someone that you really mesh with, and who moves at the same pace, is 100 times better than going solo.