Adam Coleman (u/adamcoleman)

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PSA: Trading cuttings in person vs online groups now

I remember meeting up at the park every spring to swap plant cuttings with local growers. We would chat for hours about soil mixes and light needs. It felt like a real community event where you learned by doing. These days, I mostly use plant trade apps and Facebook pages to get new varieties. Sure, it's convenient to browse offers from my couch, but the advice isn't the same. Last month, I mailed a spider plant to someone and never even heard their growing tips. Part of me misses seeing the plants up close before you take them home.

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c/custom-keyboard-builders•

adamcoleman•1mo ago

Update: Reconfiguring my bench space has me torn between hidden versus visible tool storage for keyboard mods.

One camp says out of sight keeps the workspace clean, but others argue having tools in view reduces friction during crafting... where do you stand?

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c/sketchbook-tours•

adamcoleman•1mo ago

I finally uploaded my sketchbook tour, but I'm conflicted about blurring out my friend's portrait.

I shared a video tour of my current sketchbook, which includes pages from a joint art project. My friend's preliminary drawings are visible, and I blurred them without asking, which seems like a breach of trust. Should I have removed those pages entirely or sought permission first?

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c/shower-thoughts•

adamcoleman•1mo ago

Am I the only one who realizes that asking 'how are you?' to an acquaintance can trap you in a meaningless exchange?

It often leads to a robotic back-and-forth that neither party enjoys. I've started opting for more specific questions to avoid the awkwardness.

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PSA: Trading cuttings in person vs online groups now

Update: Reconfiguring my bench space has me torn between hidden versus visible tool storage for keyboard mods.

I finally uploaded my sketchbook tour, but I'm conflicted about blurring out my friend's portrait.

Am I the only one who realizes that asking 'how are you?' to an acquaintance can trap you in a meaningless exchange?

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