Evkob

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[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 hours ago

Pyramide de Sainte-Foy mentionnée!!

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

You sound like a hoot, what a great resignation!

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

How often are you fixing your dishwasher??

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 14 points 1 week ago

Honestly, by asking here you're already way ahead of like 99% of people in your situation.

I think openness to learning/listening is key, which you seem to have going for you, but I'd recommend an approach where you state your openness and let them come to you with that information when they're comfortable to. Example; instead of asking "do you have new pronouns?" just say "if you want to try out new pronouns, let me know!", that kind of thing.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 week ago

I wish I got gendered as a trans woman, it's not what I am but it's a better guess than being assigned male at sight.

The occasional ma'am always quickly gets "corrected".

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago

I guess you just have to sit with that shame, shame which I'm assuming from your post you already feel because of these thoughts, and figure out what it means for you. I hope for the animals' sake that you stay vegan, but for your sake I hope you do whatever you need to have your peace.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I've definitely struggled with these exact thoughts a lot in the past.

As the longer I've been vegan, and as I've gotten older too, my perspective on veganism (and other decisions I've made for the environment, such as being car-free) has shifted.

I used to be really motivated to try and save the world. Surely, by leading by example, and sharing the facts and science, I could inspire the people around me to make more eco-friendly decisions. While a couple people I know have slightly reduced their meat intake, or now opt for a bicycle instead of a car for the occasional commute; most people only offer excuses and refuse to put their money where their mouth is, values-wise.

My perspective is now somewhat egoist; I'm vegan (and car-free, and other things) for myself. It makes me feel better to not participate in systems which actively harm society, our planet, or any living beings. So I do it. I've accepted the futility of trying to keep our planet livable for our species in the face of capitalism, but it still feels better for me to be vegan.

Do you think you'd feel better if you started eating meat again?

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 weeks ago

That's a health hazard; you'd be stirring up the black mold. Wear a mask!

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 17 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

But I'm from New Brunswick! I've been told that if we don't let the Irvings refine oil and clear-cut our forests, our economy will collapse!

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 weeks ago

An extremely subjective and esoteric set of criteria. Sometimes it's because the representation of Jesus is hot, sometimes the crucifix is rather ornate, sometimes it's just different from what I've seen before.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I ended up with three crucifixes by various happenstance, and then I kinda just started buying cool ones whenever I'd see any in thrift stores.

[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Digging the cockpit, would love to see a full pic if you have one!

Is the thing on the rainbow band a watch or a compass?

 

I had to drive around 1500km this past weekend in a rented mini-van. I don't own a car, so that's probably more distance than I've covered in a motor vehicle in the past 5 years.

Today, back home and on my way to work, there was rather torrential rain, but I was still so thankful to be back on the bike.

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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by Evkob@lemmy.ca to c/maplemusic@lemmy.ca
 

En honneur du quinzou aujourd'hui! (La fête nationale des acadien•nes)

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In honour of National Acadian Day today!

VIREZ-FOU 💙⭐🤍❤️

 

(Happy National Acadian Day to all Acadians!)

Craquez-vous une Alpine, mettez du 1755 ou les Hay Babies, pis faites du tapage pour laisser savoir aux Anglais qu'on est still là!

 

La parfaite toune à écouter en pleurant son ex.

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A song to listen to while mourning a failed relationship.

 

Two cappuccinos I made one after the other in my café today. This couple came in and wanted large cappuccinos, so I made them in our 16oz cups. Not my cup of tea (nor coffee) but if I can make what you want, I will! Unfortunely, my muscle memory is attuned to steaming/pouring 8oz capps, and so the first one came out somewhat more phallic than I intended 😅

The only thing worse than a shitty pour is a shitty pour in the same order as a drink you nailed.

 

Violett Pi (real name: Karl Gagnon) is a québécois artist originally from Granby. Naming himself after a flower (violets) and the irrational number π, his music reflects the beauty in the nonsensical. Inspired by bands like Nirvana and Mr. Bungle, his discography is eclectic, honest, and raw.

I had the chance to see him and his band open for one of my favourite artists a few years ago, the energy they had on stage was amazing, honestly one of the best live performances I've seen, despite a small, somewhat-timid crowd.

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Evkob@lemmy.ca to c/coffee@lemmy.world
 

I'm just curious! I'd love to know what type of cafés anyone here is working at.

My current café is kinda old-school Italian style coffee-wise but much more laid back and add some hippy-granola vibes for good mesure. Our beans are roasted in-house, and pretty much all the food we sell is made in-house as well, down to the sauces, and anything we don't make ourselves is bought locally.

I've worked in two other cafés prior to this one. The first was a kinda upscale third-wave spot that mostly attracted yuppies, and the equipment far surpassed the training of any of the staff. We had pourovers on the menu and maybe 1 and a half employees actually knew how to brew with a V60.

The second was a hardline traditional Italian-style café, which, if you're familiar with the coffee culture in Canada (where I live) vs Italy, is a silly idea. A lot of people here only know Tim Horton's or Starbucks, especially in a mostly rural province like where I'm situated. You have to meet people where they're at; scoffing at people for wanting sweetener in their latte isn't likely to encourage them to jump into the coffee world in whichever way one deems proper. It'll only encourage them to stick to Timmies or Starbucks instead of checking out local cafés with actually good coffee.

 

Les Moontunes are an Acadian ensemble (although a lot if not most of their songs are in English!) with influences ranging from jazz to metal to soul to psychedelic rock. When they perform live, they do so in astronaut suits to represent their out-of-this-world sound.

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CARIBOU - Sun (youtu.be)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Evkob@lemmy.ca to c/maplemusic@lemmy.ca
 

CARIBOU is an one-man electronic band, written, performed, and produced by Dan Snaith from Dundas, Ontario. He's also released music under the names Manitoba and Daphni.

 

A great musician who faced more than his share of demons. I first saw this video 5 or so years ago, and I've been coming back to it regularly since. There's an authenticity to Stewart's singing, a pained optimism of sorts, paired with the agressive mandolin-playing. It just speaks to me.

 

(For some context, I live in Canada, beer labels are bilingually English & French here)

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