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A Nostalgic Nibble: Real Food and Forgotten Flavors
Remember when food was simple and honest? Cucumbers, salt, dill—pickles! Ingredients you could pronounce without feeling like you needed a chemistry degree? I sure do. Foods didn’t have to hide behind mysterious 17-letter chemical concoctions just to taste good. They didn’t sit preserved in suspiciously vibrant states for months on end. They were fresh, flavorful,…
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Peace Isn’t Passive: A 2AM Story of Showing Up
By Oddly Robbie Living Calmly Amid Chaos For someone with autism, navigating life can often feel like trying to tune a radio stuck on static—noisy, unpredictable, fragmented. Yet amidst this chaos, I’ve found ways to cultivate an inner peace, a quiet steadiness. I’ve realized peace isn’t merely the absence of conflict; it’s actively maintaining boundaries,…
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Less is More: A New Take on Food, Possessions, and Life
Let this sink in: I am a part of this earth, and the earth is part of me. I own nothing, and nothing owns me. I carry memories, not things. These words have become my mantra as my partner and I prepare for our move to Costa del Sol, Spain. We’ve done this before—packing our…
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Extra, Extra! Read All About It! (But Only If You Want To)
There was a time when news traveled by word of mouth, shouted from street corners. Then came newspapers, radio, and TV. Now, breaking news follows us everywhere—flashing across our phones, blaring in waiting rooms, creeping into conversations whether we ask for it or not. Yes, being informed is important. But at what cost to our…
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My VA Hearing Test, Apple’s AI, and the Bionic Future of Hearing Aids
Hey folks, it’s your friendly neighborhood Oddly Robbie here! I recently bit the bullet and went in for a hearing test at the VA—a long-overdue appointment I’d been avoiding for ages. And let me tell you, the results opened my eyes to just how advanced hearing technology has become. While I found out that I’m…
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Finding Peace in What Is: Lessons from Unfairness and Living Simply
Hey there, fellow wanderers of life! It’s Oddly Robbie, back to reflect on some things that may have gone sideways in my life, but ultimately led me to a place of peace and fulfillment. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of your favorite tea (or yerba mate if you’re feeling adventurous), and let’s…
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The Thin Line Between Home and Homelessness: My Journey and the Fight for Housing Security
The warmth of a home is something many of us take for granted. But for those of us who have faced the cold nights in a van, the reality is much harsher. Housing insecurity is not just about losing a roof over your head; it’s about losing the stability, safety, and dignity that come with…
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Exploring New Pathways: The Potential of Psilocybin in Helping the Difficult Effects of Autism
Hello, Oddly Robbie readers! Today, I want to delve into a topic that might be a bit controversial but has incredible potential to change lives. I live in a place where the use of psilocybin—more commonly known as magic mushrooms—is allowed. My psychologist recommended a documentary called *Fantastic Fungi*. This film opened my eyes to…
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As Oddly Robbie, I carry the worries of my ancestors, but I also have the strength to fight for them and for the future. In these times of conflict, I choose to fight peacefully for peace.
I feel deep sadness for the suffering caused by war, and I firmly believe that talking and understanding can lead to a better world. I speak out not with anger, but with love for humanity and a desire for a peaceful life. May our voices, no matter how small, rise above the noise of conflict…
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Unlocking Progress: Rethinking Patent Laws for a Sustainable Future
Hello, digital navigators and pioneers of change! OddlyRobbie here, stepping into the arena of intellectual rights with a twist only we can explore. Did you know that the melody that rings out at every birthday bash was once bound by copyright chains? Let’s unravel the complex world of patents—meant to foster innovation but perhaps, also…
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Dehumanization: A Logical Perspective (special edition)
Across various cultures, there’s often an implicit agreement to dehumanize neighboring communities. My aim here is not to justify this behavior or to label it as good or bad but rather to examine it from a logical perspective. Understanding Dehumanization Dehumanization enables us to mentally override our empathy and engage in acts like warfare against…
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Cultural Carousel: My Global Jaunt
Ah, the green Montanan turned Mormon missionary! Who would’ve guessed that jetting off to Japan would throw me onto a relentless cultural treadmill? There, my Japanese companion, a model of military discipline, set a grueling pace. Exhausted yet determined, I had no choice but to dive into the deep end of unfamiliar languages and customs.…
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How having honest history can help us advance as humans, by OddlyRobbie
The Unvarnished Chapters: Rediscovering Our Collective Saga In the intricate mosaic of human history, the tales that resonate loudest are often those penned by victors, leaving a swath of narratives untold, shrouded in the shadows of oversight. Today, I invite you on an expedition—not to unearth a continent anew, as European explorers once claimed, but…
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Please have a rest and hear a short story: Human generated
In the year 2029, the world is abuzz with the most groundbreaking archaeological finds in history. The discovery of Atlantis and El Dorado using state-of-the-art scanning technologies was just the beginning. The real turning point comes when a team of international archaeologists, employing a combination of lidar, x-ray imaging, and other advanced scanning techniques, stumbles…
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Adventures of the ‘Flunkie Duo’: Ice Cream, Daydreams, and Lessons Unplanned
Introduction Embark on a journey back to third grade with me—a period expected to be filled with the basics of multiplication and cursive, yet for Rodger (name changed) and me, it transformed into an unforeseen adventure. This story isn’t about conventional achievements but about the rich, unexpected lessons life taught us, all while weaving in…
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Urban Harvest: Bridging Soil and Skyscrapers for a Healthier Community
Hello, curious minds and city dwellers! I’m Oddly Robbie, your quirky guide to the unexplored nooks and crannies of urban sustainability. Today, we’re embarking on a green journey from the heart of the farm to the bustling heartbeat of the city. You see, I hail from a lineage of nurturing farmers, but like many wanderlust…
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Cosecha urbana: uniendo suelo y rascacielos para una comunidad más saludable
¡Hola mentes curiosas y citadinos! Soy Oddly Robbie, tu peculiar guía sobre los rincones inexplorados de la sostenibilidad urbana. Hoy nos embarcamos en un viaje ecológico desde el corazón de la granja hasta el bullicioso corazón de la ciudad. Verá, provengo de un linaje de granjeros cariñosos, pero como muchas almas apasionadas por los viajes,…
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Unidos Estamos: Cómo el Mundial revela el corazón de Argentina
Introducción Cuando llega la Copa Mundial de la FIFA, Argentina se transforma. Es como si se hubiera accionado un interruptor y la nación entera estuviera bañada en una nueva unidad. Como alguien que ha experimentado la rica cultura de Argentina, puedo dar fe de que este evento sirve como un espejo que refleja la naturaleza…
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Robo-Companions: A Heartfelt Ode to the Golden Years
Oh, the quaint sight of a male robot and an adorable elderly grandma laughing together, the resonance of their giggles painting a whimsical picture against the canvas of a technicolor dawn. Ah, the magic of human-robot camaraderie! We all have a Mrs. Evelyne or a Mr. Geoffrey in our lives, don’t we? Those graceful souls…
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Embracing the Electronic Eden: A New Epoch of Enlightenment
In a realm where the cosmos embraces the dawn of knowledge, an imagery akin to Adam and Eve unfolds, with hands reaching out, not for a forbidden fruit, but an electronic apple of knowledge. The allure of this modern-day lore is not confined to the whims of fate but beckons a future replete with boundless…
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Get Down, Get Down, People! Let’s Talk Chairs—or the Lack Thereof! 😂
Let’s talk about chairs for a minute. These pieces of furniture are supposed to show the animal kingdom just how smart we humans are, right? We invest big bucks in ergonomic wonders, yet find ourselves still aching for relief. Why does laying down or standing up suddenly feel so right? A Brief History of the…
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