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  • My Robot Hobby

    My Robot Hobby

    Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on.

    I’m a fairly creative person. I’m not highly creative; I know that there’s people out there who are more so. But I have written certain papers and I’m technically published, cooked different foods, created my own songs, painted and drew over the years, gathered supplies for my own Halloween costumes and makeup, and I’m dabbling in AI generated written articles, images, and videos.

    I also “drew” the first few pages of a comic book that went nowhere when I was a teenager.

    However, I would say that my robot hobby is the most ambitious project I’ve done. Yes, I build kits and sets, although I have tried to make simple designs using a single hobby motor, gears, and hobby supplies like glue, paper clips, plastic lids, and popsicle sticks.

    Robotics is one of my special interests, and I’m proud that I was able to complete 8 robot projects, although I made several more science based mechanisms, and I had some botched projects.

    The most ambitious robot was a black plexiglass Hexapod (six legs). 13 motors, LED lights, an Ultrasonic sensor, and a Arduino clone circuit. It did require programming in C++ and Python.

    That was a difficult project, and while it could move somewhat, and I could make the LED lights turn on, it couldn’t move fully. I was disappointed of what I could do with the Hexapod kit, so I ended up discarding it during a move.

    Robotics is hard, but I’m proud of what I could do with little formal education, and limited resources. I know that there’s robots currently being made that are more advanced and expensive than what I made, but I was able to accomplish things I couldn’t dream about 15 years ago.

    For example, I built a type of robot that I could voice control using an app, and a “Whegged”robot that could crawl on different terrain like grass and rocky terrain. I made a cargo type of treaded robot that could carry lightweight objects like drinks and articles of clothing.

    I’ll keep dreaming and trying new things. Maybe it can lead to something in the future.

  • Tropical Heat🥵

    What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months?

    I’m currently in a country with a Mediterranean climate, even though it’s technically winter here. Not too hot, not too cold. It rarely snows here, although a jacket and knit cap may be required during the night time. I dealt with frigid temperatures before, so it’s comfortable enough here.

    However, next month I’m traveling to a country with a tropical climate, and it’s hot and humid almost all year. Near unbearable heat, similar to Miami weather.

    I’ve endured extreme heat and cold before, but that climate is something else.

    I’ve been to the country before last year, and I tried everything to stay cool without access to more expensive air conditioning. Drinking ice water and cold drinks, wearing shorts and t-shirts, swimming and showering several times a day, having a fan close by blowing wind on me, staying in shade, and minimizing my activity outside. Having a frozen water bottle cool me down. Very little relief, still sweating like crazy.

    It got to the point where I was suffering heat stress and developing health issues. So after 3 weeks, I finally gave in and stayed in lodging with regular air conditioning. Finally, some real relief, and my health improved.

    I plan to stay in this country for 6 months, at least! Possibly longer. I don’t like extreme hot or frigid weather, but between the two, I’ll chose the hotter weather. At least I don’t have to deal with the snow and gloom.

    I don’t know how the local people tolerate the climate, but they adapted well enough that they can wear long shirts and pants outside. And here I am from a Midwestern climate, sweating buckets minutes after being outside in shorts and a t-shirt.

    And it could get even hotter in coming years! Yes, a challenge I’ll try to meet. I still like being in the country though, I just complain about the climate. I’ll manage somehow.

  • The World Needs Misfits

    What advice would you give to your teenage self?

    Oh, I would have to make a list of the things I would tell my younger self. But I’ll start with changing the mindset about loneliness. Being alone can be an advantage in some ways , and I developed in such a way that I can tolerate isolation better than others. Maybe not try so hard to make friends and date. It will happen in time with less pressure.

    Save money as much as possible. I fell for the materialistic creed, and thought that I would always be fairly comfortable financially. There were definitely lean times in my life, and there may be more in the future. So try to be more frugal.

    Study engineering in university. I wouldn’t say that I have a talent in engineering, more like a general interest that could have developed further with formal schooling. Maybe I could have worked as in robotics, materials science, or even in artificial intelligence. There’s more opportunities for engineers than the other fields I studied.

    Don’t smoke or toke, no matter how stressed or upset you get. I developed bad habits in my late teens and twenties, mainly cuz I don’t cope with stress well. I didn’t know that those habits would cause more stress and difficulty over time, plus I would be able to save money if I didn’t develop those habits. I didn’t fully understand how a mind could be addicted to substances.

    Read more science and philosophy. I read a lot, but the stuff I was reading as a teenager is different than what I read now. I would recommend Bertrand Russell, Arthur Schopenhaur, Albert Camus, and maybe some other ones, since their works would help me understand the world better, and help me cope with problems I would have throughout my life. I could have developed a different mentality.

    Walk more, and be more creative. I still love music, but I can barely play. I could have developed my music skill more, maybe using studio software. And walking and biking seem to exercise that I can tolerate. Paint, draw, and write, maybe some opportunities would come up.

  • The Curse of being Atypical.

    What bores you?

    So, what bores me? It’s more like what doesn’t bore me. I have been more selective of how I spend my free time.

    Formal education bores me. I went to school for several years, including a technical college and university. Going to lectures, listening to 2 or 3 professors or teaching assistants per day lecture for hours at a time, sometimes reading about subjects that can be tedious. It often took an innovative or charismatic teacher for me to pay attention in class, or I took a course that I have familiarity and interest in.

    Sports bore me. While some people find athletic teams and individuals fascinating, I often don’t. It’s more like I count how many sport injuries can happen during a game or match.

    Many television shows and oftentimes movies can bore me. Television comedies seem to be my go-to, but it has to be very funny for me to keep sustained interest.

    While I used to like movies, I think I saw so many over decades that I can predict plot twists and movie tropes. I maybe see one or 2 movies a year now, and they tend to be the blockbuster type of film. I was bored seeing the second Avatar movie, it was so long.

    I read everyday, but I find books boring now. I don’t think I have the attention span to read novels, but I will read the occasional non-fiction book. I may not finish though, but I will read up on summaries and profound quotes after. And certain articles are Too Long; Didn’t Read, so I’ll skip to the last 2 paragraphs.

    I tended to job hop after 18 months-2 years in most cases, cuz I would grow bored with the routine over time. I would get excited at first once I got a job, I would then learn the routines, and over time have contempt over the routine. And often the pay wasn’t good enough for me to tolerate the stress and boredom and stay longer.

    What else? Some music genres can be uninteresting for me, like Country music, Folk, Jazz. While I was a fan of the early days of Rap and HipHop, it seems like even the modern artists these days are going through the motions.

    I partly left the US cuz I found my newer residence boring. When shopping and eating are the main pastimes there, I was ready to move after 5 years. Nice weather though.

    Maybe it’s me. I lived too long, had my fill of experiences, and became burnt out and world weary. It’s harder to find interesting things about living on Earth. I will probably dabble more in virtual reality in the near future, if I can afford it. Longing for the Holo-Deck, or Death. Whichever comes first….

  • A Cuppa Coffee for a Neurodiverse Mind

    What is your favorite drink?

    I have a cup of coffee near me now. Instant coffee and heated mineral water, a little milk, and I currently don’t add sugar, or add a little sweetener. I probably drink way too much coffee. When I brew coffee, I can easily drink a pot or more a day.

    I do like other drinks, like Soda (Pop), fruit juices, alcoholic beverages, tea at times. Milk I only drink if I can get a gallon jug of it, otherwise I use it for cereal or for cooking. But since I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I limit consuming the other drinks.

    Coffee is relatively affordable, healthy, and a comfort to drink. It’s possible that I self medicate and stimulate with coffee due to my autism and possible ADHD, but it probably does contribute to whatever sleep and anxiety problems I have.

    My parents and grandparents were coffee drinkers, and I’m currently in a country with several cafes. I tend to make my own brews though to save money. I don’t mind Espresso, but my go to coffee is brewed American style. I feel like I get my money’s worth, even though it’s just extra water.

    Coffee has been repeatedly proven to have several antioxidants and can offer resistance against several diseases and increase lifespan. And perhaps the coffee grounds can be used as a bio-char to add to strengthen concrete. So there’s probably a good reason why I drink so much coffee.

  • Hetty Green: “The Witch of Wall Street”

    Hetty Green: “The Witch of Wall Street”

    I’m going to diversify the topics of articles on my blog, and write about the inspiration for the name of my blog. HETTY was named after Henrietta “Hetty” Green, an American investor and secret philanthropist during the late 19th and 20th century. At one time, she was the wealthiest woman in the US.

    I did limited research about her, but what I’ll write what I know. She came from a wealthy Quaker family based in Massachusetts, and received an 6 million$ inheritance after the deaths of her father and aunt in 1865. She was educated enough in finance by her father and grandfather to make her own investment decisions in her own modest home or in banks, and invested in mortgages, real estate, government bonds, railroad stocks, and other diverse investments.

    In 1867, she married Edward Henry Green, and soon after had 2 children, Edward Green II and Sylvia. It’s notable that her husband was also wealthy, but they kept their finances separate, and there was a pre-nuptial contract before the marriage. Hetty continued to invest and live frugally.

    Hetty was a shrewd investor, and she was known to have lived an extremely frugal lifestyle, bordering on miserliness. She ate simple meals (oatmeal is rumored to be part of her regular diet), lived in modest housing with her family, avoided paying for hot water and electricity, and after her husband died, she wore a single simple black mourning dress daily until it had to be replaced with other simple clothing.

    She may have been a miserly money hoarder, but she was also a financial genius, succeeding in an industry dominated by men. The media and business rivals of the time spread rumors about her extreme frugality, but she lived a simple life based on her Quaker upbringing. I see the frugal traits of Warren Buffet and the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement in her modest way of life.

    She was also misunderstood during her time. She did anonymously donate to charities in her life, and her 2 grown children later donated the majority of their 100 million dollar inheritance to various charities after Hetty Green’s death in 1916.

    I chose HETTY as the name as my blog, cuz I believe in Hetty Green’s philosophy of living as frugal as possible, lifelong learning, and low key generosity. I sometimes post articles at times about financial advice, money saving lifehacks, and ways to make and save money.

    Hetty Greene died in 1916 at her son’s home. She was able to turn a 6 million dollar inheritance into a fortune of over 100 million dollars. Adjusted for inflation in today’s dollars, that is over 2 billion dollars.

    Was Hetty Green truly a Witch, or the Queen of Wall Street?

  • Blue Dockers Hiking Boots

    Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you.

    I’m not picky when it comes to shoes, which seems to be a problem for my brothers. As long as they are affordable and they fit me, I’ll wear them. However, the best pair of shoes I ever owned were dark blue, black, and gray Dockers Hiking boots.

    I didn’t buy the high rise shoes myself, but rather they were a Christmas gift from my youngest brother some years ago. He most of all would complain about me buying cheaper lower quality shoes that I tended to wear longer than the time they should have been replaced.

    I liked the stylish almost futuristic design, they were snug and comfortable, and looked good with various articles of clothes. They kept my feet warm and dry, especially while walking in several inches of snow during the winter. The soles had good grip on ice and other slippery surfaces.

    While I wish that I can say that I traveled far and wide in different countries while wearing those shoes, but in most cases I wore the boots around my hometown. I wore them when I went to bars and clubs, wore them outside during the winter and walked in puddles and grassy areas, and when I visited family and friends. I’m sure I wore them at work when I was allowed to.

    I kept the higher quality boots for over 2 years, probably closer to 3 years, but I eventually replaced the hiking boots cuz they were worn out and uncomfortable to my feet. And I’m sure that I went back to the affordable lower quality shoes. Hey, old habits die hard.

  • The Observer

    If there were a biography about you, what would the title be?

    I had to think about this prompt question for awhile, but The Observer is probably the best title for a biography I could come up with. Maybe if I’m ever worthy of someone writing my biography, the author can think of a better one. But it’s a safe yet honest title.

    I’m not famous or infamous (yet), and as much as I’d like to be remarkable somehow, I’m likely unremarkable in every way. I have a certain skill set that’s probably outdated in the 21st century, but what I do best no matter what is observe.

    I’m an introvert, although I sometimes wish that I wasn’t. I can be quiet, and passive to a fault. And I’m alone most of the time, although I do attempt to be social. However, I observe people and see mostly mundane behavior, although there were moments where I saw violent or unusual behavior from a distance.

    I observe animals, wild or domesticated, doing their own things, I observe the daily life of cities and towns, cars passing, people walking, sometimes with pets, children, or companions. I detect stimuli through whatever functional senses I have left. I see debris and garbage around, and I’ll pick it up and dump it if I’m in the mood. And I observe whatever scenery I’m around when I’m outside. I’ll observe nature do its thing, but I have been in various environments and climates. Deserts, temperate forests, mountainous regions, larger cities, beaches, tropical areas, and green fields.

    Oh, I’ve been on the outskirts of historical events or situations at times, but not as any of the main “actors”. Again, just observing the good, bad, and neutral among people, places and things.

    Sometimes I’ll write about it or photo/video record it. So far, it hasn’t led to anything special or lucrative. And based on prior evidence, I doubt that it lead to anything special in the future. I could be wrong though. Here’s hoping!

  • Get a DNA test done.

    Something on your “to-do list” that never gets done.

    I’m curious about my genetic history, including my full ethnic background going back hundreds or even thousands of years , and my genetic propensity for certain diseases and conditions that may happen in the future. So I would in time like to get a DNA test done. I keep on putting it off.

    I already participated in 2 genetic studies that use genetic samples I’ve given- SPARK and the Million Veteran Program- because I’m an US veteran with an Autistm Spectrum Disorder. Unfortunately, the results of my donated DNA aren’t available to me, since it’s confidential information. But I would l like to do a private DNA test.

    So why haven’t I done a DNA test yet? It’s always a money problem. I never seem to have enough money to pay for a DNA test. And as I understand, 23 & Me is one of few private companies that offer analysis of DNA samples, but it recently had financial woes.

    Getting a DNA test done is more of a want than a need. One of these days, I’ll get a test done. I hope so.

  • No Favorites

    What are your favorite sports to watch and play?

    I’m not a Sports guy, even though I have family members who are, and I come from a American city with 2 major league teams. One team even won a Championship in recent years.

    It’s not if I never watched sports. They don’t interest me. Football, Soccer, Baseball, Golf, Boxing, and Mixed Martial Arts matches and games are hard to avoid on big screen televisions in numerous bars and restaurants. I rather play a video game or watch a movie though.

    However, Baseball is probably my favorite, since I understand how the game is played, I can play it and I’m not terrible unlike other sports, and I’ve been to some games, including major league games. But I don’t follow closely, and I don’t care who wins. I know that makes me part of the minority.

  • How People Survived Fascism

    Survivors of fascism have endured profound and often harrowing experiences under regimes characterized by authoritarian control, suppression of dissent, and widespread human rights abuses. Their stories reveal the devastating impact of fascist rule on individuals and communities, as well as the resilience and courage required to endure and resist.

    Many survivors recount living in constant fear due to pervasive surveillance, arbitrary arrests, and brutal punishments for any perceived opposition.

    Families were frequently torn apart, with loved ones imprisoned, exiled, or worse.

    Daily life under fascism often involved restrictions on freedom of speech, assembly, and press, making it dangerous to express any dissenting opinions.

    Experiences also include witnessing or surviving targeted violence against marginalized groups, including ethnic minorities, political opponents, and other vulnerable populations.

    Forced labor, internment in concentration camps, and systematic persecution were tragically common.

    Despite these hardships, survivors’ testimonies often highlight acts of solidarity, resistance, and hope. Many participated in underground movements, helped hide those persecuted, or found ways to maintain their dignity and humanity in the face of oppression.

    These firsthand accounts are invaluable for understanding the human cost of fascism and serve as powerful reminders of the importance of vigilance against tyranny and the defense of democratic values.

    Organizations and memorial projects around the world work to preserve these stories, ensuring that the lessons of the past inform our present and future.

  • Fascist Regimes in History

    Fascism is a political ideology characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, and often a dictatorial leadership. Throughout history, several regimes have been identified as fascist or exhibiting fascist characteristics.

    Here are some of the most well-known fascist regimes:

    – **Italy under Benito Mussolini (1922–1943):** Often considered the original fascist regime, Mussolini’s government emphasized nationalism, militarism, and the suppression of political opposition.

    – **Germany under Adolf Hitler (Nazi Party) (1933–1945):** The Nazi regime combined fascist ideology with extreme racism and anti-Semitism, leading to World War II and the Holocaust.

    – **Spain under Francisco Franco (1939–1975):** While Franco’s regime is sometimes described as authoritarian or nationalist, it shared many characteristics with fascism, including centralized control and suppression of dissent.

    – **Portugal under António de Oliveira Salazar (Estado Novo) (1932–1968):** Salazar’s regime was authoritarian and nationalist with some fascist elements, emphasizing traditional values and anti-communism.

    – **Hungary under Miklós Horthy and the Arrow Cross Party (early 1920s–1945):** Horthy’s regime leaned authoritarian, and the later Arrow Cross Party (1944–1945) was explicitly fascist and aligned with Nazi Germany.

    – **Romania under Ion Antonescu (1940–1944):** A military dictator who allied with Nazi Germany and led a government with fascist policies.

    – **Japan (1930s–1945):** While Japan’s government was militaristic and authoritarian during this period, it didn’t fully adopt Western-style fascism but shared similarities in nationalism and expansionism.

    These regimes varied in their specific policies and implementations but shared core elements of fascism such as authoritarian rule, nationalism, and the suppression of opposition.

    It’s important to note that the term “fascism” can be complex and interpretations vary among historians. Some regimes exhibit fascist traits without fully fitting the definition. Each regime had unique features shaped by their own historical and cultural contexts. ~H

  • Foraging and hunting wild foods

    Foraging and hunting wild foods

    🌿 Foraging for Wild Foods: A Natural Treasure Hunt! 🍄Did you know that some of the best, freshest ingredients are right outside your door? Foraging is an ancient practice that lets you connect with nature while discovering delicious, nutritious foods growing wild around you.

    Here are some common wild foods you can safely forage:🌱 **Wild Greens**: Dandelion greens, nettles, chickweed, and lamb’s quarters are packed with vitamins and perfect for salads or cooking. Remember to identify nettles carefully — wearing gloves helps!

    🍄**Edible Mushrooms**: Morels, chanterelles, and shiitake grow in many regions. Be absolutely certain of your identification before consuming; when in doubt, consult an expert!

    🍓 **Wild Berries**: Blackberries, raspberries, elderberries, and wild strawberries are seasonal delights full of antioxidants.

    🌰 **Nuts and Seeds**: Acorns (properly prepared), wild hazelnuts, and chestnuts can be gathered and enjoyed.

    🍯 **Wild Herbs**: Mint, wild garlic, and thyme add amazing flavors to your dishes.

    **Tips for Safe Foraging:**1. **Always identify your finds with 100% certainty.** Many plants and mushrooms have poisonous look-alikes.2. **Harvest sustainably.** Take only what you need and avoid damaging plants.3. **Avoid areas near roads or contaminated sites** to prevent pollution ingestion.4. **Educate yourself!** Use trusted guides, apps, or join foraging groups.Nature’s pantry is vast and waiting for you to explore. Happy foraging!

    🌿✨#Foraging #WildFood #Nature #HealthyLiving #FoodieTips #SustainableEating🦌

    Hunting Tip of the Day: What’s the Easiest Wild Game to Hunt? 🎯If you’re new to hunting or looking to sharpen your skills, starting with easier wild game can make all the difference! Here are some of the easiest wild game species to hunt:🌾

    **Rabbits & Hares** – Abundant and widespread, they’re great for beginners. Plus, their smaller size makes them manageable for first hunts.🦌

    **Squirrels** – Common in many wooded areas, squirrels offer a good challenge without being too difficult to track.

    🦃 **Turkeys** – While a bit trickier, turkeys are approachable with the right calls and strategies, making them a rewarding target.

    Remember, successful hunting isn’t just about the game — it’s about patience, preparation, and respecting nature. Start simple, learn the habits of your target species, and always prioritize safety.Happy hunting! 🦌🏹

    #HuntingTips #WildGame #OutdoorLife #BeginnerHunter

  • Budget Bites- Affordable Meal Recipes

    Eating well on a tight budget doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor or fun. In fact, some of the most delicious and satisfying meals come from the simplest ingredients—and a little creativity in the kitchen! Welcome to **Budget Bites: Hilariously Cheap Recipes That Taste Like a Million Bucks!** In this blog post, we’ll share mouthwatering recipes that won’t break the bank but will have your taste buds dancing with delight. From clever hacks to unexpected flavor combos, get ready to discover how you can whip up gourmet-worthy dishes without emptying your wallet. Whether you’re a college student, a busy parent, or just someone looking to save a few bucks, these budget-friendly meals prove that eating well can be both affordable and downright fun!

    Looking for a ridiculously easy (and hilarious) recipe to add to your cheap foods cookbook? Try this one out! 😂

    **The “Whatever’s Left in the Fridge” Surprise**

    Ingredients:
    – Whatever canned beans you found hiding in the pantry
    – A sad-looking carrot or two (or any random veggies about to expire)
    – That half-eaten slice of cheese
    – A splash of ketchup, hot sauce, or whatever weird condiment you love
    – Optional: Leftover pasta, rice, or bread if you can find it

    Instructions:
    1. Throw all your “random finds” into a pan like you’re conducting a culinary experiment.
    2. Stir it up while humming your favorite song (the more off-key, the better).
    3. Let it simmer until it looks slightly more appetizing than before.
    4. Serve with the confidence of a gourmet chef—bonus points if you name it something fancy like “Fridge Surprise à la You.”

    Pro tip: Sometimes, the best cheap recipes are all about creativity and humor. Remember, cooking doesn’t have to be perfect to be delicious—or hilarious! 🍳😄


    **The “Oops, I Forgot to Shop” Pasta** 🍝

    Ingredients:
    – A handful of whatever noodles you find in your pantry (spaghetti, macaroni, shoe laces… kidding!)
    – One sad tomato (or ketchup if you really forgot to shop)
    – A sprinkle of that mystery spice you never use
    – Half an onion (if you’re feeling fancy)
    – Water (to boil the noodles, obviously)
    – A dash of “make it work” attitude

    Instructions:
    1️⃣ Boil the noodles. Or until they’re not crunchy. Your call!
    2️⃣ Chop the half onion like a ninja (or just throw it in chunks).
    3️⃣ Throw the sad tomato or ketchup in a pan and add a sprinkle of mystery spice – maybe paprika? Or cinnamon? What could go wrong?
    4️⃣ Toss the noodles and onions into the sauce. Stir like you mean it.
    5️⃣ Serve with a smile and prepare to pretend this was your plan all along.


    **”Instant Gourmet Ramen Upgrade”**

    Ingredients:
    – 1 pack of instant ramen noodles (the cheaper, the better!)
    – 1 egg (the miracle ingredient)
    – A handful of mystery frozen veggies (because why not?)
    – Soy sauce (or that random sauce you found in the back of your fridge)
    – Optional: 3-day-old takeout leftovers for added flavor adventure

    Steps:
    1. Boil water like you’re a gourmet chef starring in your own cooking show.
    2. Toss in the noodles and frozen veggies like a pro juggler.
    3. Crack that egg right in the pot — bonus points if you don’t get shell in the soup!
    4. Splash some soy sauce or fridge-found sauce like Picasso painting a masterpiece.
    5. Stir it all up and pretend you came up with this recipe on a Michelin-level brainstorm.
    6. Serve proudly with a side of laughter and a big appetite!


    Check out our collection of CHEAP & CHEERFUL recipes perfect for anyone on a budget – because saving money doesn’t mean saving on laughs or taste!

    From quirky ingredient combos to hilarious cooking hacks, this cookbook is your go-to guide for whipping up affordable meals with a side of humor.

    Stay tuned for recipes that are easy on your wallet and heavy on the fun! 💸🍔🤣

    #BudgetCooking #CheapEats #FunnyRecipes #CookingWithHumor #AffordableMeals #KitchenLaughs

  • Welcome to Hetty- My Story

    Hey, I’m Kyle Anderson. I decided to create this startup website to help relieve and reduce poverty and contribute to reducing the impact of social problems, because I experienced poverty and homelessness myself, and had my share of suffering. I help in ways that I can. Here is info about my background.

    I’m a middle aged Virgo, considered “Generation X.” I’m from Milwaukee originally, although I travel and been to over a 12 countries and parts of the US. I have 2 younger brothers, and have relatives mainly based in Wisconsin and Michigan. I have a young daughter and family currently living in an Eastern African country.

    I coped with poverty and homelessness in and out of my life. I’ve been homeless twice in my life, both times for several months. There were also days where I only had ramen, rice, oatmeal, hotdogs with sandwich bread, or snack chips as meals. However, I was fortunate enough to have resources available for me both times, including mental health therapy and social disability insurance. It turned out that I’m neurodivergent and have service connected tinnitus.

    I’m a disabled Air Force veteran, one of my conditions is high functioning autism. I suspect that I have ADHD also, but that hasn’t been properly diagnosed yet. I’m neurodivergent, left handed, a shy introvert, and can be creative. I like reading, pop culture, traveling, video games, and comedy. I feel more comfortable with technology, books, and animals than I do with many people. But don’t think I don’t care!

    I have an unconventional education. Years of public school education, a military apprenticeship in food and customer services, years of college education studying writing and information technology, and what education I received informally. I have dabbled in
    music, painting, cooking, baking, investing, robotics and electronics.

    Both of my parents have died from forms of cancer, so some articles will be related to the medical field, like eating affordable yet healthy meals.

    This website combines many of my special interests in food service, pop culture, history, science, philosophy, technology, and even comedy into a jumble, and many but not all of the articles are AI generated. One of my flaws is that I can be too shiftless for my own good. I tend to dabble and experiment in different fields, to see if I find a project that sticks and be successful. Donations to any money transfer app accounts are appreciated.

    CashApp: $KyleAnderson1973
    PayPal: @kyleanderson124
    Venmo: @Kyle-Anderson-508


    Feel free to contact me at < ky.anderson@live.com > for any requests and input. I will work on and evolve this website, because like me it’s a work in progress. Thank you, and may all of you have at least one great day in your lives.

  • Managing Screentime

    How do you manage screen time for yourself?

    If I do manage my screentime, I’ll either cook something to eat, sleep or nap, take a shower, go for a walk, or go to a public event. I go online mainly when I have free time yet, I’m bored. I don’t worry about the screen time so much, because being online has enriched my life in different ways. And I think I do more productive activities online than I do unproductive.

  • Edible Insects

    Edible Insects

    Edible insects have been a staple source of nutrition for many cultures around the world, offering a sustainable and protein-rich alternative to traditional meats.

    Some of the most commonly consumed edible insects include crickets, known for their nutty flavor and high protein content; mealworms, which are versatile and often roasted or ground into flour; grasshoppers, which are enjoyed fried or seasoned in many regions; locusts, prized in parts of Africa and the Middle East for their tender texture; cicadas, which emerge seasonally and are eaten toasted or fried; ants, particularly leafcutter and weaver ants, valued for their tangy taste; beetles, including their larvae like palm weevils and rhinoceros beetles, which are rich in fats and proteins; caterpillars such as mopane worms popular in Southern Africa; termites, harvested for their rich fat content; and silkworm pupae, a delicacy in East Asia.

    And, for the sweet tooths, we have the honeybee larvae, nature’s unexpected cupcake filling that’s creamy and packed with nutrients. So if you ever want to “bug out” in style, these edible insects are your go-to critters for a protein-packed, crunchy adventure – just maybe don’t invite everyone over for dinner!

    And of course, we can’t ignore the giant water bugs, which, despite their intimidating name, are like the juicy hamburgers of the insect world in some countries. So next time you’re looking for a snack with a bit of a buzz, why not give these critters a try? After all, who knew that a bug buffet could be the next gourmet sensation!

    While this list covers many of the well-known edible insects, there are hundreds of species consumed globally depending on local traditions and ecosystems, highlighting the vast and varied world of entomophagy.