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I listen to Philip DeFranco occasionally on my way home. He does wonderful recaps first focusing on media news, then us politics, and foreign/world news. He also posts sources

Agree with this. Stardew Valley and many games can be found on mobile and quite popular with the gaming community. I am not sure as a beginner player I would start off with Stardew Valley as there are a lot of mechanics? Would recommend more of the below as there are not as many things to figure out:

High recommendations for Vampire Survivors. There is a demo with that link as well as direct app access.

Additionally, Animal Crossing Pocket Camp for $20 come December is great intro. Super relaxing game.

100% recommend Slay the Spire as well.

For games without a mobile option, I feel like Portal 1 and Portal 2 are must plays for anyone. And are not too graphically intense for any computer. Its a puzzle game. You run and jump into portals to figure out the puzzles. I wish I could play them again for the first time. All the above are amazing games. Wishing you the best on your journey!

P.S. if you have a friend to game with, It Takes Two is a pleasant experience.

Same. Too little time and so much to do

Major outlets did do some previously. Unfortunately, look at the active user count of Mastodon vs other social media outlets.

These companies want to reach the most people as possible. Theres also an AskLemmy about barriers to adoption of the general public unfortunately that was answered quite well :/

Hmm you have a good point for me specifically....

For some people, their insurance can also lock them into which pharmacy is contracted. But I don't have this issue.

I have those two because its the most convenient for me locally. Local pharmacies matter because if a non maintenance Rx is needed, you need to have it sent there. An Rx delivery service like Optum or Express Scripts won't work well for non maintenance Rx (takes days for delivery). BTW, I find Walgreens the same as CVS in business practices, salaries/care to pharmacists, etc (source: pharm friends).

There are pharmacies in like grocery stores and the like a bit further away from me but their selection is limited and if you need a medication it may take time for it to arrive at their location.

The true local pharmacies are very few...and I live in the bay area. There are 4 that I know of. Imagine living outside of CA/San Fran area.

So... Yes, I can change to one of those "true" local pharmacies but they are significantly out of the way. I don't want to utilize a target or Safeway pharmacy for reasons listed above. Something for me to think about though because I typically support businesses with my money.

Honestly, my top advice is to read what you enjoy or what you want to. That's how best to get into reading. If you don't like or enjoy reading a book, drop it. I saw you have six books youre currently reading. Do you even like them?!? Maybe find one that really absorbs you and go from there? If standard text does not grab you, what about graphic novels like Maus? You listen to podcasts. What about audiobooks? Any with a good narration?

• What are your reading habits like?

I read when I feel like it (physical and ebooks), audiobooks during car rides if the narration is good. If I am not in the mood to read, I don't?

• What do you like to read?

Fiction is my favorite. Sci Fi, wholesome books (cozy reads), etc. However, I would occasionally mix in a memoir or a nonfiction like you said because I also felt some pressure to want to learn something

• What kind of stage of life are you in, and how does that affect it?

I'm in my early 30s. I got burnt out of my job during the pandemic. Took some medical leave due to new depression, stress and other effects on myself. Took time and started reading again. Picked up Murderbot Diaries as one of my first books and Anxious People by Fredrik Backman... Absolute love.

• Have you made any changes, positive or negative, to your reading habits?

If I don't like a book, I drop it. I added audiobooks to my reading and it increased number of books "read"

• What else? See above

If you read, even if its 1 page a day, you are a reader! Please do not discount yourself!!

Same... It was either Rite Aid or CVS for me... And unfortunately I find Rite Aid even worse

Aetna is absolutely terrible insurance BTW. Its so hard to get them to authorize any healthcare service, they aren't contracted with many facilities in CA, etc. All denials or delays getting them to approve care Americans need

Love it though admittedly I haven't utilize much of the color e-ink feature. Primarily book covers right now and highlights (btw, contrary to what someone already responded Kobo has yellow, blue, green and pink highlights). The book covers look great in color but not as sharp as black and white. I'm hoping to read the Sandman soon though and other graphic novels from my library is why I got it (and it was a free upgrade for me).

But I love both my Kobos and have no complaints. Theyre so customizable and easy to use.

Kobo Libra H20 owner here too then Kobo Colour!! Love both! My husband upgraded me for free because he worked with Kobo