I think they're Japanese in origin.

I've been using my homemade buckwheat pillow for about 5 years now, and it's still doing great. The hulls are surely degrading, but even if it's different than it was, it's still very comfortable as is.

You know you're talking to some women on this forum, right? And that we're not some monolithic group that only likes pretty, rich, white men?

You're coming across like an incel... Which, you know, probably isn't going to get you very far with most women. Stop being a troll and actually take some of the suggestions here to heart.

Mmm food is delicious. I just ate a whole wheat sourdough pastry from a local bakery -- it was a bialy with caramelized onions. A very perfect summer Saturday snack.

Running is surprisingly fun once you get in shape enough to enjoy it -- and has an effect on what i eat bc planning to go running later in the day has a pretty big effect on how mindfully i consume. I can't have a huge meal or chug water last minute and feel good while running.

I don't love strawberry jam, but on pb&j it's the best.

I set a timer to turn it off after 45 minutes or so, but it's much better than not falling asleep at all. And at 3:00 when I wake up again, I set another 45 minute timer. I'm not sure what the issue would be with my sleep when I'm only listening to droning voices. Maybe if the symphony snare drum kicked in it would be disruptive, but what I listen to is almost white noise with words.

I smoke weed to fall asleep nightly. That's also very helpful.

Headphones to sleep with. It's a big stretchy headband with flat speakers sewn in, and it works on Bluetooth (speakers are removable with a little effort to wash the band). I've always needed stories to fall asleep, and now I can't believe how many years I spent propping my phone just-so against my ear to not bother my sleeping partner.

Game changer for sleepless me.

Did you go with a name brand? A refurb? I hope this is my next luxury purchase.

Me too! I have a stack of maybe 7 small metal bowls, and they've been amazing for prep. What are the mixing bowls you refer to? Just slightly steeper walls so nothing gets out while stirring?

This is the first I've heard of this device. How fully might it replace my smartphone? I see it does messaging, photos, and has access to the Google Play Store. Does it play music? Does it render Google Maps? I love e-readers, and though while I've been impressed by the Kindle, I do detest Amazon.

I was interested in the Lightphone when it came out, but it was too pricey and I'm still going strong on my Pixel 3a. I'll need to move on someday though... Thanks for any info.

My style, exactly! But even my $20 grinder works wonders compared to pre-ground coffee. I've thought about updating that component but I make pretty good coffee as is.