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Cake day: July 5th, 2023

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  • jpreston2005@lemmy.worldtomemes@lemmy.worldA vision
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    2 days ago

    When I fill the pot to make coffee, sometimes I’ll turn the faucet on and then turn away to complete some other quick task. Inevitably, I sometimes take too long on the secondary task, and come back to good, potable water flowing out into the drain. It makes me think about how that truly is the most valuable resource, and some day, I may look back upon those moments of carelessness with great shame. I’m not sure when the next big awful thing that will wipe out entire populations will come, but I’m already preparing myself to feel guilty about it.

    What a wonderful way to spend life. I think I should start building a self-sustaining cabin in the mountains somewhere 😑




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    Sounds lovely!