On my mind: sm I a producer? Have I ever been? In the past: I ran a sofware security practice. I provided services, but all the companies I helped produced software (and sometimes hardware). Now: I contribute to many open source projects. I write scripts to make self-hosting easier and repeatable. I make open source hardware, but I don't play salesman, so most people don't know about it. I don't think that really counts without the sales pipeline. It's not making people's lives better if it mostly just sits on the shelf. I feel like I need to partner with a salesperson who can tell people about the cool shit. Not people who don't care about open source tech, but self-hosters who want their life to be easier and/or more secure. Then we cold both go from non-producer to producer.
It just dawned on me where that expression comes from. Sunrise. Up until now I was asleep. You could say, I was in the dark. Now I am enlightened. If you don't see all the connections here, you need to wake up Words are fun!
Does it require a 3rd party? Is it democratically controlled? How much effort does it take to maintain? These are questions you should ask yourself about all the technologies you use.
1 peck of apples: - is a quarter bushel - weighs about 10 lbs - dehydrates down to just under 1.5 lbs image In this case, I used Granny Smith apples from my local orchard. No acid or other anti-browning ingredients, no preservatives, just apples. Costs: - 3 hours on my time - $20 in apples - $1.5 in power - $1 in gas money - some wear & tear on the dehydrator And that's why I only make them for me and my household instead of trying to sell them. People who want dehydrated apples can either make them themselves or pay $1.50-2.50/oz. Even at minimum wage, my costs would be $2.81/oz. I do it because they're delicious, and I want to be more self sufficient. I'd be able to make these without supply chains, a motor vehicle, or even electricity if it came down to it. I do buy the el cheapo apples from the supermarket sometimes, and that makes it a little cheaper, but I also want to make sure my local orchard stays in business. So I'll make mine and you can make yours. 🙂😋 Like tips & pics about dehydrating? Encourage me to post things like this more often. 🤙 #prepper #prepping #homestead #homesteading #DIY #food #dehydrated #apples
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"Children blame their circumstamce Men change their circumstance." -- Kuei Lin