# reliance (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover reliance. Page: Feed: --- ## [A Practical Guide to Digital Self-Reliance, Part 4: Data Ownership](https://vhsoverdrive.neocities.org/essays/dhs-data.html) _2026-06-12 · VHS Overdrive_ Thoughts on data backups, data ownership, and how I built my backup solution. ## [Comfrey: Identification, Uses, and Benefits](https://practicalselfreliance.com/comfrey-symphytum-sp/) _2026-04-17 · Ashley Adamant · Practical Self Reliance_ Comfrey (Symphytum sp.) is one of those old-fashioned homestead plants that seems to do a little bit of everything. Herbalists… The post Comfrey: Identification, Uses, and Benefits appeared first on Practical Self Reliance . ## [Basic Soapmaking Recipe for Beginners](https://practicalselfreliance.com/beginner-soapmaking-recipe/) _2026-04-15 · Ashley Adamant · Practical Self Reliance_ Cold process soap made from scratch produces a gentle, nourishing bar that feels noticeably different from anything you can buy… The post Basic Soapmaking Recipe for Beginners appeared first on Practical Self Reliance . ## [A Practical Guide to Digital Self Reliance, Part 3: Communication](https://vhsoverdrive.neocities.org/essays/dhs-communications.html) _2026-04-15 · VHS Overdrive_ How to use open protocols to reclaim the social internet from social media. ## [A Practical Guide to Digital Self Reliance, Part 2: Identity](https://vhsoverdrive.neocities.org/essays/dhs-identity.html) _2026-03-16 · VHS Overdrive_ How to get started building your digital identity away from big social media platforms by learning your first HTML and setting up your own personal website. ## [A Practical Guide to Digital Self Reliance, Part 1: Foundations](https://vhsoverdrive.neocities.org/essays/dhs-foundations.html) _2026-03-09 · VHS Overdrive_ An introduction and practical first steps into digital self-reliance - owning your digital presence. ## [Dehydrating Limes (Dehydrator and Oven Instructions)](https://practicalselfreliance.com/dehydrating-limes/) _2026-02-12 · Ashley Adamant · Practical Self Reliance_ Drying limes at home is a simple way to preserve citrus wheels for flavoring teas, cocktails and garnishing baked goods. … The post Dehydrating Limes (Dehydrator and Oven Instructions) appeared first on Practical Self Reliance . ## [Dehydrating Grapefruit (Dehydrator or Oven)](https://practicalselfreliance.com/dehydrating-grapefruit/) _2026-02-11 · Ashley Adamant · Practical Self Reliance_ Drying grapefruit at home is a simple way to preserve grapefruit slices for pantry storage. Once dried, grapefruit wheels can… The post Dehydrating Grapefruit (Dehydrator or Oven) appeared first on Practical Self Reliance . ## [Homemade Natural Tick Repellent (That Works!)](https://practicalselfreliance.com/natural-tick-repellent/) _2026-02-10 · Ashley Adamant · Practical Self Reliance_ Natural tick repellants can help keep ticks away during tick season (March to November), and there are a few homemade… The post Homemade Natural Tick Repellent (That Works!) appeared first on Practical Self Reliance . ## [Canning Chili con Carne](https://practicalselfreliance.com/canning-chili-con-carne/) _2026-02-09 · Ashley Adamant · Practical Self Reliance_ Canning Chile Con Carne is one of the most satisfying pressure-canned meals you can tuck into the pantry, because it’s… The post Canning Chili con Carne appeared first on Practical Self Reliance . ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/06oFzK5XkNgU) _2026-02-09 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Newton Pippin Apples: The Longest Keeping Apple](https://practicalselfreliance.com/newton-pippin-apple/) _2025-09-01 · Ashley Adamant · Practical Self Reliance_ Newton Pippin apples are an heirloom variety known for their incredible storage life and rich, complex flavor. With the right… The post Newton Pippin Apples: The Longest Keeping Apple appeared first on Practical Self Reliance . ## [You Are Not Alone](https://vhsoverdrive.neocities.org/essays/youarenotalone.html) _2025-08-20 · VHS Overdrive_ Talking about all the reasons that I don't like generative AI, and why I won't use it. ## [Hawthorn Syrup](https://practicalselfreliance.com/hawthorn-syrup/) _2025-08-10 · Ashley Adamant · Practical Self Reliance_ Hawthorn syrup is a delicious herbal remedy for heart health, and it’s also delicious in drinks and desserts. Hawthorn berries… The post Hawthorn Syrup appeared first on Practical Self Reliance . ## [Why I Don't Use AI](https://vhsoverdrive.neocities.org/essays/whynoai.html) _2025-08-07 · VHS Overdrive_ Talking about all the reasons that I don't like generative AI, and why I won't use it. ## [Rose Hip Syrup](https://practicalselfreliance.com/rose-hip-syrup/) _2025-08-01 · Ashley Adamant · Practical Self Reliance_ Rose hip syrup is easy to make with just two main ingredients: rose hips and sugar (or honey, if you… The post Rose Hip Syrup appeared first on Practical Self Reliance . ## [St. John’s Wort Salve](https://practicalselfreliance.com/st-johns-wort-salve/) _2025-07-29 · Ashley Adamant · Practical Self Reliance_ St. John’s Wort Salve is a time-honored herbal remedy for nerve pain, bruises, burns, and wounds. With its brilliant yellow… The post St. John’s Wort Salve appeared first on Practical Self Reliance . ## [What the Hell is an Anti-Ad?](https://vhsoverdrive.neocities.org/essays/antiads.html) _2025-07-02 · VHS Overdrive_ A short explanation of my craziest idea yet: Anti-Ads. ## [My Moves Towards Intentional Offline Living](https://vhsoverdrive.neocities.org/essays/offlineliving.html) _2025-05-26 · VHS Overdrive_ How I made the concious decision to unplug from the engagement machine, and started doing more things offline. ## [Gaia Online, Forum Culture, and the Old Web](https://vhsoverdrive.neocities.org/essays/forumculture.html) _2025-03-01 · VHS Overdrive_ A short musing about recovering my old Gaia Online account, and forum culture in general. ## [The Internet as a Socialist Ideal](https://vhsoverdrive.neocities.org/essays/socialistinternet.html) _2025-03-01 · VHS Overdrive_ Making the case for why we should return to the simplicity of the old way of engaging with the internet: browsing and creating away from the shackles of social media. ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nr7zyeTSiA0S) _2025-03-01 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [The Death and Return of Anime Counter](https://vhsoverdrive.neocities.org/essays/animecounter.html) _2025-03-01 · VHS Overdrive_ A story of the tiniest element of a web page that I used to have, how much it meant to me, and what happened when I found it again. ## [The Return of the Humble Link Page](https://vhsoverdrive.neocities.org/essays/linkpage.html) _2024-09-23 · VHS Overdrive_ Talking about how personal web pages used to link together and form the backbone of the early web, and how we should go back to doing that.