@Luci What sources do you recommend?

Of course you can have encrypted group chats on Signal, if you’re not concerned about meta data. Or xmpp group chats with encryption if you want decentralization. You can keep your secret stuff secret and your public stuff public simply by using different apps.

Third party apps can change the interface/appearance of Mastodon, so what advantages do Misskey/Clackey have over Mastodon?

I’ve replaced tuna salad with salmon salad in an effort to reduce my mercury consumption.

I’ve been eating sprouts, e.g. fenugreek, radish, broccoli, and clover, for about 2 years. I usually eat the sprouts with hummus I make from sprouted, chickpeas, lentils, and/or mung beans. It’s a good way to get fiber in your diet without the sugar.