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Comment on How do you know where to start with prolific authors? in ~books
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Comment on "Shower thoughts" and other things to ponder in ~talk
Mountain-View5322 Link ParentThis made me laugh. Initially I wanted to answer "chocolate and coffee" but if I'm being honest it's really "cheezits and sparkling water." What an excellent question.This made me laugh. Initially I wanted to answer "chocolate and coffee" but if I'm being honest it's really "cheezits and sparkling water." What an excellent question.
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Comment on Why are people on social media fixated on sharing insane takes for "criticism" or mocking? in ~talk
Mountain-View5322 Link ParentAs an established non-sportsball nerd, post it here. Tildes will never attract sports folks if sports info isn't here. And those of us who don't follow can get a taste, or block if we want to.As an established non-sportsball nerd, post it here. Tildes will never attract sports folks if sports info isn't here. And those of us who don't follow can get a taste, or block if we want to.
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Comment on The UX of LEGO interface panels in ~comp
Mountain-View5322 LinkThat Ford control panel... good god what were they thinking?That Ford control panel... good god what were they thinking?
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Comment on Looking for eclectic and little-known websites that bring joy in ~health.mental
Mountain-View5322 LinkI've seen various YouTube channels recently playing "The Password Game" which frankly seems ridiculous. However, the person who made it also made a bunch of other things, and I spent all day today...I've seen various YouTube channels recently playing "The Password Game" which frankly seems ridiculous. However, the person who made it also made a bunch of other things, and I spent all day today on their website: https://neal.fun Everything is worth checking out for at least a few minutes, and I really got a laugh out of the absurd trolly problems; 'infinite crafting' is the most entertaining for sure.
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Comment on Mindless games, preferably mobile in ~games
Mountain-View5322 LinkI'll second the vote for Plants vs Zombies, as well as the sequel, PvZ2. The first can be a bit slow at times; PvZ2 picks up the pace, while also picking up micro transactions along the way. Super...I'll second the vote for Plants vs Zombies, as well as the sequel, PvZ2. The first can be a bit slow at times; PvZ2 picks up the pace, while also picking up micro transactions along the way. Super fun game even so.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2024) in ~health.mental
Mountain-View5322 Link ParentWe talked about it a bit after I made this post, and while it didn't go perfectly, it was a generally positive conversation. My spouse listened, and almost immediately tried to do some of the...We talked about it a bit after I made this post, and while it didn't go perfectly, it was a generally positive conversation. My spouse listened, and almost immediately tried to do some of the things that I suggested, like exercise, meditate, and schedule an extra meeting with their therapist (they meet about once a month right now).
Whether this translates to long-term healing, I guess we'll have to find out.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2024) in ~health.mental
Mountain-View5322 LinkIn feeling frustrated and discouraged right now. My spouse is going through a tough time at work, and has been for the last few months. Unfortunately, they've really been externalizing their...In feeling frustrated and discouraged right now. My spouse is going through a tough time at work, and has been for the last few months. Unfortunately, they've really been externalizing their feelings, blaming the situation and holding on to anger rather than taking responsibility for their reactions. It's been getting more and more stressful; they're not able to be supportive, and react with anger to almost anything remotely negative. They generally tend towards fairness and rational, calm discussion before this situation, so this feels very different.
I'm going to try to explain how I'm feeling today, and how their behavior is affecting our family. I'm hoping they can take it to heart.
The work situation is going to be resolved one way or another this month.
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Comment on What is your favorite museum? in ~talk
Mountain-View5322 (edited )LinkI had a chance many many years ago to visit the Uffizi art museum in Florence, Italy, with a study abroad program. Absolutely gorgeous, so many historic pieces, and an incredible building. I liked...I had a chance many many years ago to visit the Uffizi art museum in Florence, Italy, with a study abroad program. Absolutely gorgeous, so many historic pieces, and an incredible building. I liked it so much I went back independently later when the group had a free weekend.
Edited to add: shout-out to the Milwaukee Art Museum, which is the most interesting building I've ever seen, and the MOMA, which had Dwarf Fortress "on display" when I visited.
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Comment on Let's talk 'underconsumption core' in ~life.style
Mountain-View5322 Link ParentI'll add a vote for Janome HD3000. I found one (new unused) returned and on the clearance section in JoAnn's for $400. It's excellent, can do all the stitches I need, easy to use, and built to last.I'll add a vote for Janome HD3000. I found one (new unused) returned and on the clearance section in JoAnn's for $400. It's excellent, can do all the stitches I need, easy to use, and built to last.
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Comment on Let's talk 'underconsumption core' in ~life.style
Mountain-View5322 Link ParentNot who you replied to, but we've also aggressively cut out almost all advertising. We have a media server and sail the high seas for movies and TV; sometimes we watch PBS Kids which has a...Not who you replied to, but we've also aggressively cut out almost all advertising. We have a media server and sail the high seas for movies and TV; sometimes we watch PBS Kids which has a "sponsored by" message sometimes but never for toys. Kiddo is six (first grade) so no unsupervised access to YouTube/internet at home, and ad blockers when we watch a video together. We pay for Spotify to avoid the ads.
The only ads I'm personally exposed to most days are sponsorship messages in YouTube or podcasts, and that one road in town with all the billboards. It's absolutely lovely.
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Comment on Elevator pitch your favourite book! in ~books
Mountain-View5322 Link ParentSo... What's the name?So... What's the name?
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Comment on Do you keep a diary? in ~talk
Mountain-View5322 LinkI use journals in a few different ways. Historically, in a "dear diary" way, when I was younger and full of hormones that needed to be heard. For a little while I tried out something I titled my...I use journals in a few different ways. Historically, in a "dear diary" way, when I was younger and full of hormones that needed to be heard. For a little while I tried out something I titled my "wins journal," attempting to inject some gratitude and positivity, and list out a few items every day. Recently I've been reading some non-fiction that has prompted a few introspective journaling sessions that were somewhat guided by the book itself. I've also started "ADHD journaling," where I have a single page in my book dedicated to a month. I number the lines for the days of the month, and add a few check boxes in columns for any goals/daily activities that I think I might try to accomplish. Then sometimes I fill out any significant events for the day, and check any boxes where I met the goal. The facing page I've been using for some longer term patterns, or just whatever. If I don't fill it in for a few days, it's fine. If I feel like it, I can long-form journal too, but no biggie if I don't.
For example, the entry today will look something like this:
- 3 Th Zoo all day. Convinced 6-year-old to eat half plate of food she doesn't like. [ ] Drink water (lots) [✓] Walk 7k steps [ ] Bed b4 11:30
It ends up capturing a lot of info in a small amount of space and time. We'll see if my tendency to quit after the novelty wears off happens to this too.
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Comment on At least sixty-four dead and millions without power after hurricane Helene devastates south-eastern US states with landslides and flooding, washing away roads and bridges in ~enviro
Mountain-View5322 LinkHi friends. I just got my phone connectivity back after two days knocked out, and I came over here to see what the Internet says about this mess. I'm in western North Carolina, in a fairly...Hi friends. I just got my phone connectivity back after two days knocked out, and I came over here to see what the Internet says about this mess.
I'm in western North Carolina, in a fairly populated area, near a downtown. I've heard that a few towns near here were completely wiped out, flooded or by landslide. We're relatively lucky; no flooding or injuries, just found all the leaky spots in the roof. A tree fell across our road, took out the power pole and clipped the porch. No power (for the neighborhood and everyone I've talked to), and water was out most of the day yesterday. The town says not to drink it yet. We're doing fine, trying to cook as much of our fresh/frozen food as possible before it goes bad. A generous neighbor is sharing his propane burner. Schools are closed indefinitely. Guesstimates around here for electricity coming back are in the realm of weeks. I'm considering leaving to visit family for refuge.
It's rough. We are simultaneously bored and stressed out. Send comic books and fresh veggies.
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Comment on How to monetize a blog in ~tech
Mountain-View5322 LinkThis guy's blog is super fun, I especially liked the post about custom scrollbars.This guy's blog is super fun, I especially liked the post about custom scrollbars.
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Comment on Looking for adventure(-ish) games to play alongside my 8 years old in ~games
Mountain-View5322 (edited )LinkPuzzle games: The Talos Principle (1+2) The Witness (personally, I didn't like this game but tons of peeps do) Cocoon (short, I found the boss battles annoying but the puzzle mechanics were...Puzzle games:
- The Talos Principle (1+2)
- The Witness (personally, I didn't like this game but tons of peeps do)
- Cocoon (short, I found the boss battles annoying but the puzzle mechanics were great.)
- Return of the Obra Dinn (murder mystery +scify+fantasy: some frozen in time black and white gore; no jump scares)
- Baba Is You
- Myst, and its sequels
- Superliminal (this is an amazing game, can't recommend it enough. You liked The Stanley Parable? Oh yes.)
- A monster's expedition
- World of Goo (less world, more puzzle)
- Fez (the world IS the puzzle; also there are puzzles)
- The Magic Circle
Action/RPG:
- Assassin's Creed games (clearly only if they pass parental inspection. Personally I loved the AC2 Ezio trilogy, but they may feel dated now. Odyssey and Origins were both absolutely beautiful and the open world was fun.)
- Life is Strange (who knows how well this works with back seating, or how the moral decisions/consequences/themes would work with an 8-year-old. Content warning: a character jumps off a roof in front of you unless you've said exactly the right things. There's other violence too, but it's been too long for me to remember. It's pretty dark, and often there's no right answer.)
If I think of more, I'll edit and add them.
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Comment on Need some tips regarding inlines in ~hobbies
Mountain-View5322 Link ParentI appreciate the tag, as someone who knows what rollerblades are, but is kinda context-guessing about "inlines." Out-group communication > in-group squabbling.I appreciate the tag, as someone who knows what rollerblades are, but is kinda context-guessing about "inlines." Out-group communication > in-group squabbling.
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Comment on IUD insertion is painful. For the first time, the CDC issued guidance for US physicians. in ~life.women
Mountain-View5322 (edited )Link ParentSimilar feelings about childbirth here. No pain management, 33 hours of labor. I was sweating and tired by the end, but not freaking out about the pain. Then the ring of fire hit. Nobody told me!...Similar feelings about childbirth here. No pain management, 33 hours of labor. I was sweating and tired by the end, but not freaking out about the pain. Then the ring of fire hit. Nobody told me! Cue freakout.
But the worst pain was a herniated disc giving me sciatica for months. No painkillers would touch it. It was Purposeless, Constant, and had no predictable end. Waking up from surgery was like angels singing. No more pain!
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Comment on Max Space reinvents expandable habitats with a 17th-century twist, launching in 2026 in ~space
Mountain-View5322 LinkCickbait title translation: Expandable space habitats have lots of engineering issues distributing pressure without cascading failures. The solution might be in the shape of mylar birthday...Cickbait title translation: Expandable space habitats have lots of engineering issues distributing pressure without cascading failures. The solution might be in the shape of mylar birthday balloons, first described by Bernoulli.
Interesting article.
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Comment on Steam users have spent $19 billion on games they’ve never played in ~games
Mountain-View5322 Link ParentI'm at 64% of 191 games played at $0.10 per hour, 8,586 hours. Ridiculous. 😆I'm at 64% of 191 games played at $0.10 per hour, 8,586 hours. Ridiculous. 😆
Start with a trip to the library (maybe the digital library if you prefer Libby or Hoopla). What's available? What's popular? What appeals to you?
I love Sanderson and will gobble up every book he releases, but tastes are different, and some won't like him. #Most# of his books are connected to the "Cosmere" universe but they don't have to be read in any specific order (besides the books in a given series.) There are a few reoccurring characters, but not an over-arching Plot. Yet. For someone who hasn't read anything of his, start with a stand-alone book: "Elantris" (is Cosmere, but also not a series), "Warbreaker" (also Cosmere), or "The Frugal Wizards Handbook for Surviving Medieval England" (not Cosmere, just fun). Actually any of the "Year of Sanderson" books are standalone, just the other three are all Cosmere. I can't review them well for a new reader since I read them all after a heavy dose of the rest of his writing. Some might advise to start with the Mistborn saga (starting with "The Final Empire") but I'd say start with something else; it's kind of dark and often feels hopeless. The Wax and Wayne series is chronologically set after in the same world, but they are set enough apart that Mistborn feels kind of like "what really happened" to Wax and Wayne's myths.
I learned about Sanderson because I dedicated some time to reading The Wheel of Time, and really liked how he wrapped up that series. It was clear that Robert Jordan kinda got lost in the weeds of the story, and Sanderson is really, really good at writing solid, satisfying endings.