Tmbreen's recent activity
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Comment on What works do you think should be added to the literary canon? in ~books
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Comment on How can I make life easier on my child who has to (temporarily) use crutches? in ~health
Tmbreen LinkAs someone who spent their entire summer break on crutches as a kid one year, it's going to have it's ups and downs. I highly recommend towels or gel pads of some kind wrapped around the tops. The...As someone who spent their entire summer break on crutches as a kid one year, it's going to have it's ups and downs.
I highly recommend towels or gel pads of some kind wrapped around the tops. The armpit is not designed to being a load bearing hinge, and that was a constant source of pain / annoyance.
Also, be careful with the other leg/ knee. I blew my opposite knee out in a freak accident cause I was putting too much weight on my good leg and someone hit it at the wrong angle. Probably nothing to stress about, but it did happen to me. Just make sure if the other joints are hurting from picking up the slack you use ice or anti inflammatorys.
Speaking of ice, it helped a lot with joint pain and swelling for me. Obviously doctors advice is more valid than mine, but I would ice 30 mins on, at least 15 off (you can over ice) to help with swelling. And you don't want unaffected leg muscles to deteriorate, so do what you can (again, doc and physical therapist will know more)
Oh. Showers or baths were weird, as I had a full leg brace that couldn't get wet, and my joint was too weak to take it off at first. Another thing to consider, as it can add to the misery of you feel broken AND gross. Sponge baths, or sticking the leg out of the shower kind of worked for me.
And I was able to keep up with my active friends once I got the balance and motions down. Takes some learning, but it can be done. All about maintaining balance and swinging your weight imo.
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Comment on What books do you recommend for someone looking for positive vibes or casual amusement or escape in ~books
Tmbreen Link ParentYeah I loved Guards Guards the other day. I've been having to slow down cause I can't keep dropping money on the next book! Great escape reads.Yeah I loved Guards Guards the other day. I've been having to slow down cause I can't keep dropping money on the next book! Great escape reads.
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Comment on Please check on each other in ~lgbt
Tmbreen LinkGreat quote, shared. Look after each other.Great quote, shared. Look after each other.
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Comment on AI is creating a generation of illiterate programmers in ~tech
Tmbreen Link ParentI keep making this joke as well, but it keeps ringing true.I keep making this joke as well, but it keeps ringing true.
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Comment on How nine popular YouTubers helped US President Donald Trump win a second term in ~society
Tmbreen Link ParentYeah I agree that progressives often talk down or have less clear messaging (because the truth is not cut and dry) but I think Trumps second victory is more a consequence of a decade plus of right...Yeah I agree that progressives often talk down or have less clear messaging (because the truth is not cut and dry) but I think Trumps second victory is more a consequence of a decade plus of right wing media building to a fever pitch without anything close on the left.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~finance
Tmbreen Link ParentJust based on what you've posted, I'm very interested in giving it a read. Looks to be well researched on potential options, even if it does feel like hindsight.Just based on what you've posted, I'm very interested in giving it a read. Looks to be well researched on potential options, even if it does feel like hindsight.
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Comment on What were your favorite games that you played this year, and why? in ~games
Tmbreen Link ParentYeah on my replay of Dishonored I'll probably run that route. But I do think being able to save adds a lot to the ability to plan things out, and I missed it on Deathloop. Which, I know, is the...Yeah on my replay of Dishonored I'll probably run that route. But I do think being able to save adds a lot to the ability to plan things out, and I missed it on Deathloop.
Which, I know, is the whole point. But still.
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Comment on What were your favorite games that you played this year, and why? in ~games
Tmbreen Link ParentI'm a big fan of Prey, haven't tried Mooncrash itself as I prefer the story driven stuff. Deathloop was not my kind of game. I really like making saves and planning out a careful route in...I'm a big fan of Prey, haven't tried Mooncrash itself as I prefer the story driven stuff. Deathloop was not my kind of game. I really like making saves and planning out a careful route in Dishonored, and Deathloop kinda demands you wing it 50% of the time. Might be your cup of tea though!
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Comment on What were your favorite games that you played this year, and why? in ~games
Tmbreen Link ParentGlad you enjoyed Dishonored 2! I'm one of the people off their rocker that has done no kill, no detection runs. I love them so much, it may be time for another play through. I will say the third...Glad you enjoyed Dishonored 2! I'm one of the people off their rocker that has done no kill, no detection runs. I love them so much, it may be time for another play through.
I will say the third one isn't as bad as people say, but it does pull back the curtain on the outsider a bit too much for me. Its cooler when he's a bit more vague for me.
I hear the new Indiana Jones game has some Dishonored esque gameplay. I can't wait to pick it up on sale in a few years and see!
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
Tmbreen Link ParentI appreciate the broader view on it, all I remember is the outrage (justified imo) when she was announced. Maybe this finally tips me over the edge to watch the original anime? I have seen some...I appreciate the broader view on it, all I remember is the outrage (justified imo) when she was announced.
Maybe this finally tips me over the edge to watch the original anime? I have seen some gifs and heard some very good things about it but haven't pulled the trigger yet
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2024 in ~games
Tmbreen Link ParentI don't have many keys left around to join this giveaway, but if you DM me your steam name I'll happily gift it to ya through there if that works for you.I don't have many keys left around to join this giveaway, but if you DM me your steam name I'll happily gift it to ya through there if that works for you.
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Comment on Contempt culture and its currency in ~tech
Tmbreen Link ParentThis really wants me to make my personal site have a MtG interface, but that would be a terrible UI experienceThis really wants me to make my personal site have a MtG interface, but that would be a terrible UI experience
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Comment on A marine heat wave in the Pacific Ocean that began a decade ago killed some four million common murres in Alaska, researchers say in ~enviro
Tmbreen Link ParentAww, you weren't kidding about them being cute. Someone get them an air conditionerAww, you weren't kidding about them being cute. Someone get them an air conditioner
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Comment on US President Joe Biden commutes sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a day in ~society
Tmbreen Link ParentYeah, I agree with you. I should be more of an abolitionist considering how dehumanizing our prison system is, but he caused so much harm and suffering I cannot agree with shortening his sentence....Yeah, I agree with you. I should be more of an abolitionist considering how dehumanizing our prison system is, but he caused so much harm and suffering I cannot agree with shortening his sentence. The harm he did is beyond the pale, and I feel like it should be treated like a violent crime, not to be pardoned.
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Comment on Bashar al-Assad has left Damascus, senior army officers say; Syria rebels say they are in capital in ~society
Tmbreen Link ParentI really don't think Israel contributed significantly in this conflict, though I am still catching up on news and also biased. This feels more like the long building defeat of the regime after...I really don't think Israel contributed significantly in this conflict, though I am still catching up on news and also biased. This feels more like the long building defeat of the regime after alienating most of its support, and Russia being too busy in Ukraine to bail out Assad.
Turkey has also contributed substantially to this, though with many (imo) war crimes along the way. Turkish trained and backed forces have been helping shore up the lines in this conflict.
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Comment on Bashar al-Assad has left Damascus, senior army officers say; Syria rebels say they are in capital in ~society
Tmbreen Link ParentTurkey doesn't like the Kurdish autonomous area in Syria, as they descend in some ways from a terrorist group (the PKK) that has killed some Turkish people. So they've been arming and training...Turkey doesn't like the Kurdish autonomous area in Syria, as they descend in some ways from a terrorist group (the PKK) that has killed some Turkish people. So they've been arming and training rebel groups to both fight the Kurds and Assad to strengthen their border. In some instances, the Turkish military has also directly attacked Kurdish areas and displaced people.
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Comment on Former Dallas PD officer ordered to pay $100 million in ~news
Tmbreen Link ParentIf he had been in the wrong apartment, we wouldn't be seeing these fines levied in an attempt at justice. It would just be another name on the memorial of Americans killed by an increasingly...If he had been in the wrong apartment, we wouldn't be seeing these fines levied in an attempt at justice. It would just be another name on the memorial of Americans killed by an increasingly militant police force.
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Comment on What's on your Christmas wish list? in ~life
Tmbreen Link ParentI'm glad you were not physically hurt by the house fire. I personally prefer to give gifts rather than receive. I have enough things that need a space in my home already. Maybe they feel the same way?I'm glad you were not physically hurt by the house fire. I personally prefer to give gifts rather than receive. I have enough things that need a space in my home already. Maybe they feel the same way?
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Comment on AirPods or not? in ~music
Tmbreen LinkMind sharing your use case for the earbuds? I've tried several different Android equivalents, and have a variety of opinions. I'm currently using Shokz open run minis, due to my job which has a...Mind sharing your use case for the earbuds? I've tried several different Android equivalents, and have a variety of opinions. I'm currently using Shokz open run minis, due to my job which has a massive risk of hearing loss to the point where noise canceling will not work. I like the over ear Shokz because I can use standard ear plugs for hearing safety. They do not provide quite the same sound quality as actual in ear earbuds, but they keep me safer.
I used to run Sony XM4s earbuds, which at the time were the top of the line on noise canceling. Those were great! (And then I lost them) I couldn't justify paying the same price again for them though, at the time I couldn't really afford it. They did have a bit of trouble staying in my ears as well.
After that I ran wired earbuds again for a while, until a broken phone meant I had to give up a headphone jack. Then I got Google pixel earbuds. Didn't like the noise canceling as much there, the white noise effect kinda bugged me, but to each their own. These were substantially more affordable, which was nice.
I just finished my reread of LotR and currently listening to the excellent audio book of the Hobbit by Andy Serkis. Both are a light in dark times but I forgot how whimsical the Hobbit is. I can see it's origins in JRR Tolkien telling his kids bedtime stories listening to it right after the slightly more mature LotR.
Not that that's a knock at all, love both. Absolutely agree with adding them to the list, they have had a huge impact on both myself and the world.