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Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets
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Comment on In 1975, Swedish socialists and unions devised a program to democratically seize the means of production, but terrified elites dismantled it in ~humanities.history
Hobofarmer LinkSo in a nutshell, the plan was to force companies to divest a portion of profits to the government and unions, who would use that fund to buy up shares of those same companies? I can see why it...So in a nutshell, the plan was to force companies to divest a portion of profits to the government and unions, who would use that fund to buy up shares of those same companies?
I can see why it was unpopular, it feels like a hack, and were I wanting to start a company I would think twice about it since the more successful I was, the more I'd lose control. Speaking from an American point of view, this would never fly.
I agree with this in theory: a blend of state, union, and private control of corporations. I'm curious how it would work in practice long term.
Additionally, how could one state make this work in our modern global economy?
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
Hobofarmer LinkI'm continuing to settle into my new role as a second grade teacher. The curriculum is flowing better, I understand the kids more, and I'm getting better at navigating the districts myriad...I'm continuing to settle into my new role as a second grade teacher. The curriculum is flowing better, I understand the kids more, and I'm getting better at navigating the districts myriad resources.
One child in my class is posing quite a challenge and so I'm working on that. Additionally, I have a new student next week with the most vague IEP I've ever seen. Supports for day one have been put in place.
I've made some missteps along the way, and will do many things differently next year, but so far it's been a great start.
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Comment on California is moving forward with a partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas’ move in ~society
Hobofarmer Link ParentJust a polite heads up - Pritzker*Just a polite heads up - Pritzker*
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Comment on The precarious "economy” of Fallout: New Vegas in ~games
Hobofarmer Link ParentSorry, the what? Am I out of the loop on this? What is A/B video titling?Sorry, the what? Am I out of the loop on this? What is A/B video titling?
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Comment on What are the standards for a good father/husband? in ~life.men
Hobofarmer Link ParentAnd I'm a primary school teacher - which makes me gag when other fathers don't play a larger role in their children's lives.And I'm a primary school teacher - which makes me gag when other fathers don't play a larger role in their children's lives.
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Comment on What are the standards for a good father/husband? in ~life.men
Hobofarmer Link ParentAfter reading the other replies and yours - I see the perspective I may be missing. I do know that in both those families, neither woman works (though one is going back to school in order to up...After reading the other replies and yours - I see the perspective I may be missing. I do know that in both those families, neither woman works (though one is going back to school in order to up skill to a better job, props for that!) which certainly plays into the dynamics. I can see how having the husband step in to handle chores you were expecting to do, without being asked, would be a huge relief.
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What are the standards for a good father/husband?
The other day at the bus stop I overheard a mom saying how amazing it was that her husband not only cooked dinner - pasta - but also then put the kids to bed. The woman she was talking to nodded...
The other day at the bus stop I overheard a mom saying how amazing it was that her husband not only cooked dinner - pasta - but also then put the kids to bed. The woman she was talking to nodded sagely in agreement: clearly this was laudable.
Is the bar for being a good father and husband so low? What the hell?
This isn't really new to me, I suppose. I've worked mainly with women my whole life and too often I hear that the bare minimum seems to be "they provide money" and occasionally throw down a meal and play with the kids. Sometimes, even that is expecting too much.
Can I get some perspective on this?
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
Hobofarmer LinkI completed my second full week teaching 2nd Grade. Last week I felt like I was flying by the seat of my pants. I have 15 years of teaching experience, but in an entire other world it seems. 2nd...I completed my second full week teaching 2nd Grade.
Last week I felt like I was flying by the seat of my pants. I have 15 years of teaching experience, but in an entire other world it seems. 2nd Grade is wildly different from prek, who'd have thought?
This week I had the chance to observe other teachers and my goodness it was SO VALIDATING. They struggled where I did and I already performed in many of the same ways they did. I can improve, and learn - but it seems I do have the foundation I thought I did. That means a lot.
I'm looking forward to all I'll learn this school year. I want to continue to do better.
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Comment on Feeling defeated, and the need to keep trying in ~health.mental
Hobofarmer Link ParentAfter just a week in the classroom, I really feel like I'm working to earn that summer off...After just a week in the classroom, I really feel like I'm working to earn that summer off...
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Comment on Feeling defeated, and the need to keep trying in ~health.mental
Hobofarmer Link ParentI hope your year is off to a good start as well!I hope your year is off to a good start as well!
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Comment on Feeling defeated, and the need to keep trying in ~health.mental
Hobofarmer Link Parent@chocobean @kfwyre to make sure they see too. So far it's going well! There's SO MUCH that I need to learn and integrate, it feels really overwhelming. I'm fortunate that I have a great and...@chocobean @kfwyre to make sure they see too.
So far it's going well! There's SO MUCH that I need to learn and integrate, it feels really overwhelming. I'm fortunate that I have a great and collaborative team supporting me, and understanding admins who see that despite being thrown in at the last minute I'm giving it my all.
Struggles: I'm having difficulty implementing the curriculum with fidelity and confidence because I'm brand new to it and it moves FAST. The new age group brings challenges in finding ways to motivate students. Trying to teach routines and expectations when I'm learning those alongside students is difficult.
Successes: I've connected with my students through games and activities. They've learned most of the expectations I have of them, and we are on our way to having a firm grasp of basic routines. My support team is activating to provide observation opportunities for me to understand how they implement/teach the curriculum so I can align with their teaching methods.
Future: I've put together a Donors Choose for some critical furniture pieces my classroom needs - the room is 100 years old and in an underfunded district, so things are tight. I'm reading through materials to better understand what is expected of me during instruction.
Overall, it's been an incredible challenge. I keep telling myself I knew it would be hard, and that I just need to push through. This is a learning year, and each new year after will get better and easier for me.
The greatest fortune I have is that I have a small class (16 students) with few behavioral issues. Most of my students come ready and eager to learn.
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Comment on I feel like I didn't mention in the thread as life hack in ~life
Hobofarmer Link ParentI also want to see thisI also want to see this
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Comment on ‘Scary Movie’ reboot: Anna Faris, Regina Hall reteam with Wayans brothers for 2026 release in ~movies
Hobofarmer Link ParentI think that comment was tongue in cheek?I think that comment was tongue in cheek?
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Comment on What happened to your first car? in ~transport
Hobofarmer (edited )Link2000 Nissan altima with blackout windows and black paint. My youngest sibling called it the batmobile. I rear ended someone after picking my sister up from school. I will always remember that...2000 Nissan altima with blackout windows and black paint. My youngest sibling called it the batmobile. I rear ended someone after picking my sister up from school. I will always remember that "Bittersweet Symphony" was playing - it still brings me back. My parents gave me so much shit for it.
Then I got a courtesy car, a brand new (3 miles on the odo) 2007 Nissan altima. I ran into a curb and broke the bumper. Fuck.
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My first car that I had that was just for me (not that my parents bought for me) was a 2005 Ford taurus (in 2010) with a rebuilt title after being totaled. I drove that thing into the ground. 7 years later it had a hole in the floor and couldn't pass 3rd gear. I sold it for scrap and got a 2000 Honda civic. I loved that car, but the windshield leaked in the rain and eventually my wife forced me to trade it in for a family car, a 2009 Hyundai santa fe that she currently drives.
I now drive the 2015 Hyundai elantra.
I've never had, and never will, have a new car.
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Comment on What is the most insane, tedious, difficult, and/or noteworthy gaming achievement you have completed or given up on? in ~games
Hobofarmer Link ParentSuicide jeeps have been a thing since BF1942! I used to play a lot and there were some WILD tricks you could use if you were skilled enough. One of my favorites was for CTF. The idea was to throw...Suicide jeeps have been a thing since BF1942! I used to play a lot and there were some WILD tricks you could use if you were skilled enough. One of my favorites was for CTF. The idea was to throw a plane into a loop, bail out right at the top, parachute down to grab the flag, and then hop back in the plane and zoom off as it completed the loop you started.
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Comment on What is the most insane, tedious, difficult, and/or noteworthy gaming achievement you have completed or given up on? in ~games
Hobofarmer Link ParentI had thought about shooting for level 20 pre-searing, I loved that landscape, but after I got to level 13 or so it became far too tedious for even me. I'm certain with a guild supporting me I...I had thought about shooting for level 20 pre-searing, I loved that landscape, but after I got to level 13 or so it became far too tedious for even me.
I'm certain with a guild supporting me I would have had an easier time! I went at it (mostly) solo. I did make some friends, but never really committed to a guild - which is funny to me as it's the whole point of the game.
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Comment on What is the most insane, tedious, difficult, and/or noteworthy gaming achievement you have completed or given up on? in ~games
Hobofarmer LinkTwenty years ago I played Guild Wars, like a lot. There was an achievement for reaching max level (20) without dying, and another for finishing the game without dying. I set out to achieve this....Twenty years ago I played Guild Wars, like a lot. There was an achievement for reaching max level (20) without dying, and another for finishing the game without dying. I set out to achieve this. Mind you this was on max difficulty.
In order to not piss my fellow players off, I'd have to let everyone in my instance know afar of time what I was doing, and that if things went south absolutely leave them behind, no ragrets. Most people understood, some got mad about it, and some decided to help support me. The last group were people I befriended and enjoyed a lot of adventures with throughout my time on the game.
I had a lot of close calls, a lot of grinding to try and over-level myself, and a lot of running away. I really enjoyed the process, and I earned the achievements eventually after a month or two of work.
I quit playing the game after that - I felt I was done with it. I also had some other... Unpleasant things going on in my life, and the game didn't really mean much to me anymore.
It's still something I'm vaguely proud of though.
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Comment on How are you different than you were ten years ago? in ~talk
Hobofarmer Link ParentYou too, my friend. I hope something good happens to you today.You too, my friend. I hope something good happens to you today.
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Comment on The analog life: Fifty ways to unplug and feel human again in ~health.mental
Hobofarmer Link ParentAt this point, as an educator, using it for discretely checking messages and occasionally sending out confirmations or short communiqués is essential. I'm not allowed on my phone with the kids...At this point, as an educator, using it for discretely checking messages and occasionally sending out confirmations or short communiqués is essential. I'm not allowed on my phone with the kids (this is changing soon with my new job) and so having this method to keep up with messages is essential.
I think that going forward, my requirements for a watch will soon change. The main thing I'd like in the future is an analog watch that has automatic time keeping and some form of timer function.
My cat hasn't been holding food down for a while. He's a long hair, I'm worried he may have a blockage. I'm trying a new diet first to see if it helps. Otherwise, time to visit the vet.