seanwmoore33's recent activity
-
Comment on What's an experience you had that taught you a valuable life lesson? in ~talk
-
What's an experience you had that taught you a valuable life lesson?
For me it was when I went with my family on vacation to Knotts Berry Farm. My parents gave my brother and I each a set amount of money (I think $10). We went in a store in the park and I bought...
For me it was when I went with my family on vacation to Knotts Berry Farm. My parents gave my brother and I each a set amount of money (I think $10). We went in a store in the park and I bought the first thing that grabbed my attention, a change purse that said Knotts Berry Farm. Mind you, I'm a 5 year old boy that has no use for a change purse. No idea why I did it, impulse I suppose.
My brother took his time and searched the entire store carefully. After looking for a while he found in the back corner they had a toy section. They had GoBots for sale. He got a GoBot. I still had my change purse.
I asked my parents if I could return my change purse and get a GoBot and they said nope. They explained that I made my choice and in the future I should make more thoughtful choices. I'm now in my 40's and my wife and kids regularly reference the change purse story as I'm very careful in researching anything I purchase to avoid another change purse incident. My wife has searched for years to find that stupid Knott's change purse as a memento of our beloved family story.
Love to hear other people's life lessons
20 votes -
Comment on Thoughts on romance in video game RPGs (no major spoilers) in ~games
seanwmoore33 LinkNot sure it falls into the RPG category, but I love the romance/love interest in Horizon. Won't say more specifically to avoid spoilers, but that portion of the game warmed my heart and I have...Not sure it falls into the RPG category, but I love the romance/love interest in Horizon. Won't say more specifically to avoid spoilers, but that portion of the game warmed my heart and I have replayed the love story developing several times now. As a father of daughters it is lovely to see a strong female character find someone.
-
Comment on Where did all the Sriracha go? US sauce shortage hiking prices to $70 in online markets in ~food
seanwmoore33 Link ParentThanks for this info and link to their site. I bought a 6 pack of their sauces to try. I'll report back after I try them.Thanks for this info and link to their site. I bought a 6 pack of their sauces to try. I'll report back after I try them.
-
Comment on Shopping for induction ranges in ~food
seanwmoore33 Link ParentWe have hooked up many of our appliances to wifi, but never done it with the stove and haven't had any issues. One criticism I would make is the timer sound is really quiet (shockingly quiet)....We have hooked up many of our appliances to wifi, but never done it with the stove and haven't had any issues. One criticism I would make is the timer sound is really quiet (shockingly quiet). We've gotten to the point we really don't use the timer and instead use the microwave timer. Funny enough the wifi on our washer and dryer is what we use to alert us, perhaps the stove wifi would help with that.
-
Comment on Shopping for induction ranges in ~food
seanwmoore33 Link ParentI'll second the GE Cafe recommendation. I have the induction convection double oven, but I presume they are all generally the same (the link bytesmythe used is great given the original request)....I'll second the GE Cafe recommendation. I have the induction convection double oven, but I presume they are all generally the same (the link bytesmythe used is great given the original request). My wife is passionate about cooking and we don't have gas at our house and a professional chef friend turned us on to induction stove tops. After having a couple years could never go back.
Regarding the pans, we had to buy new pans as our original set wasn't magnetic. You do have to make sure the oven senses them or the burner light will just blink at you. Actually good if you are the type to accidently turn on the wrong burner like me
The model we have: https://www.cafeappliances.com/appliance/Cafe-30-Smart-Slide-In-Front-Control-Induction-and-Convection-Double-Oven-Range-CHS950P2MS1
-
Comment on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S02E02 - "Ad Astra per Aspera" Episode Discussion in ~tv
seanwmoore33 LinkWatching ST:SNW is such a great reminder of how great episodic TV can be. It's like watching a mini movie with the same characters you love each week. It's the only thing my wife and I watch these...Watching ST:SNW is such a great reminder of how great episodic TV can be. It's like watching a mini movie with the same characters you love each week. It's the only thing my wife and I watch these days that is episodic and it's great to not have to recall all the previous episodes and see how one episode is just one brick in a big wall.
-
Comment on What are your favorite animes and what do you like about them? in ~anime
seanwmoore33 Link ParentI'll second Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. Such an incredible story and absolutely loved watching it with my daughters. 12 years later we still sometimes just say "Edward" in the dog voice and...I'll second Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. Such an incredible story and absolutely loved watching it with my daughters. 12 years later we still sometimes just say "Edward" in the dog voice and watch the horror wash over faces.
-
Comment on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Season 1) in ~tv
seanwmoore33 Link ParentCompletely agree! So happy they went back to classic episodic television. Excited to see them try a variety of genres with that format. I know some folks were frustrated they lifted the Ones Who...Completely agree! So happy they went back to classic episodic television. Excited to see them try a variety of genres with that format. I know some folks were frustrated they lifted the Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas, but I'd be happy to see them similarly retell some of the classic short sci-fi that many folks likely haven't read. Very excited for Season 2
-
Comment on Anyone have any good theories for the show From? in ~tv
seanwmoore33 LinkSo happy to see the discussion here, really glad the show is getting traction. Through Season 1 my wife and I were terrified it would be a one and done given no one watches Epic (now MGM+). As for...So happy to see the discussion here, really glad the show is getting traction. Through Season 1 my wife and I were terrified it would be a one and done given no one watches Epic (now MGM+). As for theories, my wife and I have an agreement that we are going to try to avoid predicting what will happen next and just try to take the journey the show is giving us. It's hard to do for us, but we are loving what they are doing
-
Comment on What do you struggle with, how are you doing, and (how) do you try to get better? in ~health.mental
seanwmoore33 LinkThanks for sharing and so happy to hear you are finding answers that work for you. I have loved ones who have also been challenging mental health journeys and I'm always so impressed with their...Thanks for sharing and so happy to hear you are finding answers that work for you. I have loved ones who have also been challenging mental health journeys and I'm always so impressed with their resilience to find what's best for them.
I realize in my 40s now that I got incredibly lucky as my brain chemistry seems pretty easy on me. The thing I do struggle with is stopping thinking about work. It's by far most problematic at night. It's not depression or anxiety really, it's just the inability to stop trying to solve every potential problem that comes to mind. For me I've found success with melatonin and listening to audio books at night (mostly books on science and stoicism). Some nights aren't great, but the worst night now is much better than the worst night a year ago.
Best of luck finding the answers and peace you are looking for!
-
Comment on Bags and backpacks! What do you look for, what do you use? in ~life.style
seanwmoore33 LinkAbout 3 years ago I used to carry around a heavy, but very nice leather bag. Got a ton of compliments, but the weight and size made it less than ideal for grab and go. This one:...About 3 years ago I used to carry around a heavy, but very nice leather bag. Got a ton of compliments, but the weight and size made it less than ideal for grab and go.
Great bag, but too heavy to throw in car to run down the street. Then I found timbuk2 backpack. Felt weird spending $200+ on a backpack, but now realize how high quality a backpack can be. Sometimes I think about going back to the leather bag for a while, but it's a pain to switch back and forth.
-
Comment on Cheese lovers: What's your go-to/favourite cheese? in ~food
seanwmoore33 LinkMy wife and I were in Italy years ago and fell in love with Pecorino. It's really great with honey or grapes. I must admit I have a hard time stopping eating once I start (a serving for me is the...My wife and I were in Italy years ago and fell in love with Pecorino. It's really great with honey or grapes. I must admit I have a hard time stopping eating once I start (a serving for me is the entire block)
Completely agree! it's amazing how much better some things are for a marginally small amount of money. For just 10% more you can get something that doesn't break the first time you use it or make you miserable