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hactar42 @lemmy.world
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What did you lose along the way and how will you restore it or make things right?
  • I feel your pain. Hopefully when she gets back she'll be better able to help with things. My wife and I have had to do similar things where one of us takes a vacation, just so we can better help afterwards. You got this!

  • What did you lose along the way and how will you restore it or make things right?
  • The ability to relax. I have a special needs child who constantly screams at us. We have no respite because none of our relatives are willing to deal with him anymore. All of his therapies and medical bills have nearly bankrupt me. My wife is suffering from PTSD because of it. We are on every waiting list for state resources but so far nothing.

    Even as I tried to write this comment, I had to stop what I was doing because my wife went to the bathroom, and my son decided to yell at her because she left a pot on the stove.

    I am completely incapable of relaxing anymore. If I do get a chance I'll just be racked with intrusive thoughts. Like last night I was watching Stranger Things and when I saw a kid on there with braces, all I could think was, "I need to get my son braces. But since he can't handle someone touching his face, it is going to be a nightmare. He's 13 and I still have to monitor his teethbrushing, who knows how much it will suck with braces. It will also be way more expensive because we'll have to sedate him, for every appointment" Then I spiral down from there. This is just one small example.

    I'm in therapy and on meds for it. And so is my wife. I wish I lived in a state with legal marijuana because it's the only thing I've found that will actually help me relax. At this point we are actually considering selling our house, so we can afford to send him to a boarding school that is designed for kids like him. And maybe then we can get some respite.

  • cute dogs, cats, and other animals @lemmy.ml hactar42 @lemmy.world

    Every now and then the planets will align and I'll get a picture with both of them

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    NOFX - last show for ever
  • I'm so glad I got to see them when they came through Fort Worth on this final tour. It was a great show, but leaving felt surreal. Almost like a chapter of my life was coming to a close. My buddies and I would blast Punk in Drublic while cruising around in highschool. I'd seen them play at least a half dozen times. And always looked forward to their new albums.

    Although I am looking forward to seeing what the members will do next. Codefendants and Melvinator have both been good projects so far.

  • Hey Lemmy, what's a movie you think everybody should see at least once?
  • I'm not the type that can watch the same movie or show over and over. This movie is one of the rare exceptions. I watch it at least 2-3 times a year.

    It masterfully blends music, jokes, and action without a dull moment. It's amazing how they can make you laugh your ass off with dry humor while Aretha Franklin is belting out a Respect. Not to mention having Ray Charles, John Lee Hooker, James Brown, and Cab Callaway all perform. And of course the car chases. Oh man, nothing can top those car chases.

  • This child wanted to be a Transformer for Halloween
  • I told my grandmother I wanted to be Spider-Man one year and she went and hand sowed a custom for me with 6 extra legs off the sides and crocheted a spiderweb cape for it. Of course being a child I was upset when my mom told me I was wearing it no matter what. But looking back now, it was pretty funny and really sweet.

  • Why go out, when your TV that plays Star Trek is at home?
  • I went on the first date with a girl and we got on the topic of the day's news. I mentioned that I read a story about a guy attacking someone with a "Klingon sword." She stopped me and said, "You mean a bat'leth?" We've been married for 16 years now.

  • Workers of lemmy, what was the reason that customer got banned ?
  • I work as an IT consultant so I don't have to deal with any of the crap people in traditional customer roles do, but there have been a couple of customers we've agreed to mutual part ways with. Mostly due to them having unrealistic expectations.

    One client expected us to basically be their 24/7 help desk, but only paid for like 20-30 hours a month. He wanted someone in their office from 8-5. He was like they can work on other stuff, but I need them to be here in case someone needs them. We were not an MSP. We didn't do help desk. The original contract was to help with a date center migration with flex hours to support after the move. We did project work with mainly senior consultants. This was a company with 1 IT guy and maybe 100 employees. As soon as the contract came up for renewal we were done.

  • Washington beat the Giants 21-18. Guess which team scored 3 touchdowns and which scored none.

    Giants 3 touchdowns, 1 failed PAT, 2 failed 2 point conversions

    Washington 7 field goals

    Seriously one of the strangest score summaries I've seen.

    https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671716/giants-commanders

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    Certainly no other place comes to mind

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    If you're not careful, you're going to lose me

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    Mr Gatti's Pizza to open inside Walmart locations in Texas

    www.statesman.com Mr Gatti's Pizza to open inside Walmart locations in Texas, 3 other states

    Fort Worth-based Mr Gatti's Pizza has announced plans to open 92 Walmart locations in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Kentucky.

    Mr Gatti's Pizza to open inside Walmart locations in Texas, 3 other states
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    Looking for breakfast ideas

    I think I'm ready to give vegan a try, but I'm struggling with breakfast ideas. Mostly I'd meal prep egg and bacon burritos or just have some toast with jam.

    I used to be a cereal person but after having my gallbladder removed I developed an intolerance to lactose. And I haven't found any good alternatives for milk or cheese that I like, so I've basically cut them out of my diet. Plus most cereal is loaded with sugar, and...

    I found out yesterday that I'm prediabetic and my cholesterol is a little high. So, I'm trying to move away from animal products and sugar.

    I will occasionally have toast with peanut butter and banana on it, but that's so calorie dense, I only eat it on days I know I'll be doing a lot of physical activities. Most days I sit at a desk for 8-10 hours.

    So really the only other thing I can think of is oatmeal. And eating a bowl full of something hot is the last thing I want to do after my morning walk. I'm in Texas so it's hot even when I go out at 5 AM.

    I'm looking for ideas that can, preferably, be meal prepped or take less than 5 minutes to make. But I'm open to any ideas. Thanks!

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    It just somehow makes sense

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    Hope you are all safe this morning.

    We had some insane wind up here in Denton. Trees down, lots of power outages.

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    Eagle Draft CB Quinyon Mitchell

    www.nfl.com Quinyon Mitchell Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

    All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Quinyon Mitchell

    I'm so glad to see Howie focusing on the defense

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    Live Nation/Ticket Master won't give you your tickets unless you install their app

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    Punk @lemmy.world hactar42 @lemmy.world

    Punks Who Can Shred

    One of my guilty pleasures is shredding guitar solos. I'm looking for recommendations on punk guitarists or songs that absolutely shred.

    Examples:

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    What is going on down on I-20?

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/13506051

    > From https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/1bmqjkw/truck_do_not_stop_list_for_usa_highlighting_where/

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    Beastie Boys - Sabotage (1994)

    Thought I'd include a pretty good retrospective video about the making of this music video. https://youtu.be/5b9PPZTsNes

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    She's mad that I'm washing her bed cover

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    Looking for games that let kids just play around

    I'm looking for some games for my son that lets him explore and play around at his own pace. Things similar to First Contact, which he loved. He has motor control problems, so games that requires precise movements are difficult for him. For example, he cannot make it though the first song on Beat Saber when it is set to easy and the directions are turned off.

    If you know of any that just allow a player to just explore or manipulate the things around them, while also hopefully being entertaining for a 12 year old, please let me know. Thanks!

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    You'd think I was eating beef jerky. Oh wait I was.

    Don't worry, they get plenty of treats

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    Looking for advice on a kid/tamper proof retro gaming experience

    I’m looking for some advice on setting up a retro gaming system for my son. He absolutely loves the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and some Atari classics like Frogger. The problem I have is he is autistic, which leads to two very different issues to solve. First is he loves to tinker with things. Which I don’t mind, and actively encourage in kids because that's how you learn. However, when he breaks something, it can cause full blown meltdowns. Like you would think the end of the world is coming level meltdowns. Therefore, things like the Nintendo Switch are great because there is not much he can do in the settings. Especially, with the built-in parent controls. However, when I’ve tried setting him up with a laptop with Retro Arch, he will jack with the settings and break it in a matter of minutes.

    I’d like to figure out something I can plug into a TV that will allow him to play retro games, preferably with a wireless controller (because I’ll be damned if I can get him to sit still why playing Sonic). The best solution I’ve used in the past was a Nvidia Shield TV running Arch Browser. He still managed to factory reset once, but outside of that it worked well. However, the fact that it is a full streaming/media system is overkill for what I’m looking for. Plus, I really don’t like the direction it has been heading with the built-in ads and other Google crap.

    I looked into the Sega Genesis mini, but they are selling for more than a Shield TV and have wired controllers. I have an Atari flashback, but it is crap with it's IR controllers. Whoever though of that obviously has never tried to get a child to maintain line of sight while playing a game.

    So, I’m wondering if anyone has any suggestion for hardware/software that will allow for the playing of retro games on a TV, but also have a way of either preventing tampering with settings, making it more difficult to get to the settings, or even something that can be reset and configured with a few clicks. I’d love to be able to tell him, look if you mess it up just reboot and it will reset.

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    While My Guitar Gently Weeps (1968) - Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, and Jeff Lynne

    Performed at the Hall of Fame induction for George Harrison in 2004.

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    Philadelphia Eagles OT Lane Johnson Tackling Mental Health Issues Head-On

    > Philadelphia Eagles tackle Lane Johnson has "helped a lot more people than people realize" and is the team's nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award

    After his early troubles with performance-enhancing drugs and injuries, I thought he would be out of the league in a couple of years. Not only has he become one of the best tackles but an all around great guy too. I've never been so glad to be wrong.

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    www.bleedinggreennation.com Eagles roster news: Four Thursday transactions

    The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced four roster moves on Thursday. An overview: LB Ben VanSumeren was signed from the practice squad to the active roster. CB Josiah Scott and WR Cam Sims...

    Eagles roster news: Four Thursday transactions
    • LB Ben VanSumeren was signed from the practice squad to the active roster.
    • CB Josiah Scott and WR Cam Sims were signed to the practice squad.
    • WR Greg Ward was released from the practice squad.

    I hope Ward gets another chance somewhere. Not the best receiver but he seemed like a good dude with some potential.

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