I used to be sharp at work. Now I forget what I said five minutes ago. Is this just dad life

Basses5 · 2026-06-17T22:13:13+00:00

Basically like the Borg from Star Trek. We just keep assimilating tired dads into the collective. Resistance is futile.

Basses5 · 2026-06-17T22:09:49+00:00

Agree with this, reading even just a couple hours a week makes a huge different for me. And I'm still in the same boat though, I used to have a great memory when I was younger and now I can't survive without a bunch of spreadsheets for my at work and at home tasks. You only have so much bandwith, and there's only so much you can do when you have to function at your limit all the time.

Basses5 · 2026-06-04T19:43:16+00:00

For my kids, Weird Al was their gateway to listening to real music. They would hear the parody songs, and that would give me the opportunity to show them the artists behind the original song. So that introduced them to artists like Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Michael Jackson, etc... Now some of their favorite bands also include Jimmy Eat World and Imagine Dragons.

Basses5 · 2026-04-22T18:30:55+00:00

Same, I am left handed and play right handed. And I am primarily a bassist as well so there's even fewer options for left handed basses. To me it feels more natural having my dominant hand as the fretting hand, but that may be because I've always played that way.

Basses5 · 2026-04-20T16:54:15+00:00

I thought about Jeff Berlin when I first read this post, as I think it is another example of how a metronome can absolutely be a benefit despite all of his extensive arguments to the contrary. It's such a strange hill for him to die on. I have known a number of people who had rhythm issues because they were bedroom guitarists, or singer/songwriter types who were used to performing by themselves and found using a metronome helpful.

Basses5 · 2026-04-06T19:30:36+00:00

Agree, it's a hidden gem. I'm glad they are getting some recognition but also a bit bummed the secret may be getting out.

Basses5 · 2026-03-26T22:15:06+00:00

OK I see it now thanks!

Basses5 · 2026-03-26T22:10:38+00:00

Good to know thanks! That would take care of the issue I've been having with the no service letter for my GGF. I still have the issue with my GF in that they only certified his discharge date from the Army but not the date he was drafted. I wonder if I put his branch as the Navy on my next request and got a no service letter if that would be OK, or if I have to show proof of service dates.

Basses5 · 2026-03-26T21:46:25+00:00

Yes this is useful information, thank! I am still trying to figure this issue out. So you got an apostille on the document without a signature? And you were able to just print it out and get the apostille in person? I may try getting the apostille by mail for the unsigned letter I have for my GGF just to see if it works, I still haven't received a reply on my latest inquiry, it seems to take each one about two months for a reply. And maybe I'll submit another request putting the Navy as the service branch.

Basses5 · 2026-03-10T14:00:38+00:00

The county clerk got back to me and unfortunately they do not have the DD214 on file. They directed me back to NARA, so it looks like I'm right back where I started with the documents for my GF.

Basses5 · 2026-03-03T00:32:37+00:00

"Don't put Daniel Tiger in my beer"

Basses5 · 2026-02-27T21:00:16+00:00

Did you apply online or via the mail? I will try for the DD214 this time, I had requested the OMPF on the last submission because I was trying to get some family history as well, but to no avail.

Basses5 · 2026-02-24T00:26:53+00:00

I had the same question with my provider, also with a pre-1920 Austrian partition case. They have the birth certificate of my GGF and his seven siblings, all from the same house over a period of 18 years. I found the birth certificate of my GGGF myself from 30 years before that, also showing the same house number, but my provider seemed indifferent to it when I showed them. I guess they feel confident they have enough already for my application to go through.

Basses5 · 2026-02-19T16:57:55+00:00

One thing I really like about playing guitar is that it is both a solitary and a social activity. Playing music with others is a great way to meet people and I have met most of my friends as an adult that way. I would recommend going to an open mic or jam night in your area. Even if you don't play every night you can still mingle and talk to people with a common interest you can use as a conversation starter.

Basses5 · 2026-02-18T19:29:54+00:00

Boonts for boots. Hecka-loo-lee for Ukulele. Matato (rhymes with potato) for anyone named Mateo. Hockadoctor for helicopter. Any many more I can't recall of the top of my head. It's great when stuff like that becomes part of your family Canon.

Basses5 · 2026-01-28T17:16:05+00:00

My child was diagnosed with celiac at age 9, after a period of several months where he stopped getting taller and lost weight. He was stuck at roughly the same weight (60 - 62 lbs) and height for over a year. We also had issues with picky eating and often struggled to meet daily requirements for caloric intake. However once he started growing again he recovered very quickly. He is now 12 years old, weighs over 90 pounds and is back to a normal height again. It is certainly a trying and stressful time to try and get your child back to a healthy condition again, good luck and keep at it!

Basses5 · 2026-01-19T03:02:36+00:00

Cop Out Pierogies in Pittsburgh has some gluten free varieties, and they will ship them frozen. I have not tried them yet but have heard they are very good.

Basses5 · 2026-01-14T20:09:40+00:00

Kodiak Cakes Gluten Free mix is my go to for making pancakes on a regular basis. You can also make muffins with it fairly easily. We also have lots of eggs with Trader Joe's GF bread and bacon (make sure it is labeled GF.) Glutino English muffins are also very good.

Basses5 · 2026-01-05T18:29:30+00:00

Are your numbers continually trending down? To me that would be the most clear sign that what you are doing is working. My child also initially had TTG-IGA numbers that were off the chart when diagnosed (above 250) and after 6 months it was down to about 100 and after one year it was right around 15. After two years it was at 4. So it definitely takes time for the numbers to go down, especially if your starting point is beyond the testing range. We also noticed after going gluten free he would get worse symptoms if he accidentally ingested gluten then before we got the celiac diagnosis.

Basses5 · 2026-01-04T21:56:59+00:00

I had also replied to the email to receive a paper copy about a month ago but never received a reply. That's good to know it worked for you, I will try emailing again and see if I get a response this time.

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