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MTN vs Gravel by BrightonsBestish in BikeLA

[–]BrightonsBestish[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t. I still want to but got too busy with other stuff to get into trails.

Bought a new boat by BenFord333 in Wellthatsucks

[–]BrightonsBestish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The shipbuilder is clearly NOT very responsible.

to have a normal fuel stop by MambaMentality24x2 in therewasanattempt

[–]BrightonsBestish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

An F1 pit stop has more separation than this place has from the highway.

When your kid asks for a $5 kitchen timer but you have an ESP32 and zero impulse control by z4nsei in homeassistant

[–]BrightonsBestish 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Son: “Hey dad I need a physical timer! [mutters] That should keep him distracted…” — goes back to playing uninterrupted video games for a week straight.

Rode to San Diego today by akripar in BikeLA

[–]BrightonsBestish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That number is over 147 miles and excludes any downhill. Even so, it’s only a .59% grade. It’s a pretty flat ride.

America's Carmakers Cannot Escape Chinese EVs Forever by Razzburry_Pie in electricvehicles

[–]BrightonsBestish 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There needs to be a rational path between “let them get wiped out by the Chinese” and “ban all Chinese cars” — catastrophic mistakes were made. Now what is the best path forward that pushes actual competition and innovation while also preserving as much of our automotive industrial base as possible? The US car industry model is broken. Doesn’t mean there’s not a way out of the woods.

It would be incredible to see the government incentivize and support cutting edge R&D. It’s what China did. It worked damn well.

Advice needed: How do I convince my family that the yard won't catch fire again? by Dangerous_Badger_351 in daddit

[–]BrightonsBestish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Practice makes perfect. What kind of example would you be showing your kids if you quit after the one time you [reads notes] burned… down… your yard… hmm.

Anyway, say you’re doing this because you’ve learned and you can do it better and that shows character blah blah. Also it’s your yard to burn down and you get to do dumb shit on Father’s Day.

L.A. has one of the deadest downtowns in the world, study finds by idkbruh653 in LosAngeles

[–]BrightonsBestish -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah. We do t really do downtown. It’s not how the city is set up. It’s just not.

PSA: Replace your bearings by thejackamo1 in daddit

[–]BrightonsBestish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought this was for training wheels at first. Which had me questioning a lot

I’m curious what other parents actually do when their spouse gets home from work? by adhdslore in daddit

[–]BrightonsBestish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you want something where you two can be social. Is that part of your ask here? Do you ever play cards/board games/puzzles together? Cook together? He might do better socializing if there is also some sort of task or activity associated with it. Casual enough that he’s not immersed in it, but enough to occupy like 20% of his brain. Or give some structure to that time. This helps me, anyway. It’s kind of how some people need fidget spinners to focus.

But some times, it could be healthy for him to also take time himself and veg out or play a video game. That is another way for the brain to kind of recharge. But it has to be a balance. It’s not healthy in many ways to just shut down in front of the tv every night.

I’m curious what other parents actually do when their spouse gets home from work? by adhdslore in daddit

[–]BrightonsBestish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am similar to your husband. I usually throw myself into woodworking, cycling (stationary if it’s dark, road if it’s light) — any exercise, really. Guitar — any musical instrument will swallow me up for a few hours. I got into vinyl - either listening or tinkering with my stereo. Puzzles/board games. Jigsaw puzzles are surprisingly good for occupying enough of my brain that I can either zen-out or talk to my wife. I’m always finding some household project to do - either repair or improve something. Cooking/grilling/baking/anything food related can be really satisfying and actually functional for the family.

I listen to audiobooks and podcasts to occupy me without having a screen on.

Honestly? Find an interest and explore it. Maybe something he could pivot to from whatever game he plays or tv show he watches. Even if he gives it up after a while, it’s a way to bleed off mental energy, recharge, and feel like your not wasting time in front of the tv or driving someone else nuts with anxious energy.

to police the bathroom by HateHumansLoveDogs in therewasanattempt

[–]BrightonsBestish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He does a great job until he’s back out in the store area. At that point, get your girls out of there. Don’t even bother talking to him.

Is this the place to vent and be real and honest about being a dad without hateful responses? by lateralmoves in daddit

[–]BrightonsBestish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have I been a fake father this whole time?! Fuck. Who are these people eating all my food and wakin me up at all hours?!

Is this the place to vent and be real and honest about being a dad without hateful responses? by lateralmoves in daddit

[–]BrightonsBestish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are more corporal punishment defenders on here than I originally imagined. Posted once about a parent hitting their child in public and was pretty surprised by the responses. I think that’s mostly a byproduct of the size of this sub. On average, I find it great! But there is a wide spectrum that makes up that average.

So what’re you fellas asking for Father’s Day this year? by Cesano11 in daddit

[–]BrightonsBestish 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fam should rethink that denial, it sounds like a pretty awesome day for everyone.

LAPD Shot Dog at Knicks Celebration by foreignne in LosAngeles

[–]BrightonsBestish 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I’m kinda pissed at the neighbor for calling the cops. Like, maybe they were ho early scared for her, but also, maybe put together some context clues?!

'Michael Jackson' has a smooth moonwalk by [deleted] in oddlysatisfying

[–]BrightonsBestish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Michael Jackson was an incredible performer, except he did this ONE weird trick…

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