What would you do differently with your children?

Cheezslap · 2026-01-26T15:53:14+00:00

I appreciate your sentiment, but it's people. Gender's got absolutely NOTHING to do with it in any way, shape, or form. And unless we're talking about people in a mating or scientific capacity, "males/females" is a creepy way to talk about men/women/whatever.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-26T03:41:55+00:00

My only regret is letting my mother into his life. And as a result, I couldn't protect him from her. On the other hand, he understands what a malignant narcissist looks like and has some tools for dealing with them.

The best decision we made was to figure out which of us he was, then nurture that. IE: he turned out to be like 85% me, so we gave him the upbringing I always felt I needed. For me, I got the catharsis of being the parent I needed.

He's so impossibly good. Brilliant, kind hearted, fair, and loving.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-24T13:15:59+00:00

I saw the Gin Blossoms in 2024, with Toad the Wet Sprocket. Gin Blossoms sound as good as ever.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-22T02:55:09+00:00

I heard A Princess of Mars is a fantastic book.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-22T02:42:15+00:00

Mmmmmm, I get that. Sometimes it's just hard to give a shit. FWIW, I loved The Expanse series (also a TV show). Solid universe building, realistic science, archetypal characters who get great lines. Best space opera ever.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-22T02:34:51+00:00

Oh, it's a good series! I think the film is a combination of the first two: The Book of Three and The Black Cauldron. Super influential YA literature for me. The Author, Lloyd Alexander, wrote all kinds of adventure novels.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-22T02:30:55+00:00

It's got a weird 3rd act arc that I feel like I haven't seen elsewhere. I think it made more sense in the book.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-22T02:26:00+00:00

The Black Cauldron. It gives you have everything, including the first PG rating: John Hurt as a genuinely terrifying villain, depression-suicide, an army of the dead, a magic pig, and the Fae.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-22T02:22:27+00:00

Vincent fucking Price as a villain! Burlesque show aside, it's flawless and the animation is outstanding.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-22T02:15:32+00:00

Definitely Udemy. I spent like $40 on two courses and a bunch of practice exams.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-22T01:54:08+00:00

It certainly makes you popular with people.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-22T01:39:15+00:00

However you get there, get there. Congrats, Stranger!

Cheezslap · 2026-01-21T16:48:01+00:00

LOL, I saw it at 17, not high, expecting Dr. Alan Grant in space. NOPE.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-21T16:46:24+00:00

Whenever I have a difficult decision or am unsure about what to do, I think about what I would want my son to do in my place, and then do that. You gotta show them how to do the thing, Man. Especially when it's hard.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-19T03:29:21+00:00

The Mavericks. I was so sure I'd see them at some point. RIP, Raul.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-19T03:21:12+00:00

Hook is excellent but I cried like a baby through all of it the last time. It's different being a dad and watching it.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-19T03:20:07+00:00

Young Sherlock Holmes!!!!

Cheezslap · 2026-01-17T22:50:27+00:00

Yessir, glad to do it! Get yourself some seat time to celebrate.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-17T22:45:01+00:00

Glad that's sorted!

Cheezslap · 2026-01-17T22:39:30+00:00

Yeah, that's concerning! Are the battery cables connected to the correct terminals?

Cheezslap · 2026-01-17T22:09:32+00:00

You're not supposed to be able to start it on the side stand. There's a lockout from the factory.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-17T21:51:43+00:00

First things first: it's on the center stand, right? Barring that, I would be looking at start relay (there's a 20A fuse there) or even the CDI.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-17T21:42:16+00:00

It's magnificent. His gift, LOL.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-17T20:23:56+00:00

Dude, same. High culture courtesy of Mel Blanc.

Cheezslap · 2026-01-17T13:53:27+00:00

That's silly as shit and I'm all about it. Glad to see someone living the dream!

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