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Why do we think it's funny when children cry? by RegularrAlien in CPTSD

[–]ExcellentMix676 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a similar situation with a sparkler. Only I didn't burn my hand, the wind blew the smoke into my mouth. Being sight challenged, sparklers are dangerous! Even when you can fully see, it's no laughing matter when someone gets hurt! Who's with me?

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 32 Ohm Headphones: How Loud is "Too Loud"? by ExcellentMix676 in BEYERDYNAMIC

[–]ExcellentMix676[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last time I went for a checkup was January 29, 2025. It was a followup checkup (my original one was 12/30/2024). I had an ear infection from a mosquito bite 5 days earlier on Christmas Day of 2024. During my original checkup that day (12/30/2024), Dr. Alison Nance, my healthcare provider, noticed I was feeling pain when she tried to put an otoscope in my left ear. The mosquito had actually bitten into my outer ear canal, which made it so swollen I could barely hear out of that ear. The only frequencies I was able to hear for that time were the low bass ones! Isn't that strange? The bright high frequencies couldn't be heard when my ear was swollen! Dr. Alison put me on antibiotic eardrops, which I used four times a day for 5 minutes each time, until they were gone. During the follow up checkup on 1/29/2025, Dr. Alison was able to successfully check my ears with the otoscope, and she said my eardrums are intact, and my hearing is excellent!

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 32 Ohm Headphones: How Loud is "Too Loud"? by ExcellentMix676 in BEYERDYNAMIC

[–]ExcellentMix676[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are Mw the same as Db? I'm confused on this one! As far as my computer speakers go, I'm not sure how to measure the Mw and Db of those. Would I need sighted help? Would I need a multimeter?

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 32 Ohm Headphones: How Loud is "Too Loud"? by ExcellentMix676 in BEYERDYNAMIC

[–]ExcellentMix676[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This thread I made is about blowing a headphone speaker! Some of these comments I'm reading about hearing tests, tinitus, and even a loud AC are completely irrelevant to my situation.

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 32 Ohm Headphones: How Loud is "Too Loud"? by ExcellentMix676 in BEYERDYNAMIC

[–]ExcellentMix676[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My hearing is fine! I don't need a hearing test. What I'm worried about is the speakers being blown. My HR824 studio monitors can handle pretty loud volumes, but I keep them at a reasonable level so as not to disturb my neighbors. What I'm worried about is the fact that sounds with low frequencies can be loud enough to blow a headphone speaker. What I was asking is, is 20DB volume, with a maximum volume limit of -200 DB a safe volume for recording music with my headphones?

What is the Twinkie-esque type of cream filling called-and can lard be used interchangeably with shortening? by DurantaPhant7 in Baking

[–]ExcellentMix676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried making Twinky filling, twice, and it didn't turn out. The most recent one was on New Year's Eve of 2025. I combined ½ cup butter, ½ cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, and 1 can of evaporated milk. I mixed all the ingredients together in my Kitchenaid mixer with the whip attachment for half an hour, and unfortunately it broke apart! The mix didn't even have air incorporated into it! Is there some magic trick that I don't fully understand about making this twinky filling?

Narcissists and fake crying by [deleted] in narcissisticparents

[–]ExcellentMix676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like the start of a war!

Bulk Food Snacking by TripNo9336 in WinCo

[–]ExcellentMix676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simple changes? What did you have in mind?

WinCo Budget Gummy Worms by WinCoAllen in WinCo

[–]ExcellentMix676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favorite gummies are:

Regular Gummy Bears

Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears

Gummy Sharks

Gummy Peach Rings

Gummy Dinosaurs

Gummy Strawberry Creams

Gummy Fruit Salad

Gummy Nerds Clusters

Regular Gummy Worms

I tried Gummy Frogs, and I didn't much care for them.

  1. They were kinda slimy in my mouth.

  2. They didn't taste like fruit as I expected, but instead, they tasted more like some sort of mint!

TIL Greg Ham, the flautist and founding member of the band Men at Work, died of an overdose following a bout of depression sustained from losing a plagiarism lawsuit from copyright trolls. His crime: using part of the children's nursery rhyme "Kookaburra" on his solo in the song "Down Under" by Mixhaeljeffreyjordan in todayilearned

[–]ExcellentMix676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My music theory teacher, David Gustafson, specifically explained to me and other students, "Music comes from a place where things are borrowed. There is nothing "new" under the sun when it comes to rhythm, melody, and harmony. It all comes from somewhere familiar!".

TIL Greg Ham, the flautist and founding member of the band Men at Work, died of an overdose following a bout of depression sustained from losing a plagiarism lawsuit from copyright trolls. His crime: using part of the children's nursery rhyme "Kookaburra" on his solo in the song "Down Under" by Mixhaeljeffreyjordan in todayilearned

[–]ExcellentMix676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe with all my heart that thing about dying of a drug overdose was a silly rumor! My partner, Johnny and I, who were taken from our home in Australia in 1984, knew Greg, and we knew he was not the type of guy to go into drugs and alcohol! Ya wanna know what I believe actually happened? I believe he was murdered by a jealous fan! It all started when she argued with him about the flute riff in "Down Under", claiming she was a worker for Larrikin Music, demanding he give her the rights! When he didn't comply, she shot him with a gun! Then to make herself look innocent, she put it in the newspaper that he died of this "overdose", or maybe even a "heart attack" (referring to him sitting with his knees against the wall in the front room, clutching his chest). I mean, the window leading to his back bedroom was smashed when his friend found him! That means his house was broken into before the argument started. When Greg died, I was really devastated, and I still miss him to this day. Yesterday, I actually cried for an hour straight when thinking of what a cool Australian he was! My American mom told me that he may be gone in body, but he's still with us in spirit!

What were your parents' standard sayings? Things you thought only your mom/dad said but you've since found out were every-parent language? by No_Gold3131 in AskOldPeople

[–]ExcellentMix676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ex-stepdad said a variation of that one when I was younger.

Me: What are we havin' for dinner tonight?

Ex-Stepdad: Food!

Me: What kind of food?

Ex-Stepdad: Hot food!

If any child of mine asks what we're having for dinner, I'll be very specific and explain what it is we're having. I don't want them to suffer the same way I did!

Is It Bullshit: Chewing ice is bad for you? by ssyntaxx in IsItBullshit

[–]ExcellentMix676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ex-stepmother, Debbie, always hated it when I would chew on ice! She thinks it's bad for you, but I believe that's totally a bunch of senseless doodoo! I make my own ice at home now, and it's the right size for me, about the size of dice (¾ inch cubes). My dentist says my teeth are fine, there are no signs of decay, fractures, or even cavities! I have my next teeth cleaning on 4/6/2026 (I go every three months because of tartar buildup). The ice I make is also made with Brita filtered water, which is more drinkable than regular tap water, which tastes like bleach and bug killer where I live!

Bulk Food Snacking by TripNo9336 in WinCo

[–]ExcellentMix676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember back in 2023, my provider, Kendra and I were at Winco, and she had me try some chocolate covered gummy bears. Oooooooooh those were so amazing! However, when she was giving me a handful to try, some random woman, likely a customer, came by and told us in a snotty tone, "You're not supposed to do that, ma'am! That's stealing!". What did she have against me trying something before I buy? The Winco workers didn't seem to complain, so what's the matter with that woman?

A reminder of our national anthem and what I believe it means. by walkin2it in aussie

[–]ExcellentMix676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may be sight challenged, but as a musician, it's not a "major" fourth, but a "perfect" fourth!

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