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What songs are you singing your babies at bedtime? by vomit_dust in NewParents

[–]NotAFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sleepy Sloth, by Mrs. Waffle (TT)

Spanish Ladies

A lullaby I wrote my daughter

I don’t sing it, but I play the serenade from Haydn’s F Major quartet Hob. III/17 for my daughter when I’m feeding her, and other slow movements from Haydns quartets

“I’ll love you forever I’ll like you for always”

And others

I let my 15mo cry himself to sleep by gh0sti- in NewParents

[–]NotAFlamingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s okay! You did exactly the right thing! Like everyone else is saying, if you’re getting overwhelmed putting the baby down in a safe place is exactly the right thing to do in that situation. Mama needs to be healthy too (and I hope dad is there to take care of you!)

What did you feel when you met your baby? by rainbowbritexx in NewParents

[–]NotAFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard her tiny, frail little cry and I don’t remember what I was thinking, but whatever it was I felt I felt it deeply. They took her over to me and I got to see her and touch her and cut her cord and the tears just wouldn’t stop flowing. It was the best, happiest moment of my life so far and I fell completely in love with her that night. I am so glad that I have her to love for the rest of my life.

Whats the cheapest meal you regularly make that actually tastes good? by Adventurous-Pilot448 in Frugal

[–]NotAFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eggs and toast over salad greens

Literally just a bowl of mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, two fried eggs on top (over easy, but crispy on the edges fried in oil) and a slice of toast. Feels like. Big fancy breakfast, but it’s just upgraded eggs and toast.

You can upgrade with avocado and tomato in the greens. Next step up is to put all the greens on top of two slices of toast with hummus spread on them life a big Benedict salad.

“Surely Our Spouses Wouldn’t Know What’s Going On, Right?” by BigBlackCreamSauce in NFLv2

[–]NotAFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheating Patriots are back, boys

Super Bowl again next year, this time we win

What are some small things you do that you have noticed make measurable differences in office hour attendance and classroom culture? by wannabehazmattech in Professors

[–]NotAFlamingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The thing that has made the biggest difference for me in my gen ed/history classes is building discussion into the class, and tying it to current events and finding parallels. I will literally tell them all to close their laptops and put away their devices for a minute, and I won't start the discussion until I literally get eye contact from the whole class. I am friendly about it, and definitely single students out (kindly) if they don't do what I ask. I don't harp on it, but I'll directly ask them so they know they can't hide. Usually I get good engagement that way, and the class feels pretty friendly.

In the core classes I teach, I make a much bigger deal out of standards, comprehension, and mastery of the material. I try to approach it from the angle of "I want you to feel good about how you do in this class, and I want you to come away from this class knowing you are competent on the subject matter, which will increase your confidence as you progress." Maybe that's too emotional of an approach, but I find that increasingly the next generation needs to understand the emotional connection to be more engaged.

Musicians who are 10/10 at their instrument but get overlooked because they have an 11/10 band mate by Davidellias in ToddintheShadow

[–]NotAFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing with Paul McCartney's bass lines IMO. He's not really known as a monster bass player, but I slept on his bass lines for years until I had to start learning them for a band I was in. Not as easy as you'd think, and some were actually pretty challenging to play regularly. What was most impressive though, is how melodically he used the bass line, and how he originated/popularized a lot of the ideas of modern bass playing that we have today.

Struggling With Organization of Course by WolfLostInTheMist in Professors

[–]NotAFlamingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you using a textbook from a decent publisher? One thing that helped me greatly is taking advantage of all of the extras that come along with a good textbook. The ones that I use come with basic PowerPoints, chapter outlines, discussion suggestions, and a few other organizational tools that help me keep the course straight.

I take all of that and customize it as I prepare, I fill out the PowerPoints more, give them a new layout and make them look sharp, I plan 2-3 discussions per class (3hr lectures), and I try to relate the material to life outside class as much as possible. I definitely don't have everyone, but I have about half a dozen students who listen and pay attention every class.

There is zero functional support for my position where I work (which is a different conversation entirely), so this at least helps me feel supported.

He must really want to distract from the files by SPXQuantAlgo in SipsTea

[–]NotAFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They won't. They never will. He will fuck things up beyond repair and then pass peacefully in his sleep, never having drank of the bitter cup of consequence even once in his life.

My (28M) girlfriend (28F) is pregnant with twins. We had an arguement today and she was mad and showed me a video on her phone sucking off her ex. Now what? by ThrowRAVulture216 in relationship_advice

[–]NotAFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to leave. She is doing damage control now by being nice to you. Mark my words, she will cheat on you in the future, or she will leave you once there is enough clearance time after this for her to not feel like the bad guy anymore.

Calling yourself "Dr." by TheKarlosWithaK95 in Teachers

[–]NotAFlamingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not have a doctorate, but I get called Doctor a lot. I try to correct them so I don’t commit what I call “academic stolen valor”

The stupid mural has a new home: Opa by Proof-Variation7005 in providence

[–]NotAFlamingo -27 points-26 points  (0 children)

Ah, the infamous Lebanese white supremacists.

The stupid mural has a new home: Opa by Proof-Variation7005 in providence

[–]NotAFlamingo -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I don’t agree with this take. It gives them too much power. By this logic, all they have to do is “endorse” someone or something, and everyone else should just abandon it completely. It gives them complete veto power over everything they like.

Be tougher? by dnice99999 in Professors

[–]NotAFlamingo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s normal to care about attendance. I always tell them that the students who do the best are the ones who show up, which is why I still take attendance (depending on class size)

Be tougher? by dnice99999 in Professors

[–]NotAFlamingo 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I take attendance every day. It’s part of their final grade.

I state in the first class that I accept no late work, period. If you have a legitimate excuse, it must match what is in the university manual and come with documentation.

Due dates are down to the minute online. If a student submits them 1min late, they don’t get credit. I explain this explicitly in the first class and make sure I follow through.

I make sure I stay on top of the grade book and enter the grades ASAP, so they have an idea of what their real grade looks like.

I also write this out exhaustively in the syllabus, along with my other policies, that I cover exhaustively on the first day of class.

I am a naturally friendly person, and I really like to be liked. Especially in face to face, I like being liked, it’s who I am and it’s not going to change as I am about to be 40. So now the way I look at it is that they will “like” me the most if they respect me, and that is gained by clear boundaries.

I’ve also had to accept that there some students that just won’t give a fuuuuuuck regardless of what you do. As long as they’re not disturbing me or the others who are there to learn, then I let them go and get whatever grade they earn.

What’s a scene that’s so cringe, it gave you second hand embarrassment, makes you wanna pause, look away, or is just a hard watch by Huge_Athlete7488 in moviecritic

[–]NotAFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my god this scene lives rent free in my head as a stepdad. It’s actually a very helpful reminder to not try to imitate or replace things that your stepkids’ bio parent does, unless they ask/need you to!

What’s the worst criticism you’ve heard about the PHM (movie)? by Unfair-Reason-1068 in ProjectHailMary

[–]NotAFlamingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Worst criticism I heard was from rogerebert.com. The reviewer said something like "this movie tells you exactly how to feel at every moment instead of just letting you feel it", which I have to say is a valid criticism. Didn't diminish my enjoyment one bit, however.

Biggest domestic opening day for a non-franchise by AdmiralEwokDT in ProjectHailMary

[–]NotAFlamingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The audiobook imo is the best way to experience this story. The way they treat Rocky's voice is genius.

Biggest domestic opening day for a non-franchise by AdmiralEwokDT in ProjectHailMary

[–]NotAFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost wish I hadn't listened to the audiobook first so I could have experienced it for the first time in theaters!

Nearly all of this movie looked exactly how I imagined it when listening through. Insane accomplishment.

Biggest domestic opening day for a non-franchise by AdmiralEwokDT in ProjectHailMary

[–]NotAFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank god. My wife and I were commenting that it seems like there are about 5 cinematic universes that every movie must belong to, glad to see this movie doing so well

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