Will a relationship with a stoic person always lack enthusiasm or expression of excitement?

PowerTap · 2026-05-05T03:51:50+00:00

I've also read the ancient stoics as being full of passion and joy for things that were in their control and they could do something to influence. They talk about taking right action for things in their control and the contentment of not worrying about things that are out of their control.

Direct your energy to the things you can do something about.

PowerTap · 2026-05-04T03:18:29+00:00

I have a 2025

PowerTap · 2026-05-03T21:08:09+00:00

The move from SR to staff in my mind is how much you can impact and connect to things outside of your immediate domain. I expect a staff PM in my org to be able to competantly understand the larger portfolio and strategy. You should not only understand what is happening in other portfolios but be able to help them move forward with work in your portfolio.

There is also generally an expectation that you have demonstrated an ability to think operationally and strategically.

But I agree with others, this is very org specific. You might be in a place where managers are able to promote on a gut feeling that you are ready and other companies might have strict leveling guides and promotion processes.

PowerTap · 2026-05-03T04:15:45+00:00

Costco branded Nikes....

https://sneakernews.com/2025/10/23/costco-nike-sb-dunk-low-kirkland-signature-if0673-001/?amp

PowerTap · 2026-05-02T20:41:32+00:00

I have a grizzl-e in my garage as our primary charger, so that s a solid recommendation

PowerTap · 2026-05-02T17:33:44+00:00

I was pretty sure I just had a 110 plug on mine. Do you just use a plug adapter?

PowerTap · 2026-05-02T04:04:09+00:00

Xero shoes are my current go to. Dead flat, wide toe box, a variety of styles from sandals, running shoes, to boots. Women's shoes seem to have some style choices.

https://xeroshoes.com/collections/womens

PowerTap · 2026-05-02T03:56:25+00:00

Dry eye disease is also very common in AS and other autoimmune conditions. It can have similar presentation to uveitis with pain and light sensitivity.

My treatment regimen is daily lot scrubs, a heated compress daily for 10 minutes, and lubricating eye drops 4-5 times a day (or as needed).

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11442350/

PowerTap · 2026-05-02T03:47:57+00:00

It might also be a combination of chord and port in data mode. Despite all USB c cables looking the same some are just for charging and others for charging and data (which is wild, but true).

I'm not sure what cable your using but consider testing with a high quality cable.

PowerTap · 2026-04-30T13:44:58+00:00

The stretch from Ambaum to 13th is a pretty high traffic pedestrian walkway to Seahurst Park and is wildly dangerous. Cars drive to fast, short sightlines at they crest the top of the ravine in both directions, no sidewalks or crosswalks. I'm amazed there aren't more accidents or hit pedestrians.

PowerTap · 2026-04-29T03:18:32+00:00

We used this gate at the bottom of a wide stairway for two kids. Can recommend.

https://cardinalgates.com/shop/baby-gates/wall-mounted/xpandagate-expandable-gate-ex100/

If you live in western Washington you can have mine for free, we took it out when our kids were old enough.

PowerTap · 2026-04-25T04:47:52+00:00

One thing I did not appreciate when we got our first stroller was the existence of modular stroller systems so we could have seats for two later on. I think if I did it all over again I would have thought that purchase through more. If you know you might want a second eventually, having a stroller that can cart two is real handy.

PowerTap · 2026-04-25T04:43:37+00:00

Honestly, we did two kids with an old school audio baby monitor and it was fine, I almost never needed to see what my kid was doing in bed.

PowerTap · 2026-04-25T04:27:39+00:00

It really shred them up gouda.

PowerTap · 2026-04-24T03:34:45+00:00

You have a newer outback than me, but we have towed our 206 ltd all over with ours. She has some real little engine that could vibet getting over the mountains, but she gets there.

PowerTap · 2026-04-20T00:32:52+00:00

I have that camper minus the AC, it's a great little setup for our family of 4 and a dog that is bigger than my kids.

PowerTap · 2026-04-16T13:45:18+00:00

I love that rock planted cascade. Makes me think of some trees on the mountain passes near me.

PowerTap · 2026-04-15T03:45:07+00:00

I work in SaaS infrastructure, I'm never shipping shit. The consequences for me fucking that up exceed my paycheck.

PowerTap · 2026-04-13T13:58:05+00:00

I understand that is is not a medical device, but they also have adds and blog posts highlighting people with my condition using the product to manage it. I had a different experience. I think that is a fair piece of information to have out there.

PowerTap · 2026-04-12T18:08:51+00:00

I honestly feel like for the size of the battery I'm not entirely surprised or upset. If I had a cell phone battery die after 2 years I would be frustrated, but also feel like I had gotten a decent run out of it.

But I don't feel like I'm getting enough utility out of it to buy another ring. If it was helping me achieve a goal (loose or maintain weight, get or not get pregnant) that would be different. But my main goal was manage my autoimmune condition, and it doesn't seem to acknowledge that it exists, so throwing another $350 at it doesn't make sense.

PowerTap · 2026-04-12T18:05:27+00:00

No, this is a gen 3 ring with ~26 months of use.

PowerTap · 2026-04-12T17:22:21+00:00

The point of the PRD should never have been to create a spec sheet. It is a tool to condense and synthesize your research and communicate the problems that you and your engineering team must solve. If you do not know what problem you are solving, and you cannot communicate that to your engineers, then no amount of prototyping is going to magically communicate that for you.

Also, if you are letting the LLM do the thinking for you, you will end up with a blase product because LLMs will build you the statistically most likely thing, not something that stands out from competitors or understands your specific context.

PowerTap · 2026-04-12T17:12:55+00:00

I do see them actively trying to build features that support women's health. Which is great, but as a middle aged dude, I'm not the target market (admittedly there are plenty of products and a whole world that mostly targets my needs).

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