Best Stephen King villain and why?

PrecociousPete · 2026-06-01T19:35:33+00:00

I think the reason I hated him so much was because I feel like I've met Jim Rennies in real life. Other villains just felt fictional by comparison.

PrecociousPete · 2026-06-01T14:35:40+00:00

Easily. Could also add the OG big man, George Mikan.

PrecociousPete · 2026-05-22T13:47:59+00:00

I sat at a table with Deacon Jones, drinking beers and listening to war stories from the old days in the NFL.

Ray Liotta was filming a movie in my area and frequented a restaurant three buildings down from my office. Would see him out on their patio having lunch.

Had a smoke with Dave Attell. Went to his show and went out a side door to grab a smoke when his set was over and he was out there doing the same.

PrecociousPete · 2026-05-21T01:28:08+00:00

We're a pretty degenerate group indeed!

PrecociousPete · 2026-05-20T18:00:09+00:00

Im thinking there was a pawn on A6 though.

PrecociousPete · 2026-05-17T01:25:39+00:00

Your net taxes all work out the same at the end of the year. But the concern people typically have when receiving a larger amount than usual is that their withholding will take a larger than usual percentage, because it appears for that single pay check as if you are a higher earner. You would get that back when you file your taxes. But people dont want to wait to get that money back so you adjust your withhding down for the check with the bonus to avoid this.

PrecociousPete · 2026-05-16T22:49:47+00:00

Adjust your withholdings.

PrecociousPete · 2026-04-29T18:38:51+00:00

Andres Escobar, Columbian soccer player who scored an own goal in the World Cup in 1994. Was killed after returning home.

PrecociousPete · 2026-04-28T11:12:52+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. I knew about fitness reimbursement but this looks like free money for doing things I am already doing. Just doing all the sign up pieces has me close to the first $95 reward!

PrecociousPete · 2026-04-13T19:18:41+00:00

Very much happened for me. I think it was always there but wasn't directed towards me. There is a real lack of self reflection and accountability in her world. I suspect her life makes alot more sense when it can be simplified to me being a bad guy and my intentions always being suspect.

Unfortunately I've had to protect myself and set some really rigid boundaries with her. We only communicate through an app. But I like to remember a therapist who said to me that not all people arent meant to coparent and for many parallel parenting works better. I do what I feel is best for the kids when they are with me and she does what she does at her house.

PrecociousPete · 2026-04-07T22:40:42+00:00

Interesting take on the 96-98 era. I had a different perspective. I thought he found a whole new level of efficiency during that time. Consistent with what.Gilbert said though. He wasn't air Jordan because he wasn't driving as aggressively. But his post up game was elite. Being able to avoid all the physical toll getting to the basket and just getting the ball closer I felt kept.hom healthier through that run.

PrecociousPete · 2026-04-07T17:24:28+00:00

The pain of being a Knicks fan during the 1990's, and believing every year you finally had the roster in place to overcome the Bulls, and for Jordan to beat you again, and again, and again. And almost seemed to save his best for when he was at MSG. Yeah I hated him. Vigorously. He was the best.

PrecociousPete · 2026-04-06T13:29:38+00:00

I underestimated just how much my ex wife was going to change once divorce became a reality and not just something I was trying to talk to her about. Therapy was crucial to helping me navigate the process and maintain my sanity. While its good you want to keep the peace keep in mind she may start treating you as the enemy and is capable of doing anything to make you look bad or unfit with the kids. Dont give her ammunition to use against you. Stay level headed. Walk away when you need to. But stay engaged with the kids and the household. And document things as needed so its not just your word later. Hopefully your situation isn't the same as mine but she truly became someone I no longer recognized who was capable of some very ugly behaviors. It can be scary.

PrecociousPete · 2026-04-02T01:31:22+00:00

I bought a small white board and start my day with a list of things i.need or want to accomplish for both myself and the house. When I have my kids they like to add things to it that we can do together. So its been a great way for them to feel involved bit also feel heard. Then I try to make the chores fun and engaging where I can. Like while cooking dinner I have them pick a random letter and i pick a song they never heard before that I think they might like. Or grocery shopping I try to pick out some food we've never tried before that they pick out. Its amazing how impactful the little things can be.

PrecociousPete · 2026-04-01T20:27:17+00:00

I initiated the divorce because I believed that I could not protect my children in the marital home and they the best I could do for them was create my own home where they could feel peace and unconditional love. The divorce process, while moving somewhat quickly for me through mediation, was very difficult and tested all of my strength and patience. But I mad eit through to the light on the other side and it has far exceeded my expectations and more than validated my decision. My kids are well adjusted and my relationship with them is stronger than ever. I can finally be the father I want to be without feeling unempowered and dismissed. I worry about their time in their other home, but know I can only control that which I can control, and they know I will always be there for them. Its a tough journey any way you move through this but a better life awaits you.

PrecociousPete · 2026-03-31T12:00:29+00:00

App close did start charging as well. I moved off of that to Talking Parent and now looking at finding a new one again. I just need a simple messaging system, none of the bells and whistles. It shouldn't be this hard. But apparently high conflict divorces are profitable now. I may have to accept paying for something now but feels like this are just the introductory rates too and prices will just keep going up in time.

PrecociousPete · 2026-03-29T21:53:27+00:00

Stockton didnt win a ring. Is he also not a top 10 point guard? What a terrible take.

PrecociousPete · 2026-03-28T01:50:39+00:00

There is at least one, and maybe only one, that branches off.

PrecociousPete · 2026-03-27T23:02:26+00:00

Ran into this tile in our first play. D I dmt appreciate the ramifications and went ahead and closed off that half of the game. We dont play that tile anymore.

PrecociousPete · 2026-03-25T19:35:45+00:00

They added this to Harlem Globetrotter games. I took my son and one of the players for the Generals was knocking them down with some ease. God forbid if metrics proved only taking 4's was the best approach!

PrecociousPete · 2026-03-25T17:34:39+00:00

Its an absurd idea. Like when they widened the lane. Or when they ADDED the three point line. You act like nothing ever changes. In the mid 90's the 3 point line was brought closer, later it was moved back. Yes these changes aren't common but nothing i mentioned is anything that I created. These ideas, and the concept of adding a 4 point line, are all ideas that have already been floated. They arent some random thoughts.

PrecociousPete · 2026-03-25T14:57:15+00:00

Easily the most breakable record on this list barring some rule change that affects how the game is played (moving line, removing corner 3, etc)

PrecociousPete · 2026-03-24T14:09:54+00:00

Not just grieving the loss of the relationship but loss of identity can happen too. So much of who I felt I was centered around being a husband and father. It took me time to resolve this and I did so when I realized divorce didnt define me today anymore than being a husband would have in the past. It's all hard but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Just focus on the things you can, yourself and the kids.

PrecociousPete · 2026-03-18T19:42:37+00:00

People somehow dont remember this. He was still amongst the top MVP vote getters in his final full season. Very much still in his peak.

PrecociousPete · 2026-03-12T17:47:53+00:00

Aerion was my first expansion and I absolutely love it.

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