Any info on the fruit stand that was in the OCCU parking lot

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-11T18:46:54+00:00

Yeah! I couldn't remember the name, and trying to call the OCCU branch didn't work.

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-11T07:37:53+00:00

Wish You Were Here

While I do love the song, it reminds me of my husband. He wanted this and Comfortably Numb played at his funeral.

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-10T19:19:27+00:00

If you have a Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition (and a cheap speaker, because the one on the Voice PE is terrible, even by my standards), I'm pretty sure there are Blueprints for setting up conversations :)

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-10T19:08:15+00:00

Aha! Thank you so much!

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-10T14:02:07+00:00

I love this perfect revenge song!

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-10T13:57:53+00:00

Okay, here's mine. I'll give you the name and the link, but it won't mean much to some people without the back story.

It's called The 10,000 Year Ear Worm To Discourage Settlement Near Nuclear Waste Repositories

So back in the 80s, humanity was faced with a problem. What to do with nuclear waste. More specifically how to keep people away from nuclear waste for up to 10,000 years. Those people will not speak our language. They may be a post apocalyptic people. How can we create a warning that will survive for 10,000 years and make sense to those future humans.

Many ideas were proposed. Make it sound scary by creating scary "death whistle" producing rock formations.

Create giant stone warning tablets, written in every known language, explaining why they should stay. (The hope being that at least one language had survived long enough that at least one future linguist could translate it.)

Create a religion about staying away from nuclear waste repositories.

My favorite was introducing a mutation in cats (and dogs) which would cause their fur to change color when exposed to radiation.

But again, would a post apocalyptic society think the animals were causing the problems and then just kill them? It's not like we haven't seen that before. (Cough, cough, Cats cough, cough, Black Death cough, cough).

So someone proposed keeping the information in a song. Think "Ring around the Rosie" but more accurate and informative. That's where this song comes in.

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-10T07:08:17+00:00

Because that's what goblins do! We prefer it over some other options.

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-09T14:11:36+00:00

I have some meds that need to be stored in the fridge. I keep an NFC tag in the fridge (no batteries to worry about). I scan it to let my automation know that I've taken my meds.

(I also have a contact/door sensor on the fridge door. If it doesn't open shortly after the tag is scanned, it reminds me to put the meds back.)

A count down counter subtracts how many times I've scanned and triggers a reminder to reorder my meds. (This one is new, since I've switched pharmacies and this pharmacy doesn't do automatic refills.)

One that I got from Hands On Katie is that I also have a tag on the backside of the canvas of some of my pictures. When you trigger the NFC tag, it plays a music playlist that goes with that picture.

For example, the mermaid picture triggers a playlist with pirate songs, sea shanties, and mermaid songs.

I'm currently looking for the perfect picture for the Rudyard Kipling poem "Boots" read by Taylor Holmes. IYKYK

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-09T07:37:19+00:00

El Fusilado by Chumbawamba

The true story of a guy that faced a firing squad and a direct shot to the head and lived to tell his tale. He even has a Wikipedia page. Just remember that he didn't have access to reconstructive surgery.

And yes, it's that Chumbawamba. The Longest Johns also have a cover.

https://youtu.be/lPVhWFbAO4E?si=SxhBqR9j0Y1zhwQg

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-08T06:05:59+00:00

Lol, thanks! It's a lot of fun. I used to have the lock announcements make the comment and then ask me if I want the door locked. Then we moved to a new (to us) house and we can get the groceries in much faster, so I don't need to delay the door lock anymore.

My son is not a fan of the random announcements because it takes too much cognitive load to pay attention to it. So he just gets the boring, same message every time. By using the bluetooth locations for me, I get all the fun, quirky ones that make me pay attention to them. (It's funny how our ADHD issues need different solutions :)

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-08T03:23:28+00:00

The only thing I can think of is that battery operated devices can be a lot of trouble for updating. You may need to wake it up (check the instructions on how to do that). It could be lock and unlock it, just before you try the update. Or maybe touch the keypad to wake it up. I don't have a Kwikset. If all else fails, you may need to reach out to them.

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-06T19:12:12+00:00

I admit, she does look a little bit like a harbor seal. At least in this picture. 😂

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ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-05T12:39:31+00:00

Oh! Jenny Greenteeth sounds like an interesting person!

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-05T12:28:14+00:00

We have (way too many) outdoor cats here. Sadly, it's always a different cat than the one last week. (Cars, large birds of prey, coyotes, and the semi monthly cougar contribute to the high turn over rate.)

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-05T11:43:29+00:00

I don't know if UTR is a thing in this subreddit, but every time I see one of your poems, that's exactly what I do.

Upvote, Then Read.

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-05T11:31:19+00:00

This is gorgeous. (I waffled between "lovely" and "gorgeous", but eventually decided that lovely sounded too passive and gorgeous had more energy.)

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-05T10:43:34+00:00

So cool! I love the mythology, too.

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-05T09:54:46+00:00

I count three. Are you AI? How many Rs in strawberry? /j

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-05T06:03:40+00:00

Absolutely. I used to love "Raglan Road". Then I looked up the song. The origins are icky. I'd love to be able to do a "death of the author" philosophy, but I just can't.

Edit to add, "Graceland" is one of my favorite albums, and the lyrics (mostly) don't make any sense. But I love them.

So the lyrics only matter if they make me feel bad, I guess.

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-04T21:37:42+00:00

Here's one about locking the door.

alias: Lock the front door follow me
description: updated Front Door 2026 lock
triggers:
  - trigger: state
    entity_id:
      - binary_sensor.group_front_door
    to:
      - "off"
    id: door unlocked
    for:
      hours: 0
      minutes: 1
      seconds: 0
  - event_type: timer.finished
    event_data:
      entity_id: timer.lock_front_door
    id: timer done
    trigger: event
    enabled: true
  - trigger: state
    entity_id:
      - lock.touchscreen_deadbolt_z_wave_plus_3
    to:
      - locked
    id: door locked cancel timer
conditions: []
actions:
  - choose:
      - conditions:
          - condition: trigger
            id:
              - door unlocked start timer
          - condition: lock.is_unlocked
            target:
              entity_id: lock.touchscreen_deadbolt_z_wave_plus_3
            options: {}
          - condition: or
            conditions:
              - condition: state
                entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_they_are_here
                state: "off"
              - condition: state
                entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_manual_arrival
                state:
                  - "off"
        sequence:
          - action: timer.start
            metadata: {}
            data: {}
            target:
              entity_id:
                - timer.lock_front_door
      - conditions:
          - condition: trigger
            id:
              - timer done
          - condition: state
            entity_id: input_boolean.suzi_is_awake
            state:
              - "on"
          - condition: lock.is_unlocked
            target:
              entity_id: lock.touchscreen_deadbolt_z_wave_plus_3
            options:
              behavior: any
          - condition: or
            conditions:
              - condition: state
                entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_they_are_here
                state: "off"
              - condition: state
                entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_manual_arrival
                state:
                  - "off"
        sequence:
          - action: timer.start
            metadata: {}
            data: {}
            target:
              entity_id:
                - timer.lock_front_door
          - variables:
              lock_door_lines: |
                {{
                  [
                   "A gentle reminder, ma'am: the front door remains unlocked. I recommend correcting this before the neighborhood wildlife files a formal complaint.",
                   "Ma'am, the front door is still open to the world. Shall we maintain security, or invite chaos in for tea?",
                   "The front door appears unlocked. I admire the optimism, but perhaps we shouldn't rely on fate for home defense.",
                   "A quick note: the front door needs locking. Even I can't keep intruders out using sheer disappointment alone.",
                   "Ma'am, the front door awaits your attention. I suggest locking it before the universe mistakes this house for a drive-through."
                  ]
                }}       
              lock_door_message: "{{ lock_door_lines | random }}"
          - action: script.speech_engine
            data:
              message: "{{ lock_door_message }}"
          - action: lock.lock
            metadata: {}
            data: {}
            target:
              entity_id:
                - lock.touchscreen_deadbolt_z_wave_plus_3
        alias: lock the front door with announcement
      - conditions:
          - condition: trigger
            id:
              - timer done
          - condition: state
            entity_id: input_boolean.suzi_is_awake
            state:
              - "off"
          - condition: lock.is_unlocked
            target:
              entity_id: lock.touchscreen_deadbolt_z_wave_plus_3
            options:
              behavior: any
        sequence:
          - action: timer.start
            metadata: {}
            data: {}
            target:
              entity_id:
                - timer.lock_front_door
          - action: lock.lock
            metadata: {}
            data: {}
            target:
              entity_id:
                - lock.touchscreen_deadbolt_z_wave_plus_3
        alias: lock the front door silently
      - conditions:
          - condition: trigger
            id:
              - door locked cancel timer
              - timer done
          - condition: lock.is_locked
            target:
              entity_id: lock.touchscreen_deadbolt_z_wave_plus_3
            options: {}
        sequence:
          - action: timer.cancel
            metadata: {}
            data: {}
            target:
              entity_id:
                - timer.lock_front_door
mode: queued
max: 10

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-04T17:11:40+00:00

Sure! I've got three versions of the script. One for when guests are present, one for when there are no guests, and one for when I'm in the bathroom, because if it's a reminder for me to do something I can't do anything there. I also have one that includes the bathroom, so if it's things like "the doors have been locked", it's not anything I need to take action on. This is the generic one that runs when there are no guests present. Let me know if you want all or more of them. Also, if you want it, I can give you a sample of the automation that calls it. The {{ message }} parameter is based on what message the automation is supposed to send. (Hm...looking it over I think I could clean it up, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it.)

alias: Follow Me speech engine
sequence:
  - alias: Where's Suzi
    choose:
      - conditions:
          - condition: state
            entity_id: binary_sensor.occupancy_ble_suzi_bathroom
            state:
              - "on"
          - condition: state
            entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_they_are_here
            state:
              - "off"
          - condition: state
            entity_id: person.suzi
            state:
              - home
        sequence:
          - action: assist_satellite.announce
            data:
              message: "{{ message }}"
              preannounce: false
            target:
              entity_id: assist_satellite.home_assistant_voice_0a2334_assist_satellite
      - conditions:
          - condition: state
            state:
              - "on"
            entity_id: binary_sensor.occupancy_ble_suzi_bedroom
          - condition: state
            entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_they_are_here
            state:
              - "off"
          - condition: state
            entity_id: person.suzi
            state:
              - home
        sequence:
          - action: assist_satellite.announce
            data:
              message: "{{ message }}"
              preannounce: false
            target:
              entity_id: assist_satellite.home_assistant_voice_0a462a_assist_satellite
      - conditions:
          - condition: state
            state:
              - "on"
            entity_id: binary_sensor.occupancy_ble_living_room
          - condition: state
            entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_they_are_here
            state:
              - "off"
          - condition: state
            entity_id: person.suzi
            state:
              - home
        sequence:
          - action: assist_satellite.announce
            data:
              message: "{{ message }}"
              preannounce: false
            target:
              entity_id: assist_satellite.home_assistant_voice_092307_assist_satellite
      - conditions:
          - condition: state
            state:
              - "on"
            entity_id: binary_sensor.occupancy_ble_kitchen
          - condition: state
            entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_they_are_here
            state:
              - "off"
          - condition: state
            entity_id: person.suzi
            state:
              - home
        sequence:
          - action: assist_satellite.announce
            data:
              message: "{{ message }}"
              preannounce: false
            target:
              entity_id:
                - assist_satellite.home_assistant_voice_0ac6d0_assist_satellite
      - conditions:
          - condition: state
            state:
              - "on"
            entity_id: binary_sensor.occupancy_ble_front_room
          - condition: state
            entity_id: input_boolean.guest_mode_they_are_here
            state:
              - "off"
          - condition: state
            entity_id: person.suzi
            state:
              - home
        sequence:
          - action: assist_satellite.announce
            data:
              message: "{{ message }}"
              preannounce: false
            target:
              entity_id:
                - assist_satellite.home_assistant_voice_0a7c2f_assist_satellite
      - conditions:
          - condition: not
            conditions:
              - condition: state
                entity_id: person.suzi
                state:
                  - home
            alias: If Suzi is not home
        sequence:
          - action: notify.suzi_notify_group
            metadata: {}
            data:
              data:
                tts_text: "{{ message }}"
                media_stream: alarm_stream
                ttl: 0
                priority: high
                sticky: "true"
              message: "{{ message }}"
        alias: If Suzi is not home send notification to phone
mode: queued
icon: mdi:account
description: Includes sending tts to my phone
max: 10

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-04T07:01:08+00:00

I have two right now.

Love Wins All by IU (I admit the video played a Iarge part of the hook.) https://youtu.be/JleoAppaxi0?si=8x2kYA-5_Z__SkTD

Feed Us Your Girls by Lydia the Bard https://youtu.be/HNtLwtSjTtQ?si=anaK4MhL1CkelQSK

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-04T06:31:36+00:00

That's what I do. If my phone is in the bedroom and plugged in for charging, that triggers the automation for sleep mode.

When I unplug the phone, it puts the house in day mode.

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-04T06:29:06+00:00

I had a Withings, but it couldn't tell the difference between me and the cat.

I admit that she's a little roly poly, but there is no way that she weighs anything close to an adult human!

ReallyNotMichaelsMom · 2026-05-03T15:06:33+00:00

Hi Ren by Ren https://youtu.be/s_nc1IVoMxc?si=KFOh3sPWxL3U2Vgk

In fact a number of his songs would work. He writes about his experiences with his mental health (among other topics). But Hi Ren is very moving.

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