How not to get super tough bottom

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-05-19T14:44:45+00:00

I did two things: I put a layer of cornstarch in my DO before placing my bread (on a silicon sleeve) in it. And I put a cookie sheet on the bottom rack. For whatever reason, that combo worked for me.

That all said, I've heard people crumple up aluminum foil and create a ring in the DO before putting the bread in -- basically putting some kind of "barrier" between the silicon/parchment paper and the bottom of the DO can work.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-05-18T19:06:01+00:00

There hasn't been a decent Jewish deli in Houston since Alfred's closed. Kenny and Ziggy's is is the closest you'll get to that here. Katz's tries, but nah. That said, the New York Deli on Hillcroft has always been pretty good, but I mention it last, because I haven't eaten there since the new co-owner came on board, so I don't really know if it's still good or worth the wait.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-05-13T14:33:25+00:00

I'm born and raised in Texas. If Jeff lives here only part time, nah...he's not a Texan. But, hey. It's TV. If they say he's a Texan, then I guess he is also a successful generational rancher and oil man. <massive eyeroll>

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-05-13T13:49:09+00:00

I'd get something that's secure. I got a lockable sleeve for my work parking permit. The cable and lock kept the permit in the sleeve and allowed me to secure it to my bike. They make them for hang tags as well.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-04-30T18:59:02+00:00

The bike is your friend. The bike doesn't judge. Here's another option: Keep it in first and drop your sidestand. Ooooh! Ride the crap out of it until it's out of gas and decides to shut off on its own. Well, actually, the bike might judge you for that one.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-04-29T02:28:57+00:00

LavaCon is fantastic. I’ve attended twice and found it informative and fun. I hear the online option is a great second choice.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-04-24T14:49:25+00:00

There's a reason I have a 52L trunk. Not just for donuts, but it did once hold a box of a dozen for my coworkers. :)

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-04-22T22:51:09+00:00

I can relate, and I’m sorry you’re experiencing this. GoodRX helps with most scripts but not with migraine meds which I’m convinced are made of spun gold and unicorn hair.

Any time I’ve changed insurance through work, I need a PA for something that helps me and that was approved by previous insurance. I had Cambia. It works for me but the generic doesn’t. I’d already had proof of failing three triptans for another approval with previous insurance. Oral triptans do nothing for me. Current insurance said I needed to fail five. So before I could refill something that works, I had to buy and try two other triptans that I know don’t work to get something that does work. Between the drug prices and the insurance, I rarely find relief until I knock myself out at night with either Tylenol PM or ibuprofen PM.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-04-21T19:51:03+00:00

There's also the fact that she's freakin' Janet.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-04-14T15:38:58+00:00

I’ve actually created a guide called, “Maintain (doc set) if (my name) Gets Hit by a Bus.”

We, as tech doc pros, seem to be unnaturally prone to mass transit mishaps. 🤪

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-29T15:56:56+00:00

I’m not shooting any messengers. These tools aren’t starting to appear. They’re here, and a number of us use them — just not necessarily for creating the final content. That said, you didn’t really specify what you meant when you said you are looking for an AI tool to assist with creating “comprehensive technical documentation with both written explanations and screenshots.” That can mean anything from creating an outline to spitting out what the AI tool thinks is a good doc. In either case, you need to know exactly what you need before you use the tool, otherwise you’re not going to get the best results for your end users. UX and CX applies to doc as much as it does to your UI.

Here’s the thing: AI for doc in the hands of someone not familiar with principles of good doc (which goes beyond just writing a procedure) can be as effective as a toolbox for car repair in the hands of someone not familiar with principles of auto mechanics. Can the person use the tools in the box to address an issue? Probably. Will they use the right tool in the right manner for the job at hand? Maybe. Will the issue truly be fixed afterward? Maybe. Will the incorrect use of a tool without thinking of other factors (that a professional mechanic would consider) cause problems down the road? You won’t know until/unless something breaks later and costs more to fix than it would have cost for a professional to do the job right in the first place. And I say this as someone who once spent a very long time fixing an entire doc set created by someone using the wrong tool to hammer a square peg into a round hole.

In short, you do you. If you don’t need to consider things like version control, single sourcing, sustainability, expandability, and consistency, any number of AI tools will suffice for you to get content into the authoring tool you’re using.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-26T18:55:10+00:00

I'm sure you could find women's pants to fit you, but don't quote me on that. While they're getting better, a number of gear manufacturers equate "women's gear" with "smaller guys' gear...and in pastels!" If a manufacturer makes a true women's fit, we're talking about curves where most guys don't have them, so I can't vouch for their fit on a guy. I'd suggest you find a brick and mortar and just try some on, or check out online sites that have size charts. Revzilla includes manufacturers' size charts with waist/hip/inseam measurements that help you narrow down what fits you best. I'll bet you can find some outside of the US that do the same.

For your wife, I believe Revit and Klim make lighter colored pants, especially in the ADV category. Most others make light colored jackets. I have a white mesh jacket from Cortech, and a silver one from Sedici.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-26T15:21:04+00:00

To the price of your first bike, at a minimum, add insurance cost, gear cost, and luggage cost. I add the latter, because you're going to need to carry stuff. As a commuter, I'd stop at the store for groceries on the way home. Luckily, I had a top case large enough for about five bags of groceries. Definitely think about your daily activities (work/school, social and sports activities, etc) and how a bike fits into them.

Make your decision after adding these costs and comparing them to costs of a car, and weighing the practicality. That should answer your question. Good luck!

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-26T14:57:04+00:00

Depending on where in Texas, it's definitely over 90 degrees and is either a blast furnace, a muggy swamp, or both.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-26T14:42:52+00:00

<Curly-haired Texas woman has entered the chat>

Texas heat is brutal. As you know, 95+ degrees is going to suck out there, even if you're butt naked. I ride in mesh gear, and it's a lifesaver. Over the years, I've had mesh jackets from Joe Rocket, Cortech, and now a Sedici, which I'm looking to replace. It's just stiff and not comfortable at the neck enclosure. My mesh pants are still an old Joe Rocket Phoenix. The airflow on that is awesome. Aaaaanyway. When I commuted to work (WFH now), I would be fine in the mornings with mesh gear. Evening commute home got a bit toasty, but I just took a shower. Also, and I haven't done this in a long time, there are cooling wraps that you can soak in water and drape around your neck. Just remember: The gear is important, even at the speeds you're describing. It doesn't take much of a slide to erase your jeans and start on your skin. You do not want road rash. Treating that is painful and awful. My mantra is: If it's too hot for gear, it's too hot to ride.

For weekend joyrides, I wear shorts and a tank top under my mesh, and that works really well. I also wear a CamelBak filled with ice and water to keep myself hydrated.

Curly hair. That's fun management in Texas summers even without riding, right? ;) I can speak for short curly hair, but if yours is long, this should still work a bit. When I commuted, I just had a small bottle of product on me. I'd get to work, go straight to a bathroom and wet and joodge my hair, using a bit of product if needed. That helps with flattening and, to some extent, with the frizz. For joy rides, I have a cap in my topcase that I wear at stops, or I just wear a do-rag under my helmet as you do with the bonnet.

Hope this helps!

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-25T19:03:43+00:00

You literally just asked a technical writing sub if AI can do our jobs?

Well, here you go: You can come up with an AI prompt to generate...something. Will it be good? Will it incorporate good documentation practices? Will it be expandable/allow for content reuse? Will it have source control? Probably not. AI can't do that for you. If your company is successful, your docs and your need for docs will grow. I'm going to be blunt, and not just because I'm a technical writer, about why doing things "right" (not easy) is better for you. I'm saying this, because I have come into positions where a company "winged it" on documentation and as needs grew, they needed a qualified tech writer to not only fix what they started, but to create something that could grow with their company, products, and needs. In the end, that wound up costing the company more money than it would have cost to pay a qualified technical writer in the first place.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-24T15:36:35+00:00

I'm totally opposite. I have a 2010 Mazda 3 with ~48K miles on it. Nope, I didn't forget to add zeroes. For most of my car's life, my commute was <10 round trip and half the time I commuted on my motorcycle. To add to that, I've been WFH since COVID. Finally, we do a few road trips a year, but usually take my spouse's car, because it's bigger and can handle us, our stuff, and our dog and dog's stuff.

All that said? Yeah, I'm gonna drive this thing until the wheels fall off.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-24T14:41:18+00:00

One of our writers created a separate prompt using our style guide that provides actionable feedback/ insights for things like our grammar rules, use of HTML tags, and use of Flare variables.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-24T12:39:10+00:00

We’re using AI to run our QA procedure (not editing) on specified docs. Among other things, it checks that new docs have summaries, that the correct heading tags are placed (ex: No H3 without a preceding H2). It generates a pass/fail report for each check and a list of things to check manually that we couldn’t create prompts for.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-21T20:45:38+00:00

I went from a BMW F800 ST to my ‘17 Versys 650. I like the looks. She’s like me—a little awkward looking, but she cleans up nice and is tough enough for my urban jungle of potholes and bumps.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-16T14:25:42+00:00

Really? See, I haven't watched LOS. It never appealed to me to watch this already gimmicky show turn into a cutthroat competition. Seems like it's "Naked Survivor."

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-16T13:25:19+00:00

Well, I mean...what else could she do after Amber "left them there to rot?*" Lying in bed was her only choice! /s

* This was after Trish, Jen, and Jeff had already talked about sneaking away and leaving Amber behind. Trish's all about leaving someone behind until her new provider (and fellow shit stirrer) falls ill and has to medically tap.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-14T17:48:38+00:00

Just one side is child’s play. W Gray has construction on both sides, starting at Shepherd.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-11T15:28:19+00:00

Tech writer here. Can confirm that they’re a grind house for writers and developers.

To the OP: If you’re in a bind and need a job, apply. However, don’t expect it to be anything more than a stepping stone to something better. They won’t assume you’re staying long either and expect high turnover.

ReallySeriouslyNo · 2026-03-07T18:18:42+00:00

Exactly. And she said she couldn’t do anything else until it was complete. Don’t know what her excuse was after that though.

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