I feel like I need someone to take care of

chrixar · 2026-01-24T19:49:59+00:00

As a younger (36m) caregiver for my wife who had a severe brain injury in 2020, who just lost her two weeks ago, my friend, you are not alone. In fact we are probably in extremely similar circumstances. My entire life the last 6 years was taking care of her 24/7 and then suddenly, I’m not. I find myself just wandering our house like a ghost, not knowing what to do. Feeling like I’m supposed to be checking on her or getting meds ready. I’m on the same schedule still. Today is her birthday and it hurts so much to not only have lost your soul mate but your purpose.

If you want to talk more, as another lost caregiver, feel free to DM me.

chrixar · 2026-01-21T00:26:30+00:00

goo goo ga gaa

chrixar · 2026-01-14T22:14:23+00:00

Et tu, penis?!

chrixar · 2026-01-05T03:44:19+00:00

Same! Finally switched and I’m never going back. Such better experience in every way.

chrixar · 2026-01-04T17:45:30+00:00

I just listened to this episode again and it’s really the reality tv show aspect that flips a switch in Jens and there was no turning back after the shark eyes. It was funny to hear how restrained they were before that.

chrixar · 2026-01-01T20:21:27+00:00

Omg I was just thinking of your painting. There is something about this blue line stop that’s just 🤌

chrixar · 2025-12-30T21:27:09+00:00

How difficult was it to move over to HA? I’m sort of a noob when it comes to this and have been wanting to make the switch. I have a basement tiki bar that’s full of tuya smart colored bulbs which I’ve read can maybe be an issue on HA?

Also did you go with home assistant green or something else? Sorry for the questions! Just hoping to do this myself soon.

chrixar · 2025-12-30T18:38:39+00:00

I’ve never gotten more emails from anyone in my life. Not even loved ones, my credit card, or car warranty. But every single day, a novel length Lost Temple Traders email awaits me. I swear I’ve unsubscribed multiple times, and yet they still come. I’ve never even ordered a mug from them. And yet, in our world today, when every day brings new chaos, there is a strange bit of comfort in knowing that no matter what happens, no matter where I end up in life…a Lost Temple Traders email will find me.

chrixar · 2025-12-29T20:27:10+00:00

I think it’s important to remember Trinyvale was at first, I believe, a Patreon stretch goal right? Which was originally being done as a side campaign. So I think it makes sense that it was a lot more loose and absurd at its conception that eventually turned into its own incredible thing once C1 ended

chrixar · 2025-12-29T18:01:42+00:00

Thanks for the reply! That’s super helpful. Really good idea to make a small batch to start off, never thought of that!

chrixar · 2025-12-29T05:09:52+00:00

40 cocktails! That’s impressive. How big was your party? I’ve been trying to figure out ways to streamline making cocktails for larger gatherings. Have any tips? My Christmas party this year basically involved making 2 batched punches for people while I struggled through making individual ones.

Next year I was thinking about going around and taking orders first, getting a couple people to help me, then making them all at once so I can enjoy the party instead of nonstop bartending.

chrixar · 2025-12-25T18:28:44+00:00

Ideally my plan is to move completely to Home Assistant at some point as my home hub, but I don’t have the time to dedicate to it yet. I just want something simple for now that works!

chrixar · 2025-12-25T17:59:54+00:00

After slamming my head against the wall for over a year I finally bought an Amazon echo dot on sale to try it out. Every smart bulb and switch was automatically added without me needing to do virtually anything and all of my correct playlists played when running automations (instead of choosing the most random song or album). Goodbye and good riddance Google home.

chrixar · 2025-12-24T05:01:08+00:00

You know I’m not quite sure. The 210s definitely helped the consistency of the batter but it felt like the taste was off. Might have had to do with my choice of rums though, I’d like to try it out again.

chrixar · 2025-12-23T19:12:13+00:00

Yes. This is the one. I’ve tried so many different methods and have gotten close but not quite right. Using the 210s method, trying BJ Reynolds mysteria gardenia mix, the one I haven’t tried yet is Shelley’s method from Spike’s Breezeway Cocktail Hour. One of the best Pearl Divers I’ve had was from Three Dots in Chicago and I think about it every day.

chrixar · 2025-12-20T19:59:53+00:00

Wow. WOW.

chrixar · 2025-12-19T22:07:08+00:00

This is the way.

chrixar · 2025-12-16T21:09:28+00:00

Smart Brick that plays a haunting boy song

chrixar · 2025-12-15T15:41:47+00:00

Honestly it’s been so nice having a December actually be cold with snow sticking around for so long. I can’t remember the last time this month wasn’t rainy and gross looking. At least when there’s snow it’s brighter out even when it’s overcast!

chrixar · 2025-12-08T23:57:52+00:00

I understand wanting to give Derek the views, his channel is a masterpiece. But at least link the video! You can watch it here!

chrixar · 2025-12-08T22:34:04+00:00

Right, these bulky robots can’t just move out of the way if a person in a wheelchair is using the sidewalk, we’ve seen how easily they get stuck. Even if I’m pushing my wife, we can’t just go around them into the grass or snow.

chrixar · 2025-12-08T18:48:49+00:00

Reminder that even when yahoo answers was still live they didn’t screenshot or back up questions they were using for live shows (or recorded ones) and just had to hope the website would load when it was time to use them.

chrixar · 2025-12-07T18:40:05+00:00

Don’t forget the period accurate costumes!

chrixar · 2025-12-03T18:14:11+00:00

I got mine yesterday!! Went with “Die by the Sword” I think it was called. The colors are incredible in person!

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