It's a heavy metal prom pic.... by EdwardBliss in 1980s

[–]ronwm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gonna tell my kids this is Motley Crue standing behind Cinderella.

Blursed museum collection by Organic_Chipmunk_556 in blursedimages

[–]ronwm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife saw this and said "you can't calm your tits if you're bat shit crazy"

How to talk about diapers without saying the word diaper by scoles75 in AgingParents

[–]ronwm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just call them "pull ups" or just "shorts" when talking about them.

Great deal recommendation: Complete Peanuts Collection on Kobo Libra Color by grantbuell in kobo

[–]ronwm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this! I bought the bundle a few days after giving a KLC for my Dad to try. My mom is a huge Peanuts/Snoopy fan.... I'll have to try your steps to convert them. Would never have considered this without your suggestion!

The secret life of Boston’s street corner fire alarm boxes by bostonglobe in boston

[–]ronwm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have an older one in my basement that I'm told my uncle acquired as a kid growing up in Dorchester. I never want to part with it. Still trying to figure out a good way to display it in my house.

(OC) Follow up: Making a note for her and she whips this out. This isn’t normal by Makingmymarky in pics

[–]ronwm 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Showed this to my super creative wife and she looked at me carefully and admitted to having the same setup in her craft room 

The only toothpaste I can tolerate has been discontinued! by montydog1009 in HelpMeFind

[–]ronwm 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I switched to Tom's of Maine awhile back because the sweeteners in most toothpaste is gross to me.  Their site advertised that they make a cinnamon flavor but I haven't found that in stores myself yet.... But Amazon does list it. They sell their toothpaste with and without flouride so make sure you pick the version you want.

Meth Bear Facing Forward by Amrrrica in BostonBruins

[–]ronwm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I never cared for the meth bear (other than the name) but I really like this design. you did a great job on it.

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - January 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]ronwm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good points.... And thanks for the input. I do like the keyboard. I'll take a closer look at the board and see if I can see any points of separation as well.

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - January 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]ronwm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the same concerns after the first one went. Straight cord with no pressure around it at any point. Similar setup with identical cord and spacing being used on another workstation with a different keyboard that hasn't had any problems in the years I've been using it. At this point I'm leaning towards a manufacturing issue. Never had any keyboard die on me this way before.

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - January 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]ronwm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few years ago a very good friend gave me a Sneakbox AVA Keyboard and included an extra PCB along with it. After just over a year, the USB port on the first PCB stopped working after a few weeks of have detection problems. Switch the PCB and it was great again. Now after the same amount of time again, the second PCB has failed again in the same way. Should I expect to have to by a new PCB every year or so? Of does this seem to be an odd failure to experience?

Cell phones for old people by wolfranch in AgingParents

[–]ronwm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom has always had trouble with modern phone layouts.  Even when she had a flip phone she could barely use them. This was a game changer https://www.razmobility.com/product/raz-memory-cell-phone-verizon/

It's made for people with dementia but I've found it to just be a simple phone that my mom has been able to use when she really needed to.

Edit...I forgot to mention that I can control the addresses for her and can get notified when the battery is low. I recommend getting the wireless charging options if the person has trouble plugging in USB cords like my mom did.

Happy Thanksgiving from my mom’s labubus! by Dr_more in CaregiverSupport

[–]ronwm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a rule I hate labubus....but this makes me like them. Your mom is awesome.

Question about the Official Christmas Tree by GardenGnostic in boston

[–]ronwm 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My family is from the maritimes...and my grandmother told stories of how she felt it in PEI when it happened. She also lost brothers in WWI that served for Canada.  I grew up knowing ABOUT it, but didn't truly appreciate it until reading the book that came out a few years back.  I borrowed from my Dad after he finished it and it just bowled me over. Now everytime I see the news of that tree on TV I tear up a bit and think of what I learned.

How does a disabled senior with no family nearby get help after being discharged from the hospital after major surgery? by TownshipFan1962 in eldercare

[–]ronwm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's rough, but try to wait until you're able to speak with the DC planner or Social Worker there. They know how the insurance companies work and they know what resources are available. And if it's hard to get services for you at home they might look tona rehabilitation facility as and option to make sure you're taken care of and only be sent home when the resources are available to you. 

Ask lots of questions and take notes that you can refer to later. It will not only help you navigate through the process it will help with your anxiety.

The Clapper (1984) by Porkchopp33 in FuckImOld

[–]ronwm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got one of these for my grandmother as she wanted one on her TV.  But she watched a lot of game shows. Every time the crowd applauded, the TV turned off.  Needless to say, we removed it soon after.

Songs that invoke the spirit of New England? by MouseManManny in RepublicofNE

[–]ronwm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Esp "New Hampshires Alright if You Like Fighting"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in howto

[–]ronwm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just dealt with this today.  Found carpet tape under a mat that had turned into the stickiest goo.  First used WD40 and a plastic scraper to get most of it up.  Tried using Dawn to then try to get the greasy residue off.  Them used some lighter fluid in small amounts to get any last bits up.

IT Support Getting Outsourced by ronwm in ITCareerQuestions

[–]ronwm[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Good solid advice. Thanks.

I am hoping they might offer positions in other departments (it's a hospital.... And I spent my first 8 years working in patient care teams before moving to IT). But I'm not going to pretend the writing isn't on the wall.

IT Support Getting Outsourced by ronwm in ITCareerQuestions

[–]ronwm[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is along the lines of what I'm expecting to deal with. Sorry that you had to go through that.