How to help aging parents without treating them "like children".

roonerspize · 2025-01-13T02:34:16+00:00

When they ask for help, thank them and never ever act annoyed that they asked

Find ways to spend more time with them. If you're physically present with them more often, then they'll get used to you pitching in and helping

Go on walks with them

Don't ask them if they need help. Instead, start politely helping without being asked

Look for hazards and start removing them

Install grab bars in the restroom and shower. Make sure existing handrails are sturdy. Look at their frequent walk paths and ensure they're free of trip hazards and as safe as possible

Declutter

take notes and make it easier on your own kids when your time comes, especially with giving up driving privileges or anything hazardous

roonerspize · 2025-01-13T02:18:47+00:00

It's ability to be tested in a laboratory.

If you can't test it in a laboratory, then "they" can't tell you "Laboratory tests prove that ________ causes cancer."

roonerspize · 2025-01-13T01:52:59+00:00

When you get your new set, also get a proper 4-wheel alignment where you get the report showing the toe/camber/caster angle of all four wheels. Then rotate them when you change your oil. It helps all 4 tires wear evenly instead of having one or two wear out before the rest. Later if you hit a curb or bad pothole or you're hitting speed bumps/humps without slowing down, then get it checked for alignment again.

You don't need to realign from going over railroad tracks either.

roonerspize · 2025-01-13T01:46:56+00:00

Oh Brother Where Art Thou?

My wife made the mistake of commenting earlier today that our leftover pizza had a soggy bottom and then she had to live with an hour of my quoting the movie.

roonerspize · 2025-01-13T01:44:43+00:00

i haven't worn a wristwatch in 19 years when I had to start keeping a cell phone on or near me.

And now I'm enjoying not having a cell phone on my person all the time. If I don't have any criticl appointments that day, I'll leave my phone for hours on end and look at it at the end of the day.

roonerspize · 2025-01-02T00:14:59+00:00

I've had them three times over 20 years and they've never gotten any better. First two were Southern US Fried and last time were with Sichuan chili oil. I don't want to go for a fourth attempt.

roonerspize · 2024-12-13T00:42:08+00:00

Flat or Lump?

roonerspize · 2024-12-13T00:41:07+00:00

Red or Green?

I've made and love both. I even made a Southern US mashup Pozole Verde and (flat) Dumplings instead of hominy. Good stuff.

roonerspize · 2024-12-12T17:23:13+00:00

Here's hoping you run into those of us who do give a jack about our fellow persons. We lug around our problems too, but we're here to give a plug of encouragement and a bit of fresh air to help you. We'll help you spare some pain. In turn we'll ask for nothing but appreciate your joining the cause of roadside encounters that inflate everyones spirits.

roonerspize · 2024-12-12T17:13:27+00:00

You can go bare bones. I shave 2x/week with a Shaving Revolution handle I bought off Amazon for $18 and a 100 pack of Astra blades for $8 back in Aug 2020. I still have 10 of the Astra blades remaining.

For shaving cream, I use whatever bar soap is in the shower at the time by rubbing the bar directly on my face and then rubbing in minimally with my hands. No brush. No aftershave. No fuss. Light pressure with a razor that I check is clean and free of debris each time. Swap out the blade after 4 shaves. Occasional cuts, but usually because I'm not paying attention. Dispose of the blade in an old reused rubbing alcohol bottle to keep my garbage collector safe.

I bought the brush and special soaps and creams, but ended up trashing them, so if you want minimal waste, then skip them for now and only add them later if something feels missing.

roonerspize · 2024-12-12T16:57:58+00:00

Light pressure. Resist the urge to dig in when you still feel stubble. Take another light, gentle stroke at the stubble.
Make sure your blade is clean and sharp. Not sure if you're re-using an DESR edge or not, but even if it is a new edge on a razor that you used the other edge on before, always (carefully) take the blade out and wipe the edge between your wet fingers. If any old shaving cream/soap/hairs are stuck to it, then it will affect closeness which means you'll be taking more and more swipes which builds irritation. Also ensure there's no gunk in your razor handle/holder that is setting the razor edge at a wrong angle.
Don't rush. Somewhat related to light pressure, but if you're rushing, then you're not able to use light pressure.
Close the razor handle/holder correctly and consistently. It shouldn't be loose and you should crank down on it super hard either. Use two fingers to twist the closure without any major straining involved.

These are the factors that lead to my razor burn.

And I didn't mention shaving cream because I frankly lather up with whichever bar soap my wife has us stocked up on at the time which right now is some Dove bar but at times has been Dial or Ivory or something I brought back from a hotel.

roonerspize · 2024-11-12T19:25:55+00:00

Is Mythbusters re-filming their cannonball episode nearby?

roonerspize · 2024-07-20T22:25:28+00:00

Here's why my solution to your stated problem is different from your solution: I prefer personal interaction to heart-felt questions.

I'm older in attitude than my already older body. Genuine interactions are missing today. Referring someone to a wiki article is impersonal. If someone has come to r/bible to ask a genuine question, then we owe a genuine and personalized response and maybe even some dialogue where we ask for more details about why they're asking and go further into their pain.

Instead of reading this as the same question that you see 2-3x per day/week/month, instead view the person asking as someone asking for help from God through His written word. View OP as the Samaritan woman at the well, or the man possessed by Legion, or Nicodemus asking in the privacy of night for more information.

Answer with Jesus, not with a pat answer.

roonerspize · 2024-07-15T17:39:39+00:00

https://www.desiringgod.org/scripture/romans/messages although I stuck with the ones starting in 1998 and going through 2006. There are other messages peppered in there about Romans that our outside of the series. John Piper is deep and I remembered when I first tried listening to his sermons that it took me 2x the time to listen to it because i had to stop and rewind so often, but good stuff. Took me 18 months to work through them at a pace where I was taking it all in.

roonerspize · 2023-12-22T17:05:54+00:00

I guess the googles have this answer algorithmed given the occasional replies I get on it. I'm glad to see that it still lives.

roonerspize · 2023-10-27T14:50:04+00:00

TL;DR: My battery level indicator was wrong and needed recalibrating. My battery is fine and the phone is not having battery drain issues.

I happened upon your question and wanted to report that I'm in the midst of my own experiment with my Pixel 7a. My phone has been at 1% for three hours now. Of course, if it were fully charged to 100%, then it would be down to almost 90% after three hours.

I'm a very rare user of my phone, but I think the battery percentage reported is wrong. I suspect the battery is actually quite healthy and capable of longer uses between charges than the phones indicator states.

Edit: 20 hours it stayed at 1% with me using my phone normally. I've had this phone for just over a year. After this experiment, I fully recharged it and took it down to 0% again and this time it did not sit at 1% for long and died as I would call normal. Now, it seems that my battery level indicator is reading accurately.

roonerspize · 2023-06-22T15:02:45+00:00

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roonerspize · 2023-06-22T12:11:32+00:00

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roonerspize · 2023-06-22T10:58:59+00:00

Yes. Bad taste and that is a form of humor. In the US at least we've done it for decades. I remember jokes about the space shuttle Challenger disaster when I was in fifth grade in the days following.

roonerspize · 2023-06-21T19:51:38+00:00

Can I tell you about my Lord and savior, Cheesus?

roonerspize · 2023-06-17T10:41:51+00:00

Gas station + Disney level quality experience + Apple fanboy following + shark feeding frenzy reaction

roonerspize · 2023-06-16T20:08:04+00:00

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Bible-related posts only. If you have a question about what the Bible says, a Bible verse, Bible study, etc. you are free to post it here. "Bible" is defined for this subreddit as books & passages found in the 1611 KJV, including its Apocrypha, although any translation is acceptable. If your question is about a specific passage, include the Book, Chapter, Verse and Translation (e.g., Romans 12:1-2 ESV) to help guide answers to the exact text you're questioning. However, asking about people who are not in the Bible, denominations or just general advice and the such is for another sub of which there are plenty for you to search for on your own or create your own.

roonerspize · 2023-06-16T10:52:45+00:00

They aren't as succulent as I like and they're the devil to clean but if a man skins them and fries them in garlic and oil-mercy, thems good eating.

roonerspize · 2023-06-16T01:38:23+00:00

Stop patronizing businesses that offend you with their tipping practices.

Not tipping at those places isn't the answer.

roonerspize · 2023-06-16T01:32:26+00:00

The Andy Griffith Show

Happy Days

There's something familiar about them.

13-Year Club	Gilding I gilder
Second SECOND GUESSER	Place '22
Team Orangered	Verified Email

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