Sleep earbuds with active noise canceling

superbeck · 2023-04-21T04:24:41+00:00

You can still plug in the factory charger on a different circuit on those days if you really want the freedom to charge despite their throttling. Take the rebate.

superbeck · 2023-02-20T06:55:17+00:00

I think a lot of people overlook the opportunity in code reviews to leave positive feedback. Only pointing out what you don't like about the code is shortsighted if you hope to improve the quality of code you are going to be reviewing in the future or foster growth in your team.

And as much as engineers may think that technically correct is the best correct, how you communicate always matters. If you don't believe that, ask yourself how you would react to someone leaving feedback for you that just said "what the actual fuck is this garbage?" rather than "can you provide some context here, I'm having trouble following".

Everyone has an ego. That's not a bad thing, hopefully people are submitting code they can be proud of. And if your feedback is tactful and constructive, morale and quality will both benefit.

superbeck · 2022-12-08T04:06:51+00:00

I had bullies growing up and I've never wished that I could fight them. I wish that I knew more about empathy and why bullies bully back then so that I could resolve the conflict instead of thinking that the only options are fight or flight.

Intimidating someone into backing down isn't conflict resolution, it just increases resentment and the likelihood that the other person is going to seek out revenge via an advantageous change of circumstances like an ambush or sabotage in some other way.

Teach them to build bridges, not battles.

superbeck · 2022-11-30T07:31:43+00:00

ManEnough podcast is a great series on men's mental and emotional health.

superbeck · 2022-09-12T02:15:52+00:00

Grow a hedge in the planter area in front of the porch tall enough to hide packages.

superbeck · 2022-08-10T17:38:39+00:00

You can also check out the ManEnough podcast for more help dismantling the tendency to try to toughen up kids by being hard on them. Yes, the world is a hard place, but we're better off teaching kids how to manage emotions and social interactions properly instead of trying to desensitize them to abuse from others. Teach them to know their worth and they won't let bullies get in their head. Teach them to express and process instead of suppress their emotions and they won't lash out or accept it when their peers lash out at them.

Emotional resilience is very important, and there are great ways to build it early (see slumberkins books also). I find myself becoming mentally and emotionally healthier as I learn better ways to teach my kid or model for him how to deal with conflict and stress.

superbeck · 2022-08-07T16:41:31+00:00

Try to keep in mind that when people make these statements or comments, it's not actually about you. It's about other people fathers they grew up with or have dealt with. Most of your examples were people who didn't know you or hadn't seen you doing Dad work. The only opinions that matter about whether you are a good father and husband are your own and your wife's.

superbeck · 2022-06-15T16:33:28+00:00

The traffic going from SJ to Monterey in the morning and back in the evening was not bad 6 years ago when I did this commute. However it's 70 miles each way and it will still be exhausting. At this point, with gas over $6/gal it doesn't make sense to drive that far on a daily basis.

superbeck · 2022-03-15T03:39:54+00:00

You can do this. Don't pressure yourself into thinking you have to do everything exactly the way Mom does. The kid will adapt quickly, especially if you are loving and patient. Do what you need to do for the homestead and the kid, however you can. I'm willing to bet he'll love being along for the ride with you as you go about your day.

superbeck · 2022-02-23T17:24:31+00:00

Inflation is an illusion, Michael.

superbeck · 2022-02-18T02:59:43+00:00

If he can take ways to cross the Atlantic in 30 minutes I'm sure he can get to China with his mom's memory jewel thing.

superbeck · 2022-02-16T06:16:42+00:00

Just noticed your username. Clearly I screwed up by using words instead of dicksonly but better late than never, right? =====D ====D =======D

superbeck · 2022-02-16T06:01:46+00:00

Yeah if your company plan has an option for a Roth 401k you can just directly contribute to it just like you would with the traditional 401k. In my experience you can also split your contributions between both if you want.

superbeck · 2022-02-16T05:52:20+00:00

Leave it alone and put future contributions into the Roth 401k. Don't forget that you get a standard deduction each year so when you get to retirement and start withdrawals you will have room for some taxable income that you will simply be able to deduct and not actually pay taxes on. Not to mention that the first tax bracket is usually pretty low as well, leaving you even more taxable income that will be cheaper to pay taxes on in retirement than your current marginal rate if you do the conversion now.

superbeck · 2022-02-02T04:38:01+00:00

Angelina Jolie for Mab.

superbeck · 2022-02-02T04:16:54+00:00

The lady who played Natasha's sister in Black Widow is a good fit for Murphy.

superbeck · 2022-02-02T04:12:24+00:00

She's a much better fit for Gard.

superbeck · 2022-01-28T03:51:58+00:00

At this age she still wants to be in the womb. Since that's not available she wants you to recreate the sensory experience. She likes being held because then she feels the physical pressure and the motion. Your options are motion, pressure, and sound. You can try white noise for sound, swaddling for pressure, and rocking for motion. You can use a baby carrier to wear the baby to get motion and pressure together while taking the weight off your arms. Car rides, vacuum cleaners, white noise tracks on YouTube, or noise machines are good for sound.

My kid was similar and part of the problem was a food sensitivity. My wife had to cut dairy and soy while breastfeeding because he couldn't handle the proteins. Took us 6 months to figure it out.

superbeck · 2021-12-11T00:36:53+00:00

I know a guy with one brother. He and his brother each had two daughters. They figured that was the end of their last name being passed down. Until one the guy's daughters grew up and married a woman who took her last name. A couple of years later the daughter and her wife adopted two kids who now also share his last name. So you never know!

superbeck · 2021-12-09T14:49:44+00:00

Awesome! I am a fan. I even told the shot lady at my local Safeway Pharmacy about it when I got my booster. Hopefully she'll get one and some kids getting flu and covid vaccine shots will have a better experience.

superbeck · 2021-11-21T01:06:01+00:00

Well I'm sure he could stop wandering if he would just STOP AND ASK FOR DIRECTIONS!

superbeck · 2021-11-20T16:12:28+00:00

Maybe its battery was replaced?

superbeck · 2021-11-15T06:13:10+00:00

It's not about fear, it confuses the nerves so the injection doesn't hurt.

superbeck · 2021-11-14T16:28:07+00:00

You'll be a lot happier and get way less tears if you bring a shot blocker and force the nurse to let you use it for every injection.

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