Demonmariner

joined 2 years ago
[–] Demonmariner 2 points 14 hours ago

Yes, very timely, considering.

[–] Demonmariner 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The writer of the article is treating child rearing as if it requires PhD level child psychology. It doesn't.

A child's behavior is almost always ok if it is safe, non-destructive, legal, and NOT OFFENSIVE TO OTHER PEOPLE IN THE SAME SPACE. It doesn't even matter if the other people's idea of "offensive" seems reasonable or not. If their children are bothering others, a responsible parent will either curb their behavior or take them elsewhere.

The writer apparently doesn't understand that last part.

[–] Demonmariner 14 points 5 days ago (2 children)

History classes in the US cover WW2, but barely touch on the causes of WW2.

[–] Demonmariner 1 points 1 week ago

Ya, ain't that shit the truth?

[–] Demonmariner 21 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Swear words are special words, that you shouldn't use just any fucking time you feel like it.

[–] Demonmariner 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

From Maryland, steamed blue claw crabs, or crab cakes if you don't want to pick the shells yourself. Also Chincoteague oysters. Or actually, just about any Chesapeake Bay seafood is great.

[–] Demonmariner 7 points 2 weeks ago

Bambi meets Godzilla is about 15 seconds long. It's opening credits and closing credits are about 10 minutes total.

[–] Demonmariner 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That's wildly inaccurate, even as a rule of thumb. Upkeep (excluding storage, which varies widely by location) shouldn't be over 10% of the purchase price, unless the boat was really cheap or the boatyard doing the maintenance is crooked.

Talking US rates here, I have no experience overseas.

[–] Demonmariner 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I have considered an e-bike. I believe I might be safe on one in some situations, but not as a daily driver. As mentioned, my balance is very poor. I can manage a stand up scooter for short distances. But the penalty for a fall at my age is far too high, and so anything on two wheels is really not going to be acceptable. Thanks for the thoughts though.

[–] Demonmariner -2 points 3 weeks ago (6 children)

Try this when you are in your 70's and come back and we'll chat. And bring a cure for my chronically poor balance on your way over.

[–] Demonmariner 5 points 3 weeks ago

They especially remember bad people. It's ok to not like crows, but for your own good, never let them find out. Or always park your car in the garage.

[–] Demonmariner 6 points 3 weeks ago

I don't believe in reincarnation, but my mother did, based on childhood experiences. It sounded convincing to me as she told it.

Personally, as far as I can tell, when you're dead you're dead.

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