krumpet

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by krumpet 2y ago
I still play Ultima IV at least a couple times a year. Never gets old.
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by krumpet 2y ago
What is the time period for this statement? I'm assuming that must be weekly, but everywhere else in the report, the units are daily. "Adults aged 18–64 years should do at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physic
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by krumpet 2y ago
Great question. The approach I've always taken (now that I'm past my prime) is to just show up. If I train 15 minutes and call it a day, at least I was active and sustained the habit of being active. If I train for a couple hours,
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by krumpet 2y ago
I've always wondered what the health trade-off is for a less mentally stimulating role if it dramatically reduces your stress levels and offers better work/life balance.
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by krumpet 2y ago
I used to be a high school teacher and, though not as physically taxing as working on a farm, I feel the same about how much easier my current tech job is. Teaching is just sooooo exhausting.
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by krumpet 2y ago
This is my focus. Though admittedly selfish, I'm spending time learning more songs on the guitar, improving my cooking skills, mastering a new language, etc. Once our children are out of the house, I plan to also become more involved i
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by krumpet 2y ago
My kids are 12 and 14 and I can't get them interested in coding beyond what they might do at school. They showed an interest in Scratch, but I believe I introduced it WAY too early. Moreover, it moved them too quickly past the creative
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by krumpet 3y ago
I've always considered Stack Overflow research to be very valuable. Less for the answer to my question and more for the related topics, edge cases, and other details that frequently are included in thorough answers / comments &#x2
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by krumpet 3y ago
I've noticed the exact same effect from playing the guitar.
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by krumpet 3y ago
I would do I everything I could to connect with others pursuing that same goal with the hope being that by working together we could increase everyone's chances of success. Becoming an expert in anything is going to be full of challeng
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by krumpet 3y ago
What would happen if you just let them get up and get to school on their own? They might be late initially, but I bet they would figure it out and be on time after a short adjustment period.
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by krumpet 3y ago
I tried conveying the same to my teen children. It went over like a lead zeppelin.
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by krumpet 3y ago
I completely agree with this comment. I could have spent all day on my C64 without even having a game to play or knowing how to code beyond PRINT and GOTO. Hacking around on a computer back in the 80s made me feel like I was part of a secre
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by krumpet 3y ago
That's not how I interpreted it, but it's a fair point.
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by krumpet 3y ago
"but he's the only person you could find who changed the way people played their instruments" Louis Armstrong yes. But let's not forget Jimi Hendrix.
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by krumpet 3y ago
And, depending on your situation, be careful. I was a collegiate athlete back in the day and recently tried to recapture some of that. The result? Torn labrum in my left hip that really can't be repaired (per doctor). I'm all for
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by krumpet 3y ago
Excellent work. Hidden sherry acquired!
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by krumpet 3y ago
You're spot on. My wife is a middle school mathematics teacher (and a damn good one). Sooooo many former students (now high schoolers) have approached her and said, "Because of you, I excelled in math in high school...and I love i
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by krumpet 3y ago
Honestly, I don't understand what the pull is either. This is just cow clicker for music. I appreciate the design and interactivity, which is nice, but maybe because I'm a musician, I don't understand what is fun about this.
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by krumpet 3y ago
Agreed! And a skilled teacher would start by teaching Smoke on the Water with dyads (two-note chords) and then use that as a starting point for two discussions. First, one about barre chords and second, one about the same chords in their op
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by krumpet 3y ago
Nobody should work with a pompous instructor who decides what is / isn't acceptable on an instrument. As a former guitar teacher, I would help my students learn whatever they wanted - Van Halen, Brittany Spears, Garth Brooks, what
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by krumpet 3y ago
Agreed. The older I get, the less I'm interested in drinking alcohol. When I do choose to have a drink, I'm definitely reaching for a Guinness (4.2% ABV).
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by krumpet 3y ago
I realize everyone has different dietary needs, so I'm not saying this is for everyone, but it's very, very rare for me to finish a meal at a restaurant in one sitting. I used to, but leaving and feeling stuffed got old. I've
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by krumpet 3y ago
Good on you! Something I preach to my children is that success comes from showing up every day to do a little and not from a sudden burst of a lot. Well done. I turn 50 this year and have committed to doing 50,000 pushups before 2024. It so
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by krumpet 3y ago
The very first game I built was a Breakout clone. Getting the game to work wasn't difficult. Getting the game to work well definitely was.
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by krumpet 3y ago
Not trying to convince you to chase strenuous cardio. There are many, many activities that can support living a healthy life. That being said... I really don't know any serious athletes who enjoy going to practices or going to the gym
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by krumpet 4y ago
I use an Aeropress at work, but at home, Trader Joe's Joe Light Roast Ground Coffee 100% Arabica Ground in our drip coffee maker is just fine. And it retails for $4.99 / 14oz!
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by krumpet 4y ago
AM radio is still my go-to for sports. Nothing like summertime and MLB on the radio while I work on a side project in the garage. College football and basketball too. Love those hometown announcers!
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by krumpet 4y ago
I'm married and older so I'm not trying to speak with any dating authority here, but my advice would be to get involved. Volunteer in your community. Join a recreational group. Get to know your neighbors. Basically, expand your so
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by krumpet 4y ago
Consider a Baking Steel to take your pizza to the next level. https://bakingsteel.com/

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