Notices by Allen Stenhaus (allenstenhaus@oddballs.vip)

@luckytran We reversed the ozone hole damage. We stopped acid rain. We *can* fix this, if people would just stop being morons for two minutes!

@checkervest Neural pruning is wild. The brain is already responsible for 30% of our caloric usage, so it prunes unused connections to free up resources, so to speak. There was a time that was a survival trait. Now, in high-calorie regions of the world, it's not necessary. I expect a future where high calorie intake combined with a mutation creates the first human with a non-pruning brain. IMO, that would be the start of a new species.

Now I'm fascinated! =D

@checkervest I know my kids will not grow to have fine penmanship, as much of their writing is with technology now. I, myself, am losing my typing skills. I spend so much time on touch screens that my old norm of about 100 wpm has dropped to well below 50 on the best of days. If you don't use it, you lose it. This makes me wonder what my kid's version of this will be when they are watching a new generation grow up.

@silverwizard It's a good thing the person controlling the enemy can't hear any of the conversation. ?

Me - This is a time-sensitive mission. A direct approach is best.

The party - Let's discuss a complicated long term plan that will surely fail like every other one does the second we have a bad roll.

Me - *facepalm*

#DungeonsAndDragons

@djwfyi @Mrfunkedude

@Mrfunkedude I want to hear the aural arguments.

@Mrfunkedude I've done a handful of chores & handled my primary responsibilities. Tomorrow I have a critical medical appointment I've been waiting years for & we're going to have a nasty late-season snowstorm to make things more difficult.

So yeah, I'm going to chill today as well while adapting to the time change. It just seems wise.

I just remembered I did a bunch of chores today so I can enjoy the mild weather tomorrow, take the dog for a walk, then spend the afternoon painting with my daughter.

I'm so excited to have a proper day of leisure without any major tasks hanging over my head. While my to-do list never ends, this is the first time in at least two years that I don't have massive immediate life-threatening responsibilities to deal with. Those won't come back for a few more days.

@Mrfunkedude I would need immortality to pursue all my good & great ideas. I used to stress myself out over this on the regular. I don't worry about it nearly as much now.

Sooner or later one of those great ideas will be born. It'll be fun to find out which one. I like when I surprise myself.

That was a lot of notifications to wake up to. Was slightly concerned I'd upset everyone. It seems I've said something fairly universally relatable. Going to have to counter that with some nonsense later. Can't have people thinking I take things too seriously around here.

@Mrfunkedude If you have a dog who likes to sleep with you, a daily dutch oven will improve your mood & strengthen your bond.

At the very least, it's funny as hell when he comes out from under the blankets gagging. He'll eat from the cat box & snack on days old carcasses, but one dutch oven nearly does him in every time.

It never stops making me laugh. ???

@Mrfunkedude Every day is an edibles day if you're brave enough!

@Mrfunkedude The thing about bad ideas is sometimes they work out. Sharknado comes to mind.

@Mrfunkedude Once you go bidet, you never want it taken away. ?

When you've gotten to your destination, but despite nearly being late for your appointment, you have to listen to the rest of the song before getting out of the car.

@Mrfunkedude Thank you. I didn't know such a thing existed, but if I can ever get myself back into streaming with any kind of consistency, that may very well be the kind of service I'm looking for.

@Chrishallbeck One of the few times where "Do you know who I am?" is an acceptable reply.

It never fails. Brushed my teeth for the final time of the night. Became absurdly hungry only minutes after.

Every damn time...

@Mrfunkedude That would explain the unusual cold breezes I occasionally feel on my face while seated... ?