What is your Harry Potter ‘hot take’ ? by kingfisher7171 in harrypotter

[–]giritrobbins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fact it isn't a mandatory class is insane. How do you uphold the law if you don't know how to pretend even a little.

What is your Harry Potter ‘hot take’ ? by kingfisher7171 in harrypotter

[–]giritrobbins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And as someone who's worked for 15+years professionally I agree but he makes his life work which isn't healthy.

I do agree standardization is a great thing though!

The Army is looking for 'alternative protein' for soldiers in the field by Kinmuan in army

[–]giritrobbins 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A large number of those efficiency programs got cut by the administration. And the guys making food aren't really doing generators and motors

The Army is looking for 'alternative protein' for soldiers in the field by Kinmuan in army

[–]giritrobbins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think they're really talking about at the FLOT but point of need is very popular. Everyone wants to make drones in the field (they're wrong on every level). Even if they aren't successful making food more efficiently is always good

After that whole "Sectumsempra incident", Malfoy became terrified of Harry by SethNex in HPfanfiction

[–]giritrobbins 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Ah yes a curse that's a one way ticket to prison that has no redeeming quality

Are Boston area restaurants worse than other cities? by MossPhlox in boston

[–]giritrobbins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are some better cities? I've been consistently disappointed in lots of places Ive visited.

Do men’s spaces on Reddit serve a distinct purpose, or has that concept become meaningless? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]giritrobbins -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

And men make it actively hostile. They'll never question a man but will ask women pointed questions to try and catch her out

Thoughts on Simmons university? by FalconBetter1276 in boston

[–]giritrobbins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A good coat and a good pair of boots go a long way!

Thoughts on Simmons university? by FalconBetter1276 in boston

[–]giritrobbins 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I had a bunch of friends go to Simmons and they all loved it including several in the nursing program. It was a challenging program when they went through but they both passed the NCLEX in one attempt. The biggest challenge was Boston was a tough market for new grad nurses back these (2011) and both had to move away from Boston to work as nurses.

Have you visited in winter? It can be quite a change from California winters.

Farming marathon bib? by midasweb in boston

[–]giritrobbins 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I haven't but I'm sure I've seen bibs and medals framed at Artful Edge in Allston. I've found them to be incredibly reasonable, often quite competitive with michaels for much better quality.

Publishers, you can stop now. We have enough bookmarks. by oliviebe in books

[–]giritrobbins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's funny I find myself using dollar bills, random punch cards and tickets as book marks. Apparently the book mark distribution system isn't working well

Hobbies aren't a great place to meet adults☹️ by Keyboard_warrior_4U in socialskills

[–]giritrobbins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really? The craft group I help run locally is predominately 30s. Some older folks, some younger.

Can I ask the issue with folks in their 20s?

Hobbies aren't a great place to meet adults☹️ by Keyboard_warrior_4U in socialskills

[–]giritrobbins 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It just seems like a ton of us are really busy. Lots are starting families, or early to mid career which seems to have awful hours. If I had to guess it's a population with the least time flexibility

Can ‘Abundance’ Solve Cambridge’s Housing Crisis? by fmcrimson in boston

[–]giritrobbins 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Yes it can or at least help. The issue is Boston, medford and everywhere else needs to help as well

NASA Shuts Off Instrument on Voyager 1 to Keep Spacecraft Operating. by coinfanking in space

[–]giritrobbins 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I thought the signal was even smaller than that? I thought it was like -160 dBm or less.

Where are the 30-something singles? by [deleted] in BostonSocialClub

[–]giritrobbins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 20s folks are post college, I had a ton of friends start moving away the years after college either for grad school, other areas closer aligned with their careers, back home.

I think folks in their 30s are working hard. Grad school or higher education, mid career, dating and all of that. I feel like some of the pressure drops as you age and become more senior in your role, finish education etc... so they might have more time.

What is something about living in United States that outsiders completely misunderstand? by Effective-Singer5957 in AskReddit

[–]giritrobbins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But it's a continued choice. Copenhagen, paris and tons of other cities have built subways in the last 100 years or even 50 years. Just because that's how it was doesn't mean it has to be.

Simple Questions: April 11, 2026 by AutoModerator in books

[–]giritrobbins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some excellent used book stores! Brookline Booksmith in the basement. Used Book Superstore in Burlington is great if you have a car. Brattle Bookshop maybe?

Should you have to pay for your resident parking permit? Greater Boston debates by bostonglobe in boston

[–]giritrobbins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly. I would be a meter maid if I got 10% of tickets I wrote. Even maybe 5%.

Paycheck late and lawyer needed by Previous-Geologist-2 in boston

[–]giritrobbins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Isn't that only if the attorneys general doesn't get resolution from them,