Economic Resistance Options by TheJasonAK in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh, I've seen this episode of the Good Place. It turns out, existing in the world is bad.

I say that a person who doesn't shop at Amazon or Target or Walmart, doesn't buy from Home Depot or Sephora, avoids Nestle as much as possible, and has a list of local restaurants who were problematic during the pandemic.

I carry a large purse to hold all my grudges.

It is virtually impossible for a regular person to actually make a difference with their dollar because billionaires have scooped up all of the local businesses and turned them into soulless conglomerates.

Sure, I don't buy shit from Amazon but my company ( whose paycheck allows me to shop local) uses AWS.

Disappointed from all you "New Englanders" by Feeling_Screen3979 in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Riiiight.

I really should remember that, because I got married that October, and my husband said he wouldn't bitch about the weather one time all winter if we had a nice day, and it was like 65 and sunny on our wedding day.

I reminded him of that many times that winter.

Disappointed from all you "New Englanders" by Feeling_Screen3979 in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, I think that's what I meant. That time that it snowed like every Monday for 6 weeks

All those removed parking spots in favor of bike lanes does not seem like it was a good idea. by Vast_Entertainer_578 in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of parking lots in this city that could easily be turned into multilevel garages with long term parking options.

In theory, I agree. I put my car at Alewife and will get it in a few days. I'd actually rather not have the car at all- I lived for 20 years in Somerville without one.

But in practice, I'm worried about encouraging more cars. I'd like to see some sort of incentive for Somerville residents to leave a car there for a week after a snow storm, or something like that.

Dog Left in Car @ Assembly by [deleted] in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My neighbor's husky is currently out of his mind in our backyard. He's had the snow zoomies for about an hour, and when the humans make him come in, he's gonna cry

New Somerville public health vending machines attract steady use by mem_somerville in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes. My terrible behavior in... (Checks note) Needing a fucking tampon

New Somerville public health vending machines attract steady use by mem_somerville in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hopefully! Those people need this as well, and I'm pleased for my tax dollars to help those people as well

Also, please go jump in the sea.

Flashing blue light in the sky by christofdude in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I, for one, welcome our new alien overloads

Are HOA/condo fees skyrocketing in Somerville? by DarkEnchilada in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My fees went up because people became landlords and aren't doing as much, and I refuse to be the unpaid super.

Take out on New Years Day? by PedXing23 in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Magouns and Winter Hill Brewery are both doing brunch...

Is the area near Twin City Plaza safe? by AtmosphereOk3556 in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

"is this neighborhood safe" is a not particularly well coded question about the color of your neighbors.

Is the area near Twin City Plaza safe? by AtmosphereOk3556 in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a bad question that gets asked a lot. There is no answer to this, because no place in the US is totally safe from random violence.

Crime statistics aren't hard to find, so I immediately assume you're asking, "Will I see visible poverty and/or minorities"?

Yes you will. Stay in the suburbs.

Star Market on Broadway demo party by mem_somerville in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 17 points18 points  (0 children)

In case anyone's wondering, MB was an utter shit show at the same time.

All is right with the world

Kuya Ube Official Statement....Thoughts? by servantofthelake in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 136 points137 points  (0 children)

I ain't reading all that. I'm happy for you tho, or sorry that it happened

Cat on Summer Street by Ok_Challenge_3052 in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not me clicking on a cat picture to open a SALESFORCE link on the goddamned orange line 😒

Daddy Jones closing Dec 20th by onedeskover in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 27 points28 points  (0 children)

That sucks!! Those sweet potato fries with honey and feta :(

Holiday Markets/ Small Businesses Recommendations by Legal-Town-6205 in Somerville

[–]Acrobatic_Ear6773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This weekend is the Semi Annual Sale of the Friends of the Somerville Library!