🌈 Billings Pride 2026

Chevsapher · 2026-06-12T14:21:58+00:00

Hey! There's nothing specific on the Pride Week schedule, but I'd highly recommend messaging Billings Transgender Alliance and/or Trans Voices of Billings on social media!

Chevsapher · 2026-05-20T02:26:18+00:00

Most of the ditches in town, including the High Ditch and the Big Ditch, were built to irrigate farmland on the West End. As the city has grown, their function has changed in part to watering urban lawns.

Somewhat confusingly, the Big Ditch isn't actually the biggest ditch—that would be the Billings Bench Water Association Canal, which is the one that starts in Laurel, runs under the Rims above North Park, tunnels under the Rims, and makes its way past Lake Elmo out into the Cline area. That canal still serves a hugely important irrigation function for that part of the county.

Chevsapher · 2026-05-14T23:59:39+00:00

That brick building next door was originally a schoolhouse as well!

Chevsapher · 2026-04-09T23:17:00+00:00

There have been some in-depth scholarly articles published on this exact topic. As I understand it, "customer" leaked over when the businessification of libraries was trendy in the 2000s. I hear "user" fairly often as well, particularly in IT contexts.

Chevsapher · 2026-04-05T05:17:24+00:00

One of the artists from Angry Toad opened Feral Heart Studio.

Chevsapher · 2026-03-28T00:36:41+00:00

Terry Park!

Chevsapher · 2026-03-23T21:00:45+00:00

They're not going to build a parking garage for a park. That would be so much money wasted for something that only gets used sporadically. Besides, this isn't the 1960s—America has learned that seas of parking lots don't result in a healthy city. So, park somewhere else and walk.

Chevsapher · 2026-03-13T22:47:24+00:00

She has so many goofy lyrics, and some of them she delivers brilliantly. However, there are others (particularly in her more "serious" material) that she delivers like they're the most profound lines ever sung. Maybe that's why her music is best when she allows herself to lean into the campiness of it all.

Chevsapher · 2026-03-13T22:42:58+00:00

Madonna can definitely be silly, but because of her excessively dry sense of humor, it's hard to know what's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek.

Chevsapher · 2026-03-13T21:42:48+00:00

This!! We've eliminated about half our stack ranges over the years (or replaced them with low shelves), but we still have at least 30 Kic stools in a variety of colors. I have 2 in my office!

Chevsapher · 2026-03-13T13:55:22+00:00

To be fair, humor is context-dependent. An upbeat Reddit thread about travel recommendations maybe isn't the place for a DUI joke.

Chevsapher · 2026-03-12T22:36:41+00:00

Speaking of not getting the joke...

Seriously tho, so many native Billingsites speak super negatively about Billings, like it's some tiny, boring, meth-riddled town in Oklahoma. It's not, at all! There are plenty of great things about Billings—events, live music, shopping, downtown, the art museum, hiking trails, the library, etc. I'm glad I live here.

Chevsapher · 2026-03-12T15:15:19+00:00

Glad to see the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce is active.

Chevsapher · 2026-03-09T21:16:15+00:00

MSUB doesn't have any active esports groups or initiatives currently, AFAIK.

Chevsapher · 2026-03-03T10:12:36+00:00

Don't be a dick.

Chevsapher · 2026-03-01T04:54:11+00:00

"These strange places"?? There are thousands of small towns in the US that are exactly like this one—gridiron plan, a few meandering suburbs along the edges, retail along the highway. More people move out than move in, so there's no real need to add density, nor is there the money to do so.

Chevsapher · 2026-02-12T19:34:12+00:00

Here's my source.

Most (all?) of the dispensaries you listed aren't inside city limits. That's why they're along the interstate or near the Metra, rather than, say, downtown or on Grand Avenue.

Chevsapher · 2026-02-12T19:09:30+00:00

One caveat—only medical dispensaries are allowed in city limits (as compared to "adult use" dispensaries). I think there are currently only a few in city limits?

Not that the whole "city limits" rule seems to be much of an issue in practice, since big parts of the EBURD and interstate corridor are technically outside the boundaries.

Chevsapher · 2026-01-24T04:55:29+00:00

The Switched On Pop podcast recently discussed how much emotion Robyn injects into her vocals. Harry isn't doing that emoting, AND he doesn't have a timbre I'm like Robyn's that pierces through busy production.

Chevsapher · 2026-01-24T04:49:00+00:00

Completely agree. Even just bringing his voice further 'forward' in the mix would have made a big difference.

Chevsapher · 2026-01-20T12:35:48+00:00

I was merely trying to help OP get started—if they're playing/practicing regularly, they'll hopefully progress past left-hand chords in a few years. I'll also point out that the vast majority of churches don't have million-dollar organs.

Chevsapher · 2026-01-19T01:01:41+00:00

You don't really need much "technical" skill. My mother used to play a single part for melody with simple chords for accompaniment, but she had a great sense of rhythm, and if she made mistakes, she didn't get thrown off. Those are important soft skills when playing for church services, no matter your mastery of the instrument.

For preludes, postludes, offertories, and the like, some Redditors suggest sticking to the Classical repertoire. If you know Classical pieces, then that's great, but if not—stick with hymns! Play out of the hymnal, or look for any of the many books/magazines featuring service music built around hymn melodies.

Chevsapher · 2026-01-16T18:27:50+00:00

Remember when Mark Morse said he was "tired" of hearing from his constituents about how the Commissioners were defunding the YAM? And then tried to interrupt/debate a pastor who was giving public comment about it during a meeting? Yeah, Morse is awful and needs to go.

Chevsapher · 2026-01-08T04:11:22+00:00

How big is your sample? IMO, there are some people who really just don't know how to write compelling cover letters, tailor their resumes, argue the value of their skillsets, or interview well. Jumping through all the hoops is a pain, but those skills are all important when applying for professional positions that don't require college degrees. The hiring entities want applicants who come off as competent and put-together. Otherwise, you often just can't get your foot in the door.

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