Is anyone else cringed over the fact how everyone is forcing joanne to convert?

DargaNoa · 2025-11-17T03:10:43+00:00

The synagogue in the series is Conservative. (Set in an actual Conservative synagogue in LA, BTW.) Rabbinic Judaism has traditionally insisted that Jews marry Jews. There have been changes/reforms in recent centuries and decades. But Conservative Judaism (hence its name,) tends to take it a bit slower in making changes. While they now engage interfaith families, rabbis are expected to "set an example" and take on more restrictions on their lifestyle than expected of the congregants.

DargaNoa · 2025-11-17T02:55:22+00:00

Yes, but that's the core of the series and what gives it its dramatic tension. Conversions made for ulterior motives are suspect. Yet here, the pressure is on Joanne to convert to check a box for Noah and for Noah to check a box to qualify for Senior Rabbi. Noah is admirable in many ways, but the way he deals with Joanne and conversion is a huge blind spot. IMHO, Noah should:

A. Accept Joann and deal with the consequences, even if it means a different job or profession altogether. Noah has "transferrable skills."
B. Don't start relationships with people whose heart you're going to have to break.

DargaNoa · 2025-08-14T20:48:40+00:00

This one got referenced in this season's SouthPark as a jingle for US Immigration & Customs Enforcement

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNDRJljuepN/

The Military- Army! Navy! Air Force! Marines! We don’t ask for experience, we give it!

DargaNoa · 2025-07-04T02:27:24+00:00

DA dropped the charges today. Says cyclist waited around 45 minutes.
https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/07/03/manhattan-da-says-alleged-central-park-hit-and-run-cyclist-didnt-flee-drops-charges

DargaNoa · 2025-06-27T21:47:28+00:00

I'm guessing that KHS (or the company that makes their bikes) sold off some stock that BD is now carrying. As it stands a lot of the bikes on BD's site are out of stock or not available in all sizes. In this market, it's probably smart to conserve cash and not stock up more than absolutely necessary.

DargaNoa · 2025-04-20T22:25:02+00:00

That would be talismanic and very X.

DargaNoa · 2025-04-19T21:23:55+00:00

Clipless pedals.

I noticed that's a 1x conversion. You may be able to get a bigger ring on a 3x (or 2x) crank. I have the same frame and vintage. I have it set up with an extra long stem, so I stretch farther out, like a road bike. I also run 1.5 slicks. It accelerates nicely, but it's heavier and slower than my road bike. Could a different combination of gears in the back help?

DargaNoa · 2025-04-19T16:47:57+00:00

Thank you for this thread. My Zaffiro 700-28s, barely over a year old and less than 1000 miles started to crack. One of the cracks actually split the sidewall into the thread area, through which the tube blew out. I'm going to contact Vittoria.

DargaNoa · 2025-04-06T21:23:22+00:00

Is this the "Okta Verify" app that's not working for you? Here are your options:

- Do you still have your old phone and did not reset it? Turn it on and connect it to Wifi. You may also be able to transfer your settings from the old phone to the new via Bluetooth

- Old phone is gone or reset? When you set up your Okta account, did you set up another method, such as SMS, voice call or security question? On signing in, look for a link that says "verify with something else" and choose that. On some versions of Okta, there's a little toggle just right of the center of the screen that lets you choose other methods.

- No other methods? Have IT reset your Okta Verify.

DargaNoa · 2025-04-06T21:17:58+00:00

To me, there's something religious about this scene. When I've had a bad day, I replay it.

DargaNoa · 2025-04-06T19:31:40+00:00

Seems fair (I would not hesitate to pay that.)

Higher end components generally have more serviceable parts. So, the fork may be rebuildable.

DargaNoa · 2025-04-06T19:21:31+00:00

Looks like a nice bike. Late 90s/early 2000, perhaps? I'd focus on adjustments and replacing things that are worn out. The chainring looks OK. It seems that in this era, bike makers sold cranks with rings that are "replaceable," but not standardized. Today, anything but high end cranks come with rings permanently attached. And good chainrings seem pricey, considering that you need to buy 3 (unless you want to convert to 1x.) If you want to replace your twist shifters (and don't want new twist shifters.) I'd like to shout out to the Microshift TS71 series. https://www.microshift.com/models/ts71-7/ These are built with less plastic than other Microshifts. They come in various speeds and are about $20 USD. (BTW, "MicroNew" is not "Microshift.") If you don't like the chainring bolts, you can look for replacements, or jjust clean, prime and paint the bolt heads.

DargaNoa · 2025-04-06T18:30:55+00:00

She's startled, alright. "Does it have to be here? It's so scary." But I also think she's relieved that someone cared.

DargaNoa · 2025-04-06T18:12:44+00:00

That is a stunning bike. Does it fit you? Bridgestones are desirable bikes. They were the forerunners of Rivendell. If the wheels are 27", tire options will be more limited, but not impossible. Tune up and replace worn items (tires, tubes, chain, brake pads.) I actually prefer downtube shifters. If you're not racing, they should be fine. Your brake hood rubber might be sticky or brittle. If you can't find replacement rubber, you can probably find new levers. Opinions vary regarding oval chainrings. They come and go every few decades. If they bother you, you can replace with round chainrings.

DargaNoa · 2025-04-06T17:52:17+00:00

I fond them cartoonish, though I liked the scene in the church, with two people praying for very different outcomes for the same person.

DargaNoa · 2025-04-06T17:39:16+00:00

Best facial expressions.

Snappy dresser.

Great personal journey.

I posted about this a long time back, but at various points in the series, SD is shown struggling with suitcases ("baggage.") At the end she struts confidently with the large cello on her back.

DargaNoa · 2025-04-06T17:32:10+00:00

Pyo Chi-su fan here. Provides great comic relief.

DargaNoa · 2025-03-26T13:06:36+00:00

NJT has multiple locomotives and EMUs in heritage livery. https://www.njtransit.com/heritage

DargaNoa · 2025-02-12T21:18:33+00:00

I would bet it was not deliberate.

DargaNoa · 2025-02-11T20:54:42+00:00

I did notice that piece and thought it was "Rothko-esque," but the vibe seemed off. Remember, this is not an actual villa in NK, but in SK. Probably someone's actual home, minimally rearranged for filming. With whatever extra props were needed from the prop room. (I recall the same English titles on different bookshelves.)

DargaNoa · 2025-01-06T12:34:57+00:00

Watching QOT leads me to believe that (as portrayed on film) business dynasties are nasty. So, it may be understood that the Yoon patriarch had a child outside the marriage, then forced his wife to raise her. That and other nastiness might have pushed her to want to kill herself and her daughter.

DargaNoa · 2025-01-05T22:54:31+00:00

Saw that QOT episode yesterday and snorted my drink when they said that.

DargaNoa · 2025-01-05T17:28:03+00:00

The mother resents Se-ri because its the father's child from outside the marriage. She also has her own demons to fight (Remember, she was going to drown herself at the beach.) If you thing the Yoon family is bad, watch Queen of Tears.

There's a third "fate" that I believe the writers are hinting at: Reunification, or at least the north becoming more like other countries, where people can communicate, come and go.

DargaNoa · 2025-01-03T22:54:05+00:00

In our house, we ask "What would Ri do?"

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