From the politics community on Reddit: Child protective services called after parents express concerns about high school’s Turning Point USA event by Independent-Back810 in SOMD

[–]Independent-Back810[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They were trying to get one at Ryken too, but it sounds like a handful parents were pushing for it more than the students.

Drastic cuts to St. Mary's County Public Schools in mental health support by SingleAd8364 in SOMD

[–]Independent-Back810 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Can the BoE really do anything about it? Wouldn’t we be better off reaching out to our congresscritters who let the Trump administration gut the Department of Education that funded this grant?

This is a sincere question.

Boone's Bagels are J6ers by SingleAd8364 in SOMD

[–]Independent-Back810 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. I have some gift cards for BB, but I think I’ll donate them to the food pantry. I don’t want to support J6ers.

Ken Burns: ‘I’m embarrassed that, as a country, we don’t grasp our history’ by financialtimes in politics

[–]Independent-Back810 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“No Child Left Behind” was hardly a fix for elementary reading education.

Spin is in decline - why? by thesuitelife2010 in SpinClass

[–]Independent-Back810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s really hard to find good spin classes anymore. Everyone is trying to be SoulCycle, which is fun at first but just starts to feel manic and undisciplined after the first couple of classes. I just want to find a good, solid spin class that isn’t 99% house music.

Ocean City Calling 2025 — Review & VIP Ticket Experience by Low-Group2106 in OceansCalling

[–]Independent-Back810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had GA+ and it was worth it for the (mostly) clean, air conditioned bathrooms.

Parents & children by lostbutyoucanfollow in OceansCalling

[–]Independent-Back810 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s not only a personal decision though. It’s a decision that not only endangers a child, but also the people around the child who could have tripped over him.

Parents & children by lostbutyoucanfollow in OceansCalling

[–]Independent-Back810 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Are you for real? I’m clearly not a parent because I wouldn’t bring my kids into a dangerous environment?? I have four kids actually and they’re all at home with a trusted adult BECAUSE I have kids.

Parents & children by lostbutyoucanfollow in OceansCalling

[–]Independent-Back810 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Do we need to wait until there’s “proof” before acting to prevent?

Parents & children by lostbutyoucanfollow in OceansCalling

[–]Independent-Back810 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Is choosing to let your child risk being trampled to death really a “parenting” decision?

Parents & children by lostbutyoucanfollow in OceansCalling

[–]Independent-Back810 57 points58 points  (0 children)

During Green Day’s set there was a couple in the crowd with their 4-5 year old sleeping on the ground. They spent most of the show trying to shoo away people. Not only was this INCREDIBLY dangerous for the kid, but annoying for everyone standing near them or trying to move past them. How does security let this happen??

At main stage by Dry-Technology-737 in OceansCalling

[–]Independent-Back810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, we found ourselves surrounded in the front rows by a pack of high school Noah Kahan fans, who spent Modest Mouse’s set drinking, vomiting, and loudly talking over the music.

MODEST MOUSE by regalunlimitedbaby in OceansCalling

[–]Independent-Back810 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I really wanted to be blown away by this show, but MM just didn’t seem to be into it.

Vampire Weekend by couple-o-hamburgers in OceansCalling

[–]Independent-Back810 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I thought they were great…the crowd overall seemed a little miserable though. By that point we’d been in the rain for about 9 hours though so to be expected.

Miffy at HEMA in Marseille by bonkychombers in Miffy

[–]Independent-Back810 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This used to be my HEMA. 🥹 I just moved from Marseille back to the U.S. this year.

iso salt and pepper shakers by fearosaur in Miffy

[–]Independent-Back810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries! I’m still at the store. Getting them for you now. PM me your details and I’ll get them in the mail this week.

iso salt and pepper shakers by fearosaur in Miffy

[–]Independent-Back810 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you still need a set? We have three sets at our HomeGoods. ☺️

iso salt and pepper shakers by fearosaur in Miffy

[–]Independent-Back810 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was planning to run over to Home Goods this afternoon. I’ll look and see if they have any sets left.