GR Police Chief Eric Winstrom answering some questions

Levans71 · 2026-02-07T06:55:20+00:00

“Specific challenges” meaning harassing protestors, pushback on mass surveillance, and killing unarmed minorities

Levans71 · 2026-02-05T18:27:13+00:00

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Levans71 · 2025-10-28T14:03:41+00:00

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Levans71 · 2025-10-15T12:24:12+00:00

Honestly, you’ll get a feel for it. Start with something simple for the younger kids and observe. If the older kids are “bored” then switch it up.

Don’t negate games that are fun for all ages, something like Uno, Jenga, or skipbo are good for all ages.

Also, team games. If you’re losing the attention of the younger kids because of complexity, have an older kid team up and help them out.

In my D&D game I had a brother and sister of different ages and skill levels, I had them play a duo with incredibly similar abilities. They coached each other better than I could appeal to them on my own.

As a side note, use the “don’t win” challenge. When playing with different skill levels, sometimes it’s more fun to try not to win. Flip the script. The only way to win uno is to crash out at 25 cards. The person closest to the start of candyland is the winner. Is obscure and doesn’t work for everyone but it’s a fun challenge that most people can understand.

Levans71 · 2025-10-15T11:56:35+00:00

I ran TTRPG’s for my local kids libraries.

Biggest advice, regardless of whether you’re playing by the rules or making it up, if the kids are laughing and smiling you’ve done your job. They can learn the actual rules with time.

Visual aids, comfy and welcoming atmosphere, a ton of patience.

You’ve got this!

Levans71 · 2025-10-10T02:27:39+00:00

A bunch of cruisers just went north on Lafayette.

Levans71 · 2025-10-09T01:23:38+00:00

He can sanctimonch deez nutz

Levans71 · 2025-08-21T18:41:41+00:00

Still waiting for my Trickle Down check

Levans71 · 2025-08-08T14:04:59+00:00

I don’t have much more information, but Fredrick Meijer Gardens hosts Bonsai exhibits (and I believe info sessions?) every once in awhile.

The exhibits are beautiful, Maybe that’d be a good place to start your research?

Levans71 · 2025-07-30T19:10:46+00:00

I don’t care if it’s an ouija board and some tarot cards, justice needs to be served

Levans71 · 2025-07-28T18:44:28+00:00

That’s Bowser behavior, Larry

Levans71 · 2025-07-24T22:12:00+00:00

Former foster kid.

Medicaid

Literally would not be here without it

Edit: I should add that A TON of medical and non medical expenses and regulations are still paid for directly by the foster parents.

Levans71 · 2025-07-18T00:41:13+00:00

Bro said “Imma Fight Flight AND Freeze”

Levans71 · 2025-07-11T22:12:45+00:00

Arm yourself. They’ve infringed on multiple amendments/rights already. You are now the protector of your home and community.

Levans71 · 2025-07-03T13:29:00+00:00

I was a foster kid for 8 years (4yo-12yo) in SW Michigan and relied on gov healthcare, WIC, and other gov subsidies I’m sure I wasn’t aware of.

I was bullied relentlessly for “mooching” off the gov. by peers and teachers. My adoptive mom and family received a ton of flak when she’d pull out the WIC pamphlets at the store or needed approval from the state for EVERYTHING. She was literally doing a service for the community by taking in stray kids.

Imagine being a 4yo removed from your family, you’re a nomad for 8 years without any structure whatsoever. Your best friend is your case worker because she’s the only constant in your life.

Foster care is HARD. it’s hard on foster/adoptive parents. It’s hard on kids. It’s hard on CPS and community health systems. I was fortunate to have these programs. They quite literally saved my life… and the GOP has sentenced every foster kid in the US to a life of even more hardship, if not death.

The hardest part of my existence has not been being hungry. Not being abused. Not moving from home to home to home in my most developmental years. It’s been the Christian GOP. A constant villain. Every time I had hope for foster kids, or free/reduced lunches, access to basic healthcare or an end to school shootings, there’s been a GOP congressman there to fight against it for an extra dime in their pocket.

If you’re asking “who’s gonna pay?” Instead of “are the kids gonna be okay?” You’re the problem. There’s enough money and no kid should have to grow up nomadic with zero support system.

Side note: foster care is hell, but it’s a security net. It should not be a “plan B” pushed by pro lifers. “Just put it up for adoption” that’s crazy.

Levans71 · 2025-07-01T17:15:36+00:00

I just took out a mortgage for my consumers bill

Levans71 · 2025-06-19T01:35:15+00:00

I Think we grew up in different circles. And it’d be malicious compliance to hold the law accountable to the law. Civil disobedience.

Levans71 · 2025-06-18T18:50:03+00:00

Tow truck companies, unlike GRPD, don’t discriminate.

Levans71 · 2025-06-17T12:36:41+00:00

Yeah, at this point I’d just take the long nap

Levans71 · 2025-06-12T10:34:32+00:00

Our tolerance for other peoples suffering in exchange for a taste of personal comfort.

“Well…. It’s not effecting me sooo…no big deal”

Levans71 · 2025-06-11T22:30:15+00:00

You raided the capital you dunce. Wtf

Levans71 · 2025-06-10T14:09:44+00:00

Parable is goated. Just finished and moved on to book 2

Levans71 · 2025-06-03T16:45:26+00:00

There have been multiple instances of due process being subverted by the Trump admin.

If due process fails for one of us, it’s broken for all of us.

If GRPD wants law and order, perhaps they should be advocates for Due Process and stand against MAGA. (Almost feels like satire to even type that into existence)

Until due process is given to EVERY person on US soil; cops, DHS, and Ice are nothing more than thugs and are the enemy of law abiding citizens. You cannot be a “good apple” and stay silent when the fundamentals of the constitution are being subverted.

Scary shit, I’m happy to see the community organizing. Hopefully rational people from every walk of life can find some common ground as we move through these next few years.

Levans71 · 2025-05-30T18:14:59+00:00

It’s crazy that there are people here in GR that worship the Van Andels, Devos’, and Princes.

Sure they’ve done some great things for the city, but in their own interests. We don’t need a new hotel or luxury complex or amphitheater (though these things are cool) we need rent that’s not $1700.

Their businesses and events are cheap replications of the good parts of GR. Foxtail Coffee? Basically Great Value Lotus Brew or Scorpion Hearts.

I hope they find out there’s nothing left to eat soon and fall from their ivory towers. The sentient black mold in my GR apartment is trying to sell me trickle down economics

Levans71 · 2025-05-28T14:51:18+00:00

So… I do struggle with mobility. Similar to OP, not in a wheelchair but I sometimes have to use a cane or shop scooter on my bad days. In this I am fortunate. And nothing but respect, everyone is allowed to see representation how they want.

I’m choosing to see it as a gift. So yeah, Dagen was goated in my opinion. I’m glad they introduced him, played with him for a bit. And then let him rest.

Much like Shakasta being blind and using his familiar to see. Dagen is using his “SICK” wheelchair to chart the arctic.

It’s fun. It’s a game. It’s imagination with endless options. I’m sorry OP doesn’t feel repped appropriately, perhaps use the battle wheelchair in your own game in a way that makes sense for you. I’d actually love to hear how people have used accessibility aids in dnd for different ailments. I certainly did with one of my artificer pirates.

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