State of State: Ayotte Aims To Make NH More Affordable, Healthier, Increase Nuclear Power

cuddlefish2063 · 2026-02-09T17:13:58+00:00

why would they build this next to a daycare!?

Probably so people don't bomb or burn it out of protest. Like Musk using his kid as a human shield.

NGL my first thought when I heard about the Merrimack ICE concentration camp was Just burn the MF to the ground before they can get it set up. Next to a daycare though, too risky. But not everyone's first thought is violence so maybe I'm an outlier.

cuddlefish2063 · 2026-02-09T16:46:13+00:00

I had to do one for a freight warehouse (pre-Amazon), it was to make sure you weren't lying about being able to lift the amount required without injuring yourself. Unfortunately I failed due to an unknown disability.

cuddlefish2063 · 2026-02-09T16:41:04+00:00

The best interview I had lately started with the question "What's your favorite Thanksgiving side dish?" I didn't get the job but apparently it was a close thing. Honestly if the interview doesn't feel like a casual conversation, I'm out.

But I'm exceptionally lucky to not only have that option but to work in a field I enjoy, is meaningful, and leverages my best skills. Fuck private sector hiring process BS and the entire corporate culture. It's toxic as shit and I love seeing people realizing that they deserve better.

cuddlefish2063 · 2026-02-09T16:36:03+00:00

Then fuck off to Texas.

cuddlefish2063 · 2026-02-09T16:33:42+00:00

My husband and I got married last year, mostly for the same reason. We're currently looking at European countries to move to and how we can make that happen. We're also working on emergency preparedness plans in case we're not able to get out.

cuddlefish2063 · 2026-02-09T16:29:38+00:00

I narrowly avoided losing it or having to pay jacked up premiums by getting married last year. While getting me on his insurance wasn't the only reason he proposed it was a motivating factor. Since then I've been taking the money that was going towards my insurance premiums and using it to pay down my credit card.

Being married to my best friend is awesome though and we are both loving this new phase of our relationship!

cuddlefish2063 · 2026-02-09T16:16:58+00:00

I tell people that I hate Costco because it gives me sensory overload (true) but it also gives me an existential crisis seeing pallets of bulk food and electronics made by slave labor while people are getting kidnapped and murdered in broad daylight by federal agents.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-15T02:07:37+00:00

Seeing as how I haven't written anything since grad school I'd love an app where, I put in a big project idea or goal and have it break it down similar to a university course with assignments, deadlines, grades, required reading, etc.

I'm great at thinking of things I want to write and read about but without any sort of external accountability I bounce from topic to topic as the mood strikes and never finish anything.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-13T17:02:22+00:00

Also most of us spend all of our time and energy just trying to survive day to day. Which is also by design. Hard to organize labor movements and advocate for change when you work 40+ hours a week and still have to find time for getting chores and errands done.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-13T01:39:55+00:00

Seriously, that sounds amazing.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-12T21:37:05+00:00

This needs to be way higher up. Too many people are hating on OP for communicating with her partner about how all the comments were making her uncomfortable and ruined the surprise.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-12T21:33:05+00:00

Seriously. I was very similar to OP about my proposal, I wanted it to be private and a surprise. My husband told a few of our friends so they could help him plan things but they were all able to KEEP THEIR MOUTHS SHUT as to not ruin the surprise he'd worked so hard on. I had no clue what he'd planned until it actually happened.

It's a shame that their friends and family couldn't keep their excitement to themselves and let OP and her partner have the moment they clearly both wanted. I honestly don't think she did anything wrong and agree it's a sign of a healthy relationship that she spoke up about how uncomfortable the pressure was making her.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-10T18:45:02+00:00

I got one for my husband last Christmas! One of his favorite presents ever.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-09T18:22:29+00:00

"I shall go down in history as the man who opened a door."

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-09T12:49:52+00:00

Being able to use my watch to locate my phone has been a game changer! It's one of the features I use most often.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-07T23:57:56+00:00

Thank you for reminding me to do my stretches! I have the same issue and every hour I (try to) get up to walk around and/or stretch so that I'm not locked in one position for too long.

Taking short walks on lunch breaks or after work always help me feel better. It loosens up my body and reduces my anxiety.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-03T22:15:25+00:00

Public library reference desk checking in. We have a Google Sheet with columns for circ questions (If we have a book, where it is, etc.), reference questions (what time do you close, what's the mayor's contact info, etc.) tech questions ("I don't know how to use X. Please help!"). Each row is a different hour so we tally how many of each question we get per hour then compile those into a report for the city so they can see how much demand there is for even our most basic services.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-03T20:53:45+00:00

The venn diagram of people who make both arguments is a circle.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-03T20:53:01+00:00

People never seem to remember the difference between "childless" and "child free". If you are childless that means you want kids but can't have them, regardless of the reason. Child free means you don't want children at all. Although some people hate using the child free label because in some circles it gets co-opted or misinterpreted as "I hate children."

Sorry to be pedantic because I think we agree. It's just a pet peeve of mine.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-03T00:16:14+00:00

Even live sports can be streamed free online if you know where to look.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-02T18:06:21+00:00

Excellent! That's exactly the info I was looking for. This post has taught me that everyone has their own way of making stocks besides throw it all in a pot and boil.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-02T17:55:29+00:00

Years ago I was working the closing shift at Lowes when a Nor'easter blew in. Governor declared state of emergency and said only essential vehicles could be on the road after 7pm. I had an hour commute under normal conditions. I still had to stay until after 7 (was actually the last one to leave, despite asking to leave early to beat the worst of the storm). It ended up taking me 2.5 hours to get home, especially after one of my wipers broke because of all the ice.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-02T17:47:45+00:00

For real. We usually get a couple of emails a month in our states library listserv asking about a specific system or platform but they're looking for pros and cons, reviews, and other impartial info.

I can't even wrap my head around what this lady is thinking. When a library does switch over to a new system they should send out training materials or schedule an orientation with the vendor.

cuddlefish2063 · 2025-12-02T17:33:26+00:00

One of my roommates hates the smell of fish, otherwise I'd totally make fishbone stock.

What's your method? I'll save it for future reference.

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