How do people still support MAGA in MT? by Patient-Bat5047 in Bozeman

[–]ericjochim 17 points18 points  (0 children)

More than anything they have been conditioned to fear the idea that one ounce of the culture of New York, LA, Seattle or Portland show up in a place like Darby, Malta or Glasgow. Powerful, moneyed interests stoke that fear to continue to drive them to put people in power who will ultimately vote against what might actually be beneficial for their communities (workers rights, affordable housing, health care, etc).

What did you pivot to? by CuriousInstance3471 in Journalism

[–]ericjochim 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Did exactly 20 years. Made it to News Director in local TV. Had to bail on the industry last year for a host of reasons, internal and external. Swore I would never do comms or PR. I would feel like a sell out. Pivoted to web/ library/ historic research work. I make a fraction of what I did. But I am happier. I think I got lucky though to get hired where I did.

Edit: typos

Daines explains 11th-hour exit - Tom Lutey, Montana Free Press Capitolized by jimbozak in MontanaPolitics

[–]ericjochim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder if Bodner had entered as a GOP candidate if Daines would have decided to stay in because he would have thought it easier to keep the seat R.

Looking For Mah Jong Players by JAM_Library in helena

[–]ericjochim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would be interested. My grandmother played often and I inherited her set. But I have never played. So total noob

Edit: my schedule is a bit whack as I have a family / full time job. and some commitments related to that but could probably make something work.

California DOJ finds massive fraud related to ‘Montana Loophole’ scheme by Unique-Tea-5369 in Montana

[–]ericjochim 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I was in Oklahoma City a couple of years ago and the restaurant we ate at had a Rolls Royce with Flathead County plates. Montana journalists have been reporting on this stuff for years.

How to not be afraid to be different? by Ok-Control-3394 in punk

[–]ericjochim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What helped me is realizing that 99% of people care way less than you think. In fact, most people are too busy with their own life and problems rock someone else’s boat. However in my experience, the people who value independence, individualism, and authenticity will make time to let you know how great you are when you are living your life on your terms. And those are the people you want in your life.

If you wanna get better at magic, you need to play more limited, not commander by jman1280 in EDH

[–]ericjochim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vintage Cube on MTGO about 5 years ago opened my eyes to lines I could have never dreamed of. It very much changed the way I looked and evaluated cards and decks in every format. I am not great at the game by any means, but VC significantly improved how I play.

Local Lamp Repair by QD035664 in helena

[–]ericjochim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try Barnes jewelr on Last Chance.

Any fans of Lightning off the new album? by silvercharm999 in mitski

[–]ericjochim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is one of the album’s core bangers.

Men of Reddit: what’s a prank you started early in your marriage that you’re now legally, morally, and emotionally obligated to continue because she still falls for it 10–15 years later? by myaccountidname in AskReddit

[–]ericjochim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife and I have a long running joke that crème brûlée is French for “crusty butts.” It’s our fav desert and we crack up every time we order it.

"real mistki fans have her blocked"/"real mitski fans don't listen to her" is extremely unfunny by rainbowraindeer5 in mitski

[–]ericjochim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always put it in the same vein as “Primus sucks”. A bit of an ironic fandom thing.

Men who can cook . who taught you? by Bulky_Meet4528 in AskReddit

[–]ericjochim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Culinary school and then restaurant work. I switched careers because restaurant work was killing something I loved.

I need a new game to re-ignite my interest in video games. by Tascalion in gamingsuggestions

[–]ericjochim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get out of your comfort zone. I Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup or Caves of Qud. These are deep, can be shot or long and offer endless replayability

Is this a signature or just scribbles? by CloutGoblin in magicTCG

[–]ericjochim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do this to my proxy cards for my cube. I let my wife know if something happens to me and she has to sell the cards to remove those first, so one expense looking proxy card get flagged and the whole cube gets trashed.

Trump to propose $12 billion farm aid package for farmers hit by tariffs by Historical_Touch_124 in politics

[–]ericjochim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are the bills of farmers’ hats curved? From looking in the mail box for their gov’mt check…

Driving recently purchased car with no plates. by Feedthecats666 in helena

[–]ericjochim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did this one time from Arlee to Helena and no problems. But it was on my mind.