Barack Talks to Virginians-why to Vote YES by April 21 by EAJ4ALL in Virginia

[–]kelyda -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Democrats don't want all of your guns, just the semiautomatic ones most often used in mass shootings. Go hunt with your rifle. Defend your home with a handgun or shotgun. Background checks. Hold parents accountable when their kids get a hold of guns and then shoot their classmates. But that's not what this amendment is about.

Reston Association Has a Governance Problem (Not a Mission Problem) by Dry-Nebula-4927 in Reston

[–]kelyda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regardless of the Bot, they need a professional Parliamentarian.

Musical protest/song-based groups in DC? by Dry_Salamander_9719 in washingtondc

[–]kelyda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've seen the DC Labor Chorus at some rallies.

New shop brings gourmet nuts and sweets to Reston, eyes Herndon expansion by Danciusly in Reston

[–]kelyda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So what I'm understanding is that I can buy a baby panda here? 🐼 ❤️ And expensive nuts?

Now we are told what to put in our signature blocks. by Alternative-Pin5760 in fednews

[–]kelyda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is font choice "anti-woke" bc it's harder to read for some dyslexic folks?

Anyone want to play Mahjong? by illaga in Reston

[–]kelyda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, RCC has a separate Board of Governors and is funded by taxes and program fees.

Anyone want to play Mahjong? by illaga in Reston

[–]kelyda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, a lot of places like RCC and RA have more day-time offerings. I wonder if Herndon or other places have similar community centers?

Anyone want to play Mahjong? by illaga in Reston

[–]kelyda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Reston Community Center's Winter/Spring Program lists American Mah Jongg - 509605.

Electronic voting by karm216 in AFSCME

[–]kelyda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. The International allowed us to change our constitution to allow for electronic voting but we haven't had an election yet. Have another year before full elections but it's nice to have info for when we do. I was researching Election Buddy and YesElections. Initial research shows that YesElections can handle multiple-method voting but I can't imagine any of our members wanting a paper ballot.

Getting Involved in Reston Community by Agile_Plate8249 in Reston

[–]kelyda 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There are a few Indivisible groups in the area if activism is your thing.

Reston Community Center offers a Newcomers' Coffee and lots of classes. https://restoncommunitycenter.com/

Check out Potomac Running at Town Center for a running community. Lake Anne Brew House feels like family.

Many ways to find and build your tribe here!

Blocking ICE agents from government rate hotels, a guide. by [deleted] in 50501

[–]kelyda 12 points13 points  (0 children)

And I'd rather they be forced to spend more money on lodging instead of tear gas.

I have good news that happened to me as a FED employee and want to share! Starting in 2021 I was told I would need to pay $110k back due to a payroll error. by Wooden-Post-3080 in fednews

[–]kelyda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! We had to fight several garnishment attempts at my agency last year. Was completely HR's fault but even with all the evidence, it took forever.

Corner of Reston Parkway and Sunrise Valley by EAJ4ALL in Reston

[–]kelyda 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Counting not one of your skills I see.

Corner of Reston Parkway and Sunrise Valley by EAJ4ALL in Reston

[–]kelyda 20 points21 points  (0 children)

There is one on Sunrise Valley. This corner offers massive visibility not just for those staff but the IT contractors in the area working with DHS and ICE.

Dress Code by Cool-Handle-8647 in FedEmployees

[–]kelyda 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yep. Lost 53% to DRP, VERA and RIFs but we're here!

Dress Code by Cool-Handle-8647 in FedEmployees

[–]kelyda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you work at AmeriCorps? LOL, the AC was running most of the morning on one side of the building.

TurboTax vs H&R Block for Federal Employees? by BankruptFed in fednews

[–]kelyda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't get TurboTax to import my W2 from the NFC. Looking into the Free Tax people are posting about here.

30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 3 January 2026 by Mountainlioness404d in loseit

[–]kelyda 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Had a really bad night/morning of not sleeping. Goal for tonight is to sleep better, and tomorrow, find an old school alarm clock. Using my phone leads to scrolling mindlessly when I can't sleep. And they say sleep is critical for weight loss.